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Vlad Dracula

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Vlad Dracula

Defend Wallachia amid a struggle for power against the Ottoman Empire.

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Overview

Defend Wallachia amid a struggle for power against the Ottoman Empire.

Scenario details

Defend Wallachia amid a struggle for power against the Ottoman Empire. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. The Dragon Spreads His Wings — Dracula returns to Wallachia with a small force and must win over three local rulers before confronting Vladislav II. Complete each voivod’s military task, gather the allied forces for the decisive battle, then evacuate the four leaders to Moldavia 2. The Return of the Dragon — Dracula escapes exile and heads for Bran Castle, where the Order of the Dragon can support his return. Gather local towns and allies, then strike Vladislav II’s capital at Targoviste and remove him from power 3. The Breath of the Dragon — After breaking through the Ottoman force, Dracula captures Giurgiu as a base for a regional campaign. Several settlements supply the Turkish fortress, so raiding their resource buildings can slow naval, siege, and gunpowder production before the final conquest 4. The Moon Rises — The Ottomans launch a sustained attack on several Wallachian fortresses. Divide troops according to each castle’s defenses, protect the vulnerable approaches, and hold every Castle until the countdown ends 5. The Night Falls — Dracula returns to Wallachia and must first reach Campulung to rally its forces. Defeat Basarab Laiota and the Ottoman army, while captured camps and outside support can weaken the Turkish advance Use the named objectives, starting setup, and mission order in this entry to distinguish it from the standard skirmish rules.

Campaign mission sequence

Defend Wallachia amid a struggle for power against the Ottoman Empire. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. The Dragon Spreads His Wings — Dracula returns to Wallachia with a small force and must win over three local rulers before confronting Vladislav II. Complete each voivod’s military task, gather the allied forces for the decisive battle, then evacuate the four leaders to Moldavia 2. The Return of the Dragon — Dracula escapes exile and heads for Bran Castle, where the Order of the Dragon can support his return. Gather local towns and allies, then strike Vladislav II’s capital at Targoviste and remove him from power 3. The Breath of the Dragon — After breaking through the Ottoman force, Dracula captures Giurgiu as a base for a regional campaign. Several settlements supply the Turkish fortress, so raiding their resource buildings can slow naval, siege, and gunpowder production before the final conquest 4. The Moon Rises — The Ottomans launch a sustained attack on several Wallachian fortresses. Divide troops according to each castle’s defenses, protect the vulnerable approaches, and hold every Castle until the countdown ends 5. The Night Falls — Dracula returns to Wallachia and must first reach Campulung to rally its forces. Defeat Basarab Laiota and the Ottoman army, while captured camps and outside support can weaken the Turkish advance

  • 1. The Dragon Spreads His Wings — Dracula returns to Wallachia with a small force and must win over three local rulers before confronting Vladislav II. Complete each voivod’s military task, gather the allied forces for the decisive battle, then evacuate the four leaders to Moldavia.
  • 2. The Return of the Dragon — Dracula escapes exile and heads for Bran Castle, where the Order of the Dragon can support his return. Gather local towns and allies, then strike Vladislav II’s capital at Targoviste and remove him from power.
  • 3. The Breath of the Dragon — After breaking through the Ottoman force, Dracula captures Giurgiu as a base for a regional campaign. Several settlements supply the Turkish fortress, so raiding their resource buildings can slow naval, siege, and gunpowder production before the final conquest.
  • 4. The Moon Rises — The Ottomans launch a sustained attack on several Wallachian fortresses. Divide troops according to each castle’s defenses, protect the vulnerable approaches, and hold every Castle until the countdown ends.
  • 5. The Night Falls — Dracula returns to Wallachia and must first reach Campulung to rally its forces. Defeat Basarab Laiota and the Ottoman army, while captured camps and outside support can weaken the Turkish advance.
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