Post by tek on Sept 26, 2020 18:35:29 GMT
The third scenario in the Levantine Campaign
The Defense of Rhodes follows the events in The Conquest of Jerusalem and previously The Siege of Acre. The Levantine Kingdom, now with it's power consolidated in the Levant and surrounding areas, having made peace with the Mamluk Caliph's contingency in Alexandria, is called upon to aid her Byzantine ally.
The rising power in Anatolia is Osman I and his Beylik based east of Constantinople. However, in the year 1300, Osman I has not consolidated the Beyliks into the Ottoman Empire yet. The other Beyliks are also vying for power and intend to expand their influence among their fellows.
The Beylik of Mentese, located on the southern shores of Anatolia, is a stone's throw from the Byzantine island of Rhodes. In history, the Byzantines lose Rhodes to foreign powers, but in this alternate history campaign, the Levantine Kingdom answers the summons of the Byzantine Emperor.
This scenario is in two parts - first the defense of Rhodes from the invading Turkish force and then a seek and capture mission to force the surrender and subjugation of the Beylik.
Also a sneak peek - this is meant to be a 5-scenario campaign, with the intention of ending it in Constantinople. I've yet to decide how I want to lead up to this climax, but there are some important historical battles from 1300 to 1305 between Osman I and the Byzantines. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you again for support and playing!
Side note - the scenario has been started and will likely be uploaded by the middle of October to stay on schedule with the previous two.
Thanks!
The Defense of Rhodes follows the events in The Conquest of Jerusalem and previously The Siege of Acre. The Levantine Kingdom, now with it's power consolidated in the Levant and surrounding areas, having made peace with the Mamluk Caliph's contingency in Alexandria, is called upon to aid her Byzantine ally.
The rising power in Anatolia is Osman I and his Beylik based east of Constantinople. However, in the year 1300, Osman I has not consolidated the Beyliks into the Ottoman Empire yet. The other Beyliks are also vying for power and intend to expand their influence among their fellows.
The Beylik of Mentese, located on the southern shores of Anatolia, is a stone's throw from the Byzantine island of Rhodes. In history, the Byzantines lose Rhodes to foreign powers, but in this alternate history campaign, the Levantine Kingdom answers the summons of the Byzantine Emperor.
This scenario is in two parts - first the defense of Rhodes from the invading Turkish force and then a seek and capture mission to force the surrender and subjugation of the Beylik.
Also a sneak peek - this is meant to be a 5-scenario campaign, with the intention of ending it in Constantinople. I've yet to decide how I want to lead up to this climax, but there are some important historical battles from 1300 to 1305 between Osman I and the Byzantines. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you again for support and playing!
Side note - the scenario has been started and will likely be uploaded by the middle of October to stay on schedule with the previous two.
Thanks!
