Paradox Development Studio presents the sequel to the most popular strategy game in the history of the genre. Crusader Kings III is the heir to a far-reaching legacy of great strategic combat. This time your ruling house gains a host of new opportunities for dynastic success. HISTORY Choose a ruling house or aristocratic family in one of the many countries on a map that stretches from Iceland to India, from the northern Arctic Circle to Central Africa. Steer the fate of a dynasty through the ages, ensuring security and power for each successive generation. Conquer new territories and titles to perpetuate your legacy. Demonstrate monarchical wisdom by gathering your religious authorities around you, or take the initiative and act on your own: create a schism and establish a new religion, gaining eternal glory or condemning yourself to eternal damnation. Knights, peasant uprisings, pilgrimages, Viking raids... Experience the drama and splendor of the Middle Ages. CHARACTER Choose from five available lifestyles, perfecting your military strategies or kingdom management skills. Choose character traits that affect their behavior, but don't go against someone's nature! The tension of living an imposed lifestyle can result in a whole new set of troubles! Choose suitable guardians for your successors, or raise them yourself. But what will you do if the rightful heir doesn't live up to your expectations? Violent characters may gain a fearsome reputation as the cruel one before whom docile subjects will cower in fear inspired by your actions. WAR Recruit armed units and powerful knights to swell the ranks of your monarch's army. Develop new technologies to increase the wealth and power of your dominion. Hire mercenary soldiers and knightly orders for large-scale wars. Provide additional income by taking hostages for ransom and organizing raids on your neighbors. INTRIGUES Commission your ace spy to uncover plots against your dynasty and rule. Recruit troublemakers to aid you in plotting to weaken or assassinate anyone who stands in your way of power. Seduce other characters for love or to expand your political influence. Collect information to use as blackmail, or demand repayment of debts of gratitude when you need to expand your influence to achieve your plans.
