Robin Hood Captured!!
Prince John Wounded!
Village Revolts!

The Robin Hood Game held at American Eagles in Tacoma was a creative event with three different sides, each with potentially different goals to accomplish in order to win. Robin was tasked with removing the hoard of gold being collected in the village by Prince Johns Tax collectors and with the potential permanent removal of Prince John who was out on a hunting expedition.

A substantial group of nuns, priests and friars approached the village from the far side but since they were “of the cloth” were ignored by both Robin and the Princes men.

Robin’s men had just begun their assault on the village taking out all but one crossbowman (being careful not to hit the dancing bear) when they were forced to turn their attention to the arrival of the Prince and Sheriff along with a mounted troop of armored knights. The longbows of Robin’s men did terrible damage with many knights and horses being slain before they could ride thru the rain of arrows. During the ride Prince Johns horse was hit and he made an ungraceful tumble from the saddle. The Prince managed to stand and was wounded for his efforts.

Sensing the potential death of Prince John, Robin was about to urge his men forward when two additional troops of the Prince’s knights and crossbowmen arrived from the rear. Robin was forced to abandon his attempt at the gold and begin a withdrawal. Taking a chance, he led his bowmen to the edge of the forest in an attempt to kill the nefarious Prince. Every shot missed. After several tries the Prince managed to remount and moved himself to a safer location.

Meanwhile Robin’s gamble at killing the Prince had put his own men in a exposed position, which allowed them to be beset by armored cavalry. After a valiant fight Robin was knocked unconscious, tied up and taken towards the castle.

Meanwhile the members of the holy troop had arrived at the village and immediately informed the Prince’s men that they were there only to collect the “offering” to the church. The few remaining knights drew their swords, the tax collector turned and ran, and the villagers revolted. The knights were quickly swarmed under by the “armed’ holy men and the villagers who had decided they had had enough of the Prince and his taxes. Soon the friars had collected what they came for and headed back to their wagons.

The Prince’s remaining knights, having completed the capture of Robin, raced towards the village to recover the lost gold. The bishop ordered his holy flock to defend him while he delivered the gold to safety. The armored knights were stopped for a short time by a wall of friars and nuns, but the delay was long enough. The bishop had escaped with several chests of gold.

The Prince has now decreed a public trial and hanging for Robin Hood to be followed by burning the village to the ground for their traitorous actions. Afterwards he plans on going to “church” to collect the gold that was taken from him.

After the battle

It was noticed by many that the even though the Sheriff rode with Prince John he offered no assistance when the Prince was hit. Some even rumored that he smiled.

Little John, seeing Robin captured and tied up, broke and ran into the woods. Friar Tuck just sat down where he was and finished the keg of ale he had brought for “refreshment”.

Thanks to Bruce Meyer for putting on the event, and to Wes & Tim for being great opponents.  I had a wonderful time and look forward to gaming with all of you again soon!  Great figures, Great Terrain!!  The Norman knights were beautiful and I have never seen so many holy men in one place at one time!  It was also nice to put faces to some of the names I have been emailing for ideas and advice for the past few months!

Thanks to all!