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====== LA R'lyeh, Dreamlands ====== 
===== Lore =====
In ages past, a distant star inhabited by a great race of strange, alien beings was struck with an unimaginable catastrophe. The star fell from the heavens, breaking into tiny shards. One such shard fell through the Spheres and down upon the world.\\ \\ The shard came to rest on the ocean floor and there a remnant of this great race adapted and survived. They multiplied and enslaved a race of fishlike humanoids by sheer strength of mind and conquered the underwater realms of the world. In the halls of R'lyeh the Starspawns, the Great Ones who survived the Fall opened a gate into the Void and unleashed its horrors upon the world. But the Void was not to be controlled even by the Starspawns. The very fabric of the Veil was weakened and madness struck the inhabitants of mighty R'lyeh.\\ \\ Only the most powerful of the Starspawns were able to keep their minds intact. The Empire crumbled as insanity took the leaders and the former slaves and servants of the Empire were able to lift the yoke of R'lyeh.\\ \\ But now a God is awakening, and it is a God Dreaming of the Void. The mind-breaking Dreams of the Sleeping God plague the inhabitants of coastal and underwater cities and with the Dreams come the horrors. Strange, cannibalistic cults worshiping the Void call them from Beyond. The Dreamlands of R'lyeh threaten to destroy the world.\\ \\ All coastal forts of R'lyeh have a special well where women can submerge themselves in the hope of being impregnated by a Great One. However, most will be taken by Deep Ones instead and the women's offspring will be strange, fishlike humanoids instead of the noble Starchildren they wanted. These half-human hybrids are usually devoted to the cause of putting mankind below the sea and often join the army of R'lyeh free of charge.

//"These two nations are heavily influenced by H.P. Lovecraft. While R'lyeh is closer to the Cthulhu mythos with Starspawns and strange beings from the stellar void, Atlantis is a nation of deep ones native to the depths. The early era is more heavily Lovecraftian, while the middle era is more influenced by fantasy concepts and ideas. Atlantis is another nation devastated at the end of the second era. Late Atlantis incorporates Inuit concepts apart from the earlier Lovecraftian elements. \\ \\
R'lyeh is the other nation heavily influenced by the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft. While Atlantis represents the more tellurian aspects of the Cthulhu mythos, R'lyeh represents the stranger aspects and beings of the Lovecraftian universe. Starspawns, strange openings and beings of the Void are mixed with a bit of fantasy role-playing game clichés. The nation progresses from a D&D-ish nation of Aboleths to an insane nation of dreaming madmen, mutated lunatics and mind-defying void beasts. F’tagn." -Illwinter//


===== General Overview =====
R'lyeh is the odd man out of the [[nations-la|Late Ages]]. It's an [[Underwater]] nation. It has the only {{path>S4}} mages in the era. In fact, its magic access is //broader// than [[rlyeh-ma|before]]. And those are just the easy-to-understand differences!

The madness of R'lyeh is in its [[Popkill]] [[Dominion]], which converts some of the [[Population]] each turn into raving lunatics who don't contribute to anything. A fair amount will become "free" troops; but no, they're //not// free, because most of them expect a monthly salary. The yearly upkeep is 0.8 Gold per goober, 1.6 Gold per random [[Holy|Priest]]/[[magic|mage]], or 4 Gold per ??Mad Deep One?? (who at least has some flexibility). Most of them are [[Mindless]] or [[Magic Being|Magic]], so you can't even leave them in provinces as padding alongside the [[Province Defense]]. Some are [[Sacred]], though. You can get Commanders, Priests, and possibly a mage or two from this "freespawn" to at least shuffle these guys around, provided that their [[Insane|Insanity]] doesn't interrupt them.

The Insanity of R'lyeh is tied to its Dominion as well. Each turn, Commanders within R'lyeh's Dominion go insane, as long as they aren't the [[Pretender God]]. This does not affect Magic Beings, so R'lyeh's infamous Starspawn aren't affected, but their best Commanders (the ??Traitor Prince??s who abandoned [[Atlantis-ma|Middle Atlantis]]) //are//. Supposedly those without any [[Underwater#Underwater-Trait|Underwater Traits]] (other than perhaps Water Breathing) are less impacted by the Dominion; regardless, few players would dream of risking Insanity on their favorite commanders, so R'lyeh's Dominion is as much of a deterrent as it is a headache. It helps that some of R'lyeh's Insane may become [[Prophet|Prohpets]], **even if R'lyeh already has one**, and that the Insane from other nations may subvert their local provinces (in R'lyeh's favor).

