CAMPAIGN · LORDS OF THE WEST

Of Castles and Kings

A mobile defense across Wales unfolds in three stages: race to each construction site, protect the builders, then establish your own base from the completed fortresses. Once the castles are safe, either break the Welsh Army or strike directly at both princes.

Overview

Player approach

Of Castles and Kings is won by protecting the Villagers who build each Castle. Trigger each construction site deliberately and use the faster cavalry group to intercept threats while the rest of the army escorts the masons.

Step-by-step plan

Separate cavalry from the slower Longbowmen and infantry. Move a small trigger unit to activate the next foundation only after the army is positioned, then screen the Villagers as they build. Use the appropriate counters against attackers and keep Longbowmen focused on high-threat units. At the final Castle, cover both northern and southern approaches before starting construction.

Risks and adjustments

If every Villager at a foundation dies, the mission is lost. Do not activate the last site before its two approach routes are defended, and keep cavalry from outrunning the escort.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Of Castles and Kings mason escort.

Mission overview

Objectives

Reach and defend each of the three Castle construction sites.
Keep the builders alive until all three Castles are complete.
After the castles are secured, defeat the Welsh Army or kill both Llywelyn and Dafydd ap Gruffydd.
Optional: raid Welsh villagers to disrupt supplies.

Focus: Scenario · Edward Longshanks
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: Lords of the West
Region: Lords of the West
Classification: Scenarios