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====== MA Vanarus, Land of the Chuds ======
===== Lore =====
//"Imagine cold winters, princes in sable-rimmed cloaks, opulent halls where sinister old men practice vile magics or seduce their masters' wives. Think of Rasputin. Think of orthodox patriarchs and bizarre sect- like movements of religious fanatics living in hiding. Imagine the monsters, heroes and bogatyrs of Russian fairy tales.... \\ \\
Vanarus is the predecessor of Bogarus. It is a nation of ruling Vanir that have subjugated and intermingled themselves with the previous rulers of the land. Kievan Rus' is one of the sources here, but I've also used the Chuds, a people that appears in the myths of various peoples from the eastern Baltic seaboard. I haven't found very much on the Chuds, so they are mostly my creation. The "Pine of Skulls," shape-shifting and shamanic bear cult practices fit the nation. These features, as well as the Thunder Priests mentioned in the descriptions of the nation appear in Rus, the early version of the nation. I wanted the national troops of the nation to reflect the change from the earlier era to the late Bogarus. Versatile Vanarusian sages are slowly replacing the mighty Vanir and will eventually develop into the Starets and mages of the late era."// - Illwinter
Rus is a land of harsh winters and short summers. When the Vanir arrived the land was inhabited by humans and Chudes, an exalted race of great strength and beauty. The Chudes and the humans had intermingled and neither race dominated the other. The Vanir came as explorers and traders, but conflict over a sacred site led to war. The Vanir were victorious and founded the city of Novgård at the ancient site. The Chudes and the humans of Rus joined causes and tried to drive the Vanir out, but the humans were weak and easily tricked by the illusions and magic of the Vanir. Soon the Chudes found themselves at war with Vanir as well as their former human allies. Then arrived the Black Knights of Ulm. The former conflict between Vanir and Chudes ended as the three peoples of Rus rallied under Novgård to defend their land. When the Ulmic threat was averted, a kingdom had formed under the rulership of the Vanir. Humans comprise most of the Vanarusian population. A large portion are Chudes and a precious few are Vanir. Most of the Vanarusian armies are human infantry. The elites of the kingdom are mighty Chudes and Vanir. The peoples of Vanarus prefer a cold climate.
===== General Overview =====
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===== National Features =====
^ Magic Access ^ Alt. Access ^ Unit Summary ^ Core Abilities ^ Buildings ^
| {{path>A3}} (rare 4)\\ {{path>F2}} \\ {{path>W2}} \\ {{path>D2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>N2}} \\ {{path>G2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>B2}} (rare 3) \\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>H2}} | **Heroes:** \\ {{path>A3W1D3N2}} (one, turn 20+) \\ {{path>A4S1N3H1}} (one, turn 5+) \\ {{path>A2D1G2H1}} (one) \\ **Summons:** \\ Many summons, getting up to \\ {{path>W3}}, {{path>E2}}, {{path>S2}}, {{path>N4}} | Human Medium Infantry\\ Chud Hirdmen\\ Chud Skinshifters\\ Sacred Chud Werebears \\ Sacred Van Infantry | {{:abilities:coldresistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5)\\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]]\\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]]\\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]]/[[Wounded Form]] | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts |
**Capitol Gems:** {{gems>1F1A1N1D1G}} \\ **Cold limit: + 1**
**Prefers {{:misc:scales:cold.png?15&nolink}} Cold Scale + 2**
**Blood Sacrifice:** May blood sacrifice to increase 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:ea:rus:rusian_chieftain.png?nolink }} If a fella is called a **Vanarusian**, they're most likely a human. Humans are **Size 3** (three-to-a-square) beings, but Rusian humans have put up with snowy weather for generations; they ignore {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} **Snow**, and have {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} **5 [[Cold Resistance]]**. Otherwise, they're somewhat-average, though the tribal warriors among them are of a sounder **[[Magic Resistance]]** (10) than most barbarians.
{{:nations:ea:rus:chud_warrior.png?nolink }} The **Chuds** are superhumans who live among the Vanarusians. Though a head taller than humans, they are still **Size 3**. An average Chud has **17 HP**, **2 [[protection|Natural Protection]]**, **13's** in **Strength** and **Morale**, and **12's** in **Attack Skill**, **Defence Skill**, and **Magic Resistance**. They also have **14 Combat Speed** and **16 Map Movement** naked, like a typical Size-4 being. Lastly, they share the environmental traits of regular Vanarusians, and a surprising amount of them are {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} **[[Berserker|Berserkers]]**.
