Like many a great tale of political intrigue and bloody power-wrangling, Crown Gambit starts with a disputed succession to the throne. The King of Meodred has been assassinated, and you—playing as as a team of three young paladins—will play a vital role in deciding who will succeed him; choose who to side with, and choose wisely, because a strong hand will be needed to guide the kingdom through the encroaching darkness. Will you seek to legitimise the gifted first-born bastard son of the king...