The Irish Hobbit League continues this weekend with the Nirnaeth Arnoediad tournament. As well as contributing league points this event is also the Northern Ireland System Open and therefore a place in the Ardacon Masters event is up for grabs. This event has a reverse escalation format, starting with 2 games at 1000 points, followed by 3 games at 750 points and finishing up with 2 games at 500 points with the additional restriction that your leader has to change for those last 2 games.
Firstly a quick look at the breakdown of Good vs Evil shows that Evil has a slight edge at 7-6 and that single faction armies are the most popular.
Dan Ahern - Rivendell & White Council Alliance
1,000 point list:
Warband 1
Elrond w/Horse and Heavy Armour (Leader)
6 High Elf Warriors with Swords and Shields
Knights of Rivendell w/Shields
1 Knight of Rivendell w/Banner and shield
Warband 2
Erestor
6 High Elf Warriors with Swords and Shields
6 High Elf Warriors with Bows and Spears
Warband 3
High Elf Captain w/Horse, Lance, Shield
2 High Elf Warriors with Swords and Shields
1 High Elf Warrior with Bow and Spear
1 High Elf Warrior
Warband 4
Galadriel, Lady of Light (Second in Command)
750 point list
Warband 1
Elrond w/Horse and Heavy Armour (Leader)
6 High Elf Warriors with Swords and Shields
8 Knights of Rivendell w/Shields
1 Knight of Rivendell w/Banner and shield
Warband 2
High Elf Captain w/Horse, Lance, Shield
4 High Elf Warriors with Swords and Shields
1 High Elf Warrior with Bow and Spear
Warband 3
Galadriel, Lady of Light (Second in Command)
500 point list
Warband 1
Elrond w/Horse and Heavy Armour
12 High Elf Warriors with Swords and Shields
5 High Elf Warriors with Bows and Spears
Warband 2
Galadriel, Lady of Light (Second in Command now Leader)
First up is a primarily Rivendell list led by Elrond with a large group of Rivendell Knights, which offer great mobility and hitting potential. These are backed up by Galadriel Lady of Light, who is a great choice for 2nd in Command, and a chunk of Elven infantry who are very capable warriors in their own right.
Michael Bunting - Mordor
1000 Mordor
Warband 1
Undying on Fell Beast (Leader)
5 Black Numenoreans (One With War Horn)
5 Morannon Orcs Shield and Spear
Warband 2
Khamul on Fell Beast (Second in Command)
4 Black Numenoreans
4 Morannon Orcs Shield and Spear (One with Banner)
Warband 3
Task Master
5 Black Numenoereans
5 Morannon Orcs Shield and Spear
Warband 4
Great Beast of Gorgoroth
Warband 5
Great Beast of Gorgoroth
750 Mordor
Warband 1
Undying on Fell Beast (Leader)
7 Black Numenoreans
7 Morannon Orcs Shield and Spear
Warband 2
Khamul on Fell Beast (Second in Command)
6 Black Numenoreans
6 Morannon Orcs Shield and Spear (One Banner)
Warband 3
Great Beast of Gorgoroth
500 Mordor
Warband 1
Khamul on Fell Beast (Second in Command now Leader)
3 Black Numenoreans
Warband 2
Great Beast of Gorgoroth
Warband 3
Great Beast of Gorgoroth
A Mordor army up next and it forms it's battle line from Black Numenoreans supported by Morranon Orcs. However, this army also contains multiple Great Beasts and will be hoping to trample their foes into the dirt.
