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Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Daesitiates it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Daesitiatian
This man hails from the Daesitiates, one of the biggest and bravest tribes of Delmatia. They are located in the interior of the region, settling in the valley of the upper Bathinus. Their ferocious qualities as warriors are known throughout the Illyrian world.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Daorsi it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Daorsian
This man hails from the Daorsi, one of the most Hellenized Illyrians on the northern Adriatic coast. The live on the left bank of the Naro, in the hinterland between Narona and Epidauros, but still accessing the sea. They built up good relationships with the Greeks and benefit from the profitable trade on the Adriatic Sea.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Anatolian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cilician, Cappadocian Culture, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Epirote Culture, Dorian Culture, Ionian Culture, Arcadian Culture, Aeolian Culture, Northwest Greek Culture, Greco-Bactrian Culture, Indo-Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture, Illyrian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.
Effects: +1 Dardanian belief
This man is a Dardanian, as rugged as the hills from which he hails.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, when offered for adoption, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · belongs to Dardania (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is an assassin · belongs to Dardania (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a spy · belongs to Dardania (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Dardania |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Dardania |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Dardania |
| on accepting a bribe | +1 | 100% | belongs to Dardania (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · belongs to Dardania (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dardanoi it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Dardanian
This man hails from the Dardanoi, the people living in one of the major island settlements of the Liburni.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dassaretioi it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Dassaretian
This man hails from the Dassaretioi, an Illyrian tribe that lives in the border region between Illyria and the Macedonian kingdom. Due to the tactical importance of the region, Macedonian kings in the past have erected several fortresses like Antipatreia, Lychnidos, or Pelion in their territory, protecting their western flank from the Illyrians. Thus, the Dassaretioi have rarely been independent since Philip II, though, maybe one day, they can finally be liberated.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on every character, agents included · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Debeltian it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Debelton
This man is from Debelton, a small Thracian settlement near Pontic Apollonia where Greeks, Getaeans and Thracians trade their wares.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Debelton is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Debelton is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Debelton is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Debelton is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Debelton is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Debelton is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Debelton is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Debelton is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Debelton is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · never on 15 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Decapitated Enemy Head | 1 | +1 Influence |
| Headhunter | 4 | +1 Influence, +1 Troop Morale, +1 Training Units |
| Skull Collector | 14 | +2 Influence, +1 Troop Morale, +1 Attack, +2 Training Units |
What the game says at each level
Decapitated Enemy Head: This man has slain a foe in battle, and taken his head as proof of his bravery. From his bridle it now swings, inspiring warriors around him and heaping perpetual shame upon his fallen enemy.
Headhunter: A warrior's worth is measured by the skulls of enemies which adorn his home. This man has acquired two, and with it the influence to attract men to his banner, and the inspiration to steady them in battle.
Skull Collector: This man keeps the skulls of his enemies in chests, such is the quantity of foes he has slain. His mighty collection of severed heads draws men from far afield, inspiring them in the face of fear.
Cultures that never receive it (15)
Phoenician · Libyan · Roman · Caucasian · Anatolian · Greek · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Illyrian · Iberian
How it is gained: after a battle
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| after a battle | +1 | 40% | won the battle · killed at least 25% of the enemy · has less than level 3 of Decapitated Enemy Head · fought in person · of Gallic, Dacian, Brittonic or Germanic culture |
| after a battle | +1 | 50% | won the battle · killed at least 25% of the enemy · has less than level 3 of Decapitated Enemy Head · fought in person · has Untouched By Fear at level 2 or higher · of Gallic, Dacian, Brittonic or Germanic culture |
| after a battle | +1 | 100% | won the battle · killed at least 25% of the enemy · has less than level 3 of Decapitated Enemy Head · fought in person · has Troubled Mind · of Gallic, Dacian, Brittonic or Germanic culture |
| after a battle | +1 | 80% | won the battle · killed at least 25% of the enemy · has less than level 3 of Decapitated Enemy Head · fought in person · has Axebitten at level 2 or higher · of Gallic, Dacian, Brittonic or Germanic culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Praefectus Cohortis, Tribunus Cohortis, Tribunus Angusticlavius, Praefectus Alae (Prefect of the Wing), Praefectus Legionis, Praefectus Praetorio, Procurator Sexegenarius, Procurator Centenarius, Procurator Ducenarius, Tribunus Militi, Legatus, Legatus Legionis, Imperator Caesar · never on 21 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Cavalry Command, +5 Bribe Resistance
During the Roman Republic, a "Polybian" legion of citizen-levies had a cavalry complement of 300 horse, divided into 10 turmae (troops) of 30 men each (including the officers) each led by a Decurion, who was elected by the squadron members themselves. The Senior Decuron commanded the troops. All Decurions are members of the Roman equestrian order, as are many of their subordinates.
Cultures that never receive it (21)
Scythian · Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Phoenician · Libyan · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Greek · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Iberian · Illyrian
How it is gained: after a battle, at the start of the character's turn, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| after a battle | +1 | 100% | is a general · has Equestrian · does not have Decurion (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Equestrian · has at most level 2 of Light Senatorial Fine · does not have Decurion · does not have Tribunus Militi · does not have Legatus · does not have Legatus Legionis (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Equestrian · ended the turn outside a settlement · has at most level 2 of Light Senatorial Fine · does not have Decurion · does not have Tribunus Militi · does not have Legatus · does not have Legatus Legionis (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Equestrian · under siege · has at most level 2 of Light Senatorial Fine · does not have Decurion · does not have Tribunus Militi · does not have Legatus · does not have Legatus Legionis (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 21 of the cultures.
Effects: +10 Tax Collection, +1 Unrest, -1 Squalor
Drawn from the curiales class, which consists of the wealthy middle class citizens of a town society, Decurions are members of a city senate in the Roman Empire, and the most powerful political figures at the local level, being responsible for public contracts, religious rituals, entertainment, and ensuring order. Perhaps most importantly to the imperial government, they also supervise local tax collection. Early in the imperial period, aristocratic citizens actively sought the post as a mark of prestige, as they would gain seats in the front row of the theatre and be accepted into the class of honestiores (honourable men). Once elected, they are expected to pay large sums of their own money to perform public works; decurions typically compete with each other to furnish the community with temples, baths and other public facilities.
Cultures that never receive it (21)
Scythian · Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Phoenician · Libyan · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Greek · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Iberian · Illyrian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Poor Disciplinarian, Procrastinator. Once it reaches Obsessional Trainer it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Trainer | 1 | +3 Movement Points, +10 Siege Engineering |
| Obsessional Trainer | 3 | +6 Movement Points, +30 Siege Engineering |
| Drillmaster | 6 | +10 Movement Points, +1 Law, +40 Siege Engineering, +1 Command, +1 Line of Sight |
| Martinet | 10 | +2 Command, +20 Movement Points, +2 Law, +50 Siege Engineering, +2 Line of Sight, +1 Night Battle |
What the game says at each level
Dedicated Trainer: With a strong belief in the importance of ‘getting the basics right,’ this man focuses on simple maneuvers and formations under his supervision.
Obsessional Trainer: This man believes that the sweat of training saves the blood of battle. His strictness is seen as an unwelcome necessity.
Drillmaster: From dawn's first light to the moment stars claim the skies, this man likes to drill his troops incessantly. This drive for efficiency is not entirely popular, but it works.
Martinet: Iron discipline is the measure of this man's command. He often says that those generals who are severe and strict in the observance of law are serviceable to their own men, while those who are easy-going and bountiful are useful only to the enemy. The soldiers of the latter, he says, might be joyous but insubordinate, while the others, although downcast, are obedient and ready for all emergencies.
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Drillmaster, Master of Arms, Renowned Archer.
