CAMPAIGN · THE MOUNTAIN ROYALS

Alexander Safavi

Ismail’s expanding realm is threatened by three powerful neighboring bases. Secure the nearby Ottoman outpost for Qizilbash reinforcements, build a strong economy and defenses, then defeat Baghdad and both Aq Qoyunlu positions in whichever order best suits your army.

Overview

Player approach

Alexander Safavi rewards an early capture of the Ottoman outpost, which gives access to allied trade and simplifies the later defense. Build a small economy first, then use Petards and War Elephants to break the entry.

Step-by-step plan

Prioritize food and wood while keeping gold for the assault; train a few War Elephants and Petards to join the starting force. Attack the northern Ottoman outpost by opening its wall with Petards, sending the elephants through to absorb the first attack and using Knights against Bombard Cannons. Clear the defenders without spending time on its Towers, then let the Qizilbash inherit the site and begin the Market trade. Save stone for the base and ally, since the later waves are the real defensive test.

Risks and adjustments

Do not spend the stone on early optional fortifications before the outpost is secured. The captured outpost does not need a dedicated garrison, so keep the army near the main base and use the new trade route to fund the defense.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Alexander Safavi Qizilbash foothold plan.

Mission overview

Objectives

Defeat Baghdad.
Defeat both Aq Qoyunlu strongholds.
Optional: secure the Ottoman outpost for Qizilbash support and negotiate with Afonso de Albuquerque.

Focus: Scenario · Ismail
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: The Mountain Royals
Region: The Mountain Royals
Classification: Scenarios