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EA Pyrène, Kingdom of the Bekrydes
Lore
Pyrène is a realm of sprawling caverns beneath a densely forested mountain range. Here the Bekrydes, cave dwelling humans, have formed a kingdom. The Bekrydes live troglopastoral lives, herding Cave Cows and Blind Goats through their vast caverns in search of mushroom meadows and muck fields filled with nutritious mineral. With the aid of ancient giants skilled in crafting and farming the Bekrydes have spread to the mountains and forests surrounding their cavernous realm. The Bekrydes are primitive by most standards, but with the guidance of the Basajaunak and the Jentilak, they have learned how to craft metal and now the Bekrydes field small groups of elite warriors with metal armaments. In the mountains above the Pyrène caverns lies mount Anboto, where the Sorginak gathers. These servants of a primordial storm deity have been allies of the Jentilak since time immemorial. Now they aid the Bekryde kings as a favor to the Jentilak. In the mountains also live the Tartalo, sheep herding cyclopses of limited mental faculties.
"EA Pyrène is a nation inspired by basque mythology and an Ars Magica rpg campaign of mine, set in the Pyrenees. The caves of Ariège and prehistoric cave paintings combined with the Bekryde myth were great inspirational sources for the setting. The giants of basque myth were also incorporated and one of my players played a character of giant descent. In dominions more of the basque myths have been reworked and incorporated, although I would like to add some more stuff." -Illwinter
General Overview
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National Features
| Magic Access | Alt. Access | Unit Summary | Core Abilities | Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 3 (rare 4)  3 (rare 4)  2  2  1 | Human infantry Giant infantry Boulder throwing giants |  Fire Resistance  Cold Resistance  Mountain Survival  Darkvision  Undisciplined  Gluttony  Forge Bonus |  Standard Forts Temples cost 300  Labs cost 300 |
Capitol Gems: 2
3
1
National Special Features
Extra gold and resources
in cave forts.
National Units
Commanders
: Fire Resistance (5), Cold Resistance (5), Mountain Survival, Darkvision (50)
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bekryde Scout 35  3  1  Cave Recruit |   Stealthy (60) | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde Champion 35 4 1 Cave Recruit | Undisciplined | Commentary here. |
| | Bekryde Commander 55 14 1 | | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde Shaman 185 4 2 | 11 1100%    7  Sacred | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde Shepherd 55 2 2 Cave Recruit  Capital Recruit |  Beastmaster (+2)  Summon Allies | Commentary here. |
 | Tartalo 70 3 2  Highland Recruit  Mountain Recruit Capital Recruit | Mountain Survival Gluttony (1) Beastmaster (+2) Summon Allies | Commentary here. |
 | Bebryx 140 16 1 Capital Only | 1 Sacred  Inspirational (+2) | Commentary here. |
 | Mairu Champion 110 7 2 Highland Recruit Mountain Recruit Capital Recruit | 1 7 Mountain Survival Gluttony (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Sorgina 430 1 2 Capital Only | 31111010% 17 Sacred  Shock Resistance (5)  Shape Changer Black Cat  Flying Mountain Survival Forest Survival  Supply Bonus (10) Darkvision (100)  Storm Immunity | Commentary here. |
 | Jentil 495 3 4 Capital Only | 131010% 15 Sacred Mountain Survival Supply Bonus (10)  Resource Bonus (25) Forge Bonus (2) | Commentary here. |
 | Basajaun 320 1 2  Non-fort Forests Only | 211100% 13 Sacred Forest Survival Supply Bonus (10) Forge Bonus (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Basandere 355 1 2 Non-fort Forests Only | 1121100% 15 Sacred Forest Survival Supply Bonus (70) | Commentary here. |
Troops
: Fire Resistance (5), Cold Resistance (5), Mountain Survival, Darkvision (50)
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bekryde 12 2 4 Cave Recruit |  Undisciplined | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde 12 2 4 Cave Recruit | Undisciplined | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde Warrior 12 3 4 Cave Recruit | Undisciplined | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde Hunter 10 3 3 Cave Recruit | Undisciplined | Commentary here. |
| | Bekryde Infantry 12 11 9 | | Commentary here. |
 | Bekryde Heavy Infantry 12 14 9 | | Commentary here. |
 | Mairu Warrior 35 3 15 Capital Recruit Highland Fort Recruit Mountain Fort Recruit | Mountain Survival Gluttony (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Mairu Hurler 35 3 15 Capital Recruit Highland Fort Recruit Mountain Fort Recruit | Mountain Survival  Siege Bonus (5) Gluttony (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Bebryx Guard 20 16 16 Capital Only | Sacred  Bodyguard (2) | Commentary here. |
Summons
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Aatxe | Fire Resistance (25)  Fire Shield (8)  Ethereal  Trample  Spirit Sight | Commentary here. |
National Spells and Items
Ritual
- Send Aatxe
Aatxe Remote Summon - Assassination (Conjuration 6) 3 for 6
Commentary here.
Items
- Flying Ointment
(Construction 3) 21 for 105
Commentary here.
Strategy
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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: 
4
57
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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