Sire, our merchants are reporting splendid news. The furnaces that mint the Kingdom's precious coins have experienced tremendous boosts in production. Lucky for you My Lord, they are now giving away these excess Crowns with every purchase!

Fill up your treasury now by receiving a staggering 40% Flash Sale bonus across all payment methods, Crown packages and Crown gifts! This special offer applies to in-game currency (Crowns) and is available for the next 48 hours. It must end on March 22nd at 16:00 GMT, so don't miss out!

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Sire, the time has come to don your armor, gather our forces and ally with our countrymen. Let us challenge The Wolf and his officers, undo their evil deeds and finally put an end to their savage reign! Our scouts have spotted several stretches of uninhabited land which have not yet fallen to The Wolf and his subordinates: The Pig, The Snake and The Rat. We must join our fellow Lords and populate these deserted lands, growing our collective forces until we are powerful enough to push back our new enemies. We must fight tooth and nail, capturing and razing their villages one by one and driving them from each Parish we move into. Alone we are weak, but together we can regain control over political positions and finally rid this world of the dark and brutal tyranny that it has already endured for far too long:

• PvE Gameplay – Experience completely new player-versus-environment gameplay.
  
• New Challenges – Do battle with classic Stronghold characters including The Wolf, The Pig, The Snake and The Rat, holding back their invasion of medieval England.
  
• Improved AI – The Wolf and his cronies are able to raze and capture villages, vote for themselves in elections, repair its castles, scout resources and more!
  
• Co-Op – Team up to defeat a common enemy, with the hardcore PvP gameplay of Stronghold Kingdoms turned on its head and players forced to cooperate to survive.
  
• Better Loot – Raze and capture AI villages, uncover resources stashes and win Glory rounds for the chance to receive powerful in-game items.

Heed my words, the four AI Lords of this new world are more dangerous and aggressive than the ones we remember from our homeland. Invading their territory will not go unpunished, with each village we capture becoming a target to be taken back by force. Never underestimate the vindictiveness of a foul tempered evildoer such as The Rat or The Snake, especially after losing a strategically positioned village and seeing his friends dispossessed of their mighty castles!

Should you withstand the AI's bid for power and hold back their advance, know that further dangers await you on the horizon. With their armies surrounding us the AI will launch invasions from the sea, constantly looking to reclaim power and gain a foothold in vulnerable parts of the isles. Only by working together and consolidating defensive positions across the country can we hope to win…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JDtG181TbA

Sire, the time has come to don your armor, gather our forces and ally with our countrymen. Let us challenge The Wolf and his officers, undo their evil deeds and finally put an end to their savage reign! Our scouts have spotted several stretches of uninhabited land which have not yet fallen to The Wolf and his subordinates: The Pig, The Snake and The Rat. We must join our fellow Lords and populate these deserted lands, growing our collective forces until we are powerful enough to push back our new enemies. We must fight tooth and nail, capturing and razing their villages one by one and driving them from each Parish we move into. Alone we are weak, but together we can regain control over political positions and finally rid this world of the dark and brutal tyranny that it has already endured for far too long:

• PvE Gameplay – Experience completely new player-versus-environment gameplay.
  
• New Challenges – Do battle with classic Stronghold characters including The Wolf, The Pig, The Snake and The Rat, holding back their invasion of medieval England.
  
• Improved AI – The Wolf and his cronies are able to raze and capture villages, vote for themselves in elections, repair its castles, scout resources and more!
  
• Co-Op – Team up to defeat a common enemy, with the hardcore PvP gameplay of Stronghold Kingdoms turned on its head and players forced to cooperate to survive.
  
• Better Loot – Raze and capture AI villages, uncover resources stashes and win Glory rounds for the chance to receive powerful in-game items.

Heed my words, the four AI Lords of this new world are more dangerous and aggressive than the ones we remember from our homeland. Invading their territory will not go unpunished, with each village we capture becoming a target to be taken back by force. Never underestimate the vindictiveness of a foul tempered evildoer such as The Rat or The Snake, especially after losing a strategically positioned village and seeing his friends dispossessed of their mighty castles!

Should you withstand the AI's bid for power and hold back their advance, know that further dangers await you on the horizon. With their armies surrounding us the AI will launch invasions from the sea, constantly looking to reclaim power and gain a foothold in vulnerable parts of the isles. Only by working together and consolidating defensive positions across the country can we hope to win…

Having mastered the ruthlessness of the Fourth Age rule set, players have now moved World 4 into the Fifth Age, upping the ante in the fight for land, power and Glory. Superior Military Schools, abundant Treasure Castles and political reformation form the bedrock of the Fifth Age, forever changing the way in which Houses reach for the crown.

