Mongols

The Mongol deck focuses on the empire of Genghis Khan and his successors, up to Kublai Khan. Under Genghis Khan’s leadership, the empire expanded rapidly, stretching from East Asia to the European steppes and becoming the largest contiguous empire in history. At its peak, a quarter of the world’s population was under Mongol rule.

The Mongol deck is aggressive, focusing on fast-moving cavalry. Although most of your units are ranged, with lower attack stats, you can use your fast movement to outmanoeuvre your opponents. Alongside their cavalry units, such as the Keshik and Alginchi, the Mongols also make use of siege engines that they acquired from conquered lands, including the Trebuchet and the Ox-bow, as well as the new black powder that they discovered in China.

Norsemen

The Norsemen deck highlights Viking Age warriors from Scandinavia, renowned for their raids and maritime expertise. Their unannounced raids struck terror across Europe, earning them a fearsome reputation. However, the Norse were more than raiders, they were explorers, traders, and settlers who ventured as far as North America.

With notable cards like the Vikingr, Bóndi or the Berserkr, the Norsemen focus on raiding infantry units that excel at destroying buildings and disrupting enemy resources. With units such as the Kaupmaðr and the Húskarl, the Norsemen also boast a robust economy and formidable naval strength, enabling you to launch attacks on your opponent from unexpected angles.

Ottomans

The focus for the Ottoman Empire is on its rise from the 14th century through the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. Emerging as a dominant power, the Ottomans expanded rapidly from Anatolia into Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. A key factor in their success was their adaptability, as they quickly adopted new tactics, recruited skilled individuals, and refined their military strategies. This was especially evident in their use of gunpowder, as they gathered engineers from across Europe and the Islamic world to develop massive siege cannons.

The Ottomans have powerful gunpowder units that are perfect for swiftly dismantling enemy fortifications, but these units require solid protection to be effective. To achieve this, you will need to use your swift cavalry units or well-trained Janissary infantry to keep the enemy at a distance while you slowly bring your gunpowder units forward.

Scots

Our Scottish deck focuses on the time of the First War of Scottish Independence, the era of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. After emerging from a period of internal conflict between local lords, Scotland united to rebel against the English Crown and fight for independence.

You’ll need to make use of your land and surroundings, as the Scots were skilled in guerrilla warfare. Cards such as ‘Know Your Land’ and the Birlinn will help you with this. Your military primarily consists of spearmen using the schiltron tactic and mixed infantry to keep the enemy at a distance while protecting your own forces and slowly advancing to push the opponent into a losing position.