Death and Inheritance – Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
A game of Bannerlord can last many decades and eventually characters, including the player, may die. Some may perish in battle or in childbirth and others will die of natural causes. Once characters enter their late 40s, there is a chance they may die of illness or old age with each passing year, but, if they’re lucky, a few may live on into the 80s or beyond.
Characters can also order their captives to be executed – but this is frowned upon, and players will lose reputation unless their victims are especially vile. When a clan leader dies, the property, fiefs and titles of the clan will pass to the heir. One reason for players to marry and have children is to take over the heir and to continue the game after the death of their initial character.