Elarien is yet a better free strategy MMOG due to be released in spring 2011. The lovely illustrated world of Elarien (an elvish name) is based on islands above / in the sky among them Filled with outstanding character units  the flying wild ass (flying donkey -  a pegasus half breed ) and besides the best practice strategy features like e.g. building an empire, plundering/farming, real time battles, trading etc.  Elarien sets focus on the cooperation of it''s players: Islands with community productions buildings (if increased all villages / players on the island will profit), alliances with own islands including own alliance buildings and the possibility of combining it''s armies to one force for gigantic battles. Plus furthermore: Every Island votes for an Island leader among the players settling on it, he is the only one able to ad new island buildings for the benefit of all (e.g. Goldmine). Even if building are not always unique, the description will be in Elarian for example

Houses: "All ordinary people like me live in sh.t holes like this. Build of cheap materials and by dodgy builders. If you still need one of these then get ready to become a bank''s slave and pay an absolutely ridiculous mortgage for your entire live or what''s left of it. You are the only one who the people trust to make their lives less miserable. Please master do something and make this houses worth the pain."

Barracks:"The Best wages of all, the prettiest women in town, three-course meal four times a day and loads of brandy. What else can you ask for? And all that for a small peace of bravery. The barracks are calling for you boy ;) Come to us and get these rusty weapons ready to shine again soldier!"

The final release of Elarien in spring will also offer connecting through FaceBook and a mobile phone version (e.g. iPhone)