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| ====== LA Ulm, Black Forest ====== | ====== LA Ulm, Black Forest ====== |
| ===== Lore ===== | ===== Lore ===== |
| After years of civil war, the Iron Kingdom crumbled. During the Night of Treason, a great Malediction was placed upon the kingdom. The forests became dark and hostile. Wolves and creatures even worse stalked the land. Slowly the kingdom recovered, but it was not what it once was. The knightly order was all but destroyed, and the Master Smiths had disappeared. The secrets of blacksteel were forgotten. An order of Black Priests emerged in Ulm in the last days before the civil war. They formed an Iron Cult, consolidated their position, and forbade the use of magic. Magic outside religion was announced to be sacrilegious and the few surviving Master Smiths were put to the flames. Although magery is forbidden, there are some fortune tellers and members of the Order of the Illuminated Ones who secretly ply their trade in the arcane. | //After years of civil war, the Iron Kingdom crumbled. During the Night of Treason, a great Malediction was placed upon the kingdom. The forests became dark and hostile. Wolves and creatures even worse stalked the land. Slowly the kingdom recovered, but it was not what it once was. The knightly order was all but destroyed, and the Master Smiths had disappeared. The secrets of blacksteel were forgotten. An order of Black Priests emerged in Ulm in the last days before the civil war. They formed an Iron Cult, consolidated their position, and forbade the use of magic. Magic outside religion was announced to be sacrilegious and the few surviving Master Smiths were put to the flames. Although magery is forbidden, there are some fortune tellers and members of the Order of the Illuminated Ones who secretly ply their trade in the arcane.// -- Nation Description |
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| ===== General Overview ===== | ===== General Overview ===== |
| FIXME | This is the most-magical of the three [[Ulm|Ulms]]. It also has the least [[Magic]] depth, however, not counting the [[Communions]] you can create with ease. Its troops are also WORSE than they were in the previous Age, not counting a few holdouts who've either found God or entered a living Hell. |
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| | The major draw of Late Ulm is the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati|Illuminati]], which provides Blood Hunters from basically anywhere and Communion Slaves in even greater numbers. Since any of your Mages can have [[Astral]] magic, they let Ulm punch far above its weight class in terms of Combat Magic, though not without cost. They start somewhat behind other Blood nations in depth, but they can pile up Patrollers for free with their Wolfherds, allowing them to better-balance their Blood and Gold economies than most in this Age; such balance is what makes [[ind-ma|MAGNIFICENT Ind]] of the previous Age so feared. |
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| | Oh yeah, and there are also Vampires or something. |
| =====National Features===== | =====National Features===== |
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| ^ Race ^ Military ^ Magic Access ^ Priests ^ Buildings ^ | ^ Race ^ Military ^ Magic Access ^ Priests ^ Buildings ^ |
| | **Ulmite** \\ +2 HP vs humans \\ -1 MR vs humans \\ +1 Strength vs humans | Gold efficient infantry \\ \\ Efficient crossbows \\ \\ High prot, hard hitting elites | {{path>S2}} (rare 3)\\ {{path>E2}} \\ {{path>B1}} (Rare 2) \\ {{path>D1}} \\ {{path>F1}} \\ {{path>A1}} \\ {{path>N1}} \\ Summonable {{path>B3}}, {{path>D3}}* \\ *Cannot summon natively | {{:magicpath:path_h.png?20&nolink}} Recruitable H2 \\ All priests inquisitors | {{:misc:gui:Citadel.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts(Citadel)\\ \\ Forts produce +25% resources {{:misc:gui:resources.png?nolink}} \\ \\ Foreign {{path>S1}}, {{path>S2B2}} | | | **Ulmite** \\ (compared to baseline human)\\ +2 HP\\ -1 MR \\ +1 STR | Gold efficient infantry\\ Efficient crossbows\\ High prot, hard hitting elites | {{path>S2}} (Rare 3)\\ {{path>E2}} \\ {{path>B1}} (Rare 2) \\ {{path>F1}} \\ {{path>A1}} \\ {{path>D1}} (rare off-cap) \\ {{path>N1}} (cap only) \\ **Heroes**: {{path>S3B2}}, {{path>F2}}, {{path>A2}}, {{path>N2}} \\ **Summons**: {{path>B3}}*, {{path>D3}}* \\ *Cannot summon natively | {{path>H2}} in all Forts\\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | {{:misc:gui:Citadel.png?30&nolink}} Citadels\\ Forts produce +25% resources {{resources}} | |
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| ==== Capital Special Sites ==== | ==== Capital Special Sites ==== |
| ^ The Ruined Keep ^ The Black Forest ^ The Black Temple ^ | ^ The Ruined Keep ^ The Black Forest ^ The Black Temple ^ |
| | {{:sites:sites_0042.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_commander.png?20&nolink}} Ghoul Commander (Commander) \\ {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_guardian.png?20&nolink}} Ghoul Guardian \\ 2 {{:misc:magic:deathgem.png?nolink}} per turn | {{:sites:sites_0050.png?&nolink}} \\ {{:nations:la:ulm:wolfherd.png?20&nolink}} Wolfherd (Commander) \\ {{:nations:la:ulm:fortune_teller.png?20&nolink}} Fortune Teller (Commander) \\ 1 {{:misc:magic:naturegem.png?nolink}} per turn \\ 1 {{:misc:magic:astralpearl.png?nolink}} per turn | {{:sites:sites_0076.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:la:ulm:hochmeister.png?20&nolink}} Hochmeister (Commander) \\ {{:nations:la:ulm:black_templar.png?20&nolink}} Black Templar | | | {{ :sites:sites_0042.png?nolink }}\\ Enables recruitment of ??Ghoul Commander??, ??Ghoul Guardian??\\ Produces {{gems>2D}} per turn | {{ :sites:sites_0050.png?&nolink }}\\ Enables recruitment of ??Wolfherd??, ??Fortune Teller??\\ Produces {{gems>1N1S}} per turn | {{ :sites:sites_0076.png?nolink }}\\ Enables recruitment of ??Hochmeister??, ??Black Templar?? | |
