Marc & David set up for the big Battle for Fire Keep Fortress game.

The Fire Keep Fortress board set up and ready for the big battle.

The secret passage way into Fire Keep Fortress.

The Allies made up of the Norse Invaders, Knights of the Rose, Ancients, and Mercenaries split up to fulfill their mission!

The Allies descend into the depths of the fortress.

Taurus, Minotaur of the Maze makes his way accross the first bridge.

The Black Knight of the Dragon Knights prepairs to battle the approaching minotaur.

Nu'Minn-Ah, Ancient Gladiatorial Cyclops guards the center of the inner keep.

Another shot of Nu'Minn-Ah.

View from the right side of the board.

A shot of the guarded portcullis to the throne room.

Captured, the Norse Hero Brahn Life Cleaver can only hope for his rescue. (Notice the Black Knight in the upper right guarding him.)

Closer shot of Brahn's perilous position.

Overhead view of the prisoner and the Black Knight.

Wider view.

Taurus and Magne, Berserker of the Bear team up and engage the Black Knight to save Brahn, caged above the lava.

A look across the mid-bridges.

A Dragon Knight on patrol.

Duke Rathor surveys the below courtyard at the enterance to the throne room.

Lord Varghoss and Lars of the Norse Invaders enter the throne room for the final battle.

Top view of the throne room.

Side view of the throne room.

No flash for ambiance.

... and from the other side.

Medusa roams the keep looking for intruders.

Top view of Medusa near her sacred pool.

A shot of the right middle outer bridge.

A shot of the imposing Fire Keep Fortress.

David running one of the several games of Rusted Heroes at this OrcCon Show.

View of the portcullis that leads to the throne room, the final goal for the heroes.

A view of the right side bridge from the middle.

Varu'Lfur, the Werewolf from Within... "IT'S A TRAP!"

Dragon Knight foot knight on patrol along the middle most upper bridge.

"IT'S STILL A TRAP!"

A Father and Son team take the first crack at defeating the Dragon Knights rescuing Princess Ellsbeth.

The Father and Son discussing the best strategy to make their way through the keep.

David looking astonished that they made it to his beloved throne room, inconseivable.

Particpant making his move.

Game description posted by the OrcCon Staff.

The Alliance rushes across to the mid-section to battle the cyclops on guard.

Wider view of the mid-section of the board.

Nu'Minn-Ah prepaired to host the intruders along with the spinning meat grinder.

David clarifys an ability for a Norse Invader character for a participant.

The center part of the mid-bridge is removed for easier access for the participants.

After defeating the cyclops the heroes push forward to the final courtyard.

A player from the heroes side rolls a CRITICAL STRIKE!!! Instant death follows for the recipient.

Medusa approaches the combat fray.

Now free Brahn, Life Cleaver of the Norse Invaders rushes up the stairs to the final courtyard.

Top view of the battle.

After defeating the Black Knight these two hurry to catch up to their allies.

Prepairing for the final conflict.

Not all the Allies made it to the throne room but enough to make it a challenging fight.

The Alliance have made it to the throne room in strong numbers for the final battle.

Duke Rathor and his Dragon Knights prepare to cut down the foolish heroes of the Alliance.

Overhead view of the Allies rushing the throne room.

Taurus battles Duke Rathor to the death!

The Teacher (Marc), World-Builder (David), and the Master Mind (Steve).

Mike, Steve, and Marc hanging at the booth.

Mike assisting customers at the booth.

Mike discussing miniatures with a couple of OrcCon attendees.

Fantization Miniatures booth shot.

Front/Corner view of the Escalation Battle Board.

Front view of the Escalation Battle Board.

Front view, a little closer of the Escalation Battle Board.

Dock side view (right side) of the Escalation Battle Board.

Front view of the the draw bridge.

Left/Corner view of the Escalation Battle Board.

Strategies are planned for the battle ahead.

Left view of the Escalation Battle Board.

Back view of the Escalation Battle Board.

Upper view of the courtyard/portcullis.

Brahn Life Cleaver leads a band of Norse Invaders to defend the keep.

Top view of the Escalation Battle Board.

A primered Black Knight with the Executioner's block in the foreground.

Even in combat these guys smile, left to right David, Marc, and JL.

Final bridge crossing to the portcullis.

Portcullis, the final gateway to the titanic ancient beast Drekinn the 6-Headed Hydra. Guarded by Nu'Minn-Ah, Gladitorial Cyclops.

Norse Invaders rushing out to defend the main gate against the attacking Knights of the Rose.

Ancient Taurus, Minotaur of the Maze prepares to charge a band of Dragon Knights lead by a Kru' Gain, Black Inquisitor.

View of the battle in the courtyard entry.

The battle escelates.

Norse Invaders defend againsts the attackers.

The Knights of the Rose White Knight and Mercenary Hedge Knight lend their support to the attack.

Knight of the Rose character cards... and a frosty cold beverage.

Far view of the battle.

Dragon Knights hold off Taurus while other Dragon Knights and Mercenaries make their way up to the tower.

Kru' Gain admiring the Execution's chopping block.

The shattered front gates to the Norse Invader Strong Hold.

A tree.

Dragon Knights and Khayle the Thief climbing the tower.

Dragon Knights fire their Blunderbusses.

Knights of the Rose surround the Norse Invaders at the front gate.

The Hydra stirs.

With smiles on their faces, the commanders must be happy with the progress of the battle thus far.

JL plots his next action.

Medusa the Gorgon of the Ancients emerges.

Medusa surveys the unwanted guests.

Kru' Gain and a couple of Mercenaries must defeat the Berserker of the Bear to retrieve the key to unlock the portcullis.

Face off.

Knights of the Rose continue to press the attack.

The lower Courtyard battle continues.

Strategic manuvers being made.

Drekinn, 6-Headed Hydra is engaged in combat by the attackers.

More attackers reach Drekinn, 6-Headed Hydra.

Front view of the battle with the great beast.

Reinforcements rush accross the bridge.

With even more attackers arriving Drekinn is overwhelmed and defeated within the 10 round game.

Far shot of the final battle in the upper courtyard.

Not even his might tail-lashing can save Drekinn now.

The grin of sweat victory.

Brandon (L) and David (R) face off in a small skirmish game of Rusted Heroes.

Marc (L) and JL (R) try their hands at a smaller game of Rusted Heroes.

Shot of our booth.

Mikey manning the ship.

Marc V. assembling his Duke Rathor before a game.

Marc's Dragon Knights taking damage versus a band of Norse Invaders during a demo.

David W.'s converted Brahn Life Cleave... the horns on the helmet really add to him.

Varu'Lfur on the prowel.

Nu'Minn-Ah - Ancient Gladiatorial Cyclops displays his might.

Norse Invaders warband have captured a tower.

Mercenaries versus some Ancients and Norse Invaders.

Another shot of Mercenaries versus some Ancients and Norse Invaders.

The above shot of Mercenaries versus some Ancients and Norse Invaders.

One more shot of Mercenaries versus some Ancients and Norse Invaders.

Setting up for another demo.

Another converted Norse Invader by David W.