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Babylonian Ties

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

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

Ruling the fertile lands of Babylonia, this man has built strong connections with the local Babylonian councils, which in turn makes them more supportive of him.

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Bad Administrator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Administrator · never on 1 of the cultures.

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Bad Army Connections

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Army Connections, Measures by Merit · never on 4 of the cultures.

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Bad Farmer

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Grower. Once it reaches Loathes Farmers it cannot drop back.

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Bad Omen

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Effect Removed, Fake Omens, Unfavorable Omen · at most 2 characters may hold it.

Effects: -2 Troop Morale

This General and his army have interpreted a recent incident as a bad omen and are afraid that such a strange event might inevitably lead them to disaster.

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Bad Scout

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Good Scout, Hierax.

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Baltic 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, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian 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. Once it reaches True Baltic it cannot drop back.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Barca

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Fertility · grants the epithet Barca

This man descends from the lineage of Hamilcar Barca, the popular aristocrat and founder of the Barcid faction. After fighting in Sicily against the Romans and defeating the rebel Libyans in Africa, that man’s genius was turned against Ispanya. Now, with pride, this man can claim to be the successor of great men, possessed of an unconquerable fury, builders of New Carthage, touched by Melqart.

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Barcid

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

Effects: +1 Training Units

Carthaginian history is marked by struggles between those who desire subjugation of Africa and its fertile land, versus those who desire expansion across the Mediterranean. Those who favour war and northern expansion are named after the original proponent of these tactics, Hamilqart Barca. Those who oppose him, and therefore desire peace in the north, are the anti-Barcine party. The landed aristocrats tend to side with the Hannonids, preferring to concentrate on their African holdings. However, Barcine populists tend to favour more democratic measures to weaken the power of the aristocracy.

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Barcid Favour

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, Opposes Gisqon Rule, Opposes Hannonid Rule, Aligned with Hannonids, Hannonid Favour.

Effects: +3 Tax Collection, +2 Training Units, +1 Influence

The Barcid faction dominates the politics at the Carthaginian senate and as one of the members of this political group, this man career profits greatly from that reality, enjoying a good amount of stability and opportunities for his career development that his rivals won't certainly have.

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Baryphron

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 3 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Unrest · grants the epithet Baryphron

This man has built a fearsome reputation for his ruthless ways, earning him the nickname 'the Cruel'. Prisoners, dissenters, and unlucky peasants know better than to cross him, as his cruel punishments have become famous. His brutality ensures obedience, but at the cost of constant unrest and occasional revolts from those who hate him more than they fear him.

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Basileus

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Law, +1 Hit Points, +3 Personal Security, +2 Fertility, +4 Movement Points

All eyes, both at court and in foreign halls, are on this man, and with good reason. He is the one, true king and with the favour of Tyche, godness of fortune and destiny, he will see his realm grow and prosper!

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Basileus struggling for Legitimacy

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Unrest

The previous Basileus is dead, and the new ruler is struggling to impose his legitimacy across the kingdom. Unrest emerges in the provinces, and rebellion is always one whisper away. Will he secure the throne or find it taken from under him?

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Benefactor

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · never on 11 of the cultures. Once it reaches Benefactor it cannot drop back.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Benevolent Ruler

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Insensitive Ruler, Strict, Strict Governor. Once it reaches Humane Ruler it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Demetrius of Pharos, Lawyer, Obligation Slave, Priest of Api, Priest of Astarte, Priest of Aveta, Priest of Mah, Priest of Opheus, Priestess of Aphrodite, Priestess of Astghik, Priestess of Duillae, Priestess of Hathor, and 7 more.

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Bessoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Bessian

This man hails from the Bessoi, a powerful tribe in the western Rhodope mountains. The cold, unforgiving weather produces excellent warriors, ruthless and deadly with both javelins and swords.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Betrayal Attempt

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

Effects: -1 Troop Morale

After foiling a plot by some of his officers to hand over the city to the enemy, this general is now on high alert. The conspirators were all executed, but to ensure that no one else gets the same idea, the general handed out large rewards to his officers.

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Betrayed by Guides

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Misguided by Local Guides · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 4 of the cultures.

Effects: -95 Movement Points, -1 Line of Sight

In the dense, unfamiliar forests of these lands, the general entrusted local guides to lead his forces through hidden paths. However, the guides' knowledge proved unreliable, or perhaps intentionally misleading, and hours later, surrounded by nothing but trees and eerie silence, the soldiers realized they were lost and the guides were gone.

