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Sundjata

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Sundjata

Build the Mali Empire through alliance, resistance, and trans-Saharan trade.

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Overview

Build the Mali Empire through alliance, resistance, and trans-Saharan trade.

Scenario details

Build the Mali Empire through alliance, resistance, and trans-Saharan trade. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Hunted — Sundjata is forced to flee Niani as Sumanguru’s Sosso forces pursue him. Guide him to a refuge, gather support, and turn back the scouts sent to hunt down the exiled prince 2. The Sting of the Scorpion — Sundjata must win allies before he can challenge the Sosso king. Escort the cart bearing his baobab staff to three regional powers, protect it from raids, and build up the support needed for the struggle ahead 3. Djeriba Gold — Sundjata’s forces track raiders toward Djenne and the valuable trade flowing through the city. Rescue captured villagers and raid nearby settlements for supplies, then break into the walled city and destroy its Markets 4. Blood on the River Bank — Sumanguru’s forces control the river routes and keep pressure on Sundjata’s small base. Break the Sosso blockade, enlist Mema and Fakoli through rescue and negotiation, and gather enough strength to defeat the king’s army 5. The Lion’s Den — Sundjata’s campaign reaches its decisive assault on the fortified city of Koumbi Saleh. Push through its defenses and defeat Sumanguru before his forces can complete their Wonder and secure victory Use the named objectives, starting setup, and mission order in this entry to distinguish it from the standard skirmish rules.

Campaign mission sequence

Build the Mali Empire through alliance, resistance, and trans-Saharan trade. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Hunted — Sundjata is forced to flee Niani as Sumanguru’s Sosso forces pursue him. Guide him to a refuge, gather support, and turn back the scouts sent to hunt down the exiled prince 2. The Sting of the Scorpion — Sundjata must win allies before he can challenge the Sosso king. Escort the cart bearing his baobab staff to three regional powers, protect it from raids, and build up the support needed for the struggle ahead 3. Djeriba Gold — Sundjata’s forces track raiders toward Djenne and the valuable trade flowing through the city. Rescue captured villagers and raid nearby settlements for supplies, then break into the walled city and destroy its Markets 4. Blood on the River Bank — Sumanguru’s forces control the river routes and keep pressure on Sundjata’s small base. Break the Sosso blockade, enlist Mema and Fakoli through rescue and negotiation, and gather enough strength to defeat the king’s army 5. The Lion’s Den — Sundjata’s campaign reaches its decisive assault on the fortified city of Koumbi Saleh. Push through its defenses and defeat Sumanguru before his forces can complete their Wonder and secure victory

  • 1. Hunted — Sundjata is forced to flee Niani as Sumanguru’s Sosso forces pursue him. Guide him to a refuge, gather support, and turn back the scouts sent to hunt down the exiled prince.
  • 2. The Sting of the Scorpion — Sundjata must win allies before he can challenge the Sosso king. Escort the cart bearing his baobab staff to three regional powers, protect it from raids, and build up the support needed for the struggle ahead.
  • 3. Djeriba Gold — Sundjata’s forces track raiders toward Djenne and the valuable trade flowing through the city. Rescue captured villagers and raid nearby settlements for supplies, then break into the walled city and destroy its Markets.
  • 4. Blood on the River Bank — Sumanguru’s forces control the river routes and keep pressure on Sundjata’s small base. Break the Sosso blockade, enlist Mema and Fakoli through rescue and negotiation, and gather enough strength to defeat the king’s army.
  • 5. The Lion’s Den — Sundjata’s campaign reaches its decisive assault on the fortified city of Koumbi Saleh. Push through its defenses and defeat Sumanguru before his forces can complete their Wonder and secure victory.
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