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• Victory Conditions

  Wizards on the isles of Alustria can obtain victory in different ways. Generally said, on the Isles of Alustria, there are three different ways to achieve victory:
  • "Overthrow thy neighbours" is probably the easiest to understand. You and your allies have to be the only one remaining on the isles of Alustria. The world will not be changed very much, and it is not needed to kill Caizarius to achieve victory. The future will not be blessed with peace. In 100 years, people will write the same stories as in the past. (look at introduction). You are allowed to have three allies.

  • "Death to Caizarius" is more difficult, and will require a more strategic approach. Your goal will be to totally eradicate the presence of Caizarius and his armies of death from the isles. You will have to be a druidic mage to be allowed to achieve victory on this way. Additionaly you are allowed to have only two allies to achieve this victory condition. (who should be druidic as well). Erasing Caizarius from the world means:
    1) Caizarius has to die.
    2) His generals have to die.
    3) At least 4 central shires of the Isles of Terror have to be controlled
    4) The Palace of Caizirius has to be controlled and explored.
    If three wizards manage to achieve these goals, then the people of the isles will forever remember them as the savers of the land, and they will drive all the other wizards away from their towers.

  • "Glory to The Darkness" is also more difficult than the first victory condition, and again, a more strategic approach will be needed to achieve this victory condition. You will have to be a dark wizard to be allowed to obtain this goal, and you are allowed to have only two allies for achieving this goal, who also should be dark. Your goal will be to bring the darkness back on Alustria. This can be done by using the powerfull necromantic foci that Caizarius built and by making sure Mordith, capital of the dead, is either controlled by dark wizards or by Caizarius. So:
    1) There may be no druidic presence in Mordith, capital of the Dead.
    2) The (real) Undead Foci must all be controlled and explored.
    3) At least 4 central shires of the Isles of Terror have to be controlled His generals and Caizarius are allowed to die as these Dark Wizards want to resurrect the darkness and not necessarily Caizarius himself. Once these conditions have been reached, the three wizards that accomplished this task will destroy all the other wizards with their dark powers.

  
  

  
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  Strategy Hints
  This part gives advices which can aid you in your quest.
  • For Druidic & Dark Mages
    
    • It is important to know who your allies are, and what intentions they have. As you know, the special victory condition for the druidic and dark mages can only be achieved by three wizards. Therefore you need to watch out for cheating wizards. A cheating wizard is someone who belongs to more than one alliance. An example: You are allied to Jaque and Mirma. Mirma is allied with you and Jaque, but Jaque is also allied with two other druidic mages. This wizard Jaque can win this game with You and Mirma but also with his two other allies. Hence, Jaque has better chances to win.
      
    • It is not forbidden to ally with a mage with different magic. If you can cooperate with a wizard very well, then why should you not be allied, even if he is dark\druidic? It is true that you can only win by accomplishing the first victory condition(stay alive till the others are gone) if you stay allied but allying to a wizard of the other side also gives advantages. A dark and druidic wizard working together can aid each other in battles as their spells are more or less supplementary. If you ally to a wizard of the other side you should at least make sure that both druidic and dark alliances cannot obtain victory. As you might understand, the choice of magic is more important than normal. If you have two allies that are dark, then your choice can be very important for the future.

  • Hints when playing a druidic wizard and intending to achieve the special victory condition:
    
    • Caizarius has to die: Caizarius is residing somewhere, so you should first track him down. He has his own maze of tunnels, and will be hard to track. Furthermore he leads an army of walking dead which will defend him in case he is attacked. So it is important to gain knowlegde about his position, by either using magic, or exchanging information with other mages. If you seem to be far away from Caizarius, then it might be usefull to have an ally which is nearer, and magically aid him in his quest to track Caizarius down.
    • His Generals have to die: His generals are easier to kill. They were banished to faraway located islands, and have little defences. The problem is that they are scattered throughout the land, and therefore hard to kill on your own. Again, allies or a sound strategy might prove to be useful.
    • All Undead Foci have to be controlled. This will be harder than killing his generals. They are well defended but more importantly, there are also fake ones constructed by Lichlords that were less potent than Caizarius. You could either find out which are the real ones (there is no difference in size, shape and other physical things, the fake ones are just less potent) and try to conquer these, but you could also try to conquer them all. A great chance the real ones will be among them! The real ones can be explored though this might not be very smart. It has a side effect which is that Dark has to take control of the foci and also has to explore them. So if you explore the foci, they will be more than happy. The good thing about exploring the foci is that they stop producing wandering creatures and you get a nice little bonus, and possibly some extra knowlegde about the world.
    • Caizarius' Palace has to be explored and controlled: Once Caizarius is gone, his presence has to be swept from the surface as well. His palace needs to be scorched and his palace should remain under control of your druidic ally, or yourself. Once you've killed Caizarius, controlling his castle shouldn't be too hard. Note that Caizarius is more or less a player on himself, leading hoards of skeletons and wandering zombies. He can defend himself very properly!