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| ===== National Units ===== | ===== National Units ===== |
| ==== Commanders ==== | ==== Commanders ==== |
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| ^ Img ^ Unit Name ^ Magic ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:ranger_captain.png?nolink}} | **??Ranger Captain??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 45\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]](40) | Stealthy commander, can be used to lead stealthy groups of rangers and packs of wolves. Also useable as a scout, however it's overcosted for that purpose (standard scout costs 25gp) so you will want to try to recruit indie scouts whenever possible. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:ranger_captain.png?nolink}} | **??Ranger Captain??** \\ {{gold}} 45\\ {{resources}} 8 \\ {{recpoints}} 1 | {{:abilities:forestsurvival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) | Stealthy commander, can be used to lead stealthy groups of rangers and packs of wolves. Also useable as a scout, although much cheaper indie ??Scout??s are relatively easy to find in the Late Ages. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:commander_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 24 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | | Standard 80 leadership commander. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:commander_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#1016??** \\ {{gold}} 70\\ {{resources}} 24 \\ {{recpoints}} 1 | | Standard 80 leadership commander. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:black_acolyte.png?nolink}} | **??Black Acolyte??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 45\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}} \\ {{path>10%E}} | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} Sacred \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?20&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | Excellent H1 when you need them | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:black_acolyte.png?nolink}} | **??Black Acolyte??** \\ {{gold}} 45\\ {{resources}} 1 \\ {{recpoints}} 1 | {{path>H1,10%E}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} Sacred \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | National indie priest. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:illuminated_one.png?nolink}} | **??Illuminated One??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 75\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S1}} | {{:abilities:stealth.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?20&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ Recruitable in any lab | These are your communion slaves, researchers, and spies. Being stealthy allows you to materialize a surprise communion, reinforce your existing communions safely, and stealth away from a bad situation whenever you'd like. Keep in mind that these have a low upfront cost, but not being sacred means they are less efficient researchers than many other nations research monkeys.( [[https://illwiki.com/dom5/patala-la|{{:nations:la:patala:yogi.png?20}}]]). Watch your upkeep. The ability to recruit these in any lab does mean that you can accumulate many of these quickly, and without the upfront cost of a fort. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:illuminated_one.png?nolink}} | **??Illuminated One??** \\ {{gold}} 75\\ {{resources}} 1 \\ {{recpoints}} 2\\ + Foreign Recruit | {{path>S1R7}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (65) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | These are your communion slaves, researchers, and spies. Being stealthy allows you to materialize a surprise communion, reinforce your existing communions safely, and stealth away from a bad situation whenever you'd like. Keep in mind that these have a low upfront cost, but not being sacred means they are less efficient researchers than many other nations' research monkeys. ( [[https://illwiki.com/dom5/patala-la|{{:nations:la:patala:yogi.png?20}}]]). Watch your upkeep. The ability to recruit these in any lab does mean that you can accumulate many of these quickly, and without the upfront cost of a fort. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_second_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Second Tier??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 150\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>S2}} \\ {{path>B1}} \\ {{path>10%FSDB}} | {{:abilities:stealth.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (75) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?20&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ Recruitable in any lab | Your blood hunters and one of your communion masters. Being stealthy and recruitable outside of fort are great traits for hunters. On the other hand, the great tragedy of LA Ulm is that these are very inefficient hunters. 