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======MA Bandar Log, Land of the Apes=======
=====Lore=====
//"Bandar Log, the nation of the monkey people, is inspired by Hindu myths, ancient India and Rudyard
Kipling. The Vanara comes from the Ramayana, an epic in which the monkey people aid prince Rama in
his struggle against the demon king Ravana. The hierarchical division of the different species of
monkeys has parallels in the Hindu caste system. I wanted the Bandar to use the alleged colors of the
Indo-Aryan castes: white for priests, red for nobles and black for commoners. Markatas are exempt
from the hierarchy and society at large and might be seen as untouchables of earlier times, although I
imagine them less vulnerable. Important to the development of the Bandar Log were the semi-divine
beings of Hindu myth."// - Illwinter

The Bandar Log is the civilization of the Primates. None know for sure how it came about, but it likely involved some help from the Yakshas, the lowliest species among the region's caretakers in an era long since passed. While they were servants of the Devatas and most of them followed their lords into the Celestial Sphere, a few grew infatuated with the beauty of nature and remained on [[kailasa-ea|Mount Kailasa]] for a time, during which they bred three species of primates and possibly gave them the bare minimum gifts that constitute "civilization".

Now the Yakshas are gone -- they probably left right after settling their score with the remaining Rakshasas at the island of [[lanka-ea|Lanka]] with the help of the Bandar Log -- and the Primates have a God-shaped hole in their hearts. Their civilization has improved somewhat, but they cling to the divisions and structures that were set or implied by their former masters. Fortunately for them, the divisions are easy to maintain, since no one can easily fake being a member of another caste. The Markatas are tiny, scatterbrained, and too sociable within their own group to even recognize that they're on the bottom level of society. The Vanara are human-sized and lanky, and while some still live in the trees, many have accepted the black-laced "commoner" caste. The Bandar are large and muscular, and form the red-laced "warrior" caste, with further divisions within this group based on what weapon each Bandar is allowed to use; they codified the caste system after the Yakshas departed. Last-but-certainly-not-least are the White Ones, albino Primates (almost-entirely Vanara) who were the favorites of the Yakshas, sitting at the top of the caste system due to their higher intelligence and their sacred status. Being at the top, the White Ones are allowed to do whatever they desire, short of being criminals. They are notably the only Priests, Mages, and Sacred Warriors in the nation.

=====Summary=====

Compared to Kailasa, the Bandar Log on its own has slightly-better troops and slightly-worse path access. It does maintain Kailasa's super-cheap {{:misc:magic:astral.png?14&nolink}}[[Astral]] spam, which it's almost unrivaled at in the Middle Ages, and it now has a better Communion Master in the ??Rishi??, but the loss of depth in {{:misc:magic:earth.png?14&nolink}}Earth and (to a lesser extent) {{:misc:magic:water.png?14&nolink}}Water can be felt in most stages of the game. You can access all the good Summons more easily with the Rishis than you ever could with Kailasa's guys, but [[Gems]] and Pearls (especially Pearls) are a hot commodity. As for your troops, more of your troops have armor and training now; even your [[Sacred]] troops have armor, while your capital Sacreds now ride ??Tiger??s. Unfortunately, your Primates are still [[Animal|Animals]] with piss-poor [[Magic Resistance]] and mostly-terrible [[Morale]]. Fortunately, you can pay for War Elephants now.

Oh, and you might want to consider taking {{:misc:magic:blood.png?14&nolink}}[[Blood]] on your [[Pretender]] -- Lanka's Blood Summons are available to the Bandar Log, and they're pretty good, certainly more cost-effective than the Bandar Log's non-Blood Summons.

=====National Features ======

^  Special Race Attributes                                    ^  Military                                                              ^  Magic Access                                                                                                                                       ^  Priests                                                                                             ^  Buildings                                           ^
| {{:misc:scales:heat.png?15&nolink}} Prefers Heat +2\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} **Monke** \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} Likes Forests\\ **White Ones:** \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} Sacred \\ Base 1 [[Protection]] \\ +1 MR vs. Humans \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} Might Reincarnate \\ **Bandar Apes:** \\ Size 3 \\ Base 3 Protection \\ +8 HP vs. Humans \\ +5 STR vs. Humans \\ +2 [[Morale|MOR]] vs. Humans \\ +1 ATT vs. Humans \\ -1 DEF & PRE vs. Humans \\ -2 MM & MR vs. Humans \\ **Vanara Monkeys:** \\ Base 1 Protection \\ -2 MR & MOR vs. Humans \\ **Markata Monkeys:** \\ Size 1 \\ +4 DEF & CS vs. Humans \\ -2 PRE vs. Humans \\ -3 MR & MOR vs. Humans \\ -5 HP & STR vs. Humans \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} Just Won't Sit Still  | Iron\\ Varied Ranged Weapons \\ Maces & Swords \\ No Spears \\ War Elephants \\ Some [[Stealthy]] Troops \\ Recruit-anywhere Sacreds \\ Sacred Tiger Cavalry (cap-only)  | {{path>S4}} (rare 5) \\ {{path>N3}} (rare 4) \\ {{path>W1}} (uncommon, rare 2)\\ {{path>E1}} (uncommon, rare 2) \\ \\ __**Summons:**__ \\ {{path>W4}} (rare 5) (req. {{path>N2W1}}) \\ {{path>E4}} (rare 5) (req. {{path>N2E1}}) \\ {{path>A2}} (req. {{path>S3}}) \\ {{path>F3A3D3}} (req. {{path>S5}})  | Weak ({{path>H1}}) \\ **Hero:** {{path>H2}} \\ __**Summons:**__ \\  {{path>H2}} (req. {{path>S3}}) \\ {{path>H3}} (req. {{path>S4}}) \\ {{path>H4}} (req. {{path>S5}})  | {{:misc:gui:castle.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts  |

Reincarnation gives your White Ones a chance to return from death **WITHIN YOUR {{:misc:dominioncandle.png?4&nolink}}[[DOMINION]]**, if their [[Experience]] is high, but they won't return as their original form if their kill count is too high; they'll appear as a Bandar instead, though those who don't kill still have a roughly 25% chance to come back as a Markata or (if //not// a Commander) a regular Vanara. White Ones (typically those with extra-high Experience) might achieve [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha|Moksha]] instead, adding a Dominion candle somewhere and occasionally boosting your [[Pretender]]'s [[Magic]]; the Magic-boost only happens in paths that the deceased Commander has, and will not happen if the Pretender's level in that path is the same or higher.

==== Capital Special Sites ====

^  The Lotus Gardens                                                                                                                                                                               ^^ 
|  {{:sites:sites_0050.png?nolink}} | **Enables recruitment of ??Rishi??** {{:nations:ma:bandar_log:rishi.png?nolink}}\\ **Enables recruitment of ??Tiger Rider??** {{:nations:ma:bandar_log:tiger_rider.png?nolink}}\\ **Produces {{gems>2N}} per turn** \\ **Produces {{gems>3S}} per turn**  |

===== National Units =====

You unit lineup is mostly made up of animals with below average ??Magic Resistance?? and ??Morale??. Your troops are very likely to succumb to fear spells or fail to resist ??Charm Animal??.
 
====Commanders====

^ Sprite                                                  ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                       ^ Abilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ^
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:markata_scout.png?nolink}}     | **??Markata Scout??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                        | {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:mountainsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                     | Your cheap fort scout.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:atavi_chieftain.png?nolink}}   | **??Atavi Chieftain#1127??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 40\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ + Forest Rec  | {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | A more expensive scout and is a leader of light Atavi raid parties.\\ A stealthy army commander that can be recruited from any forest is useful.                                                                                                                                                      |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Vanara_Captain.png?nolink}}    | **??Vanara Captain#1128??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                 | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 60 leadership commander                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:bandar_commander.png?nolink}}  | **??Bandar Commander#1135??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 75\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 25 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1               | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 80 leadership commander for formations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:bandar_Noble.png?nolink}}      | **??Bandar Noble#1136??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 115\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                  | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 120 leadership commander for formations and a small morale bonus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Brahmin.png?nolink}}           | **??Brahmin??**\\ {{gold}} 45\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                      | {{path>H1}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                   | Cheap minor priest that can also lead 40 troops.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| {{:nations:ea:kailasa:yogi.png?nolink}}                 | **??Yogi??**\\ {{gold}} 55\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                         | {{path>S1R7}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                               | Extremely cheap for the research, especially in due to their sacred upkeep. They are however somewhat less combat-capable than the Guru.                                                                                                                                                               |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:guru.png?nolink}}              | **??Guru??**\\ {{gold}} 160\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                        | {{path>S2N1R11}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)                                                                         | An out the box ??Mind Burn??er in addition to being a recruit anywhere communion master, and a cheap way to add nature to them. \\ Also your best recruitable mage when it comes to summoning your national summons with boosters.\\ They make up the bulk of your communions as slaves and masters.  |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Rishi.png?nolink}}             | **??Rishi??**\\ {{gold}} 320\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only  | {{path>S3N2R17,100%WESN,10%WESN}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:floating.png?15&nolink}} [[Floating]]\\  {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20)  | Adds {{misc:magic:earth.png?14&nolink}}earth and {{misc:magic:water.png?14&nolink}}water magic to Bandar Log's communions, as well as being a strong {{misc:magic:astral.png?14&nolink}}astral caster in its own right.                                                                               |





====Troops====
 
^ Sprite                                                            ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                      ^ Abilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ^
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:markata.png?nolink }}                 | **??Markata#1118??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 5\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3\\ + Forest Rec                                          | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                          | Highly massable ultra light undisciplined infantry. Can use sticks and stones attack vs very low armor units. Low MR and morale. Good for lance catching and holding up enemies. Six units with DEF of 14 are hard to hit.                                                                                     |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:markata_archer.png?nolink }}          | **??Markata Archer#1120??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 5\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ + Forest Rec                                  | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                          | One of the cheapest short bow units in the game, but has abysmal strength which affects short bow damage. Low precision means a high friendly fire risk.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:atavi_archer.png?nolink }}            | **??Atavi Archer#1121??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3\\ + Forest Rec                                     | {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                | Stealthy. Very cheap short bow to mass, but low morale and MR.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:atavi_infantry.png?nolink }}          | **??Atavi Infantry#1122??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 3\\ + Forest Rec                                   | {{:abilities:stealth.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                               | Can function as a stealthy raider or mass stone throwing if fighting a very low protection adversary. Has low morale and MR.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:light_bandar_archer.png?nolink }}     | **??Light Bandar Archer#1130??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 16\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                            | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | No armor but high HP and str. The high strength gives this unit a very damaging long bow attack. Will struggle when trading fire with other archers due to no armor.                                                                                                                                               |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:bandar_archer.png?nolink }}           | **??Bandar Archer#1131??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 16\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 23 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                 | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | The Light Bandar Archer, but with armor. Difficult to mass if dumping productivity scales, but more survivable for the same gold cost.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Vanara_Archer.png?nolink }}           | **??Vanara Archer#1123??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                  | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Vanara_Chakram_Thrower.png?nolink }}  | **??Vanara Chakram Thrower#1124??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 15 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                         | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Vanara_infantry.png?nolink }}         | **??Vanara Infantry#1125??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 8\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Vanara_Swordsman.png?nolink }}        | **??Vanara Swordsman#1126??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 11\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 13                                             | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Light_bandar_warrior.png?nolink }}    | **??Light Bandar Warrior#1351??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 16\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 13 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                          | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:bandar_warrior.png?nolink }}          | **??Bandar Warrior#1132??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 16\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:bandar_warrior_2.png?25&nolink }}        | **??Bandar Warrior#1133??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 16\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                                                                         | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:Royal_swordsman.png?nolink }}         | **??Royal Swordsman#1134??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 24\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 25 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 20                                              | {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?15&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (2)\\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                | Medium infantry bodyguard. Considerably more expensive than the other Bandar troops, but has a cool sword.  |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:White_one.png?nolink }}               | **??White One??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 23\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31                                                         | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                    | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:War_Elephant.png?nolink }}            | **??War Elephant#1147??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 100\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 33                                                | {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                                                     | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:ma:Bandar_log:tiger_Rider.png?nolink }}             | **??Tiger Rider??**\\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 60\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]](10) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Shape Changer#Dying Shape]] (??Tiger#1140??) \\ [[Mounted]]  | Dec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |

====Heroes====


^ Sprite                                                  ^ Unit Name                       ^ Abilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ^ Comments  ^
| {{:nations:ma:bandar_log:tathagata.png?nolink }}  | **??Bandarjuna - Tathagata??**  | {{path>H2}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inspirational.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:Spreads_Dominion.png?15&nolink}} [[Spreads Dominion]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:reduces_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Reduces Unrest]] (-5/month) \\ Dominion Attracts: ??Seeker of Truths??) \\ {{:abilities:reincarnation.png?15&nolink}} [[Reincarnation]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]]  \\ {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]  | Dec       |

===== Magic =====

===Research Priorities===


[[Thaumaturgy]] is especially tasty for you because of your proliferation of astral mages. It gets you [[communion|communions]] along with attack spells like ??Mind Burn??, ??Paralyze??, ??Soul Slay??, and ??Enslave Mind??. "Bring big astral communion and pop people's brains" is definitely a thing you can do. It is not the only thing you can do, but sometimes it may be the best thing you can do. 

[[Conjuration]] gets you some of your national summons -- ??Contact Yaksha?? and ??Contact Yakshini?? at low levels are essential to get earth and water access. You can go further up Conjuration to get ??Summon Gandharvas?? for good sacred troops, then even higher for the high-end mage summons. If you are using mass astral magic, ??Light of the Northern Star?? is valuable.

[[Alteration]] is a good early defensive route for you thanks to ??Luck??, ??Body Ethereal??, ??Mossbody??, ??Wooden Warriors??, and even ??Earth Meld??.

[[Enchantment]] gets you ??Strength of Giants?? (off of ??Yaksha??s) and ??Antimagic??. You can ??Foul Vapors??, I guess, too. Strength of Giants is good on things like ??Light Bandar Warriors?? that have figured out how to fling monkey-poo at things; it makes them fling it harder.

[[Evocation]] is a weak school for you. You may want ??Magic Duel?? to make sure you're the only one casting astral spells. And, hey, if your monkeys explode their brains -- they may come back as other monkeys or as candles... and there's always another monkey ready to step up and take their place.

[[Construction]] doesn't have much for you early. But if you are exploding people's brains with mass soul slay, penetration boosting items like ??Eye of the Void?? make your monkeys better at it. You can thug out some ??Yaksha??s, but they are excellent combat support casters and probably too valuable to casually send around raiding.

==== Magic Access ====

Has {{path>S2N1}} and with your cap can produce {{path>W4}},{{path>E4}} and {{path>N2}}.

If you get the right randoms, you can forge boosters to get to {{path>W6}},{{path>E5}}, and {{path>N4}}.

You do have summons that give you Air access, and {{path>S5}} with boosters, with Conj 9 giving you a {{path>F3A3D3}} that you can use for late-game lab and battle magic.
====National Spells====
===National Summons===

**Animal Summons**: Spend nature gems for animal chaff with big HP pools but low MR. Nature gems are desperately needed elsewhere. Only used when desperate for bodies.
  ***??Herd of Elephants??** Conj 3, {{path>N2}}, {{gems>25N}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:elephant.png?nolink}}??Elephant?? x5+[1/2lv]) Biggest HP pool.
  ***??Ambush of Tigers??** Conj 3, {{path>N2}}, {{gems>10N}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:tiger.png?nolink}}??Tiger?? x5+[1/2lv]): Has multiple attacks.
  ***??Herd of Buffaloes??** Conj 3, {{path>N2}}, {{gems>10N}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:buffalo.png?nolink}}??Buffalo?? x5+[1/2lv]): Tramplers that never retreat.
  
   ***??Host of Ganas??**: Conj 2 {{path>D1}} for {{gems>12D}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:gana1764.png?}} ??Gana??x20). These ghost monkeys are very mage-turn efficient units to mass, costing {{gems>0.6D}} per Gana. They are perhaps most notable for having magic weapons and being ethereal. They do not inflict a tremendous amount of damage, but can be a very effective screen vs. units without magic weapons. Being ethereal and having a shield, they are also effective vs. archers.
   ***??Summon Vetalas??**: Conj 5 {{path>D2}} for {{gems>10D}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:vetala1765.png}} ??Possessed Corpse??, {{:nations:ea:lanka:vetala1766.png?}} ??Vetala??x10). Cheap death summons with a second [[ethereal]] form that have an [[armor-piercing]] [[life drain]] attack and an attack that feebleminds the target. Like all second-form troops that survive, the unit will revert to the first form after the battle. Notably well protected, as the first form has some armor and a buckler while the second form is [[ethereal]].

**Sacred Summons:**
  ***??Summon Apsaras??** Conj 3, {{path>S2}}, {{gems>2S}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:apsara.png?nolink}} ??Apsara??x3). Has high protection in melee, but none against ranged attacks. Mix these in your squads to improve their morale. 

  ***??Summon Nagas??** Conj 3, {{path>W2E1}}, {{gems>15W}}. ({{:nations:ma:bandar_log:Naga_Warrior.png?nolink}} ??Naga Warrior??x6).
  
  ***??Contact Yaksha??** Conj 4, {{path>N2E1}}, {{gems>25N}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:yaksha.png?nolink}} ??Yaksha??x1) Spend Nature gems to summon a strong Earth mage. Astral randoms can forge important items like the ??Slave Matrix??, and can lead communions.
  
  ***??Contact Yakshini??** Conj 4, {{path>N2W1}}, {{gems>25N}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:yakshini.png?nolink}} ??Yakshini??x1). Spend Nature gems to summon a strong Water mage. Are amphibious and can random into Astral to lead communions.

  ***??Contact Nagini??** Conj 4, {{path>W2E1}}, {{gems>25W}}. ({{:nations:ma:bandar_log:Nagini.png?nolink}} ??Nagini??).
 
  ***??Summon Gandharvas??** Conj 5, {{path>S2}}, {{gems>18S}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:gandharva.png?nolink}} ??Gandharva??x6). A combination of a Yavana and an Apsara, but also wears full armor. A fantastic elite unit which you will sadly only get limited quantities of.

  ***??Contact Nagaraja??** Conj 5, {{path>W2E2}}, {{gems>30W}}. ({{:nations:ma:bandar_log:Nagaraja.png?nolink}} ??Nagaraja??).

  ***??Summon Kinnara??** Conj 6, {{path>S3}}, {{gems>25S}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:kinnara.png?nolink}} ??Kinnara??x1) A flying and Inspirational {{path>A2S2H2}} commander. Having ??Thunderstrike?? that can quickly be anywhere is great, especially when they can lead communions for high air magic.

  ***??Contact Nagarishi??** Conj 6, {{path>W3E3}}, {{gems>40W}}. ({{:nations:ma:bandar_log:Nagarishi.png?nolink}} ??Nagarishi??).

  ***??Summon Siddha??** Conj 7, {{path>S4}}, {{gems>35S}}. ({{:nations:ea:kailasa:siddha.png?nolink}} ??Siddha??x1). A Four hand-slot {{path>A2S3H3}} Teleporter. It has bad melee stats, unlike the Devata(below), and has only one Misc slot, but you can do many things with the ability to be anywhere. Can claim Thrones, especially if you plan to rush them.

  ***??Summon Devata??** Conj 8, {{path>S5}}, {{gems>45S}}. (1x{{:nations:ea:kailasa:devata.png?nolink}} ??Devata??) A better thug chassis and a great army leader. It loses a misc slot, but there are many shenanigans you can get up to with 4 hands. Not a teleporter like the Siddha, but can still ??Cloud Trapeze??.

  ***??Summon Devala??** Conj 9, {{path>S5}}, {{gems>55S}}. (1x{{:nations:ea:kailasa:devala.png?nolink}} ??Devala??). A ??Fanaticism?? caster, and passively spreads your dominion.

  ***??Summon Rudra??** Conj 9, {{path>S5}}, {{gems>55S}}. (1x{{:nations:ea:kailasa:rudra.png?nolink}} ??Rudra??). The national Super Thug. It starts with decent gear, and gets stronger if a storm is up. They will break you into {{path>F3A3D3}} and their cross paths in and out of labs. Anyone that has experienced a ??Cloud Trapeze??ing [[Yomi(EA)|Yomi]] ??Dai Oni?? would understand how great of a thug the Rudra is.
  
===Blood===

  ***??Summon Rakshasas??**: Blood 1 {{path>B1}} for {{gems>10B}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:rakshasa1736.png?}} ??Rakshasa??x3). Like your other national ??Demon?? apes, they are Sacred with Chaos Power and are Vulnerable to Fire. The Rakshasa is available very early (blood 1) and has two claw attacks but quite low protection. In turmoil 3 it will hit twice for 22 damage with 16 ATK. When attack density is needed over raw damage, they might be preferable to Rakshasa Warriors. They also have quite high HP pools at 28.
 
  ***??Feast of Flesh??**: Blood 2 {{path>B1N1}} for {{gems>50B}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:praghasa1742.png?}} ??Praghasa??x15). The Praghasa is very similar to the Rakshasa but is more mage-turn efficient to summon and has notably more HP (35). This unit is the most efficient way to turn blood slaves into sacred HP in Lanka. So while it has higher STR and HP than the Rakshasa, it gives up its two attacks in favor of a single mace attack.

  ***??Summon Asrapas??**: Blood 3 {{path>B2}} for {{gems>11B}}({{:nations:ea:lanka:asrapa1741.png?}} ??Asrapa??x3) Asrapas are quite cheap compared to other Lankan summons. While lacking protection, they have rather good ATK and DEF stats and a built-in life-draining magic weapon as well as a kick. This gives asrapa better attack density than other Lankan summons. Once berserk, in turmoil 3, their athame will be 20 ATK and 23 magic damage, and their kick will be 18 ATK and 19 damage.  They also do not have Fire Vulnerability, unlike most Lankan demons. Asrapas can also be ??Gift of Reason??ed to be turned into commanders, at which point they gain a  Hidden {{path>B1H}}.

  ***??Summon Rakshasa Warriors??**: Blood 4 {{path>B2}} for {{gems>25B}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:rakshasawarrior1737.png?}} ??Rakshasa Warrior??x5). The Rakshasa warrior is the middle ground between the expensive, well-equipped elite summons and cheap, poorly equipped summons. Costing only 5 slaves per unit, yet still having decent armor and a high damage two-handed cudgel, the Rakshasa Warrior a very compelling middle-of-the-road option for trade-offs between quality and price.

  ***??Summon Sandhyabalas??**: Blood 5 {{path>B2D1}} for {{gems>33B}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:sandhyabala1743.png?}} ??Sandhyabala??x3) Some of Lanka's most expensive elite heavy infantry, inherited by Bandar Log. Sandhyabalas carry a ??Moonblade?? and a buckler but have no helmet. They do have phenomenal stats in turmoil and darkness: Their Moonblade will do 32 magic damage with 20 ATK (64 damage vs. ??magic being??s!) while they sport an impressive 17 DEF. If their enemy also has the darkness penalty, the stat difference can become huge. While very strong, they are much more expensive than other Lankan summons and more vulnerable to fire (10).

  ***??Summon Dakini??**: Blood 6 {{path>B4A1}} for {{gems>81B}}.  ({{:nations:ea:lanka:dakini1714.png?}} ??Dakini??x1) {{path>A3D1B3H2}} Sacred. Demon. Chaos Power 1. Damage Reversal. Fear 6. Flying. Shock Resistance 5. The Dakini is very competent in the roles of a thug, air mage, and blood mage. As a thug, its damage reversal will block and reflect all damage if the enemy fails an MR check. This is notable for both reducing incoming damage and potentially killing high-value targets such as mages. They are also competent ??Sabbath Master??s.

  ***??Summon Samanishada??**: Blood 7 {{path>B3D1}} for {{gems>35B}}({{:nations:ea:lanka:samanishada1744.png?}} ??Samanishada??x1). Sacred. Demon. Assassin. Chaos Power 1. Dark Power 2. Fire Vulnerability 10. The Samanishada is a competent assassin with a ??Moonblade?? and a ??Duskdagger?? (usually costing {{gems>5D10S}} to forge), along with an excellent melee stats. Dark Power is of special importance if the battle happens at night (50% chance). While quite effective without gear vs. simple targets, higher-value targets will often require items to assist in successful assassinations. 

  ***??Summon Mandeha??**: Blood 8 Cost: {{gems>133B}}. {{path>A3D3B2H3}}, ({{:nations:ea:lanka:mandeha1748.png?}} ??Mandeha??x1)  Sacred. Demon. Chaos Power 2. Dark Power 3. Sleep Aura. Flying. Autocasts Darkness at the start of combat. Fear 8. Fire Vulnerability 10. The Mandeha is a Super Combatant-tier summon with 65 hp, great stats (especially in turmoil and darkness), and many SC supporting abilities. The Mandeha is also excellent at supporting undead and demon armies by auto-casting ??Darkness?? in every fight. With H3, it is also able to use ??divine blessing?? on large sacred demon armies and claim thrones. It is, however, vulnerable to anti-demon weapons and spells.

  ***??Summon Danavas??**: Blood 8 {{path>B5}} for {{gems>75B}}({{:nations:ea:lanka:danava1767.png?}} ??Danava??x3). They are Sacred Demons with Fear 5,  Ambidextrous 8. The Danavas are top tier **units** which can be turned into commanders with ??Gift of Reason?? or ??Divine Name?? to gain magic paths {{path>H2,50%A,50%A,50%B,50%B}}. By default they have 3 unholy weapons which paralyze sacreds and poor armor with a weak shield. As units, they are relatively cheap anti-elite units. If turned into a commander and kitted properly, they can become much more durable and super combatants.


===Combat===
  ***??Celestial Music??** Thumaturgy 6, {{path>S3}}, {{gems>1S}}. Grants Army-wide ??Quickness?? to all your Sacred Magical Beings. **Four attacks Per Sacred** and double combat speed makes for an extremely powerful buff.

====Notable Generic Magic====
===Combat Magic===


You monkeys would love it if you can find a fire mage to cast ??Flaming Arrows??, or if one of your Air summons could cast ??Wind Guide??.

??Arrow Fend?? would help your low-protection troops not get slaughtered by arrows.

??Yaksha??s with ??Eath Boots?? are your strongest combat mage, improving your troops' abysmal natural protection with spells such as ??Marble Warriors?? and buffing their STR with ??Strength of Giants?? They can also make enemies easy pickings with ??Curse of Stones?? and ??Destruction??. 

The ??Yakshini?? is your underwater expander by summoning Full size ??Water Elemental??s and ??School of Sharks??. They also cast ??Foul Vapors?? if holding a booster such as the ??Thistle Mace??, or if leading a communion.

Guru communions are your massed mages, casting ??Swarm??, ??Howl??, ??Enslave Mind??, and ??Mind Burn?? among other options.
===Ritual Magic===

Having strong Earth and Water access makes summoning the respective [[Elemental Royalty]] easy.

??Forest Troll Tribe?? and ??Contact Naiad?? improves your magic, with ??Troll Shaman??s dipping you into Death and ??Naiad??s can get you into {{path>N5}}.

You could craft ??Golem??s for tough thugs.

====Magic Items==== 

===National Items===
??Headdress of the Bull?? {{gems>5N}} {{path>N1}}. Grants the user +2 strength and a retinue of a ??Buffalo??. Great on a mage, as the Buffaloes can buy time for the caster and run over any would-be assassin's retinue.

??Vajra?? {{gems>10S}} {{path>S2}}. Shock Damage weapon that can be made by an astral mage. Adds armor ignoring damage on a thug, and even if not a melee guy, a mage can benefit by the [[Resist Shock]](10) and be able to cast ??Lightning Bolt??. 
=====Strategy=====
====Power Curve====
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