  • Hints when playing a dark wizard and intending to achieve the special victory condition:
    
    • Conquer the undead foci: You need to control all the undead foci and explore them. The problem is that there are also fake undead foci, they are unexplorable, and any hero trying to explore them will be dead in a wink. So finding out which foci are real and which are not is vital. This can be done by exchanging knowlegde about these structures with other wizards, some region descriptions or names might contain information while special places can prove to be useful as well.
    • Caizarius' Generals: Caizarius' generals are allowed to be killed. However, if there is such a general in your neighbourhood, then you might also consider to let him live, even when you have enough forces to wipe him out. By doing this, you make sure that druidic mages cannot achieve their victory condition, on the other hand you will have some territory less.

  • General Remark:
    
    • Achieving these victory conditions will be quite hard, and it is not expected that they will be achieved before at least turn 20. With 20 players, 3 taking several shires and exploring foci across the world is just not likely. However, when played strategically well, it is possible to obtain this victory condition even though you are not a super power. The only thing to do is to control several shires, and finish off some men in most cases. You don't need an empire of 100 shires to achieve that, you need a clear mind, a strategic approach and above all, a good overview of what is happening in the country, which alliances are getting ground, and which alliances are forced back. Also important is that you make sure you are part of some sort alliance. It is not expected that alliances will grow large as it is not allowed to win with more than 3 players (unless you choose for ViCon I). Everyone has no allies at the start so everyone starts with equal chances, and everyone depends on allies in this game.

DARK ELVES

The Dark Elves are living deep below the surface of the world. Splitting from their high elven cousins many millenniums ago, the two are now almost as separate as humans and gnomes. The slim build, dark complexion and white hair of this race makes any dark elf stand apart from all others. Their society, dominated by female priests, is one which revolves around combat and treachery.

KAYSERI - Kayseri is located deeply under the surface of the world. Many centuries ago Elves from Marydale left in search for more minerals. They crossed an ocean gab and found tunnels in the darkness containing large quantities of minerals. The town of Kayseri is since then feared for its well-trained armies and skilled leaders. Later, when these Elves started to explore these caverns better, it seemed that they were living in the northern part of a tunnelnetwork which they called the 'finger of terror'.
Player Number = 09

MALATRON - Malatron has been founded by Elves from Kayseri to strengthen the power of the Dark Elven race on the isles of Alustria. They have never been conquered by the forces of Caizarius because they kept their tunnels under constant surveillance. Even till now, no hostile soldier ever made it into the so called 'finger of pain' as the Elves from Malatron call these tunnels.
Player Number = 14

DERVISHES

The tall tower spires of the Dervish cities can be seen from many miles away. The merchant cities are often arid and devoid of natural riches but always supply enough valuable resource for trade. Many of the Dervish are both merchants and scimitar wielding warriors, though mercenaries are frequently hired to battle instead. The Dervishes are a powerful trading ally but have many means to make themselves a deadly enemy.

FORT ARTIS - Fort Artis situated on the island of Pejron is inhabited by Dervishes. These Dervishes have caused the decease of Caizarius' empire several decades ago. Living on a peninsula consisting of several different terrain types, they don't have to fear many neighbours and they can fully concentrate their efforts on Caizarius and his foul minions.
Player Number = 18

GNOMES

The fascinating Gnomish cities often appear to be technological feats. Examples of cities appearing to hang off the edge of a sheer cliff wall with a strange array of cables and struts supporting their structure may be found in many lands. The back of their castles often extend back into caves and tunnels where the remainder of the cities population reside. Deep within the labyrinth of caves lie many inventors' workshops. From these areas come contraptions that will both amaze and bemuse. Although the practicality of many of these inventions may be questioned the gnomes' creativeness is one quality that makes them such a strong race.

