In the summer of 1706, Charles Town, Carolina found itself preparing for yet another test of its defenses. A combined French and Spanish force gathered off the coast, probing the inlets and islands while the town’s militia, garrison, and small flotilla worked to anticipate where the blow might fall. The scope of the landscape, forces mustered, and the fortified harbor… Read More »Lefebvre’s Charles Town Expedition Scenario
In this scenario, we recreate the pursuit and capture of the pirate Stede Bonnet in the Cape Fear River in 1718. After returning to piracy under the name Captain Thomas, Bonnet hauled his leaking sloop, the Royal James (Revenge), into a quiet waterway off the Cape Fear River to careen and repair her hull. When the crew of a captured… Read More »“The Gentleman’s Final Hour” Scenario
In the turbulent waters of the Caribbean, fortune often favored the bold. In the “Dueling Convoys” scenario, two merchant fleets find themselves on a collision course along the Jamaican shipping lanes. Both crews are thirsty for the easy profits of seizing the other’s precious cargo. The Captains must make decisions that may put their own fleet at risk, in hopes… Read More »Dueling Convoys – An Oak & Iron Scenario
In this scenario, we’ll delve into the semi-historical, semi-fictional adaptation of a historical naval conflict I’m calling the “Seige of Nassau“. It is adapted from a brief confrontation between Charles Vane and Woodes Rogers in 1718 at the Nassau Town Harbor. Historically, the “battle” wasn’t much of a fight and more of a “strategic retreat”. This scenario attempts to use… Read More »Seige of Nassau: Oak & Iron Scenario
In this scenario, we’ll delve into the heart of a historical naval conflict known as “Wager’s Action”. It was a pivotal confrontation during the War of Spanish Succession in 1708. This article introduces a playable scenario for the Oak & Iron tabletop game, allowing players to step into the shoes of Sir Charles Wager and engage a formidable Spanish treasure… Read More »Wager’s Action: Oak & Iron Historical Scenario
We’ve not had new content released for Oak & Iron in a while, however, there have been updates to Blood & Plunder this year. Raise the Black is the latest expansion project for Blood & Plunder by Firelock Games. This new expansion includes a number of new scenarios. This article contains a number of new Oak & Iron scenarios converted… Read More »Raise the Black – A Wanted Man Scenario
AMAZING RACE – SCENARIO OVERVIEW: The Amazing (Ah-maze-ing) Race is a custom Oak & Iron scenario that pits players in a non-combat sailing and navigational race. Rather than sinking your opponents, your goal is to outmaneuver them as you sail through a dangerous rocky, shoal-ridden, archipelago. Historical Background Competitive racing of all types has been a part of human culture… Read More »The Amazing Race – An Oak & Iron Scenario
A Spanish treasure fleet was caught in a torrential storm last night, during which several ships were lost. But rumors of a sighting of one galleon dashed upon the rocks and run aground in the nearby shoals have spread like wildfire. Crews from around the region have set out to be the first to recover what treasure may still lie… Read More »Plunder! – An Oak & Iron Scenario
In the famous Battle of Hudson’s Bay (aka the Battle of York Factory) a French warship commanded by Captain Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville defeated an English squadron of 3 ships commanded by Captain John Fletcher. Recreate this historical battle in the Oak & Iron miniatures game. Below are new rules for Ice terrain, two new admirals, and pre-built forces to… Read More »The Battle of Hudson’s Bay: Oak & Iron Historical Scenario