The Archon Prophecy expansion for Age of Wonders 4 is all set to be released tomorrow. Players are invited to be part of the celestial Archons and strike back against corrupt forces of Urrath.
New Culture
One of the highlights is the introduction of a new culture. Architects are arriving to help build the empire. With this, players can construct those vast and magical monuments within the cities and then dedicate them to the affinity of their choice.
There's also two new forms available that bring their eternal struggle to the soul of the empire. The first is the Elysian, who are ascended heavenly beings that bring a touch of the divine to the realm. The second are the Ancient. These are withered and bent beings from the depths of history.
New Narrative
Players need to prepare to forge their destiny with Prophecy Traits. This new society traits help players shape their empire. What happens is that early in their journey, a vision appears which challenges them to define the purpose and ambitions of the ruler. How to interpret it is up to the players but take note that fulfilling the Prophecy unlocks powerful rewards.
There are two new story realms for players to learn the secrets of the mysterious Archons. There's Rings of Emnora where players enter the hidden realm of Emnora, which is the stronghold of the Archons. They'll be searching for help in the eternal war against Urrath. Cliffs of Sordünn focuses on the Coast of Sordünn. There they explore an ancient land that fell into the endless horrors of the Umbral Abyss. Players have to reclaim the realm from Urrath's clutches and fulfill a Prophecy that will shape the war between light and darkness.
New Hero Class
When the expansion goes live, players can take on the power of the Battlesaint. Whether they're guiding the faithful as a sacred support unit or standing firm as a martyr-like tank, the Battlesaint is able to turn virtue into strength and sacrifice into victory.
New Tomes
Four new Tomes are being added which are:
- Tome of Virtue: Empower armies with unwavering righteousness and bolster their fighting strength until the bitter end.
- Tome of Prophecies: Weave fate into every moment with prophetic spells and omens that shape the battlefield.
- Tome of the Revenant: Channel the power of the dead, and take vengeance against the living.
- Tome of the Archon: Summon celestial allies and ascend the units to the ranks of Archons.
Age of Wonders 4 extends the time-honored blend of 4X strategy and tactical turn-based combat with players getting to guide a faction as it grows and transforms with the expansion of their empire. Get Age of Wonders 4 on Steam now.
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