From our previous blogs you will note that we are a big fan of Dan Mersey’ rule sets (Dragon and Lion Rampart and Dux Bellorum) This is our first blog on Lion Rampart.

The scene was set with Count De Moinee (David K) versus Sir Loin de Bake (Andrew W).

The hex terrain, originally designed for Command and Colors Ancients (with figures), was ideal for this 15mm encounter.The terrain was built up on 60mm hex tiles available from Back2base-ix http://www.back2base-ix.com/ and the mat was from a company that took nearly 12 months to fill a standard order so will remain nameless.

The 24 point Crusader army of Sir Loin de Bake consisted of two mounted men at arms, mounted sergeants, foot sergeants and crossbows.

Sir Loin de Bake was leading one of his Men At Arms units.

The 24 point German army of Count De Moinee (David K) consisted of mounted men at arms, mounted sergeants with cross bows, 2 foot sergeants and crossbows with pavise.

Count De Moinee (David K) was also fighting with his mounted Men-At-Arms.

The scenario was Bloodbath with the objective to destroy the opposing army. There were no additional leader skills or glory boasts used in this game.

The battle began cautiously with both generals main attacking units deployed on their right flanks.

A series of devastating  Cross bow attacks quickly destroyed Sir Loin De Bake’s mounted sergeants.leaving their left flank without any cavalry support.

Meanwhile as both Generals came within shouting distance Sir Loin De Bake was challenged to mortal combat by Count De Moinee (David K). Chivalry meant that this could not be refused and in the cente of the battlefield, watched by both armies, the two titans met in mortal combat. Unleashing two devastating blows to zero Count De Moinee made quick work of Sir Loin De Bake.The army was steeled by their loss and fought on bravely with no unit taken a backward step (they all passed their bravery test).

Seeking revenge the Crusader foot sergeants charged Count De Moinee, and his Men-At-Arms, promptly dispatching them. With the Count also slain on the battlefield the rest of his army fled.

The result was decisive with Sir Loin De Bake’s game points a maximum 24 to Count De Moinee’s 10.This would have given Sir Loin De Bake 5 Glory points had he survived!!!