Posts by Bryan B

it was a mighty roman victory......whilst yhe welsh fled in all directions.... the pedyts fought to the death.....

yep.....rampant is usually fairly quick.....I may use my late Romans for rampant anyway....

they could slip into lion rampant easy enough....theyre essentially the same atvthe core, the second edition is a bit more tactical than first....so e changes to units and flanks as an optional rule......though dragon rampant would fit many ofbthe armies I have too

yeah can do that.....if there's time could try a smaller lion rampant tie in game?

has anyone got any spare bucklers I can nab?

I'm up for either

dragon rampant having an outing last night.....Aztecs thumping Shauns fantasy army.....helped by his elite General not beu g able to attack.

it was a tough slog against the picts......not helped by tenacious skirmishers beating cavalry and holding out against Sagittariai.......the actual roman soldiers let me down.....obviously they're weren't commuted to the cause

I'm up for that, would we need to be using army break points as well though?

3 blocks of welsh infantry done......now for some cavalry....

rumours of Cynfarchwyn's relationship with his 'faithful' hirse Dylan preceed him......

Del Monte was merely returning the lamb of God the the priests.........all very innocent......

I'm up for a pulp game

I concur ....very thematic......

Del Monte....the name will echo down the ages....

have you got a painted boat ???🤔🤔

what sort of holy men harbour smelly barbarians.......they deserved to have their church burned down....

Del Monte echoes through the ages........

Backstory of Del Monte

Character Overview: Del Monte is the ambitious son of a prominent patrician family in Roman Britain, steeped in wealth and nobility. He stands at a commanding height, with dark hair and piercing blue eyes that blaze with a fierce belief in his own destiny. At 30 years old, Del Monte possesses the charisma of a leader and the ruthlessness of a conqueror. He is deeply intolerant of the changing religious climate of his time, vehemently opposing Christianity and the clergy, which he sees as a corrosive force eroding the traditional Roman values.

Motivation and Goals: Del Monte’s life is driven by a grandiose vision of restoring the Roman Empire in Britain, where he believes he should reign as its emperor. His motivation stems from a combination of his noble lineage and an unshakeable conviction that he is descended from gods. This sense of divine birthright fuels his ambitions and justifies his tyrannical tendencies. He hopes to gather enough power and support from local warlords and nobles to challenge any opposition and claim the throne of Strathclyde, a land rich with resources and strategic importance.

Significant Events: A pivotal event in Del Monte's life occurred during a family celebration following the death of his father. The festivities were marred by an unexpected ambush from rival factions, resulting in the death of many family supporters. This early betrayal created a deep-seated mistrust of other noble houses and reinforced Del Monte’s belief that only through strength and fear could he achieve his goals.

To solidify his power, Del Monte trained and organized a band of elite archers and militia, focusing on guerrilla tactics, precision strikes, and hand-to-hand combat. He quickly made a name for himself on the battlefield, earning a notorious reputation for burning down churches and targeting clergymen to discourage the spread of Christianity, which he saw as a direct threat to traditional Roman values.

His campaign against the clergy led to an escalating rivalry with Cynfarchwyn, a petty chieftain from Strathclyde. While Cynfarchwyn sees himself as a champion of the people, defending their rights against Del Monte’s tyranny, Del Monte views him as a short nuisance—an irritation to be swiftly dealt with, if he bothers to acknowledge him at all.

Relationships: Del Monte's relationships are fraught with complexity. He has few allies within the nobility, as his ruthlessness has alienated most who consider him a tyrant. His most loyal followers are those who benefit from his conquests and share his disdain for the clergy. Among them is Lucius, an experienced former soldier with a past as rich in betrayal as his leader’s, who serves as Del Monte's second-in-command and confidant.

Romantically, Del Monte has dalliances but remains emotionally detached. His closest connection is with Iulia, a woman of strength and cunning who harbors her ambitions and sees a potential match with Del Monte as a way to elevate her status as well. Yet, her intentions remain murky; while she admires his strength, she also recognizes the dangers posed by his obsessive ambitions.

Growth and Change: As Del Monte pursues his ambitions, he faces inevitable obstacles that challenge his worldview. The initial success in his campaigns fuels his arrogance, but the growing resistance from local chieftains, particularly Cynfarchwyn, and the defiance of the Christian populace forces him to confront the limits of brute force. With each burnt church and loss of loyal followers, he begins to realize that the empire he seeks to build cannot solely be maintained through fear, but also requires a tactical understanding of alliances and the hearts of the people.

Ultimately, Del Monte will be forced to confront the harsh reality of leadership—whether to continue on the path of tyranny or to adapt and evolve into a ruler capable of uniting the fragmented lands of Britain under his reign. It’s a treacherous balance between ambition and legacy, each decision shaping the future he dreams of, but also the man he will become in the process.

Through crises and rivalries woven into the tapestry of his life, Del Monte’s journey becomes a quest not only for power but an exploration of what it truly means to lead, inherited from the gods or not

Tribune Del Monte......is any other background or introduction needed.....