Having said that, I didn't really know where to put this since I couldn't find a forum named 'non-druchii army lists' or something like that... and besides, Nagarythe is as close to Naggaroth as it gets... but I'm sorry if I fucked up. anyway, here's the army with fluff and all. N'joy-
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The Elves of Nagarythe normally fight their enemies by means of stealth and ambush, and are known and feared for their ruthlessness and daring tactics, as well as their boundless, destructive hatred towards their tainted brothers, the Druchii of Naggaroth. The folk of Nagarythe prefer to fight the enemy on their terms, separating them and destroying them piecemeal in swift ambushes and short but brutal close combat attacks, although they prefer the arrow above the sword for its silence and deadly efficiency.
However, there are rare occasions when the Shadow Warriors, as they are commonly known, are forced to confront an enemy in open battle. Yet an enemy should hesitate to see this as an advantage for the elves of Nagarythe are terrible in their wrath, and their armies are as beautiful to behold, as they are deadly in action! Ranks of spearmen, their silver armour and gaunt faces hidden beneath dark clothes, stand side by side with the feared members of the Nagarythian detachment of Swordmasters, commonly used by the ruling elite of Nagarythe to carry out assassinations or as heavier support for the bowmen when needed. They answer to the Shadowking alone, and although most of the Asur community believe that these tainted Swordmasters should return to The White Tower of Hoeth for a trial of faith and loyalty, so far none have dared to attempt to bring them back to the Loremaster.
But the armies of the Shadowlands are not infantry alone; amongst the ranks of spearmen are units of Silver Helms and mounted scouts, as well as ranks of bowmen and stealthy units of Shadow Warriors, ghosting forward through the terrain, ready to strike the enemy when he is most vulnerable. Even the beasts of the land answer the call of the Nagarythians, and eagles as well as more terrible beasts has been reported following the dark armies of the Shadowking.
The above fluff should give you a quite good idea about the army, so without further rambling, I give you;
The Shadowstrike Warband (working title)
Characters
Commander Kalindor Shadowstrike [70] @ 134
Longbow [10], second hand weapon [4],
Shadow Armour (heavy armour; wearer gains the scouting ability.) [25],
Guardian Phoenix (5+ Ward save) [25]
Kalindor is an unrelenting warrior, known for tracking his targets for days, his hatred driving him ever forward. He excels at hunter-killer missions, incapacitating the target with his longbow, and then finishing off his prey with his twin blades. He is usually followed by a band of veteran shadow warriors, their grim expressions and bloody trophies a testimony to their ruthlessness. These elite scouts are just as unforgiving as Kalindor himself, and have been the bane of countless enemies through time.
Commander Faelin Shadowstrike [70] @ 145
Heavy armour [4], lance [4], elven steed [12] with ilthilmar barding (no M penalty) [5],
Enchanted Shield (shield; 5+ armour save) [10],
Reaver Bow (longbow; may fire 3 S5 shots each shooting phase) [40]
Faelin is the brother of Kalindor, and where Kalindor prefers to remain undetected, Faelin is always seen riding into the fray where the fighting is thickest. His magical longbow is a formidable weapon capable of penetrating the thickest armour and slaying the toughest foe, and in close combat, he can be seen skewering his enemies with his mithril lance, protected by a massive golden shield and mounted upon a fierce, black steed. Surely the blood of the Shadowking runs through this elf's veins!
Commander Araion Shadowstrike [70] @ 125
Heavy armour [4], shield [2], halberd [4],
Radiant Gem of Hoeth (wearer counts as a lvl 1 wizard, but may cast spells while wearing armour) [45]
Araion is the most brutal of the three, and he is easily recognizable as he strides forward, his armour scarred and beaten, his halberd bloody and his jet black hair flowing around his paper white face like a halo of black light. He is the embodiment of Nagarythian pride and relentlessness, and although his reckless attitude has led him to be wounded many times, he always comes back from the brink of death, more eager than ever to bring destruction upon his enemies.
Lately Araion was given a small gem with arcane powers by the Bladelord of a Swordmaster contingent following the Warband for saving him from a Druchii Executioner. Or, at least, Araion reasoned, the Bladelord would probably have given it to him, had he still been alive. Unfortunately, the Druchii had successfully beheaded the Swordmaster before Araion had the luck to kill him. It haven't really bothered Araion -he never liked the Bladelord anyway.
