{{ :nations:flags:ma_pyrene.png?nolink|}}
====== MA Pyrène, Time of the Akelarre ======
===== Lore =====
Pyrène was once a kingdom of cavern dwelling humans and their allies, the Sorginak witches and the Jentilak giants. Now the humans have more or less abandoned their cavernous realm and established a feudal kingdom in the surrounding mountains. The young kingdom was drawn into a long lasting war with Abysia and suffered heavy losses. The last of the Jentilak and Basajaunak died in the defense of the Pyrène caves, but the Abysians were defeated. With the loss of their mightiest mages and warriors new powers established themselves. Lasting exposure to Abysian blood magic had prepared the nation for a sinister reshaping. From some dark woodland came the Akerbeltz, the Black Goats. Their influence slowly transformed the kingdom into a nation of dark rituals and bloody ceremonies. The Akerbeltz seduced the Sorginak and made them abandon their former mistress and embrace blood magic. Now even the priesthood have adopted blood magic and sacrifice humans to further the goals of the nation. Recently the dark practices has drawn the attention of Marignon and its inquisitors.
//"MA Pyrène is inspired by more modern concepts of the Akelarre, the witches sabbath, and the art of Goya. The Bekrydes still lingers on, but their legacy is more apparent in the physique of the population than in the culture of Pyrène. The nation also draws inspiration from the song of Roland and the wars between christians and muslims in medieval Spain." -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>B4}} (rare 5) \\ {{path>N3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>A2}} \\ {{path>E2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>F1}} \\ {{path>H2}} | | Human Infantry \\ Human Crossbows \\ Knights \\ Sacred Mouflon Knights | {{: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 |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>1F1A1E1N2B}} \\
**Turmoil Limit + 1**
**Blood Sacrifice:** Priests can sacrifice a blood slave at a temple to help extend the dominion. This ability is not transferred to disciple nations. Disciple nations with this ability can still use it. These nations do not have dying dominion.
{{:nations:ma: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]]**.
===== National Units =====
{{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?20&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)
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_castellan.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Castellan??** \\ {{gold}} 70 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 23 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defense Bonus]] (10) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_marquess.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Marquess??** \\ {{gold}} 140 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 58 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:destrier.png?nolink }} | //??Destrier??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink }} [[Animal]] | ::: |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_priest.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Priest??** \\ {{gold}} 105 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1,50%B}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_bishop.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Bishop??** \\ {{gold}} 230 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>B1H2,100%FEB}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:sorgina.png?nolink }} | **??Sorgina??** \\ {{gold}} 260 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>F1A2B2}}{{path>R15}} \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Black Cat#3621??) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:black_cat.png?nolink }} | //??Black Cat#3621??// | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (80) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Sorgina#3620??) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_scout.png?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:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:emerald_count.png?nolink }} | **??Emerald Count??** \\ {{gold}} 205 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 71 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:sacred_mouflon.png?nolink }} | //??Sacred Mouflon#3623??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink }} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink }} [[Mountain Survival]] | ::: |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:akerbeltz.png?nolink }} | **??Akerbeltz??** \\ {{gold}} 450 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 | {{path>E1N2B3,100%ENB,10%ENB}}{{path>R19}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:blood_searcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Blood Searcher]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Beast Master]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:adept_crossbreeder.png?15&nolink}} [[Adept Crossbreeder]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_monk.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Monk??** \\ {{gold}} 105 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2\\ Non-fort Recruit Available | {{path>H1,100%FENB}}{{path>R7}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
==== Troops ====
| {{:nations:ma: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 and \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma: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 and \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_warrior.png?nolink }} | **??Bekryde Warrior#3588??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit and \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_crossbowman.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Crossbowman#3607??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_spearman.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Spearman#3608??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_footman.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Footman#3609??** \\ {{gold}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_swordsman.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Swordsman#3611??** \\ {{gold}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_man_at_arms.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Man At Arms#3610??** \\ {{gold}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 58 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 47 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?15&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:pyrenian_knight.png?nolink }} | **??Pyrènian Knight#3612??** \\ {{gold}} 50 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:cave.png?20&nolink}} Cave Recruit | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:destrier.png?nolink }} | //??Destrier#3517??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:emerald_knight.png?nolink }} | **??Emerald Knight#3613??** \\ {{gold}} 70 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 57 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46 \\ {{:misc:gui:citadel.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:nations:ma:pyrene:bekryde_club.png?10&nolink }} \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:pyrene:sacred_mouflon.png?nolink }} | //??Sacred Mouflon#3623??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink }} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] | ::: |
===== 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 ====
* **??Witches' Ointment??** {{nations:ma:pyrene:witches_ointment.png?10&nolink}} (Construction 3) \\ {{path>A1B2}} for {{gems>5A10B}} \\ Commentary here.
