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====== MA Ashdod, Reign of the Anakim ======
===== Lore =====
Ashdod is a dry wasteland inhabited by the Rephaim, giants descended from the Nephilim of primordial times. The Rephaim have degenerated and lost the prodigal powers of their predecessors, but they are still mighty in comparison to other beings. While not as mighty as they once were, there are still a few Rephaim with pure blood. In the Twin Cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon live the Anakim, mightiest of the Rephaim, and the Anakite priest-kings. With the disappearance of the Nephilim and the pureblooded Rephaim, the Nephilim Cult has been replaced by ancestor worship. Malikum, Rephaite kings of old, are worshiped at sacred banquets for the dead. The Kohanim of earlier times have been replaced by the Zamzummim, priest-mages and shepherds of the dead, who fulfill their purpose in life by being devoured at the funerary banquets.
//"Hinnom, Ashdod and Gath are heavily influenced by ancient Israelite, Canaanite and Philistine concepts. I have always been intrigued and fascinated by biblical mythology, and had long I wanted to include the Nephilim and biblical Genesis myths into the game. However, I was worried that I would not do the sources justice, so it took a while before I finally got down to finishing the nations. The Bible, the Book of Enoch, the Dead Sea scrolls and the Ras Shamra texts of Ugarit and interpretations of these texts are the main sources of the nations.
[T]he veneration of the deified dead kings of Ashdod draws inspiration from the Ras Shamra and Canaanite/Ugaritic concepts of the dead. The rephaim/r'p'm of the Ugaritic texts are ghosts or deified dead rather than giants, so Ashdod turned out a bit different than I first intended, with death magic replacing blood. The shift from blood to death gave the nation a different and interesting mood.
I have looked a bit at Sumerian and Babylonian history when designing Hinnom and Ashdod." -Illwinter//
===== General Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>D4}} \\ {{path>F3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>E3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>S3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>H2}} | **Heroes** \\ {{path>F4H2}} \\ {{path>E4H2}} \\ {{path>F1E1S4H2}} \\ **Summons** \\ {{path>N3}} (req. {{path>S4N1}}) \\ {{path>H3}} (req. {{path>S5F2}}) \\ {{path>S4H4}} or {{path>A4H4}} or {{path>F4H4}} or {{path>E4H4}} (req. {{path>S7F3}}) \\ {{path>D2B2H2,200%FES}} (req. {{path>D4H1}}) \\ **Event** \\ {{path>E3D3N3H2}} (Turn 25, req. {{scales>Dom8}}) | Rephaite Giant Infantry \\ Human Slaves \\ Sacred Anakite Giants | {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:fear_of_the_flood.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear of the Flood]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Giant Forts |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>1F2E1S1D}} \\
**Heat Limit + 1** \\
**Death Limit + 1** \\
**Prefers Heat Scale + 2**
{{:nations:ma:ashdod:bashanite.png?nolink }} Compared to their [[hinnom-ea|predecessors]], today's **Rephaim** are shadows, only **Size 6**. Their {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} **[[gluttony|hunger]]** is less than before, though still great. The average Rephaite (now) has **35 HP**, **2 [[Natural Protection]]**, **13's** in **[[Magic Resistance]]** and **Morale**, **18 [[Strength]]**, **11's** in **[[Attack Skill]]** and **[[Defence Skill]]**, **5 {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]]**, and **16's** in **Map Movement** and **Combat Speed**. They are still used to {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} **Wastelands**.
{{:nations:ma:ashdod:edomite.png?nolink }} Even the Avvim have declined, possibly due to the old Rephaim stealing their best wives, and they are now the **Edomites**. While still **Size 4** (conveniently small enough to share a square with a new Rephaite), they now have only **21 HP**, **14 [[Strength]]**, **9 Attack Skill**, **10 Defence Skill**, **11 Magic Resistance**, and **9 Morale**. They still have **1 Natural Protection**, **16 Map Movement** (naked), **14 Combat Speed** (also naked), and {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} **[[Wasteland Survival]]**.
