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====== LA Bogarus, Age of Heroes ======
===== Lore =====
Bogarus is a land of harsh winters and short summers. When the Vanir claimed this cold and bitter land of the north, they named it Vanarus and carved a kingdom out of the frozen land. Now humans have replaced the last of the Vanjarls and the kingdom is guided by Eparchs and Exarchs of the religious order. Mighty cities under the rule of warring princes have united under a few Grand Princes and a reformed faith. Bogatyrs of heroic stature and prowess, defenders and champions of the faith, occasionally emerge to lead and protect the people from the wicked. The Grand Princes use infantry as well as elite cavalry forces. Mages of various traditions ply their trade in the palaces of the Grand Princes. The people of Bogarus prefer a cold climate.
//"Imagine cold winters, princes in sable-rimmed cloaks, opulent halls where sinister old men practice vile magics or seduce their masters' wives. Think of Rasputin. Think of orthodox patriarchs and bizarre sect- like movements of religious fanatics living in hiding. Imagine the monsters, heroes and bogatyrs of Russian fairy tales....
Vanarus is the predecessor of Bogarus. It is a nation of ruling Vanir that have subjugated and intermingled themselves with the previous rulers of the land. Kievan Rus' is one of the sources here, but I've also used the Chuds, a people that appears in the myths of various peoples from the eastern Baltic seaboard. I haven't found very much on the Chuds, so they are mostly my creation. The "Pine of Skulls," shape-shifting and shamanic bear cult practices fit the nation. These features, as well as the Thunder Priests mentioned in the descriptions of the nation appear in Rus, the early version of the nation. I wanted the national troops of the nation to reflect the change from the earlier era to the late Bogarus. Versatile Vanarusian sages are slowly replacing the mighty Vanir and will eventually develop into the Starets and mages of the late era."// - Illwinter
===== General Overview =====
Bogarus is, primarily, a nation of human [[magic|mages]]. Its troops are subpar, very similar to those fielded by independent provinces in the Middle Ages, though it does have better versions of the independent Light Cavalry and Knights. Its [[Sacred]] troop, the ??Khlyst??, has the worst combat performance of any Sacred in the entire game; this is offset by it being the cheapest Sacred in the entire game, letting Bogarus dump piles of [[Bless|exploding or overcharged]] fodder on enemy armies, but the process of accruing the horde is still limited by Holy Points. The secondary function of the Khlyst is its mixture of [[Unrest]] generation and [[Stealthy|Stealth]], letting Bogarus grind down neighboring economies without attacking them. Bogarus's mounted commanders are quite capable fighters, but whether or not they can handle enemy armies (even with [[items|gear]]) is another question.
Bogarus has some of the best [[Holy]] (Priest) access in the entire game. These fellows have little or no [[Leadership]], but the {{path>H2}} mages can be recruited from any fort, while the {{path>H3}} mages take only 2 commander points instead of the typical 4. Bogarus can thus weaponize its [[Divine Magic|Smite]] more than most other nations, and it's very capable of countering [[Undead]] hordes.
As for the mages, Bogarus is a nation of [[Astral]] [[Communion|Communions]]. It gets five whole paths linked to the Communion: [[Fire]], [[Air]], [[Earth]], [[Death]], and [[Blood]]. It has [[Alchemy|Alchemists]] for drumming up Gold, excellent [[Research|Researchers]] that give it some leeway over many other nations, [[Fortune Teller|Fortune Tellers]] for sifting out bad events from [[Scales#Fortune-and-Misfortune|Misfortune]], and a long list of summonable monsters to draw from. Once Bogarus reaches the phase of the game where magic matters most, it will do rather well... as long as no one tries [[seduction|stealing their mages]] or [[Fear|scaring them off]].
