The Third Age will begin on World 2 on Monday! This will require about one hour of downtime which will begin at 10:00 Game Time on September 16th 2013.

This means a set of all-new gameplay rules for some of the most veteran Kingdoms players online. With faster production, fresh alliances and new rules this new Age introduced even more fast-paced gameplay, with the added benefit of greater freedom to extend your power and influence within the world.

The new Third Age rule set is as follows:

Crown Princes may now access up to 30 villages
Honour production has been increased by 900% for Banqueting and 300% for Popularity
Goods have been cleared from all Markets, with prices reset to their starting levels
All in-game Factions and Houses have been disbanded
Certain upgradable parish buildings can now gain additional levels
The rate at which Glory is gained has been rebalanced

All players who were members of the Farmers, House 4 at their moment of victory will be inducted into the Stronghold Kingdoms Hall of Heroes. Each winning player will also be rewarded for their triumph with a Quest Wheel spin and a ‘Champion Pack’ of prizes including:

Unique Charges for the Kingdoms Shield Designer
30,000 Faith Points
100,000 Gold
Honour (amount based on rank)
250 Card Points

Good luck!