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Caesar

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

Effects: +2 Personal Security · grants the epithet Caesar

This man is Caesar, the designated heir of the Emperor of Rome.

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Caesar Rebellion

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · never on 21 of the cultures.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Calm

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Cheerful, Gloomy, Testy, Anger. Once it reaches Composed it cannot drop back.

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Camel Hater

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 6 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Influence

Camels... This man can’t stand them. Whether it’s their smell, their stubbornness, or how tall they are, he refuses to ride or fight alongside them.

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Cannanite

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Carthaginian Aristocrat, Puno-Numidian, Puno-Hellene, Carthaginian Citizen, 'Amm Iboshim · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Belonging to Phoenician communities protected by Carthage, these man hail from various communities across the western Mediterranean, encompassing Iberia, Africa, Sicily, and the Central Mediterranean, and are recognized as freemen and allies.

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Cappadocian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Illyrian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cilician, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.

Effects: +1 Cappadocian belief

This man is Cappadocian, hailing from the rugged highlands where even goats have second thoughts. His people are as tough as the rocks they call home.

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Captured Elephants

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

Effects: no stat effects

Following our victory against the Carthaginians, our men managed to capture several surviving war elephants along with their handlers.

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Capuan Nobles Ransomed

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

Effects: no stat effects

Following our conquest of Capua, some prominent Campanian citizens and nobles were taken into custody. Unwilling to allow them to stay in chains, their kin sent emissaries with chests full of silver to purchase their freedom.

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Careful With Money

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Open-handed, Likes a Flutter. Once it reaches Tight-fisted it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Goldsmith, Jeweller.

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Careless

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against Watchful, Scant Trust. Once it reaches Trusting Fool it cannot drop back.

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Careless Despoiler

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

Effects: -2 Troop Morale, -25 Looting

This general allowed his vast baggage train of plunder to lag miles behind the main army without a proper rearguard. Light enemy cavalry or local insurgent tribes ambushed the column, easily slaughtered the soldiers guarding it and drove away the wagons filled with the spoils gathered from the last battle.

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Carian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Illyrian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian 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, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.

Effects: +1 Carian belief

This man is a proud Carian. He’s got a heart as big as his people’s sea-faring reputation.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Labrys Maker.

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Carthaginian Aristocrat

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Carthaginian Citizen, The People's Assembly, Puno-Numidian, Puno-Hellene, Cannanite, 'Amm Iboshim · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

In Carthage, wealth is the cornerstone of aristocratic power. While large estates exist beyond the city, property alone does not guarantee political influence, and ambitious individuals can ascend to the highest echelons of society and governance. Key governmental positions, like the senate, are unpaid, requiring a private income for the holders of those positions.

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Carthaginian Citizen

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Carthaginian Aristocrat, Puno-Numidian, Puno-Hellene, Cannanite, 'Amm Iboshim · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Reserved for native males of Carthage, citizenship grants participation in the city's popular assembly. Here, matters of governance are deliberated, with senate proposals being subject to approval or rejection. Participation in politics are limited by economic factors, requiring a minimum wealth qualification.

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Carthaginian Nobles Released

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

Effects: no stat effects

Upon taking a Carthaginian city, prominent sons and daughters of Carthaginian Elders were captured. True to their nature, the Punic elders moved quickly to negotiate terms, raising a large ransom in silver to purchase the freedom of their kin.

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Casual Adulterer

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · pulls against Firm Personal Morality, Trustworthy.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Agallis of Corcyra, Callistratus, Concubine, Evil Mother-in-Law, Exotic Slave, Floozy, Harem, Hetaira, Hetaira Hyperaischros, Hetaira Hyperkalles, Hetairotatos, Mistress, and 6 more.

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Caucasian 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, Baltic Roots, Assyrian 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, Epirote Culture, Dorian Culture, Ionian Culture, Arcadian Culture, Aeolian Culture, Northwest Greek Culture, Greco-Bactrian Culture, Indo-Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture. Once it reaches True Caucasian it cannot drop back.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Celebrated in Carthage

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels.

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Celebrated the Ptolemaieia

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Local Popularity

Having been part and celebrated the magnificent Ptolemaieia festival in Alexandria, this man prestige has increased, elevating his public influence!

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Celebrated Triumphator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · never on 21 of the cultures. Once it reaches Celebrated Triumphator it cannot drop back.

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Celebrating the Ptolemaieia

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

Effects: no stat effects

This man is preparing to host the Ptolemaieia festival, first started by Ptolemaios II Philadelphos in 279 BC to honor his father Ptolemaios I Soter. The festival games are held every four years in Alexandria, with games, competitions, processions, extravagant sacrifies, lavish banquets and other festivities befitting of the royal couple, who are hosting them.

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Celtic Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Anatolian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic 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, Cypriot Greek Culture, Epirote Culture, Makedonian Culture. Once it reaches True Celt it cannot drop back.

