PLAYERS BOOK

Brytenwalda webpage: http://www.novaregula.com/brytenwalda/

INTRO

Presentation
The Dark Ages on the British Isles is a fascinating, dismal time of constant wars, in
which people fight to survive. An age with many cultures mixed together.
The 6th. and 7th. centuries were a time when invaders (Saxons, Angles and Jutes)
sought their destiny in a new world with the steel of their swords, shields and spears.
Ancient people tried to resist, while they saw their kingdoms defeated and conquered by
barbarians; sorrowfully they saw how their beloved world slowly disappeared off the
face of the earth.
Let us not forget the Picts, who have always inspired great interest; or the people of
modern day Ireland to the west; an island as complex as Britain, with constant tribal
wars over pieces of land, their clans, livestock and supremacy.

In short, it is a world we know little of, but perhaps that is what draws history lovers to
it: a time of war and great deeds, where few (almost no) kings died in their beds.

W hat does Brytenwalda mean?

The central element in early Anglo-Saxon politics is the 'imperium' (empire) over all
'English' peoples south of the Humber, which Bede ascribes in his Ecclesiastical History
(ii 5) to seven kings before 671 A.D. To these seven, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of
Alfred's time attaches not only an eighth name but also a vernacular word, 'Bretwalda',
or 'Brytenwalda'
Brytenwalda = Bryten - Britain and walda - ruler.
Brytenwalda, almost certainly the right form. 'Bretwalda' may be a 'ghost' word from a
scriptural slip.

A little History: Anno Domini 636:

Edwin, King of Deira, has died some years ago, and after ravaging the north with his
armies his great rival Cadwallon ap Cadfan, king of Gwynedd,, was killed by Oswald,
the new lord of the north, the ambitious son of thelfrith and Edwin's sister. Oswald
now rules Bernaccia, Deira and Elmet.
Oswald the powerful has proclaimed the title Brytenwalda. Who is willing to dispute
the title? Who is willing to confront the most powerful king in Britain?
The world is at war and only respects the law of the sword and spear. Realms are born
and die every single day as kings die on the battlefields.
In the East, the Angles and Jutes consolidate their domains and claim more land.
In the South, the Saxons, led by Cynegils, have teamed up with Oswald, cornering
Penda, king of the Angles of Mierce, The March. Will Mierce resist being surrounded
by enemies?
The pagan King Penda is bloody and violent, many kings have been killed by his sword
and many more will come. He assembles the men under his command for a campaign.
War is coming.
Meanwhile, Christianity is extending from Centware in the south (Jute Kingdom),
converting the barbarians.
Pushed against the coast, the Welsh are fighting for every inch of land, but are too
divided, dreaming of the return of a king to unify all and lead to the final victory - they
dream of an incoming King Arthur. But Arthur is dead, and all eyes look to Cynddylan,
the king of Pengwern, brave as a lion, but unable to join under his banner all the other
kings.
And Gwynedd, a fertile kingdom with great warriors, is silent, unable to hear the sound
of the advancing armies threatening their land. Gwynedd cry out to Great Cadwallon,
scourge of the Angles and Saxons, who has left a son, a King only 3 years old.
In the snowy lands of the North the Irish of Dal Riata, and the Picts are fighting. Their
kings share blood, but the Irish are invading the land of Cait, kingdom of the Picts. The
Picts, with their faces painted and their female warriors, are now united under one king
and they are stronger than ever.
Across the sea, in Ireland, Domnaill mac Aedo, of Ui Neills clan has emerged as High
King in Temair after defeating his enemies. But it isn't more than a prestigious title that
recognizes him as the most powerful on the island. Around him clans are fighting for
land, women and cattle in fratricidal wars. The war in Ireland is endemic.
Who can bring light to this world of war and misery?
The world was chaos, and chaos was war.

GUIDES

- Brytenwalda installation and troubleshooting, (autor: Makute)

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,136401.0.html
- Beginner Guide (autor: blackitalian)
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,155372.0.html
- Trial By Fire (A Beginners Guide to 1.35) (autor: jecjackal) http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,187876.0.html

- Character Creation Guide (autor: Disconnected) http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,155372.msg4550556.html#msg4550556

- Combat guide - how to beat most things with little effort (autor: sepulchar) http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,170534.0.html
- Formations http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,155372.msg4400019.html#msg4400019
- Good music to listen to while playing http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,136923.0.html
- Trading and Enterprises Tips v1.2 http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,137594.0.html
- Tactics on the battlefield - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,137576.0.html
- FORMATIONS QUICK PLAY GUIDE http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php?topic=137765.msg3310977#msg3310977
- Companion like and dislike - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,136511.0.html
- Beowulf Quest [spoilers] - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,197218.0.html
- Character Creation - What does what and what is the results...[spoilers] http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,138018.0.html

- About bows - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,138477.0.html

- Salt Mine - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,135862.0.html
- How exactly does honor work? http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,140036.0.html
- companion interactions off - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,46630.0.html
- Kill captured lords http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,137199.msg3298858.html#msg3298858
- Supply Wagon - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,138298.0.html
- Gae Bolga quest [spoilers] - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,147552.0.html
- Realistic Casualties, some help understanding http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,147257.0.html
- Tactics on the battlefield - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,137576.15.html
- How do money - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,151889.0.html
- Change Player Faction Color - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,149007.0.html
- Dark Ages Campaign Blog - http://darkagescymbria.blogspot.com/
- How to increase morale? -http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,154329.0.html
- Courtship secret meetings. How get a wife http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,155012.0.html
- The Four Religions in Brytenwalda http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,166266.0.html
- About Honor - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,169838.0.html
- Largest stable companion parties in Brytenwalda (spoilers) http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,183844.0.html
- Siege Tutorial (spoilers) http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,184731.msg4475464.html#msg4475464
- Polices, what it change - http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,196065.0.html

- Companion Starting Skills http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,214605.msg5131015.html#msg5131015

ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOADs for BRYTENWALDA

FANs Modifications

Compatible with Brytenwalda 1.40 version

Is there a way to return to old (static) system? (if you have problems with ship moving sea
battle system)
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php?topic=237577.new#new

How to tweak number of reinforcement waves?

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,221735.0.html

how to stop companions complaining?

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,201162.msg4840352.html#msg4840352

More fast upgrade troops?

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,235342.0.html
Turn off that doggone wolf that hollers every night
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,242440.0.html
alternate night ambience sound to replace wolf howl by iron_commander
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,248754.0.html
-Calradia in Darkness v.1.1 (+Brytenwalda adaptation) Autor: CHUR

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,157802.0.html[/spoiler]
-Brytenwalda Music Pack - Autor: Utrehd
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php?topic=115960.msg2793514#msg2793514
More information, suggestions, issues, talk to autor:
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,154342.0.html[/spoiler]
-Custom Music - Mech Warrior 2 for Brytenwalda - Autor: ppga
More information, suggestions, issues, talk to autor:
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,155628.0.html[/spoiler]
-Alternative Women Faces
Not included in the official version of the mod for a small defect on the neck, we offer you best
faces for women.
http://www.novaregula.com/brytenwalda/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=
6&Itemid=36
Installation:
-Donwload file
-Unrar
-Open faces folder.
-Copy interior and overwritte it in Brytenwalda.
-Enjoy.[/spoiler]

Combinate Women Faces more Polish Landscapes:

-Join both modules and overwrite in Brytenwalda Folder (less module.ini)
- Open module.ini of PL and find:
load_resource = meshes_face_gen
Change it to:
load_mod_resource = meshes_face_gen
-Save, and overwrite this module.ini in Brytenwalda Folder.
-Enter game and enjoy.