150 {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} and a high upkeep makes for relatively poor B access, particularly in LA where most of your blood nation competition will have sacred hunters or guaranteed access to B2 or above. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_second_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Second Tier??** \\ {{gold}} 150\\ {{resources}} 1 \\ {{recpoints}} 2\\ + Foreign Recruit | {{path>S2B1,10%FSDB}}{{path>R11}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (75) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Your blood hunters and one of your communion masters. Being stealthy and recruitable outside of fort are great traits for hunters. On the other hand, the great tragedy of LA Ulm is that these are very inefficient hunters. 150 {{gold}} and a high upkeep makes for relatively poor B access, particularly in LA where most of your blood nation competition will have sacred hunters or guaranteed access to B2 or above. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:black_priest.png?nolink}} | **??Black Priest??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 160\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>100%FAES}} | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?20&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) | A strict upgrade from the Middle Age, the Black Priests have done very well for themselves during the malediction. They're now recruit everywhere, so you can now recruit as many Iron Blizzard casters as you'd like to, and are virtually guaranteed access to S/E and A. Their roles will depend on their randoms and they will be important mages for you throughout the game. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:black_priest.png?nolink}} | **??Black Priest??** \\ {{gold}} 160\\ {{resources}} 2 \\ {{recpoints}} 2 | {{path>E1H2,100%FAES}}{{path>R9}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1) | A strict upgrade from the Middle Age, the Black Priests have done very well for themselves during the malediction. They're now recruit everywhere, so you can now recruit as many Iron Blizzard casters as you'd like to, and are virtually guaranteed access to S/E and A. Their roles will depend on their randoms and they will be important mages for you throughout the game. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:wolfherd.png?nolink}} | **??Wolfherd??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 50\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | | {{:abilities:animal_awe.png?20&nolink}} [[Animal Awe]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?20&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:inspirational.png?20&nolink}} [[Inspirational]](-1) \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?20&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (+3) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?20&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] (Wolf x2) | Can use Summon Allies to spawn two wolves per turn. These wolves are free patrollers for your blood hunts and having huge packs of patrolling wolves is an iconic image of LA Ulm. Make sure you recruit enough Wolfherds that you can spawn your patrol packs, but don't count on wolves doing much for you in a fight, other than helping your army HP rout. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:wolfherd.png?nolink}} | **??Wolfherd??** \\ {{gold}} 50\\ {{resources}} 2 \\ {{recpoints}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:animal_awe.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal Awe]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]]\\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:inspirational.png?15&nolink}} [[Inspirational]] (-1) \\ {{:abilities:beastmaster.png?20&nolink}} [[Beastmaster]] (+3) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] (??Wolf??×2) | Can summon two wolves per turn. Wolves make decent free patrol chaff, but have limited combat utility. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:Ghoul_Commander.png?nolink}} | **??Ghoul Commander??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 100\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 42 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?20&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) | Your undead commander. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:Ghoul_Commander.png?nolink}} | **??Ghoul Commander??** \\ {{gold}} 100\\ {{resources}} 42 \\ {{recpoints}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need not Eat]] \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) | 80 undead leadership for leading Ghoul Guardians. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:hochmeister.png?nolink}} | **??Hochmeister??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 115\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 73 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}} | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?20&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:combat_caster.png?20&nolink}} [[Combat Caster]] | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:hochmeister.png?nolink}} | **??Hochmeister??** \\ {{gold}} 115\\ {{resources}} 73 \\ {{recpoints}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>H1}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] \\ {{:abilities:combat_caster.png?15&nolink}} [[Combat Caster]] | Priest heavy cavalry commander. Similar to MA Ulm's ??Black Lord??s, this can act as a light thug with a ??Greatsword of Sharpness?? and ??Burning Pearl??. Unfortunately it also competes for capital recruitment points. