Second Battle - Dagor-nuin-Giliath (The Battle-under-Stars)
Introduction
Morgoth became aware of the return of the Noldor and decided to attack before they
became too established. He sent forth a force that moved through the passes and assaulted
the Noldor on the shores of Lake Mithrim. Although caught unawares the Noldor were
victorious as the Orcs were no match for them in combat. The Noldor pursued the Orcs to
Angband, but Feanor got ahead of his main body and became isolated. Morgoth then issued
another host led by Balrogs who attacked the Noldor and a great battle began.
During this battle Feanor was slain by Gothmog, Captain of the Balrogs and the Noldor
victory was incomplete. This battle is divided into two parts – the first where the
Noldor are attacked while camped by the Shore of Mithrim, and the second battle as
Feanor led an attack against the survivors, in front of Angband, and was in turn,
attacked by a host issued from Thangorodim.
This scenario has been adapted for Fantasy Rules! 3 by Chipco.
Battle under the Stars
Armies
Noldor
1500pts from Noldor List
with High King Feanor as General
Sons of Feanor
Forces of Morgoth
1300pts from the Morgoth List
with an Orc Chieftain as General
No dragons or balrogs. Only Orc characters.
Terrain
There should be a river on the Orc players side of the table.
This should be played on a 6x4 table in 15mm scale.
Special Rules
The Noldor start next to the Shore of Lake Mithrim. The Orcs deploy 30cm from the Noldor.
No more than a quarter of the Noldor army may start the game in base to base contact with friendly troops.
Both sides must reduce their opponents morale clock to zero.
Advance on Angband
Armies
Noldor
150pts of Cavalry from Noldor List
with High King Feanor as General
Main Body
1200pts from Noldor List
Orc Remnants
200pts from the Morgoth List
Host of Thangorodin
1500pts from the Morgoth List
with Gothmog as General
No dragons or balrogs. Only Orc characters.
Terrain
This should be played on a 6x4 table in 15mm scale.
Special Rules
The Noldor main body can deploy up to 30cm and the Host of Thangorodin up to 60cm from the table edge.
Feanors group and the Orc Remnants must start in the middle of the table and within 10 cm of each other.
Both sides must reduce their opponents morale clock to zero.
Scenario Notes
The forces and special rules are designed to try and make the game follow the books as closely as possible. You may add, change or remove any special rules if you feel they are not appropriate.