"The Machaka of the early age is influenced by the old pen and paper RPG Powers and Perils. In the fantastic campaign setting of this game there was a nation of African stock led by great men that were released from a great sleeping city. The notion of a released race of superior men was attractive. Various myths, tales, films and "African" fantasy concepts have been mashed together and mixed with the middle age Machaka ideas. My first idea of clans based on body parts like liver, heart, hand, head and leg, did not feel right and was replaced with animals, more fitting with the spiders of the middle age.

The nation evolved side by side with Berytos, but it took a bit longer to finish. Creating two nations together and intertwining their history gave them both additional life. It is probably something I want to do with more new nations in the future." - Illwinter

Machaka is an old sacral kingdom divided into totemic clans. The clans follow their totemic spirits and worship them as bringers of civilization and tell myths about their interactions with men. For centuries the Lion Clan has dominated the others and formed a unified kingdom under their wise rule. The Lion Clan is blessed by Lion and they are superior to other men. The Great Men of Mababwe, called ’Colossi’ by Arcoscephalean historians, have ruled the plains since Hyena was coerced to teach metalworking to men and Rhino was defeated by spears longer than his. From Great Mababwe, the semi-divine Colossi of the Lion Clan rule their lesser kin as sacred Kings and Queens. There are many totemic clans, but some have been more influential. Hyena, Rhino, Elephant and Spider all serve Lion with their totemic masters’ skills and guidance. Recent contact with Berytos and other nations has seen the rise of ambition among the Colossi royalty and the Lion Kings are preparing for the Awakening of Lion. Machakans prefer hot lands.

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Magic Access	Alt. Access	Unit Summary	Core Abilities	Buildings
3 (rare 4) 3 (rare 4) 3 3 2 (rare 3) 2	Hero 3	Light Infantry with Tower Shields Archers Rhino Clan: Heavy Infantry Spider Clan: Poison, Spies, Spider Riders Good-Morale Lions & Elephants Sacred Colossi Lion Warriors	Beastmaster tight-rein Forge Bonus (1) Cause Unrest (+2/Month) Heretic (2) Disease Healer (1) Wasteland Survival Forest Survival	Standard Forts

Capitol Gems: 1212

Heat limit + 1

Prefers Heat Scale + 2

• Geas (Thaumaturgy 3)
  2
  Single-target magic that puts a stronger version of Rage upon the target, having them spend their rounds attacking random units nearby. Geas is very hard to resist with Magic Resistance (+4 to the penetration roll). Each round, Geased units may attempt a Morale check of some sort to shirk off the Geas; if they manage it, they get Cursed. The range of Geas is lacking, at least for mages far from the frontlines.

• Pride of Lions Great Lion x 15+ (Conjuration 3)
  2 for 9.
  Commentary here.
• Herd of Elephants Elephant x 5+ (Conjuration 3)
  2 for 20
  Commentary here.
• Weavers of the Woods (Enchantment 5)
  4 for 6+
  Commentary here.

• Kithaironic Lion Pelt: (Construction 3)
  11 for 21
  Conentary here.
• Totem Shield: (Construction 5)
  11 for 44
  Conentary here.
• Spirit Mask: (Construction 5)
  21 for 84
  Conentary here.

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Nations
Early Ages	Arcoscephale • Ermor • Ulm • Pyrène, • Marverni • Sauromatia • T'ien Ch'i • Machaka • Mictlan • Abysia • Caelum • C'tis • Pangaea • Agartha • Tir na n'Og • Fomoria • Vanheim • Helheim • Niefelheim • Muspelheim • Rus • Kailasa • Lanka • Yomi • Hinnom • Ur • Berytos • Xibalba • Mekone • Ubar • Atlantis • R'lyeh • Pelagia • Oceania • Therodos
Middle Ages	Arcoscephale • Ermor • Sceleria • Pythium • Man • Eriu • Ulm • Pyrène • Marignon • Mictlan • T'ien Ch'i • Machaka • Agartha • Abysia • Caelum • C'tis • Pangaea • Asphodel • Vanheim • Jotunheim • Nidavangr • Vanarus • Bandar Log • Shinuyama • Ashdod • Uruk • Nazca • Xibalba • Phlegra • Phaeacia • Ind • Na'ba • Atlantis • R'lyeh • Pelagia • Oceania • Ys
Late Ages	Arcoscephale • Pythium • Lemuria • Man • Ulm • Marignon • Mictlan • T'ien Ch'i • Jomon • Agartha • Abysia • Caelum • C'tis • Pangaea • Midgård • Utgård • Bogarus • Patala • Gath • Ragha • Xibalba • Phlegra • Vaettiheim • Feminie • Piconye • Andramania • Atlantis • R'lyeh • Erytheia