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
Very cool!
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