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:fortune_teller.png?nolink}} | **??Fortune Teller??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>S1}} \\ {{path>100%SDNB}} | {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?20&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]]() | Provides access to communicable Nature and Death. The Blood random also makes them your more cost effective Blood Hunters. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:fortune_teller.png?nolink}} | **??Fortune Teller??** \\ {{gold}} 95\\ {{resources}} 1 \\ {{recpoints}} 2\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>S1,100%SDNB}}{{path>R9}}\\ {{:abilities:fortune_teller.png?15&nolink}} [[Fortune Teller]] (15%) | Provides access to communicable Nature and Death. The Blood random also makes them more cost-effective blood hunters. | |
| ==== Troops ==== | ==== Troops ==== |
| ^ Img ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:villain.png?nolink}} | **??Villain??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[undisciplined]] | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:villain.png?nolink}} | **??Villain??** \\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{resources}} 5 \\ {{recpoints}} 4 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]]\\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Militia with a shortbow. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Pikeneer??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 20 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Pikeneer#1013??** \\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{resources}} 20 \\ {{recpoints}} 9 | | Various medium infantry options. The Pikeneer is unlikely to be repelled, the Halberdier does the most damage, and the Infantry of Ulm has a shield to absorb crossbow fire. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:halberdier.png?nolink}} | **??Halberdier??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 22 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (1) | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:halberdier.png?nolink}} | **??Halberdier#1014??** \\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{resources}} 22 \\ {{recpoints}} 9 | {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (1) | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:infantry_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 23 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | These are the only infantry you have that bring a shield into combat. This makes them the best to unit to hold the line for your crossbows. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:infantry_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#1015??** \\ {{gold}} 10\\ {{resources}} 23 \\ {{recpoints}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:ranger_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Ranger of Ulm??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 8 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 14 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Excellent, easily massable crossbows. At 12gp they're a little more expensive than other crossbows. However, they have the added bonus of better than average precision (12), as well as having a stronger melee attack than most ranged units with their Axes that swing for 19 Dmg. Consider using stealthy groups of rangers to take provinces as part of an initial strike. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:ranger_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Ranger of Ulm??** \\ {{gold}} 12\\ {{resources}} 8 \\ {{recpoints}} 14 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Easily massable crossbows. They have better-than-average precision as well as a stronger melee attack than most ranged units (a 19 damage axe!). Consider using stealthy groups of rangers to take provinces as part of an initial strike. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:zweihander.png?nolink}} | **??Zweihander??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 36 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 18 | | With a protection value of 21 and a base attack of 22, these units are heavy hitters. Not having a shield means that they will suffer against crossbows, but their high protection should ensure that they survive to reach the front lines. Zweihanders absolutely love to be buffed with Body Ethereal and Luck, you can point buff them with your Illuminated Ones as part of an early strategy. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:zweihander.png?nolink}} | **??Zweihander??** \\ {{gold}} 14\\ {{resources}} 36 \\ {{recpoints}} 18 | | With a protection value of 21 and a base damage of 22, these units are heavy hitters. Not having a shield means that they will suffer against crossbows, but their high protection helps them survive until they meet the enemy. Zweihanders absolutely love to be buffed with Body Ethereal and Luck, you can point buff them with your Illuminated Ones as part of an early strategy. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Ghoul Guardian??