Castilian Kings: Intrigue and Inquisition

In 1328, some of the greatest political and religious leaders of the Middle Ages have gathered in Navarre. With King Charles I of France and Navarre recently deceased, and Papal Inquisitions ever a threat, the fate of Europe hangs in the balance. Plotting, backstabbing, and negotiating are the order of the day; arranged marriages and secret liaisons are not far behind. Can you avert the looming Hundred Years' War? Are you overrun by the Mongols? Who will control the all-important papacy?

Long Description

In 1328, some of the greatest leaders of the Middle Ages have gathered in Navarre. With King Charles I of Navarre recently deceased, and Papal Inquisitions ever a threat, the negotiating and backstabbing here will set the course for the fate of Europe.

The Kingdoms of France and Navarre have been closely aligned since the late 13th century, but with the French monarchy plagued by affairs, scandals, and the near-extinction of the royal house will Joanna I, daughter of the King of France, break ties with her own family to secure her claim to the crown of Navarre?

In the Kingdom of England, it has been almost two years since the notoriously terrible ruler King Edward II was deposed by his wife, then made to sit trial and judged guilty of incompetence (among many other charges). Presumed assassinated, his reunion with his son King Edward III will be a shock.

On the religion scene, an Antipope has risen in the Vatican due in part to the backlash against some of the current Pope's controversial religious teachings and his radical tolerance of Jews and Muslims in Catholic territories in a time when everyone expects the Spanish Inquisition... and in part to a new Holy Roman Emperor who came to power in defiance of the Avignon-based Pope's influence.

But how much do your political treaties, schemes, and machinations even really matter when the Mongols are invading and laying waste to Europe?

This game features real historical characters and political issues in 1328, and each character's life up until 1328 is exactly what it says in the history books, with only discrepancies, gaps, and motivations filled in. No prior knowledge of history is required to enjoy playing (we have cheat sheets).