{{:nations:ma:ashdod:sheshai_anakite.png?nolink }} Only the **Anakim** hold a candle to the greatness of old, and even that is a bit of a reach. These **Size 7** beings have arguably better discipline than their predecessors (less Hunger and a weaker {{:abilities:fear_of_the_flood.png?15&nolink}} **fear of Rain**, at least), though, and they don't eat their kin. Simply from taking the worst stats of their race, the weakest Anakim who aren't old have **45 HP**, **1 Natural Protection** (though most have **3**), **20 Strength**, **11 Attack Skill**, **2 Encumbrance**, **13 Morale**, **14 Magic Resistance**, and **5 {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]]**. All of them have a nifty **bonus attack**, too, thanks to their long horns. Last-but-not-least, they //also// have {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} **[[Wasteland Survival]]**.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:edomite_scout.png?nolink }} | **??Edomite Scout#2010??** \\ {{gold}} 45 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:rephaite_commander.png?nolink }} | **??Rephaite Commander#2009??** \\ {{gold}} 140 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:kohen.png?nolink }} | **??Kohen#2029??** \\ {{gold}} 120 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1,10%D}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:emite.png?nolink }} | **??Emite#2038??** \\ {{gold}} 175 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>D1,100%FESD}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?20&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:rephaite_sage.png?nolink }} | **??Rephaite Sage#2060??** \\ {{gold}} 215 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>200%FES}}{{path>R13}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:adon.png?nolink }} | **??Adon#2027??** \\ {{gold}} 425 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 85 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only \\ {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} Holy Points x 2 | {{path>H2,200%FES}}{{path>R5}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:fear_of_the_flood.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear of the Flood]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:zamzummite.png?nolink }} | **??Zamzummite#2011??** \\ {{gold}} 440 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>E1D2H1,100%ED,100%FESD}}{{path>R15}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:talmai_elder.png?nolink }} | **??Talmai Elder#2028??** \\ {{gold}} 520 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only \\ {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} Holy Points x 2 | {{path>300%FES,10%FESD}}{{path>R19}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:fear_of_the_flood.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear of the Flood]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
==== Troops ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:human_slinger.png?nolink }} | **??Human Slinger#2003??** \\ {{gold}} 7 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3 | {{:abilities:slave.png?20&nolink}} [[Slave]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:human_slave.png?nolink }} | **??Human Slave#2004??** \\ {{gold}} 7 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3 | {{:abilities:slave.png?20&nolink}} [[Slave]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:edomite.png?nolink }} | **??Edomite#2005??** \\ {{gold}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 15 | {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:amorite.png?nolink }} | **??Amorite#2006??** \\ {{gold}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 27 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 17 | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:gileadite.png?nolink }} | **??Gileadite#2007??** \\ {{gold}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 17 | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:gileadite_archer.png?nolink }} | **??Gileadite Archer#2061??** \\ {{gold}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 47 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 17 | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:bashanite.png?nolink }} | **??Bashanite#2008??** \\ {{gold}} 50 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 33 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21 | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:sheshai_anakite.png?nolink }} | **??Sheshai Anakite#2025??** \\ {{gold}} 130 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 50 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 47 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only \\ {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} Holy Points x 2 | {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?20&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fear_of_the_flood.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear of the Flood]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:ahiman_anakite.png?nolink }} | **??Ahiman Anakite#2026??** \\ {{gold}} 130 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 89 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 47 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only \\ {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} Holy Points x 2 | {{:abilities:sacred_2.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fear_of_the_flood.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear of the Flood]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:first_son_of_anak.png?nolink }} | **??Sheshai - First Son of Anak#2047??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn: (20) | {{path>F4H2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (17) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?20&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:second_son_of_anak.png?nolink }} | **??Ahiman - Second Son of Anak#2048??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn: (20) | {{path>E4H2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:third_son_of_anak.png?nolink }} | **??Talmai - Third Son of Anak#2049??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn: (20) | {{path>F1E1S4H2R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?20&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (15%) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?20&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
===== National Spell and Item =====
==== Summons ====
