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====== EA Pyrène, Kingdom of the Bekrydes ======
===== Lore =====
Pyrène is a realm of sprawling caverns beneath a densely forested mountain range. Here the Bekrydes, cave dwelling humans, have formed a kingdom. The Bekrydes live troglopastoral lives, herding Cave Cows and Blind Goats through their vast caverns in search of mushroom meadows and muck fields filled with nutritious mineral. With the aid of ancient giants skilled in crafting and farming the Bekrydes have spread to the mountains and forests surrounding their cavernous realm. The Bekrydes are primitive by most standards, but with the guidance of the Basajaunak and the Jentilak, they have learned how to craft metal and now the Bekrydes field small groups of elite warriors with metal armaments. In the mountains above the Pyrène caverns lies mount Anboto, where the Sorginak gathers. These servants of a primordial storm deity have been allies of the Jentilak since time immemorial. Now they aid the Bekryde kings as a favor to the Jentilak. In the mountains also live the Tartalo, sheep herding cyclopses of limited mental faculties.
//"EA Pyrène is a nation inspired by basque mythology and an Ars Magica rpg campaign of mine, set in the Pyrenees. The caves of Ariège and prehistoric cave paintings combined with the Bekryde myth were great inspirational sources for the setting. The giants of basque myth were also incorporated and one of my players played a character of giant descent. In dominions more of the basque myths have been reworked and incorporated, although I would like to add some more stuff." -Illwinter//
===== General Overview =====
If you are considering picking this nation to play, what should you know?
===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>A3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>E3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>W2}} \\ {{path>N2}} \\ {{path>H1}} | | Human infantry \\ Giant infantry \\ Boulder throwing giants \\ Flying witches | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts \\ Temples cost 300{{gold}} \\ Labs cost 300{{gold}} \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}Cave forts get extra gold{{gold}} and resources{{resources}}|
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>2A3E1N}}
{{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?nolink }} The **Bekrydes** are Size 3 beings (three-to-a-square) who are essentially humans. The average Bekryde has **13 HP**, **12 Strength**, **1 [[Natural Protection]]**, and **11 [[Morale]]**. They also have **16 Map Movement** & **13 Combat Speed** while naked. Being cavemen has given them {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} **50% [[Darkvision]]** and {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} **[[Mountain Survival]]**, but also **8 Precision**. Being exceptionally-lacking in technology has given them {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} **5 [[Fire Resistance]]** and {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} **5 [[Cold Resistance]]**, but also **9 [[Magic Resistance]]**.
{{:nations:ea:pyrene:mairu_warrior.png?nolink }} Pyrènian Giants are highly varied. There are the **Size 5 Basajuanak**, the **Size 6 Mairuak**, the **Size 7 Tartalos**, and the **Size 8 Jentilak**. Only the Mairuak are troops; they lack much of the Bekrydes' traits, aside from Mountain Survival, and they consume more Supplies per turn than their Size suggests. The Mairuak still have immense advantages, though; at least **40 HP**, **5 Natural Protection**, **22 Strength**, **12 Magic Resistance**, at least **13 Morale**, and **17 Combat Speed** while naked.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
{{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?25&nolink }}: {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5), {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5), {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]], {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50)
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_scout.png?25&nolink }} | **??Bekryde Scout??** \\ {{gold}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }}\\ \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_champion.png?25&nolink }} | **??Bekryde Champion??** \\ {{gold}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?25&nolink }} | **??Bekryde Commander??** \\ {{gold}} 55 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_shaman.png?25&nolink }} | **??Bekryde Shaman??** \\ {{gold}} 185 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>E1H1,100%WEN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 7 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_shepherd.png?25&nolink }} | **??Bekryde Shepherd??** \\ {{gold}} 55 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (+2) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:tartalo.png?25&nolink }} | **??Tartalo??** \\ {{gold}} 70 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit | {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (+2) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bebryx.png?25&nolink }} | **??Bebryx??** \\ {{gold}} 140 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (+2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:mairu_champion.png?25&nolink }} | **??Mairu Champion??** \\ {{gold}} 110 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit | {{path>E1R7}} \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:sorgina.png?20&nolink }} | **??Sorgina??