Ultimately, R'lyeh is a strong nation (only barely different from [[rlyeh-ma|Middle R'lyeh]]) with an anchor tied around its neck. If left completely alone, R'lyeh's Dominion will eventually crash its own economy, though //when// that will happen in Dominions 6 has yet to be tested; this will happen at a quicker rate than for its foes, as long as the crazed hordes can't successfully wash over the high-end late-age troops. Whether R'lyeh is a nuisance, or a serious dilemma, depends on how far the eclectic nation can spread and how many [[Thrones]] it can get early -- and on how many [[Temple|Temples]] it builds, of course.
=====National Features=====
**AQUATIC**
^  Magic Access                                                                                                                                                    ^  Alt. Access  ^  Unit Summary                                                                                                                          ^  Core Abilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ^  Buildings                                                                                                                                  ^
| {{path>S4}} (Rare 5) \\ {{path>W3}} \\ {{path>G2}}  (Rare 3) \\ {{path>E1}} (Rare 2) \\ {{path>N1}} \\ {{path>H2}}  | **Heroes** \\ {{path>W2S5G1}} \\ {{path>W3S4G2}} \\ **Summon** \\ {{path>S4}} (req. {{path>S3}})  | Atlantian and Oceanian Slaves \\ Hybrids \\ Illithids \\ Priests can summon Void Beings.  | {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]]  | {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?30&nolink}} Standard Forts  |
**Capitol Gems: **{{gems>3S1G}}

**Magic Limit + 1** \\
**Sloth Limit + 1**

**The Void Gate:** In the capital, a priest can enter the site to summon void monsters. //See below for details.//

**Dreamlands:** Dominion kills population. Creates dreamers and madmen, who eventually become void dreamers. Makes all non-Void Beings apart from the pretender insane. Humans in R'lyeh are slightly protected. Dreamlands also effects disciples, to a lesser extent.

===== National Units =====
==== Commanders ====
^ Image                                              ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ^
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:scout.png?nolink}}             | **??Scout#432??**             \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                              | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (50) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | With Mirrow of Trapped Images flood the field with 5 fatigue spell Warrior Illusions. Stealthy army support and raiders.                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:traitor_prince.png?nolink}}    | **??Traitor Prince#444??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 110 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                              | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:illithid_lord.png?nolink}}     | **??Illithid Lord#445??**     \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 110 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 42 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                              | {{:abilities:taskmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Task Master]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                   | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:void_cultist.png?nolink}}      | **??Void Cultist#1563??**     \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 40  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Land Fort Recruit                                                                         | {{path>H1,20%S}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Low upkeep. 200g gives a S1 researcher, a scout, and 3 bloodhunters for 65 total upkeep. Mictlan B1 bloodhunts with 40% chance for 36g upkeep. Cultists with 10% chance for 16g upkeep. 200 bodies=200 soulles with Carrion Reanimation.                                                                                      |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_priest.png?nolink}}      | **??Slave Priest#1527??**     \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 65  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1                                                                                              | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Land Shape]] (??Slave Priest#1528??)                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:star_child.png?nolink}}        | **??Star Child#443??**        \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 115 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Coastal Fort Recruit  | {{path>S1R7}} \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (55) \\ {{:abilities:assassin.png?15&nolink}} [[Assassin]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                         | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_mage.png?nolink}}        | **??Slave Mage#1518??**       \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 245 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                              | {{path>W2S1,100%WESN}}{{path>R13}} \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Land Shape]] (??Slave Mage#1519??)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 98g upkeep mid-game Evo5 replacement for Illithids. E1 + Earth Boots=Gifts from Heaven. W3 = Falling Frost. 10 mages kill 200 troops. S2 and N1 are researchers, who after 30 turns lose upkeep and become able to use Dreamstones (+9 research). Or become S3G1 casters. Avoid insanity by keeping dom away from the coast.  |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:starspawn_2.png?nolink}}       | **??Starspawn#3858??**        \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 430 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                              | {{path>S2G1H2,100%WESG}}{{path>R13}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:void_summoning.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Summoning]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:starspawn.png?nolink}}         | **??Starspawn#3857??**        \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 410 \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 4 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only                                         | {{path>S3G1,100%WESG,100%WESG,10%WESG}}{{path>R17}} \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                           | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:hybrid_commander.png?nolink}}  | **??Hybrid Commander#2470??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 70  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Coastal Fort Recruit  | {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |


==== Troops ====
^ Image                                              ^ Unit Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ^ Comments                                                                                                 ^
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:lobo_guard.png?nolink}}        | **??Lobo Guard#337??**        \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 5   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2                                                                                            | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                                                                            | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_trooper_2.png?nolink}}   | **??Slave Trooper#1515??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Land Shape]] (??Slave Trooper#1516??)                                                                                                                                                                                          | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_guardian_2.png?nolink}}  | **??Slave Guardian#1524??**   \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Land Shape]] (??Slave Guardian#1525??)                                                                                                                                                                                         | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_trooper_3.png?nolink}}   | **??Slave Trooper#1517??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_guardian_3.png?nolink}}  | **??Slave Trooper#1526??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 11 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_trooper.png?nolink}}     | **??Slave Trooper#335??**     \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_guardian_4.png?nolink}}  | **??Slave Guardian#1619??**   \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 10 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Without a hat                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:slave_guardian.png?nolink}}    | **??Slave Guardian#336??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 9   \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 11 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 6                                                                                            | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                              | With a hat                                                                                               |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:meteorite_guard.png?nolink}}   | **??Meteorite Guard#424??**   \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 13  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 33 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 16                                                                                           | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                              | One of the best units in the game. 5g upkeep. High morale, protection, and MR. High dmg magic weapon.    |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:shambler_thrall.png?nolink}}   | **??Shambler Thrall#425??**   \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 22                                                                                           | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:slave.png?15&nolink}} [[Slave]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                         | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:crab_hybrid.png?nolink}}       | **??Crab Hybrid#243??**       \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 35  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 33                                                                                           | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:illithid.png?nolink}}          | **??Illithid#331??**          \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 50  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 37                                                                                           | {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                   | Support expansion by forcing enemies to trickle. Insurance against cavalry, giants, and thugs mid-game.  |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:illithid_soldier.png?nolink}}  | **??Illithid Soldier#407??**  \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 50  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 42 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 37                                                                                           | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Last line of defense against Water Elementals. Durable on land against arrows.                           |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:hybrid.png?nolink}}            | **??Hybrid#970??**            \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 12  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 3  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 21 \\ {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Coastal Fort Only  | {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:hybrid_trooper.png?nolink}}    | **??Hybrid Trooper#971??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 13  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 6  \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 24 \\ {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Coastal Fort Only  | {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Commentary here.                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:hybrid_soldier.png?nolink}}    | **??Hybrid Soldier#972??**    \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 14  \\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 19 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 26 \\ {{:misc:gui:sea.png?20&nolink}}{{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Coastal Fort Only  | {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Commentary here.                                                                                         |


==== Heroes ====
^ Image                                       ^ Unit Name                                                      ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ^ Comments                                                                        ^
| {{:nations:ma:rlyeh:stargazer.png?nolink}}  | **??Cthugul - Stargazer#560??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (10)  | {{path>W2S5G1H2R21}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:taskmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Task Master]] (3) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:void_summoning.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Summoning]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Rare wish caster. Cast Ritual of Return to protect.                             |
| {{:nations:ma:rlyeh:aboleth.png?nolink}}    | **??Auluudh - Aboleth#660??** \\ Earliest Arrival Turn (20)    | {{path>W3S4G2R23}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:taskmaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Task Master]] (3) \\ [[Eyes]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ [[Aboleth]] \\ {{:abilities:twiceborn.png?15&nolink}} [[Twiceborn]] (??Necrodai#3451??)                     | Dream of R'lyeh caster. Remote seduction with PoS, Blink, Charm, Charm script.  |


===== Dominion Freespawn =====
==== Freespawn Commanders====
Commanders have magic leadership. Temples double commander freespawn rate. Insanity transforms commanders into Void Heralds.

