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====== EA Arcoscephale, Golden Era ======
===== Lore =====
The kingdom of Arcoscephale is yet to be founded and in its place is a loose collection of city states. Bronze is more common than iron and hoplites have yet to see the light of day. Instead, myrmidons and chariots compose the core of the armies. In this time, slaves are commonly used and most free men have plenty of time to spend on fine arts and good living. Philosophers gather in the cities to discuss esoteric truths and engineers manufacture clever contraptions for civil or military use. At the heart of Arcoscephale lies Mount Cephalos, abode of the Awakening God. At the foot of the mountain is a great temple where sacred Pegasus Riders are trained. Icarids, men with mechanical wings, are also used in warfare. The philosophers are better at magical research in a slothful Dominion.
//"Arcoscephale is together with Pythium the first nation conceived in the creation of Dominions. After having played GMT's Great Battles of Alexander and S.P.Q.R. I got fascinated by ancient warfare, and the hoplites were among the first units to appear in Dominions. At first the two nations were one, with a troop rooster of ancient units, while Man and later on Ulm had troop roosters with a more medieval touch. Soon, however, it became clear that Pythium and Arcoscephale should be two distinct nations. Arcoscephale is heavily influenced by ancient Greek city states and Hellas. The Golden Age is influenced by the mythical past and the archaic age. Later ages boast Hellenic and Mesopotamian influences: elephants, mysteries and Chaldean astrologers." -Illwinter//
===== General Overview =====
If you are considering picking this nation to play, what should you know?
===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>N4}} (rare 5)\\ {{path>A3}} (rare 4)\\ {{path>E2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>S2}} \\ {{path>W2}} (uncommon) \\ {{path>F2}} (uncommon) \\ {{path>H1}} | **Hero** \\ {{path>F1A1W1E3}} \\ **Summons** \\ {{path>D1B1}} \\ (req. {{path>D2}} & GoR) \\ {{path>N3}} \\ (req. {{path>N4}}) \\ {{path>S1D2N1}} \\ (req. {{path>D3}} & GoR) | Heavy infantry \\ Chariots \\ Flying infantry \\ Sacred Pegasus Riders \\ Engineers | {{:abilities:formation_fighter.png?15&nolink}} [[Formation Fighter]] \\ {{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}} [[Mason]]\\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts \\ ({{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}}Can be upgraded into Castles by Engineers) \\ Labs cost {{gold}} 250 |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>2A2E2S}}
==== National Special Feature ====
**Scry:** Arcoscephale will scry on all provinces under its dominion. This scrying is very accurate and will also reveal enemy units that are using the glamour ability to hide. The information gained from this will be available to disciple players as well.
{{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:mystic.png?nolink }} The Arcoscephalians are **Size 3** beings (three-to-a-square) also known as humans. The average Arcoscephalian has stats considered the average for Dominions: **14 Map Movement**, **12 Combat Speed**, and **3 [[encumbrance|Melee Encumbrance]]** naked, **zero [[Protection|Natural Protection]]**, and **10** in everything else. The Arcoscephalian mages generally have less Combat Speed, however, which may impact their spellcasting order.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:scout.png?nolink}} | **??Scout#431??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50)\\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:engineer.png?nolink}} | **??Engineer#1072??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 55 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (60/50)\\ {{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}} [[Mason]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:sceptic.png?nolink}} | **??Sceptic??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (60/50)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:icarid_champion.png?nolink}} | **??Icarid Champion??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[elemental-vulnerability|Fire Vulnerability]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:chariot_commander.png?nolink}} | **??Chariot Commander??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 75 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:chariot_no_rider.png?nolink}} | //??Chariot#3563??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:myrmidon_champion.png?nolink}} | **??Myrmidon Champion??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:formation_fighter.png?15&nolink}} [[Formation Fighter]] (2) | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:mystic.png?nolink}} | **??Mystic#311??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 190 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S1,100%FWES,50%F,50%W,50%E}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 12 | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:melissa.png?nolink}} | **??Melissa??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 285 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ + rec Foreign | {{path>N1H1,100%AN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}}[[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] (3) | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:philosopher.png?nolink}} | **??Philosopher??