{{ :nations:flags:la_pythium.png?nolink|}} 

====== LA Pythium, Serpent Cult ======

===== Lore =====
The Emerald Empire of Pythium is a splinter empire of the great Empire of Ermor. As dark arts were practiced in the heart of the Empire, the stars warned the Theurgs of Pythia to flee the impending doom. They led Pythia away from the falling Empire and formed an imperial theocracy under their wise rule. But this was not enough to save them. As Ermor crumbled, the provinces of Pythium rebelled and broke away from their old masters. The Emperor of Pythium could not reclaim the rebelling lands and the power of the Emerald Empire diminished over the centuries. The war machine of Pythium is based on the old legionnaire army of Ermor with some minor modifications. During Ermorian times, part of the Pythian lands were under the sway of the Sauromatian tribes. The Androphags used hydras of the Pythian Marshes in warfare. For a long time hydras were only used in the Pythian arenas, but now the old practice has been adopted along with the usage of serpent mounts.

//"Pythium is based on the eastern Roman Empire and Byzantium. Its history and military bears a legacy of Ermor, as did Byzantium from Rome. The Theurgs and their ceremonial magic are influenced by the lavish liturgy of the Orthodox Church. The Cathedral of the Spheres is filled with chanting, the fragrance of incense, and processions of Theurgs robed in gold and silver. Ritual magic is a public and religious affair. The serpent-and-emerald part of the nation is more free-form fantasy fiction, and comes from the name I think. \\ \\
In the late era the nation is influenced by the mystery cults and religious worshipers of subjugated lands, much as the late Roman empire became a melting pot of imported religious beliefs and faiths. The mystery cults of Isis/Sarapis, Mithra, Dionysos and Euleusis gave Pythium in the late era a new and interesting flavor. The serpent priests are more of a fictional addition, and probably came about as a result of the sacred serpent cataphracts and hydras. Since the mystery cults were inspired by the cult of Isis, a serpent priest with a C'tissian legacy felt fitting. I'm personally quite fond of late era Pythium, since my thesis was about the Roman Isis/Sarapis cult." -Illwinter//

===== General Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^  Magic Access                                                                                                                                          ^  Alt. Access                                                                                                                                                                   ^  Unit Summary                                                                        ^  Core Abilities                                                                                                                                                                                                             ^  Buildings                                                                                                                                                      ^
| {{path>N3}} (rare 4)\\ {{path>F2}} (rare 3)\\ {{path>W2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>S2}} \\ {{path>D2}} \\ {{path>A1}} \\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>G1}} \\ {{path>B1}} \\ {{path>H2}}  | **Heroes:** \\ {{path>W2N3H3}} \\ **Rituals/Summons:** \\ {{path>F3N2}} (unique, rare {{path>F4}}) \\ {{path>W1E1N2}} \\ {{path>N3}} (req. {{path>N4}})  | Heavy Legionnaires \\ Sacred Serpent Cataphracts \\ Gladiators \\ Saced Hydras  | {{:abilities:communion_slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Communions]] \\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defense]] \\ {{:abilities:standard.png?15&nolink}} [[Standard]] \\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] \\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] \\ [[Levy]]  | {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts  |
**Capitol Gems:** {{gems>1S3N}} \\ **Order Limit + 1**

**Bless Bonus:** {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}}[[Poison Resistance]] (10)

**Old Magic, Heretical Magic:** A bunch of Pythium's magic access is found on fortless provinces. These provinces have only 1 Commander Point at most, so some of the mages cost only 1 Commander Point to account for this.

