![]() There are five possible campsites (marked by flags on your minimap) - 3 in Scotland, 1 on the Isle of Man, and 1 in Southern Ireland, each with different strengths and weaknesses.Avoid the local coastal settlements (marked on the minimap) when initially searching for a campsite - their defenses are too strong.As this is the 9th century, gunpowder units are also unavailable. The Viking forces can support a population of 200 and rely exclusively on their fearsome longships for battle at sea.Capture enemy Relics and garrison them in your Monasteries.Destroy enemy Markets, Monasteries, Town Centers, Cathedrals, and Wonders.Instead of founding a camp at one of the unoccupied locations, you could attack the Monastery at the Isle of Man (marked by a flag) and set up your camp there. ![]() Defeat 5 of the 7 enemy factions scattered across the British Isles.Accumulate a sum of 50,000 gold - weregild for Ragnar's death.Capture 15 Relics and place them in your Monasteries.Destroy the palace in the Northumbrian city of York and replace it with a temple to Odin ( Wonder) of your own.The main army has arrived! Choose one of four paths to victory: Continue building up your base and await the arrival of the main army.Construct a camp - build a Town Center at any one of the 5 campsites (marked on the map by flags).Starting resources: 600 food, 1,000 wood, 400 gold, 200 stoneĪge of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Review.Scenario instructions Starting conditions Even after making camp, we would need to await our army. York, the seat of Northumbria, was our target, but it would be imperative to avoid being spotted and keep the element of surprise. We had knowledge of four great Anglo-Saxon kingdoms - Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, and Wessex. Thor was pleased with us, for the seas were benign and the winds favorable, allowing our five ships a serene passage west from Scandinavia. As a skald, I was tasked with doing what I have always done - recording the great exploits and triumphs of my fellows and compiling a saga that will be passed down from generation to generation. Ragnar's sons approached a small company of the warriors gathered with an important quest - to scout the British Isles and establish a camp suitable for the army to use as a base from which to attack the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Odin's hall would soon be swelling with new warriors, for his Valkyries would no doubt be eagerly observing the campaign. The best of all the Northlands, preparing for the great battle of their Age. Hundreds of longships assembled with full crews of good Norsemen, and enough supplies were loaded on board to last the army months. The scene of preparation for the departure of the army was quite a sight to behold. Ragnar's son Ivar has sworn to carve the blood eagle on Aella in retribution for his actions. ![]() Great and proven warriors they were, and eager for vengeance for the dishonorable slaying of Ragnar by the Northumbrian king Aella. Kings, Jarls, Huskarls, Berserkers, and common folk alike had gathered, all answering the call of Ragnar's sons. Reveling in the favor of the Gods, the immense crowd of warriors began a feast.ĭays later, a mustering began. Moments later, the ravens called down and the sky flashed with lightning and boomed with thunder, signaling their approval. Ravens flew upwards, eager to tell the Aesir of the good tidings, no doubt. Shouts of approval rang around the great hall after the sons of Ragnar finished speaking. Skalds eagerly prepare to craft the verses for a saga that will be passed down until the end of time. As they near York, the seat of Northumbria, the sound of the sea mingles with the grinding of axes. Thor is pleased, for the seas are benign and the winds favorable, allowing the longships a serene passage across the North Sea. When the army arrives, it will need a secure base from which to strike out against the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that dominate the British mainland. Ragnar's sons approach a small band of warriors with a dangerous but important quest: to scout the British Isles and establish a camp. Ivar, one of Ragnar's sons, has sworn to carve the blood eagle on Aella in retribution. Kings, jarls, warriors, and common folk alike gather, eager to seek vengeance on the Northumbrian king Aella for the dishonorable slaying of Ragnar. Moments later, the sky flashes with lightning and booms with thunder, signaling the approval of the gods.ĭays later, the mustering begins. Shouts of assent ring around the hall as the sons of Ragnar finish speaking, and ravens fly upwards, eager to bring good tidings to the Aesir.
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