⚔️ BRITTANY, 1341-1364

A Blood & Crowns Mini-Campaign

Set during the War of the Breton Succession 1341 to 1364

1. 🎯 CORE CONCEPT

“Armies are stable — loyalties are not.”

Each player has a fixed 200-point force
Alliances, contracts, and objectives change every turn
Cards drive payment, politics, mercenaries and chaos

2. 🎭 PLAYERS (4 FACTIONS)

🟥 House Montfort (English-backed)

Aggressive, mobile, longbow-focused
Bonus: cheaper English support
Goal: Secure the Duchy, destroy Blois influence

🟦 House Blois (French-backed)

Heavy cavalry, prestige
Bonus: noble loyalty rerolls
Goal: Secure the Duchy, eliminate Montfort

⬛ Free Company Captain

Flexible mercenary force
Bonus: can switch sides freely
Goal: Gain wealth + titles

🟨 Breton League (Towns & Nobility) although this could be non player.

Defensive, political
Bonus: fortifications & income
Goal: Prevent either side dominating Brittany

3. 🗺️ CAMPAIGN MAP

Use 6–8 regions (e.g. Rennes, Nantes, Brest, Vannes, Dinan, countryside zones).

Each region provides:

Income
Levy (optional reinforcement)
Influence (for victory)

4. 🧱 ARMIES

200 points per player (Blood & Crowns)
Fixed retinue for the campaign
Themed by faction (English / French / militia / mercenary)

Armies:

Persist between games
May gain honours (cards)
May suffer temporary effects

5. 🔄 CAMPAIGN TURN (3–5 TURNS TOTAL)

Each turn represents ~ maybe 6 months.

5.1 🃏 Card Draw

Each player draws 2 cards

Cards are:

Currency
Titles and honours
Scenarios
Mercenaries

If you draw a scenario you must play it. Scenarios with higher scores trump lower.

5.2 🤝 Diplomacy & Contracts

Open negotiation:

Hire other players
Trade cards
Form alliances

Deals are binding for that battle only unless stated.

5.3 🗺️ Campaign Actions (Choose One)

Attack a region
Support/defend an ally
Raid
Fortify (defensive bonus next turn)

5.4 ⚔️ Scenario Selection

Each player plays one Scenario Card (1–6) face down.

Reveal simultaneously: 👉 Highest card determines the scenario

🎲 SCENARIOS

1 – Meeting Engagement
Random deployment, no advantages

2 – Ambush
Defender scattered, attacker gains surprise

3 – Relief of a Stronghold
One side fortified, relief force possible

4 – Raid & Burn
Small game, destroy objectives

5 – Escort / Intercept
Protect or capture baggage/noble

6 – Field Battle
Standard Blood & Crowns

5.5 ⚔️ Battle Resolution

Fight using Blood & Crowns
Allies may participate
One player claims the region (pre-agreed)

5.6 💰 Rewards

Gain income from regions
Bonus cards for:
- Victory
- Objectives
- Key locations

6. 🃏 CARD SYSTEM

Card Types

💰 Gold

Used to:
- Hire players
- Pay mercenaries
- Influence outcomes

🎖️ Titles & Offices

Persistent bonuses + Victory Points

Examples:

Knight Banneret (+1 combat)
Marshal (+reroll)
Warden (+defence bonus)

🪓 Mercenary Companies

Add units temporarily
Must be paid each turn
May desert or switch sides

🇫🇷 French Support

Knights, gold, commanders
Strong cavalry bonuses

🏴 English Support

Longbows, gold, veterans
Strong ranged bonuses

⚓ Naval Support

Coastal movement
Genoese mercenaries
Cinque Ports raiders
Blockades
Bombardment

🗡️ Intrigue Cards

Bribes
Delays
Betrayals
Secret treaties

7. 🤝 ALLIANCES

Players may combine forces in battle
Rewards must be agreed beforehand

Optional:

Secret deal cards revealed at battle start

8. 💥 OPTIONAL RULES

Uncertain Loyalty

Before battle, allied contingents roll:

1–2: delayed
3–5: normal
6: bonus activation

Fickle Loyalty

After battle:

Roll for key nobles
Failure → may switch sides next turn

9. 🎖️ SUPPORT COMMANDERS

Powerful one-battle characters.

🇫🇷 Bertrand du Guescelin

Retinue: men-at-arms + crossbows
+1 in Ambush / Raid
Terrain advantages

🏴sir Robert Knollys

Retinue: longbows + men-at-arms
+1 in Raid / Field Battle
Gains bonus gold for victories

⚔️ Sir Hugh Calveley

Mercenary wildcard
Can change sides

Others possible, Sir John Chandos,

The Dolphin, the Duke of Anjou...

Use:

Duration: 1 battle

After use:

1–2: gone
3–5: returns to deck
6: retained

10. 🏆 VICTORY

After 3–5 turns:

Score:

Regions controlled
Titles held
Gold
Contracts fulfilled

Special Wins

Montfort / Blois:
Hold Rennes + 3 regions → claim Duchy
Free Company:
Most gold + at least 1 title
Breton League:
No faction controls >50%

Hidden Objectives - setup cards