Reflexive’s biggest success is the world they created. Their alternate history is carefully crafted and rich. The story is sufficiently fleshed out that every event has an explanation that may have a supernatural tinge, while remaining grounded in a familiar history. There’s also the titillation of interacting with historical figures such as Leonardo DaVinci (Signor Leo initially saves you from slavers), Joan of Arc, Machiavelli, Cortez, Torquemada and Nostradamus. Don’t expect strict historical accuracy -- Lionheart’s depiction of the Cathar heresy mostly focuses on vegetarianism. At the same time, many mainstays of RPG games, such as mystical teleportation devices, are part of the world’s history. While battling dragons in 1201, encouraged by Richard the Lionheart, powerful mages banded together to cast a great spell. A side effect of this sorcery was the sprouting from the ground of magical crystals throughout the world. Some offer helpful magics, others can be used for rapid transportation, and still others summon foul undead.