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====== LA Ulm, Black Forest ======
===== Lore =====
After years of civil war, the Iron Kingdom crumbled. During the Night of Treason a great Malediction was placed upon the kingdom. The forests became dark and hostile. Wolves and creatures even worse stalked the land. Slowly the kingdom recovered, but it was not what it once was. The knightly order was all but destroyed and the Master Smiths had disappeared. The secrets of blacksteel were forgotten. An order of Black Priests emerged in Ulm in the last days before the civil war. They formed an Iron Cult, consolidated their position and forbade the use of magic. Magic outside religion was announced to be sacrilegious and the few surviving Master Smiths were put to the flames. Although magery is forbidden, there are some fortune tellers and members of the Order of the Illuminated Ones who secretly ply their trade in the arcane.
//Ulm of the later eras is inspired by, amongst others, Teutonic Knights and German Landsknechts. Late Ulm is an intended shift of style towards central and eastern Europe, southern Germany/Bavaria, and Transylvania. One of the classic ingredients of gothic novels is tainted bloodlines. Another feature common amongst the traditional, Anglo-Saxon and Protestant, gothic novel is that it takes place in some part of Catholic Europe, so making a Goethicized fantasy 'Bavarian' Ulm is a natural step, I think."// - Illwinter
===== Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>E2}} \\ {{path>S2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>F1}} \\ {{path>A1}} \\ {{path>D1}} \\ {{path>G1}} \\ {{path>B1}} \\ {{path>H2}} | **Heroes**\\ {{path>S3N2B2}} \\ {{path>F2S3B2}} \\ {{path>A2S3B2}} \\ **Summons** \\ {{path>E2D1B2}} \\ {{path>D3B1}} \\ {{path>D2B2}} \\ {{path>D1B2}} \\ {{path>B3}} \\ {{path>B2}} | Medium Infantry \\ Stealthy Rangers \\ Knights \\ Ghoul Guardians | {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] | {{:misc:gui:castle.png?15&nolink}} Standard Forts \\ Forts produce 25% more {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} resources. |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>1S2D1G}}
{{:nations:la:ulm:commander_of_ulm.png?nolink }} The **Modern Ulmish** are a proud, stiff-necked, and slightly narrow-minded people. Despite being humans, they have **12 HP** instead of 10. Though disorder has broken most of the old classes and forms, many have **1 more [[Strength]]** than their current station would suggest, and many have **2 [[Encumbrance]]** instead of the standard 3. The Ulmish are still incredibly "[[magic|magophobic]]" and have **9 Magic Resistance**; and their Mage-Priests, keeping to their ancient word and avoiding non-religious magical practices, have **4 Encumbrance**.
===== Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:la:ulm:ranger_captain.png?nolink}} | **??Ranger Captain#1018??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 60 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:commander_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#1016??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 24 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:black_acolyte.png?nolink}} | **??Black Acolyte#739??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 65 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1,10%E}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:illuminated_one.png?nolink}} | **??Illuminated One#1023??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 105 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ Recruit Anywhere | {{path>S1R7}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_second_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Second Tier#1012??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 210 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ Recruit Anywhere | {{path>S2B1,10%FSDB}}{{path>R11}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (75) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:black_priest.png?nolink}} | **??Black Priest#740??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 225 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>E1H2,10%FAES}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:wolfherd.png?nolink}} | **??Wolfherd#1028??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 75 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:animal_awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal Awe]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:uninspiring.png?15&nolink}} [[Uninspiring]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] (??Wolf#284??) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_commander.png?nolink}} | **??Ghoul Commander#2477??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 150 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 44 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:hochmeister.png?nolink}} | **??Hochmeister#1237??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 195 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 72 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:combat_caster.png?15&nolink}} [[Combat Caster]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:black_destrier.png?nolink}} | //??Black Destrier#3584??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:fortune_teller.png?nolink}} | **??Fortune Teller#1011??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 135 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S1,100%SDGB}}\\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (15) | Commentary here. |
==== Troops ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:la:ulm:villain.png?nolink}} | **??Villain#482??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Pikeneer#1013??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:halberdier.png?nolink}} | **??Halberdier#1014??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:infantry_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#1015??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 23 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:ranger_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Ranger of Ulm#1017??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:zweihander.png?nolink}} | **??Zweihander#1034??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 36 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Ghoul Guardian#1020??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 44 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 47 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:black_templar.png?nolink}} | **??Black Templar#738??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 75 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 72 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 51 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:black_destrier.png?nolink}} | //??Black Destrier#3584??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_baron.png?nolink}} | **??Ulrich Patrifagus - Ghoul Baron#1021??** | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:halt_heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Halt Heretic]] (7) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] (??Ghoul#198?? x 5) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#1024??** | {{path>F2S3B2R19}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (90) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#3125??** | {{path>S3N2B2R19}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (90) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#3126??** | {{path>A2S3B2R19}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (90) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Commentary here. |
===== Magic =====
==== Summons ====
==Ritual==
LA Man doesn't have any recruitable mages with both {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death and {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood, so a pretender is the best way to get ??Sanguine Heritage?? started. Most of the summonses do have the right crosspaths, and with some boosters can continue casting ??Sanguine Heritage?? themselves.
