All for One and One for All

Starting Out: Purchase all available wood and tools from Lord Northburgh. Settle on a large, flat island with Cider and Hemp fertility, and at least two Stone and Iron Ore deposits. Settle on the southern end.

First Settlement: Build three woodcutters, two Fisherman's Huts, and a Marketplace surrounded by houses. Increase taxes to 'Happy' or 'Calm' as housing fills. Build Cider farms once 60 peasants settle.

Exploration: Use your Flagship to explore the archipelago, claim good islands, and visit Northburgh to buy a Diplomatic Scroll. Deliver it to Al Zahir for resources.

Stone and Tool Production: Prioritize producing Stone and Tools independently. Build Stonemason's huts and an Iron Ore mine, Charcoal burner, and two Tool maker's workshops. Limit house upgrades to conserve tools.

Satisfying Citizen Needs: Produce Linen Garments (Hemp Farms, Weavers Hut) and Ropes (Hemp Farms, Rope Yards). Set up a second Tools chain. Implement Fire stations for fire protection once you pass 355 Citizens.

Developing the Orient: Settle a large Oriental island with Spices and Dates fertility. Build 10 Nomad Houses, Date plantations, and Spice plantations. Trade Spices to your northern island. Aim for 440 Nomads for building access and honor rewards. Build Milk farms and consider a Stonecutter's hut.

Developing the North Further: With Spices, Citizens can become Patricians. Settle a new northern island with Brine deposits, a river, and Crop/Herb fertility. Produce Bread, Beer, and Leather Jerkins, and sell surplus. Upgrade trading fleets of Al Vizir and Northburgh.