As powerful barons jostle for control of a disintegrating kingdom, you must stem the tide of their ambition and unite the land under the king once again. In Stronghold 2, you can build and develop different types of castles and defenses while watching their peasants go about their everyday lives. Appease the peasantry by hosting festivals and letting the ale flow, or rule with an iron fist and strike fear into the hearts of your subjects. Stronghold 2 depicts aspects of both siege warfare and castle life.