{{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}}: [[Unique]], {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15), {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25), {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100), {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (25), {{:abilities:immortality.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortality]] (1 Month Reform Time), [[Underwater Damage]] (100), {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?15&nolink}} [[Slash Resistance]], {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistance]], {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]], {{:abilities:cannot_pass_rivers.png?15&nolink}} [[Cannot Cross River]], {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]]
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Sanguine Heritage??** \\ //(Blood 0)// \\ {{path>D3B3}} and {{gems>44B}} | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?nolink}} \\ ??Ludolf von Achenbach - Vampire Count?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>D2B2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:population_killer.png?15&nolink}} [[Kills Population]] (10 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_marshal.png?nolink}} \\ ??Burkhard Nachtzehrer - Blood Marshal?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>B2R9}} \\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?15&nolink}} [[Pillager]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (20%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_countess.png?nolink}} \\ ??Blood Countess#3244?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>B3R11}} \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:blood_searcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Blood Searcher]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_countess.png?nolink}} \\ ??Vampire Countess#3245?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>D1B2R11}} \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?nolink}} \\ ??Vampire Count#3251?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>D2B2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:vivisectionist.png?nolink}} \\ ??Vivisectionist#3252?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>D2B2R21}} \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (1 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count_2.png?nolink}} \\ ??Vampire Count#3253?? or | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>D3B1R13}} \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_graf.png?nolink}} \\ ??Blood Graf#3255?? | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?10&nolink}} \\ {{path>E2D1B2R15}} \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?10&nolink}} [[Fear]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:reforming.png?15&nolink}} [[Reforming Flesh]] (20%) \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Attracts Units]] (??Thrall#1022??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:la:ulm:demon_steed.png?nolink}} \\ //??Demon Steed#3529??// | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?15&nolink}} [[Demon]] | ::: |
| **??Sloth of Bears??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>6N}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Great_bear.png?nolink}} \\ ??Great Bear?? x 15+ | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Summons high strength blobs of hitpoints. Can work as evocation bait, as the bears have more HP than your troops and even lower MR, but otherwise unremarkable. |
==== Other Spells ====
==Combat==
* **??Iron Darts??** //(Evocation 3)// {{path>E1H1}} \\ The signature spell of Ulmish Priests, firing a spread of 3 magic armor-piercing darts that deal double damage to [[Magic Being|magic beings]]. Massing ??Black Priest#740??s allows you to shower the enemy in shrapnel that ignores 60% of protection.
* **??Iron Blizzard??** //(Evocation 6)// {{path>E1H1}} \\ Trades some range and damage for a truly astonishing 30 darts per cast. Can be casted by even a lowly ??Black Priest#740??, but with a high fatigue cost. This is an powerful evocation spell which is particularly lethal to magic beings.
* **??Gift of the Moon??** //(Enchantment 4)// {{path>S1}} \\ Commentary here.
* **??Tempering the Will??** //(Thaumaturgy 5)// {{path>E3}} \\ Commentary here.
====Magic Items====
* **??Black Halberd??** {{:items:black_halberd.png?15&nolink}}//(Construction 3)// {{path>E1}} \\ Commentary here.
=====Magic Access=====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
==== General Access ====
===Elements===
* {{path>F1}} on one-in-four ??Black Priest??s
* {{path>A1}} on one-in-four ??Black Priest??s
* No water magic
* {{path>E2}} on one-in-four ??Black Priest??s
===Sorcery===
* {{path>S2}} on each ??Member of the Second Tier??
* {{path>D1}} on one-in-four ??Fortune Teller??s (capital only), or on roughly every **fortieth** ??Member of the Second Tier?? off-capital
* No nature magic (outside of a hero)
* {{path>G1}} on one-in-four ??Fortune Teller??s (capital only)
===Rites===
* {{path>B1}} on each ??Member of the Second Tier??
* {{path>H2}} on ??Black Priest??s
====Boosted Access====
Although LA Ulm's mages only have {{path>B1}} recruitable, they have heroes and summonses with {{path>B2}} and good crosspaths for making {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood boosters. ??Bind Heliophagus?? and ??Bind Demon Lord?? are both reachable and give powerful mages in all paths except {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water. Both spells are late in the {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood research path and expensive though.
