From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in The Pillars of the Earth?
English Thames & Kosmos rules
The player who most recently saw a cathedral starts the first round.
Rule details
This chooses the initial starting player, who receives the cathedral's nave piece.
Source & edition
- The Pillars of the Earth: Thames & Kosmos rulesThames & Kosmos · Preparation, choosing the starting player; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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