Crusader Kings II

The Dark Ages may be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty princes battle battered kings vying for control of their fractured kingdoms. The pope calls for a crusade to protect Christians in the Holy Land, while refusing to give up control over the installation of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Enlarge your domain and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your treasuries, appoint vassals, expel traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda. A good ruler will always need friends to support him. But beware: loyal vassals can quickly become fierce rivals, and some are not as reliable as they seem... Stand by and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King? Crusader Kings II explores one of the most important eras in world history in a game designed by the masters of grand strategy. Medieval Europe comes to life in this epic game of knights, intrigue and thrones....