Agent traits
63 traits that appear only on diplomats, spies and assassins: the skill ladders and habits of the characters who work alone. Traits open to every character type, agents included, are in the main dictionary.
Admirable Wife
Appears on diplomats · at most 3 characters may hold it.
Effects: no stat effects
This man's wife is considered upright, and a good example of what feminine behaviour should be.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · has Married · does not have Manipulative Wife · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Suggestive Wife | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Admirable Wife · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
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Agent of Chaos
Appears on spies · 2 levels · pulls against Foolish Conspirator. Once it reaches Master of Insurrections it cannot drop back.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent of Chaos | 1 | +1 Subterfuge | Master of Insurrections | 3 | +2 Subterfuge |
What the game says at each level
Agent of Chaos: This spy has mastered the art of inciting revolts, knowing precisely which rumours to incite and which lies to encourage. His skills allow him to turn even the most loyal city against its masters.
Master of Insurrections: Having orchestrated revolts from the shadows for years, this man is the right person to destroy a city from within. Whether through manipulation of the masses or outright sabotage, his presence alone is enough to spark a revolution.
How it is gained: insurrection
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
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| insurrection | +1 | 50% | always |
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Bilingual
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 1 | +1 Negotiation, +1 Line of Sight | Multilingual | 2 | +2 Negotiation, +2 Line of Sight | Translator | 3 | +3 Negotiation, +3 Line of Sight |
What the game says at each level
Bilingual: This man speaks both his people's tongue, plus another foreign one which makes it useful when negotiating treaties.
Multilingual: This man can speak fluently in several languages, making his work in foreign cities and kingdoms much more effective.
Translator: This man is fluent in most major dialects throughout Europe, Africa, Asia Minor and the Middle East.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 30% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more | when the agent is trained | +1 | 15% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more | when the agent is trained | +1 | 5% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more |
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Bland Negotiator
Appears on diplomats · 4 levels · pulls against Tactful.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bland Negotiator | 2 | -1 Negotiation | Tactless Negotiator | 6 | -2 Negotiation | Discourteous | 8 | -3 Negotiation | Undiplomatic | 12 | -4 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Bland Negotiator: This man doesn't offend anyone...and doesn't impress them either.
Tactless Negotiator: Lacking skill in the way he deals with most situations, this man has a talent for saying the exact wrong thing at the worst possible time.
Discourteous: Foreign manners and customs are not to this man's taste, and he lets foreigners know this in no uncertain terms.
Undiplomatic: This man has a talent for saying exactly the wrong thing when negotiating even the most delicate of treaties.
How it is gained and lost: on a bribery mission, on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a bribery mission | +1 | 30% | the mission failed | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 30% | the mission failed · with the "gradual trait loss" setting off | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 20% | the mission failed · does not have Tactful · with the "gradual trait loss" setting on |
| on a diplomatic mission | loses 1 | 40% | the mission succeeded · has Bland Negotiator · with the "gradual trait loss" setting on |
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Celtiberian Misunderstanding
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
This well-meaning diplomat organized a meeting with an Iberian chief, neglecting to mention the armed Carthaginian escorts who were just a little too eager to greet their guests. He inadvertently turned a diplomatic gathering into a confusing encounter, leaving the Celtiberians both concerned and amused, and earning him a reputation for unexpected surprises.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Arevaci · belongs to Carthage · the mission failed · does not have Celtiberian Misunderstanding · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat · does not have Champion Diplomat |
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Champion Diplomat
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
In a bid to earn the respect of the fierce Celtiberians, this diplomat found himself thrust into a mock duel, with his sword in hand. Contrary to what was expected, he emerged victorious, to the audience’s amusement. Now, he’s a celebrated figure in Celtiberian halls, known as the “Champion".
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Arevaci · the mission succeeded · does not have Champion Diplomat · does not have Celtiberian Misunderstanding · not of Celtiberian culture · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Cultural Beliefs
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels · pulls against Tolerant.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Beliefs | 2 | -1 Negotiation | Intolerant to Other Cultures | 4 | -2 Negotiation | Hates Other Cultures | 6 | -3 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Cultural Beliefs: When one grows up being subjected to only one culture, accepting the others is always very difficult.
Intolerant to Other Cultures: This man is intolerant enough of other cultures to the point of constantly mocking their traditions and customs.
