For a limited time, challenges like this one afford you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete each challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge.
To play the current challenge between February 13 and March 12, go to the main menu in-game and click on "The Head of Cyrus - Challenge of the Month." Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you don't miss out.
CURRENT EVENT
CHALLENGE 4: THE HEAD OF CYRUS
This Valentine's Day, Cyrus the Great has proposed to you, the Scythian queen Tomyris. Respond in the only way you know how - with a beheading. Peace is not an option and war is the only way to preserve your unwedded bliss.
Curry favor with the Barbarian Clans of the arid lake to gain an army advantage, but be quick about it - this is going to get messy fast.
Game Parameters
Mode: Barbarian Clans
Difficulty: Prince / Emperor
Victory: Domination only
Speed: Online
Player Leader: Tomyris
Map Type: Inland Sea
Map Size: Duel
RuleSet: Gathering Storm
Start Era: Ancient
Resources: Standard
World Age: New
Start Position: Balanced
Temperature: Hot
Rainfall: Arid
Sea Level: Standard
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
Scythia Overview
For tips on how to complete the Head of Cyrus challenge, check out this short video detailing the unique abilities and units of the Scythia civilization and its leader, Tomyris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PfDkGcSNE0
Barbarian Clans Overview
Familiarize yourself with Barbarian Clans mode by watching this video in which members of the development team discuss its unique features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN1BSmoFeUI