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Bigamous

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Trigamous · at most 90 characters may hold it · never on 15 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Fertility

This man now has two wives at the same time and seems to enjoy both of their company. While others wonder how he manages to keep the peace, he shrugs it off, claiming it’s all about balance, charm, and not forgetting their birthday.

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Biography

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

Effects: +1 Influence

Andragoras was an Iranian satrap of the Seleucid provinces of Parthia and Hyrcania under the Seleucid rulers Antiochos I Soter and Antiochos II Theos. He later revolted against his overlords, ruling independently from 245 BC till his death following an invasion of his territories by the Parni.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Biography (GisgoBiography)

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

Effects: no stat effects

Gisqo makes his appearance in history as being under siege by Romans at Agrigentum in 261 BC. The siege lasted for months, after which it fell to Rome.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Biography (Gonatas)

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

Effects: +1 Law · grants the epithet II Gonatas

Antigonos II Gonatas (c.320 – 239 BC) was a Makedonian ruler who solidified the position of the Antigonid dynasty in Makedonia after a long period defined by anarchy and chaos and acquired fame for his victory over the Gauls who had invaded the Balkans.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Biography (HamilcarBarcaBiography)

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

Effects: no stat effects

Barca means "lightning". At first, it was a nickname, but later referred to the Barcid faction of Carthaginian politics, the more democratic elements supported by the populace.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Biography (HannoBiography)

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

Effects: no stat effects

Hanno II the "Great" was a wealthy and powerful Carthaginian aristocrat, based on the land he owned in Africa and the Iberian Peninsula

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Bisaltai

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Bisaltian

This man hails from the Bisaltai, a tribe of warriors residing near the lower Strymon river between Amphipolis and Heraklea Sintika. Though they have been ruled by the Macedonians for a long time, they are still relied upon for troops and supplies from their fertile river valleys.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Bisanthian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Bisanthe

This man is from Bisanthe on the Propontis.

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Bistones

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Bistonian

This man hail from the Bistones, a Thracian tribe living around the eponymous lake. In the past, they may have been neighbours of the Kikonians, and Sapaians.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Bithynian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Anatolian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian 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, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Cypriot Greek Culture, Epirote Culture, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.

Effects: +1 Bithynian belief

This man is Bithynian. He has a special fondness for mountains and goats.

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Bithynoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Bithynian

This man hails from the Bithynoi, a tribe that created a powerful kingdom between the Bosporos and the lower Sangarios. Since their unification under Doidalsos, the founder of the Bithynian dystasty, they successfully defended their territory against the Persians, the satraps of Alexander and his successors. It was only against Nikomedes I and his Galatian mercenaries that the Bityhnians finally had to cede territory and halt their expansion. Nonetheless, the Bithynians are feared for their ability in combat among all the various peoples of Asia Minor.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Blessed

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet the Blessed

This man seems to have been blessed by the gods, who showered him with an abundance of luck and charisma. His good looks, health, and talent for winning friends everywhere he goes make him the envy of many.

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Blessed by Melqart

Appears on every character, agents included.

Effects: +1 Influence

Having spent time among the citizens of Gades, this general has partaken in their sacred hospitality. He has poured libations at the Great Sanctuary, joined in communal feasting, and solemnized the pacts with dog sacrifices into the deep ritual pits.

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Blessed by the Oracle

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it. Once it reaches Blessed by the Oracle it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Influence

During his visit to Delphi, this man seems to have charmed Apollo, either through flattering words or impressive sacrifices. Now, with the god’s favour, he walks a little taller, and people flock to his side.

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Blessing of Melqart

Appears on every character, agents included · at most 3 characters may hold it.

Effects: no stat effects

This man seeks to journey to the ancient city of Gades to visit the famed Temple of Melqart. Like the ambitious generals before him, he seeks divine legitimacy, the favour of the great protector of Tyre, and the goodwill of Gades' ruling oligarchy.

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Blood Debt to Rome

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against A Bit Too Close to Rome · never on 1 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Rome, +1 Combat vs Roman Rebels, +1 Combat vs Roman Rebels

By being defeated in battle, this general was publicly humiliated by the Roman arrogance, his honour stained before his men and the gods. He has sworn that Roman blood will wash away this shame, saying: "I swear this insult will be answered. Every Roman mother will weep for what I shall do to her sons".

