2 Units of Wargs joined us with Lady Fiona.
They're faster than any unit in the game and pack a punch. Stronger at night, these guys can tear up archers at alarming rate. Too bad I forgot to bring them along, and that left them halfway across the world map, forcing me to dismiss them.
Sir Dagonet starts the war with Wales with an easy conquest.
Wales army tend to be more balanced than Saxons. Their infantry possess magic resistance and armor piercing capability. Welsh bowmen are deadly, but very fragile. But the most annoying feature of Welsh army is their knight magical abilities like Curse of Shadows that can tear up archers if I still use standard engagement plans.
Good thing we went Old faith, eh?
The next battle is a little more challenging.
Only one unit of archers? Prepare for rape.
Looks like they have all the strategic points.
It is of little consequence. Our forces are superior.
We can overwhelm them in melee. Their archers are few. We may not control the battlefield, but the lion's share of kill is guaranteed to be ours. Just get the rest of the army on the move while us three strike ahead.
Let us go.
Indeed.
A storm brew from Sir Dagonet's hands as the Summerborns invoked the Sidhe Roads. Upon appearing, their blades flash as flames and lightning erupted on the battlefield.
Give them no quarter!
Sir Dagonet rode onward and unleash another Lightning Bolt.
Battlefield VP control doesn't matter at this point. The alpha strike proved too potent.
That horn will be useful to cut down recruitment costs.
Multiple victories are recorded and prisoners taken. The war started poorly for the Welsh.
Sir Kay is forced to delay his army to deal with another matter.
We should put down this mad dog.
Maybe there is a way to help him?
I don't really know. Perhaps will a little persuasion we could recruit him into our army.
Sir Cedric is a formidable warrior before this. I think his mind is a little unhinged, but skill remains sharp.
I really liked his skill set. He is a perfect Champion.
Rank 4 Cleave 5 enemies
Rank 4 Mighty Blow +100% Hero Dmg when Cleaving
Rank 4 Cleave +100% Atk Spd boost.
Rank 3 Breathstealer to leech life from his victims
A little crazy goes a long way. We need that third army if we want to mount mulitple campaigns.
As you wish.
Lady Fiona joins Sir Dagonet and swap positions with Sir Bedivere to add more sagely powers to the line up.
That's a lot of archers.
Allow me to welcome you to the army, Lady Fiona.
Thank you, Ywain.
Well someone's not wasting time.
I meant nothing by my remark.
Focus on the fight, gentle..err..knights...ladies..Whatever.
3 VP on our side of the river. 4 on theirs. Let's grab 3 and see what happens. Their Welsh archers could be deadly.
Sir Dagonet sniped a few archers. These guys are really fragile.
A lone Welsh pikemen marched towards the lone VP at SW. Let's intercept.
Milady, it's your turn to shine.
They shall perish.
I shall assist.
Do whatever you like.
Fools.
Hum, it does not seem you need my assistance. Heh. Well done.
VP majority achieved.
Another infantry meets the same fate as the last when they attempt to take the southwest VP.
Giant ice spikes impaled them from the ground, their blood frozen.
Cold as ice.
Those look vulnerable. Shall we?
Move, maggot.
We sent Sir Lucan into the fray and locked down all the Welsh archer groups.
Damn Welsh archers have to be silenced. Let's finish this.
Most of the losses are from brigands who strayed too close to the river, the enemy knights cursed them.
The next battle is easier than before.
Our combined magical powers proved too strong to resist.
Our third army is formed under the command of Sir Bedivere.
Sir Cedric, who has same generic photo of Sir Lucan joins him and the Green Knight. A bunch of reserve units from previous wars were put together.
So haphazard. But I suppose rapid military campaigns demands no less.
HUMAN-BEDIVERE. GREEN KNIGHT SERVE UNDER YOU.
The honor is mine, Old One.
I..I'm glad to be here.
And you are the infamous Sir Cedric? You seem nervous.
It's..it's nothing. I'm okay.
Strange. I can sense power behind his eyes..yet he carries himself like a weakling.
CEDRIC IS ONE OF TWO. BATTLE WILL AWAKEN HIM.
Very well. The knowledge of Sidhe Roads is not yet granted to Sir Cedric, so I will give him command of knights to move faster. Strike hard and fast. I and the Green Knight will hit them first, with you following close behind us.
It shall be done, Sir.
These Unseelie Warriors will serve us well. As for the rest of the infantry, let's just hope they're not needed.
HUMAN BEDIVERE, OPPOSITION.
Follow my lead. Cedric, stand strong.
Looks like 2 v 2 VP. I let Cedric advance a little first before teleporting Bedivere and Green. Our infantry gets caught in a Curse of Shadows as they advance.
Now!
ACKNOWLEDGED
FROZEN DEATH
Now to keep them busy while Cedric charge in...
Ah! Enemy cavalry surrounded us!
A blade struck him, and Cedric went silent.
WOUND ME , DID YOU?
WHAT INSOLENCE! STAND ASIDE!
HUMAN CEDRIC SECOND SELF APPEARS
Impressive. Such bloodlust...I sense life-draining magic.
BLOOD FOR BLOOD!
A correctly built champion with Breathstealing and maxed out Cleave passives CANNOT be killed. His HP never drops since he drained 5 soldiers at the same time!
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE CONSUMED?!
Cedric, are you all right?
I...I am fine. Did we win?
HUMAN CEDRIC, WELCOME BACK.
Best keep this secret from him, Old One.
IN AGREEMENT, HUMAN BEDIVERE.