Bretwalda

 Finished a foot Warlord for my Saxon 'Saga' Warband. 

Figures are 'Victrix miniatures' with 'Little Big Man Studios' transfers.

I have been enjoying some Saga games recently. The system has really captured my imagination, I guess it helps that a lot of my gaming group friends are also into it. This also helps to get things painted up, as I'm adding models between each game.

I must admit to going a little overboard and buying a few of the supplements. Age of Hannibal and Age of Invasions being a couple. The books are beautifully laid out and great pictures throughout to inspire.

It has been a tough learning curve building up my Anglo Saxon army and learning to get the most out of the battle board. I have been able to paint up more models to give me some options in games. I have no doubt that my army will change again but at present I field..

Warlord: Mounted or on foot option.

8 x Hearthguard: Mounded (2 points).

12 x Levy Archers (1 point).

12 x Levey Spear (1 point).

8 x Warriors (1 point).

8 x Warriors (1 point).

A 6 point army with the 8 Hearthguard unit as my heavy hitters.

The abilities on the board suit large units and I have had advice to turn a Warriors unit into another Levy unit but I kinda like the way the army plays just now!

Having lots of games, losing lots, but winning a few here and there. As I get to know my army and battle board, every game is a new lesson and im getting better or tougher to beat :) !

(I must stop charging with in my warlord).

 Next game is on Thursday against another Saxon army and an experienced player. No doubt I'll be rethinking my tactics on Friday but that's half the fun! 

Here is the warband so far.

That's my Saga ramblings. I use this blog more of a gallery for my projects to keep me motivated, but I'll keep updating on the exploits of the Saxon army.  Loving the games and collecting the figures.

Hearthguard

 My mounted Saxon Hearthguard for Saga. Victrix miniatures with LBM transfers. 

Warlord

Some pictures of the finished warlord for my Anglo Saxon warband.

 

Saxon Horse

 For my Saga games I wanted some mounted Anglo Saxon troops.

 I decided to use up the Saxon looking parts from the Victrix Norman's box. Short Chainmail, Round shields and plain helmets. For the command base I'll use the longer Chainmail and give the warlord a kite shaped shield. 

Here are some WIP images of the mounted troops.

Saga Age of Vikingss

 I have been playing a few games of Saga 'Age of Vikings' below are some Victrix Miniatures, Dark Age figures that I have been painting up. 

So far my Anglo Saxon force is..

Warlord and Standard Bearer.

1 x 4 Hearthguard.

1 x 8 Warriors. 

1 x 12 Levy Archers.

1 x 12 Levy.

(38 figures in total) 

I'll probably add a mounted Hearthguard unit soon. However, it has been brilliant painting 38 figures for a 4 point army. Next multi player game is at the weekend and no doubt I'll be planning a new army after that.