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====== MA Eriu, Last of the Tuatha ======
===== Lore =====
//"With the development of Tir na n'Og it became evident that I wanted another nation of Irish stock to accommodate
human heroes such as Cu Chulainn. The legacy of Tir na n'Og was split between Eriu and Man and the remaining Sidhe became to Eriu what the Vanir were to Vanheim in later ages, a blessed ruling race with human subjects." // --Illwinter
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"When men came to the land of the Tuatha and the Fir Bolg, there was a drawn out battle which ended with the defeat and total withdrawal of the Tuatha. The Land of the Ever Young was forever lost to this world and Avalon was taken by the Witches of Man. The Sidhe, descendants of the Tuatha, retreated into strange twilight realms with entrances hidden in ancient mounds. The land of the Fir Bolg was split by the invading forces: Man and their Witches, and the Milesians. The Milesians named their land Eriu. Most of the Eriu population is composed of humans of Milesian ancestry, but a few Fir Bolg still survive in remote villages. With the coming of the New God, the Daoine Sidhe have re-emerged from their magical mounds to lead the Milesians. Eriu is now a nation of humans and Fir Bolg led by the awakening Sidhe." - Official Description
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In the //Lebor Gabála Érenn// (also known as the Book of Invasions or the Invasion Cycle), there are six peoples who take Ireland. The first were the Cesairians, followers of one of the sons of Noah (from Noah's Ark), who were submerged with the Great Flood. The second were the Partholonians, who defeated a race of destructive gods known as the [[fomoria-ea|Fomorians]] but were then wiped out by a plague in a single week. The third were the Nemedians, who defeated the Fomorians four times but were then devastated by another plague, reduced to vassals of the Fomorians that were destroyed in a rebellion. The fourth were the Fir Bolg, who enjoyed independence for only 37 years; the fifth group, the [[tir-na-n-og-ea|Tuatha]] de Danann ("the tribe of the goddess Danu"), then swept in with supernatural powers and vassalized the Fir Bolg, contesting control of the island with the Fomorians until the legendary Lugh settled things for the Tuatha. The sixth and final group were the Milesians, the "modern Irish", who subdued the Tuatha's magic and then divided Ireland with them; the Milesians got the surface, while the Tuatha got the underside of Ireland and retreated to their new dominion through burial mounds known as "Sidhe".
Eriu (literally the Irish name for Ireland) is the Kingdom of the Milesians. In the Dominions version of things, the Sidhe (permanent residents of the under/otherworld in Irish mythology) were the noble descendants of the Tuatha and the direct Lords of the Fir Bolg, while the Tuatha preferred to stay on their favorite island, Tir na n'Og. When the Milesians arrived, they overwhelmed the Sidhe all at once, and the Tuatha failed to save the day with a heroic countercharge. Most of the surviving Tuatha fled to either Tir na n'Og or [[ys-ma|Ker-Ys]], both of which vanished without a trace -- Ker-Ys disappeared under the waves, but Tir na n'Og disappeared from the world altogether. The Milesians tried conquering Tir na n'Og instead of cleaning up, so the Sidhe and the last Tuatha that remained with them disappeared into faery lands underground through the mounds of ancient kings. The Fir Bolg were abandoned, of course, but the Milesians were firm in their position and interbred with their new vassals. Unlike the [[man-ma|Witches of Man]], the Milesians were unable to secure any of the Magical secrets of their conquered foes; luckily for them, the Sidhe have been encouraged to return to the world by a new Pretender, and the last of the Tuatha have followed them out.
===== General Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>G4}} (Rare 5)\\ {{path>N3}} (Rare 4)\\ {{path>A2}}\\ {{path>E2}}\\ {{path>W2}}\\ {{path>F1}} \\ {{path>H2}} | **Hero** \\ {{path>A2W1D4G2}}\\ {{path>A2D2G2}} | Human & Fir Bolg infantry \\ Light Chariots \\ Sacred Sidhe infantry | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?15&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?15&nolink}} [[Spell Singer]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts \\ {{:misc:gui:temple.png?30&nolink}}Temples Cost {{:misc:gui:gold.png?20&nolink}}300 |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>2N3G}} \\
**Luck Limit + 1** \\
**Fir Bolg:** Hit Points + 3, Magic Resistance + 3, Morale + 1, Strength + 2, Attack Skill + 2, Defense Skill + 3, Combat Speed + 1, Map Move + 4 \\
**Sidhe and Tuatha:** Hit Points + 3, Magic Resistance + 4, Morale + 2, Strength + 2, Attack Skill + 3, Defense Skill + 3, Precision + 2, Combat Speed + 1, {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] 50, {{:abilities:stealthy.png?8&nolink}} [[Stealthy]], {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?15&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]], {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]], {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]
{{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_champion.png?nolink }} The majority in Eriu are **Milesian** humans, **Size 3** (three-to-a-square) fellows. Milesians are very similar to average humans, but they have a little Nemedian ("elvish") ancestry through the half-Nemedian Fir Bolg; this gives them **11 Magic Resistance**, and prevents them from getting physically [[old-age|old]] until the age of **70**. Otherwise their stats are equal to that of average humans: **zero [[Protection]]**, **3 [[Encumbrance]]**, **14 Map Movement** (16 if a [[commander]]), and **12 Combat Speed** without armor, and **10's** in everything else.
