CAMPAIGN · DAWN OF THE DUKES
The Matter of the Crown
Jadwiga’s journey to Krakow is threatened by rival dukes. Protect her small escort on the road, then use the capital’s support to survive the civil conflict and force both claimants to submit.
Overview
Jadwiga’s journey to Krakow is threatened by rival dukes. Protect her small escort on the road, then use the capital’s support to survive the civil conflict and force both claimants to submit.
Player approach
The Matter of the Crown asks you to escort Young Jadwiga through hostile forces before destroying two Opole Castles and reducing Mazovian troops to the required limit. Use Pikemen as her rear guard while the faster units open the route.
Step-by-step plan
Move north to engage the Mazovian Guards, then turn toward the Opole force and clear the barricade before reinforcements close the road. Let Pikemen cover the rear while Jadwiga and the rest of the force reach the Cathedral area, where Monks can heal survivors. Once the escort phase is stable, regroup, bring siege forward, and destroy both required Castles while tracking the remaining Mazovian soldiers.
Risks and adjustments
Jadwiga’s safety is more important than chasing every patrol. Keep cavalry from drawing the whole group away and do not eliminate more Mazovian units than the objective allows.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Matter of the Crown Jadwiga escort.
Mission overview
Jadwiga’s journey to Krakow is threatened by rival dukes. Protect her small escort on the road, then use the capital’s support to survive the civil conflict and force both claimants to submit.
Objectives
- Escort Jadwiga to Wawel Cathedral in Krakow.
- Keep Jadwiga alive.
- After the coronation, destroy the Duke of Opole’s two Castles.
- After the coronation, defeat most of the Duke of Mazovia’s army.
- Optional: pay the engineer for Trebuchets or Capped Ram technology.
- Focus
- Scenario · Jadwiga
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