CAMPAIGN · LORDS OF THE WEST

The Wolf and the Lion

Clear the mercenaries from Île-de-France to establish a base, then decide how to break Bernard d’Armagnac’s alliance. Capturing villages, hiring English troops, and securing Relics each provide different ways to build momentum.

Overview

Player approach

The Wolf and the Lion rewards a sharp opening with Coustillier charge attacks, then shifts into an economic defense with Relic and mercenary options. Use the first battle to take Île-de-France without wasting the wood needed for Farms.

Step-by-step plan

Use the Coustilliers’ charge on isolated Écorcheurs and let Monks heal the army between engagements. After the enemy force is cleared, take control of the damaged buildings and new Villagers, but skip unnecessary repairs and spend wood on Farms and key research. Boom behind a protected center while monitoring Bernard d’Armagnac, who can reach Imperial Age and bring Trebuchets. Collect the four Relics or hire the neutral mercenary force if those options make the defense more manageable.

Risks and adjustments

Do not trade the starting army away before the settlement and Villagers arrive. Bernard can advance beyond the other enemies, so keep siege counters and a mobile reserve ready; an economy without a defense will not survive the later push.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Wolf and the Lion Île-de-France recovery.

Mission overview

Objectives

Drive the Écorcheurs mercenaries out of Île-de-France.
Then choose a victory route: defeat Bernard d’Armagnac, defeat his three allied dukes, or capture and garrison four Relics.
Optional: take control of neutral villages and recruit the English mercenaries with tribute.

Focus: Scenario · The Grand Dukes of the West
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: Lords of the West
Region: Lords of the West
Classification: Scenarios