Hates Other Cultures: This man hates other cultures to the point of using their traditions and customs as derogatory terms.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +2 | 20% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more | when the agent is trained | +4 | 20% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a diplomat · has less than level 3 of Cultural Beliefs · has less than level 2 of Tolerant · does not have Local Ambassador · distance to the capital below 50 |
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Cutthroat
Appears on assassins · 5 levels · pulls against Inept Poisoner.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat | 1 | +1 Subterfuge | Murderer | 2 | +2 Subterfuge | Superior Assassin · epithet the Killer | 4 | +3 Subterfuge | Expert Assassin · epithet the Killer | 8 | +4 Subterfuge |
| Master Assassin · epithet the Killer | 16 | +5 Subterfuge |
What the game says at each level
Cutthroat: People die. Sometimes this man just happens to be nearby when it happens.
Murderer: Killing has become second nature to this man. He has no qualms about removing 'targets'.
Superior Assassin: Is this man an assassin, or do targets conveniently die when he is near? Who can tell?
Expert Assassin: If you want a nice clean job, or have a particularly difficult assignment, this is your man.
Master Assassin: A true master brings art to his work. This man's art is sudden death, and his targets don’t even have time to realize they’ve been marked for death.
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Famed Champion, Poisoner, Sicilian Exile.
How it is gained: on an assassination mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on an assassination mission | +1 | 100% | the mission succeeded |
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Damaged Reputation
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
Some terrible rumors about this man sexual life have emerged and until now, he has been unable to completely supress them all.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | is a diplomat · does not have Damaged Reputation · does not have Virtuous Emissary · has Unvirtuous Emissary · does not have Object of Rumors | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a diplomat · has Damaged Reputation |
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Diplomatic Talent
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic Talent | 1 | +1 Negotiation | Natural Born Diplomat | 2 | +2 Negotiation | Diplomatic Genius | 3 | +3 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Diplomatic Talent: This man has shown a natural talent for tact and diplomacy since birth.
Natural Born Diplomat: This man was born with a talent for persuasion and diplomacy. He has potential.
Diplomatic Genius: This man is a born genius with languages, negotiation, tact and diplomacy. With experience he could become a master of his art.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat | when the agent is trained | +1 | 33% | is a diplomat · has Diplomatic Talent at level 1 | when the agent is trained | +1 | 33% | is a diplomat · has Diplomatic Talent at level 2 |
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Drinks wine like a Makedonian
Appears on diplomats · 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: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 20% | the target faction is Antigonid Kingdom · of Greek culture · does not have Drinks wine like a Makedonian · has less than level 3 of Tactful |
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Father of a Girl!
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -2 Movement Points
Good News! A new baby has been born and it is a girl. For sure she will bring honour to her family!
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 60% | is a diplomat · does not have Proud Father! · does not have Father of a Girl! · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Lost baby (plus hidden conditions) | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 15% | is a diplomat · has Father of a Girl! |
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Feared Diplomat
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
Known for squeezing the lifeblood from his enemies, this man issues harsh demands that leave little room for counter-offers. After all, negotiation, in his mind, is simply another form of conquest.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 5% | is a diplomat · does not have Feared Diplomat · has Unvirtuous Emissary · has Tactful |
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Former Soldier
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: +2 Personal Security
This man has participated in many military campaigns, and has a result, he has more military training than most of his peers.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 10% | is a diplomat |
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Fresh Diplomat
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Diplomat | 1 | +4 Movement Points | Experienced Diplomat | 3 | +1 Negotiation, +6 Movement Points | Elder Statesman | 30 | -2 Movement Points, +2 Negotiation, -2 Personal Security |
What the game says at each level
Fresh Diplomat: Having being recently chosen by his people as their envoy, this man is full of enthusiasm and good intentions. He’s not entirely sure which fork to use at a banquet or how to spot a poisoned chalice, but by the gods, he will learn.
Experienced Diplomat: After surviving countless banquets and discussing numerous diplomatic deals, this man has developed the charm and posture needed for real diplomacy. His once-naive enthusiasm has been tempered by the harsh realities of negotiation.
