Orcs in the Webbe

Count Lupe though is aware of Soho's plans and is preparing to flee Albion.

Count Lupe resplendent in his long red cloak and his two bodyguards are preparing to flee along with their cavalry escort. They start in the ruined church.

Map & Setup

For the initial set up please see the map below.

Scenario Forces

The Albion Street Runners

Napoleon Soho [Veteran Orc]
Pistol, Sword

George Ruthohno [Experinced Orc]
Orc Bessie Musket, Pistol

Edward Blackrock [Average Orc]
G-Carbine, Sword

Henry Gobbs [Raw Orc]
Orc Bessie Musket, Sword

Hussar [Experienced Orc]
Carbine, Sabre

Hussar [Average Orc]
Carbine, Sabre

Hussar [Average Orc]
Carbine, Sabre 

Hussar [Raw Orc]
Carbine, Sabre 

Lupe's Forces

Count Lupe [Worn Average Vampyre]
Ferach Pistol, Sword)
Two spells chosen as per the normal rules but the 'Evil Mist' spell is not available for this Scenario and if a six is thrown.

[Fresh Experienced Werewolf]
Standard Musket, Axe

[Fresh Experienced Werewolf]
Standard Musket, Axe

Zombiski Cossack Leader [Fresh]
Sword, Axe
Six Wounds

Zombiski Cossack [Worn]
Sword, Axe
Four Wounds

Zombiski Cossack [Worn]
Sword, Axe
Four Wounds

Zombiski Cossack [Decayed]
Sword, Axe
Four Wounds

Zombiski Cossack [Decayed]
Sword, Axe
Four Wounds

Victory Conditions

Count Lupe wins if he is successful in escaping the scene into the forest via the track beyond the churchyard.

The Runners win if they are successful in capturing or killing the Count.

Having recently carried out research into the Bow Street Runners, the forerunners of today's police force, it occurred to me that it would be possible to use the Runners in Flintloque.

The Bow Street Runners - an historical background The Bow Street Runners were formed in 1749 by Henry Fielding, a Bow Street Magistrate. His blind half brother Sir John Fielding, 'The Blind Beak' took over the running of the Runners after Henry Fielding died in 1754. Initially, there were eight plain-clothes runners.

As time went by foot and mounted uniform runners were created. The Runners eventually had authority to travel anywhere in the United Kingdom in the pursuit of criminals. It wasn't unknown for them to travel abroad. The foot and mounted patrols were known as 'Robin Redbreasts', on account of their red waistcoats. By the late 1810's, early 1820's the Runners were at the height of their fame.

The Runners successfully arrested the Cato Street conspirators in London on February 1820 after a fierce hand-to-hand fight. The conspirators known as the Spenceans planned to kill the British cabinet. Runners other duties included guarding Royalty, stopping duels and investigating thefts and other crimes. Robert Peel became Home Secretary in 1822. He opposed the Runners and fought to have them replaced by a new police force, the Metropolitan Police. Peel finally achieved his aim in 1829. Although the plain clothed Runners remained separate from the Police they remained in existence until 1839. The Runners badge of authority was a crown tipped baton.

Several of the Runners were famous in their day. These include John Townsend who guarded Royalty and was an expert on highwayman. Townsend started his career under Sir John fielding and was still working as a runner in the 1820's. George Ruthven led the runners into the building where the Cato Street conspirators were hiding. Henry Goddard joined the runners in the 1820's and remained a Runner until they were disbanded. Goddard left behind a diary of his cases. Other runners included William Ballard, John Sayer and Vickery.

Webmaster's Notes

The above was first published in Alternative Armies Loque & Load magazine in the Spring of 2002.

The scenario was accompanied by two other scenarios and a background article, also by Adrian Banfield: The Bank of Macbeth Robbery, Barn Room Brawl and The Albion Street Runners.

The Valonian equivalent of the Bow Street Runners have also appeared recently under the moniker of The Bone Street Rumblers in Alternative Armies magazine, The Notables Newspaper.