Beggar to Emperor

Beggar to Emperor is a strategic simulation RPG set on the fictional medieval continent of Legia. You begin as a penniless beggar and choose how to build a life, rise through society and pursue power; your choices and their consequences shape your story. You can aim to unify the continent and become Emperor, or follow another path.

Life in Legia

You can take on roles including laborer, merchant, thief, vigilante, priest, knight, noble or royalty. Gather resources by logging, fishing, farming, mining and hunting, then use them to support yourself or trade. You can also earn money through begging, banditry and other crimes, become a wealthy merchant, or research and craft powerful weapons and armor.

Explore the continent to find hidden treasures, mysterious ruins and unique locations. Meet characters, build relationships, form alliances or rivalries, and choose whether to marry a lifelong companion, marry into nobility or live as a wandering adventurer. The game also includes taxes, arrest by vigilantes, imprisonment and bail. Bankruptcy or defeat in battle can leave you penniless again, so you must grow stronger to survive.

Organizations and power

Organizations offer several ways to earn promotions: prove your merit, pay for advancement, win honor in formal duels or seize power by force. You can become an organization's leader through a vote or by overthrowing its current head. Your actions carry consequences as you climb.

Army and politics

Recruit and train an army in a range of ways, shape its development as you choose, and assemble talented people into elite units to lead in battle. Your army's strength affects both the outcome of wars and the balance of political and diplomatic power across the continent. You can expand your influence and pursue the throne through war, diplomacy and political decisions.