He looked around him at the perfectly flat top of the mountain, strange he thought, a wise and industrious man must have done this. As he looked behind him the rest of his crew started to arrive at the top with the symbol of Poseidon on their shields
Finally they were all here and joy filled their hearts
They gathered together to perform the Pyrrhiche on the lovingly tended flat topped peak. As they moved though the familiar steps their hearts filled with joy and their voices sang out the paean
TRA LA LA
LA LA LA LA
TRA LA LA
LA LA LA LA
The Snowlord looked on, it was hard to tell if he was pleased or displeased, Ajax urged the men to sing louder, if the Snowlord was unhappy maybe Poseideon would look kindly upon them, although it was a long way to the sea. Failing that Ajax was strong and he had 29 men with him who would fight and fight well.
It had been almost a week since they arrived at the top of the peak and still the Archaeans danced and sang waiting for the Snowlord to decide their fate. I wonder what could be keeping him. maybe he had to sit down when Ray interrupted wearing, well I daren't describe it.
______________________________________________
This is excellent Martin. I really enjoyed the write up - it has an almost Homeric cadence to it that helps set the scene. It's also great seeing these old figures from Foundry. While perhaps a bit small compared to today's offerings, they still have wonderful character (those bronze and plank shields are particularly excellent).
As to points, we have 150 for Ajax and his companions and 30 bonus for Snow Lord's Peak for a total of 180. A nice bump for the roster AND it places you in first place in the points standings - awesome stuff.
Finally, as your prize for Snow Lord's Peak, I present to you (and let's try this again) an impressive brace of Sherman Fireflys from your friend James to add to your WWII collection a shiny red motorcycle and rider from our esteemed camel herder, Dave.
Well done Martin!
Achaeans are the coolest. Excellent work, Martin!
ReplyDeletecheers and now they have tanks
DeleteErrrr... Those tanks were just a gift for Martin, not my entry model! Typical snowlords, coming down here, giving away random stuff. That's no way to run a democracy! I didn't vote for him!
ReplyDeletePretty sure it's not a democracy
DeleteOkaay, tough crowd today. Sorry about that Martin and James. It's been duly corrected.
DeleteStrange snowmonsters living on mountain tops distributing treasure is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from the mandate from the masses, not from some abominable mountaintop ceremony!
DeleteI wouldn't have cared if I'd gotten the extra points for the Sherman's. How am I supposed to catch Martin up now?
DeleteThe only way to catch up is I take the paint off a load of figures. I know you will say it's an improvement but never mind the quality feel the width
DeleteFirst of all epic post Martin and lovely work! And a prize worthy of such a Homeric task, regardless of what James says (it sounds like there may be another saga there). And James, the SnowLord just trying to MAGA, Make the AHPC Great Again.
ReplyDeleteCurt been drinking, probably stiffening his resolve for meeting Ray again
DeleteApparently I should've just stayed drunk. :)
DeleteAlways a good move. Cheers Curt. Will make a great figure
DeleteLovely stuff Martin :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteGreat work Martin, will you be playing WAB with these?
ReplyDeleteCheers. No will play kings of war or to the strongest. Love KoW. Bonkers game but does work well, although I always lose
DeleteNice stuff! Well done.
ReplyDeletecheers
DeleteGreat looking achaeans! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
cheers
DeleteTruly excellent Ancients mate!
ReplyDeletecheers
Delete