Honey, I shrunk the Fellowship

 

Sometime around Christmas last year a close friend came to me and raised the idea of fantasy wargaming in 10mm scale. Now up to now I've only ever played or in 28mm, be it heroic or more true scale, so this would be something very different to what I'm used to. But I'm always up for a challenge, so I started looking at manufacturers of 10mm models and soon discovered a set called Heroes and Halflings that was clearly inspired by the Fellowship of the Ring. And being such a fan of The Lord of the Rings I couldn't possibly pass it up.

Roll forward a few months and I finally got round to finishing painting them. And here they are in all their tiny glory alongside their less tiny selves.

This was a really fun little project to mix up my painting, sometimes a change is as good as a rest as the saying goes. Only trouble is that now I'm seriously tempted to get a bunch of tiny Goblins, a mini Cave Troll and build a pocket sized Balin's Tomb.

Irish Masters 2022 - Army Lists

 

The IHL season rolls onto the Irish Masters tournament this weekend, hosted by Paddy McCormick at Underworld Gaming, Dublin. This is a 6 game, 650 point tournament with 16 players on the attendance list.

Before getting into the lists, taking a quick look at the breakdown we see that Legendary Legions are highly popular with 12 of the 17 total lists being Legions. The impact of the new Defense of the North book can also be seen with 5 armies coming from there. And, continuing the recent trend, Evil outnumbers Good again.

And so onto the lists:

Player Name: David Murphy 

Army: Assault on Lothlorien (LL)  

Warband 1:

Muzgur

1x Mordor Orc Warrior with Banner and Spear 

Warband 2 (Leader):

Druzhag

2x Giant Bat Swarms

2x Venomback Spiders

5x Moria Goblin Warriors with Shields

5x Moria Goblin Warriors with Bows and Spears

1x Moria Goblin Warrior with Spear

Warband 3:

Ashrak 

3x Venomback Spiders 

6x Moria Goblin Warriors with Shields 

4x Moria Goblin Warriors with Bows and Spears

2x Moria Goblin Warriors with Spears

Warband 4:

Moria Goblin Shaman 

6x Moria Goblin Warriors with Shields 

4x Moria Goblin Warriors with Bows and Spears 

2x Moria Goblin Warriors with Spears

Model Count – 47

Up first is the new Assault on Lothlorien Legion which should prove to be interesting to see in action with it's focus on Shamans and the fact that it forces the game to played in darkness.

Player Name: Stephen Devlin  

Army: Riders of Théoden (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Théoden with Heavy Armour, Shield and Armoured Horse

4x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse 

Warband 2:

Eomer with Shield and Armoured Horse and Throwing Spear

3x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse with Throwing Spear

1x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse

Warband 3:

Dernhelm 

2x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse with Throwing Spear

2x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse 

Warband 4:

Gamling on Horse with Rohan Royal Standard 

3x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse 

Model Count – 20

Next we have an old favourite in the Riders of Theoden. High mobility and big hitting power from it's multiple heroes have endured this Legion remains popular.

Player Name: Ivan Sheehan 

Army: Corsairs and Serpent Horde (Green Alliance) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Dalamyr

4x Black Numenoreans

1x Black Numenorean with Banner 

5x Corsair Warriors with Spear

6x Corsair Arbalesters

Warband 2:

Delgamar

5x Black Numenoreans

5x Corsair Warriors with Spear

5x Corsair Arbalesters 

Warband 3:

Raza 

5x Abrakhan Merchant Guard

4x Harad Warriors with Spear and Bow 

2x Haradrim Raiders with Bow and War spear 

Model Count – 45

Here we have a primarily Corsair list bringing a Terror causing front line of Black Numenoreans with plenty of ranged firepower. Supporting them are some hard-hitting Haradrim allies.

Player Name: David Coleman  

Army: Lothlorien 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Galadriel 

5x Galadhrim Warriors with Shields 

1x Galadhrim Warrior with Spear, Shield and Banner 

3x Galadhrim Warriors with Spears and Bow 

1x Wood Elf Sentinel 

4x Guard of the Galadhrim Court 

Warband 2:

Haldir with Armour, Bow and Cloak 

5x Galadhrim Warriors with Shields

4x Galadhrim Warriors with Spears and Bow 

1x Galadhrim Warrior with Spear and Shield 

3x Guard of the Galadhrim Court 

Warband 3:

Captain on Armoured Horse with Shield 

Model Count – 30

Next is the 1st Good sided army in this Lothlorien list. High Fight values across the board, and especially on the Guard of the Galadhrim Court, mean these elves should be winning the majority of their fights.

Player Name: Alex Neaves  

Army: Army of Dale (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

King Brand 

5x Knights of Dale

6x Warriors of Dale with Spear and Shield 

1x Warrior of Dale with Banner, Spear and Shield 

Warband 2:

Prince Bard

5x Knights of Dale

6x Warriors of Dale with Spear and Shield 

Warband 3:

Captain of Dale with Bow and Shield 

12x Warriors of Dale with Bow and Spear 

Model Count – 38

Another new Legion from the Defense of the North. This Legion should offer a powerful shooting threat with it's S3 bows and Legion bonus to Shoot Value.

