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====== MA T'ien Ch'i, Imperial Bureaucracy  ====== 

===== Lore =====
The Celestial Empire of T'ien Ch'i is ancient. Since the founding of the Empire, peace has reigned and a Bureaucracy of great efficiency has evolved. Ministers and officials chosen by skill rather than birth govern the Empire. The Emperor and his family are considered divine, but are not involved in the administration. The cavalry of T'ien Ch'i is well known and the infantry is varied and versatile. The eunuchs who run the Bureaucracy are able to conscript troops for the defense of provinces as part of the taxes due to the Emperor. A magic tradition called The Way is practiced by hermits and scholars in the kingdom. Prominent Masters of the Way come to the Heavenly Gate in the capital to be ordained as Celestial Masters. These mage-priests can summon heavenly beings from the Celestial Sphere to serve the Empire.

//"T'ien Ch'i is obviously influenced by China.... Chinese history is rich and there is plenty to draw upon. Daoism and its five elements, inner alchemy, and quest for longevity inspired the Masters of the Way as did the T'ien Shih—celestial master—of institutional Daoism convert into the Celestial Master of T'ien Ch'i. Heroes come in plenty in the Chinese tales and the Seven Immortals are all interesting figures. Sun Wukong and his friends are perhaps even more so. There is plenty of stuff to expand on should I or a merry modder find the time. Finally, T'ien Ch'i has been inspired by movies from Hong Kong, China, and Korea"// -- Illwinter

===== General Overview =====

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

^  Magic Access                                                                                                                                                                                      ^  Alt. Access                                                        ^  Unit Summary                                                                    ^  Core Abilities                                                                                                                                                               ^  Buildings                                                         ^
| {{path>W3}} (Rare 4) \\ {{path>F2}} (Rare 3) \\ {{path>A2}} (Rare 3) \\ {{path>E2}} (Rare 3)\\ {{path>S2}} (Rare 3)\\ {{path>N2}} (Rare 3)\\ {{path>G2}} (Rare 3)\\ {{path>H2}}  | **Heroes** \\ {{path>F1A1W2S3H2}} \\ {{path>A2S2D2}} \\ **Summons** \\ {{path>N1G3,50%AWESN,50%AWESN,25%AWESG}} (req. {{path>N2}})  | Cavalry \\ Heavy Infantry \\ Archers \\ Crossbows \\ Conscription  | {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] \\ {{:abilities:strength_of_the_spring.png?15&nolink}} [[Spring Power]] \\ {{:abilities:alchemist.png?15&nolink}} [[Alchemy]] \\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] Heroes | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} [[Fort|Standard Fortresses]]  |

