
Renly is supported by the wealthy Lord Mace Tyrell, and has married Mace's daughter Margaery. He is supported by Melisandre, a foreign priestess who believes Stannis a prophesied messianic figure.

Stannis Baratheon, publicizing the claim that Joffrey is a bastard, claims the throne as Robert's eldest brother and therefore heir. The war among these contenders is dubbed the War of the Five Kings. Two regions attempt to secede from the realm: Robb Stark is declared "King in the North" while Balon Greyjoy declares himself king of the Iron Islands. However, his reign is far from stable, as both of Robert's brothers, Renly and Stannis, have claimed the throne as well. With King Robert Baratheon dead, his purported son Joffrey sits on the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen continues her plan to conquer the Seven Kingdoms. Gather information for blackmailing purposes or call in favors whenever your plans need an extra bit of influence.A Clash of Kings depicts the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros in civil war, while the Night's Watch mounts a reconnaissance to investigate the mysterious people known as wildlings. Seduce other characters for love or political power. Recruit agents to assist your schemes to undermine or murder anyone who stands between you and power. Use your spymaster to discover plots against your dynasty and your rule. Supplement your income with ransomed prisoners or raiding parties on neighboring realms. Hire mercenaries and Holy Orders for your major wars. Research new technologies to increase the wealth and military might of your realm. Recruit men-at-arms units and powerful knights to supplement your royal levies. Violent characters may develop a fearsome reputation, cowering your timid subjects into obedience with the dread you inspire. But what do you do if the legal heir is not quite up to the job? Experience the drama and pageantry of the Middle Ages.Īdopt one of five different lifestyles, perfecting your skills in military strategy or kingdom management.Īcquire character traits that will guide your actions, but beware if you act against your nature! The stress from denying your truest self could bring a new host of troubles!Ĭhoose appropriate guardians for your heirs, or train them yourself.

Knights, peasant revolts, pilgrimages, Viking raiders. Gather new lands and titles to cement your legacy.īe a pious king to bring the religious powers to your side, or strike out on your own, designing your own splinter religion and earning everlasting fame or eternal damnation. Guide a dynasty through the centuries, ensuring the security and power of each new generation. Choose a royal or noble house from a number of realms on a map that stretches from Iceland to India, from the Arctic Circle to Central Africa.
