Europe, the center of power in the 12th century, is the stage for political intrigue. Clerical orders vie to control that power by influencing the cardinals and kings who hold the power. By building cloisters in the courts of kings, the orders try to increase their influence. Each order plots in the ecclesiastic and secular areas to weave a web of power to control the cardinals and kings of Europe.

• Designer(s): Michael Schacht
• Manufacturer(s): Rio Grande Games, Goldsieber
• Artist(s): Franz Vohwinkel
• Year: 2000
• Players: 3 - 5
• Time: 50 - 60 minutes
• Ages: 12 and up
• Weight: 862 grams
• Language Requirements: This is an international edition or domestic edition of an imported item. Game components are language-independent. Manufacturer's rules are printed in English.

• 1 board
• 5 scoring markers
• 1 place marker
• 40 advisors
• 100 cloisters
• 55 country cards
• 1 rule booklet