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Yodit

Fight for power in the medieval Ethiopian highlands.

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Overview

Fight for power in the medieval Ethiopian highlands.

Scenario details

Fight for power in the medieval Ethiopian highlands. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Path of Exile — After her nephew frames her for theft, Yodit escapes Aksum with the help of her bodyguard Samuel. Rally the scattered Shotel Warriors and choose a route through the forts guarding the way out of the empire 2. The Right Partner — Yodit builds support among the Beja while navigating rival powers around the Red Sea. Complete the local tribes’ requests, manage the competing Nobatian and Ikshid interests, and decide which optional causes will strengthen her standing 3. A Fallen Crown — Yodit has limited time to weaken the army of Aksum before Dagnajan advances on Darginda. Strike his supply points and potential allies’ strongholds, then stop the king and his army at the western pass 4. Broken Stelae — Yodit pushes toward Aksum through a resource-poor coastal region. Secure the scattered Stelae and local support to sustain the campaign, then overcome Gidajan’s defenses and take his city 5. Welcome Home — Yodit returns to Aksum for the final reckoning with Gidajan. Expand into the city, turn its districts and defenders to your side, and strike at the southern stronghold to end the campaign Use the named objectives, starting setup, and mission order in this entry to distinguish it from the standard skirmish rules.

Campaign mission sequence

Fight for power in the medieval Ethiopian highlands. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Path of Exile — After her nephew frames her for theft, Yodit escapes Aksum with the help of her bodyguard Samuel. Rally the scattered Shotel Warriors and choose a route through the forts guarding the way out of the empire 2. The Right Partner — Yodit builds support among the Beja while navigating rival powers around the Red Sea. Complete the local tribes’ requests, manage the competing Nobatian and Ikshid interests, and decide which optional causes will strengthen her standing 3. A Fallen Crown — Yodit has limited time to weaken the army of Aksum before Dagnajan advances on Darginda. Strike his supply points and potential allies’ strongholds, then stop the king and his army at the western pass 4. Broken Stelae — Yodit pushes toward Aksum through a resource-poor coastal region. Secure the scattered Stelae and local support to sustain the campaign, then overcome Gidajan’s defenses and take his city 5. Welcome Home — Yodit returns to Aksum for the final reckoning with Gidajan. Expand into the city, turn its districts and defenders to your side, and strike at the southern stronghold to end the campaign

  • 1. Path of Exile — After her nephew frames her for theft, Yodit escapes Aksum with the help of her bodyguard Samuel. Rally the scattered Shotel Warriors and choose a route through the forts guarding the way out of the empire.
  • 2. The Right Partner — Yodit builds support among the Beja while navigating rival powers around the Red Sea. Complete the local tribes’ requests, manage the competing Nobatian and Ikshid interests, and decide which optional causes will strengthen her standing.
  • 3. A Fallen Crown — Yodit has limited time to weaken the army of Aksum before Dagnajan advances on Darginda. Strike his supply points and potential allies’ strongholds, then stop the king and his army at the western pass.
  • 4. Broken Stelae — Yodit pushes toward Aksum through a resource-poor coastal region. Secure the scattered Stelae and local support to sustain the campaign, then overcome Gidajan’s defenses and take his city.
  • 5. Welcome Home — Yodit returns to Aksum for the final reckoning with Gidajan. Expand into the city, turn its districts and defenders to your side, and strike at the southern stronghold to end the campaign.
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