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 90 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:philosopher.png?15&nolink}} [[Philosopher]] (2) | The Philosopher trait gives +{{path>R2}} per point of {{:misc:scales:sloth.png?15&nolink}}Sloth \\ on the [[Scales]], and -{{path>R2}} per {{:misc:scales:productivity.png?15&nolink}}Productivity point. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:wind_lord.png?nolink}} | **??Wind Lord??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 205 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 38\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:combat_caster.png?15&nolink}} [[Combat Caster]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:armored_pegasus.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Pegasus??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:mage_engineer.png?nolink}} | **??Mage Engineer??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 175 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>A1E1,100%FAWES}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 11\\ {{:abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (30)\\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (60/50)\\ {{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}} [[Mason]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:oreiad.png?nolink}} | **??Oreiad??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 555 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>A2E1N3,100%AWEN,10%AWEN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[elemental-resistance|Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (9) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]]\\ [[Female]]\\ | Commentary Here |
====Troops====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:generic_slinger.png?nolink}} | **??Slinger??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?7&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:cardaces.png?nolink}} | **??Cardaces??** \\ {{gold}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:abilities:formation_fighter.png?15&nolink}} [[Formation Fighter]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:peltast.png?nolink}} | **??Peltast??** \\ {{gold}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:icarid.png?nolink}} | **??Icarid??** \\ {{gold}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 | {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[elemental-vulnerability|Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}}[[Flying]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:myrmidon.png?nolink}} | **??Myrmidon??** \\ {{gold}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21 | {{:abilities:formation_fighter.png?15&nolink}} [[Formation Fighter]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:chariot.png?nolink}} | **??Charioteer#1078??** \\ {{gold}} 30 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:chariot_no_rider.png?nolink}} | //??Chariot#3563??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:chariot_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Charioteer#1079??** \\ {{gold}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:archer.png?nolink}} | //??Chariot Archer#4016??// | {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:chariot_no_rider.png?nolink}} | //??Chariot#3563??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:wind_rider.png?nolink}} | **??Wind Rider??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 38 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 56\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]]\\ [[Mounted]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:armored_pegasus.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Pegasus??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) | Commentary here. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:son_of_titans.png?nolink}} | **??Pathos - Son of Titans??** | {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:inspirational.png?15&nolink}}[[Inspirational]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (20) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:monster_in_the_maze.png?nolink}} | **??Asterios - Monster in the Maze??** | {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (6)\\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]]\\ {{abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]]\\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?20&nolink}} [[Slash Resistant]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:maker_of_the_maze.png?nolink}} | **??Daidalos - Maker of the Maze??** | {{path>F1A1W1E3}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17\\ {{:abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (50)\\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (60/48)\\ {{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}} [[Mason]]\\ [[Clockwork Lord]] (2) | Commentary here. |
=====National Spells and Item=====
==== Summons ====
==Combat==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Sow Dragon Teeth??** \\ //(Enchantment 6)// \\ {{path>E2}} and {{gems>1E}} | {{:nations:ea:mekone:spartae.png?nolink}} \\ **??Spartae??** x 10 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:formation_fighter.png?20&nolink}} [[Formation Fighter]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?20&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:poor_amphibian.png?20&nolink}} [[Poor Amphibian]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?20&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:never_heals.png?20&nolink}} [[Does Not Heal Naturally]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
