Crossed Swords: Core Rulebook
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The year is 1625. France is ruled by the young King Louis XIII¸ who is both pious and cruel. The king is sometimes cleverly bullied and often manipulated by the scheming first minister of France¸ Cardinal Duc de Richelieu. Queen Anne of Austria¸ both ignored and resented by her husband the king¸ fears she will prove to be an expendable chess piece on Richelieu's board of intrigues. Indeed¸ with Richelieu's spies and informants seemingly everywhere¸ plots and betrayal are a constant menace to those who do not capitulate to Richelieu's command.
"Into the thick of this plague of plots boldly strides our dashing heroes¸ many of whom wear the king's tabard; all are wary of the cardinal's influence over their king - a brave few have drawn steel to contest who is the true master of France by challenging soldiers of another "lite company¸ the Cardinal's Guards...
"Crossed Swords is a complete role playing game which provides all the rules needed to play heroes in 17th century France. Each player needs only a single D10 and the guidance of a game master to delve into exciting adventures against the enemies of France¸ or perhaps enemies closer to home...