Henry I, King of England, died unexpectedly leaving no male heir to reign in his stead. Henry's daughter, Empress Matilda, believes she should rule by succession. However, the late king's favorite nephew, Stephen de Blois, was quicker to the throne, and with the help of his brother, the Bishop of Winchester, was crowned king. Those loyal to the empress are enraged by Stephen's coronation and would not accept him as their new ruler.
Order has collapsed, and the remaining parts of civilization are fighting for survival in a world where the only rule is: there are no rules. In The Anarchy, players take on the role of English nobles loyal to King Stephen. In this new, harsh world, control is everything. You must build your stronghold, defend your castle from attacks by the advancing Angevin armies, gather the last remaining resources, and command your followers to lay siege to strongholds loyal to Matilda.
Immerse yourself in a turbulent period of English history. Fight for your king and feel the pressure of the struggle for supremacy. Every action is crucial. Will you invest in powerful siege engines or strengthen the walls of your castle? Your choices shape your destiny.
The player who proves to be King Stephen's most loyal ally will win the largest earldom and earn everlasting glory!
Are you ready to write your own legend in the name of the king during this civil war?