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I picked up my Dark Elf army book today. I was going to go for a theme of lots of Magic and classical Monsters (I really like classics, I've a Greek-theme High Elf force, and fancied getting some of the 'Greek Baddies' as it were).

Obviously I've no idea whether this will work or not, hence would like some opinions:

Lords

Dreadlord: Soul Render, Shield, Armour of Eternal Servitude, Sea Dragon Cloak & Talisman of Protection. Manticore.
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Ok save, shot-in-the-dark Ward and Regenerate should make the rider tough. Pity about the lack of protection for the mount. Originally I wanted to use a mundane Master, but due to the wierd rule about Manticores taking up an additional Hero choice for a Master, but not a Dreadlord, I gotta go for the more expensive option.

Heroes

Sorceress 1: Level 2, Dispel Scroll & Dark Pegasus.
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Sorceress 2: Level 2, Dispel Scroll & Dark Pegasus.
210

Sorceress 3: Level 2, Darkstar Cloak & Dark Steed.
178

Core Dark Elf Warriors

20 Warriors: Spears, Shields, Full Command.
155

20 Warriors: Spears, Shields, Full Command.
155

10 Repeater Crossbowmen: Repeater Crossbows & Shields.
110
I like the look of the models with shields.

6 Harpies.
66

Special

5 Cold One Knights: Standard Bearer.
151
Standard Bearer to give me even more of a combat boost

Rare

War Hydra 1
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War Hydra 2
175

1999 1
65 models
2 Monster Teams

Hydra pair takes one flank.
Lord and Harpies take another flank.

In the centre, I have a line of the Spearmen-Crossbows-Spearmen. The Horse Sorceress joins the Crossbows. The Knights are held back to counter-attack anything approaching the line.

The Pegasus Sorceresses either support the main line (hiding behind it if needs be), or advance with the Lord (screened by the Harpies) so that he doesn't get ganged up on (after several Steal Soul/Bladewind the Manticore+Lord should be able to win against a block).

So, fairly basic plan. I hope it's not viewed as "cheesey" simply because I took 2 Hydras - I just want 'classical monsters' which happens to include Hydras (and Manticores, Pegasi and Harpies as it happens).

Do you think this could work as an army? As mentioned, I've not played with this force yet, and I've only had the book a few hours. Any thoughts appreciated.