ASTRAL LAJUS - Holliwican, as the astral plane is called by Gnomes, is dominated and mainly populated by Gnomes. Astral Lajus is one of the two great Gnomish towns found on this island in the clouds. Myths tell that Holliwican used to be connected to Sleesh, but it has never been confirmed. Sleesh is a smaller island in the clouds inhabited by fearsome Lizards.
Player Number = 02

VALDORAMAX - Valdoramax is situated on Holliwican, an island of thin air drifting on the clouds. Valdoramax is slightly smaller than the other Gnome town on Holliwican, called Astral Lajus. They have never been attacked by Cairarius and his minions being securely locked up amidst these clouds.
Player Number = 05

WACKIR OUTPOST - Wackir Outpost has been founded by gnomes who lived among the clouds and who couldn't bare the absence of decent minerals anymore. They found Mt Wackir on the southern point of Cirkas, which these Gnomes call 'The Isle of the Half Moon'. On Mt Wackir they founded their outpost which has grown into a decent sized town in a couple of decades.
Player Number = 13

HALFLINGS

The Halflings are a joyful race of small demi-humans. Known for their lack of height and hairy toes, Halflings form together in towns known as shires. The Halflings favourite territory is hills, which they build their burrow homes in. The relaxed life style of the Halflings can be vigorously defended when threatened. Halfling slingers and pony riders may quickly be gathered to repel any unwelcomed visitors.

SARRO BANKS - Sarro Banks is the only Halfling capital on the isles of Alustria. Located on a lone island in the sea called Sadalta they have never been the target of megalomanic leaders like Caizarius. It is rumoured though that somewhere on this island corridors from the clouds come to an end. The halflings have never really investigated this myth as their island provides them with everything they need.
Player Number = 06

HILL DWARVES

Hill Dwarves are renowned throughout the lands as master weapon smiths. They have a passion for using minerals harvested from the earth to forge exquisite trinkets, superb armor, and mighty artifacts. They are a short stocky race, but their reputation as warriors (and drinkers) preceeds their size. Aided by their mighty artifacts the Hill Dwarves have been known to crush enemies. Their valor in combat, and loyalty to their kith and kin is unsurpassed. It is said that in dire circumstances, several dwarves will fight to the death as 'rearguard', just to allow a majority of their comrades, and allies to escape.

KARAK TARUN - Karak Tarun is the last Hill Dwarf capital on the isles. With humans of different forms they battled for Mahalton, meaning 'land of promesse' in Dwarven tongue. The Dwarves were beaten back but a ceasefire followed when Caizarius invaded Mahalton, allowing the Dwarves to regain their strength. The wars never continued after Caizarius lost power, and the people of Mahalton are now living in peace.
Player Number = 03

HIGH ELVES

The High elves are one of the most ancient and noble races on the face of any world. Long flowing blond hair, sharp facial features and a slight build are the characteristics that make this race stand apart. The architecture of the elven cities is something many a traveller has journeyed to see in safer times. But now that troubled times approach, the cities will be seen as defensive stronghold rather than cities of great aesthetics.

MARYDALE - Marydale is not part of the glorious Elven empire on Cirkas. Located on Pejron they have adapted to the way of the humans that populate this island. As most people on Pejron, they have suffered heavily from the assaults of Caizarius. As a result this once lovely Elven fortress turned into a center of warfare, struggling to survive.
Player Number = 11

VILEA GROVE - Vilea has been founded on a treeless area in the Vilea Forest. These Elves living at the other side of Caizarius and his undead have been allowed to build up a glorious empire together with their kindred from Yzaldra. A lot of scientists, even Gnomes, and even more philosophers are living in these great Elven towns.
Player Number = 04

YZALDRA - Yzaldra is very similar to Vilea. Yzaldra forest is slightly smaller than Vilea but that is because the marshes which seperates these towns have confiscated a greater area from Yzaldra than from Vilea Forest. Living in a volcanic area, these Elves are capable of equiping their troops with the finest Elven armours... in case someone attacks their lands.
Player Number = 17

HIGHLANDERS

Highlanders are a human race who love the crisp air of the hills and mountains. They live a very traditional lifestyle, residing in clans. They are fierce warriors and wars between the clans frequently flare up. Their religion is two fold, believing in one god but also that the world also possess lesser gods known as the chosen ones. These chosen are virtually immortal barring complete decapitation. The immortals are both revered and feared, never accepted by any of the clans and forced to live in secrecy or wander the earth eternally.

