Enlist heroes, the champions that lead your armies into battle. There are over 50 heroes in the game, of varying classes like Rangers, Priests, and Warriors. Heroes posses the ability to wield magical spells and artifacts that further enhance their powers.

Build a Wizard's Tower, which works like an antenna to increase the range of your earthshaking spells. The tower can be upgraded with anything an archmage could wish for, including a Library, a Teleportation Gate, and new in Shadow Magic: A magical Item Forge.

Raise armies for your empire. Produce new troops at cities, or sign them up as you explore the lands. Charge into battle with special units such as Dwarven Steam Cannons, Halfling Eagle Riders, Human Airships, and Frostling Mammoth Riders - over 150 different units are at your disposal.

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