**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>1A1W1E2S}}

**Order Limit + 1** \\
**Misfortune Limit + 1**

===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Sprite                                                            ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ^ Comments          ^
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:scout.png?nolink}}                           | **??Scout#426??**\\ {{gold}} 35\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                                                                                                  | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50)\\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]                                                                                                     | This is your default scout. It is faster, cheaper, and quicker to recruit than the Imperial Consort.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_consort.png?nolink}}                | **??Imperial Consort#813??**\\ {{gold}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                                                                                       | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (70)\\ {{:abilities:spy.png?20&nolink}} [[Spy]]                                                                                                                                                                                                    | The Imperial Consort takes two commander points, which makes it a rather sub-par scout hire. You do, however, start with one for free. Consider recruiting Imperial Consorts only if you need them for their spying abilities, like instilling unrest or stealing score graphs. |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:eunuch.png?nolink}}                          | **??Eunuch#805??**\\ {{gold}} 45\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                                                                                                 | {{:abilities:defence_organizer.png?15&nolink}} [[Defence Organizer]] \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:tax_collector.png?15&nolink}} [[Tax Collector]]                                                                                               | Do not sleep on this castrated fellow. Eunuchs are a great choice if you have an extra commander point. You should be using them to build forts in the early game as they passively increase the defense of provinces. Eunuchs can also ferry troops, and in a pinch, lead them into battle. It's handy to have a few around your border forts.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:general.png?nolink}}                         | **??General#792??**\\ {{gold}} 110\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 52 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                                                                                              | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile Archer]]                                                                                                                                                                      | Your default battle general. A great prophet chassis with a lot of map move. They even have a bow for taking pot shots. |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:armored_steppe_horse.png?nolink}}            | //??Armored Steppe Horse#3575??//  | {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]]  | It's a horse of course.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:ceremonial_master.png?nolink}}               | **??Ceremonial Master#807??**\\ {{gold}} 65\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                                                                                      | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10)                                                                                                                                                                  | Your Temple builder. Good to recruit a few of these and have them follow armies. They're also fortune tellers.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:minister_of_rituals.png?nolink}}             | **??Minister of Rituals#804??**\\ {{gold}} 100\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                                                                                   | {{path>H2}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:bringer_of_fortune.png?15&nolink}} [[Bringer of Fortune]] (2) \\                                                                                 | Suffers the same problem as the Imperial Consort. Two recruitment points means a whole Fort turn to recruit, not generally worth it unless it's your only option.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:apothecary.png?nolink}}                      | **??Apothecary#1890??**\\ {{gold}} 90\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                                                                                            | {{path>N1R7}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10)                                                                        | Worth hiring one or two for disease healing purposes and animal summoning. Your Geomancers will get diseases a lot from being old. Useful to have one of these following your mage corps.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_geomancer.png?nolink}}              | **??Imperial Geomancer#1893??**\\ {{gold}} 90\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                                                                                    | {{path>E1S1R9}} \\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old Age]]                                                                                                                                                            | Your bread and butter. You should be spamming these out everywhere for communions. They are cheap, recruitable in foreign forts, and fortune tellers. Rush Evocation 5 and spam Gifts from Heaven. Follow-up with Thaumaturgy 6 for a flexible Enslave Mind/Soul Slay battery. You should have a couple of communion masters in the frontlines casting Earth buffs like Stoneskin and Temper Armor to preserve your chaff. Geomancers are central to MA T'ien Ch'i's strategy. |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:minister_of_magic.png?nolink}}               | **??Minister of Magic#1894??**\\ {{gold}} 90\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                                                                                     | {{path>100%AWES,10%AWES}}{{path>R11}}                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | There is really no reason to hire these guys. Just recruit a Geomancer instead.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:alchemist_of_the_five_elements.png?nolink}}  | **??Alchemist of the Five Elements#1891??**\\ {{gold}} 120\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                                                                       | {{path>N1,100%FAWE,10%FAWEN}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:alchemist.png?15&nolink}} [[Alchemy]] (25)           | A better, albeit more expensive version of the Apothecary.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:master_of_the_way.png?nolink}}               | **??Master of the Way#808??**\\ {{gold}} 190\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ Recruit Anywhere                                                                                                                                 | {{path>W1H1,100%AWSNG}}{{path>R9}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]]                                                                                                                                                    | This is your research monkey, and a fantastic mage in a pinch. Adds Water to your communions with the random Astral. Gives you cheap access to Glamor. They're all priests too so they can be mobilized to fight an undead enemy in a pinch.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:prince_general.png?nolink}}                  | **??Prince General#793??**\\ {{gold}} 335\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 55 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only                                                                                                  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:strength_of_the_spring.png?15&nolink}} [[Spring Power]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2)                                                                                                                 | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:cataphracted_war_horse.png?nolink}}          | //??Cataphracted War Horse#3581??//  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_alchemist.png?nolink}}              | **??Imperial Alchemist??**\\ {{gold}} 315 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only                                                                                             | {{path>F1A1W1E1N2,100%FAWE,10%FAWEN}}{{path>R19}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:disease_healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Disease Healer]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:alchemist.png?15&nolink}} [[Alchemy]] (50)  | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:celestial_master.png?nolink}}                | **??Celestial Master#803??**\\ {{gold}} 415\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only                                                                                                 | {{path>A1W2E1S1G1H2,100%AWSNG,10%AWSNG}}{{path>R19}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]]                                                                                                                                  | Commentary here.  |