** \\ {{gold}} 430 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>A3W1E1N1H1,10%AWEN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:shape_changer.png?15&nolink}} [[Shape Changer]] ??Black Cat#3604?? \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:jentil.png?36&nolink }} | **??Jentil??** \\ {{gold}} 495 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>W1E3N1,10%WEN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resource_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Resource Bonus]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:basajaun.png?29&nolink }} | **??Basajaun??** \\ {{gold}} 320 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Non-fort Forests Only | {{path>E2N1,100%AWN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:basandere.png?15&nolink }} | **??Basandere??** \\ {{gold}} 355 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Non-fort Forests Only | {{path>W1E1N2,100%AWN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_commander.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (70) | Commentary here. |
==== Troops ====
{{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?25&nolink }}: {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5), {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5), {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]], {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50)
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde#3587??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_spear.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde#3633??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_warrior.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde Warrior??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_hunter.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde Hunter??** \\ {{gold}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde Infantry??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 11 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_heavy_infantry.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde Heavy Infantry??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:mairu_warrior.png?nolink }} | **??Mairu Warrior??** \\ {{gold}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:mairu_hurler.png?nolink }} | **??Mairu Hurler??** \\ {{gold}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highland Fort Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Fort Recruit | {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bebryx_guard.png?nolink }} | **??Bebryx Guard??** \\ {{gold}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ea:pyrene:bekryde_infantry.png?20&nolink }} \\ \\ {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?15&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (2) | Commentary here. |
===== National Spell and Item =====
==== Summons ====
==Ritual==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Send Aatxe??** \\ // (Conjuration 6) // \\ {{path>A3}} and {{gems>6A}} | {{:nations:ea:pyrene:aatxe.png?nolink}} \\ ??Aatxe#3629?? Assassination | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:fire_shield.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Shield]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
==== Item ====
* **??Flying Ointment??** {{nations:ea:pyrene:flying_ointment.png?10&nolink}} (Construction 3) \\ {{path>A2N1}} for {{gems>10A5N}} \\ Commentary here.
=====Magic Access=====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
??Basanjun?? and ??Basandere?? are useful for climbing up paths. They can only be recruited in non-Fort forests, so be careful building too many forts near forests. You can completely deprive the forests of resources so they cannot produce units.
=== Fire ===
**No native access.** No simple summons.
=== Air ===
??Sorgina?? only has a 1 in 40 chance of {{path>A4}}, so most likely it will need to be empowered from {{path>A3}} in order to break into even higher levels of {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air.
=== Water ===
{{path>W2}} ??Basandere?? (1 in 3) is how to start. Its {{path>N1}} and {{path>E1}} are useful crosspaths.
=== Earth ===
{{path>E4}} ??Jentil?? only occur 1 in 30 times, so plan on {{path>E3}}. Either a ??Basajun?? or a ??Basandere?? with {{path>E2N2}} (1 in 3 for both), has a chance to make the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. Or, with a ??Thistle Mace?? created by a ??Basandere??, the ??Jentil?? can as well.
=== Astral ===
**No native access.** No simple summons.
=== Death ===
**No native access.** {{path>N3}} gets ??Forest Troll Tribe?? and {{path>D1}}.
=== Nature ===
Either a ??Basajun?? or a ??Basandere?? with {{path>E2N2}} (1 in 3 for both), has a chance to make the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. Or, with a ??Thistle Mace?? created by a ??Basandere??, the ??Jentil?? can as well.
Even with ??The Tome of Gaia??, with {{path>N2}} being the highest {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature available, a lot of empowerment will be necessary. Especially since, without {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire or {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood, EA Pyrène cannot make ??The Copper Arm?? or ??Abominable Arms??.
=== Glamour ===
**No native access.** {{path>E4}} gets ??Troll King's Court?? and {{path>G1}}.
=== Blood ===
**No native access.** {{path>N5}} gets ??Awaken Treelord?? and a 1 in 3 chance at {{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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