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EA Ulm, Enigma of Steel
Lore
Ulm is a land of cold mountains and dense forests. These wild lands were settled by proud and fierce barbarians in ages past. Their ancestry has made the inhabitants of the forests stronger and more resilient to the cold climate than ordinary men. Upon becoming men, youngsters are given a single knife and left in the forest at first snowfall. Those who survive the winter are allowed to return to their family. The barbarians of Ulm live in small settlements ruled by chieftains and warrior-smiths who search for the Enigma of Steel. Steel is a sacred metal and its maker is as well. Smithing has become the equivalent of making a sacrifice to the Lord and no other culture has developed such skill in forging magical items. Horses are rare and those who use them in warfare are held in contempt. Sneak attacks, on the other hand, are common, and many warriors use stealth to engage opponents in hand-to-hand combat.
"Ulm is a nation that goes through major changes with the eras. In early times it is a barbarian nation. Think Conan! Or at least, think of the first five minutes of Conan, the Barbarian, when Conan's family is slaughtered by Thulsa Doom and the young boy is brought to slavery. Think of fur-dressed shamans and warrior smiths speaking of the Enigma of Steel. Then think of the German tribes described by Caesar in The Gallic Wars, the Roman disaster of the Teutoburger Forest, and the pagan temple at Irminsul. Ulm in the early era is an Ulm before the arrival of civilization" -Illwinter
General Overview
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National Features
| Magic Access | Alt. Access | Unit Summary | Core Abilities | Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 3 (Rare 4) 3 (Rare 4) 1 (Rare 2) 1 (Rare 2)  1 (Rare 2)  1 (Rare 2)  1 | Hero 233 1 2212 | Barbarians - Strong - Poor MR Strong medium infantry Stealthy infantry |  Cold Resistance  Snow Move  Skirmisher  Ambidextrous  Stealthy  Mountain Survival  Forest Survival  Forge Bonus |  Standard Forts Forts produce 25% more resources  |
Capitol Gems: 3
1
2
Cold Limit + 1
The Ulmish are Size 3 beings (three-to-a-square) otherwise known as humans, with interesting quirks. The average Ulmish man has 13 HP and 12 Strength, while the average Ulmish woman has 12 HP and 11 Strength. All unmagical Ulmish have an elevated 13 Combat Speed and 16 Map Movement naked, but also a stunningly low 8 Magic Resistance. Due to generations of uncivilized living in a frigid climate, they have 5 Cold Resistance and are unimpeded by Forests, Mountains, and Snow.
National Units
Commanders
All the commanders have the following abilities:
Cold Resistance (5)
Snow Move
Mountain Survival
Forest Survival
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Warrior Scout  35 10  1 Forest Recruit  Mountain Recruit  Highlands Recruit | Stealthy (40)  Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Warrior Chief 105 17 1 Forest Recruit Mountain Recruit Highlands Recruit | Stealthy (40)  Skirmisher Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Shaman 140 5 2 Forest Recruit Mountain Recruit Highlands Recruit | 11 2100%    50%  7  Sacred Stealthy (40) | Commentary here. |
 | Warrior Smith 150 13 2 | 12100%  50% 9 Sacred  Resource Bonus (5)  Forge Bonus (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Antlered Shaman 390 5 4 Capital Only | 2211100% 10% 15 Sacred Stealthy (40)  Supply Bonus (20) | Commentary here. |
Troops
All the troops have the following abilities:
Cold Resistance (5),
Snow Move,
Mountain Survival,
Forest Survival,
Skirmisher
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Axe Warrior 10 10 9 Forest Recruit Mountain Recruit Highlands Recruit | Stealthy (40) Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
| | Warrior 10 10 9 Forest Recruit Mountain Recruit Highlands Recruit | Stealthy (40) Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Archer 10 6 9 Forest Recruit Mountain Recruit Highlands Recruit | Commentary here. | |
 | Forest Warrior 12 16 14 Forest Recruit | Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Mountain Warrior 12 16 14 Mountain Recruit | Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Warrior Maiden 12 13 14 | Stealthy (40) | Commentary here. |
 | Shield Maiden 13 13 16 | Stealthy (40) | Commentary here. |
 | Iron Warrior 14 13 18 | Commentary here. | |
 | Steel Maiden 14 13 18 | Stealthy (40) Ambidextrous (1) | Commentary here. |
 | Steel Warrior 28 17 31 Capital Only | Sacred | Commentary here. |
Heroes
All the heroes have the following abilities:
Sacred
Snow Move
Mountain Survival
Forest Survival
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eburhart - Guardian of the Tree | 233  15 Cold Resistance (5)  Poison Resistance (5) Stealthy (40)  Supply Bonus (+30) | Commentary here. |
 | Athalwolf - Maker of Heroes | 12212 17 Cold Resistance (5) Stealthy (40) Supply Bonus (+10)  Old Age (88/75) | Commentary here. |
 | Warenheris - Son of Steel | Cold Resistance (10) | Commentary here. |
Summons
| Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Great Bear Sloth of Bears (Conj. 3) |  Undisciplined  Animal Mountain Survival Forest Survival | Commentary here. |
National Spells and Items
Ritual
- Sloth of Bears
Great Bear x 15+ (Conjuration 3)
2 for 6
Commentary here.
Strategy
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Expansion
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Early Game
Early game options.
Mid Game
Mid game options.
Late Game
Late game options.
Example Pretender Builds
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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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