Before even getting a first game of The Pikeman’s Lament in, local rules expert (he wouldn’t say it himself, but I consider him so) Pat L. (aka Socal Warhammer) presented the local Rampant sycophants here in the Pacific NW with a version of Lion Rampant based on the Punic Wars era. It’s very well thought out as he had been working on it in private for sometime. As you may know Pat has written a version for Chariot warfare – it was in an issue of Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy a year or so ago. Having sold off most of my Macedonian/Successor army (including four pike phalanx units), it was nice that I held onto a few models. These are just enough for a core „retinue“ (not sure what the proper term will be) using Pat’s rules. Too bad the Scythed Chariot I still have can’t be used (yet).

The elies are Aventine (painted many years ago – as the rest of the models); the Companion/Cataphracts are 1st Corps – led by a Relic Seleucus; the Hypaspists a mixture of Foundry and 1st Corps.

The elephant profiles are based on Dragon Rampant’s Greater Warbeasts. Haven’t really pointed them up with Pat’s rules yet, but just wanted to post a teaser shot. I’m sure I’ll only be able to afford the use of one of the elies for a 24 point force. Here’s a link to the Pacific NW Rampant FB if you would like to join and check out Pat’s rules. Best wishes to you all on this Pacific NW rainy Friday the 13th (aka Templars Round Up Day).