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Blood Under a Blackened Sky

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CAMPAIGN · THE VIKING SAGAS

Blood Under a Blackened Sky

Harald survives the Battle of Stiklestad and must escape with help before his pursuers close in. Protect the banners during the fighting, then use the opening after Olaf’s defeat to recover and reach loyal support before crossing into Sweden.

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Overview

Harald survives the Battle of Stiklestad and must escape with help before his pursuers close in. Protect the banners during the fighting, then use the opening after Olaf’s defeat to recover and reach loyal support before crossing into Sweden.

Scenario briefing

Harald survives the Battle of Stiklestad and must escape with help before his pursuers close in. Protect the banners during the fighting, then use the opening after Olaf’s defeat to recover and reach loyal support before crossing into Sweden The stated objectives are Keep Harald and Finn alive.; Prevent the enemy from capturing your banners.; After Olaf’s army is defeated, help Harald escape the battlefield, recover, and reach the loyalist village.; From the village, lead Harald to the marked escape area in Sweden.; Optional: defeat enemies to earn mercenary payments and prove your worth to Kyiv for bonus technologies..

Mission and campaign context

Harald survives the Battle of Stiklestad and must escape with help before his pursuers close in. Protect the banners during the fighting, then use the opening after Olaf’s defeat to recover and reach loyal support before crossing into Sweden. Harald survives the Battle of Stiklestad and must escape with help before his pursuers close in. Protect the banners during the fighting, then use the opening after Olaf’s defeat to recover and reach loyal support before crossing into Sweden Objectives: Keep Harald and Finn alive; Prevent the enemy from capturing your banners; After Olaf’s army is defeated, help Harald escape the battlefield, recover, and reach the loyalist village; From the village, lead Harald to the marked escape area in Sweden; Optional: defeat enemies to earn mercenary payments and prove your worth to Kyiv for bonus technologies.

Mission overview

Harald survives the Battle of Stiklestad and must escape with help before his pursuers close in. Protect the banners during the fighting, then use the opening after Olaf’s defeat to recover and reach loyal support before crossing into Sweden.

Objectives

  1. Keep Harald and Finn alive.
  2. Prevent the enemy from capturing your banners.
  3. After Olaf’s army is defeated, help Harald escape the battlefield, recover, and reach the loyalist village.
  4. From the village, lead Harald to the marked escape area in Sweden.
  5. Optional: defeat enemies to earn mercenary payments and prove your worth to Kyiv for bonus technologies.
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Scenario · The Exiled Prince
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