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A Barbarian Betrothal

Reunite scattered Hun villagers, build up a base, and fight through Frankish territory. Burgundy can be turned into an ally by meeting its demands before confronting the Roman reinforcements.

Overview

Reunite scattered Hun villagers, build up a base, and fight through Frankish territory. Burgundy can be turned into an ally by meeting its demands before confronting the Roman reinforcements.

Player approach

A Barbarian Betrothal lets the Huns expand rapidly without Houses, but Frankish attacks grow stronger over time. Settle north of the starting point and south of the river, where resources and uneven terrain support both a boom and a defensive Castle.

Step-by-step plan

Use the extra population space to train Villagers quickly and establish food, gold, and stone near the river. Place a Castle north or northwest of the Town Center, then add a University and Blacksmith for its defenses. Patch gaps between woods with Palisade Walls so attackers funnel toward the Castle, and build a Market for the incoming Burgundian request. Add Barracks, Ranges, and Stables for a mixed low-cost army once the core economy is secure.

Risks and adjustments

Frankish attacks intensify with time, so do not spend the opening on a distant raid. Stone is needed for the Castle network, and the Palisade funnel only works if its gaps direct enemies toward a defended firing lane.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open A Barbarian Betrothal Hun boom-and-fortify plan.

Mission overview

Reunite scattered Hun villagers, build up a base, and fight through Frankish territory. Burgundy can be turned into an ally by meeting its demands before confronting the Roman reinforcements.

Objectives

Defeat Orléans.
Defeat Metz.
Defeat Burgundy, or persuade them to join you.
After Orléans falls, defeat the Roman army.

Focus: Scenario · Attila the Hun
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: The Conquerors
Region: The Conquerors
Classification: Scenarios