{{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_champion.png?nolink }} The **Fir Bolg** still exist as their own thing, though they've had to isolate to avoid siring mere Milesians; the clans can be recruited in **highlands**, in **mountainous** provinces, and in Eriu Proper. Such isolation has taught them to be {{:abilities:stealthy.png?9&nolink}} **[[Stealthy]]** {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} **[[Mountain Survival| mountaineers]]**. Due to the gradual shift of peoples in the Early Ages, the Fir Bolg are both parents and half-uncles of Eriu's lords, not particularly magical but still quite superhuman. The average warrior among them has **13 HP**, **11 Strength**, **12 Attack Skill**, **13 Defence Skill** naked, **12 Precision**, **11 Morale**, **13 Magic Resistance**, and **13 Combat Speed** (also naked).
{{:nations:ea:tir_na_nog:sidhe_champion.png?nolink }} Eriu's lords are the **Daoine Sidhe**, "elves" who've returned from the burial mounds of their old kings. Though similar in form to the Fir Bolg, they have many distinguishing features; among these are {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} **[[Forest Survival]]** and {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} **50% [[Darkvision]]** from time spent in the fay realms, {{:abilities:stealthy.png?9&nolink}} innate **[[Stealthy|Stealthiness]]**, and the fay art of {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} **[[Glamour-skill|Glamour]]**. They also {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?15&nolink}} **[[Iron-Vulnerability|take 1 more damage from Iron]]**, however. Sidhe warriors are very much like Fir Bolg warriors, except that they have **12 Strength**, **13 Attack Skill**, **14 Magic Resistance**, and **12 Morale**. \\
This doesn't even touch on the **Tuatha**, the more-magical parents of the Sidhe and the stepsiblings of the Fir Bolg; they are essentially far-better Sidhe.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_scout.png?25&nolink}} | **??Milesian Scout??**\\ {{gold}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50)\\ {{:abilities:mountainsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_champion.png?25&nolink}} | **??Milesian Champion??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 55\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_monk.png?25&nolink}} | **??Milesian Monk??**\\ {{gold}} 45\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:bard.png?20&nolink}} | **??Bard#2425??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 105\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>G1R7}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50)\\ {{:abilities:spy.png?20&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?25&nolink}}[[Spell Singer]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_mage.png?25&nolink}} | **??Milesian Mage??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 160\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>A1E1,100%FAEN}}{{path>R11}} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:sidhe_champion.png?25&nolink}} | **??Sidhe Champion#850??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 225\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>N1G1H1R9}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?20&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?25&nolink}}[[Spell Singer]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:bean_sidhe.png?25&nolink}} | **??Bean Sidhe#1774??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 285\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>W1N1G1,100%AWENG}}{{path>R13}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%)\\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]]\\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?25&nolink}}[[Spell Singer]]\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?20&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]](1) \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]\\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:sidhe_lord.png?40&nolink}} | **??Sidhe Lord#848??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 375\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>N1G2H2R11}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?20&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (4)\\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]]\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?25&nolink}}[[Spell Singer]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:tir_na_nog:fay_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Fay Horse#3521??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:disease_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Resistance]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:true_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[True Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_champion.png?25&nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Champion#1788??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_druid.png?25&nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Druid#2469??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{path>A1,100%WENG}}{{path>R9}} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:tuatha.png?40&nolink}} | **??Tuatha#856??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 630\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 23\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>N2G3,100%AWENG,10%AWENG}}{{path>H2R17}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20)\\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?20&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]]\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?25&nolink}}[[Spell Singer]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:tir_na_nog:fay_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Fay Horse??// | //See above.// | Commentary here. |
==== Troops ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Attribute ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_slinger.png?nolink}} | **??Milesian Slinger??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_spearman.png?nolink}} | **??Milesian Spearman??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 11 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_longspear.png?nolink}} | **??Milesian Longspear??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 11 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_swordsman.png?nolink}} | **??Milesian Swordsman??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 18 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 11 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:milesian_man_at_arms.png?nolink}} | **??Milesian Man at Arms??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 24 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 20 | {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?20&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_slinger.png?nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Slinger#1785??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 11\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg.png?nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Clan Warrior#1786??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 15\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_2.png?nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Clan Warrior#1787??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 15\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_cattle_raider.png?nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Cattle Raider??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 19\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 25\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?20&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (2) | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_charioteer.png?nolink}} | **??Fir Bolg Charioteer??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 38\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:chariot_no_rider.png?nolink}} | //??Chariot#3563??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?20&nolink}} [[Trample]] | Commentary Here |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:daoine_sidhe.png?nolink}} | **??Daoine Sidhe??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 23\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?20&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
==== Heroes ====
Eriu has some pretty-ridiculous heroes, considering how average most of the faction is.
