East of the Danube, the map belongs to tribal confederations and nomadic powers:
Fractured under the warring Carolingian brothers (East, West, and Middle Francia).
These borders are messy and prone to frequent "Claimant" wars as brothers and cousins fight for the title of Emperor.
looking to reform the Slavic religion or quickly feudalize through nearby lieges. Byzantine Empire ck3 map 867
The Byzantine Empire is one of the few stable, powerful, and technologically advanced realms on the map, starting with primogeniture succession (which keeps their land unified). 2. Religious and Cultural Diversity
The year is 867, and the world is a patchwork of vast empires and emerging nations. You'll be navigating a map that is not just geographically expansive, but also politically and culturally diverse. Key empires and political blocs include:
The massive Carolingian Empire has split into several smaller kingdoms ruled by Charlemagne’s descendants (the Karling dynasty). While they look powerful on paper, they are plagued by the succession law, weak hooks, and aggressive neighbors. Key Rulers to Watch East of the Danube, the map belongs to
The Sunnis are united under the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad, but the empire is rotting from within.
In 867, never start as a Christian in Northern England unless you enjoy being sacrificed to Odin. Play as a Viking to conquer, or play as Wessex to fight the most satisfying defensive war in the game.
The world of Crusader Kings 3 (CK3) begins in two distinct eras, but none offers the raw chaos and opportunity of the 867 AD start date. Known as "The Great Heathen Army" bookmark, this era captures a world in transition. The Roman Empire is a fading memory in the West, the Abbasid Caliphate is grappling with internal strife, and the Viking Age is at its bloody zenith. Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire is one of
The is chaos, opportunity, and storytelling perfection. It rewards aggressive players, storytellers, and anyone tired of the rigid feudal order of 1066. Whether you want to reform the Roman Empire, burn down Notre Dame with Viking axes, or build a peaceful Buddhist kingdom in Bengal, the 867 start delivers.
The longships are waiting. Go claim your fate.
Spain and Portugal are locked in the early phases of the "Iberian Struggle." The Umayyad Sultanate of Al-Andalus controls the wealthy south, while fractured Christian kingdoms like Asturias cling to the mountainous north. The unique Struggle mechanics force players to navigate phases of war, compromise, or conciliation. 3. The Byzantine Empire and the Balkans
Rurik Rurikid starts in Novgorod, positioned perfectly to expand south along the major river systems to form Russia.
Manage powerful vassals, dominate the Mediterranean, and mend the Great Schism. Meta Strategies for the 867 Start Date 1. Weaponize the Viking Age