===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>S3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>F2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>A2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>B2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>D1}} \\ {{path>H3}} | **Heroes:** \\ {{path>A3W1D3N2}} \\ {{path>A2W2D3}} \\ {{path>D1B2H4}} \\ **Summons:** \\ {{path>W3N1}} (req. {{path>W2}}) \\ {{path>W1D1}} (req. {{path>W1D1}}) \\ {{path>A2S2H2}} (req. {{path>S3}}) \\ {{path>W3E1N2}} (req. {{path>W3E1}}) \\ {{path>A2S1N3}} (req. {{path>N4}}) \\ {{path>A3S1N2}} (req. {{path>A4}}) \\ {{path>A2W1E2N4}} (req. {{path>N6}}) | Heavy Cavalry \\ Mounted Archers \\ Infantry | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts |
**Capitol Gems:** {{gems>1F1A2S}}
**Cold Limit: + 1** \\
**Misfortune Limit: + 1** \\
**Prefers {{:misc:scales:cold.png?15&nolink}} Cold Scale + 2**
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:bogarusian_scout.png?nolink}} | **??Bogarusian Scout#3099??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:Voivode.png?nolink}} | **??Voivode??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 40\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:Resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]]\\ | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:knyaz.png?nolink}} | **??Knyaz#1917??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 135 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 31 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:veliki_knyaz.png?nolink}} | **??Veliki Knyaz#1916??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 190 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:cataphracted_war_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Cataphracted War Horse#3516??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:skopets.png?nolink}} | **??Skopets#1920??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1,20%B}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (2 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:affliction.png?15&nolink}} [[Starting Affliction Chance]] (20%) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:exarch.png?nolink}} | **??Exarch#1960??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 100 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>H2}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:occultist.png?nolink}} | **??Occultist#1934??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 140 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S1D1B1R11}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (50/50) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:kalendologist.png?nolink}} | **??Kalendologist#1933??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 145 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S2R9}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10%) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:alchemist.png?nolink}} | **??Alchemist#1932??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 155 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>F1E1S1R11}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:alchemist.png?15&nolink}} [[Alchemist]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (50/48) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:astrapelagist.png?nolink}} | **??Astrapelagist#1935??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 175 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>A2S1R11}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (5%) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:master_of_names.png?nolink}} | **??Master of Names#1936??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 215 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S2,100%FAB}}{{path>R17}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:fivefold_angel.png?nolink}} | **??Fivefold Angel#1919??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 315 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>B2H2R9}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:damage_reversal.png?15&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (12 vs. MR) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (5 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:affliction.png?15&nolink}} [[Starting Affliction Chance]] (30%) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] \\ [[Use Own Blood]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:eparch.png?nolink}} | **??Eparch#1961??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 245 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H3}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (60/50) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:starets.png?nolink}} | **??Starets#1937??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 360 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>F2A1S2B1,100%ASDB,10%FASB}}{{path>R25}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (68/46) | Commentary Here. |
====Troops====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:voi_spearman.png?nolink}} | **??Voi Spearman#1929??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 5 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:voi_axeman.png?nolink}} | **??Voi Axeman#1930??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 5 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:voi_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Voi Archer#1931??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 5 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:peshtsi_axeman.png?nolink}} | **??Peshtsi Axeman#1927??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 18 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:peshtsi_spearman.png?nolink}} | **??Peshtsi Spearman#1928??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:peshtsi_city_guard.png?nolink}} | **??Peshtsi City Guard#1926??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 11 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 12 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:grid_druzhina.png?nolink}} | **??Grid Druzhina#1922??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 27 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 25 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 29 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (1) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:war_horse.png?nolink}} | //??War Horse#3514??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:malaia_druzhina.png?nolink}} | **??Malaia Druzhina#1923??