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The Last Viking

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The Last Viking

Harald turns toward England and its contested crown, bringing the saga to the invasion of 1066.

The Last Viking campaign selection artwork
The Last Viking campaign selection artwork

Overview

Harald turns toward England and its contested crown, bringing the saga to the invasion of 1066.

Scenario details

Harald turns toward England and its contested crown, bringing the saga to the invasion of 1066. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Westward, the Carrion's Call — Harald’s final campaign turns toward England, where Tostig hopes to challenge his brother Harold for the crown. Expand through Saxon territory, use Tostig to claim a town, and destroy supply workshops to draw Harold’s army into a prolonged assault. Fortify carefully and survive until it ends 2. The Storm-Driver of the North — Harald seeks to bring Scarborough under his control while Morcar’s forces contest the region. Destroy the city’s Wonder, then enlist nearby factions by completing their local objectives 3. Fulford Gate — Harald and Tostig face Edwin and Morcar before marching on York. Hold the Riccall position, defeat Morcar’s army, and dismantle York’s Castles; securing Fulford and triggering a landslide can improve the approach 4. The Battle of Stamford Bridge — Harold Godwinson launches a surprise attack while Harald’s forces are gathered at Stamford Bridge. Rescue the exposed villagers, keep Ulf’s camp standing, and withstand successive English assaults as reinforcements arrive from Riccall Use the named objectives, starting setup, and mission order in this entry to distinguish it from the standard skirmish rules.

Campaign mission sequence

Harald turns toward England and its contested crown, bringing the saga to the invasion of 1066. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Westward, the Carrion's Call — Harald’s final campaign turns toward England, where Tostig hopes to challenge his brother Harold for the crown. Expand through Saxon territory, use Tostig to claim a town, and destroy supply workshops to draw Harold’s army into a prolonged assault. Fortify carefully and survive until it ends 2. The Storm-Driver of the North — Harald seeks to bring Scarborough under his control while Morcar’s forces contest the region. Destroy the city’s Wonder, then enlist nearby factions by completing their local objectives 3. Fulford Gate — Harald and Tostig face Edwin and Morcar before marching on York. Hold the Riccall position, defeat Morcar’s army, and dismantle York’s Castles; securing Fulford and triggering a landslide can improve the approach 4. The Battle of Stamford Bridge — Harold Godwinson launches a surprise attack while Harald’s forces are gathered at Stamford Bridge. Rescue the exposed villagers, keep Ulf’s camp standing, and withstand successive English assaults as reinforcements arrive from Riccall

  • 1. Westward, the Carrion's Call — Harald’s final campaign turns toward England, where Tostig hopes to challenge his brother Harold for the crown. Expand through Saxon territory, use Tostig to claim a town, and destroy supply workshops to draw Harold’s army into a prolonged assault. Fortify carefully and survive until it ends.
  • 2. The Storm-Driver of the North — Harald seeks to bring Scarborough under his control while Morcar’s forces contest the region. Destroy the city’s Wonder, then enlist nearby factions by completing their local objectives.
  • 3. Fulford Gate — Harald and Tostig face Edwin and Morcar before marching on York. Hold the Riccall position, defeat Morcar’s army, and dismantle York’s Castles; securing Fulford and triggering a landslide can improve the approach.
  • 4. The Battle of Stamford Bridge — Harold Godwinson launches a surprise attack while Harald’s forces are gathered at Stamford Bridge. Rescue the exposed villagers, keep Ulf’s camp standing, and withstand successive English assaults as reinforcements arrive from Riccall.
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