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Prince of Antioch & Tancred, Prince of Galilee |  |
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The town fell to the crusaders in 1098 when a disgrunted Armenian defender led some knights up one of the bastions. When the Emperor Alexios Komnenos demanded the city be handed back to the Byzantine empire as had been agreed under oath, Bohemond of Taranto refused, citing that the emperor had failed in his duty as liege-lord to aid his Norman vassal during the siege. One of the main leaders of the first crusade, Bohemond had a long career of opposition to the Byzantines which he inherited from his highly successful father Robert Guiscard. A child of Guiscard's first marriage, Bohemond did not inherit the Italian lands of his father on his death during a campaign against the european possessions of the Byzantine empire. Having gained Antioch, he was captured by the Danishmenid Turks shortly after while attempting to expand his territory. His replacement as Prince of Antioch was his equally talented and unscrupulous nephew Tancred, Prince of Galilee. During his reign were laid the enduring foundations of the principlaity, including lands taken from the Armenians, Danishmenids, Aleppans, Byzantines, and even the Normans of the county of Edessa, while the city's mixed population were ruthlessly brought to heel. Strategy-Although surrounded by enemies, the Antiocheans are in a strong position. Access to the sea, Edessan allies close by, and the almost impregnable city of Antioch are strong assets. The only real danger lies south in the Aleppans, who can be counter balanced by an alliance with Edessa, and in the west from an implacable byzantine player.Fencing with the Byzantines can be difficult, especially if they remain in Lattakieh. This town must be taken for security purposes. Cyprus is also an interesting and rich target, but shipping can get expensive. The Roupenian territories are rip for the taking, but working out a partition with other players may be wise. | |||
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Antioch (Capitol) Alexandretta Ravendal Burzey St. Symeon |
Dates: 5/2 -Antioch Pepper: 7/3 -Alexandretta |
Special Rules Populace Level=5 Treasury at Start=25 besants "Ferocity & Reputation": First turn of siege, mod. roll by +2, unless enemy ruler present in town "Appropriations:" +2 Besants income/turn when at war with Muslims Forces at start- (from Force Pool) Kn (3), Lh (2), Sp (3), Bw (2), Ps (2) | |
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Generals at Start Bohemond- Ruler; imprisoned by Danishmends Initiative: 5, Loyalty: N/A Tancred Initiative: 5, Loyalty: N/A Bertrand the Stranger Initiative: 3, Loyalty: -1 Fulcher of Chartres Initiative :4, Loyalty: 0 |
Advisors at Start Select all (4) Advisors randomly | ||
| Victory Conditions: Control a total of 35 Town Tax Value Points in the winter turn of any year | |||