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Arx Mechanica by Alex S

These wild lands, bearing the remnants of colossal structures built by ancients, were abandoned long ago; millennia have passed since anyone last inhabited this bleak and desolate region. Among many, an enormous monument, erected in prehistoric times for purposes long forgotten, was looming above the valley of swamps, striking terror into anyone who has seen it once. Legends whisper that within its immense walls lies a well descending deep beneath the earth—perhaps even beyond the realm of the dead. Some claim this well once fed an eternal flame that powered the monument’s incredible machinery and strange mechanisms. Over the ages, many sought to unlock its secrets and claim its power for themselves. Most failed... until recently.

When civil war broke out in the kingdom, one of the rebel lords—Malarich, once condemned for witchcraft and forbidden sorcery—found a way to infiltrate the monument and reawaken its ancient systems. Suddenly, the dormant colossus roared to life, its machines clattering so thunderously they could be heard for miles. But fear traveled even farther. After suffering several defeats, Malarich escaped to his new stronghold—believing it unassailable. In response, the King, emboldened by his army’s success, dispatched you to put an end to the treacherous sorcerer once and for all. Yet he could not foresee what was awaiting at those ancient walls. The mechanical fortress was about to unveil its dreadful secrets.

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In this map you are to attack the huge citadel (the respective 3D model is attached) which is defended entirely by engineers (supposed to be automatons); although the task may seem simple, the way to success can be quite tricky. To be precise, 100+ ballistae and 30+ mangonels are kindly waiting for your troops:) Still it has to be mentioned that the fortress itself has certain secrets that can help you to sneak in; your final goal is the sorcerer Malarich, whom you can find in the keep. Play in attack mode only (if you want to have some fun, can play defense mode, but it is too easy).

P.S. The map is hard, really hard, if you don't increase the number of archers/crossbowmen in your starting troop pack.

P.P.S. I suggest to play on EASY setting (although more experienced players can try harder options).

P.P.P.S. This map is originally designed to be a part of my future campaign; still I thought it is of certain interest to upload it as a single scenario. As far as I'm concerned no one has ever tried to make a fortress in Stronghold DE that is defended entirely by engineers; this feature changes gameplay a lot:)