CAMPAIGN · LORDS OF THE WEST
Vain Ambition
Escape from a rebel-held city with Edward and Gilbert, then regroup at Worcester before the baronial forces mobilize. Reaching the inn triggers the mounted escape; once settled, use the safe period to build an army and choose three opponents to overcome.
Overview
Escape from a rebel-held city with Edward and Gilbert, then regroup at Worcester before the baronial forces mobilize. Reaching the inn triggers the mounted escape; once settled, use the safe period to build an army and choose three opponents to overcome.
Player approach
Vain Ambition begins with a dangerous escape from Hereford. Choose one route deliberately, preserve the heroes, and reunite the survivors before riding toward Worcester.
Step-by-step plan
For the transport route, move south, remove the two Crossbowmen, then use the Transport Ship to cross west while avoiding the marked Demolition Ship. Alternatively, clear the guards at the Fortified Tower by drawing them out one at a time, then use the tower crossing to get beyond the wall. Once the group reaches the inn, regroup the surviving force and use Pikemen to handle cavalry patrols on the road to Worcester.
Risks and adjustments
The Demolition Ship can erase a careless transport crossing. The tower route is slower and depends on controlling the nearby guards; do not split the heroes from the units needed to reach the inn.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Vain Ambition Hereford escape route.
Mission overview
Escape from a rebel-held city with Edward and Gilbert, then regroup at Worcester before the baronial forces mobilize. Reaching the inn triggers the mounted escape; once settled, use the safe period to build an army and choose three opponents to overcome.
Objectives
- Keep Edward Longshanks and Gilbert de Clare alive.
- Escape Hereford and reach the nearby inn to mount horses.
- Reach Worcester to secure support.
- Build an army, then defeat or subdue three of the five opposing forces.
- Focus
- Scenario · Edward Longshanks
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- Story & scenarios
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- Lords of the West
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- Lords of the West
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