Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Magic is not a luxury in Cormanthor—it is a necessity. In this episode of our Cormanthyr campaign, we push deep into the ancestral woods to reclaim the Old Elven Court. What should have been a Drow stronghold is currently overrun by a massive horde of Gnolls, Orcs, Giants, and Minotaurs.
The Price of Hubris:
I first attempted to take the woods using only the Akh'Velar core—swords, spears, archers, and horse archers. While these are mid-tier compared to other factions, they were completely overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of the monster horde without magical support.
The Desperate Second Siege:
Our Heir arrives to reinforce Tangled Trees, bringing a powerhouse army:
The Akh'Velar Protectors: Elite heavy-armored hybrid units (men and women) who require 6 turns to recruit.
The High Mages: 5 units of mages to rain fire on the horde.
Mercenary Support: Lizardmen and the Anaconda blowgunners and infantry.
The Result:
One of the most intense battles I've ever fought. My infantry and cavalry was decimated, my mages ran dry on mana, and the battle seemed lost with 96% casualties on our side. It came down to the Faction Heir and his Coronal Guard bodyguard alone. Watch as he pulls a victory from the jaws of defeat against impossible odds.
#FaerunTotalWar #ForgottenRealms #Cormanthor #ElvenCourt #TotalWar #DungeonsAndDragons #Elves #MageBattle
Magic is not a luxury in Cormanthor—it is a necessity. In this episode of our Cormanthyr campaign, we push deep into the ancestral woods to reclaim the Old Elven Court. What should have been a Drow stronghold is currently overrun by a massive horde of Gnolls, Orcs, Giants, and Minotaurs.
The Price of Hubris:
I first attempted to take the woods using only the Akh'Velar core—swords, spears, archers, and horse archers. While these are mid-tier compared to other factions, they were completely overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of the monster horde without magical support.
The Desperate Second Siege:
Our Heir arrives to reinforce Tangled Trees, bringing a powerhouse army:
The Akh'Velar Protectors: Elite heavy-armored hybrid units (men and women) who require 6 turns to recruit.
The High Mages: 5 units of mages to rain fire on the horde.
Mercenary Support: Lizardmen and the Anaconda blowgunners and infantry.
The Result:
One of the most intense battles I've ever fought. My infantry and cavalry was decimated, my mages ran dry on mana, and the battle seemed lost with 96% casualties on our side. It came down to the Faction Heir and his Coronal Guard bodyguard alone. Watch as he pulls a victory from the jaws of defeat against impossible odds.
#FaerunTotalWar #ForgottenRealms #Cormanthor #ElvenCourt #TotalWar #DungeonsAndDragons #Elves #MageBattle
