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The Saxon Aesc has colonised an area of land in the east of Britannia circa AD 500. The border is the River Glein. The British Dux Bellorum Arthur (aka Arthwys or Artorius) is flush from a number of victories elsewhere and decides to attack the Saxons with the aim of destroying their army and enslaving their people. According to Nennius this is the first of Arthur’s twelve battles. This is a test for a game designed by Ernie Fosker which he will stage using Comitatus rules at

Proof copy of the new edition of Comitatus arrived from the printers today. Having a good look over it and hopefully soon ready to go live.

Coracles have been seen off the coast near Southwold! Will the wild, painted Picti from the North ally with the Saxons or are they on their own mission of plunder? I have been busy painting a Pict contingent for our ongoing Dux Britanniarum campaign set in Caer Colun. The archers are old Irregular and Minifigs 25mil. They bring to mind Rosemary Sutcliff’s description of the wee dark folk: "Long before the Epidii came following their white horse out of the sunrise, long befor

In 772, fed up with Saxon raids, Charlemagne launches an invasion of Saxon territory to bring them to heel. Charlemagne’s first target is...

New edition of Comitatus in development.

Newly painted 15mm warriors of the Dark Ages.

The British leaders were feeling confident and perhaps a little cocky after their previous Dux Britanniarum victory over the Saxons in...