New Info and Screenshots for The Druid King (working title only) from Strategy First

The Druid King is a real time game that blends strategy, role-playing and adventure elements with innovative gameplay, high quality graphics and a simple interface. There are two modes of play – adventure mode and strategic mode.

In strategic mode, you play against computer opponents or other players on the Internet exercising your strategic and tactical skills to achieve victory. You must train and command many units, hire and develop heroes, acquire powerful artifacts, conquer strongholds and villages and launch large-scale military campaigns against your foes to bring them to their knees. The game-play in this mode is similar to traditional RTS gameplay.

In adventure mode, you control a party of heroes and explore the world as the struggle between Caesar and the Gaul chieftain Vercingetorix evolves. You must decide which side you will support, who you will betray and whether you will follow the mysterious druids as they request your assistance. Command strongholds and large armies, take risky missions behind the enemy lines, and find powerful artifacts to support you. Make friends and foes as you try to reveal who you are and who you want to be!

Story

The adventure takes place in the Gaul lands during Caesar’s conquest of Gaul. Four main forces have strong and conflicting interests in the area.

First, there are the Gauls. They are numerous and brave, but are often at odds with each other.  Their pride and religion often gets in the way of victory. Their lack of unity makes them even weaker.

The Romans reside in a mighty state with progressive social order and advanced military knowledge. Julius Caesar’s brilliant leadership makes Rome a deadly enemy. Its social structure requires constant expansion. Consequently, Caesar seeks to conquer Gaul for glory and fortune in his quest to become the sole leader of Rome.

The Teutons represent the united German tribes. They cross the river Rhein every year, seeking to expand their influence. They are a fearsome and numerous force, but don't have the same long-term plans for conquest and expansion as the Romans. They seek fortune and glory through victory and self-gratification.

The mysterious Druids wield horrifying and ancient powers. A few Druids are enough to stop a full-scale army! They have the power to make nations prosper or states decay.