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As the 12th century comes to a close, England is a nation in turmoil. Their monarch, King Richard I, is away at war, allowing unrest to run rampant across the land. He fights for God and county in the third Crusade in the Middle East, leaving his throne empty. It's the perfect opportunity for unscrupulous nobles to try and take the crown.
Richard's younger brother, John Lackland, has taken Richard's place as the King of England. With the help of his ally, the Sheriff of Nottingham, they have quelled any protests to his claim. Only a small band of Merry Men, led by the famous outlaw Robin Hood, stand in Prince John's way. They will defend Richard's right to the throne to the last man!
In Richard the Lionheart, players ally themselves either with Robin Hood or John Lackland, traveling across England trying to earn Prestige points and influencing the Crusades from afar. At the end of the game, Richard will return to what`s left of his Kingdom...if he returns at all!
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