OOC: So they are attempting to escape in the direction of my troops? That's the only side that has been damaged so far. I'd like be sure before I make my move.
OOC: Yes, sorry for not clarifying.
OOC: Interesting strategy.
IC: *The elvish army immediately moves into position. A shield wall is formed in front of the artillery, with the spearmen crouching behind the shields as they ready their weapons. 100 Maethyr I-Thewair position themselves on either flank, while the remaining Maethyr I-Thewair stay back as reserves. The archers form up behind the shield wall and prepare to fire.*
*The artillery is placed back into their aforementioned positions, and the ballistae and mangonels all fire on the enemy as they try to escape, causing chaos and great destruction.*
IC: *The elvish army immediately moves into position. A shield wall is formed in front of the artillery, with the spearmen crouching behind the shields as they ready their weapons. 100 Maethyr I-Thewair position themselves on either flank, while the remaining Maethyr I-Thewair stay back as reserves. The archers form up behind the shield wall and prepare to fire.*
*The artillery is placed back into their aforementioned positions, and the ballistae and mangonels all fire on the enemy as they try to escape, causing chaos and great destruction.*
*The Khandish calvary charge at your lines as my ranged troops unleash a volley*
IC: *The elvish army immediately moves into position. A shield wall is formed in front of the artillery, with the spearmen crouching behind the shields as they ready their weapons. 100 Maethyr I-Thewair position themselves on either flank, while the remaining Maethyr I-Thewair stay back as reserves. The archers form up behind the shield wall and prepare to fire.*
*The artillery is placed back into their aforementioned positions, and the ballistae and mangonels all fire on the enemy as they try to escape, causing chaos and great destruction.*
*The Khandish calvary charge at your lines as my ranged troops unleash a volley*
OOC: Your ranged troops cannot hit mine until they come in range, which they haven't yet.
IC: *The mangonel's all open fire on the cavalry with devastating results as the cavalry behind those getting hit have to avoid the fallen. After this volley, the ballistae open fire, further adding to the destruction.*
*While this is happening, the spearmen switch from wielding their spear in favor of their pikes (they are equipped with pikes, see their description on the first page of the A&U). They then widen the shield wall, moving in front of the Maethyr I-Thewair that stand at the flanks. They stand ready, and the archers nock their bows.*
*The Khandish calvary charge at your lines as my ranged troops unleash a volley*
OOC: Your ranged troops cannot hit mine until they come in range, which they haven't yet.
IC: *The mangonel's all open fire on the cavalry with devastating results as the cavalry behind those getting hit have to avoid the fallen. After this volley, the ballistae open fire, further adding to the destruction.*
*While this is happening, the spearmen switch from wielding their spear in favor of their pikes (they are equipped with pikes, see their description on the first page of the A&U). They then widen the shield wall, moving in front of the Maethyr I-Thewair that stand at the flanks. They stand ready, and the archers nock their bows.*
*The remaining calvary spread out and crash into your lines* *The archers (Who are definitely in range by now) fire another volley*
OOC: Your ranged troops cannot hit mine until they come in range, which they haven't yet.
IC: *The mangonel's all open fire on the cavalry with devastating results as the cavalry behind those getting hit have to avoid the fallen. After this volley, the ballistae open fire, further adding to the destruction.*
*While this is happening, the spearmen switch from wielding their spear in favor of their pikes (they are equipped with pikes, see their description on the first page of the A&U). They then widen the shield wall, moving in front of the Maethyr I-Thewair that stand at the flanks. They stand ready, and the archers nock their bows.*
*The remaining calvary spread out and crash into your lines* *The archers (Who are definitely in range by now) fire another volley*
*The mangonels direct their fire on the archers as soon as they enter into their range, and continue to fire as they enter within bowshot. The elves do take casualties from those that do manage to fire, but most of the enemy fire is wild.*
As the cavalry comes to point blank range, all scorpions, archers, and ballistae open fire, weakening the charge significantly. The shield wall holds, and though the struggle is difficult, the formation holds, stifling the charge and causing the cavalry to lose all momentum.*
*The remaining calvary spread out and crash into your lines* *The archers (Who are definitely in range by now) fire another volley*
*The mangonels direct their fire on the archers as soon as they enter into their range, and continue to fire as they enter within bowshot. The elves do take casualties from those that do manage to fire, but most of the enemy fire is wild.*
As the cavalry comes to point blank range, all scorpions, archers, and ballistae open fire, weakening the charge significantly. The shield wall holds, and though the struggle is difficult, the formation holds, stifling the charge and causing the cavalry to lose all momentum.*
*The remaining troops continue the attack, knowing that they will not be able to get out of here alive*
*The mangonels direct their fire on the archers as soon as they enter into their range, and continue to fire as they enter within bowshot. The elves do take casualties from those that do manage to fire, but most of the enemy fire is wild.*
As the cavalry comes to point blank range, all scorpions, archers, and ballistae open fire, weakening the charge significantly. The shield wall holds, and though the struggle is difficult, the formation holds, stifling the charge and causing the cavalry to lose all momentum.*
*The remaining troops continue the attack, knowing that they will not be able to get out of here alive*
*The elves sense the desperation of the enemy and fight with renewed vigour. As the battle turns into an intense melee, the spearmen step back and towards the flanks, while the Maethyr I-Thewair charge in to aid the swordsmen. The archers help by pouring arrows into the furthest ranks of the enemy.*
*The remaining troops continue the attack, knowing that they will not be able to get out of here alive*
*The elves sense the desperation of the enemy and fight with renewed vigour. As the battle turns into an intense melee, the spearmen step back and towards the flanks, while the Maethyr I-Thewair charge in to aid the swordsmen. The archers help by pouring arrows into the furthest ranks of the enemy.*
*The elves sense the desperation of the enemy and fight with renewed vigour. As the battle turns into an intense melee, the spearmen step back and towards the flanks, while the Maethyr I-Thewair charge in to aid the swordsmen. The archers help by pouring arrows into the furthest ranks of the enemy.*
*The troops continue to fight until the last*
*The elves take somewhat heavy losses, but maintain the upper hand throughout the pitched combat.*
*The elves sense the desperation of the enemy and fight with renewed vigour. As the battle turns into an intense melee, the spearmen step back and towards the flanks, while the Maethyr I-Thewair charge in to aid the swordsmen. The archers help by pouring arrows into the furthest ranks of the enemy.*
*The troops continue to fight until the last*
*The dallian cavalry charge in from the rear causing huge smashings*
