Shekemesh vs. Kyzikos, Round 1
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Shekemesh: Pressing for Advantage
Seeing an outnumbered foe, the right wing presses to engage, aiming to secure the flank and later turn the corner onto the Kyzik battleline. The nearby Hypaspists press forward to support this, though they are leery of coming to grips with the Ghul Guard.
The Pike block presses forward in echelon with their Skirmisher screen, seeking to confront the weaker Spearmen and Crossbowmen before them, while they too try to keep distance from the Ghul Guard. The entire Shekemesh strategy in fact hinges on delaying any melee with the undead champions, and hoping to either avoid them entirely or flank them.
The left flank Horsemen move to harry the Kyzik flank, while the Auxilia moves to defend the forest in case the Kyzik cavalry presses forward.
Kyzikos: Cover the Left!
The Kyzik cavalry was wisely held in reserve, as it is all needed on the left flank. Any delay risks letting the Sheks roll the entire army!
The center and right cavalry swing to the left, while the outnumbered Bannermen on the left stall for time. The rest of the army brings it’s superior missile power to bear, with the Skirmishers angling for a shot on the opposing Horsemen, hoping to compensate for leaving their right flank open.
The Ghul Guard and it’s retinue are pinned; they would press forward, but fear exposing a flank and instead wait for the cavalry to arrive.
Outcome
The sole casualty is one Kyzik Bowmen, routed by concentrated fire despite the Kyzik missile weapon edge. The Shek army is in a strong and potentially devastating position.
Jasper Phillips