Colleen Bunting - Grand Army of The South
1000
Grand Army of the south
Warband 1
Mumak War Leader (Leader)
Royal War Mumak
12 Warriors of Harad with Bow (One Warhorn)
6 Mahud Raiders with spear and Blow Pipe
Warband 2
Suladan on Armoured Horse (Second In Command)
3 Warriors of Harad with Bow
Warband 3
Mahud King on Camel with Shield and Warspear
8 Mahud Raiders with spear (2 with Blowpipe)
750
Grand Army of the south
Warband 1
Mumak War Leader (Leader)
Royal War Mumak
10 Warriors of Harad with Bow (One Warhorn)
2 Warriors of Harad with Spear
6 Mahud Raiders with spear with Blow Pipe
Warband 2
Suladan on Armoured Horse (Second In Command)
1 Warrior of Harad with spear
500
Warband 1
Suladan Armoured horse and Bow
2 warriors of harad (one bow and one war horn)
Warband 2
Mahud king on camel with warspear and shield
13 Mahud Raiders with spear and blow pipe
Speaking of trampling foes into the dirt, next we have the Grand Army of the South led by the Mumak War Leader. Between the Mumak and the Mahud Camels this army will inflict an eye watering amount of impact hits.
Ivan Sheehan
Corsairs and Harad Alliance
1000 pts
Warband 1
Dalamyr. (second in command)
6 corsairs, shield.
6 corsairs, shield, spear.
6 arbalesters.
Warband 2
Delgamar,
5 corsairs, shield.
5 corsairs, shield, spear.
5 arbalesters.
Warband 3
Bosun, spear.
6 reavers, swap for axe.
3 corsairs, shield, spear.
3 arbalesters.
Warband 4
Suladan, armoured horse, bow. (leader)
9 haradrim raiders, warspear, bow.
Warband 5
Raza.
9 haradrim warriors, spear.
750
Warband 1
Dalamyr.
4 corsairs, shield.
6 corsairs, shield, spear.
5 arbalesters.
Warband 2
Delgamar.
5 corsairs, shield.
5 corsairs, shield, spear.
5 arbalesters.
Warband 3
Bosun, spear.
6 reavers, swap for axe.
Warband 4
Suladan, armoured horse. (leader)
5 haradrim raiders, warspear, bow.
4 haradrim warriors, spear.
500
Warband 1
Dalamyr. (Second in Command now Leader)
5 corsairs, shield.
8 corsairs, shield, spear.
2 arbalester.
Warband 2
Delgamar.
5 corsairs, shield.
5 corsairs, shield, spear.
3 arbalester.
Warband 3
Raza.
1 haradrim raider, warspear, bow.
Staying in the South a little while we have this Corsairs and Haradrim alliance led by Suladan and Dalamyr. The Corsairs bring a lot of ranged threat thanks to the large amount of throwing weapons they carry which really boost their killing power.
David Coleman (the Child)
Isengard
1000pts
Warband 1:
Lurtz, Bow, Shield (Leader)
2 Berzerkers
3 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
1 Uruk Hai Warrior, Pike, Banner
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
Uruk Hai Drummer
Warband 2:
Thrydan Wolfsbane, Horse (Second in Command)
2 Crebain
2 Dunlending Horsemen
Warband 3:
Gorulf Ironskin
2 Berzerkers
2 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
3 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
1 Uruk Hai Warrior, Pike, Banner
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
Warband 4:
Frida Tallspear
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
Warband 5:
Vrasku
1 Uruk Hai Warrior, Shield
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
750pts
Warband 1:
Lurtz, Bow, Shield (Leader)
2 Berzerkers
3 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
1 Uruk Hai Warrior, Pike, Banner
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
Uruk Hai Drummer
Warband 2:
Thrydan Wolfsbane, Horse (Second in Command)
2 Crebain
2 Dunlending Horsemen
Warband 3:
Gorulf Ironskin
1 Berzerker
2 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
Warband 4:
Vrasku
3 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
500pts Isengard
Warband 1:
Lurtz, Bow, Shield
2 Berserkers
3 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
4 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
1 Uruk Hai Warrior, Pike, Banner
5 Uruk Hai Warriors, Crossbows
Warband 2:
Thrydan Wolfsbane, Horse (Second in Command now Leader)
2 Dunlending Horsemen
5 Uruk Hai Warriors, Shields
5 Uruk Hai Warriors, Pikes
This Isengard force brings a lot of Uruk Hai. With each of them being F4 and S4 and with the opportunity of double supporting with pikes this makes for a fearsome battle line.
