Upon arrival in Constantinople discipline breaks down and the starving crusaders begin ransacking the surrounding countryside for food.  Emperor Alexus quickly arranges sea transportation and a military escort to keep the crusaders moving.

Take control of the city of Nicaea with help from the Greek allies.  The Turks will be unprepared for the attack so the battle should prove simple.  The journey to Jerusalem will need financing if the crusade is to succeed so raise gold by whatever means necessary.

The crusaders' march across Anatolia is difficult.  The Turks burn all crops on their retreat southwards and the westerners have found themselves ill equipped to deal with the freezing temperatures.  After some minor skirmishes with the enemy the army is left starving and exhausted.