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====== EA Ulm, Enigma of Steel ======
===== Lore =====
Ulm is a land of cold mountains and dense forests. These wild lands were settled by proud and fierce barbarians in ages past. Their ancestry has made the inhabitants of the forests stronger and more resilient to the cold climate than ordinary men. Upon becoming men, youngsters are given a single knife and left in the forest at first snowfall. Those who survive the winter are allowed to return to their family. The barbarians of Ulm live in small settlements ruled by chieftains and warrior-smiths who search for the Enigma of Steel. Steel is a sacred metal and its maker is as well. Smithing has become the equivalent of making a sacrifice to the Lord and no other culture has developed such skill in forging magical items. Horses are rare and those who use them in warfare are held in contempt. Sneak attacks, on the other hand, are common, and many warriors use stealth to engage opponents in hand-to-hand combat.
//"Ulm is a nation that goes through major changes with the eras. In early times it is a barbarian nation. Think Conan! Or at least, think of the first five minutes of Conan, the Barbarian, when Conan's family is slaughtered by Thulsa Doom and the young boy is brought to slavery. Think of fur-dressed shamans and warrior smiths speaking of the Enigma of Steel. Then think of the German tribes described by Caesar in The Gallic Wars, the Roman disaster of the Teutoburger Forest, and the pagan temple at Irminsul. Ulm in the early era is an Ulm before the arrival of civilization" -Illwinter//
While Ulm is one of the original fourteen factions of //Dominions: Priests, Prophets, and Pretenders//, Early Ulm was made in //Dominions 2// as a "theme"; so was [[ulm-la|Late]] Ulm. [[Ulm-ma|Middle]] Ulm is the closest to the Ulm of the first game.
===== 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>E3}} (Rare 4)\\ {{path>N3}} (Rare 4)\\ {{path>F1}} (Rare 2)\\ {{path>A1}} (Rare 2) \\ {{path>W1}} (Rare 2) \\ {{path>D1}} (Rare 2) \\ {{path>H1}} | **Hero** \\ {{path>E2N3H3}} \\ {{path>E1S2D2N1H2}} | Barbarians \\ - Strong \\ - Poor [[Magic Resistance|MR]] \\ Strong medium infantry \\ Stealthy infantry | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] \\ {{:abilities:skirmisher.png?15&nolink}} [[Skirmisher]] \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts \\ Forts produce 25% more resources{{resources}} |
** Capitol Gems: **{{gems>3E1D2N}} \\
** Cold Limit + 1 **
{{:nations:ea:ulm:warrior.png?nolink }} The Ulmish are **Size 3** beings (three-to-a-square) otherwise known as humans, with interesting quirks. The average Ulmish man has **13 HP** and **12 Strength**, while the average Ulmish woman has **12 HP** and **11 Strength**. All unmagical Ulmish have an elevated **13 Combat Speed** and **16 Map Movement** naked, but also a stunningly low **8 [[Magic Resistance]]**. Due to generations of uncivilized living in a frigid climate, they have {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} **5 [[Cold Resistance]]** and are unimpeded by {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} **Forests**, {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} **Mountains**, and {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} **Snow**.
===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
All the commanders have the following abilities:
{{:abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5)
{{:abilities:snow_move.png?20&nolink}} [[Snow Move]]
{{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]
{{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:warrior_scout.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Scout#2279??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highlands Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:warrior_chief.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Chief#1158??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 105\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highlands Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:skirmisher.png?20&nolink}}[[Skirmisher]] \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:shaman.png?nolink}} | **??Shaman#1160??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 140\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highlands Recruit | {{path>E1H1,100%FEDN,50%FEDN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 7 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}}[[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:warrior_smith.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Smith#1159??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 150\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>E1,100%FAWE,50%FAWE}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}}[[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resource_bonus.png?20&nolink}}[[Resource Bonus]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?20&nolink}}[[Forge Bonus]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:antlered_shaman.png?nolink}} | **??Antlered Shaman#1161??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 390\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>E2N2H1,100%FEDN,10%FEDN}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}}[[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?20&nolink}}[[Supply Bonus]] (20) | Commentary here. |
==== Troops ====
All the troops have the following abilities:
{{:abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5),
{{:abilities:snow_move.png?20&nolink}} [[Snow Move]],
{{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]],
{{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]],
{{:abilities:skirmisher.png?30&nolink}}[[Skirmisher]]
