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Lackland Goes North
A Narrative Campaign for The Barons’ War
Written by Tom Mecredy
Editing:
Andy Hobday
Layout & production:
Steve Beckett
Miniature design:
Paul Hicks
Painting:
Daniel Wegmann (HVM
workbench),
Darren Linington, Jez Allum
& Ben MacIntyre (Brush
Demon)
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INTRODUCTION
“The recovery of Normandy, and the
renewal of the war with the hated
French weighed heavily upon the king’s
mind. When word reached him that the
Scots planned to enter into an alliance
with France, he acted most decisively,
summoning his nobles and preparing
an expedition to intimidate his
northern cousin into submission.
William, sometimes called the Rough on
account of his prowess on the
battlefield, had entered into his dotage,
and John believed that he could easily
be bullied into submission…”
A fictional excerpt from Roger of Wendover’s
chronicle, describing the events leading up to
the treaty of Norham in 1209.
The relationship between England and Scotland is
a complicated one. Over the centuries, the two
kingdoms have squabbled over their shared
border in the rolling
hills and peaks of
Northumbria. Peasants
of this borderland
learned to fear bands of
armed men, whatever
flag flew from the
points of their lances.
Henry II had forced the
Scottish king, William
the Rough to swear
fealty to him at Falaise
in 1174, but this had
been rescinded by
Richard the Lionheart
in return for a large
payment which he used
to fund his adventures
in the Middle East.
By the time of King John, relations remained
relatively cordial. For his part, John was happy to
let William the Rough remain independent,
provided that he could count on him for support
in times of trouble. The pair met several times in
1206 and 1207, their budding friendship
blossoming. However, in 1209 rumours reached
John that the aging William was planning to
make an alliance with France, with the aim of
launching an invasion of Northumbria.
Needing to secure his northern border before the
war with France resumed, John amassed a sizable
army and headed north. This campaign follows
these two monarchs into Northumbria, exploring
a fictional clash between the two powers. History
has William the Rough paying John off with a
payment of £10,000 and the betrothal of his two
daughters to the English royal house. We have
chosen to imagine the aging William refusing to
be cowed, and fighting tooth and nail for his
independence.
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Bad Neighbours and Borders
This campaign is concerned with the squabbles
between neighbouring powers, namely England
and Scotland. The scenarios follow a
campaigning army into hostile territory, securing
supplies and seeking battle with the enemy. You
could easily use this campaign to recreate
Frederick I Barbarossa’s exploits in Italy, or some
other corner of Europe.
Like the other campaign packs in this series, the
scenarios grow in complexity as the campaign
continues, representing the confrontation
between England and Scotland escalating
towards a final confrontation at Norham outside
of Berwick upon Tweed:
Scouts are attempting to make off with some
livestock to help feed their invasion force.
(500pts)
Caught Napping:
Having made camp for the
night, John’s forces must fight for their lives
when their camp is attacked by Scottish raiders.
(750pts)
Battle is Joined:
With both sides looking to
bring the conflict to a decisive conclusion, the
English and Scottish forces meet at Norham,
where the fate of two nations will be decided.
(1000pts)
In the appendices, you’ll find a list of additional
units for Scottish armies, and rules for tracking
the supply situation of your retinue in the field.
Thinning the Herd:
The vanguards of the
English and Scottish forces clash on the outskirts
of an isolated Northumbrian village, while the
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THE PROTAGONISTS
John Lackland, King of
England
After unsuccessfully
attempting to rebel against
his brother's royal
administrators whilst Richard
was participating in the Third
Crusade, John was proclaimed King of England in
1199 after Richard's death.
War broke out with France (again) in 1202,
where John achieved early victories, but
shortages of military resources and his treatment
of Norman, Breton, and Anjou nobles resulted in
the loss of his empire in northern France by 1204.
Much of the next decade was spent attempting
to regain these lands, resulting in the raising of
huge revenues via taxes and rebuilding of
continental alliances.
John's attempt to defeat Philip in
1214 failed at the battle of
Bouvines due to a French victory
over John's allies. Returning to
England, John faced a rebellion by
many of his barons, unhappy with
his taxes and his treatment of
many of England's most
powerful nobles during the
campaign on the continent.
Although both John and the
barons agreed to a peace treaty in
1215 (the Magna Carta), neither
side had any intention of
complying with its conditions.
Civil war broke out with the
northern barons who, aided by
Prince Louis of France, causing
John's initial successes, most
notably the Siege of Rochester
Castle, to descend into a
stalemate.
By the time of his death in 1216, John was
regarded as the worst King ever to have sat on
England's throne due to his treacherous,
tyrannical and cruel nature.
It is recorded that John took part in numerous
battles and engagements which goes against his
cowardly portrayal, finding success with siege
warfare in particular.
King John had substantial dealings with the
Knights Templar. At the time of Magna Carta,
not only did Aymeric de St Maur the Master of
the Temple accompany him at the signing, but
King John was also residing with the templars
when the Barons first presented their demands.
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