Attack on Underearth

A Dwarf Kings Hold Trilogy

The following three scenarios were inspired by the old Metagaming Microgame “The Lords of
Underearth”, representing multiple skirmishes of an Orc attack on a Dwarf stronghold. These scenarios
require both the “Dead Rising” and “Green Menace” games.

The usual Keys apply to all maps:

D = Dwarf Warrior

D2 = Shieldbreaker

Ax = Orc Ax Warrior

Gx = Orc Greatax Warrior

NOTE: Because of the Orc surprise, Son of Stone cannot be used by the Dwarfs in any scenario.

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brian
Surprise Attack!
Orc Raid! The Orcs have penetrated to our
first line of defense! Defend the bridge! Mind
the flanks! Don’t let these bastards get any
further!
Dwarf Token Pool: 3
Orc Token Pool: 4
The Orcs win if they move at least 2 Orcs off the
board at the exit point shown.
The Dwarfs win if they kill all of the Orcs or
prevent the exit of at least 2 Orcs.
Special Rule: Bridge
The narrow passageway flanked by inverted
tiles is a causeway over a deep chasm. The grey
tiles are impassable. A Dwarf can Shield Bash
an Orc over the bridge into the chasm
(eliminating it), but must succeed on a normal
attack for this to be successful.
Tactical Thoughts: Which way?
The Orc player must decide whether to risk the
quick and direct route over the bridge or the
more careful but longer side routes. Up the
bridge is quick, but risky and easy to defend.
Battle For The Passages
The Orcs have penetrated down one of the
main passages! Cut them off!
Dwarf Token Pool: 4
Orc Token Pool: 4
The Orcs win if they move at least 2 Orcs off the
board at the exit point shown.
The Dwarfs win if they kill all of the Orcs or
prevent the exit of at least 2 Orcs.
Tactical Thoughts: Second Guessing
There are multiple choices for the Orc player,
which is the best route? Misdirection will help
confuse the Dwarf player, who has limited
defenders.
Defend The King!
The Orcs have penetrated deep into the Hold,
they must be stopped before they defile our
home and our beer! Get yer drunken arses out
of the barracks and smash some Orc head!
Dwarf Token Pool: 4
Orc Token Pool: 4
The Orcs win if they kill the Dwarf King or if they
make it to the Throne Room and spend one
turn with no Dwarfs in the room.
The Dwarfs win if they kill all of the Orcs.
Special Rule: Throne Room
The 4x6 tile at the lower right represents the
Throne Room. The Shieldbreaker in the Throne
Room represents the Dwarf King.
Special Rule: Beer!
The barrel token in the Throne Room
represents the King’s finest Dwarf Ale. A Dwarf
can spend an Action to take a gulp of Ale to
remove an Injured Token. This does not work
for Orcs.
Tactical Thoughts: Free For All
The Orcs have some serious firepower, but have
a long way to go. Usually this scenario involves
a lot of dispersed battles as the Dwarfs try to
defend a lot of ground.