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'Amm Gades

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Carthaginian Aristocrat, Carthaginian Citizen, Puno-Numidian, Cannanite, Puno-Iberian, Puno-Nuraghic, Puno-Libyan, Puno-Sikel, 'Amm Iboshim, Liby-Phoenician, Puno-Rasenna, Puno-Campanian, Puno-Bruttian.

Effects: no stat effects

This man is one of the citizens of Gades and specifically he belongs to the oligarchy what makes him able to get the charge of Shopet of this rich city-state whose founding as a colony was conducted by the royal family of Tyre and people linked to the palace around an important shrine dedicated to Melqart, long time ago.

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'Amm Iboshim

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Carthaginian Aristocrat, Carthaginian Citizen, Puno-Numidian, Cannanite, Puno-Iberian, Puno-Nuraghic, Puno-Libyan, Puno-Sikel, 'Amm Gades, Liby-Phoenician, Puno-Rasenna, Puno-Campanian, Puno-Bruttian.

Effects: no stat effects

This man is one of the citizens of Iboshim and specifically he belongs to the oligarchy what makes him able to get the main charges of this city that was founded by western Phoenicians to control the trade of the northwestern Mediterranean as a redistributive market. A few generations later, the city and the island also received contingents of Punic population that extended the Carthaginian influence over the area what allowed Iboshim to become a production centre that exported its own goods. Nowadays, Iboshim is enough important to mint its own coins and its inhabitants, who strongly worship to the god Bes, stay proud of this magnificent city of strong walls and glorious acropolis that allows them to enjoy a prosperous life.

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A Bride for Carthage

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +5 Trading, -1 Combat vs Carthage

This man's sister was given in marriage to an influential Carthaginian aristocrat with the aim of strengthening the old friendship between his city and Carthage. Following the political alliance of his Punic dinasty and the Carthaginian one, this man seeks to benefit economically and politically from collaborating with the Carthaginian Republic.

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A Hero Like the Old Myths

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale, +2 Influence

This general has fought other champions and come out on top, defeating them in single combat. Now, the locals say that he’s a hero like those of old, the kind of figure their ancestors sang about around the fire. Whether it’s his skill with a sword or his impressive physique, the general has become a legend, at least until someone bigger and meaner comes along.

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A Long Tradition

Appears on every character, agents included · at most 2 characters may hold it.

Effects: no stat effects

Ever since the founding of Carthage we have remained in contact with Tyre, the city of our forefathers. Before the destruction of the temple in Tyre by Alexander, we would send tribute to the temple to honour and please the mighty Melqart.

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Abderite

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Abderite it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Abdera

This man is from Abdera, first colonised by Phoenicians, then by Klazomenai and later by Teos. The city was highly contested between Phoenicians, Greeks, and Thracians and changed hands several times.

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Absent-Minded

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Focused, Determined, Lover of Feasts · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: -1 Management

This man is a deep thinker, but unfortunately, his thoughts often stray far from the matters at hand. He’s been known to walk into the wrong house, forget the names of his own children, and even leave his helmet behind when going to battle.

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Abusive Tendencies

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Firm Personal Morality, Trustworthy.

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Abydosian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Abydosian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Abydos

This man is from Abydos, mentioned by Homer in the Iliad as an ally of Ilion. It was later colonised by, you guessed it, the Milesians. Its inhabitants gained a reputation for being slanderers, so people would say "Don't go to Abydos".

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Accepted by the Army

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Rejected by the Army, Disgraced.

Effects: +1 Personal Security

Formed by Carthaginian soldiers together with some Semitized soldiers with citizenship from this army, the Military Assembly has accepted this man as their commander, and this choice has been reaffirmed by a civic vote in Carthage.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Chief Lieutenant, Governorship of Canaan, Governorship of Egypt, Governorship of Greece, Governorship of Iberia, Governorship of Italy, Governorship of Libya, Governorship of Massalia, Governorship of Sicily.

