Virtus 2017 -just four more days😁 . Was it possible to get all of the West’s biggest names into one former furniture warehouse? Could more than three Cardiff players occupy the same table space without arguments about questionable parentage? Well, take your hat, add some salt and pepper and behold the illuminati!

This year’s runners and riders are;
G Jamieson – Communal Italians, style and control from the thinking man’s Kevin Roland

S Hacker- Communal Italians …..fear this man, the Clevedon Santa is a demon in disguise

Mark Clarke – Samurai . Don’t be drawn in by his youthful looks this “boy” has smashed more toy armies than a large boy who likes destroying toy armies, fact!


Rob James- Tribal Mongol  An interesting choice from the East Anglian gang master. Beware the corps with the Mongolian royal family in it!

Paul Bolam- N African Arab. A army for the real competition player. Shield and flank is to be feared by those infidels.

A Whitby- Hindu Indian. An army for the real Shoot and charge officianado. Those kids didn’t call him “ol windy” for nothing.

A Claxton- Tuareg    A real man’s army from the Clevedon Mafias number one enforcer.

Don McHugh- Christian Nubian. He has dominated the West for decades. More trophies line this man’s cabinets than a shop owner who sells trophies, in bulk.


Richard Walker- Nike Byzantine. He was scared that players might bring heavy Knights. He was the player who brought medium Knights to Devizes. The man responsible for knight-gate is to be feared and loathed in equal measure.

John Dennis- Umayyad Arab , an interesting blend of staying power and mobility.

Mark Mainwaring- Viking ! A master painter and a gent to fight.

Robin Jackson- the most Welsh Welsh army ever fielded. Jones the warlord supported by Jones the Bow, with Jones the Spear in support. It makes you proud!

Mark Fry😏- Feudal Polish The ladies’ favourite with wall to wall Knights. Don’t be charmed, he will leap on any mistake like a tramp on chips.

Nigel Poole😱- Anglo-Norman. More has been written about this man than any West Country player alive or living in Slimbridge. The Forest of Dean has produced no finer craftsman of sledgehammer tactics , combined with a smokers cough and a deep feeling of foreboding.

Chris Jackson😡😡😫😖😿😥More Vikings. The Nigel Poole of Cardiff returns after an enforced absence due to ; Lift gate, Horrobin assault charges, referee gate, games master gate and most alarmingly concession gate.

Steve Price😷Feudal English.  The charm of Teresa May combined with the people skills of David Blunkett. Don’t be put off by his short temper and superior attitude, he’s a real contender to face his Mc Donness

C Masefield- Nikephorians. One of the quieter players and as such may take us all by surprise.

James Churchill Later Crusader He may not like competitions, nor competitors, nor the rules, nor the period , nor the dice but any game will sure to be a joy.


Dave Allen Samurai A welcome return to competition circuit after his enforced absence😗

Mike Ferres- Almoravids👳🏼 A brilliant army choice and a magnificent player. What could possibly hold him back?

Colin Cavanagh Arabs. A wry smile and a gentle demeanour are just two of the things missing…..


Martin ( Colin’s mate) Feudal Scot. He may not like technology but meet a real gentleman of the game.

Andy Andrew Unwin ( no ones mate – umpire) Feudal Germans. The Tory who even the Tories dislike. His worries include where to ski next and how much to charge his tenants. A rules expert whose knowledge in unrivalled in Cardiff, we’ll Trade Street, the bottom bit at least!

Keith Mc Glynn Feudal German , Affectionately known as Davros, fear this man and never lend him money!

Philip Mackie- Ghaznavid mounted archery Masonic display team

John Gallacher Justinian Byzantine- Will the silent destroyer play? Women want to be with him, men want to be him, only time will tell………
Should be a brilliant weekend! See you all bright and early at Firestorm Carpet Warehouse! The Ferres household is of course ringing to the sounds of spray cans and pin vices as the Almoravid camel corps assembles. Doors open at nine o ‘clock’ for competitors and groupies

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Scenes outside Virtus 2016- get their early!

23 responses to “Virtus Reality 2017”

  1. Hilarious write up Mike; building up the tension nicely. Great mix of armies to get beaten up by 😳

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    1. You are joking – you ve left us mere mortals for the Power league! Been thinking of one Dayer- Mongols, Japamese, Chinese and Indians- I’d better float the name past you off line? 😗

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  2. Vladislav the Magnificent King of all Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, some other birch tree and swamp strewn frozen wasteland and Cambridge Avatar
    Vladislav the Magnificent King of all Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, some other birch tree and swamp strewn frozen wasteland and Cambridge

    I demand a recount!
    I was duped & conned & misled by some sly welsh school-teacher … he said
    “Oh pleeeeze don’t go using that killer Teutonic army with Burmese allies … I’ve ‘ad soooooo many requests for Teutonic lists. They are all playing with either Teutonic or Jumbos. So pleeeeeze do something in the spirit of the competition (smiley face, cheesey grin, sly wink).
    Yer right!
    Well it’s no more Mr Nice Guy … the gloves are off my precious!

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    1. Security notice:
      Please note that any criticism of da management will be met with robust action from Cavanagh/ Jackson conflict resolution services. You have been warned!

