After the battle at Marmistra the remaining party made good progress and the Port of Alexandra came into sight, when the dice let them down and an encounter was triggered
Stripped of a number of their heavy cavalry this encounter might be more challenging within only one unit of Knights.
The pilgrims edged forwards one unit of Elite Knights, accompanied by 2 Spear units, 2 missile units, a warrior unit and 1 skirmisher screen.
8 Arab blinds were spread across the table, the Christian mission to cross the wadi with as much of the party as they could. To the front of the party Arab forces appeared, light cavalry blocked the advance of the Christian forces.
The Arabs rushed forwards showering the skirmishers, felling 3 of their number, they scuttled backwards.
Warriors charged the Christian line but were counted by the knights who pushed them backwards, the fanatics are great in attack but not so good in defence.
The Arab forces fell backwards, driven further backwards by a volley of crossbow bolts who took out a number of Arab archers who struggled to match them for accuracy.
The Christian blood lust was up and having dispatched the warriors followed up crashing into the Arab cavalry. The way to the wadi crossing was open.
More Arabs appeared on the far side of the wadi. A greater push is going to be needed.
A tough fight and a number of Christians fell before they could break the Arab defenders.
As the Arab defenders fled, the Christians took stock, adjusting for losses, the Pilgrims pressed on.
1 Knight Unit, 1 Warrior Unit, 2 Missile Units, 1 Skirmish Unit, 1 Spear Unit.
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