Belaad : La Contrée de la Plume et de l'Epée

Belaad : La Contrée de la Plume et de l'Épée – Maneuver between knowledge, power, and rebellion in the history of Persia

In a kingdom at the height of its golden age, knowledge has become a weapon. While scholars build a new world, tensions rise. The Kingdom seeks to exploit their discoveries to strengthen its rule, the People strive to free them to advance humanity, and the Hashash Order wants to eliminate them all to erase any trace of a knowledge deemed corrupting. In this battle of influence, everyone moves in the shadows—manipulating, betraying, and conspiring to shape the future of Belaad, the Land of the Feather and the Sword.

How to play Belaad : La Contrée de la Plume et de l'Épée

Belaad is a competitive semi-asymmetric game combining worker placement, action programming, resource management, and bluff. Each player represents a faction with unique victory conditions and distinct abilities. During each round, you secretly plan your actions: recruit scholars, initiate battles, steal resources, or manipulate opponents’ tokens. Conflicts and temporary alliances unfold with the intrigues of the kingdom. To win, you must anticipate your rivals’ plans, capitalize on your strengths, and act at the perfect moment.

Why play Belaad : La Contrée de la Plume et de l'Épée?

• A deep strategic experience combining bluff, planning, and direct interaction.
• Asymmetric factions that make every game unique and reward tactical insight.
• An immersive historical setting, inspired by the medieval Persian world and its great scientific minds.
• A booklet featuring 30 real biographies, bridging play and culture.
• Rich illustrations that heighten the tension between knowledge and power.

Content:

• 14 Character boards
• 30 Scholar cards
• 24 Combat cards
• 14 Hashash cards
• 57 Action cards
• 5 swords
• 50 coins and seals
• 1 bag
• 1 rulebook
• 7 player aids
• 70 wooden tokens