Pursuit of the Ringwraiths
Battle Setup
The Scenario
Amidst the ominous shadows that clung to their every step, Aragorn and the Hobbits found themselves ensnared in a relentless pursuit after their hasty departure from Bree. In this dire unfolding, Frodo, bearing the weight of the One Ring, became tragically separated from Aragorn and his Hobbit companions. The malevolent allure of the Ringwraiths, drawn like moths to the potent flame of the One Ring, manifested in their relentless pursuit of Frodo through the treacherous wilderness. With each passing moment, the dark emissaries of Sauron closed in on the lone Ringbearer, their spectral presence a palpable menace that echoed the impending doom lurking beneath the canopy of the ancient woods.
As Frodo desperately sought to rejoin his scattered companions, the imminent threat of the Ringwraiths loomed large. In this harrowing race against the encroaching darkness, Frodo knew the insurmountable odds against facing even a single Nazgûl, let alone the formidable assembly pursuing him. The crux of Middle-earths destiny rested on the shoulders of Aragorn, racing against time to reach Frodo before the malevolent shadows could claim the Ringbearer. For if Frodo were to falter and the One Ring returned to the clutches of Sauron, the very fabric of Middle-earth would be irreversibly woven into a tapestry of perpetual darkness.
Battle Setup
The Scenario
Amidst the ominous shadows that clung to their every step, Aragorn and the Hobbits found themselves ensnared in a relentless pursuit after their hasty departure from Bree. In this dire unfolding, Frodo, bearing the weight of the One Ring, became tragically separated from Aragorn and his Hobbit companions. The malevolent allure of the Ringwraiths, drawn like moths to the potent flame of the One Ring, manifested in their relentless pursuit of Frodo through the treacherous wilderness. With each passing moment, the dark emissaries of Sauron closed in on the lone Ringbearer, their spectral presence a palpable menace that echoed the impending doom lurking beneath the canopy of the ancient woods.
As Frodo desperately sought to rejoin his scattered companions, the imminent threat of the Ringwraiths loomed large. In this harrowing race against the encroaching darkness, Frodo knew the insurmountable odds against facing even a single Nazgûl, let alone the formidable assembly pursuing him. The crux of Middle-earths destiny rested on the shoulders of Aragorn, racing against time to reach Frodo before the malevolent shadows could claim the Ringbearer. For if Frodo were to falter and the One Ring returned to the clutches of Sauron, the very fabric of Middle-earth would be irreversibly woven into a tapestry of perpetual darkness.
Board Layout
Using a gaming area of 3ft x 3ft
The good side places Frodo anywhere whitin 10 inc of one side of the gaming arean and Aragorn anywhere with his base touching the opposite side of the gamin area. Then the Evil side placs his Ringwraiths anywhere with their bases touching the side of the gaming area opposite to Aragorn's.
Special Rules
In this scenario we are using a very simple rule to represent the influcence of the Ring over it bearer, Frodo.. Each turn, before moving any models the Good plater must roll a dice. If the result is a 6 then the will of the Ring has poved too hreat and Frodo cannot move that turn as he needs to devote all his energies to resisting its power.
Winning Conditions
The game ens when on of the following situations occurs
Evil win if Frodo is killed
Good win if Frodo manages to escape by moving off the side of the board where Aragorn started
Turn One
Priority - Goes to Good
Turn one priority starts with good
Turn One
Priority - Goes to Good
Turn one priority starts with good
Ring Check
With a roll of 5 it's a close call but Frodo manages to retain control and can move this turn.
Movement Good
Seeing the Ringwraiths close Frodo quickly turns and heads towards Strider, hoping to flee from the field and lose the Ringwraiths in the forest.
Hearing the scream of the Nazgul and seeing Frodo turn and flee, Strider quick charges forward heading directly towards the Ringwraiths
Movement Evil
The Ringwraiths can sense the ring and head directly towards the source of their masters power
Turn Two
Priority - Goes to Evil
Evil and Good both wield a six, yet Good's past favor wanes. The Ringwraiths, draped in shadows, claim initiative, dictating the course of Middle-earth's unfolding destiny.
Turn Two
Priority - Goes to Evil
Evil and Good both wield a six, yet Good's past favor wanes. The Ringwraiths, draped in shadows, claim initiative, dictating the course of Middle-earth's unfolding destiny.
Ring Check
Once more, Frodo, stalwart against the beguiling whispers of the One Ring, clung to his wits with a tenacity that defied the insidious allure.
Movement Evil
Evil continue to chase down Frodo, closing the distance between them and the Ringbearer.
