Rebels with a Cause: Rebels are no longer a faceless menace – they are now led by characters with agendas. Prepared Invasions: Declare your intention to invade and watch your armies grow with adventurers and restless warriors, but don't wait too long to start your war or it might all fall apart. Play as a Zoroastrian lord and restore your ancient religion to prominence.Īdventurers: Landless characters can gather armies and go off to carve out new realms on their own. New special start date in 867 AD: The Viking Rurik has founded the kingdom of Rus and the Great Heathen Army under the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok rampages through England. If you remain at peace for too long, your people will grow restless. Play as a Pagan chieftain and ravage your weak neighbors.