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Bloody

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Lily-Livered, No Taste for Blood. Once it reaches Sanguinary it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Heads Collection, Priest of Cariocecus, Priest of Donar, Priest of Fravashi, Priest of Hayk, Priest of Herakles, Priest of Mars, Priest of Resheph, Priest of Scythes, Priest of Set, Priest of Taranis, Priest of Zibelthiurdos.

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Blurred Vision

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · at most 10 characters may hold it.

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Boii Nobles Liberated

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

Effects: no stat effects

After conquering the last Boii settlement in Cisalpine Gaul, several war-chiefs and elders of the Boii tribe were captured and taken in our camp. Determined to rescue their leaders, the Boian council collected gold, silver and vast herds of livestock as a ransom payment.

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Boiorix

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Law, +1 Hit Points, +3 Personal Security, +2 Fertility, +4 Movement Points

"King of the Boii"--Whither the Boii warriors march, where the rule of law is recognized, there shall be found the mark of this man. The Boii nation bends the knee before its great leader; long may he live!

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Boiotian

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

Effects: +1 Farming, -1 Management · grants the epithet of Boiotia

This man hails from Boiotia, the home of the poet Pindar and the great Epaminondas, a land of epic heroes and legendary battles. It is known for its deep lakes and its bronze clad Hoplites and is organised as an ancient league of cities.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Bored by Dramas

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Huge Drama Fan · never on 16 of the cultures. Once it reaches Bored by Dramas it cannot drop back.

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Bored by Races

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Race Goer · never on 6 of the cultures. Once it reaches Bored by Races it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Lucius Cornelius Alexander Polyhistor.

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Bosporan

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Bosporan

This man is Bosporan.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Bosporan Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Dorian Culture, Ionian Culture, Arcadian Culture, Aeolian Culture, Northwest Greek Culture, Epirote Culture, Greco-Bactrian Culture, Indo-Greek Culture, Makedonian 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 Bosporan belief

This man is Bosporan. He has mastered the art of blending Greek flair with a touch of the steppe, where sandals meet the saddle.

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Bottiaians

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Bottiaian

This man is a member of the Bottiaians Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Boule

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Law

This man is a member of the Boule. In cities of ancient Greece, the boule was a council of citizens (called bouleutai) appointed to run daily affairs of the city. Originally a council of nobles advising a king, boulai evolved according to the constitution of the city; in oligarchies boule positions might be hereditary, while in democracies members were typically chosen by lot, and served for one year. Little is known about the workings of many boulai, except in the case of Athens, for which extensive material has survived. The boule was considered the cornerstone of the democratic constitution, providing a locus for day to day activities and holding together the many disparate administrative functions of the government, which consisted of literally 1000's of offices.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Brave upon facing Earthquakes

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 6 characters may hold it · never on 15 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man hails from Mysia and hails from or has lived in the city of Philadelphia, which is regularly subject to earthquakes, and so are some of the nearby towns. Despite that, these Mysians do not budge, the cracks in the walls and the terrifying noise of Gaia cannot drive them out of their home city and the land they love.

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Breuci

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Breucian

This man hails from the Breuci, a Pannonian tribe, settled along the lower reaches of the Save. Their belligerent population is difficult to subdue and makes for great warriors.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Briantai

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Briantian

This man hails from the Briantai, an obscure Thracian tribe, living on the coast of the Northern Aegaean Sea.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Broke

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Wealthy Chieftain · never on 16 of the cultures.

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Brutal Commander

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Understands Tactics, Understanding of Strategy, Confident in Defence, Good When Outnumbered, Doubtful Courage · at most 3 characters may hold it.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Siege Attack, -1 Defence, -3 Battle Surgery, -1 Troop Morale

This man doesn’t care how many die, as long as it ends with his enemies getting crushed.

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Burdened with Debt

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Wealthy · never on 6 of the cultures.

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Butcher

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels.

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Bylliones

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Byllionian

This man hails from the Bylliones, one of the most hellenised Illyrian peoples. Their governmental institutions were modelled on those of their neighbour Epeiros, whose tribes are similarly organised in koina, and they even mint their own coins. Their territory is composed of a network of fortifications to protect them from the neighbouring Apollonians and Atintanians.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Byzantine

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

Effects: +5 Trading · grants the epithet of Byzantium

This man is a citizen of Byzantium. This city was founded at a strategic location between the Mediterranean and Black Sea, allowing to control trade naval commerce between the two seas, as well as between Europe and Asia in general. It's no surprise that this city will one day contend with Rome itself!

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.