^ Capital Magic ^ Off-Capital Fort Magic ^ Off-Fort Magic ^
| {{path>N3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>W2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>S2}} \\ {{path>D2}} \\ {{path>A1}} \\ {{path>H2}} | {{path>W2}} \\ {{path>D2}} \\ {{path>S1}} \\ {{path>N1}} \\ {{path>H1}} | {{path>F2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>N2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>G1}} \\ {{path>B1}} |

It should be noted that the {{path>N4}} and {{path>W3}} in the capital are much rarer than the {{path>F3}} and {{path>N3}} outside of forts; though, due to the 3 Commander Points on citadels, the gap is a bit narrower than it may seem.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite                                                     ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                       ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ^ Comments                                                                                                      ^
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:scout.png?nolink }}               | **??Scout#426??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1  | {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15}} [[Forest Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:serpent_assassin.png?nolink }}    | **??Serpent Assassin#1879??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 105\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:assassin.png?15}} [[Assassin]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:scale_walls.png?15&nolink}} [[Scale Walls]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:centurion.png?nolink }}           | **??Centurion#1869??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ Non-fort Recruit  |  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:tribuni.png?nolink }}             | **??Tribuni#1870??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 110\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1  | {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:magister_militum.png?nolink }}    | **??Magister Militum#1871??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 150\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2  | {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (55/50)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:battle_deacon.png?nolink }}       | **??Battle Deacon#2151??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 90\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 19\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1  | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:serpent_acolyte.png?nolink }}     | **??Serpent Acolyte#830??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 100\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2  | {{path>N1H1R7}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:tight_rein.png?15&nolink}} [[Tight Rein]] \\ {{:abilities:temple_trainer.png?15&nolink}} [[Temple Summon]] (??Hydra Hatchling#1859??)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:renata.png?nolink }}              | **??Renata#1877??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 210\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2  | {{path>W1D1,100%WSN}}{{path>R11}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ [[Female]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:renatus.png?nolink }}             | **??Renatus#1878??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 210\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2  | {{path>W1D1,100%SDN}}{{path>R11}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:serpent_lord.png?nolink }}        | **??Serpent Lord#765??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 130\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 41\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}}Capital Only  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:armored_serpent.png?nolink }}     | //??Armored Serpent#3537??// | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:theurg.png?nolink }}              | **??Theurg#1874??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 190\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}}Capital Only  | {{path>S1H1,100%AWS}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]   | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:serpent_priest.png?nolink }}      | **??Serpent Priest#761??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 370\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}}Capital Only  | {{path>W1N2H2,100%WSDN,10%WSDN}}{{path>R13}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:temple_trainer.png?15&nolink}} [[Temple Summon]] (??Hydra Hatchling#1859??) \\ {{:abilities:tight_rein.png?15&nolink}} [[Tight Rein]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:heliodromus.png?nolink }}         | **??Heliodromus#1873??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 125\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ Non-fort Only  | {{path>F1,100%FN,10%F}}{{path>R7}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fire_power.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Power]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (2)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:mystes.png?nolink }}              | **??Mystes#1876??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 55\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ Non-fort Recruit  | {{path>N1,10%ENG}}{{path>R5}} \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:reveler.png?nolink }}             | **??Reveler#1880??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ Non-fort Recruit  | {{path>N1,20%NB}}{{path>R5}} \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (2 per Month)\\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (3)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:leo.png?nolink }}                 | **??Leo#1872??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 110\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ Non-fort Only  | {{path>F1,100%FN,10%N}}{{path>R5}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fire_power.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Power]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:epoptes.png?nolink }}             | **??Epoptes#1875??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 155\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ Non-fort Recruit  | {{path>N1,100%ENG,10%N}}{{path>R7}} \\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (2) \\ [[Female]]  | Commentary here.  |