==Ritual==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Awaken Hamadryad??** \\ //(Enchantment 5)// \\ {{path>N4}} and {{gems>25N}} | {{ :nations:ea:pangaea:hamadryad.png?nolink }} \\ **??Hamadryad#3066??** | {{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]] \\ Is a plant. \\ Summons in battle: ??Harpy#239?? x 3d6 | Commentary here. |
| **??Procession of the Underworld??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>D3}} and {{gems>13D}} | {{:nations:ea:mekone:lampad.png?nolink}} \\ **??Lampad??** x 10 | {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stygian_guide.png?20&nolink}} [[Stygian Guide]] (75%) \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?20&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{path>S1D2N1R13}} with ??Divine Name?? or ??Gift of Reason?? | Commentary here. |
| **??Monster Boar??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>N3}} and {{gems>10N}} | {{ :nations:ea:marverni:great_boar.png?nolink }} \\ **??Monster Boar#1910??** Event | {{abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (15 per month) \\ {{abilities:bonus_nature_magic.png?15&nolink}} [[Bonus Nature Magic]] (50%) \\ {{abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:Trample.png?10&nolink}} [[Trample]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Hound of Twilight??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>E2D1}} and {{gems>3E}} | {{:nations:ea:mekone:hound_of_twilight.png?nolink}} \\ **??Hound of Twilight??** | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Eyes]] (4) | Commentary here. |
| **??Bind Keres??** \\ //(Conjuration 6)// \\ {{path>D2}} and {{gems>12D}} | {{:nations:ea:mekone:ker.png?nolink}} \\ **??Ker??** x 3 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?20&nolink}} [[Increases Unrest]] (1 per month) \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?20&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?20&nolink}} [[Demon]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:invisible.png?20&nolink}} [[Invisible]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{path>D1B1R9}} with ??Divine Name?? or ??Gift of Reason?? | Commentary here. |
| **??Forge Brass Bull??** \\ //(Construction 6)// \\ {{path>F3E3}} and {{gems>25F}} | {{:nations:ea:mekone:khalkotauros.png?nolink}} \\ **??Khalkotauros??** | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:heat_aura.png?20&nolink}} [[Heat Aura]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?20&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:never_heals.png?20&nolink}} [[Does Not Heal Naturally]] \\ {{:abilities:poor_amphibian.png?20&nolink|Poor Amphibian}} {{:abilities:inanimate.png?20&nolink|Inanimate}} {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?20&nolink|Slash Resistance}} {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?20&nolink|Blunt Resistance}} {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink|Pierce Resistance}} {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink|Magic Being}} {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink|Need Not Eat}} {{:abilities:mindless.png?20&nolink|Mindless}} {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink|Spirit Sight}} | Commentary here. |
| **??Craft Keledone??** \\ //(Construction 6)// \\ {{path>E2S2}} and {{gems>5E}} | {{:nations:ea:arcoscephale:keledone.png?nolink}} \\ **??Keledone??** | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:blind_fighter.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind Fighter]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:immobile.png?20&nolink}} [[Immobile]] \\ {{:abilities:never_heals.png?20&nolink}} [[Does Not Heal Naturally]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?20&nolink}} [[Spell Singer]] \\ {{:abilities:communion_slave.png?20&nolink}} [[Communion Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?20&nolink|Slash Resistance}} {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?20&nolink|Blunt Resistance}} {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink|Pierce Resistance}} {{:abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink|Amphibious}} {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink|Magic Being}} {{:abilities:inanimate.png?20&nolink|Inanimate}} {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink|Need Not Eat}} {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink|Spirit Sight}} | Commentary here. |
==== Discounted Item ====
* **??Stymphalian Wings??** {{items:stymphalian_wings.png?20&nolink}} (Construction 7) \\ {{path>E4}} and {{gems>20E}} \\ Commentary here.
===== Magic Access =====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
=== Fire ===
A difficult and expensive climb. Use a ??Mystic#311?? with {{path>F2}} (1/8 chance). A ??Mystic?? with {{path>F1}} and {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} increased to {{path>S5}}, can make ??The Staff from the Sun?? //Unique//. Also, ??Skull of Fire?? is available to any {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire mage empowered in {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death.
