Elven Legacy: Ranger Released

Elven Legacy: Ranger, the first of three expansion packs expected for Paradox’s strategy/RPG this year, is now available for purchase from GamersGate.  To celebrate its launch, the digital download service is also offering the original Elven Legacy for 50% off ($14.49). The blurb that goes with Ranger:

The Order of Marcus, long dormant in its isolation, is expanding. The renowned ranger Cornelius, armed with his spear and trained in the arts of subterfuge, has been tasked with preparing the world of Illis for the coming of the order.

Ranger Cornelius possesses a holy spear that can apply special powers to his attacks. In Elven Legacy, each unit’s operation could only be performed once per turn – one move and one attack. Ranger Cornelius can now use special attributes of his sacred spear without losing his turn. For example, he can activate a paralysing stroke and then throw the spear at the enemy. The enemy unit will not only suffer damage from the attack, but they will also be unable to move during the enemy’s turn.

Additional new features in Elven Legacy: Ranger:

‘¢ 16 new missions
‘¢ 3 new heroes
‘¢ 5 unique artifacts
‘¢ 12 new spells

And here’s the full press release:

Deal Death from the Shadows with Elven Legacy: Ranger

NEW YORK – October 20, 2009

The epic saga begins! Sharpen your blade as Paradox Interactive sends forth the first majestic installment in the Elven Legacy trilogy of expansions with Elven Legacy: Ranger, available today for download from all major digital distribution platforms.

Delve back into the sacred kingdoms with Elven Legacy: Ranger as our hero, Cornelius, is sent on a top secret mission by the Grand Master of the Order of Marcus to prepare their return to the continent from exile. The most skilled of the rangers, Cornelius is tasked with finding the perfect site for their imminent landing.

With the shadows as his ally, and his blade as his deadly accomplice, Cornelius must utilize all his skills and elusiveness in order to stay one step ahead of his enemies, and in return strike fear into their hearts as he brings death to their doorstep!

View the release trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0E1HvIwyi8

Key Features:
‘¢ 16 new campaign missions
‘¢ Two new main heroes; the ranger Cornelius and Captain Lutius
‘¢ Brand new artifacts and spells
‘¢ New tactical skills for the main hero, including the ability to modify his attack before he strikes

Elven Legacy: Ranger requires the original game Elven Legacy, which is now available at 50% off for a limited time with the purchase of Ranger at most digital download portals. Elven Legacy: Ranger is exclusively available for digital download at all major digital download portals for a suggested retail price of €9.99 and $9.99.

For more information, please go to: http://www.elven-legacy.com/

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