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LA Andramania, Dog Republic
Lore
Andramania is a republic of Calystrii, civilized and culturally advanced Cynocephalians. The Cynocephalian clans of Gog and Magog once served Magnificent Ind and their barking hordes were released upon the enemies of the Prester King. But when the Khans of T’ien Ch’i defeated the sacred armies of Ind and killed the Prester King himself, the dominion of Ind was broken and all subservient tribes and kingdoms found themselves free from the yoke of the Magnificent Kingdom. The Cynocephalians had become increasingly more civilized under the benevolent rule of the Prester King and when Ind fell cynocephalian magistrates replaced the viceroys of Ind and united the cynocephalian tribes in a nation of virtue far beyond that of the kingdoms of men. They called themselves Calystrii and promised never to fall back into the barbarism and gruesome practices of old. Now most Calystrii regard men with disdain as the inferior beings they are.
"Piconye, Feminie and Andramania are successors to the magnificent kingdom of Ind. They mainly draw inspiration from my previous ideas of Ind and the kingdom of Prester John. I wanted the successors of Ind to split the virtues of the magnificent kingdom and so Piconye inherits the theocratic traditions of Ind, Feminine inherits the magic secrets, and Andramania inherits the order and discipline of the kingdom. Andramania draws additional inspiration from medieval myths on the cynocephalians. While most sources portray them as wild brutes, there are some representations where they appear civilized and peaceful. After some reimagining Andramania became a nation of cynocephalians trying to overcome their barbaric legacy." -Illwinter
General Overview
Andramania is an Animal nation that eats like a Giant nation, though the animals here at least have decent Magic Resistance. Its troops are equipped like the Marignese, but there's little sense in comparing a human to a giant dog with a human's body. There is no contest. Truly, the better comparison is between the Calystri troops and the Size 4 troops of Hinnom and Gath; for the same price, these dogs have lower survivability and strength, but also superior weaponry, superior skill, and an extra attack.
As of the time this overview is being written, many call the typical Andramanian troops far too cheap; for the same price as five common troops, you get four above-average attacks per round from a single square, whereas a square would otherwise yield three average attacks or one-to-two above-average ones. Of special note are the Calystri Pikeneer and the elite Calystri Senatorial Guard, who fit three-to-a-square. Andramania also has higher-end troops than these, if you can believe it; these require additional care beyond a slightly higher salary, however, while their perks might be overkill for typical warfare.
Offsetting the boons to standard combat, Andramania has no mastery (level 3 or higher) in any magic paths, and no 
3's beyond its Prophet. The nation pays a premium for mages whose paths are strewn wide; and while these magi are both tough and versatile, the benefits of versatility slim out in the late game. While any Andramanian magus can have Astral, there is no cheap-and-reliable Astral to be found here, so Communions will be pricey and somewhat slow to assemble.
National Features
| Magic Access | Alt. Access | Unit Summary | Core Abilities | Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 2 (Rare 3) 2 (Rare 3) 2 (Rare 3) 2 (Rare 3) 1 (Rare 2)(Rare  1) (Rare  1) 2 | Cynocephalians Skilled and disciplined infantry and crossbowmen. Conscription |  Darkvision (50%)  Gluttony  Animal  Reduces Unrest Tax Collector Formation Fighter |  Standard Fort |
Capitol Gems: 1
1
1
1
National Special Features
Order Limit + 1
Prefers 
Heat Scale + 1
The Calystrii of Andramania are Cynocephalians, Size 4 Animals (two-to-a-square) with human bodies. Despite being dogs, most of them have been trained to eat as much as Size 4 humans; whatever keeps them domesticated. Their ancestors lived in caves, so they themselves have 
50% Darkvision. Untrained Calystri peasants have 10 Attack Skill and 9 Defense Skill, the latter only being lower due to their biting bonus attack, and trained Calystrii have at least 2 more points in each of those. Other than that, the average Calystri soldier has 18 HP, 3 Natural Protection, 13 Strength, 12 Morale, 2 Encumbrance (naked), 14 Combat Speed (also naked), and 16 Map Movement (also naked).
National Units
: Darkvision (50%), Gluttony (3, effectively 1.5 supply usage), Animal
Commanders
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Calystri Scout  55  5  1 |   Stealthy (60)  Wasteland Survival  Mountain Survival  Forest Survival | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Magistrate 95 1 1 |  Sacred Darkvision (50%)  Defence Organizer (2) Reduces Unrest (1 per Month) Animal Tax Collector | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Commander 115 29 1 | | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri General 175 29 1 | | Commentary here. |
| | Calystri Presbyter 90 1 1 | 1 Sacred | Commentary here. |
 | Apprentice Magus 110 2 2 | 1 1100%    9  Supply Bonus (10) | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Magus 275 2 2 | 1121100% 10%   15 Supply Bonus (20) | Commentary here. |
 | Presbyter Magistrate 145 11 2  Capital Only | 2 Sacred Defence Organizer (2) Reduces Unrest (1 per month) Tax Collector | Commentary here. |
 | Serene Master 260 31 2 Capital Only | 1 Sacred Darkvision (50%) Animal | Commentary here. |
 | Magistrate Magus 370 2 2 Capital Only | 2111100% 10%  15 Sacred  Old Age (44/30) Tax Collector | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Senator 465 2 4 Capital Only | 211221100% 10% 19 Sacred Supply Bonus (20) | Commentary here. |
 | Howler Champion 95 7 1  Non-fort Highlands  Non-fort Mountains | Darkvision (50%)  Chaos Recruitment (5)  Animal Awe (+1)  Detested (-1)  Berserker (+2)  Pillager (5)  Causes Unrest (2 per Month)  Corpse Eater (3) Bonus HP per Corpse (1 to Max of 10)  Undisciplined Animal Wasteland Survival Mountain Survival | Commentary here. |
Troops
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Calystri Mititia 20 3 15 | | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri City Guard 25 11 22 |  Castle Defence Bonus (1)  Patrol Bonus (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Crossbowman 25 31 22 | | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Footman 25 13 22 | Formation Fighter (2) | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Soldier 25 29 22 | Formation Fighter (2) | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Pikeneer 25 27 22 | Formation Fighter (2) | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Man at Arms 30 31 29 | Darkvision (50%) Animal | Commentary here. |
 | Calystri Senatorial Guard 35 30 29 |  Bodyguard (2) Formation Fighter (2) | Commentary here. |
 | Serene One 35 31 29 Capital Only | Sacred Darkvision (50%) Animal | Commentary here. |
 | Howler 40 7 14 Non-fort Highlands Non-fort Mountains | Darkvision (50%) Chaos Recruitment (5) Animal Awe (+1) Detested (-1) Berserker (2) Pillager (2) Causes Unrest (.4 per Month) Corpse Eater (2) Bonus HP per Corpse (1 to Max of 8) Undisciplined Animal Wasteland Survival Mountain Survival | Commentary here. |
National Spells and Item
Summons
Ritual
| Summon Spell | Unit | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herd of Elephants (Conjuration 3) 2 and 20 |  Elephant x 5 + [1/2 per lvl] | Animal  Trample | Commentary here. |
| Pride of Lions (Conjuration 3) 2 and 9 |  Great Lion x 15+ | Darkvision (50%) Undisciplined Animal | Commentary here. |
| Ambush of Tigers (Conjuration 3) 2 and 9 |  Tiger x 15+ | Darkvision (50%) Undisciplined Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. |
| Herd of Buffaloes (Conjuration 3) 2 and 8 |  Buffalo x 5 + [1/2 per lvl] | Berserker (+2) Animal Trample | Commentary here. |
Magic Access
See Magic Access. These guides supplement the summaries at the top.
General Access
Elements
- 2 on Magistrate Maguses (capital-only), and on one-in-three Calystri Maguses off-capital
- No Air magic
- 1 on one-in-three Calystri Senators (capital-only)
- 2 on one-in-three Magistrate Maguses (capital-only), 1 on one-in-three Apprentice Maguses off-capital
Sorcery
- 2 on one-in-three Calystri Maguses
- 1 on one-in-twenty Calystri Maguses, no Death magic otherwise
- 2 on Calystri Maguses
- No Glamour magic
Rites
- 1 on one-in-twenty Calystri Maguses, no Blood magic otherwise
- 2 on Presbyter Magistrates (capital-only), 1 on Calystri Presbyters off-capital
Crosspaths
- 2212/2122: Magma spells, "odd" Fire spells, Healing Light, Gifts from Heaven, Moonvine Bracelet
- 21112: Geyser, Acid spells, Rune Smasher, Mossbody, Foul Vapors
- 2112/11112/1212: Skull of Fire, Bane Fire spells, Nether spells, Manikin summons
- 1221: Shield of the Accursed
- 11121: Illearth summons (with Communions)
Boosted Access
The Copper Arm
22 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3) or Calystri Senator (1 in 3) + 
The Silver Arms Unique
22 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3) or Calystri Senator (1 in 3) + 
The The Copper Arm and The Silver Arms are especially useful in the 
Nature and 
Death paths.
Multi-Path Access
Getting the four 
Astral boosters is tricky, requiring Uniques and/or empowerment.
Ring of Sorcery
2 Prester King (1 in 5) +
Ring of Wizardry
2 Prester King (1 in 5) + Ring of Sorcery +
Fire
Highest Starting: 2 Magistrate Magus, Calystri Senator, or Calystri Magus (1 in 3)
Skull of Fire
11 Calystri Magus (1 in 20)
Air
No national access.
Water
Highest Starting: 1 Calystri Senator (1 in 3)
Contact Naiad
12 Calystri Senator (1 in 3) + 
Naiad has 3
Orb of Atlantis Unique
11 Calystri Senator (1 in 3) +
Earth
Highest Starting: 2 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3) or Calystri Senator (1 in 3)
The Tome of Gaia Unique
22 Calystri Senator (1 in 3)
Astral
Highest Starting: 2 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3), Calystri Senator (1 in 3), or Calystri Magus (1 in 3)
Coin of Meteoritic Iron
21 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3) or Calystri Senator (1 in 3) +
12 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3) or Calystri Senator (1 in 3) +
Death
Highest Starting: 1 Calystri Magus (1 in 20)
Ether Gate
11 Calystri Magus (1 in 20) +
Forest Troll Tribe
2 Calystri Magus or Calystri Senator +
Troll Shaman has at least 1.
Nature
Highest Starting: 2 Calystri Magus or Calystri Senator
Contact Naiad
12 Calystri Senator (1 in 3) +
Naiad has 3
The Tome of Gaia Unique
22 Calystri Senator (1 in 3)
Moonvine Bracelet
12 Calystri Senator or Magistrate Magus +
Glamour
No national access.
Troll King's Court
2 Magistrate Magus (1 in 3) or Calystri Senator (1 in 3) +
Troll King has 
1
Forest Troll Tribe
2 Calystri Magus or Calystri Senator +
Troll Shaman has a 1 in 4 chance of 1.
Blood
Highest Starting: 1 Calystri Magus (1 in 20)
1 on 5% of your Calystri Maguses is enough to do some small-scale blood farming, but bootstrapping will be slow. With all that being said, your 1's also have 2, so they can do Blood Fecundity and craft the Armor of Twisting Thorns if you try.
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
Format for putting a pretender build in.
Chassis: Awake Titan of Crossroads
Paths: 457
Bless: MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen.
Scales: 
6
2
0
3
1
2
3
Format for putting a pretender build in.
Chassis: Awake Titan of Crossroads
Paths: 457
Bless: MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen.
Scales: 6203123
Weaknesses
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