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  3. Wladislov Duke of all Lithuania, Protector of the Faiths, Honorary Khan of the Tartars (Cycling Proficiency Pass with Honors) Avatar
    Wladislov Duke of all Lithuania, Protector of the Faiths, Honorary Khan of the Tartars (Cycling Proficiency Pass with Honors)

    Do they parachute in, all dressed up in lurid Lycra?
    In which case I surrender immediately as I will be helpless with laughter & rolling on the floor!

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  4. Wilhelm Voyovoid of all Wallachia, Transylania, Carpathia and other such mountainous forested terrain south of civilization Avatar
    Wilhelm Voyovoid of all Wallachia, Transylania, Carpathia and other such mountainous forested terrain south of civilization

    PS … you forgot to mention all those smelly camels I would observe !!!

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    1. Camels smallest! I can show you the evidence- there were literally four queries about the German Fifteenth century freedom fighterS! Not to mention Malta but that might get you….erm….cross😂

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  5. Teutonic army with Burmese allies?…

    **Wearing a High Sparrow nun’s costume ringing a bell in hand and shouting “SHAME!”**

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  6. You’d fir right in this weekend!

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  7. Vladimir Czar of all the Putins (gone phishing) Avatar
    Vladimir Czar of all the Putins (gone phishing)

    They wuz closely allied them Burmese & them Teutons … had a common henemy the did you know … dem mongoly types. Just coz the book sayz I can ‘ave em dont mean it aint right – Nerrr ! So there.

    Just you wait Baldwin …. I’ll get my mate Donald to sort you out. Post troof or false nudes … I say it’s all a plot!

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    1. You are a very bitter man! If you carry on like this you will be on the naughty step with Unwin, Mc Glynn, Churchill, Jackson, ………etc

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  8. There I was innocently driving home – phone goes off (hands free of course) and its the geographically challenged one:
    “Your list is still wrong – mixed x-bow and spear, all or none”
    Me – “Check the sergeants with x-bow line, that’s the group that can be converted to mixed, not the spear line”.
    Author hangs up…..
    Once home, out of the kindness of my heart, I send a text offering to help check the lists, as he seems to be in difficulty……offer cruelly rejected out of hand. We’re doomed I say, doomed! 🙂 🙂

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    1. For the three years we have carried you, no charge!
      For the nights we have spent telling you that you what the Asterix means on armylists, no charge!
      For sending in a late list and sorting out the cut and paste document you submitted, no charge,
      For trying to amend your list whilst in work without the rules, no charge.
      I didn’t put the phone down………..It went flat😜…….erm…….no charge?

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  9. Mark (secret life of 4 year olds) Fry Avatar
    Mark (secret life of 4 year olds) Fry

    That’s a very large naughty step you’ve got there Mr B …

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    1. I’m thinking of adding a storey😬😬😬😬😬😬😆😳

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  10. Grand Vizier Saladin Defender of all of Gods Holy bits (& places) Avatar
    Grand Vizier Saladin Defender of all of Gods Holy bits (& places)

    Cut the lad some slack … he’s also got to deal with Nigel’s list you know … and the last one I saw was submitted on the back of an old crisp packet in crayon.
    Although, as a ‘teacher’ you’d expect he’d be used to that now …

    I bet Richard the Lionheart didn’t have such trouble with an army list that didn’t last longer than a year historically … “no offense like!”

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  11. Dodgy (you aint seen me) Davis Avatar
    Dodgy (you aint seen me) Davis

    PS: don’t mention Brexit … I warned you!

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  12. You may have just won the best painted prize- Diolch Amigo😉

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  13. Lord Cardigan, out in front, riding Ronald (not the President ... his horse you chump!) Avatar
    Lord Cardigan, out in front, riding Ronald (not the President … his horse you chump!)

    My host of Polish Knights are a beautiful and wondrous sight for sore eyes … and like the Light Brigade they will ride valiantly forth … “There my Lord. There! There are your camels!*”
    (*all copyright belongs to His Most Holiness and Majesty Keith McGlynn)

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    1. Nigel Poole versus Chris Jackson in round one!👀😗😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😆😫😆😫😜😂😿😬

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  14. Arsene ina sling Avatar
    Arsene ina sling

    I was there … I saw it happen … I heard the voices raised … the tantrums as one (both) pushed each other to the very limit of civility.
    Not a pretty sight.
    BHGS has ordered both parties to explain themselves in writing … I gather that dice were thrown in the changing rooms!!!

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    1. Strangely quiet for Cardiff…….civility has broken out amongst the uber competitive/ limited knowledge of the rules brigade! Nigel had his six inches and Mr Jackson 😰😂😰😂😿😂😰😂😖😆😳 went home with a prize!
      Thanks so much for coming, it was a hoot! Just been perusing the L’art site- found the update qrs and some rather nifty 120 point official rules?… Tempted for Britaniium in March?….?

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  15. Hamish MacHaggis Looord of all the Isles & chip vans north of Loch McNee Avatar
    Hamish MacHaggis Looord of all the Isles & chip vans north of Loch McNee

    Hmmm … 120pts … that sounds like a plan

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