How it is gained: when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 2% | has Rebellious at level 6 or higher (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 2% | has less than level 5 of Rebellious (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 2% | has less than level 5 of Rebellious (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · outside his own faction's lands · is a general · in enemy lands |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | does not belong to Free Peoples · outside his own faction's lands · is a general · in enemy lands · 50% chance |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · outside his own faction's lands · is a general · in enemy lands · 30% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +2 | 17% | always |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 5% | always |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 10% | always |
| when offered for marriage | +2 | 17% | always |
| after a battle | +1 | 25% | was the attacker · won the battle · a successful ambush |
| on coming of age | +1 | 4% | always |
| on coming of age | +1 | 10% | of Roman culture |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Interested in Military Arts · has less than level 3 of Interested in Military Arts · the settlement has Small School (Civic) or better · has Determined · has less than level 5 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| when a unit is trained in the governed city | +1 | 10% | has less than level 4 of Dedicated Trainer (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the governed city riots | +1 | 5% | of Roman culture |
| when the governed city rebels | +1 | 5% | of Roman culture |
| when the governed city riots | +1 | 3% | not of Roman culture |
| when the governed city rebels | +1 | 5% | not of Roman culture |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | in his own faction's lands · 11% chance · public order from law 4 or less |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Rather Lazy · in enemy lands · under 20% of his movement left (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Green at level 2 or higher · has Skilled Cavalry Commander · 40% chance · does not have Inferior Commander · does not have Poor Disciplinarian · has less than level 3 of Skilled Cavalry Commander · has less than level 5 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 17% | is a general (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Patriot Despoiler |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Incorruptible Despoiler |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Disgraced · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicates Spoils to Carthage's Temples | 2 | +1 Local Popularity |
| Pious Benefactor | 4 | +1 Influence, +2 Local Popularity |
| Honoured Benefactor | 8 | +2 Influence, +2 Local Popularity |
What the game says at each level
Dedicates Spoils to Carthage's Temples: This General has returned from his military campaign with trophies worthy of the gods, and, in accordance with tradition, ensured that a good portion of all captured spoils was sent back to Carthage.
Pious Benefactor: Wherever he marches, great cities fall and the wealth of their treasuries flows back to Carthage, where he dedicates the spoils to the gods. Our temples are now richly adorned with the spoils obtained.
Honoured Benefactor: Having conquered some of the greatest cities in the world, this General has enriched Carthage's temples with the spoils from his military campaigns. His name is respected for his gifts to Carthage’s show the city’s power to all who visit.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Greek · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Roman · Libyan · Scythian
How it is gained: on enslaving a captured city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on enslaving a captured city | +1 | 100% | the target faction is not Carthage · has less than level 3 of Dedicates Spoils to Carthage's Temples · has Open-handed at level 2 or higher · has Reverent · belongs to Carthage |
Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Vigilant Watcher, Restless Sleeper, Watchful · at most 80 characters may hold it.
Effects: -2 Personal Security, -1 Siege Defence
This man’s passion for deep sleep is rivaled only by his indifference to his duties. Many wonder if he’s governing in his dreams.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Rather Lazy · does not have Deep Sleeper |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: -5 Influence, +5 Unrest
The sacred flame of Vesta has been profaned. This man seduced or forced himself upon one of Rome's holy virgins, whose chastity protects the city itself. This is a hideous crime against Rome, against the gods, against the very foundation of the state. The priests have already pronounced his fate, he will be beaten to death by the people, while the priestess faces burial alive. There is no escape, the gods demand punishment.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not have Trustworthy · 10% chance · in his own faction's lands · has Casual Adulterer at level 2 or higher · is not the faction leader · in Rome · belongs to Rome or Roman Rebels (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not have Trustworthy · 10% chance · in his own faction's lands · has Flexible at level 3 or higher · is not the faction leader · in Rome · belongs to Rome or Roman Rebels (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not have Trustworthy · 10% chance · has Public Romantic Life · in his own faction's lands · is not the faction leader · in Rome · belongs to Rome or Roman Rebels (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Delian it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Delos
This man is from Delos, the sacred Island. The mythical birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis is an important holy site for the twins's mother Leto and for Dionysos, the god of wine and festivities.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Delos is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Delos is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Delos is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Syracuse · Delos is held by Syracuse · 4% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Syracuse · Delos is held by Syracuse · 4% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Syracuse · Delos is held by Syracuse · 4% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Delos is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Delos is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Delos is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Delos is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Delos is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Delos is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Delos is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Delos is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Delos is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Delmatae it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Delmatian
This man hails from the Delmatae, one of the biggest Illyrian tribes in the northern Adriatic, located in the hinterland of Salona. They often come into conflict with the Issaian Greeks, whose territory they continually raid, or the Southern Illyrian kingdoms. Their warriors are well equipped and effective in battle.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Anatolian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cilician, Cappadocian Culture, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Epirote Culture, Dorian Culture, Ionian Culture, Arcadian Culture, Aeolian Culture, Northwest Greek Culture, Greco-Bactrian Culture, Indo-Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture, Illyrian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.
Effects: +1 Delmato-Pannonian belief
This man is Delmato-Pannonian, a dweller of vast plains. His people are hardy, and so is he, though his sense of direction on the open plains leaves much to be desired.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, when offered for adoption, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is an assassin · belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a spy · belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes |
| on accepting a bribe | +1 | 100% | belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | belongs to Delmatae, Daesitiates or Iapodes (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).
Effects: +1 Influence
Delphoi has been sacked!\nIn the path of Brennos of the Galatians and his migrants, you have led your army into Greece, and captured Delphoi. The oracle has once more been taken prisoner and executed by your men, in disdain of their superstitions, as happened in the old sack of Delphoi. \nThe ability to take Delphoi and other Greek cities follows Brennos' failed dream of a Celtic-ruled Greek kingdom. You will be remembered for centuries as conqueror of the Greeks!
How it is gained: on capturing a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on capturing a settlement | +1 | 100% | in Delphoi · does not have Delphaeneitha · of Gallic culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Oligarch, Oligarch, Democrat · never on 17 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Law, +1 Training Units
This man is one of the Democrats, who have pro-democratic ideals. Their world views are dedicated to a system that is ruled by the people. They are opposed by the elitist Oligarchs who are currently a minority in his faction.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, on coming of age, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 70% | belongs to Athens, Byzantium, Priene, Miletus, Sinope, Olbia, Cius, Lyttos, Rhodes, Elis, Chersonesus, Chios, Messene, Cyzicus or Argos · does not have Democrat · does not have Oligarch |
| on coming of age | +1 | 70% | belongs to Athens, Byzantium, Priene, Miletus, Sinope, Olbia, Cius, Lyttos, Rhodes, Elis, Chersonesus, Chios, Messene, Cyzicus or Argos · his father has Democrat |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 40% | belongs to Athens, Byzantium, Priene, Miletus, Sinope, Olbia, Cius, Lyttos, Rhodes, Elis, Chersonesus, Chios, Messene, Cyzicus or Argos |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 40% | belongs to Athens, Byzantium, Priene, Miletus, Sinope, Olbia, Cius, Lyttos, Rhodes, Elis, Chersonesus, Chios, Messene, Cyzicus or Argos |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 40% | belongs to Athens, Byzantium, Priene, Miletus, Sinope, Olbia, Cius, Lyttos, Rhodes, Elis, Chersonesus, Chios, Messene, Cyzicus or Argos |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · the faction leader has Democrat · has Democrat |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · the faction leader has Democrat · has Democrat |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Oligarch, Democrat, Oligarch · never on 17 of the cultures.