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 45 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?15&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (1) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:cataphracted_war_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Cataphracted War Horse#3516??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:khlyst.png?nolink}} | **??Khlyst#1921??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 5 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (.5 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:affliction.png?15&nolink}} [[Starting Affliction Chance]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:black_hood.png?nolink}} | **??Black Hood#1925??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 18 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ Non-fort Recruit | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Steppe Horse#3573??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:styag.png?nolink}} | **??Styag#1924??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 36 \\ Non-fort Recruit | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:standard.png?15&nolink}} [[Standard]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:armored_steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Steppe Horse#3575??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary Here. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:bogatyr.png?nolink}} | **??Bogatyr#1957??** \\ (Multi-Hero) | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:destrier.png?nolink}} | //??Destrier#3518??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:patriarch.png?nolink}} | **??Alexej - Patriarch??** | {{path>D1B2H4R11}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Summons Units]] (??Khlyst#1921??) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:la:bogarus:deathless.png?nolink}} | **??Koschei - Deathless??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (10) | {{path>A2W2D3R19}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:chill_aura.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Aura]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:rus:hag.png?nolink}} | **??Baba Yaga - Hag??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (20) | {{path>A3W1D3N2R23}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
===== National Spell=====
==== Summons ====
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Summon Simargl??** \\ //(Conjuration 2)// \\ {{path>A1}} and {{gems>1A}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Simargl.png?nolink}} \\ **??Simargl#1947??** | {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (+10) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Firebird??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>F1S1}} and {{gems>2F}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:firebird.png?nolink}} \\ **??Firebird#1946??** | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:bringer_of_fortune.png?15&nolink}} [[Bringer of Fortune]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Sloth of Bears??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>6N}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Great_bear.png?nolink}} \\ **??Great Bear#694??** 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 hit points. Can work as evocation bait, as the bears have more HP than your troops and even lower MR, but otherwise unremarkable. |
| **??Contact Sirin??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>S2}} and {{gems>8S}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:sirin.png?nolink}} \\ **??Sirin#1945??** | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+50) \\ {{:abilities:dream_seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Dream Seduction]] (Morale vs. 14)\\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Likho??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>D1}} and {{gems>10D}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:likho.png?nolink}} \\ **??Likho#1952??** | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+60) \\ {{:abilities:bringer_of_misfortune.png?15&nolink}} [[Bringer of Misfortune]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (+5 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:affliction.png?15&nolink}} [[Lost an eye.]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | The opposite of a Firebird. Has a long-range curse attack.\\ A critical mass of them can devastate a province like a remote attack ritual. They're reusable if not discovered. If discovered, can't survive on their own.\\ Don't let them linger in your own territories. |
| **??Contact Alkonost??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>S2}} and {{gems>15S}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Alkonost.png?nolink}} \\ **??Alkonost#1943??** | {{path>H3}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:Awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Rusalka??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>W1D1}} and {{gems>16W}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Rusalka.png?nolink}} \\ **??Rusalka#1954??** | {{path>W1D1R9}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+60) \\ {{:abilities:water_breathing.png?15&nolink}} [[Gift of Water Breathing]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Send Vodyanoy??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>W2}} and {{gems>20W}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}} Sea \\ Remote {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} Stealthy Summons | {{:nations:ea:rus:Vodyanoy.png?nolink}} \\ **??Vodyanoy#1953??** | {{path>W3N1R13}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+40) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+10) \\ {{:abilities:Aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Send Lady Midday??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>A3D1}} and {{gems>5A}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:lady_midday.png?nolink}} \\ **??Lady Midday#1956??** \\ Remote {{:abilities:assassin.png?15&nolink}} Assassination | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+60) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:assassin.png?15&nolink}} [[Assassin]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Zmey??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>F2}} and {{gems>5F}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:zmey.png?nolink}} \\ **??Zmey#1940??** | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ [[Drake]] | What if ??Fire Drake?? but bigger, stronger, tougher, one gem cheaper, two more bites, can fly and obey commands. |