Mike Wilson - Assault on Helms Deep LL
1000pts
Warband 1
Uruk-hai Commander with Shield; (leader)
1 Uruk-hai Warrior with Banner; Pike;
11 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
5 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 2
Uruk-hai Captain with Shield (Second in Command);
12 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
5 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 3
Uruk-hai Captain with Two-handed weapon;
12 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
5 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 4
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
Warband 5
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
Warband 6
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
750pts
Warband 1
Uruk-hai Commander with Shield; (leader)
1 Uruk-hai Warrior with Banner; Pike;
9 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
4 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 2
Uruk-hai Captain with Shield (Second in Command);
6 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
2 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 3
Uruk-hai Captain
6 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
2 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 4
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
Warband 5
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
Warband 6
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
500pts
Warband 1
Uruk-hai Captain with Shield (Second in Command now Leader);
1 Uruk-hai Warrior with Banner; Pike;
7 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
3 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 2
Uruk-hai Commander with Shield;
6 Uruk-hai Warrior with Pike;
2 Uruk-hai Berserker
Warband 4
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
Warband 5
Uruk-hai Siege Veteran
Isengard Assault Ballista
Sticking with Uruk Hai is this Assault on Helm's Deep Legion. As well as a plentiful supply of Uruk Hai this army has huge long range firepower in the form of multiple Assault Ballistas which can cause some serious damage if the dice go their way.
Gerard Bunting - Moria & Goblin Town & Dark Denizens of Mirkwood Alliance
1000 Points:
Warband 1
Balrog (Second in Command)
18 Goblins (9 shields 9 spear)
Warband 2
Goblin King (Leader)
Warband 3
Ashrak
12 Goblins (6 shields, 6 spear)
Warband 4
Druzhag
3 Goblins (2 shields, 1 spear)
Warband 5
Spider Queen
Warband 6
Moria Goblin Captain
12 Goblins (6 shields, 6 spear)
750 Points:
Warband 1
Balrog (Second in Command)
18 Goblins (9 shields, 9 spear)
Warband 2
Ashrak
6 Goblins (3 shields, 3 spear)
Warband 3
Goblin King (Leader)
Warband 4
Moria Goblin Captain
12 Goblins (6 shields, 6 spear)
500 Points:
Warband 1
Balrog (Second in Command now Leader)
18 Goblins (9 shield, 9 spear)
Warband 2
Goblins Captain
5 Goblins (3 shield, 2 spear)
Next is a Goblin Alliance with a Spider Queen coming along too. The Balrog is a huge centre piece of this army that is able to dish out the damage with ease. The use of the Goblin King is interesting in that it allows the Balrog to be the leader in the last two games, which include Contest of Champions where very little will be able to match it.
Robert Conroy Maeighoc - Thorin's Company and Army of Laketown Alliance
1000 points
Warband 1
Thorin Oakenshield (Leader)
Balin
Dwalin (Second in Command)
Fili
Kili
Bifur
Bofur
Bombur
Ori
Nori
Dori
Gloin
Oin
Bilbo with Sting and the Ring
Warband 2
The Master of Lake Town
2 Lake Town Guard with Spear
1 Lake Town Guard with Bow
1 Lake Town Guard
Warband 3
Alfrid
1 Lake Town Guard with Spear
1 Lake Town Guard with Bow
1 Lake Town Guard
Warband 4
Braga
1 Lake Town Guard with Spear
2 Lake Town Guard with Bow
1 Lake Town Guard
750 points
Warband 1
Thorin Oakenshield (Leader)
Balin
Dwalin (Second in Command)
Bifur
Bombur
Ori
Nori
Gloin
Bilbo with Sting and the Ring
Warband 2
The Master of Lake Town
2 Lake Town Guard with Spear
1 Lake Town Guard with Bow
1 Lake Town Guard
Warband 3
Alfrid
1 Lake Town Guard with Spear
1 Lake Town Guard with Bow
1 Lake Town Guard
Warband 4
Braga
1 Lake Town Guard with Spear
2 Lake Town Guard with Bow
500 points
Warband 1
Dwalin (Second in Command now Leader)
Fili
Kili
Bifur
Bombur
Ori
Nori
Dori
Bilbo with Sting and the Ring
Next is my Thorin's Company and Lake-Town alliance. I've been dying to get this army to a tabletop for an age now so hopefully it doesn't disappoint.
