Enjoy improved mechanics and extra content including additional Skirmish maps and bonus Scenario maps written by Terry B. Play two original and thrilling campaigns starring the recently crowned emperor Ivan and legendary Dwarven heroes. Trial by Fire recounts the growing tensions between the Holy Griffin Empire and its neighboring Dwarven kingdom of Grimheim through a brand new and epic story.
Her tale will shed light on some of the darkest chapters of the Dwarves' history - and reveal the key to saving both of their people. Hoping to prevent such a tragic escalation, Vilma "Stoneshield" Bjornsdottir, leader of the Sudgerd Dwarves, comes to Ivan's court as an ambassador. When Ivan receives word that Dwarven war bands are once again descending on the Stag Duchy, he is ready to go to war to protect his people – but he knows a new global conflict could bring the end of the Empire. Five years after the epic events of Might & Magic Heroes VII and Ivan's conquest of the Holy Griffin Empire, Trial by Fire recounts the growing tensions with the neighboring Dwarven kingdom of Grimheim through two original campaigns.