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 42 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 47\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?20&nolink}} [[Undead]]\\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50) | Becoming undead gave the Guardian's slightly better stats, but now they suffer from all the weaknesses that come with being undead. They continue to use the Black Halberd, which have the Bane of Heresy Effect. Bane of Heresy applies 15 AoE 1 armor piercing fatigue damage to Gods and Sacreds on hit. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Ghoul Guardian??** \\ {{gold}} 20\\ {{resources}} 42 \\ {{recpoints}} 47\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25)\\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]]\\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need not Eat]] | Becoming undead gives the Guardians slightly better stats, but they also suffer from all the weaknesses that come with being undead. The Bane of Heresy attack is still great for fatiguing out enemy Pretenders and sacreds, but the undead leadership requirement makes these units much more finicky to transport compared to the ??Guardians?? of MA Ulm. | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:black_templar.png?nolink}} | **??Black Templar??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 65 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 73 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] | Your only sacred unit, and an expensive one at that. Can be used for expansion. | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:black_templar.png?nolink}} | **??Black Templar??** \\ {{gold}} 65 \\ {{resources}} 73 \\ {{recpoints}} 46\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] | Very expensive, but also very well-protected sacred cavalry. Almost identical to MA Ulm's ??Black Knight??s, but cost 20 more gold for the privilege of being sacred. | |
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| ==== Heroes ==== | ==== Heroes ==== |
| ^ Img ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_baron.png?nolink}} | **??Ulrich Patrifagus - Ghoul Baron??** | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} Resist Poison 25 \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} Dark Vision 100% \\ {{:abilities:halt_heretic.png?15&nolink}} Halt Heretic +7 \\ {{:abilities:castle_defense_bonus.png?15&nolink}} Castle Defense +5 \\ Summon Allies: Ghoul x5 \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} Undead \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} Need Not Eat | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:ghoul_baron.png?nolink}} | **??Ulrich Patrifagus - Ghoul Baron??** | {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Dark Vision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:halt_heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Halt Heretic]] (+7) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defense Bonus]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:summon_allies.png?15&nolink}} [[Summon Allies]] (??Ghoul#198??×5) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need not Eat]] | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#1024??** | {{path>F2S3B2}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} Stealthy +90 \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} Spy | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#1024??** | {{path>F2S3B2R19}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} Stealthy (90) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} Spy | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#3125??** | {{path>S3N2B2}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} Stealthy +90 \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} Spy | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#3125??** | {{path>S3N2B2R19}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} Stealthy (90) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} Spy | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#3126??** | {{path>A2S3B2}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} Stealthy +90 \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} Spy | | | | {{:nations:la:ulm:member_of_the_third_tier.png?nolink}} | **??Member of the Third Tier#3126??** | {{path>A2S3B2R19}}\\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} Stealthy (90) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} Spy | | |
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| ===== Magic ===== | ===== Magic ===== |
| ==== National Magic & Summons ==== | |
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| **Sanguine Heritage** Path Requirement: {{path>B3}} {{path>D3}} Cost: 44 {{:gem:gem_b.png?nolink}} \\ | |
| >During the Malediction, evil was let loose in the kingdom. The Hunger that was aroused resulted in cannibalism and practices even worse. Some of the warring nobles succumbed and became Vampires thirsting for human blood. Most of them have disappeared or fallen into perpetual sleep since then, but if enough blood is sacrificed, they might well awaken and serve the Dark God of Ulm. This ritual uses 44 blood slaves to awaken one of the sleeping nobles. | |
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| Ritual Summon Unique Vampire Commander: \\ | |