^ Image                                            ^ Unit Name                    ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ^
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:cultist.png?nolink}}         | **??Cultist#1639??**         | {{path>H1,30%S}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Most numerous. After 30 turns transforms in Void Herald.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:mad_cultist.png?nolink}}     | **??Mad Cultist#1564??**     | {{path>H1,50%S}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Commander with the coolest hat. Randoms into researchers. After 30 turns S1 transforms into Void Herald, who can use Dreamstones (+9 research).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:hybrid_cultist.png?nolink}}  | **??Hybrid Cultist#1565??**  | {{path>H1,40%S}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Commander with the second best hat. Needs extra insanity to transform.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:void_cultist.png?nolink}}    | **??Cultist#1640??**         | {{path>H1,20%S}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Needs extra insanity to transform.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:mad_priest.png?nolink}}      | **??Mad Priest#963??**       | {{path>H1}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Madman shuttle. Dual-wields FISH!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:void_herald.png?nolink}}     | **??Void Herald#3853??**     | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Glamour Manipulator]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:floating.png?15&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Any insane-25 commander (e.g., indi mages and summons) transforms into a Herald after 30 turns. Removes upkeep and 55% chance to add +1 astral to existing magic paths. Ensures at least 1 glamor but removes 1 from every other path. Will not gain new paths if wasn't a mage pre-transformation. Removes both positive and negative tags, like homesickness. Massive magic leadership.  |

==== Freespawn Troops ====
Insanity transforms freespawn into Void Dreamers.

^ Image                                              ^ Unit Name                      ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ^ Comments                                                                                          ^
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:mad_one.png?nolink}}           | **??Mad One#1566??**           | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (50%) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Transforms after 30 turns.                                                                        |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:mad_hybrid.png?nolink}}        | **??Mad Hybrid#1576??**        | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Transforms after 30 turns.                                                                        |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:mad_merman.png?nolink}}        | **??Mad Merman#1567??**        | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Land Shape]] (??Mad Merman#1568??)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Transforms after 30 turns.                                                                        |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:mad_triton.png?nolink}}        | **??Mad Triton#1569??**        | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Transforms after 30 turns.                                                                        |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:deep_one_dreamer.png?nolink}}  | **??Deep One Dreamer#1571??**  | {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Needs extra insanity to transform.                                                                |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:merman_dreamer.png?nolink}}    | **??Merman Dreamer#1572??**    | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:shapechanger.png?15&nolink}} [[Land Shape]] (??Merman Dreamer#1573??)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Needs extra insanity to transform.                                                                |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:triton_dreamer.png?nolink}}    | **??Triton Dreamer#1574??**    | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Needs extra insanity to transform.                                                                |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:human_dreamer.png?nolink}}     | **??Human Dreamer#1570??**     | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (10%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Needs extra insanity to transform.                                                                |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:madman.png?nolink}}            | **??Madman#962??**             | {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Being mindless, will not transform into Void Dreamers.                                            |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:void_dreamer.png?nolink}}      | **??Void Dreamer#3852??**      | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] (75%) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:floating.png?15&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]  | Troop transformation result. Not spiritform. Can take protection buffs. Does 1+1d6 AN false dmg.  |


==== Void Gate ====
[Data from Dominions 5]

**Summary:**
  * One {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral mage may summon per turn.
  * The mage's chance of succeeding increases with each attempt, then resets when successful.
  * A higher [[Void Summoning]] Ability leads to stronger units summoned, and each successful attempt increases the ability.
  * The summons may attack the summoner, or the summoner may become [[Feebleminded]], be lost completely, or go insane. [[Void Sanity]] offers some protection from the last two.

The Void Gate may be entered by one {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}Astral mage per turn. (Even a mage from an enemy nation that's conquered the capital.) Each mage has at least a 20% chance to summon something, increasing by 20% for each attempt until something is summoned. Then it resets to 20%. The chance persists until the mage is killed.

If successful, what the unit summons is determined by this roll: \\
<color navy/beige>Summon Roll = {{:abilities:void_summoning.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Summoning]] Ability + 2d6 (not open)</color> \\
If ??Astral Corruption?? is up: There's a 50% chance the roll is ignored. Instead, there's a 75% chance of a [[Horror]] attack and a 25% of ??Eater of Dreams??. \\

Higher Summon Rolls are generally better. See the Gate Spawn Table below.

