A Song of Ice and Fire : Tabletop Miniatures Game

King Robert Baratheon is dead, and those in control of the Great Houses of Westeros have decided it’s time that they had a representative on the Iron Throne. The crows have been sent out. The bannermen

Thinning enemy ranks before the real battle has even begun. In battle, the goal is to defeat your opponent without being defeated, yourself. If you can attack your enemy and they

If the Lannisters are known for one thing, it’s their deep pockets. Their wealth lets them afford only the best when it comes to arming and armoring up their troops. Halberds tend to be a relatively che

The horsemen of Winterfell are well known for their expert riding skills. Though Stark Outriders eschew the heavier armor of many other mounted units, what they lose in durability they more than make up for in mane

Some units can be judged on their military skills or strength, but in war, when another army is advancing, loyalty is a much more valuable asset. The Sworn Swords are the bedrock of the strategies of the Stark comm

A Sturdy Bulwark Against Incoming Attacks. The great Houses of Westeros had many other, smaller Houses that paid feal

Everyone in the Free Folk army is ready to go to battle. In Westeros, it’s not just the men that will put their lives on the line out on the battlefield. Especia

In combat, hitting the enemy without them being able to hit you back is a very powerful ability. In the battles of Westeros, warriors armed with bows can whittle down even heavily-armed foes, bringing victory to o

One thing remains true for the unaligned forces in the War of the Five Kings, whether they’re fighting for coin, self-interest, or simple survival, they always remain true to themselves. They are a wild card

The dregs of society still have a place on the battlefield. The Mountain’s Men are drawn from the dregs of society. These men have no morals and it shows in how they f

Even the lowliest Lannister soldier has shining armor and weapons. Of all the Great Houses of Westeros, there is none

Crossbowmen extend the reach of a Commander across the battlefield. When it comes to training soldiers, Crossbowmen require a lot less work than average. The real cost comes in th

Wars are fought with money, and in the War of the Five Kings, none of the Great Houses are more financially equipped than the Lannisters. They outfit their troops in the best armor and arm them with the finest steel.

Technological breakthroughs can turn the tide of a war. When in war, a Commander must take advantage of all of the technology at their disposal. Minor breakthroughs can prov

The Free Folk in the north care not for the squabbles of the various Houses south of The Wall. These nomadic tribes will go where they please. And recently, they’ve been flowing their way into warmer c

THE NIGHT’S WATCH IS EVER VIGILANT Far in the north of Westeros, The Wall protects the civilized lands from the dangers that lurk beyond. Manning The Wall is the Night&rsquo

Unshakable Faith Can See a Man Through Any Conflict The Poor Fellows do not wear fancy armor. Their weapons are whatever was close by when they headed into combat. But ene

Nobody Wants to End Up as Next Week’s Fashion Many in Westeros regard those in the Free Folk army as savages, and many in the Free Folk seem to go out of their way to enhance that

Swift and Maneuverable, the Ranger Trackers Can Find Any Weakness in an Enemy The Ranger Trackers are certainly not the hardest-hitting or most heavily-armored cavalry unit in Westero

House Bolton gets the award for most-armored unit on the field of battle. The Flayed Men cavalry are clad in heavy plate armor and their horses are equally armored in thick barding. On