You’ll want to develop your character and train up a formidable fighting force before you attempt to take a castle or town. When you begin a game of Mount and Blade you will be reliant on taking on missions, competing in tournaments and selling any loot you have accumulated in order to build up some experience and cash. Continue to the next page to see how to lay siege to a Castle or Town! Laying Siege to a Castle or Town Any lord holding a town can collect large amounts of money in the form of taxes. You can station troops or prisoners in towns and they tend to be very well defended. You’ll also find taverns with various shady characters enjoying a drink and the great tournaments take place in the arenas. These are the bustling centres of life in Calradia, you’ll find markets selling food, armor, weapons and horses. Troops stationed in a castle will cost you less money. Castles will also provide a tax income for the lord who holds them. You can station troops here, imprison enemy troops and build various improvements. Villages are connected to castles and towns so when you conquer a castle or town the nearby villages will change allegiance as well.Ī castle is a fortified stronghold that holds sway over the surrounding land.