Effective immediately the Lords and Ladies of World 4 will now play using the new rule set:

1. Military Schools can be upgraded to level five.
2. Treasure Castles are twice as likely to appear.
3. All Factions and Houses are disbanded.
4. Large Houses gain Glory more slowly than small Houses. A House with 60 members will gain one third of the amount of Glory that would be gained by a House with 10 players or less.
5. Only members of a House can be candidates for election.
6. To be eligible for the office of Sheriff, a candidate must belong to a House which controls at least 30% of Parishes in the County.

Note: As with every Age transition, all Factions and Houses have now been disbanded. The capital forums have also been cleared and all players removed from their elected positions.

Based on your feedback from previous Ages the Fifth Age rule set aims to further balance siege gameplay and the overarching Glory race, while simultaneously adding new challenges for seasoned players interested in the metagame. We appreciate all the input that helped our team design the Fifth Age and would encourage all players to continue to offer up their suggestions on Facebook and in the official forum - Feedback Forum

Thank you for taking a part in Kingdoms’ ongoing development, influencing the creation of more Ages to come!

Having mastered the ruthlessness of the Fourth Age rule set, players have now moved World 4 into the Fifth Age, upping the ante in the fight for land, power and Glory. Superior Military Schools, abundant Treasure Castles and political reformation form the bedrock of the Fifth Age, forever changing the way in which Houses reach for the crown.

Effective immediately the Lords and Ladies of World 4 will now play using the new rule set:

1. Military Schools can be upgraded to level five.
2. Treasure Castles are twice as likely to appear.
3. All Factions and Houses are disbanded.
4. Large Houses gain Glory more slowly than small Houses. A House with 60 members will gain one third of the amount of Glory that would be gained by a House with 10 players or less.
5. Only members of a House can be candidates for election.
6. To be eligible for the office of Sheriff, a candidate must belong to a House which controls at least 30% of Parishes in the County.

Note: As with every Age transition, all Factions and Houses have now been disbanded. The capital forums have also been cleared and all players removed from their elected positions.

Based on your feedback from previous Ages the Fifth Age rule set aims to further balance siege gameplay and the overarching Glory race, while simultaneously adding new challenges for seasoned players interested in the metagame. We appreciate all the input that helped our team design the Fifth Age and would encourage all players to continue to offer up their suggestions on Facebook and in the official forum - Feedback Forum

Thank you for taking a part in Kingdoms’ ongoing development, influencing the creation of more Ages to come!

An extraordinary year in Stronghold Kingdoms has now come to its end. Players from all corners of the Kingdom fought to the very last House in the bloody arenas of Domination and Domination 2. A new continent was explored with the launch of ‘América Latina’, while European warfare continues to rage across both ‘Europe’ worlds. To help you fight off the hordes of incoming Mac players, we also added Treasure Castles and launched an improved Christmas giveaway to sweeten the deal.

We have exciting plans for Kingdoms in 2015, which promises to deliver a range of updates based on community feedback, new worlds and a special surprise early in the year...

New Gameplay

‘Domination’ marked the beginning of unique game worlds for SHK and we have more planned for release this year. With objectives evolving from the PvP combat of Domination and epic scale of Europe, new worlds will mix up gameplay and even pit players in an epic battle against legendary enemies. Kingdoms will also continue to expand its borders, bringing you new worlds, territories and battles on an even larger scale.

New Platforms

As an intense online strategy game played by individuals from all walks of life, it would be a disaster if Kingdoms was not also available on more platforms. Many RTS fans play on platforms other than PC and launching the Mac version in January is our first step towards uniting these strategists on the same online battlefield! We are expanding the game’s accessibility, while also inviting new players and their armies into existing game worlds. Thanks to our commitment to cross-platform play, more platforms means more eager Lords and Ladies for you befriend or conquer!

New Features

A large part of Kingdoms’ development in 2014 was influenced by your feedback and this is something we will continue in 2015. With an even greater focus on new features based on player feedback, we are eager to hear your suggestions for the continued development and expansion of Stronghold Kingdoms. Influence the design of Stronghold Kingdoms right now by posting your ideas in the official forum - Feedback Forum

We are looking forward to another fantastic year ahead and would like to wish all the Lords and Ladies in the Kingdom a wonderful new year full of hard-fought victories, lifelong friendships and unforgettable battles.

Happy New Year!