Movement Good
Frodo turns and runs towards Strider, hoping to escape the Ringwraiths and reach the forest.
Strider assessing the situation and seeing the Ringwraiths closing in, decides to place himself between the Ringwraiths and Frodo, hoping to slow them down and give Frodo a chance to escape.
Turn Three
Priority - Goes to Evil
The forces of Evil maintain their relentless pursuit, seizing the initiative and dictating the course of Middle-earth's unfolding destiny.
Turn Three
Priority - Goes to Evil
The forces of Evil maintain their relentless pursuit, seizing the initiative and dictating the course of Middle-earth's unfolding destiny.
Ring Check
Once again Frodo manages to resist the call of the Ring and can move this turn.
Movement Evil
With Frodo protected by Strider the Ringwriaths can't engage directly with Frodo, so two venture eastward to try bypass strider, while two more are close enough to engage with Strider.
The remaining Ringwraith moves westward hopeing to get around Strider and engage Frodo.
Movement Good
Strider now engaged is unable to move, but Frodo continues to flee, heading towards the northern edge and the relative safety of the forest.
Fight - Strider vs 2 Ringwraith
Strider shows his prowess in combat and gets to throw three dice, managing to hold off the two Ringwraiths
Good Wins - Wound Rolls
Striders sword his true and one of the Ringwraiths flees back into the shadows, wounded.
Turn Four
Priority - Goes to Good
The fall of the Ringwraith has given the good side courage and they take the initiative this turn.
Turn Four
Priority - Goes to Good
The fall of the Ringwraith has given the good side courage and they take the initiative this turn.
Ring Check
Frodos resistance to the One Ring remains steadfast. Allowing him to move this turn.
Movement Good
Stirder realising he can't stop all the Ringwraiths, he decides to engage one wriath in hopes of taking him out quickly and then going after the remaining wraiths
Nearly at the safety of the forest, Frodo continues to flee north
Movement Evil
Two ringwraiths continue to chase down Frodo, one coming very close to engaging him, while the other two move to engage Strider.
Fight - Good Evil
Strider once more facing two Ringwraiths showcases his combat prowess, managing to hold them off and forcing them back
Good Wins - Wound Rolls
However, Strider's sword is not true and the Ringwraiths are able to hold their ground.
Turn Five
Priority - Goes to Evil
The ringwraiths, within striking distance of Frodo, take the initiative in turn five
Turn Five
Priority - Goes to Evil
The ringwraiths, within striking distance of Frodo, take the initiative in turn five
Ring Check
Frodos is showing great resistence to the One Ring, again his is able to move this turn
Movement Evil
The Ringwraiths have the upperhand and two are able to engage Frodo
The remaining Ringwraiths abandon the attack on Strider and head directly towards Frodo and the Ring.
Movement Good
With Frodo in combat against two Ringwraiths he is unable to move, but Strider, seeing the Ringwraiths engaged with Frodo, heads as close as possible and engages on of the marching Ringwraiths.
Fight - Frodo vs 2 Ringwraiths
Frodo draws his sword and in a desperate fight he manages to hold off the two Ringwraiths
Good Wins - Wound Rolls
Frodo needs a 6(5) to wound the Ringwriaths but only manages to roll a two.
Fight - Strider vs 1 Ringwraith
Strider is exhausted from his previous fights and burdened by concern for the hobbit he is unable to hold off the Ringwraiths attacks.
Evil Win - Wound Rolls
Strider quickly recovers and manages to avoid the swinging blade of the Ringwraith.
Turn Six
Priority - Goes to Good
I nthe sixth turn Frodo sees an opening and takes the initiative.
Turn Six
Priority - Goes to Good
I nthe sixth turn Frodo sees an opening and takes the initiative.
Ring Check
All Frodo now needs to do is resist the ring one final time and he will be able to reach the safety of the forest and escape the Ringwraiths.
With a roll of three he manages to resist and continue he flight from the battle field
Movement Good
Frodo is able to flee towards the trees and makes it off the board, escaping the Ringwraiths and the clutches of Sauron.
Battle Summary
Good Victory
Victory smiles upon the forces of good as Frodo, with the aid of Strider, manages to escape the relentless pursuit of the Ringwraiths, ensuring the One Ring remains beyond the grasp of Sauron's dark emissaries for another day.
Battle Summary
Good Victory
Victory smiles upon the forces of good as Frodo, with the aid of Strider, manages to escape the relentless pursuit of the Ringwraiths, ensuring the One Ring remains beyond the grasp of Sauron's dark emissaries for another day.