| Note that unless specified otherwise, all vampires have {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] 10%, {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Fire]] -5, {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] 15, {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] 25, {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] 100%, {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] +40, {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] 25, and {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] (1 Month), and dominion spawn thralls | |
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| ^ Img ^ Unit Name ^ Magic ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?nolink}} | **Ludolf von Achenbach** \\ Vampire Count | {{path>B2D2}} | {{:abilities:population_killer.png?15&nolink}} [[Kills Population]] 10 | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_marshal.png?nolink}} | **Burkhard Nachtzehrer** \\ Blood Marshal | {{path>B2}} | Does not have fire vulnerability \\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?15&nolink}} [[Pillager]] (20) | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_countess.png?nolink}} | **Erzebet** \\ Blood Countess | {{path>B3}} | {{:abilities:blood_searcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Blood Searcher]] +2 | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_countess.png?nolink}} | **Mircalla** \\ Vampire Countess | {{path>B2D1}} | {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seducer]] | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count_2.png?nolink}} | **Artur Von Dirksen** \\ Vampire Count | {{path>D2B2}} | | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:vivisectionist.png?nolink}} | **Lothar Blumenreuter** \\ Vivisectionist | {{path>D2B2}} | {{:abilities:adept_researcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Adept Researcher]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (+1 Per Month) | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count_3.png?nolink}} | **Orlak** \\ Vampire Count | {{path>D3B1}} | {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] +8 | | | |
| | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_graf.png?nolink}} | **Hellenbrecht** \\ Blood Graf | {{path>E2D1B3}} | {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] +6 | | | |
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| **??Iron Darts??** Path Requirement: {{path>E1}} {{path>H1}} Combat \\ | |
| >The Black Priest throws darts of cold iron against his enemies. The iron and the antimagic theurgy of the darts will severely hurt magical beings. | |
| Range: 40 - Casting Time: 100% - Number of Effects: 3(+2/Level) - Precision: 5 - Fatigue: 10 - Damage (x2 vs Magic Beings): 13 | |
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| **??Iron Blizzard??** Path Requirement: {{path>E1}} {{path>H1}} Combat \\ | |
| >The Black Priest throws a swarm of cold iron darts against his enemies. The iron and the antimagic theurgy of the darts will severely hurt magical beings. | |
| Range: 30 - Casting Time: 100% - Number of Effects: 30(+5/Level) - Precision: 3 - Fatigue: 50 - Damage (x2 vs Magic Beings): 10 | |
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| **??Gift of the Moon??** Path Requirement: {{path>S1}} Combat \\ | |
| >The caster calls on the powers of the moon and enchants his wolven companions with invulnerability. Magic weapons and spells will still harm the wolves. The spell can only target wolves. | |
| Range: 30+ - Casting Time: 100% - Area of Affect: 1\\ | |
| Grants Wolves {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} Invulnerability 15 | |
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| **??Tempering the Will??** Path Requirement: {{path>E3}} Combat \\ | |
| >The forces of Ulm have their strength of mind enhanced by magic. Soldiers and beings with high magic resistance are rarely affected by this spell. | |
| Casting Time: 100% - Area of effect: 100% of the battlefield - Easy MR Resist \\ | |
| Raises the Magic Resistance of any unit which fails the check to resist | |
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| **??Sloth of Bears??** Path Requirement: {{path>N2}} Ritual Cost: 8 {{:gem:gem_n.png?nolink}} \\ | |
| >The caster summons a sloth of Great Bears and binds them to service. | |
| Summons 10 ??Great Bear??s + 1 per cast level. | |
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| ==== Magic Access ==== | ==== Magic Access ==== |
| When designing a pretender, be sure to consider how you can build them to cast Sanguine Heritage. While your summons aren't absolutely necessary for your success, without at least {{path>D2}} (ideally, you'll want {{path>D3}}) and {{path>B3}} you'll be locking them away from your reach for some time. In doing so you'll also lock yourself out of further access to {{:misc:magic:blood.png?20&nolink}} blood and {{:misc:magic:death.png?20&nolink}} death. | When designing a pretender, be sure to consider how you can build them to cast Sanguine Heritage. While your summons aren't absolutely necessary for your success, without at least {{path>D2}} (ideally, you'll want {{path>D3}}) and {{path>B3}} you'll be locking them away from your reach for some time. In doing so you'll also lock yourself out of further access to {{:misc:magic:blood.png?20&nolink}} blood and {{:misc:magic:death.png?20&nolink}} death. |
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| ====Combat Magic==== | ==== National Magic & Summons ==== |
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| | ===Combat=== |