Elder Statesman: This man has slowed down a bit, with advancing age and declining health. He has accrued a certain wisdom through the years, however, and his opinions are given due respect.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, at the end of the character's turn, ending a turn in a settlement, on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
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| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · does not have Fresh Diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 30% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Small School (Civic) · has less than level 2 of Fresh Diplomat |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 35% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) · has less than level 2 of Fresh Diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 10% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 20% | is a diplomat · over 85% of his movement left · the settlement has Small School (Civic) · Negotiation above 3 · Negotiation below 7 · has less than level 2 of Fresh Diplomat |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 30% | is a diplomat · over 85% of his movement left · the settlement has Academy (Civic) · Negotiation above 3 · Negotiation below 7 · has less than level 2 of Fresh Diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 40% | is a diplomat · over 85% of his movement left · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) · Negotiation above 3 · Negotiation below 7 · has less than level 2 of Fresh Diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 30% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Small School (Civic) · Negotiation above 6 · has less than level 2 of Fresh Diplomat |
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 10% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) · Negotiation above 6 · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 15% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Great Academy (Civic) · Negotiation above 6 · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 100% | the mission succeeded · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat · is a diplomat |
| on a bribery mission | +1 | 100% | the mission succeeded · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat · is a diplomat |
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Generous Host
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 1 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
Determined to demonstrate the heights of Carthaginian hospitality, this diplomat arranged an extravagant feast for a visiting Roman envoy, serving enough food and drink to satisfy a small army. It was truly a banquet fit for Melqart himself and he's now famous for his great hospitality.
Cultures that never receive it (1)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Rome · belongs to Carthage · the mission succeeded · does not have Generous Host · does not have Tested Roman Patience · does not have Honey-Giver · has Tactful at level 2 or higher |
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Golden Fool
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 1 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
In a misguided attempt to gain favour with a fearsome Scythian warlord, this diplomat brought forth a lavish gift of gold. However, instead of admiration, the warlord tossed the gift into the nearest river, proclaiming it as useless as a broken shield. From that day forward, this man has been known as the “Golden Fool”, and his diplomatic ambitions have sunk deeper than his precious gold.
Cultures that never receive it (1)
How it is gained: on a bribery mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a bribery mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Royal Scythians · the mission failed · does not have Golden Fool · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a bribery mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Scythians · the mission failed · does not have Golden Fool · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Honey-Giver
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
Hoping to win over a Roman envoy, this diplomat thought it wise to reciprocate a gift of fine wine with Carthaginian honeyed dates. However, the Romans found the sweetness overwhelming and baffling, leaving him with the title “The Honey-Giver”. He learned the hard way that not all gifts are equally appreciated.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Rome · belongs to Carthage · the mission failed · does not have Honey-Giver · does not have Tested Roman Patience · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Inept Poisoner
Appears on assassins · 3 levels · pulls against Cutthroat.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inept Poisoner | 2 | -1 Subterfuge | Clumsy Assassin | 4 | -2 Subterfuge | Useless Assassin | 6 | -3 Subterfuge |
What the game says at each level
Inept Poisoner: This man shows little appetite for the business of assassination as his victims show little inclination to die!
Clumsy Assassin: This man would like to think he helps people into the afterlife. He's lying to himself.
Useless Assassin: A greater danger to himself than any target, this man shouldn't be allowed to play with sharp objects.
How it is gained: on an assassination mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on an assassination mission | +1 | 25% | the mission failed |
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Insistent Inviter
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 3 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
During treaty negotiations, this diplomat mistook a polite nod as genuine interest in Roman hospitality. Determined to impress, he repeatedly invited the Greek leader to visit Rome, each time met with increasingly awkward smiles and “no, thank yous.” Now known as the “Persistent Persuader,” he’s the talk of the Roman forum. At least his efforts earned him a warm chuckle among the senators.
Cultures that never receive it (3)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Antigonid Kingdom · of Roman culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Insistent Inviter · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Ptolemaic Empire · of Roman culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Insistent Inviter · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Athens · of Roman culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Insistent Inviter · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Seleucid Empire · of Roman culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Insistent Inviter · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Insulted Iberian Coins
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
In an unfortunate slip of the tongue, this diplomat unwittingly insulted his Iberian hosts by remarking how “primitive” their coinage appeared while talking with Carthaginian friends which was overheard by others.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Asta · belongs to Carthage · the mission failed · does not have Insulted Iberian Coins · has Unvirtuous Emissary · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Latin Law Lecture
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 3 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
Determined to win the hearts of the tribal leaders, this diplomat tried to enlighten a tribal chief on the merits of Roman law. As he launched into a detailed lecture, he soon noticed the chief was sleeping, snoring louder than a trumpet! While his influence among the learned is undeniable, he has discovered that barbarians are not particularly impressed by lengthy lectures on the intricacies of Roman legislation.