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Achaian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Achaian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Achaian

This man is Achaian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Acquitted of All Charges

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Adlectus

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 21 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

This man has been adlected (recruited) into the Senate. At various points in Rome's history, certain characters of equestrian status were chosen to fill vacancies in the Senate, when membership fell below the ordained number of members. Julius Caesar, as dictator, and the triumvirs adlected a number of men into the Senate, but this practice became most commonplace under the Emperor Vespasian, who quickly needed to appoint a number of high-ranking officials after the loss of senatorial members during the reign of Nero and the subsequent civil war.

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Administering the Upper Satrapies

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Disinherited, Faction Leader · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law, +1 Management, +10 Trading

This man now controls the dusty, distant lands of the Upper Satrapies. From the Zagros to the borders of India, it’s all his responsibility, minus the parts already lost to Chandragupta Maurya.

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Administrator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · pulls against Bad Administrator · never on 1 of the cultures. Once it reaches Skilled Bureaucrat it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Accountant, Foreign Affairs Scholar, Freeman Clerk, Lore Keeper, Priest of Zeus, Scribe Steward, Treasurer, Urban Planner.

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Adopted Local Culture

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Resists Local Culture, Resists Local Culture, Embraced Local Culture, Embraced Local Culture, Refuses Local Culture · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

The man seems to have adopted the local culture. He has swapped his furs for local robes, his spear for a funny-looking sword, and now even speaks in the local tongue. His retinue joins in, toasting with the local brew and forming alliances through marriage with the local aristocracy.

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Adramyttian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Adramyttian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Adramyttion

This man is from Adramyttion in the peraia or "mainland territory" of the island based city-state of Mytilene. According to Aristotle, Adramyttion was founded by, and named after, Adramyttos, the son of King Alyattes of Lydia.

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Aeacid

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 9 of the cultures. Once it reaches Aeacid it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

This man is a direct descendant from the Aeacid dynasty. His linage grants him privileges and influence over ordinary men.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Aeacid Princes Ransomed

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: no stat effects

Following our conquest of an Epirote city, members of the Aeacid house, the lineage of Pyrrhus himself, were captured and brought before our general. Fearing the humiliation of their royal house, the Epirote Assembly gathered thousands of silver drachmas as a ransom price. The general accepted the tribute and released the hostages, escorting them safely to their halls.

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Aedile

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Former Aedile, Imperator Caesar · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 21 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

Based in Rome, the Aediles are responsible for maintenance of public buildings, regulation of public festivals, and enforcing public order. There are two pairs of aediles. Two from the ranks of plebeians and the other are called aediles curules. The office of the curule aedile is open to plebeians and patricians, and they are considered curule magistrates.\nThe office is generally held by young men intending to follow the cursus honorum to a high political office, traditionally after their quaestorship, but before their praetorship. It's not a compulsory part of the cursus, and hence a former quaestor can be elected to the praetorship without having held the aedileship. However, it's an advantageous position to hold, demonstrating the aspiring politician's commitment to public service, as well as giving him the opportunity to hold public festivals and games.

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Aeolian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Aeolian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Aeolian

This man is Aeolian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Aeolian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Dorian Culture, Ionian Culture, Arcadian 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 Aeolian belief

This man is Aeolian. He's a firm believer that the Aeolian way of life is the best, mostly because it’s his way of life.

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Affected by Desertion

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Effect Removed, Largely Affected by Desertion.

Effects: -1 Troop Morale, -5 Bribe Resistance, -2 Personal Security

This General army has been affected by recent desertions of some experienced troops which have decreased the general morale of the army.

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Affected by Local Banditry

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Heavy-Handed Governor, Dissatisfied Garrison, Struggling City · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 10 of the cultures.

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Affected by Personal Loss

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Confident of Victory, Over-Enthusiastic Charger.

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Afraid to Veto

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Aggressive Tribune · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Agathan

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Agathan it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Agathe

This man is from Agathe Tyche, the city of good fortune, one of the oldest recorded towns in Southern Gaul.

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Agathos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Agathos

This man's good character, deeds of virtue and moral integrity has earned him the nickname 'Good'. Whether aiding the poor, honouring the gods, or keeping his word in a world where duplicity reigns, Agathos stands as a shining example of decency. His kindness is matched only by his occasional frustration with those who exploit it.

