Renowned as the linchpin of civilization and the cultural centre of Europe, Venice was the most important trading post between Western Europe and the eastern stretch of the Mediterranean Sea. Venice was at the peak of its power during the Renaissance and was viewed as a city of decadence, beauty and intrigue. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?Д¬rusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda.ДЄ good lord will always need friends to support him. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil.

Persistant game world with continuous, gripping storyline and myriad sub-questsДЄwe-inspiring 3D graphics with zoom levels from isometric to 1st-Person-views More than 30 different enemy races, from cowardly goblins to powerful demons and dragonsДЄ multitude of spells, divided into different categories of magic (white, black, elemental, etc.) High degree of identification with the hero-avatar, whose skills and strengths can be improved by the playerД¬lickвЂ™nвЂ™Fight: This revolutionary control system guarantees instant action, the best possible overview and completely new tactical possibilities in battleД¦ races вЂ“ Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Dark Elves, Orcs and Trolls вЂ“ that can be used simultaneously (!) to build settlements and fight battles Innovative game design: The unique mixture of RTS and RPG elements offers a brand new game experience. Soon, the time will come when the power of one may change the destiny of many. A human damned to immortality, bound forever by the power of the blood runesвЂ¦ Now, only a few years after the end of the Convocation, evil is back вЂ“ stronger and more powerful than ever before вЂ“ to finish what was started.

All that was left were a few islands, connected by magic portals. Huge armies, bound by the the power of ancient runes, brought war and destruction to the lands that survived the initial onslaught. Continents shattered like glass, the pieces strewn about like leaves in the wind. Entire countries were wiped out in the blink of an eye when the devastating power of the Elements was unleashed вЂ“ Elements summoned by dark rituals. In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

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