It is an empire of changing flags. The old crown fell, and many stepped forward to claim it. That was two centuries ago.
Now the barons and the princes swear loyalty to whichever claimant-emperor garrisons the nearest army today. The clergy sell their sermons for the highest bidder, and spies whisper promises to mercenary generals.
You are the one true ruler of the broken Empire of Lyssan, and it's up to you to put the pretenders (the other players) in their place before their endless squabbling tears your nation apart. You (and others) will attempt to take control by using castles, knights, nobles, priests, and spies:
- Knights hold territory and fight masterfully.
- Nobles hold territory, support priests, and fight poorly.
- Castles hold territory, spawn new units, and protect knights and nobles.
- Priests manipulate influence and support spies.
- Spies assassinate priests and other spies, and have the devastating power to steal other players' court cards.
Lyssan is an intense board game of strategy, cooperation, and betrayal for two to four players. The winner is the player who claims the most trophies, and each trophy can only be claimed by a single player. One trophy card might call for the player to control the most mines, the next to have most spies deployed, and the next to have the most sophisticated court. An upcoming trophy is revealed each turn, requiring strength, cunning, and adaptability to win.
