Prince of Spires wrote:
p83, it refers to barding being armour (of the horse).
This is the key I guess. I think it can be argued both ways.
Prince of Spires wrote:
And, there is precedent (of sorts) in the Ogre kingdoms butchers accidentally being able to take iron fists (or whatever they're called).
Despite Jervis Johnson's intent, the RAW case is just too strong here.
RE.Lee wrote:
While I understand where you're coming from, I don't think that's not how this rule was intended to work.
Yeah, the RAI is pretty clear because any number of wizards can ride barded creatures. But the RAW is a little ambiguous.
elendor_f wrote:
I am not sure if in 8th armour prevents mages from casting spells
There is no specific rule, this is handled in army selection.
The bottom line for me personally is that I wouldn't be able to write this into a tournament list.
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