HIGH ALFAX - The people of Alfax have been battling Hill Dwarves in the past, and the war was stalemate until Caizarius came invading their island. They stopped battling the Dwarves, and they started to fight against the shared foe. Their terrain is quite hilly, as High Alfax and the surrounding mountains used to be surrounded by 'The Isle of the Half Moon'.
Player Number = 19

ICELANDERS

Choosing to live in the frozen regions, Icelanders have learnt to use the elements of arctic terrain to their upmost advantage. Riding Mammoths into war and building defences of ice, little can stop an Icelander army fighting in their home terrain. The communities generally live peacefully however, hunting and fishing the lands to gain food and skins to protect themselves from the cold.

HEYERVALLEN - Heyervallen is one of the two great Icelander towns on Isarna, the island of snow, cold and ice. Only Icelanders can survive on these barren arctic fields and dead taigas. Many seers have tried to find an explanation for the fact that it is always freezing on Isarna. Rumours tell that Caizarius put his curse on this island as he feared the determined and coldhearted Icelanders.
Player Number = 01

JOR SUYERHECKE - Jor Suyerhecke is one of the two great Icelander outpost on the island of snow. It is rumoured that underworld tunnels have been dug under this island inhabited by Dark Elves. Fortunately no tunnel leading to these underworld caverns has been found as of yet.
Player Number = 15

TEKKE MARNUS - The town of Tekke Marnus is not located on Isarna. Nobody knows how these Icelanders ended up on Pejron, maybe it is because a lot of Icelanders fled from Heyervallen when galleons of death landed on the shores of Isarna. These cowardly Icelanders formed the outpost of Tekke Marnus on the southern desolation of Pejron.
Player Number = 08

LIZARDMEN

The unique Lizardmen are one that is feared due to both legend and apperance. The tall warriors of the race wield weapons with strength and precision while the lash of a tail gives them an extra avenue of attack. The trident and javelin troops alone would form an army requiring strong forces to resist. These troops pale in comparison to the Lizardmens most powerful weapon. The Chameleon Assasins. These warriors are almost impossible to spot before cold steel through the heart alerts one to their presence. Apart from their strong array of troops, very little is known of this strange race.

GYSH S'ARMUÍNE - Gysh, as this Lizardmen temple city is often called is located on the far end of Cirkas. They were once neighbouring the Lizardmen from Quazar but for unknown reasons they got seperated. However, seers forecast that a connection will soon be established again and that the Lizardmen race will thrive.
Player Number = 16

QUAZAR - Quazar finds itself surrounded by gems, gems and even more gems. Located on an astral island, which they call Sleesh, they possess the largest gem deposits on the isles of Alustria. It is said that this part of the astral plane was once part of Holliwican, though no connection has been found as of yet.
Player Number = 20

OGRES

Ogres are a brutal race of large humanoids. Although not known for their intelligence, they can produce a rare cunning that has brought the demise of many opponents. Their general lack of Intellect, combined with a powerful frame, far stronger than the average mans, makes this race a popular choice to be coerced into war by manipulative villains.

The Ogre race is divided into classes with the lowly Underlings doing the most menial of tasks. This class system is almost entirely based on physical size with Underlings being far smaller than standard Ogres, who are in turn dwarfed by the Chieftains. Ogres prefer to reside in the Mountains where they fight at their best.

FORT BARAGKUL - Fort Baragkul is located on the southern peninsula of Pejron. These ogres can produce quite of lot of minerals around their capital which makes them feared by the nearby races, on the other hand their gigantic strength combined with an array of quality weapons helped a lot in defeating Caizarius.
Player Number = 07

PLAINSMEN

Plainsmen live off the land of their home region. They are tribal in nature and manage to exist in harmony with both animals and nature. There are major gatherings of plainsmen situated across the surface of many lands

REERT - The plainsmen have always been outnumbered on the isles by races like Dwarves and Elves, still one city remained. This city called Reert can be found on the southern plains of Mahalton. They have battled Caizarius with several other Plainsmen tribes. Unfortunately Reert was the only one to remain.
Player Number = 12

UNDER DWARVES

Under Dwarves are stocky demi-humans who spend the majority of their time in the tunnels and caverns of the Underworld. They are masters of obtaining the ground's wealth, and mine in constant pursuit of the sacred metal Mithril. The largest Under Dwarven Kingdoms are generally underground fortresses which are near impenetrable to assailants.

DRON VALS MINING COLONY - Dron Vals is the town of mining and tunneling. The center of this Underdwarven empire based on the production of weapons from raw materials lies in the Underworld, called the 'finger of terror' by the Dark Elves that also have their residence in the underworld. The Underdwarves don't fear the Dark Elves, as these Dwarves will be superior in a war in case the Dark Elves decide to attack the Mining Colony.
Player Number = 10

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