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| | * Evocation 3 {{path>E1H1}}: **??Iron Darts??**\\ The signature spell of Ulmish priests, firing a spread of 3 magic armor-piercing darts that deal double damage to [[Magic Being|magic beings]]. Now only castable by the ??Black Priest#740??s |
| | * Evocation 6 {{path>E1H1}}: **??Iron Blizzard??**\\ Trades some range and damage for a truly astonishing 30 darts per cast. This is an powerful evocation spell which is particularly lethal to magic beings. |
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| | * Enchantment 4 {{path>S1}}: **??Gift of the Moon??**\\ Grants wolves 15 [[invulnerability]] in an inexplicably small aoe of 1. |
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| | * Thaumaturgy 5 {{path>E3}}: **??Tempering the Will??**\\ Effectively a national version of the ??Antimagic?? spell against the usual MR-negates threats such as mind blasters or ??Charm??. Unlike MA Ulm, LA Ulm's magic access makes Thuamaturgy a useful school to research, meaning this spell will often be picked up at some point on the way to spells like ??Soul Slay??. However, {{path>E3}} is less accessible for LA Ulm and the generic alternative, ??Antimagic??, is much easier to cast while also guaranteeing the MR buff. |
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| | ===Ritual=== |
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| | * Conjuration 3 {{path>N2}} for {{gems>8N}}: **??Sloth of Bears??** ({{:nations:ma:ulm:great_bear.png?nolink}} ??Great Bear??×10+lv)\\ Summons high strength blobs of hitpoints. Can work as evocation bait, as the bears have more HP than your troops and even lower MR, but otherwise unremarkable. |
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| | * Blood 0 {{path>B3D3}} for {{gems>44B}}: **??Sanguine Heritage??**\\ Summons one of several unique, immortal Vampire Counts. These are similar to ??Curse of Blood??'s ??Vampire Lord??s at Blood 7, but each Count has special abilities and their own magic paths. This spell also requires no research whatsoever to cast!\\ |
| | Note that unless specified otherwise, all vampires have {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] 10%, {{:abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Fire]] -5, {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] 15, {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] 25, {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] 100%, {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] +40, {{:abilities:invulnerability.png?15&nolink}} [[Invulnerability]] 25, and {{:abilities:immortal.png?15&nolink}} [[Immortal]] (1 Month), and dominion spawn ??Thrall??s |
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| | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count.png?nolink}} | **??Ludolf von Achenbach - Vampire Count??** | {{path>B2D2R13}}\\ {{:abilities:population_killer.png?15&nolink}} [[Kills Population]] 10 | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_marshal.png?nolink}} | **??Burkhard Nachtzehrer - Blood Marshal??** | {{path>B2R9}} \\ Does not have fire vulnerability \\ {{:abilities:pillager.png?15&nolink}} [[Pillager]] (20) | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_countess.png?nolink}} | **Erzsebet - ??Blood Countess??** | {{path>B3R11}}\\ {{:abilities:blood_searcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Blood Searcher]] +2 | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_countess.png?nolink}} | **Mircalla - ??Vampire Countess??** | {{path>B2D1R11}}\\ {{:abilities:seduction.png?15&nolink}} [[Seduction]] (morale vs. 9) | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count_2.png?nolink}} | **Artur Von Dirksen - ??Vampire Count#3251??** | {{path>D2B2R13}}\\ | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:vivisectionist.png?nolink}} | **Lothar Blumenreuter - ??Vivisectionist??** | {{path>D2B2R21}} \\ {{:abilities:adept_researcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Adept Researcher]] (8) \\ {{:abilities:cause_unrest.png?15&nolink}} [[Causes Unrest]] (+1 Per Month) | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:vampire_count_3.png?nolink}} | **Orlak - ??Vampire Count#3253??** | {{path>D3B1R13}}\\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] +8 | | |
| | | {{:nations:la:ulm:blood_graf.png?nolink}} | **Hellenbrecht - ??Blood Graf??** | {{path>E2D1B3R15}}\\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] +6 | | |
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| | ====Notable Generic Magic==== |
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| ====Ritual Magic==== | |
| ====Magic Items==== | ====Magic Items==== |
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| =====Strategy===== | =====Strategy===== |
| ====Early Game==== | |
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| ====Mid Game==== | ====Power Curve==== |
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| ====Late Game==== | ====Expansion Strategies==== |
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| | ====Example Pretenders==== |
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| =====Links===== | =====Links===== |
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| | [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LCKuuKYHOhc|National Overview - LA Ulm]] by Lucid (2018) |
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| | [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHDGiC2EAaU|National Overview - LA Ulm (Dominions Enhanced)]] by Lucid (2021) |
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