Not had these out for a while. - Lion Rampant, with a little bit of Dragon Rampant thrown in.
The Battle of Caerwyn Bridge — Arthur’s knights must hold a fragile rope bridge while Mordred’s armoured knights, footmen, and missile troops advance in overwhelming numbers.
The River Taranis flows through Arthur’s western borderlands. The only crossing for leagues is the Caerwyn Rope Bridge, a narrow, swaying span of hemp rope and timber planks.
Mordred’s host approaches from the north, intent on seizing the crossing.
A small but elite force stands ready to defend the bridge against Modred's dark human host. The Alarm bell rings and Arthur rallies his knights who rush to defend the bridge.
Mordred’s forces are grim, disciplined, and numerous — not monsters, but men hardened by war and driven by ambition.
The bridge sways under the weight of the black‑armoured knights as the advance across the bridge, the warriors are thrown backwards.
Sir Kay pushes forwards taking the fight to Mordred's forces striking down numerous warriors as they reached the far side of the bridge before the weight of numbers told.
Sir Bedivere falls backwards as Mordred and his Banner moves on to the bridge — the usurper directing the assault personally.
As Mordred advances he is met by Sir Lancelot, many years in the wilderness back to aid in Camelot's defence.
Both knights were wounded but Mordred was forced to fall back and regroup for a further assault. The Knights of the Round Table having brought valuable time for the local civilians to escape and over half their number carrying wounds, decided to retreat from the bridge, they had won a valuable victory in the opening round.
Great fun and who knows maybe a small campaign.
Borrowing from another rule set, I rolled for the casualties on the 'Good' side.
• Sir Gawain — Recovered no ill effects
• Sir Bedivere — Recovered no ill effects
• Sir Kay — Whilst the wound is not deep - He has the Jitters for future games and tests on a -1 Courage roll.
It spurred me on to prep a bunch of Wargames Atlantic/Baron's war peasant levy which have been hanging around for a couple of years. Games like this are always a tonic to keep the paint queue moving.
