Midgard Heroic Battles

Midgard Heroic Battles from veteran gamer James Morris comes a tabletop miniature wargame rooted in the heroic leadership of Achilles, Boudica and Beowulf.  Players take control of a force of warriors and heroes as they build their reputation and crush their enemies through mighty feats of battle. Midgard Heroic Battles can be played in any historical, legendary or fantasy setting where warriors fight it out with swords, spears and shields. From the siege of Troy to the battle of Hastings, from the frost giants of Norse myth to the dwarfs of the mountain halls, from Arthur to El Cid, Midgard places you on the field of battle. The game is miniatures – and scale –  agnostic, so you may play with any figures that you choose. This book contains all the rules that you need to play, including sorcery and flying sections, five scenarios, twelve sample force lists and an appendix to help you create your own forces and heroes. Will the bards sing of your reputation…or will you be food for ravens?

• Hero-Centric Action: Warlords, champions, and sorcerers lead from the front line. They spend “Mighty Deed” points every turn to rally units, cast magic, or challenge enemy leaders to single combat.
• Reputation System: Forces do not fight to the last man; instead, players track a shifting “Reputation” score. Performing mighty feats increases your reputation, while losing units or refusing single combat lowers it. When a force’s reputation breaks, the army flees.
• Dice Pool Combat: Attacks use a straightforward d6 pool mechanic. Damage reduces a unit’s “Stamina” (representing both physical casualties and fighting spirit). High armor values mitigate damage by requiring multiple hits to trigger a stamina loss.
• Mutual Support Lines: Combat results favor tight positioning. Nearby friendly units can provide “Support Saves” to cancel incoming enemy hits, which naturally encourages players to form shield walls or checkerboard battle lines.
  
  
  System Versatility

  • Miniatures Agnostic: The game is entirely scale and miniature agnostic. You can use existing models from any manufacturer in any scale (such as 15mm or 28mm) as long as both armies share a consistent unit width frontage (referred to as a “Spear Throw”).
  • Multi-Genre Compatibility: The core book serves as a historical, legendary, and fantasy toolkit. It contains 12 sample force lists covering diverse settings like the Siege of Troy, the Battle of Hastings, Arthurian Britons, and fantasy clashes featuring Elves, Dwarves, Frost Giants, or Undead.
  • All-in-One Package: The rulebook includes the foundational rules, fantasy sorcery and flying mechanics, 5 standalone scenarios, and an appendix for custom unit creation. Expansions are also available, such as the digital campaign pack The Iron Valley, which features a narrative dwarf-versus-orc conflict.