Cultures that never receive it (3)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Arverni · of Roman culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Latin Law Lecture · does not have Insistent Inviter · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Aedui · of Roman culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Latin Law Lecture · does not have Insistent Inviter · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Liar
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
While negotiating a treaty, this man was discovered lying about the issue in question in order to get a more favourable agreement for him.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 5% | the mission failed · is a diplomat · does not have Liar · does not have Virtuous Emissary |
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Lion Diplomat
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: +1 Negotiation · grants the epithet the Lion
Hoping to impress a Libyan chieftain, this diplomat presented a live lion as a gift, thinking it would symbolize strength and respect. What he didn’t anticipate was that the lion had a mind of its own and a liking for running amok. As the magnificent beast darted through the camp, chaos erupted, and rather than respect, the chieftain's laughter rang loud and clear. Forever remembered as the “Lion Diplomat,” he gained a reputation for courage, and for bringing a bit too much excitement to the negotiations.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Massylii · not of Libyan culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Lion Diplomat · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 15% | the target faction is Masaesyli · not of Libyan culture · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Lion Diplomat · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Local Ambassador
Appears on diplomats · pulls against Retired Ambassador.
Effects: +2 Negotiation, +2 Line of Sight, +2 Personal Security, -5 Movement Points, +10 Bribe Resistance
This diplomat has turned this city into his residence for meetings and important discussion; this gives the inhabitants an impression of the power of their rulers, and enemies who attempt to sway them may find it more difficult. Also, his assistants and allies in town provide him with additional security and information that he would not receive if traveling.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · does not have Local Ambassador · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · over 75% of his movement left |
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Lost baby
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -2 Negotiation, -10 Movement Points, -2 Personal Security
Sadly, a few days after giving birth to the child, the baby passed away... Many women died in pregnancy and childbirth, and infants who were born often did not survive the first few months.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 40% | is a diplomat · does not have Proud Father! · does not have Father of a Girl! · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Lost baby (plus hidden conditions) | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 10% | is a diplomat · has Lost baby |
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Lover of Thracian Hospitality
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
While negotiating with Thracian emissaries and participating in countless toasts, this man emerged from the festivities with a foggy memory and a renewed sense of camaraderie. Though he hardly remembers the night, the Thracians now consider him one of their own.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 20% | the target faction is Odrysian Kingdom · the mission succeeded · does not have Lover of Thracian Hospitality · has Talks Over Wine |
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Manipulative Wife
Appears on diplomats · at most 3 characters may hold it.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
Truly, his wife is a beauty to behold, but must she counsel her husband on all his affairs? And what a better way to undermine the authority of a man than to ridicule him for being under a woman’s thumb? His reputation suffer as a result.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · has Married · does not have Sickly Wife · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Admirable Wife · Influence below 4 · does not have Suggestive Wife | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Manipulative Wife · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
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Married
Appears on diplomats · at most 3 characters may hold it.
Effects: no stat effects
No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · does not have Married · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Lost baby (plus hidden conditions) |
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Misguided Gift
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 3 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
What, is Rome suggesting I can’t afford silver? Hoping to impress a Macedonian noble, this envoy decided that a bronze shield would be the perfect gesture to symbolize their friendship. However, the noble's reaction suggested he had just insulted the man's entire family lineage. “Ah, a bronze shield! I see you think I’m too poor for silver!” he scoffed, leaving the diplomat embarrassed.
Cultures that never receive it (3)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Antigonid Kingdom · of Roman culture · the mission failed · does not have Misguided Gift · has Virtuous Emissary · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Misquoted Greek Tragedy
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 3 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
Eager to impress the Greek dignitaries, this diplomat decided to recite a verse from Homer, hoping to charm them with his literary knowledge. However, he mistakenly mangled a famous line from Homer, transforming it into a riddle that left his audience blinking in confusion. Instead of winning hearts, he became the target of their laughter.
Cultures that never receive it (3)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Athens · is a diplomat · the mission failed · does not have Misquoted Greek Tragedy · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Mistress
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
While on a diplomat mission, this man encountered a very attractive woman and made her his lover. The relationship is stable but the couple does not live together openly and the relationship is mostly a secret. Regardless, this man is happy and this is having a positive effect on the way he treats other people.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 5% | is a diplomat · does not have Mistress · has Unvirtuous Emissary |
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Object of Rumors
Appears on diplomats · 2 levels · at most 4 characters may hold it.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Object of Rumors | 3 | -1 Negotiation | Discredited Envoy | 6 | -2 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Object of Rumors: Be it true or not, many whisper in the streets that this man has committed some terrible deeds...
Discredited Envoy: Multiple witnesses have claimed that this man is worse than a thief. His reputation has fallen faster than the price of olive oil during harvest season.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | is a diplomat · has less than level 2 of Object of Rumors · does not have Damaged Reputation · does not have Outgoing · does not have Virtuous Emissary | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · has Object of Rumors |
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Outgoing
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outgoing | 3 | +1 Negotiation | Gregarious Diplomat | 6 | +2 Negotiation | Manipulator of the Masses | 10 | +3 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Outgoing: A naturally social skill, this man has a friendly personality and everywhere he goes, he makes a new friend!