Effects: -2 Influence
This man is one of the Democrats, who have pro-democratic ideals. Their world views are dedicated to a system that is ruled by the people. They are opposed by the elitist Oligarchs who are currently the majority in his faction.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, on coming of age, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 45% | belongs to Sparta, Pontic Pentapolis, Achaean League, Heraclea Pontica, Knossos, Gortyn, Kydonia, Acragas, Acarnanian League, Trapezus, Emporion, Histria, Aetolian League, Massalia, Boeotians, Taras, Thessalian League, Megalopolis or Issa · does not have Democrat · does not have Oligarch |
| on coming of age | +1 | 70% | belongs to Sparta, Pontic Pentapolis, Achaean League, Heraclea Pontica, Knossos, Gortyn, Kydonia, Acragas, Acarnanian League, Trapezus, Emporion, Histria, Aetolian League, Massalia, Boeotians, Taras, Thessalian League, Megalopolis or Issa · his father has Democrat |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 30% | belongs to Sparta, Pontic Pentapolis, Achaean League, Heraclea Pontica, Knossos, Gortyn, Kydonia, Acragas, Acarnanian League, Trapezus, Emporion, Histria, Aetolian League, Massalia, Boeotians, Taras, Thessalian League, Megalopolis or Issa |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 30% | belongs to Sparta, Pontic Pentapolis, Achaean League, Heraclea Pontica, Knossos, Gortyn, Kydonia, Acragas, Acarnanian League, Trapezus, Emporion, Histria, Aetolian League, Massalia, Boeotians, Taras, Thessalian League, Megalopolis or Issa |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 30% | belongs to Sparta, Pontic Pentapolis, Achaean League, Heraclea Pontica, Knossos, Gortyn, Kydonia, Acragas, Acarnanian League, Trapezus, Emporion, Histria, Aetolian League, Massalia, Boeotians, Taras, Thessalian League, Megalopolis or Issa |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · the faction leader has Oligarch · has Democrat |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · the faction leader has Oligarch · has Democrat |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Untouched By Fear, Confident of Victory, Over-Enthusiastic Charger · at most 2 characters may hold it.
Effects: -1 Troop Morale, -1 Influence
Despite his soldiers winning the day, their general wasn't there to see it. He preferred to run away with his retinue instead of staying and fight. Well, at least the women, who sing about tradition and heroic deeds, claim that he "bravely run away".
How it is gained and lost: after a battle
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| after a battle | +1 | 50% | won the battle · routed · does not have Demonstrated Cowardice in Battle · of Iberian or Celtiberian culture |
| after a battle | loses 1 | 50% | won the battle · fought in person · has Demonstrated Cowardice in Battle |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Ignored Warrior Values, Excellent Warrior Values · never on 19 of the cultures.
Effects: no stat effects
While this man has successfully passed his rites of passage and no one thinks that he is afraid to meet his death in battle, or that he does not follow the standard of the agnostic values of his people, his dedication to these values is not as admirable as that of some better men who stand out for their great courage and power. Still, he is treated as a fully respectable adult and warrior-aristocrat in his society.
Cultures that never receive it (19)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Phoenician · Brittonic · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Greek · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Illyrian
How it is gained: when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 65% | of Celtiberian culture · does not have Demonstrated Warrior Values · does not have Excellent Warrior Values |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 65% | of Celtiberian culture · does not have Demonstrated Warrior Values · does not have Excellent Warrior Values |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 65% | of Celtiberian culture · does not have Demonstrated Warrior Values · does not have Excellent Warrior Values |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · of Celtiberian culture · has Rites of Passage (plus hidden conditions) |
| on devastating land | +2 | 25% | has Rites of Passage · in enemy lands (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Rites of Passage · under 35% of his movement left (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 4% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Rites of Passage · in enemy lands |
| after a battle | +2 | 35% | won the battle · the outcome was more decisive than average · fought in person · the general's hit-point loss ratio above 0.2 · has Rites of Passage |
| on capturing a settlement | +2 | 100% | has Rites of Passage |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Imperator · never on 21 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Influence
Despite his victories and the glory that this general brought to Rome, the Senate has denied him the honour of a triumph, citing dubious reasons. What greater shame exists than to be denied the laurel crown before Jupiter's temple when one's deeds merit such recognition? The gods themselves must wonder at such ingratitude toward one who has expanded Rome's dominion. His bitterness grows with each campaign season, as well as his belief that armies should follow the general who leads them to victory, not the senators who deny him his deserved glory.
Cultures that never receive it (21)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Greek · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Iberian · Illyrian
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 20% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Imperator · Influence above 4 (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 40% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Imperator · Influence above 6 (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Senatorial Suspicion at level 3 · has Imperator |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 50% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Senatorial Suspicion at level 2 · has Imperator |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 25% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Senatorial Suspicion at level 1 · has Imperator |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Light Senatorial Fine at level 3 · has Imperator |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Light Senatorial Fine at level 4 · has Imperator |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dentheletai it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Dentheletaian
This man hails from the Dentheletai, a smaller tribe guarding the source of the river Strymon. Their proximity to the Macedonians results in repeated raids into the rich countryside of their neighbour.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: +2 Influence, +1 Troop Morale
This man has managed to convinced others that he is a descendant of the great Herakles and is thus a rightful leader on his own! Whether through heroic deeds or just a successful lie, people now believe he’s destined for greatness. Let’s hope the gods agree.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Highly Educated · does not have Constant Cough · does not have Wise · has Untruthful at level 2 or higher · has Outstanding Speaker at level 3 or higher · does not have Blessed · does not have Unlucky · does not have Descendant of Herakles · has Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous at level 6 or higher |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Aspiration to Sicilian Hegemony.
Effects: no stat effects
This man harbours a determined vision: the taking of Messana. That city, placed like a dagger at our throat, cannot be left to foreign hands.
How it is gained: at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · belongs to Syracuse · is the faction leader · does not have Designs upon Messana · does not have Aspiration to Sicilian Hegemony · Messana is not held by Syracuse |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it.
Effects: -1 Troop Morale, -80 Siege Engineering
The labour of many weeks was destroyed by fire when a strong wind, aided by the incendiary efforts of groups of citizens from the besieged city, managed to engulf in flames most of the siege engines.
How it is gained: at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Destroyed Engines |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not have Destroyed Engines · either has Dislikes Attacking Walls or has less than level 2 of Dedicated Trainer or has Inferior Commander or has less than level 4 of Green · besieging a settlement · in his own faction's lands · 3% chance |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).
Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting
Antioch, jewel of the Seleucid kingdom and crossroads of the trade routes that connect the West to the furthest East, has been destroyed. Its magnificent colonnaded streets lie broken, its scholars fled or killed.
How it is gained: on exterminating a captured city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on exterminating a captured city | +1 | 100% | in Antioch · does not have Destroyer of Antioch · not of Gallic culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).
Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting
The great city of Babylon, the seat of Hammurabi, keeper of stars and the oldest laws known to man, lies in ruins. Few cities carry the weight of ages that Babylon does. This man's name will be remembered for its destruction, though not with admiration.
How it is gained: on exterminating a captured city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on exterminating a captured city | +1 | 100% | in Babylon · does not have Destroyer of Babylon · not of Gallic culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.
Effects: -2 Influence, +1 Unrest
Many will mourn the actions fulfilled by this commander and whispers of his cruelty abound! He has exterminated the city of our old allies like Aelymas who stood at our side when Agathocles ravaged our land. This man’s destructive campaign against our allies, however uncertain they may have sometimes been, will cause great mistrust among the Mashliyim and enemies alike and anger the local Libyan populations.
Cultures that never receive it (18)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Greek · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Roman · Libyan · Scythian · Illyrian
How it is gained: on exterminating a captured city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on exterminating a captured city | +1 | 100% | in Cirta · belongs to Carthage · does not have Destroyer of Cirta |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).
Effects: -3 Influence
The gods do not forget, and neither do men. His total desecration of Delphoi has drawn the wrath of Apollo upon him, and those around him comment that his victories are empty and his glory tarnished. His own friends avoid looking at him, and his allies grow distant, fearing to share in the divine punishment that is to come.
How it is gained: on exterminating a captured city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on exterminating a captured city | +1 | 100% | in Delphoi · does not have Destroyer of Delphoi · not of Gallic culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).
Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting
Jerusalem, holy city of a people who have endured bondage, exile, and conquest and always returned, has fallen. Its great temple is broken, its sacred objects carried off as trophies, its people driven from the land. Across many nations, those who share their faith mourn.
How it is gained: on exterminating a captured city, on enslaving a captured city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on exterminating a captured city | +1 | 100% | in Jerusalem · does not have Destroyer of Jerusalem · not of Gallic culture |
| on enslaving a captured city | +1 | 100% | in Jerusalem · does not have Destroyer of Jerusalem · not of Gallic culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Rather Lazy, Gloomy, Humble · at most 80 characters may hold it.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Determined | 1 | +1 Management |
| Ambitious | 3 | +1 Management, +1 Influence |
What the game says at each level
Determined: This man's drive to achieve in life ensures that he is always focused on the task at hand, and the many tasks ahead of him as well.
