

They could not stay idle and did not want to simply accept defeat. The rulers of the neighboring cities of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland became aware of the Viking raid. The invading troops went on a campaign, invaded the territory of the state and settled on the foggy shores of the island. The kings were overthrown, and the civilian population lived in fear and despair, fearing brutal reprisals.Īfter long travels to different countries, the moment came to attack the lands of Britain. Numerous states found themselves at the mercy of the Vikings, losing battles and losing their territories. They robbed, killed and captured the unfortunate people, replenishing their reserves with gold, valuable resources and treasures. Then the wild tribes of the powerful Vikings raided the lands of various kingdoms. This period was difficult and destructive for the whole world. Forge alliances, manage burgeoning settlements, raise armies and embark on campaigns of conquest across the most detailed Total War map to date.The storyline of the real-time strategy game Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia dates back to the historical times of 878 AD. With ten playable factions, you must build and defend a kingdom to the glory of Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans, Welsh tribes or Viking settlers. Thrones of Britannia is a standalone Total War game which will challenge you to re-write a critical moment in history, one that will come to define the future of modern Britain. There will be turns of fortune that become the stuff of legend, in a saga that charts the ascent of one of history’s greatest nations. Throughout this sceptred isle, the kings of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales sense a time of change approaching a time of opportunity.

For the first time in nearly 80 years, the land is in a fragile state of peace. Chastened – but not yet broken – the Norse warlords have settled across Britain. The year is 878 AD, the embattled English king Alfred the Great has mounted a heroic defence at the battle of Edington, and blunted the Viking invasion.
