Trebuchet

With the whoosh of an autumn storm, the mighty throwing arm swung into the air. The huge block of stone, which a short time before had been lying on the projectile table in a mesh of strong ropes, was first jerked backwards and then swung in a great arc over the trebuchet.

The wood of the mighty siege engine creaked violently and every outrigger and support beam was needed to protect the trebuchet from the sheer force of the acceleration.

Shortly after the end of the throwing arm reached its highest point, the loop loosened and the boulder flew several hundred metres, over the heads of the advancing besiegers.

Hugo had no time to observe whether the projectile had hit its target or not. That task fell to his commander. He had to wait until the heavy weight basket had swung out and then crank it up again with the help of a winch. Until then, he and his comrades were already rolling the next projectile towards the trebuchet...

The trebuchet was probably the most feared siege weapon and could bring down castle walls. It is suitable for use in historical or fantasy tabletop games and is fully mobile after correct assembly.\

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and may require assembly.