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Abilities ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fir_bolg_hero.png?nolink}} | **??Ferdiad - Fir Bolg Hero??** | {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (+5) | When's the last time you've seen a unique hero who's worse than their multihero counterpart? \\ Anyway, Ferdiad is odd for having normal Defense while Berserked. He also has 17 Strength and **20** Attack while Berserked. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:hero.png?nolink}} | **??Cu Chulainn - Hero??** | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistant]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:fire_shield.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Shield]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (+8) \\ [[Regain Mount]] \\ [[Mounted Berserker]] | An insane Trampler who still has 15 Defense while Berserked. He's the only Mounted unit who can go Berserk, by the way. \\ His ludicrous Defense, Awe, and Fire Shield all make him a more-effective Trampler than most, at least at surviving; however, he doesn't have the HP of an ??Elephant??, nor the size. \\ Consider putting actual armor on him. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fay_horse_chariot.png?nolink}} | //??Fay Horse Chariot??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistant]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] | ::: |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:last_partholonian.png?nolink}} | **??Tuan - Last Partholonian??** \\ //Earliest Arrival Turn (10)// | {{path>A2W1D4G2R33}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?15&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?15&nolink}} [[Spell Singer]] \\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] | Calling Tuan "game-changing" for Eriu might be a stretch, but he's the star of the hero line-up. \\ Virtually undetectable on the strategic map, immortal, and boasting ??Wailing Winds?? access without any extra gems or boosters; he can even cast ??Stygian Rains?? with a ??Water Bracelet??. \\ He even passes the threshold for summoning other Immortal Death-casters, if you have the gems to spare. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:trainer_of_heroes.png?nolink}} | **??Scathach - Trainer of Heroes??** | {{path>A3D2G2R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (15%) \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?15&nolink}} [[Spell Singer]] \\ [[Female]] | Scathach is like Tuan, but with less magic in exchange for innate flight. \\ You also have to be more careful with her, since she's not Immortal. \\ Lastly, she's a better fighter than Tuan, but easier to instakill due to her lower [[Magic Resistance]]. \\ If you don't need her, set her in your capital so she'll keep the bad events off of it. |
| {{:nations:ma:eriu:fianna.png?nolink}} | **??Fianna??** \\ Multihero | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:inspirational.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (+1) | Size-4 stats on a Size-3 fellow, owing to their Fomorian ancestry. \\ Aside from that, they're like un-mounted [[man-ma|Knights of the Stone]] or [[bogarus-la|Bogatyrs]]; an excuse to not recruit new troop-leaders if you haven't gone {{scales>Mf3}}. |
===== National Spells and Items=====
==== Summons ====
===Ritual===
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Summon Cu Sidhe??**\\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>G2}} and {{gems>5G}} | {{:nations:ma:eriu:cu_sidhe.png?nolink}}\\ ??Cu Sidhe?? x 10 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Dark Vision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?15&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Eriu's only summonable unit, the Cu Sidhe is a size 4 sacred elvish dog.\\ A Cu Sidhe is a [[Sacred]] beast similar to a ??Dire Wolf??, with the biggest differences from most [[Animal|animals]] being its high Magic Resistance and ability to follow scripts. \\ Cu Sidhe are quick, brave, and reasonably strong, but their HP is only offset by the relatively thin [[protection]] their hides provide. Their high combat speed also means that they can keep pace as bodyguards for Sidhe Lords who are running into combat or as cavalry. If you're running a heavy bless, access to summonable sacreds from a fair gem and mage-turn efficient spell can give them a role. |
==== Other ====
===Combat===
* **??Geas??** //(Thaumaturgy 3)// {{path>G2}} \\ Single-target magic that puts a stronger version of ??Rage?? upon the target, having them spend their rounds attacking random units nearby. Geas is very hard to resist with [[Magic Resistance]] (+4 to the penetration roll). Each round, Geased units may attempt a [[Morale]] check of some sort to shirk off the Geas; if they manage it, they get [[Cursed]]. The range of Geas is lacking, at least for mages far from the frontlines.
===Items===
* **??Shillelagh??** {{nations:ea:tir_na_nog:shillelagh.png?10&nolink}} //(Construction 3)// \\ {{path>N1G1}} and {{gems>2N3G}} \\ A ??Hardwood Club?? touched by faeries. It provides [[Luck]], a trait that makes 75% of all otherwise lethal hits do absolutely nothing, along with a single ??Sprite?? as a retainer. The Sprite does an Elf Shot every combat round, which can shut down enemies in single combat, (if their [[Magic Resistance]] is low enough).
===Discount Items===
* **??Gossamer Cloth??** {{nations:ma:eriu:gossamer_cloth.png?15&nolink}} //(Construction 3)// {{path>N1G2}} and {{gems>5N10G}}
* **??Singing Sword??** {{nations:ma:eriu:singing_sword.png?15&nolink}} //(Construction 7)// {{path>G2}} and {{gems>10G}}
===== 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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