Game 1
Asqwasqw (Greeks): 5 banner
Toganalper (Persians): 4 banners
Game 1:
The game started with the Greeks reformed their lines while arrows rained down among them. Persian archery failed to find it’s mark, but their valor in close combat was evident. When the Greeks advanced quickly with a double time command, they managed to push the Greeks back, killing a hopolite and Xanthippus. Perilaus advanced forward to support the troops and managed to push a wedge into the Persian lines. He too however, fell in battle, and the rest of the Athens retreated across the river to safety. It was then that the Spartans arrived, pushing the Persians out of the hills. Leotychides charged downhill with his Spartans, routing the tired Persians and giving the Greeks the victory in a close fought battle.
Game 2
Toganalper (Greeks): 5 banners
asqwasqw (Persians): 4 banners
The game began with the Greeks pushing forward on the left and the right flank. Mardontes advanced quickly to block off the Spartan approach. Some light arrow fire and a contested river crossing dissuaded the Spartans from advancing, leaving the Athenians to try to win the fight by themselves. The Greeks were well coordinated in their advance, and soon had a full line of Hoplites on the river. The Persians stood firm at the river crossing and managed to deal some heavy damage, but their left flank started to crumble. Seeing this, Artayntes rushed forward and closed the gap, killing the the Greeks before they could push through. He started to attack down the line, killing the Greeks as he went, but failed to finish off a group of Athenian Hoplites. That gave the Greeks the momentum they needed to push through, and with heavily wounded troops managed to take down Tigranes in a surprise attack. Another close game.
First tie of the tournament! Thanks for Toganalper for showing the the ropes of Vassal.