Don't call Arichilles a αρχηγός!

[Harry Faversham]

Which is exactly wot Divtroclus, an Athenian Hero, has done!
A very insulted and upset Arichilles mentioned it in passing to his elite Spartan Guard, which set them off too! Gathering a bunch of allied underlings the Spartan King sallied forth to make Divtroclus eat his words.





As the two sides close, a finely mounted Divtroclus, taunts his old enemy.



Arichilles turns a contemptuous back on the Athenians, and after combing his hair, leads his elite Spartan Guard in a spirited rendering of...





"We only sing when we're winning!"

[k.b.]

Splendid looking battle Harry. Love the little box on each base where you can place your dice and thus recognise whose troops you are looking at....

[Harry Faversham]

Thank you Sir!

[Rich W]

Nice work Harry!

[Minuteman]

Ah, a little classical civilization in the land of the ancient Greeks.

Very nice figures, finely painted, and another interesting scenario. Will be good to see which way this one goes...

[Harry Faversham]

Both sides close rapidly, the Spartans' allies keen to impress King Arichilles, sprint ahead. The cavalry charging headlong into the serried ranks of Athenians, the archers sprinting to get a firing position...
disaster strikes within seconds, Athenian Hoplites counter charge. The archers are massacred, the cavalry thrown into routed confusion!







A wavering Spartan right flank is saved by a measured advance of the allied Phalanx. Which in turn forces an enemy unit to break and run.



This small victory is soon forgotten, the rout of the archers has left the Spartan elites dangerously exposed. The Athenian unit, elated at the butchery inflicted upon the hapless archers, takes the Spartans in the flank. Another Athenian unit smashes into the head of the Spartan line!



King Arichilles' perfectly honed strategical genius, senses the crisis of the struggle is upon him. The Spartan King shoulders his way through the struggling masses, he's spotted a smug looking Divtroclus, urging his Athenians on. Arichilles knows if he personally slays the Athenian General the day can still be his!

[MABO]

Lovely painted figures and cool armies. I also like the idea with the dice in the base.

[Harry Faversham]

The King's roar of...

"Ground spears!"

Has both Spartan and Athenian snapping to attention, and taking a backward step. Divtroclus sees his chance and spurs his warhorse directly at the Spartan King.





Valiant as his attack is made, Divtroclus is not fighting an ordinary man, he is fight Arichilles a King of Sparta! Arichilles, darts to one side and drives his spear deep into Divtroclus horse's chest. The animal collapses and Divtroclus is thrown into the dust.



Athenians gasp as the King steps in, and plunges his already bloodied spear, through their General's eye socket and then his throat. Divtroclus dies in a welter of blood and gore...

The Spartan King's Honour has been restored!



"Enough men have died already today!" The King shouts. "Go back to your loved ones Athenians, my quarrel is not with you today."

Arichilles' noble words bring harmony where mere minutes before, great discord had abounded. Both sides withdraw and the fight is over.