Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne is the sequel to Age of Wonders, a turn-based strategy game that mixes empire building, role-playing and warfare. Awakened to join an immortal group of Wizards in the Circle of Evermore, you must restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. The single-player campaign has 20 scenarios. You can lead one of 12 races, including Elves, Frostlings, Draconians, Dwarves, Halflings, Humans and the Undead, and field more than 130 unit types such as steam cannons, airships and mammoth riders. Your Wizard channels spells through the Wizard's Tower and can specialize in 7 spheres of magic, including Air, Fire, Life and Death. You research and cast enchantments, combat magic and world altering spells. More than 30 champion heroes can join your cause, and they can wield over 100 artifacts. Multiplayer supports up to 8 players over a LAN or the internet, with Play by Email, Hot Seat and a Simultaneous Turn System available.