=====Magic Access=====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
==== General Access ====
=== Elements ===
* {{path>F1}} on ??Sorgina??k
* {{path>A2}} on ??Sorgina??k
* No Water magic
* {{path>E2}} on one-in-three ??Akerbeltz?? (forests and capital only), {{path>E1}} on one-in-three ??Pyrènian Bishop??s otherwise
=== Sorcery ===
* No Astral magic
* No Death magic
* {{path>N3}} on one-in-three ??Akerbeltz?? (forests and capital only), {{path>N1}} on one-in-four ??Pyrènian Monk??s off-fort
* No Glamour magic
=== Rites ===
* {{path>B4}} on one-in-three ??Akerbeltz?? (forests and capital only), {{path>B2}} on ??Sorgina??k otherwise
* {{path>H2}} on ??Pyrènian Bishop??s
=== Crosspaths ===
* {{path>E2N2B3}}/{{path>E1N3B3}}/{{path>E1N2B4}}: ??Cross Breeding??, ??Blood Fecundity??, ??Armor of Twisting Thorns??, ??Blood Stone??, ??Illearth??
* {{path>F1A2B2}}: ??Sulphur Haze?? and ??Fire Cloud??, ??Blood Boil??, ??Storm Demon??s, ??Fiery Imp??s
==== Boosted Access ====
**Bind Demon Lord:** {{path>B8}}, which is reachable with a {{path>B4}} ??Akerbeltz?? (1 in 3) and non-unique {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood boosters, can ??Bind Demon Lord?? which gives a 3 in 6 chance of {{path>D3}}, 3 in chance of at least {{path>G4}}, 1 in 6 chance of {{path>S4}}, and a chance for high paths in all the others except {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water.
=== Fire ===
Although {{path>F1}} is the highest path available, a ??Sorgina?? with one more level in {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire and two levels in {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood, can cast ??Bind Arch Devil??, leaping to {{path>F4}}. Creating two {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood boosters is the easy part, it's the level of {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire that's difficult. {{gems>30F}} gems for empowerment is probably the best way.
=== Air ===
{{path>A2}} ??Sorgina?? is the only {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air available and need two levels of empowerment to get to the key path {{path>A4}}.
=== Water ===
**No native access.** No simple summons.
=== Earth ===
Between a {{path>E2}} ??Akerbeltz?? and a {{path>B4}} ??Akerbeltz?? (both 1 in 3), many {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth boosters are relatively easy to reach.
=== Astral ===
**No native access.** Getting a ??Sorgina?? to {{path>A5}} is very hard and {{path>F4}} is not much easier, but crafting the ??Magic Lamp?? can get {{path>S3}}.
=== Death ===
**No native access.** {{path>N3}} can cast ??Forest Troll Tribe?? for at least {{path>D1}}.
{{path>B5}}, which is easy to reach, can ??Bind Heliophagus?? for a 2 in 4 chance of at least {{path>D3}}
=== Nature ===
{{path>N3}} ??Akerbeltz?? (1 in 3) is the highest starting path but any ??Akerbeltz?? can make an unremovable ??Armor of Twisting Thorns?? and a {{path>E2}} ??Akerbeltz?? can potentially make the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??.
{{path>B4}} ??Akerbeltz?? (both 1 in 3) can make an unremovable ??Abominable Arms??, allowing the {{path>N3}} ??Akerbeltz?? to hold both a ??Thistle Mace?? and a ??Treelord's Staff??.
=== Glamour ===
**No native access.** {{path>E4}}, which is easy to reach, can cast ??Troll King's Court?? for {{path>G1}}.
{{path>N3}} can cast ??Forest Troll Tribe?? for a 1 in 4 chance of at least {{path>G1}}.
=== Blood ===
{{path>B4}} ??Akerbeltz?? (both 1 in 3) is a high start but, without {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral and {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death crosspaths, the unique boosters aren't available.
===== 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 =====
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===== See More =====
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