Gregarious Diplomat: A naturally social person, this man’s ability to form alliances is as natural as breathing.
Manipulator of the Masses: This man is an expert in public speeches, he can make the people love or hate whomever he chooses.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, ending a turn in a settlement, on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +3 | 15% | is a diplomat | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · has less than level 3 of Outgoing | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 5% | the mission succeeded · is a diplomat · has less than level 3 of Outgoing |
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Patrician
Appears on diplomats · never on 21 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Influence
This diplomat is a member of Rome’s patrician class, the ancient and noble families who once held absolute control over the Republic. Though their political dominance has decreased over time, they continue to wield considerable influence through tradition and family prestige.
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: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · does not have Patrician · belongs to Rome or Roman Rebels |
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Plague Survivor
Appears on diplomats · at most 4 characters may hold it.
Effects: +1 Influence
By some stroke of fortune, this man survived a vicious plague that swept through the army. He now has no fear for himself, for the same man is never attacked twice, never at least fatally. And such persons not only receive the congratulations of others, but themselves also, in the elation of the moment, half entertain the vain hope that they are, for the future, safe from any disease whatsoever.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | the settlement has plague · does not have Plague Survivor · is a general |
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Plausible
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels · pulls against Strong Language.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible | 2 | +10 Bribery | Slick | 4 | +20 Bribery | Smooth Talker | 6 | +30 Bribery |
What the game says at each level
Plausible: This man can make many outrageous proposals seem perfectly reasonable.
Slick: This man could talk the hind legs off a wild ass and make it believe he was the beast's best friend.
Smooth Talker: This man could talk the birds down from the sky and convince them they wanted to be grounded all along.
How it is gained: on coming of age, on a bribery mission, ending a turn in a settlement, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on coming of age | +1 | 20% | his father has Plausible | on a bribery mission | +1 | 30% | the mission succeeded | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · has less than level 3 of Plausible |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · has less than level 2 of Talks Over Wine · has less than level 3 of Plausible · has Unvirtuous Emissary |
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Poor Spy
Appears on spies · 3 levels · pulls against Sneaky.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor Spy | 2 | -1 Subterfuge, -1 Line of Sight | Inferior Spy | 4 | -2 Subterfuge, -2 Line of Sight | Useless Spy | 6 | -3 Subterfuge, -3 Line of Sight |
What the game says at each level
Poor Spy: It's all part of a quest for knowledge, not actual spying as such, honest!
Inferior Spy: The arts of spying are far from being this man's forte. He might as well carry a big sign with "I'm a Spy!" written on it.
Useless Spy: The attempts of this man to be a spy are pathetic, almost embarrassing, which may be the only thing that saves him from death at the hands of his 'victims'.
How it is gained: on a spying mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a spying mission | +1 | 20% | the mission was not successful |
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Pregnant Wife
Appears on diplomats · at most 2 characters may hold it.
Effects: +5 Bribe Resistance
The Gods of fertility be praised! This man's wife is expecting a child!
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · has Married · does not have Sickly Wife · does not have Proud Father! · does not have Father of a Girl! · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Lost baby | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Proud Father! | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Father of a Girl! |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Wife Died During Childbirth (plus hidden conditions) | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Lost baby (plus hidden conditions) |
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Proud Father!
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -2 Movement Points
Good News! This man's wife gave birth to a healthy boy! Such a happy moment deserves to be commemorated!
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 45% | is a diplomat · does not have Proud Father! · does not have Father of a Girl! · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Lost baby (plus hidden conditions) | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 15% | is a diplomat · has Proud Father! |
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Punic Language Blunder
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 1 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
During a tense negotiation with Carthaginians, this diplomat accidentally used the wrong word, leading to confusion and laughter in the Carthaginian side. The Carthaginians erupted in laughter, and what was meant to be a serious proposal turned into a comedy act. While he might have lost the deal, he gained a reputation as the life of the party, albeit at the expense of serious diplomacy!
Cultures that never receive it (1)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Carthage · not of Libyan culture · the mission failed · does not have Punic Language Blunder · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Refuses Feasts
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 4 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
In a well-meaning attempt to show restraint, this diplomat politely declined a massive feast offered by a Gallic chieftain. Little did he know that in Gaul, rejecting hospitality is a major offense. Now, he finds himself in the awkward position of explaining why he insulted the Chief.
