Disciples Franchise News!

Disciples Franchise News! The
Rise of the Elves Announced

Montreal, Canada. September 17, 2003
— Big news from Strategy First today! The next chapter in the award-winning
Disciples series will be a stand-alone expansion pack titled Disciples II: The
Rise of the Elves and it will be released this fall.

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves will
give both new and old fans of the popular series just what they have been asking
for; The Elven race.

“The Disciples series is one
Strategy First’s best-regarded franchises,” says Don McFatridge, President of
Strategy First. “The fans have asked for more so we’re giving it to them!”

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is a
milestone in the Disciples universe. For the first time, Disciples fans will be
able to play as the elder Elven race as they struggle to reclaim their forests
from the four primary forces in Nevendaar. Driven by an unpredictable god who
urges them to battle, the Elves begin a massive march towards their fate.

The noble Elves rule their people
from elaborate fortresses within the trees. They adorn themselves with ornate
armor and prefer councils or negotiations to conflict. Their queen is a just
leader, preferring the path of peace for her kind. The noble Elves owe much to
the Empire…

The wild Elves have become forest
predators. Their intolerance of the civilized world has reached new extremes and
they have reduced themselves to highwaymen and bandits. They tolerate the noble
bloodline, but do not respect it. The thought of their race allying with another
is appalling.

As one tiny oracle heralds the
unquestionable will of Gallean to lash out against his timeless enemies, the
Elves must unite their scattered tribes.

The Disciples series has sold close
to 200,000 copies worldwide and has received countless awards for its graphics,
gameplay and unique twist on the fantasy strategy genre. Disciples II: The Rise
of the Elves will ship to retail stores this fall with a SRP of $29.99.

• Features: • A New Playable Race
  (Elves) With Over 35 New Units.

• A New Unique Elven Campaign of 8
  Quests.

• First Official Massive-Sized Map
  in Disciples.

• 5-10 Saga-Based Skirmishes
  (alternate takes on battles… etc).

• Over 20 New Unique Spells and
  Attacks for the Elven Race.

• 8 New Neutral Units and New
  Bosses.

• New Terrain Type, Landmarks, and
  Artifacts.

• Additional Battle Music and Themes
  for Capitals.

• New Event Types and Modifications
  to the Map Editor.

•  Many new Gameplay
  enhancements.

For more information on the game,
please visit www.strategyfirst.com 

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