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====== EA Sauromatia, Amazon Queens ======
===== Lore =====
Sauromatia is a nation of nomadic warrior tribes ruled by women. Men and women fight side by side and all prominent tribes are ruled by warrior queens. This is a legacy of the Sauromatians merging with the Amazon tribes in times past. The Amazons leaders were not accepted, because they were not warriors, but they influenced the Sauromatians, and women warriors gained power and prestige. Only the tribe of the Androphags has totally rejected the notion of female leadership. The Androphags are ruled by ancient Witch Kings who introduced cannibalism and man flaying to the Sauromatians. The Androphags also use hydras from the Marshes of Pythia in warfare.
//"Sauromatia is a nation based on Herodotus' accounts of the Scythian peoples in The Histories. Here Scythians, Amazons, Sarmatians, and Androphags are described with their strange traditions and unsavory practices, and the book is a splendid source for any modder seeking inspiration for a new nation. Grave goods, archaeological findings and Osprey military books have given the nation further life. Finally, Witch Kings and elements of the Pythian predecession (serpents, swamps and hydras) were added to the Androphags to make the nation more sinister and Dominion-esque." -Illwinter//
===== General Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>D4}} (rare 5)\\ {{path>N2}} (rare 3)\\ {{path>B2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>W1}} (uncommon, rare 2) \\ {{path>S1}} \\ {{path>H1}} | **Hero** \\ {{path>S2D4N4G2}} \\ {{path>W2D4G3}} | Light and medium cavalry \\ Serpent riders \\ Lizard riders \\ Hydras | {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] \\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?15&nolink}} [[Pillager]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>1W3D1N2B}}
==== National Special Feature ====
**Blood Sacrifice:** Priests can sacrifice a blood slave at a temple to help extend the dominion. \\
**Magic Tattoos:** Most of Sauromatia's units have magic tattoos. The ??Awaken Tattoos?? spell ({{path>N1H1}}) gives those units limited {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]]. The {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] also grants Magic Resistance and the {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] also grants increased Defence Skill and Speed.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:scout.png?nolink}} | **??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:ea:sauromatia:soothsayer.png?nolink}} | **??Soothsayer??**\\ {{gold}}75\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>90%S}}\\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?20&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10%)\\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?20&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (55/50) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:chieftain.png?nolink}} | **??Chieftain??**\\ {{gold}}85\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ Non-fort Recruit Available | {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?20&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (+1) \\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?20&nolink}}[[Pillager]] (3)\\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:armored_steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:sauromatian_manflayer.png?nolink}} | **??Sauromatian Manflayer??**\\ {{gold}}130\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?20&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (+1) \\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?20&nolink}} [[Pillager]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (2)\\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:warrior_queen.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Queen??**\\ {{gold}}240\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 37\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?20&nolink}} [[Pillager]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (4) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:warrior_priestess.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Priestess??**\\ {{gold}}185\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 37\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?20&nolink}}[[Pillager]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:cataphracted_steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Cataphracted Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:spirit_guide.png?nolink}} | **??Spirit Guide??**\\ {{gold}}65\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>D1R7}}\\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:enarie.png?nolink}} | **??Enarie??**\\ {{gold}}205\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S1D2N1R13}} \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?20&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10%) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:warrior_sorceress.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Sorceress??**\\ {{gold}}260\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 25\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>N1H1,100%WDNB}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:combat_caster.png?20&nolink}} [[Combat Caster]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:armored_jade_lizard.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Jade Lizard??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:hydra_tamer.png?nolink}} | **??Hydra Tamer??**\\ {{gold}}35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?20&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (+2) \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:tight_rein.png?20&nolink}} [[Tight Rein]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?20&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:manflayer.png?nolink}} | **??Manflayer??**\\ {{gold}}190\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 15\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?20&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (+1) \\ {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?20&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:witch_king.png?nolink}} | **??Witch King??**\\ {{gold}}525\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>D3N1B1,100%WDNB,10%WDNB}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?20&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:serpent.png?nolink}} | //??Serpent??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (75) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?15&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:stupid.png?15&nolink}} [[Stupid]] | Commentary here. |
====Troops====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:sauromatian_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Sauromatian Archer??**\\ {{gold}}10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:androphag_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Androphag Archer??**\\ {{gold}}12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 6 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:sauromatian_amazon.png?nolink}} | **??Sauromatian Amazon??**\\ {{gold}}12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (1)\\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:raider.png?nolink}} | **??Raider??**\\ {{gold}}20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ Non-fort Recruit Available | {{:abilities:pillager.png?20&nolink}}[[Pillager]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:lancer.png?nolink}} | **??Lancer??**\\ {{gold}}25\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24 \\ Non-fort Recruit Available | {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:armored_steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:sauromatian_raider.png?nolink}} | **??Sauromatian Raider??**\\ {{gold}}25\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 18\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 36 | {{:abilities:pillager.png?20&nolink}}[[Pillager]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:sauromatian_lancer.png?nolink}} | **??Sauromatian Lancer??**\\ {{gold}}30 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 36 | {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:armored_steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:sauromatian_cataphract.png?nolink}} | **??Sauromatian Cataphract??**\\ {{gold}}35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}}37 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46 | {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:cataphracted_steppe_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Cataphracted Steppe Horse??