Surprised and outnumbered, the ancient ones lost the battle and saw Inioch perish at the hands of the heartless Humans. After their great defeat, the Elves split into separate groups. Some forgave the Humans, while others saw the extermination of the Human race as the only acceptable justice. These latter group became known as the dreaded Dark Elves. Full single-player quest split into four episodes with three scenarios each.
Scenarios revolve around evolving story line and special combat situations.
Each map in Age of Wonders is unique and can range in size from small to very large. Some of the more complex maps contain multiple sub levels of underground caverns, providing more to discover and new strategic possibilities. From the cold arctic world of Icedale to the lush green lands of the Heartwood Forest, Age of Wonders provides a wide array of sights to see ands surprises to uncover. Each scenario also contains hidden areas, magic places and unique structures.