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====== EA Machaka, Lion Kings ======
===== Lore =====
//"The Machaka of the early age is influenced by the old pen and paper RPG Powers and Perils. In the
fantastic campaign setting of this game there was a nation of African stock led by great men that were
released from a great sleeping city. The notion of a released race of superior men was attractive.
Various myths, tales, films and "African" fantasy concepts have been mashed together and mixed with
the middle age Machaka ideas. My first idea of clans based on body parts like liver, heart, hand, head
and leg, did not feel right and was replaced with animals, more fitting with the spiders of the middle age.//
//The nation evolved side by side with Berytos, but it took a bit longer to finish. Creating two nations
together and intertwining their history gave them both additional life. It is probably something I want to
do with more new nations in the future."// - Illwinter
Machaka is an old sacral kingdom divided into totemic clans. The clans follow their totemic spirits and worship them as bringers of civilization and tell myths about their interactions with men. For centuries the Lion Clan has dominated the others and formed a unified kingdom under their wise rule. The Lion Clan is blessed by Lion and they are superior to other men. The Great Men of Mababwe, called ’Colossi’ by Arcoscephalean historians, have ruled the plains since Hyena was coerced to teach metalworking to men and Rhino was defeated by spears longer than his. From Great Mababwe, the semi-divine Colossi of the Lion Clan rule their lesser kin as sacred Kings and Queens. There are many totemic clans, but some have been more influential. Hyena, Rhino, Elephant and Spider all serve Lion with their totemic masters’ skills and guidance. Recent contact with Berytos and other nations has seen the rise of ambition among the Colossi royalty and the Lion Kings are preparing for the Awakening of Lion. Machakans prefer hot lands.
===== General Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>N3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>F3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>D3}}\\ {{path>E3}} \\ {{path>G2}} (rare 3)\\ {{path>H2}} | **Hero** \\ {{path>H3}} | Light Infantry with Tower Shields \\ Archers \\ Rhino Clan: Heavy Infantry \\ Spider Clan: Poison, Spies, Spider Riders \\ Good-Morale Lions & Elephants \\ Sacred Colossi Lion Warriors | {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]]\\ {{:abilities:tight_rein.png?15&nolink}} [[tight-rein]]\\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (+2/Month) \\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>1F2E1N1D1G}} \\
**Heat limit + 1** \\
**Prefers {{:misc:scales:heat.png?15&nolink}} Heat Scale + 2**
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:machaka_scout.png?nolink}} | **??Machaka Scout??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:mountainsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | A generic scout. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:voice_of_spider.png?nolink}} | **??Voice of Spider??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 105\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60)\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Spy is a useful ability, allowing you to identify sites in enemy lands (including thrones), access enemy graphs, or instill unrest. The last ability could potentially be used to create unrest in an enemy capital (assuming they are able to sneak all the way there and not get patrolled out), shutting down its recruitment with enough Voices of Spider. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:rhino_clan_commander.png?nolink}} | **??Rhino Clan Commander??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 55\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | 75-leadership commander. Sort of lacks a niche considering it does not allow formations, unlike the ??Lion Clan Commander??. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Lion_clan_commander.png?nolink}} | **??Lion Clan Commander??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 105\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | 100-leadership commander, allowing formations. Unlike the ??Lion Clan Warrior?? troop counterpart, this wears a decent helmet, making it less prone to getting killed by arrows. Has unusually high map move (18) for a moderately-armoured human commander. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:voice_of_lion.png?nolink}} | **??Voice of Lion??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 115\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>N1H1}}{{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}}7\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:supplybonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (+2)\\ {{:abilities:tight_rein.png?15&nolink}} [[Tight Rein]] | As a mere {{path>N1}} mage, Voices of Lion are somewhat limited in combat ability compared to Machaka's other mages. However, they can still cast spells like ??Barkskin??, ??Web??, ??Vine Arrow??, etc.\\ \\ Voices of Lion are primarily interesting for having the Tight Rain ability, allowing them to give orders to [[undisciplined]] units. This means Machaka can potentially use units like ??Barbarian??s, ??Ko-Oni??s, ??Fire Drake??s, etc. to much greater effect than other nations. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:spider_clan_witch_doctor.png?nolink}} | **??Spider Clan Witch Doctor??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 140\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>F1D1N1G1}}{{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}}9\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:ineptresearcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Inept Researcher]] (-4)\\ {{:abilities:supplybonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+10)\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Spider Clan Witch Doctors have low paths but some interesting cross-paths. In particular, they can cast ??Eagle Eyes?? and then spam ??Bane Fire Dart?? for fairly accurate, armour-negating damage. They are also a cheap way to spam ??Luck?? onto your troops. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:hyena_clan_witch_doctor.png?nolink}} | **??Hyena Clan Witch Doctor??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 230\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>F1E1D2}}{{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}}13\\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Hyena Clan Witch Doctors are faster to recruit and cheaper than Boudas, but worse in most ways. They are cheaper for casting spells like ??Shadow Bolt?? or ??Horde of Skeletons??, but they are less flexible due to their lower Earth paths. They are a very fast way to turn fort turns into research, however. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:bouda.png?nolink}} | **??Bouda??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 300\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 | {{path>F1E2D2,100%FED}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17\\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (+2 per Month) \\ {{:abilities:heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]]: **??Werehyena??** | Boudas are powerful and flexible mages, having moderate power in both Earth and Death. They are considerably more powerful than Hyena Clan Witch Doctors, but not that much more expensive; the main trade-off is costing 4 CP to recruit rather than 2, and causing unrest.\\ \\ Boudas can cast basically all of the Earth buffs and spam ??Horde of Skeletons??. Death randoms are especially useful, being able to cast ??Soul Vortex?? and ??Bane Fire?? without using gems; consider ??Twiceborn??ing these for the chance of gaining {{path>D4}} when they get their second life. The Bouda's stealthy Werehyena form is great for raiding, with 22 map move and full humanoid slots despite walking on all fours. They are even efficient item forgers due to their Forge Bonus ability, which is especially good for 5-gem items like ??Lightless Lantern??s, the ubiquitous ??Greatsword of Sharpness??, ??Burning Pearl??s, and more.\\ \\ Be aware of their causing unrest and reducing dominion in their province; if possible, it is best to station Boudas who are not needed for battle in a low-income province. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:werehyena.png?nolink}} | //??Werehyena??// | {{path>F1E2D2,100%FED}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ Gains:\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ [[Shapechanger]]: **??Bouda??** | ::: |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:spider_clan_sorcerer.png?25&nolink}} | **??Spider Clan Sorcerer??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 270\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>F1D1N1G1,100%FEDNG,100%FEDNG,10%FEDNG}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:supplybonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Spider Clan Sorcerers are an excellent but very random source of magic diversity. The main reason to make these is probably for efficient site searching, and also fishing for the approximately 4% chance of a {{path>G3}} mage. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Lion_Queen.png?nolink}} | **??Lion Queen??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 445\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>F3E1N2H1,10%FEN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:supplybonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+20)\\ [[Female]] | Lion Queens provide high Fire magic for spells like ??Fire Storm??, ??Heat from Hell??, and the fire/cold resist buffs. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Lion_King.png?nolink}} | **??Lion King??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 490\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>F2E1N3H2,10%FEN}}{{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}}17\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:supplybonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) | Lion Kings can ??Strength of Gaia?? due to the Earth/Nature crosspath, making them effectively {{path>N4}} in combat. They can cast several great spells like ??Relief??, ??Howl??, ??Wooden Warriors?? and later ??Army of Giants?? and ??Army Regeneration??. They are also good army leaders with 120 leadership. |
==== Troops ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Pygmy.png?nolink}} | **??Pygmy??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 5\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Pygmies are potentially useful as a way to get a lot of archers to put ??Flaming Arrows?? on. However, they are highly vulnerable to battlefield-wide magic, fliers, or other ways of attacking the back line, and they are pretty much useless without magic buffs. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:machaka_militia.png?nolink}} | **??Machaka Militia#2298??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3 | | Pretty abysmal except perhaps as patrol or siege chaff. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:bird_clan_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Bird Clan Archer??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Not much different to indie ??Archer??s except lacking any armour and with very slightly higher precision. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:machaka_Warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Machaka Warrior#2300??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Ordinary, albeit naked, spear-wielding troops - almost identical to independent ??Lion Tribe Warrior??s except wielding a longer spear that gives an Attack Skill penalty. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:hyena_clan_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Hyena Clan Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:abilities:wasteland_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Wasteland Survival]] | Very light, helmetless infantry with slightly higher Defence skill. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:spider_clan_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Spider Clan Archer??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | A mostly ordinary archer except for their Poison Bow. This deals weak poison damage, but only if the original ranged attack deals any damage in the first place. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:spider_clan_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Spider Clan Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Identical to Machaka Warriors except for their Poison Tipped Spear, which has an additional strong poison effect if the spear deals damage. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Rhino_clan_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Rhino Clan Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16 | {{:abilities:formation_fighter.png?15&nolink}} [[Formation Fighter]] (2) | Rhino Clan Warriors are Machaka's heaviest infantry, but still only have 16 head and 10 body protection. They are also formation fighters, packing four to a square for easier buffing and better attack density. Their attack deals an unusually high amount of damage for spear infantry (17) but with low Attack Skill (9). |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Lion_clan_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Lion Clan Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 6 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 | | Lion Clan Warriors are light, helmetless infantry with good morale and slightly above-average melee skills. They are probably still largely outclassed as frontline troops by Rhino Clan Warriors. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:War_Lion.png?nolink}} | **??War Lion??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:abilities:Darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | War Lions are very easy to recruit due to their low resource cost, move fast in combat, and deal moderate damage, allowing them to serve as niche psuedo-cavalry flankers. However, their lack of protection means they will melt under ranged fire or if their opponents do not die immediately Their undisciplined nature can be cancelled out by the Tight Rein ability of Voices of Lion. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:spider_rider.png?115&nolink}} | **??Spider Rider#2308??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 25\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Spider Riders are an odd cavalry unit; they do not move particularly fast, they're not very deadly on their own, and the complete lack of protection on the rider means it will often get sniped off by archers, leaving the [[Stupid]] mount to wander around on its own. On the bright side, the Great Spider mount comes with both a ranged and a melee Web attack, which locks down enemy units, massively reducing their Defence Skill until they can beat a strength check to escape. These could serve a purpose against high-Defence elite units (e.g. ??Tuatha Warrior??s, ??Helhirding??s), as long as you can keep them from taking the brunt of the enemy attack on their own. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:great_spider.png?115&nolink}} | //??Great Spider#3554??// | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ [[Eyes]] (8)\\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:stupid.png?15&nolink}} [[Stupid]] | ::: |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:war_elephant.png?84&nolink}} | **??Elephant Rider??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 100 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 18 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 34 | | Combining the Trample ability with low morale, Elephants are infamous for routing and trampling through their own allies. Can potentially be used as flankers to disrupt the enemy formation and deal a lot of damage in the proper mass, but are expensive in this role. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:machaka_War_Elephant.png?84&nolink}} | //??Machaka War Elephant??// | [[No-throw-off]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] | ::: |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Elephant_archer.png?nolink}} | //??Elephant Archer??// x 2 | {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] | ::: |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:Lion_Warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Lion Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 50\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]](18) | Lion Warriors are excellent against enemies lacking magic damage. While their armour provides little protection, Lion Warriors have 21 protection against mundane damage thanks to their invulnerability, allowing them to shrug off most attacks from non-giant troops. They also have a powerful magic weapon attack themselves which fatigues the enemy if the original attack lands and does damage. The high base damage of the Spirit Club attack makes the second part pretty easy, but Lion Warriors can struggle against high-Defence targets due to their merely good Attack Skill (12). This makes Lion Warriors a natural counter to big single targets that can be harassed down. \\ \\ The primary weakness of the Lion Warrior is their reliance on Invulnerability for protection; without a major bless, Lion Warriors are easily defeated by elite units with magic weapons (e.g. ??Tuatha Warrior??s, ??Gigante Hoplite??s, ??Rephaite Warrior??s), or any magic evocations. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:lady_of_spiders.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ea:machaka:great_spider.png?25&nolink}} | **??Ainra - Lady of Spiders??**\\ | {{path>F1E3D3G2}}{{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}}23 \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Great Spider#947??) \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Summons]] (??Great Spider#884??) x 20 | Powerful Earth and Death mage with a second spider health pool. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:great_spider.png?nolink}} | //??Great Spider??// | {{path>E2D3R13}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] \\ [[Eyes]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Lady of Spiders#946??) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:hero.png?25&nolink}} | **??Abasi - Hero??**\\ | {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Inspirational leader for free, may also be used in minor arena battles.\\ Save for late game with morale boost items for a army that is harder to rout. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:king_triumphant.png?25&nolink}} | **??Yasini - King Triumphant??**\\ | {{path>H3}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+1) \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Throne claimer, and better leader then Abasi. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:crowned_ape.png?25&nolink}} | **??Mwaka - Crowned Ape??**\\ | {{path>H1}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:dominion_monster_summoner.png?15&nolink}} [[Dominion Summons]] (??Great Ape#1705??) | Big 120 leadership commander and gets some extra ape siege chaff. |
| {{:nations:ea:machaka:ape_oracle.png?25&nolink}} | **??Mchumba - Ape Oracle??**\\ | {{path>N1}}{{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}}7 \\ {{:abilities:supplybonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10%)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Only use is to have her sit around and prevent bad events. |
===== National Spells and Items =====
==== Summons ====
=== Ritual ===
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Pride of Lions??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>9N}} | {{:nations:ea:abysia:great_lion.png?nolink}} \\ **??Great Lion#628??** x 15+ | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Herd of Elephants??** \\ // (Conjuration 3) // \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>20N}} | {{:nations:ea:kailasa:elephant.png?nolink}} \\ **??Elephant#2398??** x 5 + [1/2 per lvl] | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] | Commentary here. |
==== Other Spell ====
=== Ritual ===
* **??Weavers of the Wood??** //(Enchantment 5)// \\ {{path>N4}} and {{gems>6N}} \\ Commentary here.
