OT2026 Round 3

Despite Caesar being surrounded by a Double Time & captured early after a bold sally on the right flank, the dice & cards favoured the rebels enough to secure a comfortable win in game 1.

The second game saw Caesar fall again but this time to a random stray pilum. Insult was added to more frustrating dice for Brad. Labienus fell too, with his men but Pompey held the hills long enough to eke out a win, with inspired centre leadership of his doughty mediums & horse barely forestalling Maximus’ charge at the soft rear of the leaderless left flank. 

Open Tournament 2026 [Round Three - Game 1]
319 Munda (45 BC)
A (Caesarian) 8 vs Marco (Pompeian) 4

After the initial skirmishing Caesarian forces moved forward. Their Cavalry Charge gained some momentum (1-0). The ensuing battle on the slopes was not favourable for Caesar's army. Labienus hurled forward, shattering Caesar's left (1-2), threatening to outflank the enemy forces locked in melee in the Center (1-4). Caesar rushed to enter the fray (3-4), stabilized the flank, and even managed to capture Labienus (6-4). With the aid of Fortuna, Caesar managed to deflect a desperate Cavalry Charge and break through onto the hill.


Open Tournament 2026 [Round Three - Game 2]
319 Munda (45 BC)
Marc (Caesarian) 6 vs A (Pompeian) 8

This time after a prolonged skirmishing, Pompeius decided to come down the hill with his Right. Caesar was quick to engage. After a quick and bloody engagementCaesar seemed to gain the upper hand (4-3). Having lost his infantry, Pompeius took over the Cavalry. Caesar was forced to flee the field. Pompeius in hot pursuit, was almost cut down (5-5). Labienus launched his assault on the far end, finally managed to drove back the opposing enemy flank. 


It is a long debt posting the report of our games played on 29 May.
Fortuna had a major part in both of our games. The games might have ended the other way around quite easily.
Thanks Marc for the night, and his unwavering good humor till the very end.