AoF - At Death's Door

At Death’s Door

A Grim Clash Between the Mummified Undead and Vampiric-Ghostly Legions

Background: The Dead Rise Again

As a haunting twilight settled across the battlefield, two ancient undead forces rose from their tombs and crypts, compelled by dark magic and unending vengeance. A Mummified Undead legion, commanded by a terrifying leader in a war chariot, and the sinister Vampiric Undead accompanied by ethereal Ghostly Undead warriors, led by a Vampire Master astride a zombie dragon, faced each other. The battlefield glowed ominously beneath a moonless sky as both factions moved to seize power through six mysterious objectives, revealed by cryptic mission cards.

Deployment & Round 1: Shadows Gathering

The two undead armies crept across the field, positioning strategically, their hollow eyes fixed on critical objectives. A ghostly wail split the night as the banshees unleashed their terrifying cries, severely damaging the central ranks of skeletal warriors from the Mummified forces. Early casualties hinted at the carnage yet to unfold.

Round 2: Rise of the Zombies

The earth trembled violently, revealing three massive hordes of zombies rising right amongst the ranks of the unsuspecting Mummified Undead. Though weak individually, the sheer overwhelming number of attacks began to erode the mummy forces’ resolve. Blood—or rather, dust and bone fragments—began to fill the battlefield as units from both armies suffered grievous wounds. Yet no clear leader emerged, as objective points and mission cards kept both sides locked in a deadly stalemate.

Round 3: Titans Fall

True carnage erupted in this pivotal round. The Vampiric leader astride his monstrous zombie dragon tore into the heart of the mummified army, shattering their morale by destroying the opposing commander and his war chariot. In another brutal clash, the giant skeletal warrior also fell to the vampiric onslaught. Yet even these devastating blows didn’t decisively tilt the scale, as scores remained closely contested, keeping the outcome uncertain.

Round 4: Last Stand of the Undying

With both armies severely weakened and desperate, every move became critical. In an epic act of retribution, a giant skeleton wielding an immense bow sent a massive arrow soaring into the vampiric lord and his zombie dragon, banishing them back to eternal slumber. In the chaos, remaining units from each side scrambled desperately to secure objectives and snatch precious mission points.

When the dust finally settled, few remained standing. The battlefield was silent, littered with bones and spectral residue.

Final Score:

• Vampiric & Ghostly Undead: 18 Points

• Mummified Undead: 17 Points

Aftermath: Victory by a Thread

In a battle where the line between victory and defeat was razor-thin, the Vampiric and Ghostly Undead emerged narrowly triumphant. The Mummified army, despite valiant efforts and crushing blows delivered to their foe, fell just short. Yet, as both forces withdrew to their shadowy tombs to recover and regenerate, it was clear that their eternal rivalry was far from resolved. Both would rise again, thirsting for vengeance and glory.

Battle Masters' Verdict:

An exhilarating, close-fought battle provided suspense until the very last moment. Both generals proved their strategic prowess, managing their forces expertly in a clash filled with tense tactical moments and brutal combat. Despite the narrow margin, all players agreed: it was an extraordinary encounter in the timeless saga of Age of Fantasy. Already, whispers spoke of the next battle—another chance for the undead to settle their undying feud.