Ambitious: This man has achieved great things due to his ambition, and has become a highly notable figure among his people. Many have cause to fear him, and even a ruler would be wise to be careful of his desire for power.
How it is gained: on coming of age, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +1 | 25% | his father has Determined |
| on coming of age | +1 | 5% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +2 | 3% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 5% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +2 | 3% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 5% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +2 | 3% | hidden conditions only |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · under 60% of his movement left · does not have Ignorant · has Determined · has less than level 2 of Determined · has Green at level 3 or higher · Command above 4 · does not have Humble (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · over 85% of his movement left · does not have Ignorant · does not have Humble · has Determined · has less than level 2 of Determined · has Attuned Governor · Influence above 5 (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Patriot Despoiler |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Incorruptible Despoiler |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Faithless, Irreverent. Once it reaches Religious it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Devout | 1 | no stat effects |
| Religious | 3 | -1 Unrest |
| Honours The Gods | 6 | -2 Unrest |
| Venerates The Gods · epithet the Pious | 9 | +1 Influence, -3 Unrest, -1 Command |
What the game says at each level
Devout: This man has sincere religious beliefs, and respects those of others, even if they worship a goat.
Religious: As an overtly religious man, this man believes that the will of the Gods influences every aspect of his life.
Honours The Gods: This man reveres the Gods and makes a point of honouring them daily, never making a move without first considering what they would want.
Venerates The Gods: Pious in the extreme, this man will not leave his home unless he has made the proper sacrifices for the day!
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Cauldron, Druid, Euphorion of Chalcis, Master Embalmer, Pontifex, Priest of Herakles, Priest of Zeus, Sacred Menhir Carver.
How it is gained: when offered for adoption, when offered for marriage, ending a turn in a settlement, on coming of age
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 2% | always |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 2% | always |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 2% | always |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 10% | always |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · over 90% of his movement left · the settlement has Magistrates' Court (Civic) or better (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · over 90% of his movement left · the settlement has Magistrates' Court (Civic) or better (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · over 90% of his movement left · the settlement has Magistrates' Court (Civic) or better (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · over 90% of his movement left · the settlement has Awesome Temple or better · 40% chance |
| on coming of age | +1 | 5% | his father has Trustworthy |
| on coming of age | +1 | 20% | his father has Devout |
| on coming of age | +1 | 5% | always |
| on coming of age | +3 | 1% | always |
| on coming of age | +1 | 4% | of Egyptian culture |
| on coming of age | +1 | 10% | of Phoenician culture |
| on holding games | +1 | 1% | not of Roman culture |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Likes a Flutter · 5% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 20% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · the faction leader has Patron of Artemis Potamia and Soteria |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Youthful at level 6 or higher · 20% chance |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Basileus, Disinherited.
Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Personal Security, +10 Bribe Resistance, +4 Movement Points, +1 Hit Points
This man is expected to take the throne when its current occupant has breathed his last. Naturally, this makes him a central figure at court.
How it is gained: at the start of the character's turn, on becoming faction heir
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Diadokhos · is not the faction heir |
| on becoming faction heir | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom |
| on becoming faction heir | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire |
| on becoming faction heir | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Imperator Caesar · never on 21 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dictator | 1 | +1 Law |
| Dictator perpetuo | 2 | +2 Law |
What the game says at each level
Dictator: The Senate has given this man the title 'Dictator' in the face of a serious crisis. He has unequalled influence across Roman lands and beyond. Hopefully his leadership will avert disaster.
Dictator perpetuo: This man is the unchallenged First Man of Rome and has been made dictator for life (dictator perpetuo). The Senate has granted him power unprecedented and unequalled in all history. He rules all the lands under Rome, and has been set the task of restoring order to the republic. \nThis office was held by Julius Caesar from 26 January or 15 February of the year 44 BCE until his death on 15 March (on the Ides of March).
Cultures that never receive it (21)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Greek · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Scythian · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Iberian · Illyrian
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · belongs to Rome · is the faction leader · has Dictator at level 1 · does not have Imperator Caesar |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 20% | belongs to Rome · is the faction leader · does not have Dictator · does not have Imperator Caesar · Rome holds 200 or more settlements (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Former Dictator · never on 21 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +2 Law
The Senate has given this man the title 'Dictator' in the face of a serious crisis. Hopefully his leadership will avert disaster.
Cultures that never receive it (21)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Greek · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Scythian · Western Hellenistic · Eastern Hellenistic · Iberian · Illyrian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Local Popularity · grants the epithet Dikaios
This man’s unwavering commitment to justice, even when it makes his life more difficult, has earned him the name 'Dikaios' (The Just). Whether presiding over disputes or meting out punishment, his decisions are as balanced as the scales of Themis herself. However, his uncompromising nature means he is equally feared and respected, and few dare to approach him with bribes unless they enjoy public humiliation.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | of Greek culture · has Impartial Judge at level 3 · does not have Agathos · has Dikaios at level 5 · either does not have Hierax or does not have Aniketos or does not have Monophtalmos or does not have Kalos or does not have Poliorketes or does not have Pogon or does not have Keraunos or does not have Epiphanes or does not have Nikephoros or does not have Nikator or does not have Soter or does not have Kallinikos or does not have Poietes or does not have Auletes or does not have Sophos or does not have Aphobos or does not have Eusebes or does not have Doson or does not have Baryphron or does not have Tryphon or does not have Epimanes or does not have Physkon or does not have Eukairos or does not have Philopator or does not have Philadelphos or does not have Philometor (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dimensoi it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Dimensian
This man hails from the Dimensoi, an obscure Thracian tribe, whose territory lies in northern Thrace and has been occupied by the Tylian Celts.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 9 of the cultures. Once it reaches Diodotid it cannot drop back.
Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility
This man is a direct descendant from the Diodotid dynasty. His linage grants him privileges and influence over ordinary men.
Cultures that never receive it (9)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Phoenician · Libyan · Roman
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dioi it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Dian
The man hails from the Dioi, a hilltribe living on the foothills of the Rhodope. They are incredibly skilled swordsmen, who regularly sell their service as mercenaries to other powers.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 20 characters may hold it · never on 16 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Influence
The dioiketes had almost unlimited competence in issuing from his office the orders required to make the immense bureaucratic machine function. Innumerable records were always coming every day into the office with petitions, questions, reports from every part of the realm, and innumerable records always going out with orders, instructions, reprimands. The huge business of the office of the dioiketes must always have been distributed into different departments, and there must have been departmental chiefs under the chief of the whole system. We hear of officials with the title hypodioiketes (sub-manager). Associated with the supreme dioiketes was an official called eklogistes (Accountant), his immediate subordinate, whose business was to check statistics and accounts, and who had under him local accountants throughout the country involved with tax collection and other issues.
Cultures that never receive it (16)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 3% | is a general · either has Epistates Komes at level 4 or has Ioeutes at level 4 or has Komogrammateus at level 4 · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) or better · 45% chance |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dionysopolitan it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Dionysopolis
This man is from Dionysopolis, founded by Thracians centuries ago.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Selymbria is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Selymbria is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Selymbria is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Selymbria is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Selymbria is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Selymbria is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Selymbria is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Selymbria is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Selymbria is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Selymbria is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Selymbria is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Selymbria is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dioskourian it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Dioskourias
This man is from Dioskourias, allegedly founded by the Dioskouroi, the twins Kastor and Polydeukes. More likely, it was set up by Milesian merchants, like every other place around the Black Sea.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Dioskourias is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Dioskourias is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Athens · Dioskourias is held by Athens · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Dioskourias is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Dioskourias is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · Dioskourias is held by Seleucid Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Dioskourias is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Dioskourias is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · Dioskourias is held by Ptolemaic Empire · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Dioskourias is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Dioskourias is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · Dioskourias is held by Antigonid Kingdom · 3% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).