==== Discounted Items ====
* **??Totem Shield??** {{:items:totem_shield.png?10&nolink}} //(Construction 5)// {{path>S1N1}} and {{gems>4S4N}}
* **??Spirit Mask??** {{:items:spirit_mask.png?7&nolink}} //(Construction 5)// {{path>D2N1}} and {{gems>8D4N}}
* **??Kithaironic Lion Pelt??** {{:items:kithaironic_lion_pelt.png?10&nolink}} //(Construction 3)// {{path>E1N1}} and {{gems>1E1N}}
=====Magic Access=====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
=== Fire ===
??Lion Queen??, with {{path>F3}}, is the highest reliable recruitable mage. Any of the {{path>F1D1}} mages can create a ??Skull of Fire??.
=== Air ===
**No native access.** {{path>N1G4}} for ??Faerie Court?? cast in Cold has 1 in 2 chance of {{path>A1}}. Cast in other than Cold, 1 in 3 chance.
=== Water ===
**No native access.** {{path>D2N5}} to ??Contact Lamia Queen?? for a 7 in 16 chance of {{path>W1}}.
{{path>D3}} can cast ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>W1}}.
{{path>N1G4}} for ??Faerie Court?? cast in Cold gives {{path>W3}}. Cast in other than Cold gives a 1 in 3 chance of {{path>W1}}.
=== Earth ===
{{path>E3}} ??Bouda?? (1 in 3) is the most reliable recruitable mage for {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth. Giving ??Earth Boots?? to a ??Lion Queen?? will allow it to attempt to create the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. Even with it, one level of empowerment is necessary to get to ??King of Elemental Earth??. Without it, even getting to {{path>E5}} and a ??King of Elemental Earth?? is not that helpful because the King can't wear the ??Earth Boots?? and so can't get to {{path>E6}}.
=== Astral ===
**No native access.** {{path>E3D1}} casts ??Hidden in Sand?? and ??Hidden Underneath??, which both have ~3 in 4 chance of at least {{path>S1}}.
{{path>D3}} can cast ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>S1}}.
=== Death ===
{{path>D3}} ??Bouda?? (1 in 3), will need both a ??Skull Staff?? and a level of empowerment to reach {{path>D5}}, the next major step up {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death.
EA Machaka can make ??The Silver Arms??, which is useful for {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death's multiple two-handed boosters.
=== Nature ===
??Lion King?? has {{path>N3}}. With ??Earth Boots??, he can make the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. Without ??The Tome of Gaia?? a level of empowerment is needed to get to a ??Treelord's Staff?? at {{path>N5}}.
EA Machaka can make ??The Copper Arm?? and ??The Silver Arms??, which are useful for {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature's multiple hand held boosters.
=== Glamour ===
??Spider Clan Sorcerer?? has a ~1 in 5 chance of {{path>G2}} and ~1 in 25 chance of {{path>G3}}. {{path>G3}} is necessary for the first booster, ??Gossamer Veil??.
The next booster, a ??Mirage Crystal?? requires {{path>E2G3}}. The {{path>E2}} is simple, just give ??Earth Boots??, crafted by a ??Bouda??, to a ??Spider Clan Sorcerer?? with an {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth path (~1 in 5). But, getting that same sorcerer to {{path>G3}} is tricky. Only ~1 in 25 ??Spider Clan Sorcerer??s have {{path>G2E1}}. Empowerment may be necessary.
Once the ??Spider Clan Sorcerer?? is at {{path>G4}}, with a {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire booster, it can attempt to craft the unique ??The Sword of Many Colors??.
=== Blood ===
**No native access.** {{path>N5}} can cast ??Awaken Treelord?? for a 1 in 4 stationary {{path>B1}}.
{{path>D2N5}} to ??Contact Lamia Queen?? for a 7 in 16 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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