==Ritual==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Summon Mazzikim??** \\ // (Conjuration 3) // \\ {{path>N1}} and {{gems>3N}} | {{:nations:ea:hinnom:mazzik.png?nolink}} \\ ??Mazzik?? x 10 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?15&nolink}} [[Demon]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Call Malakh??** \\ // (Conjuration 4) // \\ {{path>S2}} and {{gems>9S}} | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:malakh.png?nolink}} \\ ??Malakh?? | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?20&nolink}} [[Awe]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?20&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Lilot??** \\ // (Conjuration 5) // \\ {{path>N4}} and {{gems>15N}} | {{:nations:ea:hinnom:lilot.png?nolink}} \\ ??Lilot?? | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (55) \\ {{:abilities:dream_seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Dream Seduction]] (Morale vs. 14) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?15&nolink}} [[Demon]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Dirge for the Dead??** \\ // (Conjuration 6) // \\ {{path>D3H1}} and {{gems>25D}} | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:ditanu.png?nolink}} \\ ??Ditanu?? | {{path>D1H1,100%FES}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:shattered_soul.png?20&nolink}} [[Shattered Soul]] (5%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?20&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Call Hashmal??** \\ // (Conjuration 6) // \\ {{path>F1S3}} and {{gems>21S}} | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:hashmal.png?nolink}} \\ ??Hashmal?? | {{path>H2}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fire_shield.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Shield]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?20&nolink}} [[Awe]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?20&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?20&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Call Arel??** \\ // (Conjuration 7) // \\ {{path>S4N1}} and {{gems>39S}} | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:arel.png?nolink}} \\ ??Arel?? | {{path>N3H3R11}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?20&nolink}} [[Healer]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?20&nolink}} [[Awe]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?20&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Banquet for the Dead??** \\ // (Conjuration 8) // \\ {{path>D4H1}} and {{gems>55D}} \\ **Kills Caster**| {{:nations:ma:ashdod:malik.png?nolink}} \\ ??Malik?? | {{path>D2B2H2,200%FES}}{{path>R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (12) \\ {{:abilities:spreads_dominion.png?20&nolink}} [[Spreads Dominion]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:shattered_soul.png?20&nolink}} [[Shattered Soul]] (15%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?20&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:ditanu.png?20&nolink}} ??Ditanu?? x 4 | // See above.// | ::: |
| **??Call Ophan??** \\ // (Conjuration 8) // \\ {{path>F2S5}} and {{gems>49S}} | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:ophan.png?nolink}} \\ ??Ophan?? | {{path>H3}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:fire_shield.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Shield]] (11) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?20&nolink}} [[Awe]] (6) \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (50) \\ [[Eyes]] (12) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?20&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?20&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commmentary here. |
| **??Call Merkavah??** \\ // (Conjuration 9) // \\ {{path>F3S7}} and {{gems>222S}} | {{:nations:ma:ashdod:chayot.png?nolink}} \\ ??Chayot#2052?? | {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}-2{{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}-2{{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}-2{{path>S4H4R1}} -> \\ {{path>F4}}{{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}-2{{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}-2{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}-2{{path>H4R1}} -> \\ {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}-2{{path>A4}}{{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}-2{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}-2{{path>H4R1}} -> \\ {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}-2{{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}-2{{path>E4}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}-2{{path>H4R1}} -> \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (22) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (22) \\ {{:abilities:fire_shield.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Shield]] (17) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?20&nolink}} [[Awe]] (7) \\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?20&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:spreads_dominion.png?20&nolink}} [[Spreads Dominion]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Counts as Sun]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ [[Eyeloss on Attackers]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[No Wish]] \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?20&nolink}} [[Summons in Battle]] (??Ophan?? x 4) \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?20&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (-> ??Chayot#2053?? -> ??Chayot#2054?? -> ??Chayot#2055?? -> //This//) | The "-2" in the magic paths means three boosters are needed just to reach level 1.\\ Commmentary here. |
| **??Summon Se'irim??** \\ // (Blood 3) // \\ {{path>B2}} and {{gems>23B}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:waste.png?15&nolink}}Waste | {{:nations:ea:hinnom:Se_ir.png?nolink}} \\ ??Se'ir?? x 5 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?15&nolink}} [[Demon]] \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Shedim??** \\ // (Blood 4) // \\ {{path>A1B3}} and {{gems>28B}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:waste.png?15&nolink}}Waste | {{:nations:ea:hinnom:shed.png?nolink}} \\ ??Shed?? x 3 | {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Shock]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:storm_power.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Power]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?15&nolink}} [[Demon]] | Commentary here. |
==== Other Spells ====
=== Combat ===
* **??Strange Fire??** //(Evocation 4)// \\ {{path>F1S2}} \\ Commentary here.\\
=====Magic Access=====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
==== Common Access ====
===The Elements:===
* {{path>F3}} on one-in-three ??Talmai Elder??s (capital-only), {{path>F2}} on one-in-three ??Rephaite Sage??s off-capital
* No Air Magic
* No Water Magic
* {{path>E3}} on one-in-three ??Talmai Elder??s (capital-only), {{path>E2}} on one-in-three ??Rephaite Sage??s off-capital
===The Sorceries:===
* {{path>S3}} on one-in-three ??Talmai Elder??s (capital-only), {{path>S2}} on one-in-three ??Rephaite Sage??s off-capital
* {{path>D4}} on one-in-eight ??Zamzummite??s (capital-only), {{path>D2}} on one-in-four ??Emite??s off-capital
* No Nature magic
* No Glamour magic
===The Rites:===
* No Blood magic (aside from {{path>B2}} on summoned ??Malik??s)
* {{path>H2}} on ??Adon??ai (capital-only), {{path>H1}} on ??Kohen#2029??s off-capital
=== Crosspaths:===
* {{path>E3D2}}/{{path>E2D3}}/{{path>E1D4}}: ??Blight??, ??Fields of the Dead??, [[hidden-in-terrain|Hidden]] summons, ??Shadow Brand??, ??Eye Pendant?? ([[Disease Healer]])
* {{path>F1E2D2}}/{{path>F1E1D3}}: ??Bane Fire??, ??Magma Eruption??, ??Skull of Fire??, ??The Copper Arm??, various combat items
* {{path>E2S1D2}}/{{path>E1S1D3}}: ??Gifts from Heaven??, ??Nether Darts??, [[Communion]] plugs, ??Armor of Meteoric Iron?? (+3 [[Magic Resistance]])
==== Boosting Analysis ====
Ashdod doesn't have a ton of useful paths for boosting, but there's always a chance of one of the Talmai Elders having something remarkable, such as {{path>E1S3}} (for the Sky Metal Coin) or {{path>F4}} (for the ??Flame Helmet??.
