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The King's Dilemma: Chronicles is a narrative strategy game set in Ankist, a fictional feudal kingdom on the continent of Lywik. You play as the Head of the Council, the leader of the King’s inner circle in the capital, Lybra. You guide the Council’s decisions, balancing the kingdom’s needs against your House’s ambition to gain power and prestige.

The Council and its dilemmas

Explore a map of Ankist and its neighboring kingdoms to find problems that need the Council’s attention. Merchants, Scholars, the Army, the Cult of the Mother and the People all bring requests. The Council of Houses votes “Aye” or “Nay” according to each House’s interests and political stance; you can accept its decision or influence the vote by spending your House’s finances to corrupt members, or by using some of the limited power points available during each King’s rule.

The game features more than 300 story-driven dilemmas. Choices affect your relationships with the other Houses and the kingdom’s resources, and can lead to a King abdicating or being overthrown. They can also unlock further dilemmas on the map. Across six intertwined storylines, your decisions shape branching narrative paths and the events of the final uprising, which an ancient prophecy foretells.

Rule across generations

The campaign spans decades and generations. You play as different representatives of your House, and choose an heir, including their personality and goals. You can play as one of 12 Houses, each with its own narrative goal, and form alliances while facing betrayals.

At the end of each King’s rule, the kingdom’s remaining resources and your moral alignment determine the greed and influence points you receive. Spend these points to research technology, start expeditions or build structures; the available options depend on your choices. These investments bring money and resources during each King’s rule and affect the final uprising. You are always preparing for that final battle.

Story and outcomes

The story unfolds across tens of generations, with multiple endings. Each playthrough lasts 3 to 4 hours. Your decisions determine the kingdom’s course and the paths available as the story progresses.