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Oldhammer LOTR: The Muster of Bree

Ravens have brought news that the Shire and Breeland have been burnt and ravaged.
The defenders of the Shire have retreated south.
But in Breeland, a Resistance Leader has risen to forge the survivors of humanity from the ashes!
More armies of the Undead are heading to Bree again and in even greater numbers.

Aragorn the Ranger has decided to head south to Breeland, to help this mysterious Leader of the Resistance and rally Bree from certain doom.
Aragorn has left command of the defenses to Lord Commander Jeor Mormont and Jon Snow.
He cannot bring an army of Rangers with him, but he has sent a handful across the lands to inspire other nations to send contingents to Bree…
To Kislev and its Icy Queen, Rohan and the Horse Lords, Dale and King Brand, Deepwood Motte and House Glover, White Harbor and House Manderley, and to the mercenary Houses of Estalia and Tilea – the famous Dogs of War.

In the meantime, a lone Aragorn has fought his way to the northernmost part of Breeland, the forested village of Archet.

We now take you to the action…

Left to Right: Aragorn, Aeron Thistlewood, the "Rip Raffs"

Aeron Thistlewood is bandit chief of these parts.

This mini is an 80s Pre-Slotta Oldhammer Citadel figure from the Fantasy Adventurers Cavalry line (FAC)
His code is: FAC4 Mounted Sneak Thief with Dagger
Sneak Thief is pretty awesome descriptor!

Aragorn: Excuse me, I am Aragorn, also known as Strider the Ranger. Are you the Leader of the Resistance?

Aeron Thistlewood: Hail and well met. I am not the Resistance Leader you are looking for. I am a simple bandit chief trying to make my way in the world. However, I am on my way to Bree to look for this Leader and see if we can join forces with him? Shall we share the road?

Aragorn: Sure! (moves his wallet to his front pocket)

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Nice to see the older miniatures still out for adventure. Fun storyline…keep it coming, and lets hope the halflings of the Shire return to enjoy a full measure of revenge.

Condotta,
Thanks buddy. Sorry, no Hobbits this time. The Hobbits will return in the "Return to Moria" campaign, which is after the "Misty Mountains" campaign later this year.

The Muster continues….

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Farmers At Arms, Village of Combe

Further south, Aragorn and the Archet Bandits arrive in the farming community of Combe.
Considering that farmers and bandits have never gotten along, Aragorn decides to go meet them first – to smooth things out.

Left to Right: Aragorn, Gavin Appledore, the "Penny Crop Mob"

This mini's code is FAC5 Mounted Druid with Sickle

Aragorn: Excuse me, I am Aragorn, also known as Strider the Ranger. Are you the Leader of the Resistance?

Gavin Appledore: No, sir, I am not. I am a humble Druid and protector of these farmlands. I do know you! You are the Heir of Slitherine! Ummm… no… Isildur! Yes! The Heir of Isildur, and rightful King of the North. I am at your service, Majesty!

Farmer 1: I didnt know we had a king.

Aragorn: Then who is your Lord?

Farmer 2: We dont have a Lord, we're an anarcho-syndicalist commune. We take turns to act as sort of an executive officer for the week. But all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting by a simple majority in the case of internal affairs.

Aragorn: (sigh) Farmers…

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Those figures have a lot of character.Thanks for sharing.

Love the minis, nice to see them out

Excellent!

Are those bowmen on 20mm or 25mm square bases?

I always enjoy seeing photos of your collection, Mars. Thank you for sharing.

Ah thanks buddies!

YogiBearMinis,
Those are 20mm slottabases.

Now even more Mustering…

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Union workers join the fight!

Onwards to the industrial town of Staddle…

Aragorn and company have reached the great East Road and the town of Staddle, known for its Blacksmithies.

Left to Right: Aragorn, Howland the Hammer, the "Bellow Boys"

Aragorn: Excuse me, I am Aragorn, also known as Strider the Ranger. Are you the Leader of the Resistance?

Howland the Hammer: No, Im not the great leader of the Resistance, but my sources tell me, he can be found in Bree tomorrow. If he promises to fight for fair wages for workers everywhere, I will promise him my Hammer! What about you, Ranger? How do you feel about the 99%?

Aragorn: Strangely, I know nothing about politics, really… but I do know how to fight with a sword and a bow.

On the left is Howland the Hammer of Staddle.
He is the Master Craftsman, and all the Trade Union toughs recognize his authority.
With a word, he can shut down industry across Eriador with an event that is the most dreaded thing among the bourgeouis elite… Labor Dispute!

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