The Real War Of Thrones, Game Of Draughts 1543-1557

During the Renaissance, the king of France shakes up the foundations of Europe and claims the Scottish crown by marrying queen Mary Stuart to his son.

While celebrating an alliance treaty, Henry II dies during a jousting tournament. In Spain, Philip II has allied himself with the French by marriage.

In France, the kingdom is plunged into chaos. Catherine de Medici rules behind new king Charles IX, but is unable to prevent a civil war.

In Paris, Catherine de Medici weds her Catholic daughter, Margaret of Valois to the future Henry IV.

Mary, Queen of Scots is imprisoned by Queen Elizabeth in England. William I fights Philip II with help from the military.

Henry III of France still has no heir, Elizabeth orders the death of her rival and Spain declares war on England in a battle for reign over Europe.