Effects: +1 Unrest
This General has made clear to everyone that he and his supporters disagree entirely with the last decision of the Council of the One Hundred and Four.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 15% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Disagrees with the Council |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | has Rebellious at level 2 or higher · has less than level 7 of Rebellious (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | has less than level 9 of Rebellious (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Heir to his Father's Legacy, Natural Command Talent · at most 5 characters may hold it.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Disappointment to his Father's Legacy | 1 | -1 Command |
| Proven his Valour | 3 | +1 Command |
What the game says at each level
Disappointment to his Father's Legacy: Initially believed to the natural heir to his father's legacy, this man seems to have shattered those expectations, at least for now. He will need great victories to prove himself as the true heir of his father military legacy.
Proven his Valour: While he had some hard times at first, through his remarkable victories on the field of battle, this man has now proven himself more than worthy of his father’s legacy.
How it is gained: on coming of age, after a battle
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +1 | 20% | his father has Green at level 5 or higher (plus hidden conditions) |
| after a battle | +1 | 100% | won the battle · killed at least 40% of the enemy · has Disappointment to his Father's Legacy at level 1 · fought in person |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Open-minded.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Discontent | 1 | no stat effects |
| Dismayed | 4 | -1 Law, -2 Bribe Resistance |
| Disdainful | 8 | -5 Bribe Resistance, -2 Law |
| Hateful | 16 | -10 Bribe Resistance, -3 Law |
What the game says at each level
Discontent: This man’s dissatisfaction with leadership is written all over his face.
Dismayed: Disappointed and disillusioned, this man is thoroughly fed up with leadership. Like me at my full-time job, he’s long past caring, but he still sighs deeply whenever the rulers make another misstep.
Disdainful: Constantly rolling his eyes at every decision, this man oozes contempt for the current ruler. His disdain is so palpable, even the birds seem to avoid him.
Hateful: This man wakes up every morning already thinking about how much he despises the current leadership. Just thinking about it sends him into a furious rage that ruins his entire day.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · the faction leader has Uninspiring Leader at level 2 or higher |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 3% | does not belong to Free Peoples · the faction leader has Uninspiring Leader at level 3 or higher |
| at the end of the character's turn | +2 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · the faction leader has Uninspiring Leader at level 4 or higher · has less than level 5 of Rebellious · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Judgemental at level 2 or higher · has Impartial Judge at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Troubled Mind at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 15% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Flexible at level 2 or higher · has Impartial Judge at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 80% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Faithless at level 2 or higher · has Reverent at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Open-handed at level 2 or higher · has Frugal at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Bad Administrator at level 2 or higher · has Administrator at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Insensitive Ruler at level 2 or higher · has Benevolent Ruler at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | is not the faction leader · treasury below 5,000 · has less than level 5 of Rebellious · has less than level 4 of Discontent · either the faction leader has Insensitive Ruler at level 2 or higher or the faction leader has Flexible at level 2 or higher or the faction leader has Faithless at level 2 or higher or the faction leader has Troubled Mind at level 2 or higher or the faction leader has Judgemental at level 2 or higher or the faction leader has Bad Administrator at level 2 or higher |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Bad Army Connections at level 2 or higher · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction leader · the faction leader has Scandalous Supervisor · has less than level 4 of Discontent |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · the faction leader has Frugal Patron |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Loose-lipped · never on 5 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Discreet | 1 | +1 Influence |
| Close-mouthed | 4 | +2 Influence |
| Secretive | 8 | +3 Influence |
What the game says at each level
Discreet: This man can keep a secret locked tighter than a treasure chest. His lips are sealed, unless bribed with wine. Good wine.
Close-mouthed: This man’s thoughts are as mysterious as the Sphinx, and his intentions even more cryptic. You’ll get more out of a stone statue than out of him.
Secretive: Known for saying little and knowing even less, this man’s silence is legendary, even when there’s nothing to be secretive about.
How it is gained: on coming of age, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +2 | 6% | always |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has less than level 3 of Discreet · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Discreet |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Disgraced it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Disgraced | 1 | -5 Command, -4 Influence, -3 Troop Morale, -5 Bribe Resistance, -5 Personal Security |
| Condemned by the Council | 2 | -8 Command, -8 Influence, -10 Movement Points, -5 Troop Morale, -10 Bribe Resistance, -10 Personal Security |
What the game says at each level
Disgraced: Due to his failure in leading the Carthaginian armies to victory, this man has been stripped of his command in the army. As a result his troops lost all the trust in him and even his allies in Carthage have deserted him. He has now retired from public life.
Condemned by the Council: Due to catastrophic failures as a military commander, this man is set for execution by decree of the Council of the One Hundred and Four. Outside the walls of Carthage, his crucified body will serve as a reminder of what happens to those who fail their city.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Greek · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Roman · Libyan · Scythian
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +2 | 15% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Barcid · either has Hannonid or has Magonnid or has Neutral Stance or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +2 | 15% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Hannonid · either has Barcid or has Magonnid or has Neutral Stance or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +2 | 15% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Magonnid · either has Barcid or has Hannonid or has Neutral Stance or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +2 | 15% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Neutral Stance · either has Barcid or has Hannonid or has Magonnid or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +2 | 15% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Giscon · either has Barcid or has Hannonid or has Magonnid or has Neutral Stance · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +3 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Barcid · either has Hannonid or has Magonnid or has Neutral Stance or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +3 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Hannonid · either has Barcid or has Magonnid or has Neutral Stance or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +3 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Magonnid · either has Barcid or has Hannonid or has Neutral Stance or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +3 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Neutral Stance · either has Barcid or has Hannonid or has Magonnid or has Giscon · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +3 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 7 of No Support in Carthage · the faction leader has Giscon · either has Barcid or has Hannonid or has Magonnid or has Neutral Stance · does not have Disgraced · has Summoned to Carthage · in Carthage |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Partly Redeemed · never on 6 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Disgraced | 1 | -4 Influence, -30 Popular Standing |
| Utterly Disgraced · epithet Infortunatus | 2 | -8 Influence, -60 Popular Standing |
What the game says at each level
Disgraced: The disgrace of losing an Eagle standard is something this man will never shake off.
Utterly Disgraced: To lose one Eagle might be unlucky. To lose two looks like incompetence.
How it is gained: lost legionary eagle
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| lost legionary eagle | +1 | 100% | always |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 6 levels. Once it reaches Disgraced Family it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Disgraced Family | 1 | -1 Influence, -10 Tax Collection |
| Wealthy Family | 2 | no stat effects |
| Powerful Family | 3 | +1 Bribe Resistance, +1 Influence |
| Impoverished Noble Family | 4 | +2 Bribe Resistance, +1 Influence, -5 Tax Collection |
| Noble Family | 5 | +3 Bribe Resistance, +2 Influence |
| Powerful Noble Family | 6 | +5 Bribe Resistance, +2 Influence, +1 Management, +2 Personal Security |
What the game says at each level
Disgraced Family: While this man's wife comes from a once-proud lineage, their glory days are long past... Her family name is still remembered in old histories, but their estates are ruined, and their political connections have almost faded. Not a good help if he wants to pursue a better political career.
Wealthy Family: This man’s wife comes from a family that has enough wealth to be noticed at parties and enough connections to expand his career. If he plays his cards right, he might be able to exploit their modest influence to pursue a better political career.
Powerful Family: This man’s wife comes from a very wealthy family that holds some power and influence in their society, with connections that can help augmenting her husband's career and increase his chances in running for public offices or military commands.
Impoverished Noble Family: This man’s wife comes from a former powerful noble family who once rose to the top and exerted great influence in their society. They may not have the influence they once had, but their lineage is still respected: it can still help augmenting her husband's career and increase his chances in running for public or military offices.
Noble Family: This man’s wife comes from a wealthy aristocratic family who sits at the top of the social pyramid and exerts great influence and power. Through private dealings they can help augmenting her husband's career and increase his chances in running for public or military offices, as long as he doesn’t embarrass himself.
Powerful Noble Family: This man’s wife comes from a very powerful and wealthy noble family that has remained at the top of society and politics for many generations. They regard themselves as part of the elite and hold great pride in having the most important political, religious and military positions being granted to them. With all her family connections and influence, this General only needs to ensure that he does not screw up the chances he gets.
