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'''The Shah''' is a new Arabian lord in ''[[Stronghold Crusader 2]]''. |
'''The Shah''' is a new Arabian lord in ''[[Stronghold Crusader 2]]''. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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| − | This Shah may be based on a ruler of the medieval Persian kingdom under the Khwarazmian Dynasty that existed at the time of the Crusades. |
+ | This Shah may be based on a ruler of the medieval Persian kingdom under the Khwarazmian Dynasty that existed at the time of the Crusades. However this kingdom was too far east to have played a significant role in the Crusades, and so it is more likely that he is simply a ruler of Persian ancestry, who prefers to use the Persian 'Shah' title rather than Sultan. |
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| − | Therefore, it is more likely that he is simply a ruler of Persian ancestry, who prefers to use the Persian 'Shah' title rather than Sultan. |
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== Character == |
== Character == |
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Revision as of 13:47, 2 October 2014
The Shah is a new Arabian lord in Stronghold Crusader 2.
Background
This Shah may be based on a ruler of the medieval Persian kingdom under the Khwarazmian Dynasty that existed at the time of the Crusades. However this kingdom was too far east to have played a significant role in the Crusades, and so it is more likely that he is simply a ruler of Persian ancestry, who prefers to use the Persian 'Shah' title rather than Sultan.
Character
The Shah is extremely similar to the Sultan from the first Stronghold Crusader in character, a benevolent lord who despite disliking war has been forced into fighting by more bellicose lords who have encroached into his territory. Like the Sultan, the Shah enjoys writing poetry. Also the Shah, similarly places great importance in making his castle look its best, which he achieves by hanging flags (particularly green ones) and by creating a roof garden with flowers atop his keep.
While the Shah is similar to the Sultan when it comes to military matters, in that he is somewhat lacking in skill, he is perhaps a little better than the Sultan in that when he can, he will station some archers on walls and towers and not just on the keep. The Shah also uses catapults in sieges, unlike the Sultan.
Economy
The Shah has an average economy with lots of farms supported by a few woodcutters and quarries. He does not produce weapons or candles for selling and has no inn or mosque to allow him to impose high taxes so heavily relies upon industries outside his castle to create money.
Offense
The Shah uses small groups of archers and Arabian swordsmen to harass his enemies, destrying outlying buildings. Sieges are relatively rare from the Shah, but he will use archers and Arabian swordsmen, backed up by one or two catapults.
Defence
The Shah has a small castle which is shaped like a rounded rectangle. A few archers are positioned on towers, perhaps not enough to put up an adequate defence. Also, the Shah has no siege equipment mounted on walls, making his castle vulnerable to catapults. However, the small size of the Shah's castle does somewhat increase its defensive capability.
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