A bitter hostage of rebel barons, Edward Longshanks vows to reclaim his birthright and lead a shattered England to unprecedented heights of prestige and fortitude. A shrewd commander and cunning politician, his merciless methods are effective yet amoral. Follow him as his thirst for power and glory takes him throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and even on Crusade!
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—In-game campaign description
The Edward Longshanks campaign consists of 5 scenarios. The player plays as the Britons, and the player color is red.
Edward I was an English King who lead a shattered England to new heights of prestige and fortitude. He was a tall man for his era, at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), hence the nickname "Longshanks". He was temperamental, and this, along with his height, made him an intimidating man, and he often instilled fear in his contemporaries.
Trivia[]
Alongside The Grand Dukes of the West, the Edward Longshanks campaign is the first campaign in the game to feature the main hero from another campaign as the main antagonist (in this case, William Wallace).
This is the only campaign of Lords of the West to focus on a single character.
Due to the chain mail armor design of Edward Longshanks' sprite, it would actually be a more fitting design for Richard the Lionheart, who uses a Paladin sprite in plate armor.
Cannon Galleons are completely unavailable in this campaign, which is referenced multiple times in the hints of various scenarios.
Gallery[]
Portrait in Westminster Abbey, thought to be of Edward I
Edward Longshanks views in Lords of the West
King Edward I seen in the middle in the official release box art of Lords of the West
In-game Britons history artwork resembling Edward Longshanks
EDWARD LONGSHANKS vs EVERY UNIQUE UNIT - AoE II- Definitive Edition