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Elder Senator.
How it is gained: on marriage, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on marriage | +1 | 100% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 45% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 40% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 30% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · Influence 4 or more |
| on marriage | +1 | 10% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · Influence 4 or more |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Carthaginian Aristocrat |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Carthaginian Aristocrat |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Olympionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Olympionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Panathenaionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Panathenaionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Pythionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Pythionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Isthmionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Isthmionikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Nemeonikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Nemeonikes Statue |
| on marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Respectable Herds at level 3 or higher |
| on marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Respectable Herds at level 3 or higher |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 45% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 40% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 30% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 20% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 20% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · Influence 3 or more |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 10% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · Influence 3 or more |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Carthaginian Aristocrat |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 25% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Carthaginian Aristocrat |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Olympionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 25% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Olympionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Panathenaionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 25% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Panathenaionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Pythionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 25% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Pythionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Isthmionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 25% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Isthmionikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Nemeonikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 25% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Nemeonikes Statue |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 60% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Respectable Herds at level 3 or higher |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 20% | has less than level 6 of Disgraced Family · his father has Respectable Herds at level 3 or higher |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 45% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 40% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 30% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 20% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 20% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 15% | does not have Disgraced Family |
| …and 36 more ways |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Faction Heir, Faction Leader, Princeps, Second in Rome.
Effects: -1 Influence, -10 Bribe Resistance
Once the heir to the throne, now the heir to nothing. Looks like he wasn’t cut out for greatness.
How it is gained: on ceasing to be faction heir, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on ceasing to be faction heir | +2 | 100% | belongs to Seleucid Empire · is not the faction leader · does not have Disinherited · Seleucid Empire holds 2 or more settlements |
| on ceasing to be faction heir | +2 | 100% | belongs to Ptolemaic Empire · is not the faction leader · does not have Disinherited · Ptolemaic Empire holds 2 or more settlements |
| on ceasing to be faction heir | +2 | 100% | belongs to Antigonid Kingdom · is not the faction leader · does not have Disinherited · Antigonid Kingdom holds 2 or more settlements |
| on ceasing to be faction heir | +2 | 100% | belongs to Boii · is not the faction leader · does not have Disinherited · Boii holds 2 or more settlements |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is not the faction heir · belongs to Seleucid Empire · has Archistrategos |
| on ceasing to be faction heir | +1 | 100% | belongs to Carthage · is not the faction leader · Carthage holds 2 or more settlements |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Gate Breaker.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dislikes Attacking Walls | 5 | -1 Siege Attack, -1 Troop Morale, -30 Siege Engineering |
| Useless Besieger | 8 | -2 Siege Attack, -2 Troop Morale, -50 Siege Engineering |
| Pathetic Besieger | 12 | -3 Siege Attack, -3 Troop Morale, -80 Siege Engineering |
What the game says at each level
Dislikes Attacking Walls: Preferring an open field of combat, this man is not at his best when in command of a siege.
Useless Besieger: This man's generally incompetent performance when trying to take a city disheartens all his men.
Pathetic Besieger: This man is not skilled when it comes to siege warfare. As a result his battles often end in ignomy rather than glory.
How it is gained: on coming of age, ending a turn in a settlement, at the end of the character's turn, on withdrawing before battle
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +1 | 15% | always |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · has Ignores Military Arts at level 1 · 10% chance |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Likes Sciences at level 2 or higher · Command below 3 · does not have Natural Command Talent · has less than level 4 of Green · has Cultured at level 2 or higher · 10% chance |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Curious Cartographer at level 2 or higher · Command above 3 · has Green at level 4 or higher · has less than level 3 of Interested in Military Arts · 20% chance |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Ignores Military Arts at level 2 or higher · Command below 5 |
| on withdrawing before battle | +1 | 2% | was the attacker |
| on capturing a settlement | +1 | 30% | is a general (plus hidden conditions) |
| on capturing a settlement | +1 | 1% | not of Roman culture · not of Gallic culture · not of Dacian culture · not of Brittonic culture · not of Germanic culture · not of Celtiberian culture |
| on capturing a settlement | +1 | 20% | of Roman culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Curious about Humanities · never on 9 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dislikes Humanities | 1 | -1 Management, -5 Trading |
| Hates Humanities | 5 | -2 Management, -5 Tax Collection, -10 Trading |
What the game says at each level
Dislikes Humanities: This man has no time for noble concepts like history, philosophy, or geography. His interest lies elsewhere, and he can't be bothered to learn one of these subjects.
Hates Humanities: If there’s one thing this man hates, it’s philosophy and the humanities. He views these subjects as nothing more than idle musings for those with too much time on their hands. Unfortunately, his dislike for the softer sciences affects trade and taxes.
Cultures that never receive it (9)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Scythian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Libyan
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement, at the end of the character's turn, on coming of age, when offered for adoption
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | is a general · either has less than level 2 of Uninterested Linguist or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Humanities or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Sciences or has less than level 2 of Ignores Military Arts · does not have Cultured · 10% chance · the settlement has nothing above Small School (Civic) (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a general · either has less than level 2 of Uninterested Linguist or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Humanities or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Sciences or has less than level 2 of Ignores Military Arts · has Ignorant · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Dislikes Humanities at level 1 · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Likes Sciences at level 2 or higher · 10% chance · has Cultured at level 2 or higher (plus hidden conditions) |
| on coming of age | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +1 | 15% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 15% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 15% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +2 | 30% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Likes Sciences · never on 9 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dislikes Sciences | 1 | -5 Mining, -10 Construction, -1 Health |
| Hates Sciences | 5 | -10 Mining, +1 Squalor, -1 Health, -20 Construction |
What the game says at each level
Dislikes Sciences: This man holds firm to established methods and traditional approaches, viewing new techniques and innovations with deep skepticism. Whether it was a traumatic experience with an abacus or just his personal preference, you’ll never catch him tinkering with new inventions.
Hates Sciences: This man avoids the sciences like a cat avoids water. He not only ignores them, but goes on passionate rants about the foolishness of "those who waste their lives trying to understand stars, stones, or soil." His vocal criticism of scholarly advances and systematic rejection of new methods creates significant inefficiencies, as he insists on using only the most conventional approaches.
Cultures that never receive it (9)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Scythian · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Libyan
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement, at the end of the character's turn, on coming of age, when offered for adoption
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | is a general · either has less than level 2 of Uninterested Linguist or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Humanities or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Sciences or has less than level 2 of Ignores Military Arts · does not have Cultured · 10% chance · the settlement has nothing above Small School (Civic) (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a general · either has less than level 2 of Uninterested Linguist or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Humanities or has less than level 2 of Dislikes Sciences or has less than level 2 of Ignores Military Arts · has Ignorant · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Dislikes Sciences at level 1 · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Interested in Military Arts at level 2 or higher · has Unwilling to Learn · has less than level 2 of Dislikes Sciences (plus hidden conditions) |
| on coming of age | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +1 | 15% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 15% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 15% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +2 | 30% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 10% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 20% | hidden conditions only |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: no stat effects
Something must be done to resolve the grain crisis in Rome!
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, when selected
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | in his own faction's lands · 3% chance · belongs to Rome or Roman Rebels · has Consul · does not have Grain Crisis in Rome · does not have Grain Patron · does not have Favours Monopolies · has Winter · while the event "The Gracchan Reforms" is active · treasury above 50,000 |
| when selected | +1 | 100% | has Disrupted Grain Shipments |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Overworked Barracks, Close ties to the Garrison, Army Connections · at most 4 characters may hold it · never on 10 of the cultures.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dissatisfied Garrison | 1 | +1 Unrest, -1 Troop Morale |
| Mutinuous Garrison | 2 | +3 Unrest, -2 Troop Morale |
What the game says at each level
Dissatisfied Garrison: Discontent within the garrison has begun to grow, as poor management and low pay have damaged morale. Mutinous talks are spreading throughout the ranks, with some soldiers even discussing whether desertion might be preferable to listening to the governor’s next speech.
