Quick Overview The Empires of Sand Culture Pack brings three new playable factions and new religion features to Total Warâ„¢: ATTILA. -New Factions; Aksum, Himyar and Tanukhids with new unique units. -New Campaign mechanics. -New Horde mechanics. -New Religion features. Aksum, Himyar and the Tanukhids may be used in Single or Multiplayer Campaign modes and Custom and Multiplayer battles. Hailing from the harsh deserts of Africa and the Middle East, these factions are part of the new Desert Kingdoms cultural group, and bring new campaign mechanics, new horde gameplay mechanics, events, enhanced religion features, battlefield rosters and unique units to Total Warâ„¢: ATTILA.