A Son's Blood

A Son's Blood is the fifth and final scenario of the Francisco de Almeida campaign in Age of Empires II HD: The African Kingdoms. After the Zamorin's defeat, he ventures further north to the Gujarat state of India, where he gathers allies like the aOttomans, Egyptians and even a Russian renegade called Malik Ayyaz. Furthermore, back in Portugal, Francisco's rivals fill the king's ears with lies that he had betrayed Portugal, due to which the king sent an Armada to Francisco to relieve him from Viceroyship of India and bring him back to Portugal. But after Francisco received the news of his son Lourenco's death, by the hands of the admiral of the Mamluk fleet of Egypt, he vowed to take revenge for it, even if it meant defying the king's orders.

Allies

 * Gujarati Traders (Persians): They have two Markets surrounded by other buildings, one near the western edge of the map and another along the coast of the Gulf of Khambhat, where they have a Dock as well. The player can make their own Markets to trade with them, or make Trade Cogs to trade with them by sea. They also have an Imam near their western Market, who will heal the player's injured soldiers when brought to him but other than this, they serve no other major role in this scenario.

Ally → Neutral → Enemy

 * Alfonso's Armada (Portuguese): They have a small base very close to the player's base, along with a few patrols outside their base. They mainly train Halberdiers, Conquistadors and Arbalests. They are led by Alfonso de Albuquerque, who has been sent to bring Francisco back to Portugal. Initially, they will be allied to the player, but after Alfonso has finished talking to Francisco, they will change their stance to neutral. If the player kills any unit of Alfonso's Armada, they will turn their stance towards the player to enemy.

Ally → Enemy

 * Enemy Leaders (Persians): They have just three special units who are protected by each of the three major cities - Ottomans have Turkish Pasha (Cavalry Archer), Mamluks have Amir Husain al-Kurdi (Mameluke) and Diu has Malik Ayyaz (Boyar). They are initially allied to the player but will turn their stance toward the player to enemy after the player converts Alfonso.


 * Ottomans (Turks): They have a strong and well-fortified city to the northwest of the player's base. They possess special units called Sipahi and Royal Janissary who are stronger versions of the Cataphract and Janissary. They will also turn their stance toward the player to enemy after the player converts Alfonso.
 * Mamluks (Saracens): Their base is just north of the Ottomans' city and has no walls but is well-defended with Castles. They train Condottieri, Mamelukes and Heavy Cavalry Archers.They have no Villagers but they do have four Feitorias which provide them with resources at a rapid rate. They also have a strong navy, with Fast Fire Ships and Cannon Galleons. Similar to Ottomans and Enemy Leaders, they will turn their stance towards the player to enemy after the player converts Alfonso.
 * Diu (Persians): They have their city on the mainland at the southwestern edge of the map, along with a small part on a promontory connected to their main city by a bridge. They mainly train Paladins, Heavy Camels and War Elephants. They, like others will turn their stance toward the player to enemy after Alfonso has been converted, but they will also start constructing a Wonder at the promontory soon after, which the player will have to destroy.