High Elves in the Age of Magic - Part II - The Host Raised

SAGA is a fantastic game.

Especially when it is in a fantasy setting.

We decided to bring together GW/Warhammer Fantasy and SAGA - Age of Magic to play a short campaign representing the invasion of Ulthuan by the Goblin warlord Grom the Paunch. Fortunately, I still had my old GW High Elves. They just needed a bit of repainting.

Here is the stunning conclusion to my attempts to repaint and field a High Elf army for SAGA - Age of Magic.

The Host Re-raised

After monumental struggles with motivation with painting 28mm, I finally finished a High Elf force of about 6 points for SAGA - Age of Magic. Here they are.

L to R: The marines; their command group; the Shadow Riders (Ellyrian Reavers); Marine Captain (mounted); Mage; local citizen soldiers of Yvraine.

The Elven citizen's militia of Yvraine are green-themed and have shields depicting land-based dragons, and also horses over fields of gold but with a sky darkening with storm.

The Elf Commander - Captain of the expedition to defend Ulthuan from Goblin invasion, and his comrade the Mage.

The Shadow Riders with their fighting horses banner.

The command group of the Elf Marines with sea dragon banner (from somewhere on the internet).

Elf Marine champion with shield depicting the Drake of the Deeps rising up to strike terror into his opponents.

The Elf Marines with spear,

and with bow.

The Captain's shield rune ('Sendai') reminds the Elven warriors of dedication and sacrifice.

The Battle of Yvraine Plain

Despite the struggles to get them done, I was happy with the way the High Elves turned out.

They soon fought in the Battle of Yvraine Plain and emerged bloodied but victorious against the Goblins of Grom. The Shadow Riders were not under my command. They heroically charged out and comprehensively smashed a unit of goblins. However, they then charged onward into trolls while fatigued, overextended themselves and were practically wiped out. The Elf Marines manoeuvred but did not engage, though arrow fire killed several enemy. This was my elves' first battle since the 90s, and they will soon defend the city of Tor Yvresse itself in the final battle of the campaign.

The Marines, under a different commander.

The death ride of the Reavers.

Manoeuvring on the distant flank and feeding SAGA dice to friendly forces.