A count can in turn be(come) a vassal of a Duke. A count can be the liege of mayors, bishops and barons. The count controls the main castle in this area.
A county is symbolised as a single geographical area on the map. Mayors, bishops or barons have an orange edge around their portraits.Ĭounties: A county is the lowest level you can start the game with. It is impossible to start the game as a mayor, bishop or baron. The holder of the county they're in is their liege. Cities are controlled by mayors, bishoprics by bishops and baronies by barons. These five rank levels are:Ĭities, Baronies and Bishoprics: These are the smallest areas in the game. In order to vassalise someone you will need to have a higher rank than the person you want to vassalise. These vassals are obligated to pay you taxes and provide some troops (you are their liege). You yourself will also always have vassals. In return he will defend you from outsiders who try to take over your lands. You will have to pay him by giving a percentage of your income and by providing some of your troops. Depending on the laws he sets you have to pay tribute to him. Someone who rules over you is called your liege. Before starting to play Crusader Kings 2 you will have to make sure you understand the in game hiërarchy.
