History
Malcolm III, Máel Coluim mac Donnchada, called Canmore, was king of Alba from 1058 until he was killed near Alnwick on 13 November 1093. His long reign opened the Scoto-Norman age. After 1068 he married Margaret, a princess of the displaced English house.
On 15 September 1066 both invasions of England are still ahead. Players often take Malcolm so they can watch Harold and William without starting as either of them.
In the game
| Seat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start | 1066, opening 15 September |
| Bookmark | The Fate of England |
| Title | Scotland |
| Realm size | 18 counties |
| Status | Independent |
| Difficulty | Easy, the bookmark rating in patch 1.20.1.2 |
| Culture | Scots |
| Faith | Catholicism |
| Age | 35 |
How to play
Goal. Hold Scotland while England is contested, then expand south or into the Isles only when the crown war is decided.
Players often pick Malcolm to see the Norman Conquest from the north instead of playing Harold or William.
Where this run fails. Joining the English war too early, or cracking the succession while the realm is still growing.