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1.9 Deployment and Rout Tests

Deployment​

Most battles will start with each player deploying his warriors near their table edge.

  • Warriors may be deployed up to 7” inwards from the table edge if playing on a 4' by 4' size table. If playing on a smaller table then set up 2" inwards from the table edge.
  • Warriors cannot be deployed above ground level.

Rout Tests

Battles typically end when a warband fails a Rout Test. A Rout Test is a Leadership test made by your Leader. Roll 1D12 and compare to his Ld.

  • If the Leader is out of action, knocked down, or stunned, use the best Ld among remaining warriors who are not knocked down or stunned.
  • If you pass, you may continue the battle or rout voluntarily.
  • If you fail, your warband flees the battle and you are defeated.

When to Take a Rout Test​

At the start of each of your turns, take a Rout Test if either of the following conditions is met:

  • Four or more members of your warband have been taken out of action.
    • (Some warbands use a threshold of five or more; see individual warband lists.)
  • You have three or fewer warriors remaining on the table.

Mounts and Animals count as warriors for the purpose of Rout Tests.

Voluntary Routs

At the start of your turn, if three or more warriors in your warband have been taken out of action, you may choose to rout voluntarily, even if not required to take a Rout Test.