Looking at the Gate Spawn Table, a mage with a {{:abilities:void_summoning.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Summoning]] of two will not be attacked by [[Horrors]]. The highest result a mage can hope for is their [[Void Summoning]] Ability + 12, the most common result is [[Void Summoning]] Ability + 6 or 7. 

AFTER the roll, the unit's summoning ability is increased by a value between .5 to 1.5. Only the rounded down value is displayed, but the extra .5 is still counted.

By default, there's a 20% chance the summons will attack the summoner. The chance of being attacked is multiplied by four if your nation isn't R'lyeh.
If ??Astral Corruption?? is up: Increased chance of attack.

With each summon attempt, there's a 2% chance for the mage to become [[Feebleminded]]. There's also a chance of going insane or getting lost in time and space. The chance is 65% divided by the {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] and rounded down. So a mage with [[Void Sanity]] of 10 has a 6% chance. The percentages are independent and so both can happen at once. If the mage goes insane, a value of d(65 / [[Void Sanity]]) (open roll) is added to their {{:abilities:insane.png?15&nolink}} [[Insane]] value.


=== Gate Spawn Table ===
Although the summons are {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]], there are generally too few to base a bless around.\\ Each summon has a 20% Chance to attack unless otherwise stated.

{{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?35&nolink}}: {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]], {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15), {{:abilities:blind.png?15&nolink}} [[Blind Fighter]] (1), {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20), {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]], {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]], {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]
^ Image                                                      ^ Unit Name                                                                                                        ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ^ Comments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ^
| [[Horror]]                                                 | Summon Roll (2 to 3)                                                                                             | 100% Chance to Attack                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:lesser_otherness.png?nolink}}          | **??Lesser Otherness#756??** x d6 \\ Summon Roll (4 to 6)                                                        | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?15&nolink}} [[Slash Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                                                                                                                | Low protection, resistant, regenerating slime. Very weak. Most cost-effective to keep as arrow-catching bodyguards for important mages                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:vile_thing.png?nolink}}                | **??Vile Thing#757??** x d4 \\ Summon Roll (6)                                                                   | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}}                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Commentary here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_of_many_eyes.png?nolink}}        | **??Thing of Many Eyes#758??** x d3 \\ Summon Roll (7)                                                           | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ [[Eyes]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?15&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:immobile.png?15&nolink}} [[Immobile]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Weakest of the spawn. Slow and only two weak tentacle attacks with no special damage type.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_the_void.png?nolink}}       | **??Thing From The Void#753??** x d3 \\ Summon Roll (8)                                                          | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (25%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | No-upkeep 'hatchling hydra.' Low protection. With protection and Ethereal buffs can be effective as back-line sweepers due to multiple attacks. Mixed with Meteorite Guard, who receive similar buffs.                                                                                                                   |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:elder_thing.png?nolink}}               | **??Elder Thing#752??** x d3 \\ Summon Roll (9)                                                                  | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:paralyzing_explosion_on_death.png?15&nolink}} [[Paralyze on Death]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Free Illithids with no upkeep. Not only does it Mind Blast, it also punishes backline attackers with additional Paralyze Damage, stalling long enough for other units to make an offensive.                                                                                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:formless_spawn.png?nolink}}            | **??Formless Spawn#966??** x d4 \\ Summon Roll (10)                                                              | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?15&nolink}} [[Slash Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | One of more numerous quality void beings. Hard to kill regenerating slime. Crushes chaff. Priority target for protection and Ethereal buffs. Put on the flank.                                                                                                                                                           |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:otherness.png?nolink}}                 | **??Otherness#755??** x d4 \\ Summon Roll (11)                                                                   | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?15&nolink}} [[Slash Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                                                                                                                | Quality void beings. Hard to kill, resistant regenerating slime. Tramples and crushes chaff. Priority target for protection and Ethereal buffs. Put on the flank.                                                                                                                                                        |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?nolink}}         | **??Thing From Beyond#750??** x d3 \\ Summon Roll (12)                                                           | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:immobile.png?15&nolink}} [[Immobile]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Like the Vile Thing, a defensive mind blaster and with 3 tentacles for melee combat.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:dweller-in-the-deep.png?nolink}}       | **??Dweller-In-The-Deep#759??