===== National Units =====
{{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}}: {{:abilities:coldresistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5), {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]]
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:scout.png?nolink}} | **??Scout#2353??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60)\\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Herse#2354??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 55 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_jarl.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Jarl#2355??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 125 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_gode.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Gode#2356??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 65 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:chud_jarl.png?nolink}} | **??Chud Jarl#2357??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 170 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_sage.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Sage#2341??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 190 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>A1,100%FAEN,100%DGB}}{{path>R15}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanabog.png?nolink}} | **??Vanabog#2342??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 520 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>A2D1G1B1H2,100%FADGB,10%FADGB}}{{path>R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ea:tir_na_nog:fay_horse.png?nolink}} | //??Fay Horse#3521??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:disease_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Resistance]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] \\ {{:abilities:true_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[True Sight]] | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vyedma.png?nolink}} | **??Vyedma#1939??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 190 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Non-fort Forests Only | {{path>W1E1N1,100%FAWN}}{{path>R11}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vyedun.png?nolink}} | **??Vyedun#1938??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 215 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:forest.png?20&nolink}} Non-fort Forests Only | {{path>F1A1E1N1,100%FAWN}}{{path>R13}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary Here. |
====Troops====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_archer.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Archer#2343??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_huskarl.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Huskarl#2344??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_huskarl_2.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Huskarl#2345??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_hirdman.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Hirdman#2346??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_hirdman_2.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Hirdman#2347??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_hirdman_3.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Hirdman#2348??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_berserker.png?nolink}} | **??Vanarusian Berserker#3071??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (2) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:chud_hirdman.png?nolink}} | **??Chud Hirdman#2350??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 28 | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (2) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:chud_skinshifter.png?nolink}} | **??Chud Skinshifter#2352??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 33 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]]\\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Wounded Shape]] (??Werebear#2351??) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:great_bear.png?nolink}} | //??Werebear#2351??// | **Same as before** \\ [[Natural Shape]] (??Chud Skinshifter#2352??) | Commentary here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:oath-bound.png?nolink}} | **??Oath-Bound#2349??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 25 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_herse.png?20&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65)\\ {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?15&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (3)\\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]] | Commentary Here. |
==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:last_perkunu.png?nolink}} | **??Old Bear Thunder - Last Perkunu??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (5) | {{path>A4S1N3H1R13}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:coldresistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (22) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]] (550/500) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]]\\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Werebear#3256??) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summons in Battle]] (??Great Bear#3258??) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:great_bear.png?nolink}} | //??Werebear#2351??// | {{path>A4S1N3H1R21}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:coldresistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (7) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]]\\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Last Perkunu#3257??) | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ma:vanarus:varyag.png?nolink}} | **??Yngvar - Varyag#3259??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (15) | {{path>A2D1G2H1R15}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:coldresistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (+1) \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour]]\\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] | Commentary Here. |
| {{:nations:ea:rus:hag.png?nolink}} | **??Baba Yaga - Hag??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (20) | {{path>A3W1D3N2R23}}\\ {{:abilities:coldresistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
===== National Spell=====
==== Summons ====
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Summon Simargl??** \\ //(Conjuration 2)// \\ {{path>A1}} and {{gems>1A}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Simargl.png?nolink}} \\ ??Simargl?? x 1 | {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patral Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Firebird??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>F1S1}} and {{gems>2F}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:firebird.png?nolink}} \\ ??Firebird?? x 1 | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:bringer_of_fortune.png?15&nolink}} [[Bringer of Fortune]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Sirin??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>S2}} and {{gems>8S}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:sirin.png?nolink}} \\ ??Sirin?? | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:dream_seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Dream Seduction]] (Morale vs. 14)\\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Sloth of Bears??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>6N}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Great_bear.png?nolink}} \\ ??Great Bear?? 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. |