David Murphy - Minas Tirith
1,000 Points.
Warband One (Leader):
Denethor.
3 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
Warband Two (Second in Command):
Boromir, Captain of the White Tower on horse with shield and Banner of Minas Tirith.
10 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
5 Rangers of Gondor with spears.
Warband Three:
Madril.
7 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
5 Rangers of Gondor with spears.
Warband Four:
Hurin on horse.
3 Knights of Minas Tirith with shield.
1 Knight of Minas Tirith.
Warband Five:
Gandalf the White on Shadowfax.
750 Points.
Warband One (Leader):
Denethor.
3 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
Warband Two (Second in Command):
Boromir, Captain of the White Tower on horse with shield and Banner of Minas Tirith.
10 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
5 Rangers of Gondor with spears.
Warband Three:
Madril.
7 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
5 Rangers of Gondor with spears.
Warband Four:
Hurin on horse.
3 Knights of Minas Tirith with shield.
500 Points.
Warband One (Second in Command now Leader):
Boromir, Captain of the White Tower on horse with shield and Banner of Minas Tirith.
9 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
4 Rangers of Gondor with spears.
Warband Two:
Madril.
6 Guards of the Fountain Court with shields.
3 Rangers of Gondor with spears.
The father and son combo of Denethor and Boromir. A very strong battle line of Fountain Court Guards will be able to defend Denethor ably while Boromir has free reign to charge into the fray.
Simon Hamilton
Minas Tirith
1000 Point List
Warband 1 - Leader
Boromir, Captain Of The White Tower Horse, Shield, The Banner of Minas Tirith
3 Knights of Minas Tirith Shields
6 Warriors of Minas Tirith Shields
6 Warriors of Minas Tirith Spears, Shields
Warband 2 – Second In Command
Faramir, Captain of Gondor Bow
8 Rangers of Gondor
Warband 3
Hurin the Tall, Warden of the Keys Horse
2 Guards of the Fountain Court Shields
2 Knights of Minas Tirith Shields
1 Knight of Minas Tirith Shield Banner
Warband 4
Ingold, Warden of the Rammas Echor
6 Warriors of Minas Tirith Shields
5 Warriors of Minas Tirith Spears, Shields
1 Warrior of Minas Tirith Shield, Banner
Warband 5
Madril, Captain of Ithilien
8 Rangers of Gondor
750 Point List
Warband 1 - Leader
Boromir, Captain Of The White Tower Horse, Shield, The Banner of Minas Tirith
3 Knights of Minas Tirith Shields
6 Warriors of Minas Tirith Shields
6 Warriors of Minas Tirith Spears, Shields
Warband 2 – Second In Command
Faramir, Captain of Gondor Bow
9 Rangers of Gondor
1 Warrior of Minas Tirith War horn, Shield
Warband 3
Ingold, Warden of the Rammas Echor
6 Warriors of Minas Tirith Shields
5 Warriors of Minas Tirith Spears, Shields
1 Warrior of Minas Tirith Shield, Banner
500 Point List
Warband 1 – Second In Command now Leader
Faramir, Captain of Gondor Bow
6 Rangers of Gondor Spears
7 Warriors of Minas Tirith Shields
Warband 2
Hurin the Tall, Warden of the Keys Horse
5 Knights of Minas Tirith Shields
Warband 3
Madril, Captain of Ithilien
4 Rangers of Gondor Spears
6Warriors of Minas Tirith Shields
Another Minas Tirith army and another family affair, this time with the brothers Boromir and Faramir. Again this army features a strong battle line, although this time built upon the Shieldwall of the Warriors of Minas Tirith.
