Friday 1 June 2018

Battle for Erebor

Dain's last battle before the gates of Erebor, together with king Brand leads the human and dwarf defenders against the onrushing masses of Sauron's minions
 The defenders deploy at both sides of the Running river
 The evil left is formed by a phalanx of easterlings supported by a troll and orcs
 Orc firebase
 The left and center are formed by uruks, orcs and the odd troll
 The orcs move on, dodging the dwarf traps
 The dark forces have gained ground, as the dwarfs come at them in an inverted wedge
 a key formation?
 The lines clash in the right, trolls smash dwarves with gusto, some orcs are killed too
 The left maintains the distance, the troll stopping to hurl a rock, wounding king Brand
 The second dwarf line gets into the thick of it
 The banner bearer is surrounded, but his armour keeps him alive

 Dain ironfoot taking down some orcs
 King bard expires under orc clubs
 The phalanx rolls over some men of dale
 Dain vs troll!
 The second dwarf line is gradually whittled down 
 Some escapees are caught
 The phalanx breaks to envelop some men
 Surprisingly, the troll wins and even wounds the dwarf king
 With casualties stacking up fast the light calls it a day


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