| **??Send Vodyanoy??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>W2}} and {{gems>20W}} \\ {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}}//Underwater Only// | {{:nations:ea:rus:Vodyanoy.png?nolink}} \\ ??Vodyanoy?? \\ Remote Stealthy | {{path>W3N1R13}}\\ {{: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:Aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Rusalka??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>W1D1}} and {{gems>16W}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Rusalka.png?nolink}} \\ ??Rusalka?? | {{path>W1D1R9}}\\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15)\\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:water_breathing.png?15&nolink}} [[Gift of Water Breathing]] (50)\\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Likho??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>D1}} and {{gems>10D}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:likho.png?nolink}} \\ ??Likho?? | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:bringer_of_misfortune.png?15&nolink}} [[Bringer of Misfortune]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (5 per month) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | The opposite of a Firebird. Have a Long-range curse attack.\\ It may require a stockpile of Death Indies and gems to be used effectively.\\ A Critical mass of them can devastate a province like any remote attack ritual (and reusable if not discovered; they can't survive on thier own).\\ don't let them linger in your own territories. |
| **??Contact Alkonost??** \\ //(Conjuration 4)// \\ {{path>S2}} and {{gems>15S}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Alkonost.png?nolink}} \\ ??Alkonost?? | {{path>H3}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:Awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+5)\\ {{:abilities:inspirational_dom6.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]]\\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Awaken Draugar??** \\ // (Conjuration 4) // \\ {{path>D2}} and {{gems>12D}} | {{:nations:ea:vanheim:Draug.png?nolink}} \\ ??Draug#2190?? x 4 | {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:chill_aura.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Aura]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]\\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger Below HP]] (20) (??Draug#2191??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | //??Draug#2191??// | **Same As Above** \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger Above HP]] (25) (//??Draug#2190??//) | ::: |
| **??Send Lady Midday??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>A3D1}} and {{gems>5A}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:lady_midday.png?nolink}} \\ ??Lady Midday#1956?? \\ Remote Assassination | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:assassin.png?15&nolink}} [[Assassin]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Summon Zmey??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>F2}} and {{gems>5F}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:zmey.png?nolink}} \\ ??Zmey#1940?? | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:cold_blooded.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Blooded]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ [[Drake]] | What if ??Fire Drake?? But bigger, Stronger, tougher, 1 gem cheaper, 2 more bites, can Fly and obey commands.\\ Castable by your Sons and Daughters. |
| **??Send Bukavac??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>W4}} and {{gems>5W}} \\ Destination ({{:misc:gui:sea.png?15&nolink}}Sea) \\ Temporary | {{:nations:ea:rus:bukavac.png?nolink}} \\ ??Bukavac?? | {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Gamayun??** \\ //(Conjuration 5)// \\ {{path>S3}} and {{gems>25S}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:gamayun.png?nolink}} \\ ??Gamayun#1944?? | {{path>A2S2H2R19}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+3) \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (15%) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Beregina??** \\ //(Conjuration 6)// \\ {{path>W3E1}} and {{gems>35W}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:beregina.png?nolink}} \\ ??Beregina#1955?? | {{path>W3E1N2R17}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:water_breathing.png?15&nolink}} [[Water Breathing]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Awe]] (+3) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+20) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Mountain Vila??** \\ //(Conjuration 7)// \\ {{path>N4}} and {{gems>40N}} \\ Destination ({{:misc:gui:mountain.png?15&nolink}}Mountain) | {{:nations:ea:rus:mountain_vila.png?nolink}} \\ ??Mountain Vila#1942?? | {{path>A2S1N3R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ea:rus:sacred_stag.png?nolink}} \\ //??Sacred Stag#3940??// | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?20&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Cloud Vila??** \\ //(Conjuration 7)// \\ {{path>A4}} and {{gems>40A}} \\ Destination ({{:misc:gui:mountain.png?15&nolink}}Mountain) | {{:nations:ea:rus:cloud_vila.png?nolink}} \\ ??Cloud Vila#1941?? | {{path>A3S1N2R17}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+20) \\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (Morale vs. 9) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ [[Female]] | Commentary here. |
| **??Contact Leshiy??** \\ //(Conjuration 8)// \\ {{path>N6}} and {{gems>60N}} \\ Destination ({{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}}Forest) | {{:nations:ea:rus:leshiy.png?nolink}} \\ ??Leshiy#1949?? \\ If not in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}}Forest | {{path>A1E1N2R13}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+30) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:snow_move.png?15&nolink}} [[Snow Move]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Shape]] (??Leshiy#1950??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ea:rus:leshiy_2.png?nolink}} \\ //??Leshiy#1950??// \\ Only if in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}}Forest | {{path>A2W1E2N4R23}} \\ **Add:** \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shape Changer]] (??Great Forest Bear#1951??) | Commentary here. |
| ::: | {{:nations:ea:rus:great_forest_bear.png?nolink}} \\ //??Great Forest Bear#1951??// \\ Only if in {{:misc:gui:forest.png?15&nolink}}Forest | **No Magic** \\ **Remove:** \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] \\ **Add:** \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (+4) \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shape Changer]] (??Leshiy#1950??) | Commentary here. |
===== Magic Access =====
=== Elements ===
* {{path>F2}} ??Vyedun?? (Non-fort Forest Only), {{path>F1}} ??Vanarusian Sage (1 in 4)
* {{path>A3}} ??Vanabog?? (Capital Only) (1 in 5), {{path>A2}} ??Vanarusian Sage?? (1 in 4)
* {{path>W2}} ??Vyedma?? (Non-fort Forest Only) (1 in 4)
* {{path>E1}} ??Vyedma?? and ??Vyedun?? (both Non-fort Forest Only)
=== Sorceries ===
* No Astral magic.
