The year is 1337.

From the icy coasts of Frisia to the mountainous vaults of Geneva, the Holy Roman Empire breathes between two eras. Every small fiefdom, bishopric, and peasant republic is at a crossroads.

But forget the ambition of kings and the clashes of faiths. The real war will be fought in the ledgers.

The simple spread of ideas is being rapidly replaced by the creeping power of predatory lending. With the rise of the elite Schroders Bank (population: a mighty 597 souls) and the impending agrarian oligopoly of Farmers Mutual, the HRE is about to drown in 20% interest rates, loan-takeover shenanigans, and deliberate bankruptcy-maxxing.

Some lands prepare for glory. Others prepare to borrow ducats and immediately default just to spite Pete.

The starting population limit was 100k. The stage is set. Place your bets on who will survive the inevitable financial collapse.