Nu Fenix
19-04-2009, 00:02
In my continuing theme of making hypothetical armies which have a sense of theme to them, as well as trying out some different mixes, I went for Elves this time.
I wanted to try an army which doesn't use an Epic Hero, as with the elite feel of the Elves, a minor hero who leads a Legendary Formation feels suitable in scale for leading the force, but not any of the Epics.
So, after researching who the various characters were, as well as the places they are based on, this is the list I settled on.
Legendary Formations
4 Companies of Caras Galadhon - 405
Common Formations
6 Companies of Galadhrim Regiment + Shields, Captain & Hornblower - 365
6 Companies of Galadhrim Regiment + Shields, Captain & Hornblower - 365
3 Companies of Wood Elf Warband + Longbows - 135
Rare Formations
4 Companies of Guards of the Galadhrim Court + Captain - 230
Total - 1500
Yes they are large Formations, especially as they are Elves, but it means they need to have alot happen to take them down.
Between the defense of the Galadhrim, with the pikes for charge denial, the army should be solid against being hit back in combat, whilst using their high Fight value [7 for Glaives, 8 for Pikes] to increase their attacks back.
I took Hornblowers solely because the points were avilable, and I want to make sure my units get to combat as soon as possible.
So, what do people think? Remember, I wanted to go for a list without using any Epic Heroes, as some names are too great to turn up to a small battle in my mind, whilst the smaller characters are plenty used already.
I wanted to try an army which doesn't use an Epic Hero, as with the elite feel of the Elves, a minor hero who leads a Legendary Formation feels suitable in scale for leading the force, but not any of the Epics.
So, after researching who the various characters were, as well as the places they are based on, this is the list I settled on.
Legendary Formations
4 Companies of Caras Galadhon - 405
Common Formations
6 Companies of Galadhrim Regiment + Shields, Captain & Hornblower - 365
6 Companies of Galadhrim Regiment + Shields, Captain & Hornblower - 365
3 Companies of Wood Elf Warband + Longbows - 135
Rare Formations
4 Companies of Guards of the Galadhrim Court + Captain - 230
Total - 1500
Yes they are large Formations, especially as they are Elves, but it means they need to have alot happen to take them down.
Between the defense of the Galadhrim, with the pikes for charge denial, the army should be solid against being hit back in combat, whilst using their high Fight value [7 for Glaives, 8 for Pikes] to increase their attacks back.
I took Hornblowers solely because the points were avilable, and I want to make sure my units get to combat as soon as possible.
So, what do people think? Remember, I wanted to go for a list without using any Epic Heroes, as some names are too great to turn up to a small battle in my mind, whilst the smaller characters are plenty used already.