Deadmen

[tma]

If the Deadmen attack a Shadow Army in Orthanc, forcing it to retreat, and Saruman is left behind in Orthanc, is he eliminated? If not, how can he be? How can the FP capture Orthanc? Are these rules the same for the Ents, apart from the forced retreat?

[Krieghund]

Aug 1, 2022 20:58:55 GMT 1 tma said:

If the Deadmen attack a Shadow Army in Orthanc, forcing it to retreat, and Saruman is left behind in Orthanc, is he eliminated?

No, as the Army was not eliminated.

Aug 1, 2022 20:58:55 GMT 1 tma said:

If not, how can he be?

If he is without a Shadow Army, the only way is to move an Ent into Orthanc.

Aug 1, 2022 20:58:55 GMT 1 tma said:

How can the FP capture Orthanc?

If Saruman is there alone, a Free Peolpls Army can simply move into Orthanc. Saruman would be unaffected.

Aug 1, 2022 20:58:55 GMT 1 tma said:

Are these rules the same for the Ents, apart from the forced retreat?

Yes, except for their ability to eliminate Saruman while he is alone by moving in.

[tma]

If the FP uses the Paths of the Dead to bring the Dead Men into play, do they receive the 2 Dead Men in the Starting Setup PLUS the one for Paths of the Dead (3 total) or only the 1 for the Paths card?

[Krieghund]

They receive three.

[tma]

Can Strider be crowned if he is in the Army of the Dead?

[Krieghund]

Yes.

[rob]

Can Strider/Aragorn move as a companion while being in the Army of the Dead?
Or is his movement completely controlled and therefore restricted by Army of the Dead movement via the faction cards only.

[Krieghund]

Strider/Aragorn may move as a Companion while with the Army of the Dead. However, the Army of the Dead cannot move with him, and if he leaves it, it is immediately disbanded, and the Faction is eliminated. See page 14 of the expansion Rulebook.