As a powerful wizard, you start by ruling a small nation as you plot to take over the world! Rule over seven diverse races, from the spider-riding Dwarves to the decadently corrupt Regency, and from shapeshifting Theria to nomadic Goblins. Explore a vast fantasy world, expand by building more cities, battle the armies of rival wizards, and cast earth-shattering enchantments to ensure your victory.<br><br>Leylines is a 4X game, a turn-based strategy game of exploration and conquest. Features include: <ul><li><strong>Fast gameplay</strong> that avoids micromanagement.<br></li><li><strong>Seven unique races</strong> with each their own tech tree; no shared units with slightly different stats. Over 180 units in total, including summons and customizable hero units.<br></li><li><strong>Over 90 diverse spells</strong>. Clone enemy units, deploy ghosts to reduce enemy morale, cast tidal waves to move ships around, and use illusion to disguise your units as something else. Plus fireballs, of course.<br></li><li><strong>Tactical terrain</strong>. Jungle and mountains are impassable to most units, and desert will damage them. Build watchtowers and explosives on the map, and use your magic to move mountains.<br></li><li><strong>Atmospheric soundtrack</strong> by Royal Holloway composer Nikolas Sideris, known from games such as Resonance, Diamonds in the Rough, and A Tale of Two Kingdoms.<br></li><li><strong>Multiplayer support</strong>, locally with hotseat and/or splitscreen.<br></li><li>Of course there will be achievements and Steam trading cards. A scenario editor is also included.</li></ul>