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Recently, and pretty much out of nowhere, I've begun work on a new scenario:
ANABASIS
In the middle of the 3d century BC, the satraps of the Seleucid provinces of Parthia, Andragoras, and Bactria, Diodotus, declared themselves independent and founded new Graeco-Iranian empires in the east of Alexander's former domain. Soon, however, Andragoras' reign was destroyed by invading nomads from the deserts of Central Asia. Naming themselves Parthians after their new home, they set out to conquer and plunder the surrounding lands. Despite losing lands to the Parthians, the Bactrians could successfully defend themselves against them for several decades.
Eventually however, the Seleucid king Antiochus III. decided to return the lost territories to his reign. In 212 BC, he started what would become one of the most monumental campaigns in the age of Hellenism, and, in reference to Alexander the Great, would be called the Anabasis of Antiochus.
The Participants
Macedonians
Heirs to the throne of Alexander the Great, at least in Asia, the Seleucids are the protagonists of the scenario. Their goal is to conquer all the territories lost since the death of Alexander, and, possibly, to outclass his achievements by going where no Greek has gone before.
Parthians
Coming from the deserts of Central Asia, the Parthians have started building a tremendous empire during the last few decades, but so far have still retained their nomad roots and traditions. Their goal is to expand further and become the most powerful force in the Middle East.
Bactrians
Alexander the Great would have been proud of this part of his former empire, in which Greeks and Iranians have formed a cultural symbiosis. Although the ruling class is Greek, the local aristocracy has much power and remains perfectly loyal. Their must defend themselves against the Parthians and Macedonians, and eventually try to expand their empire.
Medes
Independent since the death of Alexander, the tiny principality of Media Atropatene is no more than a footnote to the history of Hellenism. Iranian in identity, the Medes are in loose dependency of the Seleucids, but can rest assured that even if they refuse to pay tributes, their poor country will not be worth a Seleucid effort of subjugation. Or can they?
Persians
Once masters of the biggest empire the world had ever seen, they are now subjects to the Greeks. During the past century, they had to endure insult after insult, but with a Macedonian garrison sitting in Persepolis, they are powerless- at least until a strong leader arises...
Elymaits
A small principality in southwestern Iran, the Elymaits are heirs to the ancient Elamite civilisation. With Macedonian troops in their capital of Susa, can they remove the conqueror's yoke?
Indians
The Maurya kings rule over almost the entire Indian subcontinent, and since the days of Candragupta, have a steady foothold in Iran. But are they friends or foes to the Greeks?
Screenshots
Antiochus embarks on his campaign!
Can the Persians regain former glory?
Guess who's coming to dinner...
Atropatene- footnote to history.
Release: Soon.
ANABASIS
In the middle of the 3d century BC, the satraps of the Seleucid provinces of Parthia, Andragoras, and Bactria, Diodotus, declared themselves independent and founded new Graeco-Iranian empires in the east of Alexander's former domain. Soon, however, Andragoras' reign was destroyed by invading nomads from the deserts of Central Asia. Naming themselves Parthians after their new home, they set out to conquer and plunder the surrounding lands. Despite losing lands to the Parthians, the Bactrians could successfully defend themselves against them for several decades.
Eventually however, the Seleucid king Antiochus III. decided to return the lost territories to his reign. In 212 BC, he started what would become one of the most monumental campaigns in the age of Hellenism, and, in reference to Alexander the Great, would be called the Anabasis of Antiochus.
The Participants
Macedonians
Heirs to the throne of Alexander the Great, at least in Asia, the Seleucids are the protagonists of the scenario. Their goal is to conquer all the territories lost since the death of Alexander, and, possibly, to outclass his achievements by going where no Greek has gone before.
Parthians
Coming from the deserts of Central Asia, the Parthians have started building a tremendous empire during the last few decades, but so far have still retained their nomad roots and traditions. Their goal is to expand further and become the most powerful force in the Middle East.
Bactrians
Alexander the Great would have been proud of this part of his former empire, in which Greeks and Iranians have formed a cultural symbiosis. Although the ruling class is Greek, the local aristocracy has much power and remains perfectly loyal. Their must defend themselves against the Parthians and Macedonians, and eventually try to expand their empire.
Medes
Independent since the death of Alexander, the tiny principality of Media Atropatene is no more than a footnote to the history of Hellenism. Iranian in identity, the Medes are in loose dependency of the Seleucids, but can rest assured that even if they refuse to pay tributes, their poor country will not be worth a Seleucid effort of subjugation. Or can they?
Persians
Once masters of the biggest empire the world had ever seen, they are now subjects to the Greeks. During the past century, they had to endure insult after insult, but with a Macedonian garrison sitting in Persepolis, they are powerless- at least until a strong leader arises...
Elymaits
A small principality in southwestern Iran, the Elymaits are heirs to the ancient Elamite civilisation. With Macedonian troops in their capital of Susa, can they remove the conqueror's yoke?
Indians
The Maurya kings rule over almost the entire Indian subcontinent, and since the days of Candragupta, have a steady foothold in Iran. But are they friends or foes to the Greeks?
Screenshots
Antiochus embarks on his campaign!
Can the Persians regain former glory?
Guess who's coming to dinner...
Atropatene- footnote to history.
Release: Soon.
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