==== Troops ====
^ Sprite                                                            ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ^ Comments          ^
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:Footman.png?nolink}}                       | **??Footman#794??**\\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:Footman_2.png?nolink}}                     | **??Footman#795??**\\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 11 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:Footman_3.png?nolink}}                     | **??Footman#796??**\\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 11 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:archer.png?nolink}}                        | **??Archer#797??**\\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 12 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9                                                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:ministry_guardsman.png?nolink}}            | **??Ministry Guardsman#1902??**\\ {{gold}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 14 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14                                                                                  | {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_Footman.png?nolink}}              | **??Imperial Footman#800??**\\ {{gold}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16                                                                                     |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_archer.png?nolink}}               | **??Imperial Archer#801??**\\ {{gold}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_crossbowman.png?nolink}}          | **??Imperial Crossbowman#802??**\\ {{gold}} 13\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16                                                                                 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_city_guard.png?nolink}}           | **??Imperial City Guard#1900??**\\ {{gold}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18                                                                                 | {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_guard.png?nolink}}                | **??Imperial Guard#798??**\\ {{gold}} 15\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 23 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21                                                                                       | {{:abilities:bodyguard.png?15&nolink}} [[Bodyguard]] (4)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:Horseman.png?nolink}}                      | **??Horseman#788??**\\ {{gold}} 25\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 17 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24                                                                                             | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile-archer]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:heavy_Horseman.png?nolink}}                | **??Heavy Horseman#789??**\\ {{gold}} 25\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 27 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24                                                                                       | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:mobile_archer.png?15&nolink}} [[Mobile-archer]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:imperial_Horseman.png?nolink}}             | **??Imperial Horseman#790??**\\ {{gold}} 30\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 40 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 36                                                                                    | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:armored_steppe_horse.png?nolink}}          | //??Armored Steppe Horse#3574??//  | {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]]  | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:red_guard.png?nolink}}                     | **??Red Guard#791??**\\ {{gold}} 50\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 55 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only                                       | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:strength_of_the_spring.png?15&nolink}} [[Spring Power]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ma:tien_chi:cataphracted_war_horse.png?nolink}}        | //??Cataphracted War Horse#3581??//  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal]]  | Commentary here.  |


==== Heroes ====
^ Sprite                                                           ^ Unit Name                                              ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ^ Comments          ^
| {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:immortal.png?nolink}}                     | **??Ho Hsien-Ku - Immortal??**\\                       | {{path>A1N2R11}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\ {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]]\\  {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (20)\\ {{:abilities:healer.png?15&nolink}} [[Healer]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]]\\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]]\\ [[Female]]                                       | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:immortal_2.png?nolink}}                   | **??Lu Tung-Pin - Immortal??**\\                       | {{path>F1A1W2S3H2R19}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\  {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]]\\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (3)\\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]]                                                                                                                                                         | Commentary here.  |
| {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:master_with_the_Iron_crutch.png?nolink}}  | **??Li T'ieh-Kuai - Master With The Iron Crutch??**\\  | {{path>A2S2D2R17}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]]\\  {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]]\\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (7)\\ {{:abilities:old_age.png?15&nolink}} [[Old-Age]] (865\500)\\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]\\ {{{abilities:plague_carrier.png?15&nolink}} [[Plague Carrier]] (5)\\ [[Start Affliction]] (100)  | Commentary here.  |

