CAMPAIGN · THE MOUNTAIN ROYALS
Road to Royalty
Ismail and the Qizilbash face a larger Aq Qoyunlu force before turning toward Tabriz. Build defenses while preparing the allied army, weaken the city by capturing its nobles, then bring a force of 20 units into the marked district to claim it.

Overview
Ismail and the Qizilbash face a larger Aq Qoyunlu force before turning toward Tabriz. Build defenses while preparing the allied army, weaken the city by capturing its nobles, then bring a force of 20 units into the marked district to claim it.
Player approach
Road to Royalty attacks arrive before the opening timer ends. Build a defensive stone reserve, make Qizilbash trade an early gold source, then capture Tabriz’s nobles before the main assault.
Step-by-step plan
Assign a strong group of Villagers to stone and trade surplus resources for the Castle network. Start Trade Carts with Qizilbash early, research Caravan when affordable, and place the first Castle north of your base to cover the approach. Keep Qizilbash defensive until their army can be supported, capture the Tabriz noblemen to reduce local production, then move siege under Castle cover for the city assault.
Risks and adjustments
An exposed Qizilbash attack can feed units into Aq Qoyunlu without changing the balance. Maintain the ally’s defenses and leave enough stone for successive Castles before spending on optional upgrades.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Road to Royalty stone defense and trade.
Mission overview
Ismail and the Qizilbash face a larger Aq Qoyunlu force before turning toward Tabriz. Build defenses while preparing the allied army, weaken the city by capturing its nobles, then bring a force of 20 units into the marked district to claim it.
Objectives
- Focus
- Scenario · Ismail
- Signature / category
- Story & scenarios
- Release / context
- The Mountain Royals
- Region
- The Mountain Royals
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