Niall Woods - Erebor Reclaimed & Iron Hills Alliance
1000 points
Warband 1 Leader:
Thorin with Orcrist
Fili with dwarf bow
Kili with dwarf bow
Dwalin (Second in Command)
Balin
Warband 2
Iron hills Captain with Mattock
7 iron hills warriors with spears
Warband 3
Iron hills ballista
Warband 4
Iron hills chariot with Captain
750 points
Warband 1 Leader:
Thorin with Orcrist
Fili
Kili
Warband 2
Dwalin (Second in Command)
8 iron hills warriors with spears
2 iron hills warriors
Warband 3
Iron hills chariot with Captain
Next is an Erebor Reclaimed and Iron Hills army that brings a strong group of the Champions of Erebor to provide a hard hitting core of heroes to back up an Iron Hills Chariot.
Jim Latimer
Moria
1000 points
Warband 1
The Balrog
1 Moria Goblin Warriors
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsOrc Bow
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsShield
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsSpear
Warband 2
Durburz,
4 Moria Goblin Warriors
1 Warg Marauder
Warband 3
Druzhag
Bat Swarm
3 Warg Marauder
3 Moria Goblin Warriors Orc Bow
2 Moria Goblin Warriors Shield
2 Moria Goblin Warriors Spear
Warband 4
Moria Blackshield Captain
Cave Troll Spear
6 Moria Blackshield
1 Moria Blackshield Drummers
1 Moria Goblin Prowler
750 points
Warband 1
The Balrog
1 Moria Goblin Warriors
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsOrc Bow
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsShield
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsSpear
Warband 2
Durburz,
4 Moria Goblin Warriors
1 Warg Marauder
Warband 3
Druzhag
Bat Swarm
3 Warg Marauder
3 Moria Goblin Warriors Orc Bow
2 Moria Goblin Warriors Shield
2 Moria Goblin Warriors Spear
500 points
Warband 1
The Balrog
1 Moria Goblin Warriors
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsOrc Bow
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsShield
2 Moria Goblin WarriorsSpear
Warband 2
Durburz,
4 Moria Goblin Warriors
1 Warg Marauder
The penultimate list is a Moria list led by the Balrog. The leader makes a great centre piece and is crucial to making this list function.
Michael Bradford - Khazad Dum
1000 points
Warband 1: Durin (Leader)
18 Hearth Guard
Warband 2: King's Champion (Second In Command)
10 Iron Guard
Warband 3:
Mardin
4 Vault Warden Teams
Warband 4:
Dwarf Shield Bearer
1 Dwarf Warrior with Banner and Shield and Bow
3 Iron Guard
750 Points
Warband 1: Durin (Leader)
18 Hearthguard
Warband 2: King's Champion (Second in Command)
4 Vault Warden Teams
1 Iron Guard
1 Dwarf Warrior with shield and bow
Warband 3
Shield Bearer
2 Iron Guard
500 Points
Warband 1: Durin
4 Vault Warden Teams
7 Hearthguard
1 Dwarf Warrior with Shield
Warband 2: King's Champion (Second in Command now Leader)
And finally we have the bye buster list of Khazad Dum. Led by the hard hitting and incredibly durable Durin this list will be tough to crack due to the high Defense across the board.
So there's all the lists. We'll be back in a few days time to see how everyone got on and who came out on top. And finally, good luck to all competitors.
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