CAMPAIGN · THE LAST KHANS

Harbinger of Destruction

After breaking through the frozen river battle, Tamerlane must establish a winter supply base and push south against Tokhtamysh. Raid scattered storehouses for food, secure local allies where possible, and destroy any two of the Golden Horde’s three main cities.

Overview

Player approach

Harbinger of Destruction begins with a battle across a frozen river and offers an early alliance that sends recurring resources and Konniks. Keep the opening army compact, then use the rivers to organize a defensible expansion.

Step-by-step plan

Pull the troops together before engaging so melee units can intercept the first attackers while the Cavalry Archers stay protected from the flanking wave. After the fight, send the mounted force north to impress the cyan player and deliver the requested tribute promptly; the ally’s food and Konniks provide more value when secured early. Establish the base around river crossings and use a mobile group to connect the western, central, and eastern banks.

Risks and adjustments

The second wave attacks from two directions, so scattered archers can be caught before the first fight ends. Tribute timing affects recurring support; do not delay it while spending resources on optional troops.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Harbinger of Destruction alliance-and-river plan.

Mission overview

Objectives

Defeat the enemy force blocking the icy river crossing.
Destroy two of Tokhtamysh’s three power centers: Sarai, Astrakhan, and Azov.
Optional: capture Ryazan, raid the enemy supply stores, attack the Italian merchant colony, and negotiate with the Volga Bulgars and Golden Horde leaders.

Focus: Scenario · Tamerlane
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: The Last Khans
Region: The Last Khans
Classification: Scenarios