| **??Contact Gamayun??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>S3}} and {{gems>25S}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:gamayun.png?nolink}} \\ **??Gamayun#1944??** | {{path>A2S2H2R19}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+3) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (15%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Send Bukavac??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>W4}} and {{gems>5W}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:sea.png?15&nolink}} Sea | {{:nations:ea:rus:bukavac.png?nolink}} \\ **??Bukavac#1948??** | {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Beregina??** \\ //(Conjuration 6)// \\ {{path>W3E1}} and {{gems>35W}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:beregina.png?nolink}} \\ **??Beregina#1955??** | {{path>W3E1N2R17}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:water_breathing.png?15&nolink}} [[Water Breathing]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+3) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+20) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Cloud Vila??** \\ //(Conjuration 7)// \\ {{path>A4}} and {{gems>40A}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?15&nolink}} Mountain \\ in (Internal) Darkness | {{:nations:ea:rus:cloud_vila.png?nolink}} \\ **??Cloud Vila#1941??** | {{path>A3S1N2R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+50) \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+20) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Mountain Vila??** \\ //(Conjuration 7)// \\ {{path>N4}} and {{gems>40N}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?15&nolink}} Mountain \\ in (Internal) Darkness | {{:nations:ea:rus:mountain_vila.png?nolink}} \\ **??Mountain Vila#1942??** | {{path>A2S1N3R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+50) \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ea:rus:sacred_stag.png?nolink}} \\ //??Sacred Stag#3940??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+40) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?20&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Leshiy??** \\ //(Conjuration 8)// \\ {{path>N6}} and {{gems>60N}} \\ in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}} Forest | {{:nations:ea:rus:leshiy.png?nolink}} \\ **??Leshiy#1949??** \\ not in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}} Forest | {{path>A1E1N2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ [[Pathboost]] (-1 ALL) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Shape]] (??Leshiy#1950??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ea:rus:leshiy_2.png?nolink}} \\ //??Leshiy#1950??// \\ in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}} Forest | {{path>A2W1E2N4R23}} \\ **Add:** \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ **Change:** \\ [[Pathboost]] (+{{path>N1}}) \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shape Changer]] (??Great Forest Bear#1951??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ea:rus:great_forest_bear.png?nolink}} \\ //??Great Forest Bear#1951??// \\ in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}} Forest | **No Magic** \\ **Remove:** \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] \\ **Add:** \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+40) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (+4) \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shape Changer]] (??Leshiy#1950??) | Commentary here. |
===== Magic Access =====
==== Magic Boosting ====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood allows for summoning powerful mages with a variety of paths, but no {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water. {{path>B5}} for ??Bind Heliophagus?? and {{path>B8}} for ??Bind Demon Lord??.
A Pretender with {{path>N6}} can ??Contact Leshiy??, which is strong in {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature and has some useful crosspaths.
??The Copper Arm?? \\
{{path>F1E1}} ??Alchemist#1932?? + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}
??The Silver Arms?? //Unique// \\
{{path>F1E1}} ??Alchemist#1932?? + {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}
The Arms allow a mage to hold more boosters, especially with {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature and {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death.
=== Multi-Path Booster ===
??Ring of Sorcery?? \\
{{path>S3}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
??Ring of Wizardry?? \\
{{path>S3}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + ??Ring of Sorcery?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
=== Fire ===
Highest Starting: {{path>F2}} ??Starets#1937??
??Skull of Fire?? \\
{{path>F2D1}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4)
??Bind Arch Devil?? //Limited Amount// \\
{{path>F2B2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}} \\
Most Arch Devils have {{path>F4}}.
??The Forbidden Light?? //Unique// \\
{{path>F2S3}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{: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}}
=== Air ===
Highest Starting: {{path>A2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4). The hero, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? has {{path>A3}}
??Tome of High Power?? //Unique// \\
{{path>A2S2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4)
??Contact Gamayun?? \\
{{path>S3}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) \\
??Gamayun#1944?? has {{path>A2}}.
=== Water ===
No recruitable access. The heroes, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? has {{path>W1}} and ??Koschei - Deathless?? has {{path>W2}}.
??Send Vodyanoy?? \\
{{path>W1}} The hero, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>W2}} The hero, ??Koschei - Deathless?? \\
??Vodyanoy#1953?? has {{path>W3}}.
??Summon Spectre?? \\
{{path>D1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}
{{path>D3}} The heroes, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? and ??Koschei - Deathless?? \\
??Spectral Mage#329?? has a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>W1}}.
=== Earth ===
Highest Starting: {{path>E1}} ??Alchemist#1932??
=== Astral ===
Highest Starting: {{path>S3}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4)
??Coin of Meteoritic Iron?? \\
{{path>E1S1}} ??Alchemist#1932?? + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
??Tome of High Power?? //Unique// \\
{{path>A2S2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4)
??The Oath Rod of Kurgi?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S1B1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
??Ether Gate?? \\
{{path>S1D1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Ether Lord#737?? has {{path>S3}}, 1 in 4 has {{path>S4}}.