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Aggressive Tribune

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Afraid to Veto · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Agiad Dynasty

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Eurypontid Dynasty · never on 14 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Sparta was unusual among Greek city-states in that it maintained its kingship past the Archaic age. It was even more unusual in that it had two kings simultaneously, coming from two separate lines. According to tradition, the two lines, the Agiads and Eurypontids, were respectively descended from the twins Eurysthenes and Procles, the descendants of Heracles who supposedly conquered Sparta two generations after the Trojan War. The Agiad line was regarded as being senior to the Eurypontid line. Although there are lists of the earlier purported Kings of Sparta, there is little evidence for the existence of any kings before the middle of the 6th century BC or so. Spartan kings received a recurring posthumous hero cult like that of the Dorian kings of Cyrene.

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Agitator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · never on 4 of the cultures. Once it reaches Agitator it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Caius Gracchus, Sempronius Gracchus.

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Agonistes Olympiados

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Apraktos Athletes, Suspect Olympic Victor, Olympionikes · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

The summer of our fourth year has arrived and it does not come as a surprise that this man, who is an excellent athlete and also not campaigning this season, has decided to participate in the games. It is never an easy journey to Olympia, but the desire to gain the golden olive leaves of Zeus is a great enough reward to undertake the additional training and travel. Men from across the Hellenic world, from the Pillars of Herakles to the northern shores of the Euxeinos and even into deep Asia compete in the games, as long as they are free-born and of Hellenic ancestry. Olympia itself will be crowded with the throngs of competitors and spectators. The dust alone could be enough to keep some away, but not the hardy and those unafraid of the journey and more importantly the challenge to bring fame to their own and their city's name!

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Agoranomos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Trading

This character has hired a city official responsible for regulation and enforcement of the city’s hygienic and market rules as well as maintaining general peace so that nothing inhibits commerce.

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Agrees with the Council

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Law

This General has openly expressed his consent regarding the last decision of the Council of the One Hundred and Four.

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Agrianes

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Agrianes it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Agrianian

This man is an Agrianian, a Paionian tribe with their own king. They live on the upper Strymon, somewhere north of the Dentheletai. At the time of Philip II and Alexander the Great, their king Langaros was a loyal ally to the Macedonians, providing military aid to Alexander on his way back out of Triballoi territory, and furnishing him with javelinmen on his campaign into Persia. The Agrianes have since been part of the armies of the Diadochoi.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Aigosagian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Aigosagian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Aigosagian

This man hails from the Aigosages, a Celtic tribe that settled in Thrace. Since the failed invasion of Greece, their warriors are eager to sell their service to anyone who is in need of them, perhaps even someone in Asia.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ainian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Ainian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Ainos

This man is from Ainos, founded by Aeneus, son of Apollo. Herakles slew Sarpedon on the beaches near this city and its Thracian king Peiroos fought for Ilion during the Trojan War.

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Aitolian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Aitolian it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Command · grants the epithet of Aitolia

This man is from Aitolia. Although the Aitolians have Thermon as their capital, it is not so much a major urban as a religious centre dedicated to Apollo. It is also the meeting place for the Aitolian League. Aitolians love living in villages rather than poleis, and have gathered fame as commanders from the time of the Trojan War.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Akanthian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Akanthian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Akanthos

This man is from Akanthos, founded as a colony of Andros on the eastern coast of the Chalkidike. It remained a member of the Delian League until Philip II added it to the Macedonian realm.

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Akarnanian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Akarnanian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Akarnanian

This man is Akarnanian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Akitu

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Summer.

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence, -2 Squalor

The Basileus is in his rightful place this spring, celebrating the festival of Akitu, the New year's festival, to honour the supreme god Marduk, his crown prince Nabû and other gods, with his loyal subjects in Mesopotamia who are satisfied to see their ruler paying respect to their religious tradition. Truly he is favoured by the gods, and this harvest will be bountiful.

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Akragantine

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Akragantine it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Akragas

This man is from Akragas, the jewel of Sicily. This rich city-state stood tall and defiant against Carthage and Syracuse for decades and flourished under the Emmenid tyrants.

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Akraleukan

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Akraleukan it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Contestanium

This man is from Akra Leuke or Contestanium, a commercial centre on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula known for its 'White Citadel'.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Alalian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Alalian it cannot drop back.

