There's no hotseat feature, because of the prevalence of off turn card play, and the important "secret information" like your hand contents, your quest goal location, and even your position when stealth ed. The online multiplayer works through Steam or PS4 Network for Random or Friend's list matchmaking.
If you don't Like "Game of Thorns but Fluff" how about "Redwall/"Disney's Robin Hood" but with Dark Crow monsters spreading Rabies, Bird racism, and political backstabbing?
Point of fact on the article. There are Eight heroes, 4 of which can play at any time (no duplicates, but you can have say both Wolves opposed to each other). Reading the first published version gives the impression there are ONLY 4 heroes.