Player Name: Luke Revell 

Army: Isengard

Warband 1 (Leader):

Lurtz with Shield

5x Uruk-hai Warriors with Shield

8x Uruk-hai Warriors with Pikes

1x Uruk-hai Warrior with Banner, Pike and Shield 

Warband 2:

Vrasku 

12x Uruk-hai Warriors with Crossbows 

Warband 3:

Mauhur 

6x Uruk-hai Marauders with Shield 

5x Isengard Warg Riders with Shields and Throwing Spears

Model Count – 41

Up next is an Isengard force led by Lurtz and featuring a healthy amount of Uruk Hai. 12 crossbows with Vrasku will worry many armies from range and a highly mobile warband led by Mauhur allows this army to react quickly to a situation.

Player Name: Matthew Butler

Army: Return of the King (LL) 

Warband 1 (leader):

Aragorn – Strider with Anduril and Elven Cloak 

2x Warriors of the Dead with Shield and Spear

2x Warriors of the Dead with Shield 

1x Warrior of the Dead with Spear

Warband 2:

The King of the Dead

3x Warriors of the Dead with Shields 

3x Warriors of the Dead with Spears

Warband 3:

Legolas Greenleaf with Armour and Elven Cloak 

Warband 4:

Gimli, Son of Gloin with Elven Cloak 

Model Count – 15

Another ever popular Legion this army brings the hitting power of the Three Hunters and combines it with the staying power of the Army of the Dead.

Player Name: Ben Fitzpatrick 

Army: Pits of Dol Guldur (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Azog on the White Warg

4x Fell Wargs

2x Hunter Orcs with Bows on Fell Wargs

2x Hunter Orcs with Two-handed Picks 

3x Hunter Orcs

4x Gundabad Orcs with Shield and Spear

1x Gundabad Orc with Shield, Spear and Banner

Warband 2:

Hunter Orc Captain on Fell Warg

5x Hunter Orcs 

Warband 3:

Gundabad Orc Captain with Shield

1x Hunter Orc with War Horn 

2x Hunter Orcs with Bows

2x Hunter Orcs 

3x Gundabad Orcs with Shield and Spear 

Model Count – 32

Azog is one of the most formidable leaders available and will be a frightening prospect to face. Here he's supported by a good mix of 2 Attack Hunter Orcs and more durable Gundabad Orcs.

Player Name: Roman Muntean 

Army: Host of the Dragon Emperor (LL)

Warband 1 (Leader):

Dragon Emperor of Rhun 

6x Black Dragons with Shields

11x Black Dragons with Shields and Pikes

1x Black Dragon Kataphract with Drum and axe

Warband 2:

Brorgir the Conjurer 

Warband 3:

Dragon Knight on armoured Horse

3x Black Dragon Kataphracts

Warband 4:

Dragon Knight on armoured Horse

2x Black Dragons with Shield and Axe 

Model Count – 27

There's only really one thing to say about this list and that is that it's got the brand new Dragon Emperor in it. Will be really interesting to see how it performs.

Player Name: Michele Pergoraro  

Army: Riders of Théoden (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Théoden on Armoured Horse, Heavy Armour and Shield 

3x Rohan Royal Guard on Horse with Throwing Spears

2x Riders of Rohan 

Warband 2:

Eomer on armoured Horse with Shield and Throwing Spear

4x Riders of Rohan with Throwing Spears

2x Riders of Rohan 

Warband 3:

Dernhelm with Throwing Spear 

2x Riders of Rohan 

Warband 4:

Gamling on Horse with Rohan Royal Standard 

2x Riders of Rohan 

Model Count – 20

Another Riders of Theoden list. This time trading some Royal Guard for Riders of Rohan but again bringing high mobility and hard hitting heroes.

Player Name: Pearce Condren   

Army: Breaking of the Fellowship (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader): 

Aragorn – Strider with Elven Cloak 

Legolas Greenleaf with Elven Cloak 

Gimli, Son of Gloin with Elven Cloak 

Boromir, Son of Gondor with Elven Cloak and Shield 

Frodo Baggins with Sting, Mithril Coat and Elven Cloak 

Samwise Gamgee with Elven Cloak 

Meriadoc Brandybuck with Elven Cloak 

Peregrin Took with Elven Cloak 

Model Count – 8

There are few more thematic armies in the game than the Fellowship of the Ring. The Breaking of the Fellowship Legion gives each member significant buffs while maintaining that themeyness.