Effects: +2 Tax Collection · grants the epithet of Alalia

This man is a citizen of Alalia; a Greek colony on the island of Cyrnus (Corsica) and founded by colonists from Phokaea. Aleria had a “beautiful” large harbour, called Syracusium. Its main exports are slaves, resin, wax and honey, which are produced by the natives of the island. Alalia has a long history of Etruscan and Punic occupation.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Alexandros True Heir

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence · grants the epithet the Great

This ruler has fulfilled the dream that died with Antigonus Monophthalmos at Ipsus, reuniting Alexandros divided empire under Macedonian rule. From Pella's, the birthplace of kings, to Alexandria's, from Antioch to the far reaches of the known world, Alexandros dream lives once again. To commemorate, he has written the following: "What Antigonus Monophthalmos tried, I have achieved. What Alexandros conquered, I now rule. I am the bridge between worlds, the true heir to the greatest conqueror history has ever known".

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Alexandros True Heir (Alexander Heir Ptolemaic)

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence · grants the epithet the Great

This ruler has achieved what no successor has done before, uniting the three greatest jewels of Alexandros empire under one crown. Pella, the birthplace of kings, Antioch, gateway to the east, and Alexandria, wonder of the world. To commemorate, he has written the following: "I am Pharaoh by divine right, King by Macedonian blood. Where others failed, I have triumphed. Alexandros conquered Egypt, but I have become Egypt, and with it, I have conquered the world".

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Alexandros True Heir (Alexander Heir Seleucid)

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence · grants the epithet the Great

This ruler has united the great cities of Alexandros empire under Seleucid rule, Pella, the birthplace of kings, Antioch, gateway to the east, and Seleukia, the crown of Mesopotamia. To commemorate, he has written the following: "Where others failed, I have triumphed, and Alexandros dream lives once more, for I am the bridge between worlds, the true heir to the greatest conqueror history has ever known".

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Aligned with Gisqo

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Leading Noble, Opposes Gisqon Rule, Gisqo Favour, Opposes Magonnid Rule, Aligned with Magonnids, Magonnid Favour, Opposes Faction in Power, Aligned with Neutral Faction, Favoured by the Faction in Power, Opposes Barcid Rule, Allied with the Barcids, Barcid Favour, Opposes Hannonid Rule, Aligned with Hannonids, Hannonid Favour.

Effects: +2 Tax Collection

While this man is not directly under the influence of the Gisqo family that currently assert dominance in Carthage, his friendship and political or marriage ties with this political group have allowed him to benefit from their influence and have an opinion on the great decisions of his time as well as gain some other benefits for his career in exchange of some political favours...

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Aligned with Hannonids

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Leading Noble, Aligned with Gisqo, Gisqo Favour, Opposes Magonnid Rule, Aligned with Magonnids, Magonnid Favour, Opposes Faction in Power, Aligned with Neutral Faction, Favoured by the Faction in Power, Opposes Barcid Rule, Allied with the Barcids, Barcid Favour, Opposes Hannonid Rule, Opposes Gisqon Rule, Hannonid Favour.

Effects: +3 Tax Collection

While this man does not directly follow the Hannonids, his friendship and ties with this political group allow him to benefit from their dominance and to still have his opinions respected as well as gain some benefits...

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Aligned with Magonnids

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Leading Noble, Aligned with Gisqo, Gisqo Favour, Opposes Magonnid Rule, Opposes Gisqon Rule, Magonnid Favour, Opposes Faction in Power, Aligned with Neutral Faction, Favoured by the Faction in Power, Opposes Barcid Rule, Allied with the Barcids, Barcid Favour, Opposes Hannonid Rule, Aligned with Hannonids, Hannonid Favour.

Effects: +3 Tax Collection

While this man is not directly under the influence of the Magonnids that control the political power in Carthage, his friendship and political ties with this political group have allowed him to benefit from their influence on the great decisions of his time and to have his opinions respected as well as gain some other benefits for his career in exchange of some political favours...

