Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne

Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.
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.
Key features:

• Explore a world full of mythical creatures and mysterious lands. Build an impressive force as an all-powerful Wizard through dangerous perils and exhilarating challenges.
  
• Dictate the fate of the world from within your Wizard's Tower, a transmitter of power used to channel your ground-shaking spells.
  
• Immerse yourself in a legendary story during a single-player campaign with 20 scenarios full of intrigue, action, and suspense.
  
• Reign supreme over one of 12 distinct and races such as Elves, Frostlings, Draconians, Dwarves, Halflings, Humans, and even the Undead.
  
• Conquer your enemies with over 130 unique units such as steam cannons, airships and mammoth riders.
  
• Specialize in 7 spheres of magic including Air, Fire, Life and Death.
  
• Enlist the aid of more than 30 loyal champion heroes who possess the unique ability to wield over 100 mighty artifacts.
  
• Research and cast powerful enchantments, fierce combat magic, and world altering spells.
  
• Confront rivals in Multiplayer via a LAN or over the Internet for up to 8 players - options include Play by Email, Hot Seat, and the exciting Simultaneous-Turn System allowing all players to move at the same time!