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:axe_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Axe Warrior#1152??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highlands Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior#1153??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highlands Recruit | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:archer.png?nolink}} | **??Archer#1162??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 6 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit \\ {{:misc:gui:highlands.png?20&nolink}} Highlands Recruit | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:forest_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Forest Warrior??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Forest Recruit | {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:mountain_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Mountain Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 16 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:mountain.png?20&nolink}} Mountain Recruit | {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:warrior_maiden.png?nolink}} | **??Warrior Maiden??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:shield_maiden.png?nolink}} | **??Shield Maiden??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:iron_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Iron Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 | | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:steel_maiden.png?nolink}} | **??Steel Maiden??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?20&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:steel_warrior.png?nolink}} | **??Steel Warrior??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 28\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] | Commentary here. |
==== Heroes ====
All the heroes have the following abilities:
{{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]
{{:abilities:snow_move.png?20&nolink}} [[Snow Move]]
{{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]
{{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:guardian_of_the_tree.png?nolink}} | **??Eburhart - Guardian of the Tree??** | {{path>E2N4H3}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?nolink}}15 \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:maker_of_heroes.png?nolink}} | **??Athalwolf - Maker of Heroes??** | {{path>E1S2D2N1H2}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?nolink}}17 \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+10) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (88/75) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ea:ulm:son_of_steel.png?nolink}} | **??Warenheris - Son of Steel??** | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (10) | Commentary here. |
===== National Spell =====
==== Summons ====
==Ritual==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Sloth of Bears??** \\ // (Conjuration 3) // \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>6N}} | {{:nations:ea:marverni:great_bear.png?nolink}} \\ ??Great Bear#694?? x 15+ | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
=====Magic Access=====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
The ??Warrior Smith?? has a [[Forge Bonus]] (1), which makes forging items less expensive. Also note, with the right boosters, an {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air random ??Warrior Smith?? can make the ??Staff of Elemental Mastery#82??.
=== Fire ===
A ??Shaman?? has a 2 in 32 chance of being {{path>F1D1}}, which allows it to create a ??Skull of Fire??. Both ?Shaman??s and ??Warrior Smith??s have a 1 in 32 chance of {{path>F2}}. Without both the ??Skull of Fire?? and a {{path>F2}}, empowerment is necessary.
=== Air ===
{{path>A2}} ??Warrior Smith?? is a 1 in 32 chance. Without one, extra empowerment is necessary. (Climbing {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air without an {{path>A4}} is always difficult.)
=== Water ===
{{path>W2}} ??Warrior Smith?? is a 1 in 32 chance. {{path>W1}} ??Warrior Smith?? is 12 in 32. With a {{path>W1}}, one level of empowerment is necessary.
=== Earth ===
??Antlered Shaman?? can create a unique ??The Tome of Gaia??, if no one else has. An ??Antlered Shaman?? has a 1 in 32 chance of {{path>E4}} and 12 in 32 chance of {{path>E3}}. With an {{path>E4}} and a ??Tome of Gaia??, no empowerment is necessary. Without both, a level or two is probably necessary.
=== Astral ===
**No native access,** except for the hero, ??Athalwolf - Maker of Heroes??. {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death random ??Antlered Shaman?? with ??Earth Boots?? at {{path>E3D1}}, can cast ??Hidden in Sand?? or ??Hidden Underneath?? for at least {{path>S1}} (~3 in 4 chance).
{{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death random ??Antlered Shaman?? empowered or boosted to {{path>D3}} can cast ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>S1}}.
{{path>F4A5}}, which is difficult to get to, can forge ??The Magic Lamp?? for ??Al Khazim - Jinn??.
=== Death ===
{{path>D1}} ??Antlered Shaman?? (1 in 4), can be empowered, or, with ??Earth Boots??, cast ??Hidden Underneath?? to start the path up {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death.
The hero ??Athalwolf - Maker of Heroes?? has {{path>D2}}.
With {{path>F1E3}} from boosters, any EA Ulm mage can create ??The Copper Arm??, useful for holding multiple {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death boosters.
=== Nature ===
{{path>N3}} ??Antlered Shaman?? (1 in 4) can create the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. Without it, a level of empowerment is necessary.
The hero ??Eburhart - Guardian of the Tree?? has {{path>N4}}, meaning no empowerment necessary.
With {{path>F1E3}} from boosters, any EA Ulm mage can create ??The Copper Arm??, useful for holding multiple {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature boosters.
=== Glamour ===
**No native access.** {{path>E4}} gets ??Troll King's Court?? for {{path>G1}}.
{{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death random ??Antlered Shaman?? empowered or boosted to {{path>D3}} can cast ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>G1}}.
=== Blood ===
**No native access.** {{path>N5}} ??Antlered Shaman?? can cast ??Awaken Treelord?? for a 1 in 3 chance of a stationary {{path>B1}} mage.
{{path>D2N5}} ??Antlered Shaman?? can ??Contact Lamia Queen?? for a 7 in 16 chance of an at least {{path>B1}} mage.
===== 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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