* {{path>D2}} ??Vanabog?? (Capital Only) (1 in 5), {{path>D1}} ??Vanarusian Sage?? (1 in 3)
* {{path>N2}} ??Vyedma?? and ??Vyedun?? (both Non-fort Forest Only) (1 in 4), {{path>N1}} ??Vanarusian Sage (1 in 4)
* {{path>G2}} ??Vanabog?? (Capital Only) (1 in 5), {{path>G1}} ??Vanarusian Sage?? (1 in 3)
=== Others ===
* {{path>B2}} ??Vanabog?? (Capital Only) (1 in 5), {{path>B1}} ??Vanarusian Sage?? (1 in 3)
* {{path>H2}} ??Vanabog?? (Capital Only), {{path>H1}} ??Vanarusian Gode?? and ??Chud Jarl??
=== Crosspaths ===
==== Magic Boosting ====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
{{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood allows for summoning powerful mages with a variety of paths, but no {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water. {{path>B5}} for ??Bind Heliophagus?? and {{path>B8}} for ??Bind Demon Lord??.
=== Fire ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>F3}}
{{path>F2}} ??Vyedun?? is the strongest {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire mage available but a {{path>F1}} ??Vanabog?? can make a ??Skull of Fire??.
=== Air ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>A3}}
{{path>A3}} ??Vanabog?? (1 in 5) is the strongest {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air mage. Can't get any higher without empowerment.
Three of the summons have {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air and {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral and so can attempt the unique ??Tome of High Power??.
=== Water ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>W5}}
{{path>W2}} ??Vyedma?? (1 in 4) is the strongest {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water mage available.
{{path>W2}} can ??Send Vodyanoy?? for {{path>W3}}.
{{path>W3E1}} can ??Contact Beregina?? for {{path>W3}}.
=== Earth ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>E3}}
{{path>E1}} ??Vyedma?? and ??Vyedun?? are the most reliable {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth mages available. A {{path>E1G1}} ??Vanarusian Sage?? (1 in 12) with a {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour booster can ??Summon Bluecap??.
{{path>N6}} can ??Contact Leshiy?? for {{path>E2}}, (when in a Forest) and can attempt the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??.
=== Astral ===
**No National Access** {{path>A4}} for ??Contact Cloud Vila?? for {{path>S1}}.
{{path>N4}} can ??Contact Mountain Vila?? for {{path>S1}}.
{{path>E3D1}} can cast ??Hidden in Sand?? for a 1 in 3 chance of {{path>A2}}. It can also cast ??Hidden Underneath?? for a 3 in 4 chance of at least {{path>S1}}.
=== Death ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>D3}}
{{path>D2}} ??Vanabog?? (1 in 5) is the strongest {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood mage available. With a {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood booster, it can attempt the unique ??The Black Book of Secrets??.
{{path>F3E3}} can attempt the unique ??The Silver Arms??, which allows holding multiple of the two-handed {{:misc:magic:death.png?15&nolink}}Death boosters. {{path>F1E3}} can make ??The Copper Arms??, useful if you get the unique ??Sceptre of Dark Regency??.
{{path>D3}} can ??Summon Spectre?? for a 7 in 16 chance of at least {{path>S1}}.
=== Nature ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>N6}}
{{path>N2}} ??Vyedma?? and ??Vyedun?? (both 1 in 4) are the strongest {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature mages available. With an {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth booster, they can attempt the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. {{path>N1W3}}, from a {{path>N1W2}} ??Vyedma?? with a {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water
{{path>F1E3}} can make ??The Copper Arms??, {{path>F3E3}} can attempt the unique ??The Silver Arms??, useful for holding multiple {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature boosters.
=== Glamour ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>G2}}
{{path>G2}} ??Vanabog?? (1 in 5) is the strongest {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour mage available. It doesn't have useful crosspaths.
=== Blood ===
Max without boosting or uniques: {{path>B2}}
{{path>B2}} ??Vanabog?? (1 in 5) is the strongest {{:misc:magic:blood.png?15&nolink}}Blood mage available. Either the unique ??The Black Book of Secrets?? or empowerment is needed to climb higher.
===== 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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