** x d2 \\ Summon Roll (13)                                                         | 40% Chance to Attack \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:blind.png?15&nolink}} [[Blind Fighter]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:poison_barbs.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Barbs]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:aquatic.png?15&nolink}} [[Aquatic]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                          | Similar to ??Elder Thing#752??s but can't leave the water. Has [[Poison Barbs]] and Life Drain + paralyze attack for defense.                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:greater_otherness.png?nolink}}         | **??Greater Otherness#754??** x d4 \\ Summon Roll (14)                                                           | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:regeneration.png?15&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (10%) \\ {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_slash.png?15&nolink}} [[Slash Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_blunt.png?15&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_pierce.png?15&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{:abilities:trample.png?15&nolink}} [[Trample]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]]                                                                                                                                | Mindless, resistant, regenerating elephant. Absolutely demands protection and Ethereal buffs. Even 2-3 can wreaks lots of havoc in the enemy lines.                                                                                                                                                                      |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_that_should_not_be.png?nolink}}  | **??Thing That Should Not Be#751??** \\ Summon Roll (15)                                                         | {{:abilities:sacred.png?20&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:blind.png?15&nolink}} [[Blind Fighter]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Upgraded 'hydra' with 4 life-drain attacks and medium protection. Very dangerous. Unfortunately, expect only ~1 per game.                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:vastness.png?nolink}}                  | **??Vastness#762??** \\ Summon Roll (16)                                                                         | {{path>S3R11}} \\ {{:nations:la:rlyeh:thing_from_beyond.png?25&nolink}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:damage_reversal.png?15&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (14 vs. MR) \\ {{:abilities:innate_spellcaster.png?15&nolink}} [[Innate Spellcaster]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?15&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (10) \\ {{:abilities:affliction_resistance.png?15&nolink}} [[Affliction Resistance]] (99) \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:teleport.png?15&nolink}} [[Teleporter]] \\ {{:abilities:storm_immunity.png?15&nolink}} [[Storm Immunity]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spiritform.png?15&nolink}} [[Spiritform]]  | One of the greatest terrors to come out the gate. A monstrous creature that starts fights with 4 mind blasts, then blinks around the battlefield and attacks with its strength stealing melee attacks, having [[Damage Reversal]] for protection. Late game worth Gift of Reason: becomes teleporting S3 innate caster.  |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:greater_otherness.png?nolink}}         | **??Greater Otherness#754??** \\ Summon Roll (17)                                                                | //See Above.//                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ||
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:visitor.png?nolink}}                   | **??Shubejc - Visitor#1406??** \\ Summon Roll (18) \\ If already summoned, get\\ ??Greater Otherness?? instead.  | {{path>A1S4R15}} \\ [[Unique]] \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:blind.png?15&nolink}} [[Blind Fighter]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:unsurroundable.png?15&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (1) \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:teleport.png?15&nolink}} [[Teleporter]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]]                                 | Not much of a fighter but [[Ethereal]] protects him. Adds {{:misc:magic:air.png?15&nolink}}Air to communions. [[Teleporter]] is its true power. Able to ferry gear and gems to your front line. Can also do light raiding if paired with a ??Vastness#762??                                                              |
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:greater_otherness.png?nolink}}         | **??Greater Otherness#754??** \\ Summon Roll (19)                                                                | //See Above.//                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ||
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:vastness.png?nolink}}                  | **??Vastness#762??** \\ Summon Roll (20)                                                                         | //See Above.//                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ||
| {{:nations:la:rlyeh:greater_otherness.png?nolink}}         | **??Greater Otherness#754??** x d2 \\ Summon Roll (21+)                                                          | //See Above.//                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ||

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===== National Spells and Items =====
==== National Spells ====
==== Summons ====
=== Ritual ===
^ Summon Spell                                                                         ^ Unit                                                                        ^ Special Attributes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ^ Comments                                                                     ^
| **??Contact Void Spectre??** \\ //(Conjuration 6)// \\ {{path>S3}} and {{gems>25S}}  | {{:nations:la:rlyeh:void_spectre.png?nolink}} \\ **??Void Spectre#1562??**  | {{path>S4R13}} \\ {{:abilities:resist_cold.png?15&nolink}} [[Cold Resistance]] (15) \\ {{:abilities:resist_poison.png?15&nolink}} [[Poison Resistance]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:darkvision.png?15&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?10&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (+70) \\ {{:abilities:fear.png?15&nolink}} [[Fear]] (+5) \\ {{:abilities:void_sanity.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20) \\ {{:abilities:void_summoning.png?15&nolink}} [[Void Summoning]] (+10) \\ [[Insanify Province]] (30) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] \\ {{:abilities:magic_being.png?15&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{:abilities:amphibious.png?15&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ {{:abilities:floating.png?15&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{:abilities:spirit_sight.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\ {{:abilities:spiritform.png?15&nolink}} [[Spiritform]]  | Can give insanity to enemy Gods in the province. E.g., Immobiles or Demich.  |