Player Name: Gary Doyle    

Army: Army of Dunland (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Thrydan Wolfsbane with Horse 

2x Dunlending Horsemen 

2x Dunlending Warriors with Shields 

1x Dunlending Warrior with Shield and Banner 

Warband 2:

Gorulf Ironskin 

5x Dunlending Warriors with Shield 

5x Dunlending Huscarls 

Warband 3:

Frida Tallspear

5x Dunlending Warriors with Shield 

5x Dunlending Huscarls

Warband 4:

Dunlending Chieftain with Bow 

12x Dunlending Warriors with Bow 

Model Count – 41

The Army of Dunland brings a lot of high strength warriors to the field led by some decent mid-tier heroes. Thrydan is a solid enough Leader at this level, while Gorolf is excellent at stalling enemy heroes.

Player Name: Peter Fenton  

Army: Assault on Lothlorien (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Muzgur 

5x Orc Warriors with Shield 

5x Orc Warriors with Shield and Spear

Warband 2:

Ashrak 

3x Venomback Spiders

5x Moria Goblin Prowlers 

5x Moria Goblin Warriors with Shield 

2x Warg Marauders

Warband 3:

Druzhag 

8x Moria Goblin Warriors with Bow 

2x Moria Goblin Warriors with Shield 

2x Warg Marauders 

Warband 4:

Wild Warg Chieftain 

Model Count – 41

Another Assault on Lothlorien list. This time with more of a mix of troop types with more Orcs, Prowlers, Warg Marauders and a Wild Warg Chieftain.

Player Name: Dan Ahern   

Army: Angmar 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Witch-King of Angmar on Fell Beast with Crown of Morgul (3/20/3)

4x Angmar Orc Warriors with Shield 

4x Angmar Orc Warriors with Spear

1x Angmar Orc Warrior with Banner and Shield 

1x Dead Marsh Spectre

Warband 2:

The Tainted on Fell Beast 

4x Angmar Orc Warriors with Shield 

4x Angmar Orc Warriors with Spear 

2x Angmar Orc Warriors with Two-handed Weapon

1x Dead Marsh Spectre 

Warband 3:

Barrow-wight 

3x Angmar Orc Warriors with Shield

3x Angmar Orc Warriors with Spear 

Model Count – 30

Another perennially popular choice in the IHL is Angmar. This army features a double Fell Beast threat for some serious hitting power.

Player Name: Matt Hamill    

Army: Angmar 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Barrow-Wight 

6x Angmar Orc Warriors with Shields 

2x Angmar Orc Warriors with Spear 

2x Angmar Orc Warriors with Two-Handed Weapons 

1x Dead Marsh Spectre

Warband 2:

Barrow-Wight 

6x Angmar Orc Warriors with Shields 

2x Angmar Orc Warriors with Spear 

2x Angmar Orc Warriors with Two-Handed Weapons 

1x Dead Marsh Spectre

1x Angmar Orc Warrior with Banner and Shield 

Warband 3:

Wild Warg Chieftain 

9x Wild Wargs 

2x Angmar Warg Riders with Shield and Throwing Spear 

Warband 4:

Angmar Orc Captain on Warg with Shield 

5x Angmar Warg Riders with Shield and Throwing Spear 

Warband 5:

Angmar Orc Captain on Warg with Shield and Throwing Spear 

4x Angmar Orc Warriors with Orc Bows 

And another Angmar army. However, this list takes a very different approach by dropping the big Wraiths in exchange for low level heroes like Captains and Barrow Wights and extra numbers of troops.

Player Name: Micheal Bradford

Army: Assault on Lothlorien

Warband 1 (Leader):

Druzag

5 x Goblin Warriors with Bow and Spear

2 x Goblin Warriors with Spear 

7 x Prowlers

Bat Swarm

Warband 2:

Muzgur

Orc Warrior with Banner

3 x Orc Warriors with Spear

5 x Wild Wargs

Warband 3:

Ashrak

3 x Vemon Back Spiders

6 x Goblin Warriors with Bow and Spear

6 x Prowlers

Warband 4:

Moria Shaman

5 x Goblin Warriors with Bow

4 x Goblin Warriors with Spear

Well the Assault on Lothlorien has certainly made an impression, with this it's 3rd appearance in these lists. It will definitely be interesting to see how they perform.

Player Name: Patrick McCormick (TO & Bye-Buster) 

Army: Army of Dunland (LL) 

Warband 1 (Leader):

Thyrdan Wolfsbane on Horse 

3x Dunlending Warriors with Shield

1x Dunlending Warrior with Banner and Shield 

2x Dunlending Horsemen 

4x Dunlending Huscarls

1x Crebain

Warband 2:

Gorulf Ironskin

3x Dunlending Warriors with Shield 

3x Dunlending Huscarls

3x Dunlending Warriors with Bow 

1x Dunlending Warrior with Banner and Shield 

Warband 3:

Frida Tallspear

3x Dunlending Warriors with Shield 

3x Dunlending Huscarls 

3x Dunlending Warriors with Bow 

Warband 4:

Wildman Oathmaker 

5x Wild Men of Dunland 

Model Count – 39

And finally, the bye buster list is another Army of Dunland. This is similar to the other Dunland army, although it swapped out the Chieftain for the Wildman Oathmaker and some Wildmen to bring some Fearless models to the fray.

So there's all the lists. Only thing now is to see who emerges victorious.