An extraordinary year in Stronghold Kingdoms has now come to its end. Players from all corners of the Kingdom fought to the very last House in the bloody arenas of Domination and Domination 2. A new continent was explored with the launch of ‘América Latina’, while European warfare continues to rage across both ‘Europe’ worlds. To help you fight off the hordes of incoming Mac players, we also added Treasure Castles and launched an improved Christmas giveaway to sweeten the deal.

We have exciting plans for Kingdoms in 2015, which promises to deliver a range of updates based on community feedback, new worlds and a special surprise early in the year...

New Gameplay

‘Domination’ marked the beginning of unique game worlds for SHK and we have more planned for release this year. With objectives evolving from the PvP combat of Domination and epic scale of Europe, new worlds will mix up gameplay and even pit players in an epic battle against legendary enemies. Kingdoms will also continue to expand its borders, bringing you new worlds, territories and battles on an even larger scale.

New Platforms

As an intense online strategy game played by individuals from all walks of life, it would be a disaster if Kingdoms was not also available on more platforms. Many RTS fans play on platforms other than PC and launching the Mac version in January is our first step towards uniting these strategists on the same online battlefield! We are expanding the game’s accessibility, while also inviting new players and their armies into existing game worlds. Thanks to our commitment to cross-platform play, more platforms means more eager Lords and Ladies for you befriend or conquer!

New Features

A large part of Kingdoms’ development in 2014 was influenced by your feedback and this is something we will continue in 2015. With an even greater focus on new features based on player feedback, we are eager to hear your suggestions for the continued development and expansion of Stronghold Kingdoms. Influence the design of Stronghold Kingdoms right now by posting your ideas in the official forum - Feedback Forum

We are looking forward to another fantastic year ahead and would like to wish all the Lords and Ladies in the Kingdom a wonderful new year full of hard-fought victories, lifelong friendships and unforgettable battles.

Happy New Year!

While you dig in and prepare for the brutal winter ahead, battling against the elements and your fellow players across the plains of Europe 2, why not make the most of the holiday season with our Winter Sale? Bolster your armoury, castle defences and Kingdoms deck with card packs and premium tokens by taking advantage of the 20% extra Crowns all players now receive on Crown purchases.

Effective immediately all purchases made between December 18th at 18:00 GMT and January 2nd at 18:00 GMT will be topped up with 20% extra Crowns. Claim your place on the political landscape of new worlds, be the first to scout the special Christmas resource stashes or turn the tide of battle and upset the balance of power on your current world! The Winter Sale has been launched to give you and your House a vital edge, with the extra power needed to dominate sworn enemies.

Please Note: This offer applies to all payment methods, Crown bundles and includes Crown Gifting.

Happy Holidays!

While you dig in and prepare for the brutal winter ahead, battling against the elements and your fellow players across the plains of Europe 2, why not make the most of the holiday season with our Winter Sale? Bolster your armoury, castle defences and Kingdoms deck with card packs and premium tokens by taking advantage of the 20% extra Crowns all players now receive on Crown purchases.

Effective immediately all purchases made between December 18th at 18:00 GMT and January 2nd at 18:00 GMT will be topped up with 20% extra Crowns. Claim your place on the political landscape of new worlds, be the first to scout the special Christmas resource stashes or turn the tide of battle and upset the balance of power on your current world! The Winter Sale has been launched to give you and your House a vital edge, with the extra power needed to dominate sworn enemies.

Please Note: This offer applies to all payment methods, Crown bundles and includes Crown Gifting.

Happy Holidays!

The time for an all-new European adventure has come. Europe 2 has opened its gates to the Lords and Ladies of Stronghold Kingdoms, offering up the riches of its lands and spoils of war to anyone brave enough to claim them. A total of 33 different countries await you in one massive game world, reconstructed from the current day map of Europe and ready to be conquered by your mighty armies and political silver tongue. Settle near your home town, forge unbreakable alliances with your neighbors and set out to take control of the lands of Europe, one throne at a time!

Our second Europe server brings with it new opportunities, territories and opponents to defeat for the glory of your House. Are you a farmer ready to rise up and fight back against oppression in the Kingdom? Log into Europe 2 and prove your bravery in the fight for Stronghold Kingdoms’ largest map yet! Perhaps you are a battle-hardened warlord seeking to put down your sword and continue fighting with the tongue of a diplomat? Prove it by joining Europe 2, fortifying your defenses and using your political finesse to secure one of 33 kingly thrones.

With the launch of Europe 2 we hope to send the message that Kingdoms will continue to grow through the release of new maps, community-driven updates and larger expansion-style feature updates all coming in 2015.

Until next time!