The third week of the campaign began with Duke Barnabus Mumblepeg finally crossing the wide Olmec river and branching out to explore the rest of Valundar. Istvaan and his Ogres, riled up into a blood frenzy after quashing the Abyssals, immediately pounced on the unsuspecting Barnabus.
Apollyon and his Abyssals retreated into the depths of Blackfoul Swamp, where he thought it might be safe. However, Long Toof da Blood Drinka was confident that the swamp would pose no challenge to his legion of Undead, and pursued the Abyssals.
Hazdra’Khan finally came back to his senses and returned to Valundar, launching a surprise attack on the Elven Host of Ar’noth.
Lord Adular, deeply perturbed after his crushing defeat at the hands of the Rhordians, went into hiding to consult the oracles and divine his next maneuver.
Growing overconfident after his first victory, Istvaan’s Ogres were routed by the might of the Halfling Iron Beast, duly named “Sweet’um’s Revenge” and the devastating impact of the Honor Guard. In the wake of his victory, Duke Baranabus bathed in the refreshing waters of Lake Anduil, where the spirit of Elithanora guided him to a shard of the Fenulian Mirror stuck in the mud.
Apollyon redeemed himself through daemonic trickery, luring the Undead forces into the swamp where their troops got stuck in the muck. Though Long Toof had crafted a cunning battle plan, he was forced to watch it fall to pieces as his troops failed to follow his orders. Apollyon then explored the putrid waterfall. Though he did not find any shards of the Fenulian Mirror, his corporeal form was coated in a permanent stench which is certain to break the resolve of any who dare approach him.
The Abyssal Dwarfs and the Elves held nothing but the deepest contempt for one another, and took to the field of battle with reckless abandon. When the dust settled, so grave were the casualties that neither side could claim victory. A begrudging truce was formed, though who knows for how long it will hold. For his troubles, Ar’noth found a Blade of Slashing buried among the rubble of the ancient civilization.
The current standings are:
Peyton – 3
Jon, Keith – 2
Jim, Kevin – 1
Chris, Scott – 0
Additionally, Jim became the first player to have any of his units accumulate five victory points and be awarded Veteran Status! His Bolt Thrower gained Superior Ammunition, giving it the Vicious special rule. His Mage was bestowed with a family heirloom, which gave him access to a magical artefact worth 15 points or less. And Arnoth the Dragon Lord unlocked a new tactical ability.
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Loving this campaign!