Lore

Basileus Deos senses opportunity.

For years, his vendetta against the Calradic Senate has borne little fruit. The frontier between the Northern Empire and Western Empire has remained consistent, with neither side able to obtain a lasting advantage over the other. The Imperial Civil War, once thought to be a temporary interregnum in the history of the Empire, now drags on without an end in sight.

Having successfully subdued the former holdings of Emperor Vetranis, the Western Imperials have been flexing their muscles recently. Victories against the Vlandians and Aserai alike have further emboldened their belief that they will eventually reunify the Empire. Yet this ambition remains checked by the tenacious senators who still control much of the former Imperium.

In contrast, recent events have not been kind to the senators. The death of their leader, Despotes Mealios, gave rise to Strategos Autokrator Penton Neretzes, a well-established commander who some thought would quickly turn the tide. After being thoroughly routed by the Battanians in an ill-fated battle, the mood in the temporary halls of the Senate has turned for the worse.

Capitalizing on these recent defeats, Basileus Deos has rallied his legionnaires for a decisive campaign against the Senate. With his eyes set on the many frontier castles that have held him back for years, significant resources are being committed to this long-awaited blow. Even still, the Senate’s southern frontier has held for years. By no means will this be an easy endeavour for the resurgent western Imperials.

As Calradians sworn to Basileus and Senate alike prepare for battle, their mothers worry and weep all the same. The Imperial Civil War continues to eat away at the soul of the Calradic Empire.

In Meta Terms

Welcome to the eighty-second Bannerlord Calradic Campaign! This event will feature yet another battle between the Northern Imperials and Western Imperials

If the Western Imperials can defeat the senators in battle, they will quickly capture Chanopsis Castle. From there, they will attempt to siege Gaos Castle and Melion Castle.

If instead the Northern Imperials find victory in battle, they will secure Sestadaim Castle. From there, they will move to capture the coveted city of Lycaron.

Unfamiliar with the Calradic Campaign? Have no fear! The Calradic Campaign is a casual, player-driven, story-based event. There are no strict rules or signups, and players of all skill levels often come! If you've never tried multiplayer, now is your best chance to experience large-scale formations and battles without the overly strict practices typically found in line battle/clan-style events.

Victories in our flagship monthly events are represented on the overall campaign map, while roleplay surrounding the events and their consequences take place both during said events and on the community Discord. Joining our Discord allows you to communicate with your fellow faction members, trash-talk others, and rise through the ranks to one day become lord of a village, castle, city, or if you're particularly successful, an entire kingdom!

To join the event, you will need our Calradic Campaign Module. This module contains all of the custom battle and siege scenes used, as well as many stability fixes and balance changes. Most importantly, the module features three distinct empire factions in multiplayer, with each one featuring unique perks and cosmetics to lean into the different situations of the three!

There will be a manual installation of the module available for those not playing on Steam. Check the Nexus mods page no sooner than the Friday before the event for the correct download. You will need the Calradic Campaign#82 file.

As a general rule of thumb, the Calradic Campaign module should be the only one enabled in your launcher! If you have any crashes or issues trying to launch the game / join the server, unsubscribing and resubscribing to the module on the workshop will often fix any issues.

Server Info

• Game: Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord
• When: Saturday, May 16th, 4pm EDT.
• Server: Calradic_Campaign
• REQUIRED Module Download: Calradic Campaign Module
• Voice chat: Mount & Blade Community Discord

Community Discord

It is highly recommended you join our community Discord, as half the fun of the persistent campaign takes place outside of events. Meet fellow Mount and Blade fans, find new friends to queue with, and make fun of Battanians together in our community of 30,000+.

Leave any questions, complaints, observations, memes and faction based riffing in the comments below!