=== Cross-Path Boosters ===
??Ring of Sorcery?? and ??Ring of Wizardry?? are reachable, although it's difficult. The Member of the Third Tier heroes have {{path>S3}}, which is a help. ??Black Priest#740??s can have the right paths for ??Staff of Elemental Mastery#82??, but it requires a ton of boosters. The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#1024??, is six total boosters away from a ??Robe of the Magi??. Theoretically doable, but tricky.
=== Fire ===
Highest starting: {{path>F1}} ??Black Priest#740?? (1 in 4). The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#1024?? has {{path>F2}}.
??Bind Arch Devil?? //Limited Amount// \\
{{path>F2B2}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier?? + {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}} \\
The Arch Devils have at least {{path>F4}}.
??The Forbidden Light?? //Unique// \\
{{path>F2S3}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier?? + {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
The {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire boosters are the difficult ones to get.
=== Air ===
Highest starting: {{path>A1}} ??Black Priest#740?? (1 in 4). The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126?? has {{path>A2}}.
??Tome of High Power?? //Unique// \\
{{path>A2S3}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126??
=== Water ===
No native access.
??Summon Spectre?? \\
{{path>D1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Spectre?? has a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>W1}}
=== Earth ===
Highest starting: {{path>E2}} ??Black Priest#740?? (1 in 4)
While a ??Black Priest#740?? has the right crosspaths for ??Staff of Elementary Mastery#82?? and ??Atlas of Creation?? (//Unique//), they require a ton of boosters to get.
=== Astral ===
Highest starting: {{path>S2}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4) or ??Member of the Second Tier#1012??. Any of the Member of the Third Tier heroes has {{path>S3}}.
??Coin of Meteoritic Iron?? \\
{{path>E1S1}} ??Black Priest#740?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
??Tome of High Power?? //Unique// \\
{{path>A2S3}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126??
??The Oath Rod of Kurgi?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S2B1}} ??Member of the Second Tier#1012?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S3B2}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126?? + {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
??The Void Sphere?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S2B1}} ??Member of the Second Tier#1012?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
Ether Gate \\
{{path>S1D1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Ether Lord#737?? has at least {{path>S3}}, 1 in 4 has {{path>S4}}.
??The Forbidden Light?? //Unique// \\
{{path>F2S3}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier?? + {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
The {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire boosters are the difficult ones to get.
Although LA Ulm has the crosspaths for ??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur?? (//Unique//) and ??Atlas of Creation?? (//Unique//) they require a ton of boosters.
=== Death ===
Highest starting: {{path>D1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4)
Ether Gate \\
{{path>S1D1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Ether Lord#737?? has at least {{path>D2}}, 1 in 4 has {{path>D3}}.
??The Black Book of Secrets?? //Unique// \\
{{path>D1B1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
??Sanguine Heritage?? requires {{path>D3B3}}, a crosspath difficult for LA Ulm to get outside of a Pretender. If cast, it has a 4 in 8 chance to summon a commader with at least {{path>D2}}.
=== Nature ===
No recruitable access. The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126?? has {{path>N2}}.
=== Glamour ===
Highest starting: {{path>G1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4)
A ??Fortune Teller#1011?? may have the right crosspaths for ??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur?? //Unique// but it requires a ton of boosters.
=== Blood ===
Highest starting: {{path>B1}} ??Fortune Teller#1011?? (1 in 4) or ??Member of the Second Tier#1012??. Any of the Member of the Third Tier heroes has {{path>B2}}.
??Tome of Lower Planes?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S2B1}} ??Member of the Second Tier#1012?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S3B2}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126??
??The Oath Rod of Kurgi?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S2B1}} ??Member of the Second Tier#1012?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S3B2}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126?? + {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
??Armor of Twisting Thorns?? //Unremovable// \\
{{path>N2B2}} The hero, ??Member of the Third Tier#3126?? + {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
??Sanguine Heritage?? requires {{path>D3B3}}, a crosspath difficult for LA Ulm to get outside of a Pretender. If cast, it is likely to summon a commader with {{path>B2}}.
===== Strategy =====
How to win as the nation. Feel free to use the following sections, or delete them, or change them.
==== Expansion ====
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==== Early Game ====
Early game options.
==== Mid Game ====
Mid game options.
==== Late Game ====
Late game options.
==== Example Pretender Builds ====
{{:pretenders:titan_of_crossroads_1.png |}} Format for putting a pretender build in.
**Chassis:** Awake ??Titan of Crossroads?? \\
**Paths:** {{path>S4D5N7}} \\
**Bless:** MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen. \\
**Scales:** {{scales>dom6T2P0H3D1M2M3}}
{{:pretenders:titan_of_crossroads_1.png |}} Format for putting a pretender build in.
**Chassis:** Awake ??Titan of Crossroads?? \\
**Paths:** {{path>S4D5N7}} \\
**Bless:** MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen. \\
**Scales:** {{scales>dom6T2P0H3D1M2M3}}
===== Weaknesses =====
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===== See More =====
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