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Aligned with Neutral Faction

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Leading Noble, Aligned with Gisqo, Gisqo Favour, Opposes Magonnid Rule, Aligned with Magonnids, Magonnid Favour, Opposes Faction in Power, Opposes Gisqon Rule, Favoured by the Faction in Power, Opposes Barcid Rule, Allied with the Barcids, Barcid Favour, Opposes Hannonid Rule, Aligned with Hannonids, Hannonid Favour.

Effects: +5 Tax Collection

While this man does not directly follow the party that has the political power in Carthage, his friendship and political ties with the political group have allowed him to benefit from their influence on the great decisions of his time and to have his opinions respected as well as gain some other benefits for his career...

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Allied with the Barcids

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Leading Noble, Aligned with Gisqo, Gisqo Favour, Opposes Magonnid Rule, Aligned with Magonnids, Magonnid Favour, Opposes Faction in Power, Aligned with Neutral Faction, Favoured by the Faction in Power, Opposes Barcid Rule, Opposes Gisqon Rule, Barcid Favour, Opposes Hannonid Rule, Aligned with Hannonids, Hannonid Favour.

Effects: +2 Tax Collection

While this man does not directly follow the Barcids, his friendship and marriage or political ties with this political group have allowed him to benefit from their influence on the Carthage affairs and to have his opinions respected as well as gain some benefits for his career...

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Alone in the Dark

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Likes the Dark, Night Fighter.

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Amantes

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Amantes it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Amantian

This man hails from the Amantes, an Illyrian tribe located in the hinterland of Apollonia, north of the Keraunian Mountains. They formed close ties with the neighbouring Epirote Chaones to the south, whose governmental structure they adopted, thus organising themselves into a koinon. They adapted many other elements of Greek culture, leaving outsiders unsure if they are interacting with Greeks or Illyrians.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Amantini

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Amantini it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Amantinian

This man hails from the Amantini, a Pannonian tribe, settled along the lower reaches of the Save. They are neighbours of the Breuci and similarly warlike. Their warriors are ferocious and fearsome.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ambition for Syrakousai

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Conqueror of Syrakousai · at most 5 characters may hold it · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Having had his ancestors killed by the Greeks of Sicily during the wars of Agathocles, this man dreams of taking Syrakousai, and secure total Carthaginian control over Sicily.

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Ambition for Taras

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Guardian of Taras.

Effects: no stat effects

“Taras needs our protection!” the Basileus proclaims at every council meeting, even when no one asks. He’s convinced that every sunset over the Ionian Sea is a divine sign to reclaim it. Taras, the jewel of Magna Graecia, now subdued by the barbarians who call themselves Romans. The king dreams of its conquest, seeing his destiny connected to it and the foundation for a greater Epirote kingdom.

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Ambition of the Lakonian Lion

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Hegemon of the Peloponnesus.

Effects: no stat effects

The kings of Sparta once ruled by their own example, with their spears and shields dictating the law of the land. Now, one among them seeks to revive this martial tradition, seeing a Peloponnesus united under Spartan rule. When told the Achaeans have a league, he scoffs: “So did children in the agora.” With this righteous war, he will see the banners of other cities lowered and the banners of Sparta rise once more above all. This. Is. Sparta’s Peloponnese, after all.

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Ambrakiote

Appears on every character, agents included · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Ambrakiote it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Ambrakia

This man is from Ambrakia, founded by the son of a Corinthian tyrant. Ambrakia was one of the more prominent allies of Sparta in the Peloponnesian War until a crushing defeat served to them by Athens forced them out of the war.

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Ambushed Enemy Foraging Party

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Troop Morale

We managed to ambush a detachment of the enemy forces sent to gather grain and drive off local livestock. Only a handful of bloody survivors returned to their camp, while our troops keep the spoils.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ambushed Foraging Party

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: -1 Troop Morale, -1 Line of Sight

One of our detachments sent to gather grain and drive off local livestock was ambushed in a deep valley by the enemy light cavalry. Only a handful of bloody survivors returned to our camp.

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Amisian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Amisian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Amisos

This man is from Amisos, founded by Milesians and Phokaians on a trade route along the southern Pontic coast. It was captured by the Persians and integrated into the Cappadocian satrapy in the time of Cyrus the Great before later being colonised by Athens and then eventually claiming independence.