====Troops====
^ Sprite                                                   ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                      ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                      ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ^
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:milite.png?nolink }}              | **??Milite#1862??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 9\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ Non-fort Recruit     |  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:limitane.png?nolink }}            | **??Limitane#1863??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 26\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ Non-fort Recruit  | {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:retiarius.png?nolink }}           | **??Retiarius#11??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | [[Levy]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:gladiator.png?nolink }}           | **??Gladiator#12??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | [[Levy]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:limitane_primani.png?nolink }}    | **??Limitane Primani#1864??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ Non-fort Recruit  | {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:comitatense.png?nolink }}         | **??Comitatense#1867??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 15\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 26\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21  |  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:palatine.png?nolink }}            | **??Palatine#1868??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31  |  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:limitane_standard.png?nolink }}   | **??Limitane Standard#2152??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 26\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ Non-fort Recruit  | {{:abilities:standard.png?15&nolink}} [[Standard]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:standard.png?nolink }}            | **??Standard#2475??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 26\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21  | {{:abilities:standard.png?15&nolink}} [[Standard]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:hydra_hatchling.png?nolink }}     | **??Hydra Hatchling#1859??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}}Capital Only  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] (4) \\ [[Eyes]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?15&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?15&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechange.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechange Below HP]] (19): \\ (??Hydra Hatchling#1860??)  | This thing loses heads at 19 & 14 HP. \\ They grow back when brought above those thresholds.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:serpent_cataphract.png?nolink }}  | **??Serpent Cataphract#763??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 55\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 41\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 41 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}}Capital Only  | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:armored_serpent.png?nolink }}     | //??Armored Serpent#3537??//  | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:hydra.png?nolink }}               | **??Hydra#1850??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 210\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ Limited Recruitment (1 per Turn) \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}}Capital Only  | {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (5) \\ [[Eyes]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?15&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?15&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechange.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechange Below HP]] (70): \\ (??Hydra#1851??)  | This thing loses heads at 70, 60, 50, and 40 HP. \\ They grow back when brought above those thresholds.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:limitane_solaris.png?nolink }}    | **??Limitane Solaris#1865??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 26\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 \\ Non-fort Only  | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:primani_solaris.png?nolink }}     | **??Primani Solaris#1866??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 18\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 27 \\ Non-fort Only  | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1)  | Commentary here.  |


==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite                                                          ^ Unit Name                               ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ^
| {{ :nations:ma:pythium:master_of_the_games.png?nolink }}  | **??Master of the Games#37??** (Multi-Hero)  | {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summons in Battle]] (??Gladiator#12?? x 2) \\ [[Start with Heroic Ability]] (100%) \\ [[Must Fight In Arena]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:pontifex_serpentus.png?nolink }}   | **??Gallus - Pontifex Serpentus#865??**  | {{path>W2N3H3R15}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:temple_trainer.png?15&nolink}} [[Temple Summon]] (??Hydra Hatchling#1859??) \\ {{:abilities:tight_rein.png?15&nolink}} [[Tight Rein]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:ma:pythium:hero_2.png?nolink }}               | **??Hierogallus - Hero#866??**  | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{ :nations:la:pythium:armored_serpent.png?nolink }}     | //??Armored Serpent#3537??//  | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |


===== National Spells =====
==== Summons ====
===Ritual===
^ Summon Spell                                                                                   ^ Unit                                                                                                             ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ^ Comments          ^
| **?? Pride of Lions ??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>9N}}                 |  {{ :nations:ea:abysia:great_lion.png?nolink }} \\ **??Great Lion??** x 15+                                      | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Commentary here.  |
| **??Contact Lar??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>N1}} and {{gems>16N}}                     |  {{:nations:ea:ermor:lar.png?nolink}} \\ **??Lar??**                                                             | {{path>W1E1N2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+35) \\ {{:abilities:reduces_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Reduces Unrest]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                          | Commentary here.  |
| **??Daughter of Typhon??** \\ //(Conjuration 8)// \\ {{path>N5D2}} and {{gems>30N}} | {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:daughter_of_typhon.png?nolink}} \\ **??Hydra - Daughter of Typhon??** | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?20&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] (12) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\  {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?15&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ [[Eyes]] 18 \\ {{:abilities:unique.png?15&nolink}} [[Unique]] \\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechange.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechange Below HP]] (205) (??Daughter of Typhon#1823??) | Commentary here.  | 
| **??Awaken Hamadryad??** \\ //(Enchantment 5)// \\ {{path>N4}} and {{gems>25N}}                |  {{ :nations:ea:pangaea:hamadryad.png?nolink }} \\ **??Hamadryad#3066??**                                        | {{path>N3R7}} \\ {{abilities:resist_poison.png?10&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:inept_researcher.png?10&nolink}} [[Inept Researcher]] (-4) \\ {{:abilities:innate_spellcaster.png?10&nolink}} [[Innate Spellcaster]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?10&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) \\ {{:abilities:immobile.png?10&nolink}} [[Immobile]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?10&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?10&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?10&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?10&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?10&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Plant]] \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summons in Battle]] (??Harpy#239?? x 3d6)                                                                                                                                                         | Commentary here.  |
| **??Orgy??** \\ //(Blood 1)// \\ {{path>N1B1}} and {{gems>1B}}  | {{:nations:la:pythium:satyr.png?nolink}} \\ **??Satyr#1881??**  | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (.5 per Month)\\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summons in Battle]] (??Maenad#435??)  | Commentary here.  |
| :::  | {{:nations:la:pythium:maenad.png?nolink}} \\ **??Maenad#435??**  | {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus_negative.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]]  | Commentary here.  |


