Players control powerful magicians called Wielders who explore an overworld map to collect resources (gold, stone, wood, glimmerweave, ancient amber, and celestial ore), capture settlements, and find artifacts.
Critics and players generally praise the game for successfully modernizing the "one more turn" addiction of retro strategy titles while introducing its own identity.
The game loop is divided into two primary layers that mirror its classic inspirations: Songs of Conquest
Traditional medieval knights and archers allied with the faerie-like Faey.
The game initially featured four distinct factions, with additional factions introduced through DLC: The game initially featured four distinct factions, with
Scholars and cultists who raise the dead to restore a fallen empire.
While widely acclaimed, some community feedback has noted a steep difficulty curve in early campaign missions and occasional AI shortcomings. and celestial ore)
It supports local "hot-seat" and online multiplayer, along with a robust Map Editor that allows players to create and share their own campaigns.