==== Other Spell ====
  * **??Dreams of R'lyeh??** (Thaumaturgy 6) \\ {{path>S3G1}} and {{gems>4S}} \\ With MR11 check, does void assassination, reducing stats by 50% (e.g., MR). Use Charm spell for remote seduction.
==== National Items ====
  * **??Anemone Mace??** {{:items:anemone_mace.png?15&nolink}} (Construction 3) \\ {{path>W1}} and {{gems>5W}} \\ Commentary here.
  * **??Jellyberd??** {{:items:jellyberd.png?15&nolink}} (Construction 7) \\ {{path>F1S1}} and {{gems>5F5S}} \\ Commentary here.

==== Discount Item ====
  * **??Armor of Meteoritic Iron??** {{:items:armor_of_meteoritic_iron.png?10&nolink}} (Construction 5) \\ {{path>E1S1}} and {{gems>4E4S}} \\ Commentary here.


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

=== Multi-Path Boosters ===
__??Ring of Sorcery??__ \\
{{path>S4}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) or the hero, ??Auluudh - Aboleth?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S5}} The hero, ??Cthugul - Stargazer?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}

__??Ring of Wizardry??__ \\
{{path>S4}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) or the hero, ??Auluudh - Aboleth?? + ??Ring of Sorcery?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S5}} The hero, ??Cthugul - Stargazer?? + ??Ring of Sorcery?? + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}

=== Fire ===
No National Access.

=== Air ===
No National Access.

=== Water ===
__Highest Starting__: {{path>W3}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4)

__??Trident from Beyond??__ //Unique// \\
{{path>W2S2}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>W3S1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}

__??Orb of Atlantis??__ //Unique// \\
{{path>W2E1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}

=== Earth ===
__Highest Starting__: {{path>E1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4), ??Starspawn#3858?? (1 in 4), or ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16). {{path>E2}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (1 in 16).

<color navy/tan>??Summon Bluecap??</color> \\
{{path>E1G1}} ??Starspawn#3858?? (1 in 4) or ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) + {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Bluecap#3891?? has {{path>E2}}.

=== Astral ===
__Highest Starting__: {{path>S4}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16). {{path>S5}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (1 in 16). The hero, ??Cthugul - Stargazer??, has {{path>S5}}, and the hero, ??Auluudh - Aboleth?? has {{path>S4}}.

__??Coin of Meteoritic Iron??__ \\
{{path>S2E1}} ??Starspawn#3858?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S3E1}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (1 in 16) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}

__??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur??__ //Unique// \\
{{path>S3G2}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S5G1}} The hero, ??Cthugul - Stargazer?? + {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S4G2}} The hero, ??Auluudh - Aboleth?? + {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}

=== Death ===
No National Access.

<color navy/tan>??Forest Troll Tribe??</color>  \\
{{path>N1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}  \\
??Troll Shaman#2220?? have at least {{path>D1}}.

== Nature ==
__Highest Starting__: {{path>N1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4)

__??Moonvine Bracelet??__ \\
{{path>S1N1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:nature.png?15&nolink}}

<color navy/tan>??Contact Naiad??</color>  \\
{{path>W2N1}} ??Slave Mage#1518?? (1 in 4) + {{:misc:magic:water.png?15&nolink}}  \\
??Naiad#1226?? has {{path>N3}}.

<color navy/tan>??Summon Gnome??</color> \\
{{path>E1G1}} ??Starspawn#3858?? (1 in 4) or ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}} \\
??Gnome#345?? has {{path>N2}}

=== Glamour ===
__Highest Starting__: {{path>G2}} ??Starspawn#3858?? (1 in 4) or ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16). {{path>G3}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (1 in 16).