Mutinuous Garrison: The dissatisfaction within the garrison has reached a critical point, with the troops openly questioning the governor's authority. Some soldiers have taken up carving insults about the governor into their shields, and someone even started selling "Down with the Governor" tunics at the market. Treason never looked so fashionable.
Cultures that never receive it (10)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Brittonic · Scythian · Ethiopian · Libyan · Arab · Indian · Celtiberian
How it is gained and lost: ending a turn in a settlement, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | in his own faction's lands · Management below 4 · does not have Heavy-Handed Governor · has less than level 2 of Dissatisfied Garrison · has Attuned Governor · does not have Army Connections · does not have Dedicated Trainer · 10% chance · public order from garrison above 12 |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 10% | in his own faction's lands · Management below 5 · does not have Heavy-Handed Governor · has less than level 2 of Dissatisfied Garrison · has Attuned Governor · does not have Army Connections · has Unpaid Army · 10% chance · public order from garrison above 12 |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | in his own faction's lands · Management below 5 · does not have Heavy-Handed Governor · has less than level 2 of Dissatisfied Garrison · has Attuned Governor · does not have Close ties to the Garrison · has Bad Army Connections at level 2 or higher · 10% chance · public order from garrison above 12 |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | in his own faction's lands · Management below 5 · does not have Heavy-Handed Governor · has less than level 2 of Dissatisfied Garrison · has Attuned Governor · does not have Close ties to the Garrison · has Inferior Commander · 10% chance · public order from garrison above 12 |
| at the end of the character's turn | loses 1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · ended the turn outside a settlement · has Dissatisfied Garrison at level 1 |
| at the end of the character's turn | loses 2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · ended the turn outside a settlement · has Dissatisfied Garrison at level 2 |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Welcoming To Foreigners. Once it reaches Loathes Foreigners it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Distrusts Outsiders | 2 | +2 Public Security |
| Hates Strangers | 6 | +4 Public Security |
| Loathes Foreigners | 12 | +6 Public Security, -1 Influence |
What the game says at each level
Distrusts Outsiders: This man is suspicious of outsiders. After all, he simply doesn't know where they've been or what they might be up to!
Hates Strangers: This man insists that his servants and slaves keep outsiders far away, for outsiders are not to be trusted under any circumstances.
Loathes Foreigners: Anything foreign or that smacks of outsider influences is hated by this man to an almost irrational level.
How it is gained: on coming of age, on surviving an assassination attempt, ending a turn in a settlement, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +2 | 20% | his father has Distrusts Outsiders |
| on coming of age | +1 | 2% | always |
| on surviving an assassination attempt | +1 | 3% | always |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has less than level 3 of Distrusts Outsiders · distance to the capital above 160 · is not the faction leader · is not the faction heir · does not have Trustworthy · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Distrusts Outsiders |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Ditiones it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Ditionian
This man hails from the Ditiones, a major Delmatian tribe located in the inland on both sides of the Dinarian Alps.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it. Once it reaches Doomed by the Oracle it cannot drop back.
Effects: -1 Influence, -1 Troop Morale · grants the epithet the Doomed
While visiting the sacred Oracle at Delphi, this man somehow managed to upset Apollo himself, whether by his poor offerings or an ill-timed sneeze, no one can say. But one thing is certain: the gods have spoken, and it’s not looking good for him.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Attuned Governor · in Delphoi · does not have Doomed by the Oracle · Management below 5 · 10% chance (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Ionian Culture, Arcadian Culture, Aeolian Culture, Northwest Greek Culture, Epirote Culture, Greco-Bactrian Culture, Indo-Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture, Bosporan Culture, Cypriot Greek Culture, Pamphylian Greek Culture, Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Anatolian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Illyrian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cilician, Cappadocian Culture, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots · sons inherit it 1% of the time.
Effects: +1 Dorian belief
This man is Dorian, and his ancestors are responsible for turning Greece into a playground of wars and epic poetry. He’s got the stubbornness to match and a love for building cities and storming walls.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, on coming of age, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is an assassin · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a spy · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| on coming of age | +1 | 100% | his father has Dorian Culture · does not have Dorian Culture · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | of Greek culture · does not have Dorian Culture · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | of Greek culture · does not have Dorian Culture · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | is a general · does not have Dorian Culture · belongs to Acragas, Syracuse, Taras, Issa, Acarnanian League, Argos, Achaean League, Messene, Sparta, Kydonia, Knossos, Gortyn, Lyttos, Byzantium, Chersonesus, Heraclea Pontica or Rhodes (plus hidden conditions) |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Phoenician Culture |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 10% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Phoenician Culture |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 5% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Libyan Culture |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 5% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Libyan Culture |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 35% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Dorian Culture |
| when offered for marriage | +2 | 17% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Dorian Culture |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 35% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Dorian Culture |
| when offered for adoption | +2 | 17% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Dorian Culture |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 5% | belongs to Carthage |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Dorian Culture · does not have Phoenician Culture · does not have Libyan Culture · does not have Iberian Culture · does not have Celtic Culture · does not have Dorian Culture |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | belongs to Carthage · the faction leader has Dorian Culture · does not have Phoenician Culture · does not have Libyan Culture · does not have Iberian Culture · does not have Celtic Culture · does not have Dorian Culture |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Local Popularity · grants the epithet Doson
This man's has added the epithet of "Doson" ('the man who will give') to his name. He is known for his dedication to the kingdom in its time of need and from this day forward in all official documents he will have this epithet added to his name. This is a common royal epithet among Hellenistic monarchs.
Cultures that never receive it (17)
Gallic · Germanic · Dacian · Celtiberian · Brittonic · Thracian · Scythian · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a general · of Greek culture · is the faction leader · has Struggling for Legitimacy at level 5 or higher · has Renowned at level 5 or higher · Influence above 5 · either does not have Hierax or does not have Aniketos or does not have Monophtalmos or does not have Kalos or does not have Poliorketes or does not have Pogon or does not have Keraunos or does not have Epiphanes or does not have Nikephoros or does not have Nikator or does not have Soter or does not have Kallinikos or does not have Poietes or does not have Auletes or does not have Sophos or does not have Aphobos or does not have Agathos or does not have Dikaios or does not have Eusebes or does not have Doson or does not have Baryphron or does not have Tryphon or does not have Epimanes or does not have Physkon or does not have Eukairos or does not have Philopator or does not have Philadelphos or does not have Philometor (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Untouched By Fear, Local Hero, Confident of Victory, Over-Enthusiastic Charger. Once it reaches Craven Coward it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Doubtful Courage | 2 | -1 Troop Morale |
| Morbidly Fearful | 4 | -2 Troop Morale, -1 Command, -1 Local Popularity |
| Craven Coward · epithet the Lily-livered | 6 | -3 Troop Morale, -2 Command, -2 Local Popularity |
| Ruled By Fear · epithet the Coward | 8 | -4 Troop Morale, -3 Local Popularity, -3 Command |
What the game says at each level
Doubtful Courage: "Yes, I fled from battle, but it was strategic!" he says. A concern for personal safety has given this man the habit of running from battle before it is strictly necessary.
Morbidly Fearful: The fear of physical hurt hinders this man's performance in battle. He is known for turning tail at the first sign of trouble.
Craven Coward: This man's timidity in combat is well known. He has lost the respect of most men.
Ruled By Fear: This man has fled the battlefield more times than he can count, leaving those under his command to win or perish without him. Such a disgrace will live with him for all time. The man who ran away. The Coward.
