Conversely, the realm of Zhon, symbolized by air, is highly mobile, has no significant fortifications, and a considerable air force. Darien was once united under the mage emperor Garicaius. Now his four children rule it. Each of these children, made immortal by their mastery of magic and relics they inherited from their father, rules one section of Darien. I don't know about you, but a little sibling rivalry seems pretty natural, given the circumstances.
Kingdoms looks pretty good.
It's graphics engine uses quite a sophisticated system of thousands of polygons, which can be a blessing or a curse. If you have sufficient computing muscle, you're in for a treat, units look good and are animated well. Terrain is versatile and quite appealing, and a wide variety of graphics options are available. The obvious disadvantage is that most gamers won't be able to enjoy much of it without serious performance drawbacks. Kingdoms, at its best, is a healthy workout for even the stronger computer systems of today.