Kohan: Ahriman's Gift is a standalone Real-Time Strategy expansion released in 2001 that builds upon *Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns*. You command armies of Shadowbeasts and Undead in prequel campaigns set in the world of Khaldun, offering a perspective from the forces of evil. This addition introduces dozens of new heroes and units, new campaigns, and improved AI, providing a substantial, dark-themed strategic experience that integrates with the core systems but requires no base game installation.
This expansion plunges the player into the darker corners of the world of Khaldun. Instead of commanding the traditional heroes of the main game, players now take control of the armies aligned with Ahriman, the source of shadow and evil. The atmosphere is one of conquest and devastation, as you lead forces composed primarily of Shadowbeasts and the Undead to ravage the landscape and crush all opposition.
As an expansion, this content significantly broadens the scope of the original game. It introduces dozens of new heroes and units specifically tailored for the dark factions, offering distinct tactical options compared to the base game's forces. The core Real-Time Strategy mechanics remain, focusing on resource management, army composition, and tactical positioning, but applied to a new set of powers.
Beyond the new units, the expansion features entirely new campaigns that explore the origins and rise of the evil factions within the Khaldun timeline. Furthermore, the artificial intelligence has received notable improvements, presenting a fresh challenge even for veterans of the original *Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns*.
Although it expands upon the mechanics and lore established in *Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns*, this content is designed to be standalone. This means players can jump directly into the prequel campaigns without needing the original game installed to access its unique content, though it utilizes the same core RTS engine and systems.
This release is positioned as a substantial addition, offering a complete, alternative narrative experience within the established universe. It provides a full suite of new missions and units that mirror the quality and depth expected from the original title, focusing on providing a comprehensive campaign experience from the perspective of the antagonists.
This title is a standalone expansion and, as of its original release, has not received further downloadable content or additional expansions.