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Amphipolian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Amphipolian it cannot drop back.

Effects: +5 Trading · grants the epithet of Amphipolis

This man is a citizen of Amphipolis, a former Athenian colony that developed into an important city on the fringe of Thrace. The city is a strategic possession for any Aegean empire, controlling the flow of important goods and materials from the Thracian interior.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Amphipolitan

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Amphipolitan it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Amphipolis

This man is from Amphipolis, founded as a colony of Athens to consolidate its control over Thracia and export the rich wood and silver resources of the hinerland.

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Amputated Right Hand

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 19 of the cultures.

Effects: -3 Influence, -3 Command, -2 Hit Points, -4 Training Units

To the horror of this man, his right hand has been amputated due to a conflict with a rival of his in Iberia. This ignominious act has honoured his enemy who has obtained an important trophy and now, to the shame of this vexed man, he will no longer be able to be considered a warrior. He not only has been physically incapacitated but he has also lost a symbol of the utmost importance according to the local agonistic values.

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Anaperos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: -2 Hit Points, -6 Movement Points · grants the epithet Anaperos

This man, now known as Anaperos (the Lame), bears the marks of a battle injury that left him unable to walk properly. Though his walk may falter, his resolve remains unbroken. The title reminds all who meet him that fortune is never certain.

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Anatolian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian 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, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time. Once it reaches True Anatolian it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Priest of Sinuri.

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Anchialian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Anchialian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Anchialos

This man is from Anchialos, a colony of Pontic Apollonia, also on the Black Sea.

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Andizetes

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Andizetes it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Andizetian

This man hails from the Andizetes, a tribe in eastern Pannonia, north of the Breuci. The Draus runs through their territory.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Andrian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Andrian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Andros

This man is from Andros, the northernmost and second largest island of the Cyclades. Its homonymous capital was founded by Ionians after the Ilian War, and the Andrians themselves later colonised the Chalkidike. When the Andrians sided with Persia, the wealthy island received an Athenian cleruchy and had to pay high tributes to the Delian League. Now a member of the Nesiotic League, Andros is flourishing under Ptolemaic protection but has never forgotten its old hatred for Athens.

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Anger

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Cheerful, Calm.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Wrestler.

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Aniketos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Troop Morale · grants the epithet Aniketos

This man's prowess in battle, and talent in commanding his armies has gained him the title 'Invincible'. His victories are as inevitable as the sunrise. Soldiers march behind him with unfaltering confidence, knowing that his leadership turns even the most desperate fight into a triumph. Whether through sheer skill, divine favour, or an unnatural refusal to admit defeat, he stands as a living legend, an unbreakable force of nature.

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Ankonan

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Ankonan it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Ankon

This man is from Ankon, a Picenian settlement colonised by Dionysios I of Syracuse in the early 4th century.

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Annoying Intellect

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels.

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Anti-Carthaginian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Law

This man fears that the protection offered by Carthage to his city will result in the loss of autonomy and the annexation of part of the country by the Carthaginian republic. According to him, it is better to distance themselves from Carthage's influence and oppose the hegemony that the Carthaginians seek to impose on the region.

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Antigonid

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 9 of the cultures. Once it reaches Antigonid it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

This man is a proud direct descendant of Antigonus I Monophthalmus, one of the generals of Alexander the Great. His lineage grants him privileges and influence over others.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Hypaspist, Hypaspist.

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Antipatreian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Antipatreian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Antipatreia

This man is from Antipatreia, founded by Cassander who was one of the many successor kings after Alexander died.

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Antipolitan

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Antipolitan it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Antipolis

This man is from Antipolis, founded at the opposite bank of the Ouaros river from Nikaia.

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Anubis

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has lived so long that even his Hellenic subjects compare him to Anubis, the Ever-Living.

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Anxious under Siege

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Confident of Victory, Untouched By Fear, Inspiring Presence, Prudent Commander.

Effects: -1 Command

This general is trapped behind his walls and is truly concerned. Each sunrise brings more fears, each trumpet makes him question: is this their final assault? As the supplies decrease, even the most experienced commander begins to worry too much and sleep too little.