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:pythium:hydra_hatchling.png?nolink}} | **??Hydra Hatchling#1840??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?20&nolink}}35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 15\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:regeneration.png?20&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] 10%\\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[elemental-vulnerability|Fire Vulnerability]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] (4)\\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (2)\\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?20&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]]\\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?20&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]]\\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]]\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?20&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]]\\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?20&nolink}} [[Swimming]]\\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?20&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ Shapechange below HP 19: ??Hydra Hatchling#1841?? | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:la:pythium:hydra.png?nolink}} | **??Hydra#1831??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?20&nolink}} 200 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ Recruit Max 1/turn\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:regeneration.png?20&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] 10%\\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[elemental-vulnerability|Fire Vulnerability]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] 25\\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] 8\\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] 5\\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] 4\\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?20&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]]\\ {{:abilities:blunt_resistant.png?20&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]]\\ {{:abilities:pierce_resistant.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]]\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]]\\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?20&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]]\\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?20&nolink}} [[Swimming]]\\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?20&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ Shapechange below HP 70: ??Hydra#1832?? | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:oiorpata.png?nolink}} | **??Oiorpata??**\\ {{gold}} 50 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 25 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:magic_horse_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Horse Tattoo]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ Female | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:androphag.png?nolink}} | **??Androphag??**\\ {{gold}}55\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 41\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?20&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:man_eater.png?nolink}} | **??Skögu - Man Eater#1589??**\\ //Earliest Arrival Turn (5)// | {{path>D4N1B3}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (14) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:magic_snake_tattoo.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Snake Tattoo]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?20&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:serpent_carcass.png?nolink}} | //??Serpent Carcass??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need-Not-Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:Pharmakeia.png?nolink}} | **??Kirke - Pharmakeia??**\\ //Earliest Arrival Turn (10)// | {{path>S2D4N4G2}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 29 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (7)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:healer.png?20&nolink}} [[Healer]] (1)\\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:Partholonian_Sorceress.png?nolink}} | **??Delgnat - Partholonian Sorceress??**\\ //Earliest Arrival Turn (10)// | {{path>W2D4G3}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 23 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:homesickness.png?20&nolink}} [[Homesick]] (20%) \\ {{:abilities:iron_vulnerablity.png?20&nolink}} [[Iron Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?20&nolink}} [[Immortal]] \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?20&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?20&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:poor_amphibian.png?20&nolink}} [[Poor Amphibian]] \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?20&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] \\ {{:abilities:spell_singer.png?20&nolink}} [[Spell-Singer]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need-Not-Eat]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?20&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] : ??Longdead Partholonian#1810?? x 1 | Commentary here. |
===== National Spells =====
==== Summons ====
==Ritual==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Daughter of Typhon??** \\ //(Conjuration 8)// \\ {{path>N5D2}} and {{gems>30N}} | {{:nations:ea:sauromatia:daughter_of_typhon.png?nolink}} \\ **??Hydra - Daughter of Typhon??** | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?20&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Fire Vulnerability]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] (12) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:swamp_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Swamp Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:swimming.png?15&nolink}} [[Swimming]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] \\ [[Eyes]] 18 \\ {{:abilities:unique.png?15&nolink}} [[Unique]] \\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechange.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechange Below HP]] (205) (??Daughter of Typhon#1823??) | Summons a gigantic Hydra who can attack five targets at a time. Only one may exist, but she's [[immortal]], often saving Sauromatia the trouble of needing to re-summon her. Her direct damage output isn't very high against massive crowds, for which her fear aura and poison cloud will need to do the heavy lifting, but at least she's in an era of troops with low armor Protection. |
| **??Call Ancestor??** \\ //(Conjuration 1)// \\ {{path>D1}} | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Ancestral_spirit.png?nolink}} \\ **??Ancestral Spirit??** | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:salt_vulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Salt Vulnerability]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:poor_amphibian.png?15&nolink}} [[Poor Amphibian]] \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:floating.png?15&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:spiritform.png?15&nolink}} [[Spiritform]] | A free combat summon, the Ancestral Spirit is distinguished from the Longdead and the Soulless by being [[Ethereal]] and [[Sacred]], not to mention its [[Paralysis-damage|Paralyzing]] attack. It has only 1 HP and (without a stat bless) easily-cut-through Defense Skill, so other magic will generally counter it. |
| **??Wrath of the Ancestors??** \\ //(Conjuration 7)// \\ {{path>D1}} and {{gems>1D}} | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Ancestral_spirit.png?15&nolink}} x 20 + [2/lvl] | ::: | For just a single death [[gem]] per person, or perhaps three death gems for two castings, your ??Spirit Guide??s and other Death mages can form ranks with these ghosts. The Ancestral Spirits fit five-to-a-square, so they can overwhelm even magic-weapon-using elites with attack density and paralysis, just so long as the foe isn't running magical [[Evocation|Evocations]] or area-of-effect [[items|weaponry]]. |
====Other Spells====
===Combat===
* **??Awaken Tattoos??:** //(Enchantment 3)// \\ {{path>N1H1}} \\ Essentially a buff that only applies to Sauromatia's national units, Awaken Tattoos provides [[Invulnerability]] and a minor stat increase. Those with Snake tattoos get Magic Resistance equal to their tattoo's score, while those with Horse tattoos get Defense Skill and Combat Speed instead. Those with both get both stat increases but only one application of invulnerability.