Core
19 Spearmen [209] with full command [30] @ 239
Light armour, shields, spears
Many an enemy has impaled himself upon the spears of these gaunt warriors, mistaking their frail looks for weakness. They are usually followed by Araion Shadowstrike, and will follow him to their deaths -and should they choose not to, they will probably still end up that way. However, that is unlikely to happen, for the bond of blood between these warriors is stronger than steel.
6 Silver Helms [114] with full command [35] @ 188
Heavy armour [12], shields [12], lances, barded elven steeds,
Banner of Ellyrion (unit treats difficult ground as open ground for all purposes) [15]
These highly trained riders often surprise an enemy with their speed, and most enemies do not realize that doom is upon them until it is too late. They operate alone, away from the main battle, preferring to make a decisive strike when and where the enemy is most vulnerable, rather than charging recklessly into the enemy ranks. Most of these knights have fought for decades in the service of the Shadow King, and as such the use unorthodox weapons and armour is not unusual. Although not normal elven behaviour, no agents of the Phoenix King has dared comment it, a single gaze from one of the bloodied knights being enough to silence all but the most foolish of elves.
10 Archers [120] @ 120
Longbows
10 Archers [120] @ 120
Longbows
Where ever the armies of Nagarythe set foot, there are Archers. The deadly bowmen of Nagarythe are infamous for their pinpoint accuracy and for the merciless way that they shoot down all who oppose them. Slaves, unarmoured enemies or enemy commanders stepping forth to call out a challenge -it matters not to these cold-hearted elves, whose only code of war is that a good enemy is a dead one.
Special
5 Ellyrian Reavers [90] with musician [7] @ 127
Light armour, spears, elven steeds, bows [30]
5 Ellyrian Reavers [90] with musician [7] @ 127
Light armour, spears, elven steeds, bows [30]
Acting as the eyes and ears of the Nagarythian armies, these are invaluable. However, where scouts are normally not very warlike, with the Reavers of Nagarythe, this is not so. Like all folk of Nagarythe they are merciless and cold-hearted, and would rather engage a stronger enemy and take some losses, than let the enemy escape, even if it was of no obvious significance. They usually pick on scouts and other weak targets with their bows, before slaughtering them to the last man using their long cavalry spears and blood stained swords.
5 Shadow Warriors [75] @ 75
Longbow, light armour
Covered in trophies from slain enemies, these Shadow Warriors appear as savages next to the usually far more refined Asur of other regions. However, it is a brave elf indeed that has the courage to say this to their faces. They are the sworn bodyguard of Kalindor Shadowstrike, and are the last of a larger group of Shadow Warriors, the perils of war taking their toll on their numbers.
Rare
2 Great Eagles [100] @ 100
These twin eagles are loyal followers of the Shadowstrike brothers, and has saved the day more than once, butchering enemy war machine crews and descending like dark angels of death upon lone sorcerers, engineers and the like. They rarely leave anyone alive, and even though some enemies do not die from their wounds, they are never able to fight, and rarely even walk again. As merciless as the elves they are loyal to, they are the perfect addition to the Warband.
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Heh, I think I got a little bit carried away there
Anyway, some numbers:
) 36 bowshots, and the 3 S5 shots from the Reaver Bow
) 3 power dice, as well as 3 dispel dice (amazing, isn't it)
And a few changes I've been thinking about (but wanted you guys' opinions on first):
) Exchange Araion Shadowstrike (the fellow with the halberd and the Radiant Gem of Hoeth) for a lvl 1 mage with the Annulian Crystal (during the enemy magic phase, the HE player may take one enemy power dice and add to his own dispel pool).
) Loose some points somewhere and add a small unit of Swordmasters as flankers.
) Get rid of some of the magic items, after all, I've spent no less than 160 pts on the damn things!
) Get more bowshots!!
Well, what do you think about it? Please voice your opinion, I've spent one hell of a long time writing that down!!
No, really...
Oh yeah, and one last thing, spare me posts containing nothing more than the usual "be gone foul Asur, I shall have your head ect ect" ... I'd like some honest opinions on this one.
Well?
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