Cultures that never receive it (4)
Brittonic · Celtiberian · Gallic · Germanic
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Arverni · of Roman culture · the mission failed · does not have Refuses Feasts · does not have Talks Over Wine · has Virtuous Emissary · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Aedui · of Roman culture · the mission failed · does not have Refuses Feasts · does not have Talks Over Wine · has Virtuous Emissary · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Respected Advisor
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: +2 Negotiation
Powerful people often seek out to meet with him, in order to know his interesting views of the world and ask for some trustworthy advices. Even his enemies ask for tips before they stab him in the back.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement, on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · does not have Respected Advisor | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 5% | the mission succeeded · is a diplomat · does not have Respected Advisor · does not have Liar | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · does not have Respected Advisor |
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Retired Ambassador
Appears on diplomats · pulls against Local Ambassador.
Effects: no stat effects
Having packed his finest robes and last bottle of wine, this man has retired from politics.
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% | is a diplomat · ended the turn outside a settlement · has Local Ambassador |
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Revered Wife
Appears on diplomats · at most 5 characters may hold it.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
This man's wife is adored by those who know her, she impresses every guest at your house and even the common folk speak fondly of her.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · has Married · has Admirable Wife · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Unvirtuous Emissary | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Revered Wife · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
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Serpent Killer
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 1 of the cultures.
Effects: -1 Negotiation
In an effort to assist his Illyrian hosts, this diplomat took swift action upon finding a serpent in the royal chamber, smashing it flat with a boot as if it were a common pest. Unfortunately, the snake was the king's cherished companion, revered and adored by him. Now, he finds himself in the awkward position of apologizing profusely, while the king's courtiers whisper behind his back, dubbing him the “Serpent Killer”.
Cultures that never receive it (1)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Ardiaei · not of Thracian culture · the mission failed · does not have Serpent Killer · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Illyrian Kingdom · not of Thracian culture · the mission failed · does not have Serpent Killer · does not have Well-informed · has less than level 3 of Fresh Diplomat |
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Sickly Wife
Appears on diplomats · at most 2 characters may hold it.
Effects: no stat effects
This man's wife has been sick for a while and appears to have difficulty falling pregnant.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a diplomat · has Married · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Sickly Wife | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · has Married · has Lost baby · does not have Sickly Wife | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a diplomat · has Married · has Sickly Wife |
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Smuggler Connections
Appears on assassins.
Effects: +1 Line of Sight
Raised near the docks of Carthage, pirates and smugglers are his allies when it comes to sneaky business at sea, and they’re always ready to raid an enemy ship or slip through a blockade unnoticed, in exchange for a cut of the loot.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 15% | is an assassin · in Carthage · does not belong to Carthage |
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Sneaky
Appears on spies · 5 levels · pulls against Poor Spy.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneaky | 1 | +1 Subterfuge, +1 Line of Sight | Good Spy | 2 | +2 Subterfuge, +2 Line of Sight | Superior Spy | 5 | +3 Subterfuge, +3 Line of Sight | Expert Spy | 11 | +4 Subterfuge, +4 Line of Sight |
| Master Spy · epithet the Shadow | 20 | +5 Subterfuge, +5 Line of Sight |
What the game says at each level
Sneaky: It's not spying, it's a quest for knowledge! Besides, who wouldn't want to know what their enemies eat for breakfast?
Good Spy: This man has a taste for reading other people's correspondence, stealing their secrets, and occasionally, poorly written love letters.
Superior Spy: The art of espionage is no mystery to this man, and neither are the secrets of his enemies!
Expert Spy: This man is expert in all the skills useful to a spy, and has useful contacts in all sorts of places.
Master Spy: This man is a master of his trade, and would be legendary were it not for the fact he's just as good at covering his tracks.
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Accomplice, Clever Monkey, Guide, Herbalist.
How it is gained: on a spying mission, insurrection
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a spying mission | +1 | 20% | the mission was slightly successful | on a spying mission | +1 | 80% | the mission was partly successful | on a spying mission | +1 | 100% | the mission was highly successful |
| insurrection | +1 | 25% | always |
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Spying Talent
Appears on spies · 3 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spying Talent | 1 | +1 Subterfuge, +2 Movement Points | Natural Born Spy | 2 | +2 Subterfuge, +4 Movement Points | Natural Spying Prodigy | 3 | +3 Subterfuge, +6 Movement Points |
What the game says at each level
Spying Talent: From a young age, this man had a natural gift for going unnoticed, whether sneaking out of chores or spying on rival families. Now he puts his talent to use on more important matters.