===== National Spells and Item =====
==== Summons ====
==Ritual==
^ Summon Spell ^ Unit  ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^
| **??Celestial Servant??** \\ // (Conjuration 1) // \\ {{path>E1S1}} and {{gems>1E}}  | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Celestial_Servant.png?nolink}} \\ **??Celestial Servant#903??**  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:gluttony.png?15&nolink}} [[Gluttony]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Commentary here.  |
| **??Ambush of Tigers??** \\ // (Conjuration 3) // \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>9N}}  | {{:nations:ea:kailasa:tiger.png?nolink}} \\ **??Tiger#1140??** x 15+  | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]]  | Commentary here.  |
| **??Herd of Buffaloes??** \\ // (Conjuration 3) // \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>8N}}  | {{:nations:ea:ur:buffalo.png?nolink}} \\ **??Buffalo#3009??** x 5 + [1/2 per lvl]  | {{:abilities:berserker.png?15&nolink}} [[Berserker]] (+2) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]]  | Commentary here.  |
| **??Celestial Hounds??** \\ // (Conjuration 4) // \\ {{path>A1S1}} and {{gems>2A}}  | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Celestial_hound.png?nolink}} \\ **??Celestial Hound#1338??** x 2  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Shock]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (+10) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:Flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Commentary here.  |
| **??Contact Huli Jing??** \\ // (Conjuration 6) // \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>30N}}  | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Huli_Jing.png?nolink}} \\ **??Huli Jing#1908??**  | {{path>N1G3,50%AWESN,50%AWESN,25%AWESG}}{{path>R15}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+80) \\ {{:abilities:magic_power.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Power]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:supply_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Supply Bonus]] (+10) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ [[Female]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Huli Jing#1909??)  | Commentary here. |
| :::  | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Huli_Jing_2.png?nolink}} \\ //??Huli Jing#1909??//  | - {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ + {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechanger]] (??Huli Jing#1908??)  | Commentary here.  |
| **??Call Celestial Soldiers??** \\ // (Conjuration 6) // \\ {{path>A2S1}} and {{gems>15A}}  | {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Celestial_Soldier.png?nolink}} \\ **??Celestial Soldier#902??** x 6  | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Commentary here.  |
| **??Living Mercury??** \\ // (Enchantment 5) // \\ {{path>W1E1}} and {{gems>6W}}  | {{:nations:ea:agartha:living_mercury.png?nolink}} \\ **??Living Mercury#3762??**  | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:poison_cloud.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Cloud]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:blind.png?15&nolink}} [[Blind Fighter]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:affliction_resistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Affliction Resistance]] (99) \\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?15&nolink}} [[Slash Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistance]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:spiritform.png?15&nolink}} [[Spiritform]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Shapechange Below HP]] (105) (??Living Mercury#3763??)  | Commentary here.  |


==== Other Spells and Items ====
=== Combat ===
  * **??Celestial Chastisement??**: (Evocation 5) {{path>S3}} \\ A gem-less version of ??Control??, inficts some damage and then takes control of the target. Only works against [[Magic Being]]s. A lot of good units are Magic Beings.

=== Ritual ===
  * **??Internal Alchemy??**: (Alteration 5) {{path>W2S1}} and {{gems>10W}} \\ Reduces the caster's age by 15 years but has a chance to give the caster [[Insane|insanity]]. Your troop lineup is unlikely to get old unless hit with [[Decay]], but it is occasionally useful if you luck into a strong indie with the given paths.
  * **??Thousand Year Ginseng??**: (Construction 4) {{path>N1}} and {{gems>4N}} \\ Commentary here.

=== Items ===
  * **??Sword of the Five Elements??**: {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Sword_of_the_Five_Elements.png?nolink}} (Construction 3) {{path>F1W1}} and {{gems>2F2W}} \\ Grants the user Reinvigoration and a lot of Attack and Defense. Useful on a Mage to protect himself and reduce [[Fatigue]]; because of the low price, you could mass-produce them to give to all of your Communion mages. Other weapons have better DPS effects.
  * **??Armor of the Five Elements??**: {{:nations:ea:tien_chi:Armor_of_the_Five_Elements.png?nolink}} (Construction 3) {{path>E1A1}} and {{gems>2E2A}} \\ Light but high-[[Protection|PROT]] armor that grants +4 HP plus minor resistance to Fire, Shock, Cold, and Magic. It's useful on thugs since the resistances it provides offer some survivability against a broad array of thug-killers (??Incinerate??, ??Lightning Bolt??, ??Frozen Heart??, ??Mind Burn??, etc.).

