1st: Choose a homeland clearing on the map edge that has 2+ clearings between it and enemy homelands.
2nd: Put 6 warriors and 1 roost in your homeland.
3rd: Put any leader card on your Leader Card slot. Keep the other 3 leaders face up nearby.
4th: Tuck you 2 Loyal Viziers under the Decree column slots as listed on your current leader.
5th: Fill your Roosts spaces with rosts, except the leftmost.