__??Mirage Crystal??__ \\
{{path>E1G1}} ??Starspawn#3858?? (1 in 4) or ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) + {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}

__??The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur??__ //Unique// \\
{{path>S3G2}} ??Starspawn#3857?? (Capital) (7 in 16) + {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S5G1}} The hero, ??Cthugul - Stargazer?? + {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}} \\
{{path>S4G2}} The hero, ??Auluudh - Aboleth?? + {{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?15&nolink}}

=== Blood ===
No National Access.


===== Strategy =====
How to win as the nation. Feel free to use the following sections, or delete them, or change them.

==== Expansion ====
Different expansion options.

==== Early Game ====
Early game options.

==== Mid Game ====
Mid game options.

==== Late Game ====
Late game options.

==== Example Pretender Builds ====
<WRAP box centeralign>
<WRAP column twothirds>
{{:pretenders:titan_of_crossroads_1.png |}} Format for putting a pretender build in.

</WRAP>
<WRAP column third>
**Chassis:** Awake ??Titan of Crossroads?? \\
**Paths:** {{path>S4D5N7}} \\ 
**Bless:** MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen. \\
**Scales:** {{scales>dom6T2P0H3D1M2M3}}
</WRAP></WRAP>

<WRAP box centeralign>
<WRAP column twothirds>
{{:pretenders:titan_of_crossroads_1.png |}} Format for putting a pretender build in.

</WRAP>
<WRAP column third>
**Chassis:** Awake ??Titan of Crossroads?? \\
**Paths:** {{path>S4D5N7}} \\ 
**Bless:** MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen. \\
**Scales:** {{scales>dom6T2P0H3D1M2M3}}
</WRAP></WRAP>

===== Strengthes =====
- Underwater dominance. Enough tools to kick any enemy early expansion from under water.

- Strong first 18 months. Freespawn provides bodies for land expansion and raiding. 

- Good research. Transformations remove researcher upkeep on Slave and Indi mages, and add G1 to use Dreamstones.

- Astral scaling. Long game ticket to win: Astral Nexus, Wish Farm, Master Enslave.

- Communions and magic diversity. Mid-game, communions let cast battlefield-wide buffs or wipes. Late-game, Voice of Tiamat + astral rings let climb high every magic path through summons. Even blood with cultist bloodhunting. 

- Very defensible. Underwater, popkill-insanity dominion, with tons of chaff in forts, assassinations, and teleportations.

- Strong in siege. Lots of chaff, access to Ethereal units, to evocations, and void tramplers.

- Assassinations. Astral items and S3-4 mages for mind hunting. Dream of R'lyeh = remote seduction with Charm. Starchildren with Bottle of water.

- Priests. Cheap priests, priest scouts, priest communions, and multiple prophets. Can terrorize even massive undead armies. With priest summons, almost impossible to dominion kill.

- Early-mid game counters. Mindblusters and mages provide counters against cavalry, giants, thugs, and SCs before antimagic items and spells come.
===== Weaknesses =====
- Very micro-intensive. Freespawn, scripting, economy, and mage management. Constant adjustments needed to use or counter most spells in the game. Lapses in micro get punished very quickly.

- Lots of diplomacy. Tight relationship management. Dominion and other mechanics give advantages, but everyone hates you. Can get coalitioned by being annoying.

- Peters out mid-game. In high-dominion builds, starspawn/mage upkeep can eat your economy, putting you on a clock. Without strong, early expansion on land, the economy dies on its own mid-game.

- Infrastructure dependence. Chaff freespawn stops if all population dies without castles. Gold is needed for mage recruit and upkeep before transformation. Transformation provinces require domes, patrols, priests, etc.

- Mage, 'trash' nation. Low protection, low morale mages and chaff. Wailing Winds and Rain of Stones can decimate mages very cost-effectively. Cheap heavy infantry can kill almost unlimited amount of chaff. Arrows are a soft counter.

- No 'power' units. Only generic summons. Never enough of Meteorite Guard. Outnumbering is a pre-requisite to winning big battles. Attrition is unavoidable. Efficiency is key, playing 'Whac-a-mol' to avoid battles causing excessive attrition.

- Slow power projection. Low map movement. Slow land expansion. No rush mechanics. Easy to get stuck in the pond due to quick, powerful land nations.
===== See More =====
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