== Discount Items ==
  * **??Chi Shoes??**: {{:items:Chi_Shoes.png?nolink}} (Construction 3) {{path>A1}} and {{gems>4A}} \\ Provides the wearer with an additional attack per round. This is useful on high-strength units who can already get around quickly; unfortunately, your [[Flying]] Mages aren't that strong, while your Strong commanders aren't that mobile (or can't wear shoes).
  * **??Jade Armor??**: {{:items:jade_armor.png?nolink}} (Construction 7) {{path>W2E1}} and {{gems>10W5E}} \\ Commentary here.

===== Magic Access =====
//See [[Magic Access]].// These guides supplement the summaries at the top.

=== Fire ===
{{path>F2}} ??Imperial Alchemist?? (1 in 4) needs a level of empowerment to potentially make the unique ??The Ruby Eye?? and another level to make a ??Flame Helmet??.

=== Air ===
Both ??Celestial Master?? and ??Imperial Alchemist?? can have {{path>A2}}, but an {{path>A2}} ??Celestial Master?? (1 in 5), with a {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral booster may make the unique ??Tome of High Power??. Even with it, empowerment is needed climb higher.

=== Water ==
{{path>W3}} ??Celestial Master?? (1 in 5) has an easy climb. With one easy to make {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}Water booster can attempt the unique ??Orb of Atlantis??. With {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire boosters, can make a ??Staff of Elemental Mastery#76??.

=== Earth ===
Both ??Celestial Master?? and ??Imperial Alchemist?? can have {{path>E2}}. The {{path>E2}} ??Imperial Alchemist?? (1 in 4) can attempt the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. With lots of boosters to get to {{path>A4E4}}, (and maybe an {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air random instead of an {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth random because {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air boosters are tough to get to), either can make a ??Staff of Elemental Mastery#82??. ??Celestial Master?? has the right crosspaths for the unique ??Atlas of Creation??.

=== Astral ===
{{path>S2}} ??Celestial Master?? (1 in 5) is the highest available. ??Celestial Master??s have the right crosspaths for a ??Coin of Meteoritic Iron??, the unique ??Tome of High Power??, (both reasonably easy to get), the unique ??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur??, and the unique ??Atlas of Creation??, (much harder).

The hero, ??Lu Tung-Pin - Immortal??, has {{path>S3}}. It has the crosspaths to make the unique ??Tome of High Power??, but, considering that the easiest {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air booster to get is the ??Tome of High Power??, it isn't very helpful.

=== Death ===
**No recruitable access.** The hero, ??Li T'ieh-Kuai - Master With The Iron Crutch??, has {{path>D2}}.

{{path>N1G4}} (a {{path>N1}} ??Celestial Master?? (1 in 5) with three {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour boosters), can ??Summon Fay Prince?? in Cold for {{path>D1}} or cast ??Faerie Court?? in Cold for a 1 in 2 chance of {{path>D2}}.

{{path>N3}} can cast ??Forest Troll Tribe?? for at least {{path>D1}}.

=== Nature ===
{{path>N2}} ??Imperial Alchemist?? (1 in 4) is the highest available and with an {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth booster, (or just use an {{path>E2}} ??Imperial Alchemist?? (1 in 4)), can make the unique ??The Tome of Gaia??. A (path>N1}} ??Celestial Master?? (1 in 5) with two {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}Nature boosters can make a ??Moonvine Bracelet??.

=== Glamour ===
{{path>G2}} ??Celestial Master?? (1 in 5), with ??Earth Boots?? and a ??Gossamer Veil??, can make a ??Mirage Crystal??. A {{path>F1}} ??Celestial Master??, with three {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour boosters and a {{:misc:magic:fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire booster, may make the unique ??The Sword of Many Colors??. (The third {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}Glamour booster is the difficult one to get.) The ??Celestial Master??s also have the right crosspaths for the unique ??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur??, but getting all the needed boosters is rough.

{{path>N2}} can ??Contact Hull Jing?? for {{path>G3}}.

=== Blood ===
**No national access.** {{path>N5}} can ??Awaken Treelord?? for a 1 in 3 chance of a stationary {{path>B1}}.


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