If possible, reaching {{path>F3S7}} allows casting ??Call Merkavah?? for {{gems>222S}}. The summoned ??Chayot#2052?? can have either {{path>S4}}, {{path>F4}}, {{path>A4}}, or {{path>E4}}, depending on the shape it is in. The {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air path is especially useful.
=== Fire ===
{{path>F3}} ??Talmai Elder?? (1 in 3) is the highest {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire mage available. Both ??Emite?? (1 in 4) and ??Zamzummite?? (1 in 4) can have {{path>F1D1}} to make a ??Skull of Fire??. This can allow the ??Talmai Elder?? to get to {{path>F4}} to make a ??Flame Helmet??, removing the need to try for the unique ??The Ruby Eye??.
The hero, ??Sheshai - First Son of Anak??, has {{path>F4}}.
=== Air ===
**No native access.** {{path>S4D1}} can cast ??Ether Gate?? for a 1 in 4 chance of {{path>A1}}.
=== Water ===
**No native access.** {{path>D3}} can ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>W1}}.
=== Earth ===
{{path>E3}} ??Talmai Elder?? (1 in 3) is the highest {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth mage available along with the (1 in 8) {{path>E3}} ??Zamzummite??. Neither has useful crosspaths, unless you can take a (1 in 8) {{path>E2S1}} ??Zamsummite?? all the way to {{path>E5S5}} for the unique ??Atlas of Creation??.
The hero, ??Ahiman - Second Son of Anak??, has {{path>E4}}. The hero, ??Talmai - Third Son of Anak??, has {{path>E1S4}}, which theoretically could allow it to make the unique ??Atlas of Creation??. Increasing {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth by four is difficult, though.
=== Astral ===
{{path>S3}} ??Talmai Elder?? (1 in 3) is the highest {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral mage available. A (1 in 8) {{path>E2S1}} ??Zamzummite??, with a ??Starshine Skullcap?? made by the ??Talmai Elder??, can forge a ??Coin of Meteoritic Iron??. With all three, the ??Talmai Elder?? can get to {{path>S6}} for a ??Ring of Sorcery??.
The hero, ??Talmai - Third Son of Anak??, has {{path>S4}}. With an {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth booster it can make a ??Coin of Meteoritic Iron??. With enough boosters and empowerment, it theoretically could make the unique items ??Atlas of Creation?? and ??The Forbidden Light??, increasing a path by four is difficult.
=== Death ===
{{path>D4}} ??Zamzummite?? (1 in 8) is the highest {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death mage available.
A {{path>F1E2}} ??Zamzummite?? (1 in 8), with ??Earth Boots?? it makes itself, can make ??The Copper Arm?? to allow a {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death mage climbing the path to hold more boosters.
=== Nature ===
**No native access.** If an {{path>S3}} ??Talmai Elder?? (1 in 3) is empowered {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature, he can ??Call Arel?? for a {{path>N3}} mage.
If you have {{scales>Dom8}} in a province on Turn 25 or after, and at least one Adon and one Zamzummite in that province, the Zamzummite will be replaced with a {{path>E3D3N3H2}} mage. This happens only once.
=== Glamour ===
**No native access.** {{path>E4}} can cast ??Troll King's Court?? for {{path>G1}}.
{{path>D3}} can ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>G1}}.
=== Blood ===
**No native access.** {{path>D4H1}}, {{gems>55D}}, and the mage sacrificing itself, allows casting ??Banquet for the Dead?? and a {{path>B2}} mage.
{{path>S4D1}} can cast ??Ether Gate?? for a 1 in 4 chance of {{path>B1}}.
===== 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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