How it is gained: on withdrawing before battle, after a battle, on coming of age, when the general routs in battle
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on withdrawing before battle | +1 | 1% | is a general · withdrew before battle · battle odds above 0.8 (his strength against the enemy's) · battle odds below 3 (his strength against the enemy's) |
| on withdrawing before battle | +1 | 2% | is a general · withdrew before battle · battle odds above 1.5 (his strength against the enemy's) |
| after a battle | +1 | 5% | did not fight in person · lost over 40% of his army · has less than level 4 of Doubtful Courage · not a siege assault · has less than level 5 of Green |
| after a battle | +1 | 100% | won the battle · has less than level 4 of Doubtful Courage · routed · in his own faction's lands |
| on coming of age | +3 | 5% | his father has Doubtful Courage |
| on coming of age | +3 | 2% | always |
| when the general routs in battle | +1 | 80% | is a general · in his own faction's lands |
| when the general routs in battle | +1 | 30% | is a general · in his own faction's lands |
| when the general routs in battle | +1 | 5% | is a general · outside his own faction's lands |
| after a battle | +1 | 2% | did not fight in person · in his own faction's lands · has less than level 2 of Untouched By Fear |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Tribune of the Plebs · has Afraid to Veto at level 1 |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 5% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Tribune of the Plebs · has Afraid to Veto at level 1 |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Anxious under Siege · under siege · has less than level 2 of Nervous General · has Under Siege at level 4 or higher |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Ignorant · never on 1 of the cultures. Once it reaches Draughtsman it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Draughtsman | 1 | +2 Construction |
| Architect | 3 | +4 Construction |
| Skilled Architect | 5 | +8 Construction |
| Great Architect · epithet the Great Builder | 10 | +15 Construction, -1 Squalor |
What the game says at each level
Draughtsman: This man's interest in architecture stands him in good stead when construction work is needed. He has a good eye for practical construction and structural design.
Architect: This man has proven himself capable of designing buildings that are both functional and pleasing to the eye.
Skilled Architect: This man has a deep understanding of architectural principles, which allows him to oversee complex construction projects with great skill.
Great Architect: This man's abiding interest in great architecture and grand design can sometimes lead to excess on construction projects.
Cultures that never receive it (1)
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Architect.
How it is gained: on coming of age, ending a turn in a settlement, when a building completes in the governed city
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +1 | 4% | hidden conditions only |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · 40% chance · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · with the Remastered education setting off · has less than level 5 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | does not belong to Free Peoples · 40% chance · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · with the Remastered education setting on · has less than level 5 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) · with the Remastered education setting off · has less than level 5 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · in Alexandria · has less than level 3 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · in Syracuse · has less than level 3 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · in Carthage · has less than level 3 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · in Pergamon · has less than level 3 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · in Athens · has less than level 3 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) · of Roman culture · with the Remastered education setting on · has less than level 5 of Youthful (plus hidden conditions) |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · is a general · does not have Ignorant · has at most level 1 of Troubled Mind · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) · has Scholarly Upbringing · has less than level 5 of Youthful · 10% chance |
| when a building completes in the governed city | +1 | 15% | always |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Ruler of the Athenian League.
Effects: no stat effects
While some see Athens power as weak and fading, this man sees his city as the future centre of Hellenic unity. He dreams about the day when the sea will once more be filled with Athenian ships patrolling the sea routes, and Attica free from the hated Makedonians. A new Athenian League formed by the strength of our arms will preserve peace in Hellas and will never again be subjugated by other powers!
How it is gained: at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · belongs to Athens · is the faction leader · does not have Dreams of the Athenian League · does not have Ruler of the Athenian League |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it.
Effects: -1 Influence
This Greek has adopted the barbaric Makedonian custom of drinking wine unmixed with water. Proper Greeks dilute their wine with water, but he drinks it straight like some northern barbarian, sipping unmixed wine until he can barely stand.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Social Drinker at level 2 or higher · does not have Drinks wine like a Makedonian · of Greek culture · does not have Stern · does not have Restrained · has Wealthy at level 2 or higher · Influence above 3 (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Understands Tactics, Understanding of Strategy, Confident in Defence, Promising Commander, Skilled Cavalry Commander, Skilled Infantry Commander · at most 2 characters may hold it.
Effects: -1 Command, -1 Troop Morale
This man enjoys the spoils of war a little too much, often celebrating before the battle is even over.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | does not belong to Free Peoples · has Green at level 3 or higher · has Social Drinker at level 2 or higher · does not have Drunk Commander · does not have Confident in Defence · has Bad Army Connections (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 8 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous | 1 | -1 Influence |
| Dull/Uninspiring/Vigorous | 2 | +1 Fertility |
| Ignorant/Charismatic/Spiritless | 3 | +1 Personal Security |
| Ignorant/Charismatic/Vigorous | 4 | +1 Fertility, +1 Personal Security, +1 Influence |
| Sharp/Uncharismatic/Spiritless | 5 | +1 Management |
| Astute/Uninspiring/Vigorous | 6 | +1 Management, +1 Fertility |
| Intelligent/Charismatic/Spiritless | 7 | +1 Management, +1 Personal Security, +1 Influence |
| Bright/Magnetic/Vigorous | 8 | +1 Management, +1 Influence, +1 Fertility |
What the game says at each level
Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous: This man's lack of natural ability makes him unlikely to become great or renowned in his society, but he may yet make a fine subordinate to a greater general, or even a governor of some distant land. But who knows the future? He may rise above his inborn limitations to great glory, and honour. Some men make up for their weaknesses with strengths such as courage, steadfastness, or loyalty. Others become hopeless failure, forgotten, if lucky, and hated, if unfortunate.
Dull/Uninspiring/Vigorous: This man's lack of innate intellectual capability or social skills means that he must make the best use of his drive and passion to overcome his weaknesses. Through study or practice, he may become better than someone with inborn ability. He might make a great general who leads his men from the front, rather than giving orders from the rear. Or he might turn his energy to darker deeds or more useless pursuits.
Ignorant/Charismatic/Spiritless: This man's lack of innate intellectual capability, health and drive means that he must get what he wants through his influence over others. Men like this may inspire or entice with their words, and can accomplish much with little physical action. He might not make a great governor but he won't be one of the worst. He may become an inspiring general. Or maybe not.
Ignorant/Charismatic/Vigorous: This man's low intellectual ability is somewhat compensated for by his social skills and his vitality. There is such a thing as being too smart for one's own good, and this man knows how to behave around others. He may not make a great tactician or math genius, but hard work and the right connections can carry one far in life.
Sharp/Uncharismatic/Spiritless: This man's intelligence is offset by poor social skills and vitality. This type of man may be bookish or reserved, and might be best suited for tasks that do not require teamwork or great athleticism. He could still make a great general, through tactical genius or careful planning. He could become an able administrator, double-checking his budgets and figures to eliminate waste or corruption.
Astute/Uninspiring/Vigorous: This man's low social skills make him ill-suited for public speaking or politics. But his intelligence and vitality could be put to use as a wily general or efficient governor. He might not be the most inspiring leader, but men are better served by an able leader than a flashy one.
Intelligent/Charismatic/Spiritless: This man has the intelligence and charisma, but may lack the will that leads to the full application of these innate abilities. He may not be lazy, per se--He could be of poor health. But one way or another, this man's weak life force will hinder him in his life.
Bright/Magnetic/Vigorous: There are few men who excel in all they do. This man may be one of those few. At least, he lacks any glaring weakness in his intellect, charisma, or vitality. This gives him a head start, but it does not mean he has already won the race.
How it is gained: on coming of age, when offered for marriage, when offered for adoption, when offered for adoption as a man of the hour
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +1 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +2 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +3 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +4 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +5 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +6 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +7 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| on coming of age | +8 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +1 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +2 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +3 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +4 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +5 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +6 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +7 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for marriage | +8 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +1 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +2 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +3 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +4 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +5 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +6 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +7 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption | +8 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +1 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +2 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +3 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +4 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +5 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +6 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +7 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| when offered for adoption as a man of the hour | +8 | 100% | hidden conditions only |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +2 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +3 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +4 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +5 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +6 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +7 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
| at the start of the character's turn | +8 | 100% | does not belong to Free Peoples · does not have Dull/Uncharismatic/Languorous · is a family member (plus hidden conditions) |
Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Dyestai it cannot drop back.
Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Dyestian
This man hails from the Dyestai, an Illyrian tribe inhabiting the area around Damastion and its silver mines. This has made them into wealthy people though this has made them into an excellent target for their Paionian and Dardanian neighbours.
Cultures that never receive it (12)
Celtiberian · Brittonic · Roman · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Phoenician · Libyan · Caucasian · Anatolian · Iranian · Arab · Indian
Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.
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