??The Void Sphere?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S3B1}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
=== Death ===
Highest Starting: {{path>D1}} ??Occultist#1934??. The heroes, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? and ??Koschei - Deathless?? have {{path>D3}}.
??Ether Gate?? \\
{{path>S1D1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Ether Lord#737?? has {{path>D2}}, 1 in 4 has {{path>D3}}.
??The Black Book of Secrets?? //Unique// \\
{{path>D1B1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
=== Nature ===
No recruitable access. The hero, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? has {{path>N2}}.
??Contact Cloud Vila?? \\
{{path>A2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>A3}} The hero, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? + {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Cloud Vila#1941?? has {{path>N2}}.
??Contact Mountain Vila?? \\
{{path>N2}} The hero, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Mountain Vila#1942?? has {{path>N3}}.
=== Glamour ===
No national access.
??Summon Spectre?? \\
{{path>D1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>D3}} The heroes, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? and ??Koschei - Deathless?? \\
??Spectral Mage#329?? has a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>G1}}.
??Forest Troll Tribe?? \\
{{path>N2}} The hero, ??Baba Yaga - Hag?? + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Troll Shaman#2220?? has 1 in 4 chance of {{path>G1}}.
=== Blood ===
Highest Starting: {{path>B2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4)
??Tome of the Lower Planes?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S2B2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}
??The Black Book of Secrets?? //Unique// \\
{{path>D1B1}} ??Occultist#1934?? + {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}
??The Oath Rod of Kurgi?? //Unique// \\
{{path>S2B2}} ??Starets#1937?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.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.
Bogarus's early game is defined by their research. Expansion tends to be bad, you don't have enough mages for large communions, but your research mage is leaps and bounds ahead of other nations. As such, I've put a few of the important research targets below
**Evocation 5 - Assorted nukes**
There's a few great spells at evocation 5 for bogarus (and a few more at 6). It's a good place to be for a first war, and allows you to convert all your mages into high combat power. Everyone always looks and sees fall from heaven on the alchemist (the premiere spell), but bogarus can use quite a lot of the evo5, from fatigue plays to AOE AN damage (vs mr), to falling fires (on starets) etc, and even shadow blast on occultists for some small irresistible AN if needed. Basically, this is the standard 'war magic' for bogarus, once you hit this, the nations combat power increases significantly
**Conjuration 3 - Summon Sirin**
Conjuration 3 is a relatively early utility path. The main draw to it is you get sirins, which are very effective seducers and a way to convert astral gems into in-game power. If you steal throne mages, this can essentially pay for the gems, and give assorted magic access. This works far better if there's dominion on the throne for the morale penalty (and ideally some magic scales for the MR penalty).
**Alteration 3/4**
Bogarus can paint buffs quite well on horsemen.
**Thamuturgy 2 - Mind Burn**
Exactly what it looks like, just a way to essentially turn mages into h3 priests spamming smite.
**Enchantment 5**
There's always a place for rushed flaming arrows - albeit LA everyone seems to have some resists. This mostly works if you have a mass of horse archers or foreign recruit crossbows
==== Mid Game ====
Mid game options.
As Bogarus - the biggest mid-game choice is when to pivot to blood and how deep. Loosely, this stems from your fast research resulting in Bogarus having to make this choice quite early compared to other nations. The blood pivot is very gold-expensive, with the mages costing over 300g apiece, extra patrollers needed for the auto-unrest, and of course, skipping mage recruitment for blood hunter recruitment. These costs add up very quickly, and the result is Bogarus will rapidly be gold capped and not be able to fully produce from their forts, be it troops or mages that are skipped.
As it takes a while to get blood online - and blood benefits from other paths being higher, it is often best to delay the full blood pivot until quite late as Bogarus. Instead, the high research of bogarus in many ways compounds itself. One of the advantages of having great research and blood 2 mages in any fort is that as long as a player has gold, the pivot doesn't take too many turns. As such, research tends to be more valuable until quite late. As such, although there is a temptation to do a full blood pivot at around construction 5 (dowsing rods), it is usually better to do the pivot later and instead focus on research - albeit a light blood prestence for utility and pain transfer communions may be valuable.
==== 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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