037.Siege of Tripoli_c - WDS Crusades: Book I
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (S&S) |
| Second Side: | Islamic Alliance (S&S) |
Date: July 12th, 1109 - Size: Medium- Location: The city Tripoli
Crusade: Period between 1st and 2nd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Variant - The siege of Tripoli was one of the longest during the Crusading period in the Levant, roughly from 1102 to July 1109. The battle on this day represents the climatic conclusion of those many years. When the siege began, the city was controlled by the Seljuks. This changed in 1108 when the citizens and nobles of Tripoli lost their faith in the Seljuk leadership of Fakhr al-Mulk ibn Ammar and handed the city over to the Fatimid Sharaf ad-Dawla ibn Abi al-Tayyib, the wali (friend of God) of al-Afdal Shahanshah, the vizier in Cairo for the Fatimid caliphs. However, the siege did not end with this change in leadership. The months of siege continued and still there was no help coming from Egypt to relieve the siege. And now we come to the 12th of July, 1109. The Crusaders, under the leadership of King Baldwin I, will take just one more day to finish this ongoing concern.
In this siege of Tripoli scenario, the toll of the siege can be seen in the faces of the participants. For many, fatigue is visible as are some strength loses in manpower. Also, the walls of Tripoli are starting to crumble. In fact, in three places, the walls have failed. As the commander of the Muslim defenders, you must react as fast as you can to prevent the Crusaders from overpowering you and taking Tripoli. Please keep in mind, that this is a do or die situation. After so many years of siege, the Crusaders will be in no mood to show kindness. In fact, the entire population should be fearing that if the city is taken, no quarter will be shown. Not for the women and children and certainly not for any defenders.
Remember, only units that have a strength of 75 or less may use a siege tower to reach a wall hex.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the commander of the Islamic Alliance defenders against the Crusader Alliance A/I. Head-to-Head is not recommended unless the Crusader player is in the learning stages of the game.
Crusade: Period between 1st and 2nd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Variant - The siege of Tripoli was one of the longest during the Crusading period in the Levant, roughly from 1102 to July 1109. The battle on this day represents the climatic conclusion of those many years. When the siege began, the city was controlled by the Seljuks. This changed in 1108 when the citizens and nobles of Tripoli lost their faith in the Seljuk leadership of Fakhr al-Mulk ibn Ammar and handed the city over to the Fatimid Sharaf ad-Dawla ibn Abi al-Tayyib, the wali (friend of God) of al-Afdal Shahanshah, the vizier in Cairo for the Fatimid caliphs. However, the siege did not end with this change in leadership. The months of siege continued and still there was no help coming from Egypt to relieve the siege. And now we come to the 12th of July, 1109. The Crusaders, under the leadership of King Baldwin I, will take just one more day to finish this ongoing concern.
In this siege of Tripoli scenario, the toll of the siege can be seen in the faces of the participants. For many, fatigue is visible as are some strength loses in manpower. Also, the walls of Tripoli are starting to crumble. In fact, in three places, the walls have failed. As the commander of the Muslim defenders, you must react as fast as you can to prevent the Crusaders from overpowering you and taking Tripoli. Please keep in mind, that this is a do or die situation. After so many years of siege, the Crusaders will be in no mood to show kindness. In fact, the entire population should be fearing that if the city is taken, no quarter will be shown. Not for the women and children and certainly not for any defenders.
Remember, only units that have a strength of 75 or less may use a siege tower to reach a wall hex.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the commander of the Islamic Alliance defenders against the Crusader Alliance A/I. Head-to-Head is not recommended unless the Crusader player is in the learning stages of the game.
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