==== Other Spells and Items ====
=== Combat ===
  * **??Gift of the Sacred Swamp??** (Enchantment 2) {{path>N1H1}} \\ A "missing link" step between ??Protection from Poison?? and ??Poison Ward??, with an AOE of 4 squares (+2 for each extra level of [[Nature]]).

=== Ritual ===
  * **??Katabasis??** (Enchantment 3) \\ {{path>W1D1}} and {{gems>8D}} by ??Renata#1877?? or ??Renatus#1878?? \\ A variant of [[Twiceborn]] that **doesn't** make the caster [[undead]], allowing them to re-cast this on themselves after dying. As with Twiceborn, there is roughly a 20% chance to get **+{{path>D1}}** upon death, if the caster doesn't already have {{path>D4}} or higher.
  * **??Epopteia??** (Enchantment 3) \\ {{path>N1}} and {{gems>12N}} by ??Epoptes#1875?? \\ Adds **+{{scales>G2}}** and **-{{scales>Dom3}}** to the local province. The [[Dominion]] loss is instantaneous; the [[scales#growth-and-death|Growth]] is applied by changing the default for the province, and lasts until early spring.
  * **??Taurobolium??** (Thaumaturgy 3) \\ {{path>F1N1}} and {{gems>6N}} by ??Heliodromus#1873?? \\ Provides the caster or another Heliodromus **+{{path>F2}}**, **+{{path>N1}}**, and another three points of [[Heretic]], for 12 turns. Only one Taurobolium may be in effect at a time.

=== Discount Items ===
  * **??Gloves of the Gladiator??** (Construction 3)\\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>8N}} \\ Commentary here.
  * **??Serpent Kryss??** (Construction 5)\\ {{path>N1}} and {{gems>4N}} \\ Commentary here.
  * **??Astral Serpent??** (Construction 5)\\ {{path>S1N1}} and {{gems>4S4N}} \\ Commentary here.


===== Magic Access =====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.

==== General Access Summary ====
Pythium has access to all nine arcane paths (and Holy), but only five of them are on its forts.
=== Elements ===
  * {{path>F3}} on **one-in-twenty** ??Heliodromus??es (off-fort recruitment; at least 1-in-2 have {{path>F2}})
  * {{path>A1}} on one-in-three ??Theurg#1874??s (capital-only)
  * {{path>W2}} on one-in-three ??Renata??s (off-capital forts)
  * {{path>E1}} on one-in-three ??Epoptes?? (off-fort recruitment)

=== Sorcery ===
  * {{path>S2}} on one-in-three ??Theurg#1874??s (capital-only), {{path>S1}} on one-in-three ??Renata??s/??Renatus??es (off-capital forts)
  * {{path>D2}} on one-in-three ??Renatus??es (off-capital forts)
  * Nature varies quite a bit:
      * {{path>N3}} on one-in-four ??Serpent Priest??s (capital-only)
      * {{path>N3}} on **one-in-thirty** ??Epoptes?? (off-fort recruitment; at least 1-in-3 have {{path>N2}})
      * {{path>N1}} on ??Serpent Acolyte??s (off-capital forts)
  * {{path>G1}} on one-in-three ??Epoptes?? (off-fort recruitment)

=== Rites ===
  * {{path>B1}} on one-in-ten ??Reveler??s (off-fort recruitment)
  * {{path>H2}} on ??Serpent Priest??s (capital-only), {{path>H1}} on ??Serpent Acolyte??s (off-capital forts)

==== Maximum Access Summary ====
=== Multi-Path Boosters ===
With a lot of work and empowerment, {{path>S6}} for ??Ring of Sorcery?? and then {{path>S7}} for ??Ring of Wizardry?? is reachable. 

