CAMPAIGN · THE MOUNTAIN ROYALS
The Red Hats
Guide young Ismail through hostile territory to Erzincan, gathering scattered cavalry while avoiding patrols. Once the town is secured, recruit Turkoman allies, prepare for Farrukh Yasar’s return, and take the Shirvan stronghold to complete Ismail’s first conquest.
Overview
Guide young Ismail through hostile territory to Erzincan, gathering scattered cavalry while avoiding patrols. Once the town is secured, recruit Turkoman allies, prepare for Farrukh Yasar’s return, and take the Shirvan stronghold to complete Ismail’s first conquest.
Player approach
The Red Hats requires bringing Ismail alive to Erzincan, and optional detours can add reinforcements before the final approach. Use an escort as the lure while keeping Ismail out of combat.
Step-by-step plan
Follow the western path south from the Turkoman town and use a Knight to draw attacks away from Ismail. Cross the lake and collect the available Light Cavalry reinforcement group before returning to the main route. At the fork, clear the small patrol and take the western path rather than leading Ismail into the northern cavalry and Archer ambush. Search side paths only when the escort can protect the captive, then move the full group toward the marked town.
Risks and adjustments
Ismail is weak and must survive until the target, so do not use him to tank or scout. Extra reinforcements cost time; skip optional detours if the escort is already damaged or the route is under pressure.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Red Hats Ismail escort route.
Mission overview
Guide young Ismail through hostile territory to Erzincan, gathering scattered cavalry while avoiding patrols. Once the town is secured, recruit Turkoman allies, prepare for Farrukh Yasar’s return, and take the Shirvan stronghold to complete Ismail’s first conquest.
Objectives
- Keep Ismail alive until he reaches Erzincan.
- Capture Erzincan by defeating its Aq Qoyunlu ambush.
- Kill Farrukh Yasar and destroy Shirvan’s Town Center.
- Optional: recruit the Turkoman tribes, defeat the mountain bear for one tribe, and raid Georgian Markets and Blacksmiths.
- Focus
- Scenario · Ismail
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- The Mountain Royals
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