Leylines (2004)

Set in a fantasy world, Leylines lets you pit your armies, magic, and commerce against up to seven opponents and a horde of barbarians. You'll start from a single city and work your way up to a grand empire. Train more than 50 different units and cast more than 50 different spells to gain the upper hand. As you build new cities, you can choose one of several different faiths, hire mercenaries to fight for your cause, and find heroes who can turn the tide of the battle.