Mount & Blade is a video game set in Calradia, a land embroiled in war. Players take on the role of adventurers and mercenaries, striving to make their name known as warriors by recruiting an army of hardened soldiers and becoming lords of towns or castles. The free-form sandbox gameplay allows players to explore over 100 unique locations such as villages, castles, and towns. Combat takes place both on horseback and foot using medieval weapons that each have different characteristics. Additionally, players are able to interact with hundreds of NPCs who possess their own personalities. Furthermore, they can choose whether they want to be lonesome adventurers or rulers of entire kingdoms depending on how much power they wish to wield. Mount & Blade features an advanced sword fighting system and AI for challenging battles both strategically and tactically for a truly immersive experience.