SpellForce: Breath of Winter is the first expansion of SpellForce: The Order of Dawn which was released on June 25, 2004. Alongside the new campaign and the enemies it introduces, the expansion brought several improvements to the original gameplay, including new items and spells for use in all game modes. The story takes place after the events of The Order of Dawn and follows a Rune Warrior who attempts to stop a second ice age coming to pass on what remains of his world.
Setting
In the distant past a white dragon was born by the name of Aryn whose unique physiology proved a danger to the world of Eo, This particular dragon was capable of decreasing the temperature of any environment that he resided, to the point of freezing, by his mere presence. Just as he was about to freeze the entire planet one of the five rulers of the elves, Queen Cenwen, saw the pain and loneliness of the creature and offered to be his eternal companion on the condition he leave her people alone. The dragon not only agreed but also granted his powers to Cenwen's clan, who would become the first Ice Elves. For thousands of years, the duo would peacefully and happily await the end of time in Aryn's sealed cave in the mountains, until Aryn awakens due to his companion's absence and furiously breaks out of his cave to search for her. The story begins as a group of rebels summon a Rune Warrior in order to help them free Cenwen from the ice elves , who allegedly abducted their queen, and avert the crisis.
Characters
- Shadow Warrior
The protagonist of the story - Aedar Thalan
Former Leader of the Resistance. - Grim
Current Leader the Resistance. - Lena
Mage and member of the Resistance. - Craig Un'Shallach
The Norcaine in charage of the rebellion of the Dracon caste. - Masked One
A mysterious merchant.