World Without End Fan Site

England in the years 1337 to 1361 . . . The momentous events of the English Middle Ages affect the lives of the inhabitants of Kingsbridge.

Here, nearly 200 years ago, Prior Phillip oversaw the building of the imposing cathedral called "The Pillars of the Earth". Now, farmers, wool merchants, and builders-the players-strive for wealth and prestige.

In the process, they encounter numerous and diverse characters from Ken Follett's acclaimed novel. The rivalry between the priory and the city merchants colors the turbulent events of the time. …

• Due to certain event cards, your discard pile may become larger than your action pile. In this case, do not discard a card when you play an action card. Your action and discard piles must end each chapter with 6 cards each.

• If you are required to discard cards that would result in more than 6 cards in your discard pile, discard only enough cards to fill your discard pile to 6 cards.

• Whenever you choose to [or are forced to] forego your action [for example when you are called before the royal court], you must still play one card face- up to your action pile and discard another face-down to your discard pile. In such a case, the action of the face-up card isn't carried out. …