Natural Born Spy: Always the first to know what everyone else was up to, this man was born with a talent for getting in to places he should not be, and not getting caught. Now, with proper training, he can become a master at it.
Natural Spying Prodigy: A true prodigy in the art of deception, this man talent for espionage is truly great, and with experience, he could become unstoppable.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is a spy | when the agent is trained | +1 | 33% | is a spy · has Spying Talent at level 1 | when the agent is trained | +1 | 20% | is a spy · has Spying Talent at level 2 |
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Suggestive Wife
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels · at most 5 characters may hold it.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suggestive Wife | 1 | no stat effects | Adulterous Wife | 2 | -1 Negotiation | Scandalous Wife | 3 | -2 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Suggestive Wife: Though never caught in the act, rumours are circulating about this man's wife, particularly his wife and her supposed lovers…
Adulterous Wife: This man's wife engages in sexual relations with her male lover and it seems that everybody knows besides her own husband.
Scandalous Wife: Rumours about his adulterous wife have spread and this man is now being mocked by his political rivals for his wife seemingly huge amount of love affairs.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn, at the start of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · has Married · does not have Admirable Wife · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Revered Wife · has less than level 4 of Suggestive Wife · does not have Manipulative Wife · does not have Virtuous Emissary | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Suggestive Wife at level 1 · has Wife Died During Childbirth | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Suggestive Wife at level 2 · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Suggestive Wife at level 2 · has Wife Died During Childbirth | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Suggestive Wife at level 3 · has Wife Died During Childbirth | at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Suggestive Wife at level 3 · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
| at the start of the character's turn | +1 | 100% | is a diplomat · has Suggestive Wife at level 3 · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
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Tactful
Appears on diplomats · 5 levels · pulls against Bland Negotiator.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactful | 1 | +1 Negotiation | Courteous | 3 | +2 Negotiation | Diplomatic | 5 | +3 Negotiation | Flawless Diplomatic | 10 | +4 Negotiation |
| Expert Diplomat | 15 | +5 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Tactful: Diplomacy is a strength of this man's character. His ability to handle complex negotiations without starting a war is a skill that few possess.
Courteous: This man shows every sign of maturing into a shrewd and competent diplomatic negotiator.
Diplomatic: There are few diplomatic niceties that elude this man.
Flawless Diplomatic: This man is the consummate diplomat, urbane and assured in all circumstances.
Expert Diplomat: This man has mastered the art of diplomacy and tackles the most difficult negotiations with ease.
How it is gained and lost: on a bribery mission, on a diplomatic mission, ending a turn in a settlement
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a bribery mission | +1 | 100% | the mission succeeded | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 100% | the mission succeeded · with the "gradual trait loss" setting off | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 100% | the mission succeeded · does not have Bland Negotiator · with the "gradual trait loss" setting on |
| on a diplomatic mission | loses 1 | 15% | the mission failed · has Tactful · with the "gradual trait loss" setting on | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Small School (Civic) or better · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · has less than level 3 of Tactful | ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · has less than level 5 of Tactful |
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Talent for Assassination
Appears on assassins · 3 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent for Assassination | 1 | +1 Subterfuge, +2 Movement Points | Natural Born Assassin | 2 | +2 Subterfuge, +4 Movement Points | Assassination Genius | 3 | +3 Subterfuge, +6 Movement Points |
What the game says at each level
Talent for Assassination: This man has shown a disturbing natural talent for quietly killing and getting away with it.
Natural Born Assassin: This man was born with a talent for moving in and out of places without a trace, and leaving fresh corpses in his path.
Assassination Genius: This man is a born genius when it comes to moving unseen, getting close to people, and killing silently. With experience he could become a true killer.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is an assassin | when the agent is trained | +1 | 33% | is an assassin · has Talent for Assassination at level 1 | when the agent is trained | +1 | 33% | is an assassin · has Talent for Assassination at level 2 or higher |
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 100% | is an assassin · the settlement has Large Forum | when the agent is trained | +2 | 100% | is an assassin · the settlement has Great Forum |
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Talks Over Wine
Appears on diplomats · 2 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talks Over Wine | 1 | +1 Negotiation | Drunkard | 3 | -1 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Talks Over Wine: This diplomat believes that treaties go down smoother with a fine old wine, and his negotiating skills improve after just the right amount of wine...but not too much.
Drunkard: This man has a fondness for strong drink, but sometimes he celebrates a deal a little too early. He sometimes appears in diplomatic meetings speaking nonsense or without being able to walk at all.
