EA Marverni, Time of Druids

Maverni is a nation of tribal chiefdoms guided by Druids and religious magistrates. The tribes have a long history of war and infighting, but recent developments have joined the tribes in pursuit of a single goal. The most prominent tribes are the Marverni, the Ambibates, the Eponi and the Carnutes. The Sequani, though a small tribe, are influential due to the large number of Druids among them. The smiths of the Marverni tribe are reputedly the inventors of chainmail and most nobles of the tribe use it. Lowborn warriors fight bare-chested. Both wear tattoos with dormant magical powers. The Ambibates are known for their martial skills. The Eponi nobles fight on horseback and are the only cavalry available to the nation. The Carnute tribe guards the Sacred Forest of Carnutes where the Druids gather every year. The Carnute warriors are able to go berserk when wounded. Boars are a sacred symbol to the Marverni nation.

"Marverni is a nation inspired by Celtic Gaul. Gutuaters, vergobrets, druid astrologers, and blood sacrifices are all heavily influenced by the accounts of Caesar and Roman historians. Bare-chested warriors or nobles dressed in newly invented chain mail fight side-by-side with their chieftains to prove their worth. Bronze horns in the image of various animals are also images to keep in mind. Further inspiration was probably found in Asterix, a remarkably good comic by the way." -Illwinter

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Magic Access	Alt. Access	Unit Summary	Core Abilities	Buildings
3 (Uncommon 4, Rare 5) 3 (Uncommon 4, Rare 5) 2 (Uncommon 3, Rare 4) 1 (Uncommon 2, Rare 3) 2	Hero 2342 2422	Light and medium infantry Medium cavalry	Magic Bear Tattoo Magic Wolf Tattoo Magic Boar Tattoo Magic Horse Tattoo Berserker Inspirational	Standard Forts Temples cost 300

Capitol Gems: 231

Blood Sacrifices: Priests can sacrifice a blood slave at a temple to help extend the dominion.

Magic Tattoos: Most of Marverni's units have magic tattoos. The Awaken Tattoos spell (11) gives those units limited Invulnerability and another benefit:

• Magic Bear Tattoo Strength
• Magic Wolf Tattoo Attack skill
• Magic Boar Tattoo Even more invulnerability
• Magic Horse Tattoo Defense skill and speed

Communions: Communions are a way for mages to increase their magic power in combat. In battle, the mages with astral can cast Communion Slave to give power to mages with astral who cast Communion Master. The masters can then cast higher level spells. Check the Communions page for details.

• Awaken Tattoos (Enchantment 3)
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See Magic Access. These guides supplement the summaries at the top.

EA Mekone has high Astral, giving access to the Ring of Wizardry and the Ring of Sorcery, expensive but useful boosters.

No native access. No easy summons.

No native access. No easy summons.

Elder Druid has a ~7 in 16 chance of 1, ~1 in 16 chance of 2, (and 1 in 640 chance of 3). 1 will need empowerment to 2. 32 may get the unique Trident from Beyond. At 41, the mage can attempt forging the unique Orb of Atlantis.

Elder Druid has a ~7 in 16 chance of 3, ~1 in 16 chance of 4, (and 1 in 640 chance of 5). The right boosters and the right randoms on a Gutuater or Elder Druid, or two of the heroes, will get 22 and an attempt at The Tome of Gaia. Non-boot boosters can be placed on a King of Elemental Earth. With the right boosters, 55 to maybe get the unique the Atlas of Creation.

Elder Druid has a ~7 in 16 chance of 3, ~1 in 16 chance of 4, (and 1 in 640 chance of 5). He can forge Coin of Meteoritic Iron, do Golem Construction, and with the right boosters, 55 to maybe get the unique the Atlas of Creation.

Hero, Corix - Blinded, starts at 4.

No native access. 3 for Forest Troll Tribe and at least 1.

and 5 allows Call Ancient Presence and then giving it a Divine Name for 1. Probably, not worth it.

Elder Druid has a ~7 in 16 chance of 1, ~1 in 16 chance of 2, (and 1 in 640 chance of 3). 1 will need empowerment to 2. The right boosters and the right randoms on a Gutuater or Elder Druid will get 22 and an attempt at The Tome of Gaia. Moonvine Bracelet is easy to get, which is good because, natively, EA Marverni can't get The Copper Arm or The Silver Arms.

Hero, The One in the Woods - Wanderer, starts at 4.

No native access. 4 gets Troll King's Court and 1.

No native access. 5 gets Awaken Treelord and a 1 in 3 chance of a stationary 1 mage.

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Different expansion options.

Early game options.

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Late game options.

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