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Aphobos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale · grants the epithet Aphobos

This man’s unshakable bravery has earned him the name 'Aphobos' (The Fearless). He charges into danger with a smile, inspiring his companions. Tales of his daring actions spread like wildfire: scaling walls under arrow fire, dueling enemy champions, and eating the last piece of bread in a starving camp. While others shake at the sight of doom, he marches forward, convinced that fortune favours the bold.

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Apollonian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Apollonian it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Farming · grants the epithet of Apollonia

This man is a citizen of Apollonia. This city became rich through agriculture (supported by Illyrian serfs) and slave trade. Well known from the works of Aristotle as an important example of the Oligarchic system of government.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Apparently Loyal

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Publicly Loyal, Rebellious. Once it reaches Hugely Disloyal it cannot drop back.

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Apprentice Trader

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Poor Trader. Once it reaches Trader it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Dye Merchant, Grain Speculator, Hippalus, Horse Trader, Incense Trader, Numismatist, Priest of Arpoxais, Priest of Arshtat, Priest of Belisama, Priest of Hermes, Priest of Melqart, Priest of Mercury, and 8 more.

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Apraktos Athletes

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Agonistes Olympiados · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Aprakteros Athletes it cannot drop back.

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Apsorian

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Apsorian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Apsorian

This man hails from the Apsores, the people living in one of the major island settlements of the Liburni.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Aquilifer

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Centurion, Primus Pilus, Praefectus Castrorum, Decurion, 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: no stat effects

An aquilifer is a senior signifer bearing the eagle standard of a Roman legion. The name derives from the type of standard, aquila meaning "eagle", which is the universal type used since 104 BC. Before that time, the wolf, boar, bull and horse were also used. The eagle standard is the most important possession of the legion and its loss is a terrible disgrace.

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Arab Roots

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against 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, 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, Cypriot Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time. Once it reaches True Arab it cannot drop back.

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Arcadian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Dorian Culture, Ionian 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 Arcadian belief

This man is Arcadian. A true lover of peace, nature, and perhaps a little too much goat cheese, he comes from a land where even the hills seem to take their time. Indeed, he spends a lot of time talking about the simple, idyllic life, and how everyone else is doing it wrong.

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Archistrategos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Strategos Autokrator, Disinherited, Faction Leader · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +2 Influence, +2 Law, +2 Training Units

This man is second only to the king himself, the Supreme ruler of all the army.

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Archon Hiereon Zalmoxou

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management, -2 Unrest, +1 Troop Morale, -1 Personal Security

This man is "Chief of the Priests of Zalmoxis", a position holding great weight among the Getic people. He overseas religious ceremonies related to the worship of Zalmoxis at Kogainon and Sarmizegetusa. These large religious complexes required a great deal of oversight, as many visited the sites from all over the Getic regions, while the sites themselves consisted of multiple temples, each of which had to be overseen. The man tasked with overseeing these religious centers is considered, on account of his close association with Zalmoxis, the pre-eminent religious figure in the eyes of many of the Getae.

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Ardiaei

Appears on every character, agents included · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 12 of the cultures. Once it reaches Ardiaei it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Ardiaean

This man hails from the Ardiaei, a powerful Illyrian tribe, known for their pirate activities in the Adriatic Sea. They are located south of the Daorsi and north of the lacus Labeatum. Their former border with the Autariatae has brought them into conflict with the latter over salt springs, though the appearance of the Celtic Scordisci has reduced their rival to a miserable degree. The Ardiaei have considerable territorial ambitions and thus threaten their neighbours with warfare.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Argive

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Argive it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Argive

This man is Argive.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ariarathid Hostages Returned

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders).

Effects: no stat effects

With the conquest of a Cappadocian city, several high-born relatives of the Ariarathid royal house were captured and taken into our custody. To preserve their lineage, they sent emissaries with a great amount of silver.

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Aristocrat

Appears on every character, agents included · never on 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law

The name says it all. This man was born into wealth and power. He is a man of noble Greek, or in some cases, noble Thracian descent.

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Arkadian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Arkadian it cannot drop back.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Arkadian

This man is Arkadian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Armenian Roots

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against 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, 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, Cypriot Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time. Once it reaches True Armenian Roots it cannot drop back.