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 | 5% | is a diplomat · has less than level 2 of Talks Over Wine · has Outgoing · has Unvirtuous Emissary |
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Tested Roman Patience
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 1 of the cultures.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
This man decided to make a Roman envoy wait a full three days before finally granting him an audience. Now known as “The Procrastinator,” he has become a figure of both awe and amusement in Carthage, with many praising his strategic delay, while the Romans shake their heads in disbelief at his approach to diplomacy.
Cultures that never receive it (1)
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the target faction is Rome · belongs to Carthage · the mission succeeded · does not have Tested Roman Patience · does not have Honey-Giver · has Tactful at level 2 or higher · does not have Generous Host |
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Tolerant
Appears on diplomats · 3 levels · pulls against Cultural Beliefs.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | 2 | +1 Negotiation | Respects other Cultures | 4 | +2 Negotiation | Open to all Cultures | 6 | +3 Negotiation |
What the game says at each level
Tolerant: Growing up in an area without a truly dominant culture has made this man sensitive to what offends followers of different cultures.
Respects other Cultures: He may find the basis of some cultures to be flawed, but he will not make the mistake of telling people so.
Open to all Cultures: This man offers total respect to the beliefs and customs of the cultures of those he encounters, even if they are totally contrary to his own.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +2 | 20% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more | when the agent is trained | +4 | 15% | is a diplomat · distance to the capital 80 or more | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · has less than level 3 of Tolerant · has Bilingual · distance to the capital 50 or more |
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 1% | is a diplomat · has less than level 3 of Tolerant · distance to the capital 100 or more |
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Uninformed Diplomat
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -1 Negotiation, -3 Line of Sight
This man seems to be always a step behind others on the most recent news.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 3% | the mission failed · is a diplomat · does not have Uninformed Diplomat · does not have Well-informed |
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Unvirtuous Emissary
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
This man seems to not have or at least show any sigh of having moral standards! While it may be something bad, it seems that he is able to get better deals when negotiating...
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 | 3% | is a diplomat · does not have Virtuous Emissary · does not have Unvirtuous Emissary · has Bland Negotiator |
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Virtuous Emissary
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
This man lives according to very high moral standards and people can expect him to always to his best!
How it is gained: when the agent is trained, at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 15% | is a diplomat | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 3% | is a diplomat · does not have Virtuous Emissary · does not have Unvirtuous Emissary · has Tactful |
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Wealthy Diplomat
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
People tend to listen and to agree more with people who are generous with their coins. After all, a bribe can sometimes do what the talking cannot.
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Translator.
How it is gained: when the agent is trained
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when the agent is trained | +1 | 20% | is a diplomat |
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Well-informed
Appears on diplomats · 2 levels.
| Level | At points | Effects | Level | At points | Effects | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well-informed | 2 | +1 Negotiation, +2 Line of Sight | Knows Everything | 4 | +2 Negotiation, +4 Line of Sight |
What the game says at each level
Well-informed: Generally knows what's going on in the world.
Knows Everything: This man is known as an authority on all the major events that shape the future of the world.
Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Translator.
How it is gained: ending a turn in a settlement, on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ending a turn in a settlement | +1 | 2% | is a diplomat · the settlement has Academy (Civic) or better · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher · does not have Well-informed | on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 10% | the mission succeeded · is a diplomat · does not have Well-informed · does not have Uninformed Diplomat |
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Wife Died During Childbirth
Appears on diplomats.
Effects: -1 Negotiation, -5 Movement Points, -2 Personal Security
The beggining of a new life and the end of another! Such a terrible fate. Many women died in pregnancy and childbirth, and infants who were born often did not survive the first few months.
How it is gained: at the end of the character's turn
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 20% | is a diplomat · does not have Proud Father! · does not have Father of a Girl! · does not have Wife Died During Childbirth · does not have Lost baby (plus hidden conditions) | at the end of the character's turn | +1 | 5% | is a diplomat · has Wife Died During Childbirth |
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Wolf Diplomat
Appears on diplomats · at most 1 character may hold it.
Effects: +1 Negotiation
In a bid to earn the respect of the powerful Romans, this envoy wrapped himself in wolf skins, confusing the Romans with such an omen of victory. He's now known as the “Wolf Diplomat”, a title that makes him a popular guest with the Romans.
How it is gained: on a diplomatic mission
| When | Points | Chance | Conditions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on a diplomatic mission | +1 | 20% | the target faction is Rome · of Celtiberian culture · does not have Wolf Diplomat · has Fresh Diplomat at level 2 or higher |