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The Storm-Driver of the North

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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.

The Storm-Driver of the North scenario map icon
The Storm-Driver of the North scenario map icon

Overview

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.

Player approach

The Storm-Driver of the North offers four allies, but recruiting all of them can be difficult on higher difficulties. Secure the simpler Danes and Saxons objectives while a second force prepares the Viking gate.

Step-by-step plan

Send the initial force to destroy the Danes’ three Siege Workshops, training a second group at home. Build a Monastery and send a Monk with a Relic to the Saxons. If a Ram becomes available, use it to break the gate to the Viking Docks while melee units protect it. Take the Viking objective only after the first two allies are secured and the gate approach is reinforced.

Risks and adjustments

Trying to complete every side objective at once can split the army too thinly. Protect the Ram from melee attacks and keep reinforcements moving toward the gate.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Storm-Driver of the North ally recruitment.

Mission overview

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.

Objectives

  1. Destroy Scarborough’s Wonder and take control of the city.
  2. Optional: destroy Morcar’s Siege Workshop near the Danish camp, defeat the enemies west of the Scottish base, place a Relic in the Saxon Monastery, and destroy Morcar’s Shipyards to recruit the Vikings.
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