=== Fire === 
Highest Starting: {{path>F2}} ??Heliodromus#1873?? (1 in 2) but a {{path>F1N1}} ??Heliodromus#1873?? (1 in 2) with ??Taurobolium?? has {{path>F3}}.

One-in-twenty Helidromi have {{path>F2N1}}, so they can get to {{path>F4}} with the Taurobolium and craft the ??Flame Helmet??.

??Taurobolium?? \\
{{path>F1N1}} ??Heliodromus#1873?? (1 in 2)

=== Air ===
Highest Starting: {{path>A1}} ??Theurg?? (1 in 3)

??Tome of High Power?? //Unique// \\
{{path>A1S1}} ??Theurg?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
Both the {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air and {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral boosters are hard to get.

=== Water ===
Highest Starting: {{path>W2}} ??Serpent Priest#761?? (1 in 4) or ??Renata#1877?? (1 in 3)

??Trident from Beyond?? //Unique// \\
{{path>W1S1}} ??Theurg#1874?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} or ??Renata#1877?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
The {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral booster is hard to get.

<color navy/tan>??Contact Naiad??</color> \\
{{path>W2N2}} ??Serpent Priest#761?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}, {{path>W1N1}} ??Renata#1877?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}, or {{path>W1N1}} ??Renatus#1878?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Naiad#1226?? which has {{path>W3}} and can use the two easy {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water boosters.

<color navy/tan>??Streams from Hades??</color> \\
{{path>W2D1}} ??Renata#1877?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Kokythiad#1477?? also has {{path>W3}} and can use the two easy {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water boosters.

=== Earth ===
Highest Starting: {{path>E1}} ??Epoptes#1875?? (1 in 3)

??The Tome of Gaia?? //Unique// \\
{{path>E1N1}} ??Epoptes#1875?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}

=== Astral ===
Highest Starting: {{path>S2}} ??Theurg?? (1 in 3)

??Tome of High Power?? //Unique// \\
{{path>A1S1}} ??Theurg?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
Both the {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air and {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral boosters are hard to get.

=== Death ===
Highest Starting: {{path>D2}} ??Renatus#1878?? (1 in 3)

Technically, ??Ether Gate?? is possible with a ??Renata#1877?? or ??Renatus#1878?? but that many {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral boosters are difficult to get. \\
Also, when a ??Renata#1877?? or ??Renatus#1878?? is reborn because of ??Katabasis??, there's a chance they will gain {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}.

=== Nature ===
Highest Starting: {{path>N3}} ??Serpent Priest#761?? (1 in 4) \\
LA Pythium has mages with the right crosspaths for multiple {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature boosters, but getting the necessary boosters is tricky. {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth requires a level of empowerment, {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood needs two levels.

??The Tome of Gaia?? //Unique// \\
{{path>E1N1}} ??Epoptes#1875?? (1 in 3) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}

??Armor of Twisting Thorns?? //Unremovable// \\
{{path>N1B1}} ??Reveler#1880?? (1 in 10) + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}

??Moonvine Bracelet?? \\
{{path>N2S1}} ??Serpent Priest#761?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}

=== Glamour ===
Highest Starting: {{path>G1}} ??Epoptes#1875?? (1 in 3)

=== Blood ===
Highest Starting: {{path>B1}} ??Reveler#1880?? (1 in 10) \\
Requires two levels of empowerment to get started.

??Armor of Twisting Thorns?? //Unremovable// \\
{{path>N1B1}} ??Reveler#1880?? (1 in 10) + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}

===== Strategy =====
How to win as the nation. Feel free to use the following sections, or delete them, or change them.

==== Expansion ====
Different expansion options.

==== Early Game ====
Early game options.

==== Mid Game ====
Mid game options.

==== Late Game ====
Late game options.


===== See More =====
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