Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages

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Unravel the Hidden Powers of the Cosmos in Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages. Follow the footsteps of Athla’s renowned Wizard Kings. Discover the secret arts they learned and face the perils left in their wake as they ventured through the most infamous Worlds of the Astral Sea. New Narrative Content: Explore the adventures of legendary Wizard Kings across 3 expansive Story Realms: ▪ Evermore: Become Merlin's apprentice and return to the mythic realm of Evermore. Uncover the secrets of the crumbled Circle of Deogai and fight the sinister powers sleeping in its shadows. ▪ Azh'Ruun Pit: On the infernal world of Obbadoth, an ancient Wizard's Circle teeters on collapse. Summoned by the fallen Archon Ysariel, you must navigate a chaotic realm governed by endless Carnage. ▪ Burrow Downs: The Mistwalkers have captured Ham Binger! Hop into a Fey Fissure and embark on a rescue mission into the mists of Duatha, where the seasons fly, and the Fey Gods reign. New Tomes: 6 new tomes, each themed around a legendary Wizard King of Athla: ▪ Tome of Abjuration: Create wards and protections to preserve your units. ▪ Tome of Gluttony: Gain control over the infernal domain of Gluttony, making your units tougher and stronger as they feed on mortal essence. ▪ Tome of Burning Passion: Strengthen your units with demonic wrath, seduce your enemies, and engulf them in infernal flames. ▪ Tome of the Sprite: Use the powers of fey to support your units and befuddle your enemies. ▪ Tome of the Weaver: Harness the power of spiders to transform your people and trap the enemy in your web. ▪ Tome of the Cosmos: Use your mastery over the magic of the universe to empower your units, your economy, and summon a mighty Avatar of the Cosmos itself. New World Map Content: ▪ Shrouded Isles: Discover hidden pocket dimensions created by wizards to guard their most powerful secrets. ▪ Secret Spells: Claim forbidden spells of extraordinary power — magic too dangerous and too potent to ever appear in a standard Tome. Uncover these lost arcane secrets and bend reality itself to your will. ▪ New Landmarks: Claim the Broken Wizard's Throne, Chained Hellion, and Mistflow Gardens for powerful economic bonuses. ▪ New Infestation: Explore the Mistwalker Camp, a Duathadae presence shrouded in mist. New Form: Lead a civilization of Owlkin — wise and watchful beings, who move through the world with quiet confidence and an air of ancient mystery. Customize your faction with a variety of striking looks and create a unique character to rule your kingdom. New Wildlife Units: Face formidable new enemies roaming the realms: ▪ 3 Mythic beasts summoned by the secret spells. ▪ Sun Guardian & Moon Guardian: Mythic protectors of the Shrouded Portals. ▪ Beware of the Immolated Soul and Weaver Spiders. Additional Content: ▪ New Interface Skin for a fully immersive experience. ▪ New Mount: Weaver Spider. ▪ New Music tracks composed by Michiel van den Bos. ▪ New Banner icons. ▪ New Realm Template and new traits.