The Lords of Midnight

Choose your victory path by committing to open war across the realm or embarking on a covert quest deep into enemy territory. Scout the world each day to reveal terrain, keeps, and enemy hosts, using line-of-sight to plan safe routes and ambushes. Recruit allied lords by visiting their citadels, then merge forces, assign roles, and form multi-army offensives. Secure strategic positions by capturing strongholds and mountain passes, and hold them through the night to control movement. Engage enemies by cutting off retreats, leveraging terrain for advantage, and coordinating multi-front attacks to shatter morale. Protect your questing party by conserving movement, avoiding patrols, and using discovered items and routes to bypass strongholds.