====Discounted Item====
* **??Hydra Skin Armor??** {{:items:hydra_skin_armor.png?8&nolink}} //(Construction 7)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>8N}} \\ Commentary here.
===== Magic Access =====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
=== Fire ===
**No native access.** {{path>B5}} and ??Bind Heliophagus?? has 1 in 4 chance of {{path>F4}}.
=== Air ===
**No native access.** {{path>S4D1}} ??Enarie?? can cast ??Ether Gate??, which has a 1 in 4 chance of {{path>A1}}.
=== Water ===
Start with a {{path>W1}} ??Witch King?? (1 in 4 chance). Follow the path as normal. Its crosspaths allows for a lot of the water summons.
??Delgnat - Partholonian Sorceress??, the hero, starts with {{path>W2}}, which can save you a level of empowering.
=== Earth ===
**No native access.** A 1 in 4 chance {{path>W1}} ??Witch King?? can cast ??Hidden in Snow??. {{path>N3}} and ??Forest Troll Tribe?? give a 1 in 4 chance of {{path>E1}}. {{path>N5}} for ??Awaken Treelord?? gives a 1 in 3 chance of {{path>E1}}, although it's stationary.
=== Astral ===
The ??Enarie?? is the only normal recruit option. Follow the path as normal. Its crosspaths means you can cast ??Ether Gate?? but that's it.
??Kirke - Pharmakeia??, a hero, has {{path>S2}}. If given {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour boosters, she can create ??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur??. Otherwise, she's not much additional help.
=== Death ===
Start with a {{path>D4}} ??Witch King?? (1 in 4 chance). ??Skull Staff?? gets you to {{path>D5}} and the ??Skullface??. A ??Witch King?? with {{path>N2B4}} can create ??Abominable Arms??, which is helpful with {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death boosters.
??Skögu - Man Eater?? is a hero with {{path>D4N1B3}}, which can make the {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death path easier.
=== Nature ===
Start with a {{path>N2}} ??Witch King?? (1 in 4 chance). A {{path>N2B3}} ??Witch King?? can create ??Armor of Twisting Thorns??, but otherwise it is a difficult climb.
A ??Witch King?? with {{path>N2B4}} can create ??Abominable Arms??, which allows holding both the ??Thistle Mace?? and the ??Treelord's Staff??.
??Kirke - Pharmakeia??, a hero, has {{path>N4}}, which makes the progression easier. She also can make a ??Moonvine Bracelet??.
=== Glamour ===
Two EA Sauromatia heroes have {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour, ??Kirke - Pharmakeia?? and ??Delgnat - Partholonian Sorceress??.
If the heroes aren't available, {{path>D3}} allows ??Summon Spectre?? which gives a 7 in 16 chance of {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour. {{path>N3}} and ??Forest Troll Tribe?? gives a 1 in 4 chance. {{path>B8}} and ??Bind Demon Lord?? gives a 3 in 6 chance.
=== Blood ===
A relatively easy climb. Start with a {{path>B2}} ??Witch King?? (1 in 4 chance). Go along the standard path. {{path>D2B2}} will get ??The Black Book of Secrets??, so long as no one else has it, and that will avoid empowering for a level. {{path>N2B3}} gets the ??Armor of Twisting Thorns??.
??Skögu - Man Eater?? is a hero with {{path>D4N1B3}}, which can make the {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood path easier.
===== 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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