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While Western Europe clings to Feudalism, the 867 map in the North and East is dominated by Tribal polities.
The Karlings rule Western and Central Europe, but their realm is deeply divided after the Treaty of Verdun.
acts as a gateway to a medieval world that is fundamentally more chaotic, diverse, and fluid than its 1066 counterpart. Known to veterans as the "Old Gods" era, this bookmark captures a civilization in transition, where the echoes of antiquity still clash with the emerging feudal order. A World of High Contrast ck3 map 867
Anglo-Saxon Catholic kingdoms like Wessex (under King Alfred) and Mercia are fighting for survival.
The 867 map has more independent rulers (roughly 1,200+) than the 1066 start (around 900). This means: While Western Europe clings to Feudalism, the 867
For an Unconventional Campaign: Caliph Al-Mu'tazz (Abbasid Empire) Baghdad, Iraq Government/Religion: Clan / Ash'ari Islam
| Ruler | Location | Difficulty | Why Play? | |-------|----------|------------|------------| | | Jorvik (England) | Easy | Event troops, easy conquest, form Danelaw | | Björn Ironside | Uppland (Sweden) | Medium | High martial, form Scandinavia | | Alfred the Great | Dorset (England) | Hard | Resist Vikings, become King of England | | Basil I | Byzantine Empire | Medium | Primogeniture, restore Roman Empire | | Haesteinn | Montaigu (France) | Very Hard (for sandbox) | Start as a Norse count and invade anywhere – India, Africa, Italy | Known to veterans as the "Old Gods" era,
The Byzantine Empire under Emperor Basil I Macedonian is the strongest, most stable feudal realm on the 867 map.
From the frosty fjords of Scandinavia to the burning sands of the Sahara, the 867 map presents a completely different strategic challenge than its 1066 counterpart. Here is a deep dive into the state of the world in 867.
A wealthy region with numerous holy sites, often yielding high gold income for players starting in the southern peninsula or the Burma region. Map & Culture Visuals Special Map Features Religious Landscape: