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On the dark and densely forested island of Lanka, Rakshasas, demon ogres from an earlier era, still linger. Gifted with tremendous strength, they once fought the Devatas of Kailasa, but since then the most powerful of the Rakshasas have left this world for the Nether Realms. The remaining Rakshasas have captured and enslaved the monkey people of Kailasa and made them serve as warriors, hunters or food. The Rakshasas had no use for the peaceful White Ones and Kala-Mukhas, Rakshasa halfbreeds, lead the monkey people of Lanka. Since the enslavement of the apes, the ancient conflict between the Devatas of Kailasa and the Rakshasas of Lanka has been renewed. Rakshasas have an affinity for blood magic and in times of strife they are drawn to the blood of innocents.
"The latest addition to the monkey business was Lanka, the mythical kingdom of Ravana. The nation is in many ways similar to Kailasa, but rakshasas of various forms replace the yakshas and yavanas, and blood magic and cannibalism is prevalent. I confess to having a weakness for great ape sorcerers and necromancers in semi-civilized apparel, preferably raging and howling with gory mouths. Hindu myth is rich and you could probably make a Dominions game based entirely on Hindu nations, beings and gods." -Illwinter
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Magic Access | Alt. Access | Unit Summary | Core Abilities | Buildings |
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3 (Rare 4) 3 (Rare 4) 2 (Rare 3) 2 (Rare 3) 2 (Rare 3) 2 | Summons 2333 3233 3323 (req. 52) 3132 (req. 41) | Archers, from small apes to large apes and Rakshasas Light infantry, from small apes to large apes Strong Rakshasa infantry | Animal Demon Forest Survival Reanimator Priest Gluttony Chaos Power Darkvision | Standard Forts |
Capitol Gems: 132
Turmoil Limit + 1
Heat Limit + 1
Prefers Heat Scale + 2
Reanimation: National priests can reanimate the dead.
Better Blood Hunts: Blood hunts give more blood slaves in turmoil and less in order.
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Markata Scout 25 1 1 | Stealthy (60) Mountain Survival Forest Survival Animal | Commentary here. | |
Atavi Chieftain 60 8 1 Forest Recruit | Stealthy (40) Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Bandar Commander 105 18 1 | Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Bandaraja 160 19 2 | Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Raktapata 110 3 2 | 117 Sacred Animal Forest Survival Reanimator Priest | Commentary here. | |
Yogini 210 5 2 | 12113 Supply Bonus (20) Animal Forest Survival Reanimator Priest Female | Commentary here. | |
Kala-Mukha 240 5 2 | 1291100% Sacred Darkvision (50%) Gluttony (1) Animal Forest Survival Reanimator Priest | Commentary here. | |
Rakshasi 425 2 4 Capital Only | 11111172200% 10% Sacred Fire Vulnerability (5) Stealthy (40) Chaos Power (1) Supply Bonus (10) Gluttony (8) Need Not Eat Demon Forest Survival Reanimator Priest Female Shape Changer (Manushya Rakshasi) | Commentary here. | |
Manushya Rakshasi | 11111172200% 10% Sacred Fire Vulnerability (5) Stealthy (40) Chaos Power (1) Supply Bonus (10) Seduction (Morale vs. 9) Gluttony (8) Need Not Eat Demon Forest Survival Reanimator Priest Female Shape Changer (Rakshasi) | Commentary here. | |
Raksharaja 550 19 2 Capital Only | 2122171100% 10% Fire Vulnerability (5) Chaos Power (1) Gluttony (7) Need Not Eat Demon Forest Survival Reanimator Priest | Commentary here. |
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Markata 5 1 3 Forest Recruit | Undisciplined Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Markata Archer 5 2 3 Forest Recruit | Undisciplined Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Atavi Archer 7 3 3 Forest Recruit | Stealthy (40) Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Atavi Infantry 7 3 3 Forest Recruit | Stealthy (40) Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Light Bandar Archer 16 6 8 | Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Bandar Warrior 16 11 8 | Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Asara 35 3 21 | Sacred Darkvision (100%) Chaos Power (1) Gluttony (1) Demon Forest Survival Eyes (1) | Commentary here. | |
Anusara 35 3 21 | Sacred Darkvision (100%) Chaos Power (1) Demon Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Kala-Mukha Warrior 50 18 32 | Sacred Darkvision (50%) Gluttony (1) Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Palankasha 55 15 31 Capital Only | Sacred Darkvision (100%) Chaos Power (1) Gluttony (2) Demon Forest Survival | Commentary here. |
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Bapu - Apostate Raja | 2 Sacred Cold Resistance (15) Poison Resistance (25) Fear (5) Pillager (25) Poor Amphibian Inanimate Need Not Eat Does Not Heal Naturally Spirit Sight Reanimator Priest | Commentary here. |
: Cold Resistance (15), Poison Resistance (25), Poor Amphibian, Undead, Need Not Eat, Forest Survival, Spirit Sight
: Fire Vulnerability (5), Chaos Power (1), Demon, Forest Survival
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Gana Host of Ganas (Conj. 2) | Ethereal | Commentary here. | |
Possessed Corpse Summon Vetalas (Conj. 5) | Inanimate Does Not Heal Naturally Wounded Shape Vetala | Commentary here. | |
Vetala | Ethereal | Commentary here. | |
Rakshasa Summon Rakshasas (Blood 1) | Sacred Gluttony (4) Need Not Eat | Commentary here. | |
Praghasa Feast of Flesh (Blood 2) | Sacred Gluttony (7) | Commentary here. | |
Asrapa Summon Asrapas (Blood 3) | 117 Sacred Chaos Power (1) Berserker (3) Demon Female | Commentary here. | |
Rakshasa Warrior Summon Rakshasa Warriors (Blood 4) | Sacred Gluttony (4) Need Not Eat | Commentary here. | |
Sandhyabala Summon Sandhyabalas (Blood 5) | Sacred Fire Vulnerability (10) Stealthy (40) Dark Power (1) Gluttony (4) Need Not Eat | Commentary here. | |
Dakini Summon Dakini (Blood 6) | 313219 Sacred Shock Resistance (5) Chaos Power (1) Fear (6) Damage Reversal (12 vs. MR) Flying Demon Spirit Sight Female | Commentary here. | |
Samanishada Summon Samanishada (Blood 7) | Sacred Fire Vulnerability (10) Stealthy (60) Dark Power (2) Ambidextrous (2) Gluttony (4) Assassin Need Not Eat | Commentary here. | |
Mandeha Mandeha Mandeha Summon Mandeha (Blood 8) | 332321 / 323321 / 233321 Sacred Casts each battle: Battle Darkness Fire Vulnerability (10) Shock Resistance (5 or 0) Dark Power (3) Chaos Power (2) Fear (7 or 8) Cause Unrest (+5/month) Sleep Aura (15) Gluttony (10) Flying Need Not Eat Spirit Sight Reanimator Priest | Commentary here. | |
Danava Summon Danavas (Blood 8) | 29250% 50% 50% 50% Sacred Fire Vulnerability (5) Chaos Power (2) Fear (5) Ambidextrous (8) Need Not Eat Demon Spirit Sight | Commentary here. | |
Daitya Summon Daitya (Blood 8) | 211350% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 233321 Sacred Fire Vulnerability (5) Chaos Power (2) Need Not Eat Demon Spirit Sight | Commentary here. |
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Chassis: Awake Titan of Crossroads
Paths: 457
Bless: MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen.
Scales: 6203123
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