=== Air ===
Use an ??Oreiad?? with {{path>A3}} (1/4 chance). If you empower the mage to {{path>A4}}, you can start climbing the {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air levels.
=== Water ===
You can use a ??Mystic?? with {{path>W2}} (1/8 chance) and an ??Oreiad?? {{path>W1}} (1/4 chance). Use the ??Mystic?? to forge a ??Water Bracelet?? and then a ??Robe of the Sea??. Then, give them to the ??Oreiad??, so she can summon a ??Naiad??. The ??Naiad??, with the boosters, gets you to {{path>W5}}. You can then summon a ??Queen of Elemental Water??. If, at some point, you can give three boosters to the ??Oreiad??. Then it can forge an ??Orb of Atlantis??, (if it hasn't already been forged).
=== Earth ===
You can use a ??Mystic?? with {{path>E2}} (1/8 chance), a ??Mage Engineer?? with {{path>E2}} (1/5 chance), or an ??Oreiad?? {{path>E2}} (1/4 chance). Create ??Earth Boots??. Cast ??Troll King's Court?? and give the ??Troll King?? the ??Earth Boots??. If you can, make an ??Orb of Elemental Earth??. If you use an ??Oreiad??, then she can create ??The Tome of Gaia??, unless it already has been created. If you can create either of those, then you can give it to the ??Troll King?? to summon the ??King of Elemental Earth??, who can then take it to get to {{path>E6}}. If you can't, there's not much you can do.
=== Astral ===
Use a {{path>E2}} mage to make ??Earth Boots??. Giving it to a ??Mystic?? with {{path>E1S2}} (1/8 chance) allows you to make a ??Coin of Meteoritic Iron??. You can then climb the {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral levels as normal. If you climb high enough, you can get a ??Ring of Sorcery?? and a ??Ring of Wizardry??.
=== Death ===
**No native access.** You can cast ??Forest Troll Tribe?? with an ??Oreiad?? to get a ??Troll Shaman??.
=== Nature ===
You can get a {{path>N4}} ??Oreiad?? (1/4 chance), which starts you pretty high. The ??Thistle Mace?? gets you to {{path>N5}} so you can ??Awaken Treelord??. They can't move, but they have a lot of {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature. You can also get a {{path>E2N3}} ??Oreiad?? (1/4 chance) to make a ??Tome of Gaia??. If you can get a ??Mystic?? or ??Mage Engineer?? with both {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}} and {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}} (1/4 chance with ??Mystic??, 1/5 chance with ??Mage Engineer??), and then increase them to {{path>F1E3}}, you can get ??The Copper Arm??. Then you can use both the ??Thistle Mace?? and the ??Treelord's Staff?? with one mage.
=== Glamour ===
**No native access.** If you can get up to {{path>E4}}, you can cast ??Troll King's Court??. ??Forest Troll Tribe?? has a one-in-four chance of getting a ??Troll Shaman?? with {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour. (And will always get you {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death.)
=== Blood ===
**No native access.** ??Awaken Treelord?? {{path>N5}} has a one-in-three chance of getting you a unique, stationary, {{path>N4B1}}. A ??Ker??, which can't be summoned natively, can be given the ??Gift of Reason??, which is expensive, and but will grant you a {{path>D1B1}} mage.
=== Mixed Path ===
If can increase the paths of an ??Oreiad?? to {{path>A4E4}}, you can forge a ??Staff of Elemental Mastery#82??. If you get ??Mystic??s with the right paths, and then increase them, you can get ??Staff of Elemental Mastery#76??, ??The Forbidden Light??, ??Atlas of Creation??, and ??Tome of High Power??.
===== 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.
==== 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 =====
What are the nation's weaknesses?
===== See More =====
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[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhpJnnJaOkk|Dominions 6: EA Arcoscephale Pre-game]] - Babel Builder
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