Scholars and cultists who raise the dead to restore a fallen empire.
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 initially featured four distinct factions, with additional factions introduced through DLC:
The game loop is divided into two primary layers that mirror its classic inspirations:
Merchant states specializing in mercenaries and gunpowder technology.