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Censor

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

Effects: +2 Influence, +1 Law, +1 Management

After a term as consul, this is final step in the Cursus Honorum, the only office in the Roman Republic whose term has a period of eighteen months instead of the usual twelve. Censors are elected every five years and although the office holds no military imperium, it's considered a great honour. The Censors enroll new citizens in tribes and voting classes, take a regular census of the people and then divide the citizens into voting classes on the basis of income and tribal affiliation. He's also in charge of the membership roll of the Senate, adding, every five years, new senators who have been elected to the requisite offices, and can remove unworthy members from the Senate.

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Centurion

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Primus Pilus, Praefectus Castrorum, Decurion, Praefectus Cohortis, Tribunus Cohortis, Tribunus Angusticlavius, Praefectus Alae (Prefect of the Wing), Praefectus Legionis, Praefectus Praetorio, Procurator Sexegenarius, Procurator Centenarius, Procurator Ducenarius, Tribunus Militi, Legatus, Legatus Legionis, Imperator Caesar · never on 21 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Each Legion has 59 or 60 centurions, one to command each centuria of the 10 cohorts (originally 60). As the backbone of the army, they are career soldiers who run the day to day life of the soldiers, as well as issue commands in the field. They are generally moved up from the ranks, but in some cases can directly appointed by the Emperor or other higher ranking officials.

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Chalkedonian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Chalkedon

This man is from Chalkedon, a Megaran colony at the opposite shore of the Bosporus. Its location was so visibly inferior to the one of its usual ally Byzantion across the strait that the Persian general Megabazos allegedly remarked that Chalkedon's founders must have been blind.

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Champion of the Plebs

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

Effects: +1 Local Popularity

Whether from genuine affection for the people or a good understanding of how their favour is won, he has become a popular figure among the common citizens, well known for his generosity at public spectacles.

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Chancer

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Risk Taker, Hesitant Attacker.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Priest of Amon, Priest of Andrasta, Priest of Atar, Priest of Dercetius, Priest of Nike, Priest of Prometheus, Priest of Simurgh, Priest of Tork Angegh, Priestess of Eirene, Priestess of Victoria, Priestess of Wurt.

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Chaonians

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Chaonian

This man is a member of the Chaonians, one of the three chief tribes of the Apeirotai. A century or two earlier, the Chaonians were the dominant tribe of the Apeirotai, but today their power has lapsed. They are still a proud people, and claim descent from Helenos, the son of Priamos of Troia itself. They have a more sophisticated system of governance, with magistrates holding annual positions, but they are combined under an Apeirote Alliance with the other tribes to support the Haegemon of the alliance. They are considered, by the southern Hellenes, to be heavily influenced by the Illyrioi to their north, but they also have relations and trade ties across the Adriatic, in Italia as well.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Cheerful

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Calm, Gloomy, Testy, Anger, Reserved. Once it reaches Relaxed it cannot drop back.

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Chersonesian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Chersonesos

This man is from Chersonesos, founded by settlers from Hereclea Pontika.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Chersonesian (Chersonesosian)

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

Effects: +1 Cavalry Command · grants the epithet of Chersonesos

This man is a citizen of Chersonesos. This city was once democratic, but later turned into an oligarchy, instead. Chersonesos has a long history of contact with the Scythians.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Chian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Chios

This man is from Chios, one of the original members of the Ionian League. It has always been immensely rich from the export of its excellent wine and the rare mastic. The "Chian laugh" referred to a well-known sexual practice invented here.

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Chief Magistrate

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii.

Effects: +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate (Zilath) of a minor Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political skill and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of Arretium

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii, Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan City-State (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of Arretium, a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of Cosa

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii, Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan City-State (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of Cosa, a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of Falerii

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii, Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan City-State (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of Falerii, a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of Perusia

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii, Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan City-State (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of Perusia, a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of Volsinii, Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate of the City-State (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of Volaterrae, a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Magistrate of Volsinii

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Chief Magistrate, Chief Magistrate of Cosa, Chief Magistrate of Volaterrae, Chief Magistrate of Perusia, Chief Magistrate of Falerii, Chief Magistrate of Arretium, Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan Republic · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

This man has been elected as Chief Magistrate of the Etruscan City-State (Zilath Mechl Rasnal) of Volsinii, a powerful Etruscan city, an office that he can be elected for multiple times, demonstrating his political intelligence and popularity among his people. His experience with the city's affairs gives him considerable influence.

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Chief Priest of Ma

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Follower of Zeus Labraundios, Follower of Sinuri, Follower of Koloënian Artemis, Follower of Zeus Chrysaoreus, Follower of Kybêlê · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 15 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Influence, -1 Unrest

This man is the chief priest of the invincible war goddess Ma (Greek Enyo) at the great temple of Komana in Cappadocia. \n\nHe is the second most powerful man in the country behind the king, having roughly six thousand temple servants under him and earning great revenues from the sacred land.

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Chronically Late

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

Effects: -1 Management, -1 Command, -2 Movement Points

Punctuality is a foreign concept to this man. He always arrives late, if at all, claiming that "the battle starts when I arrive". His constant lateness has become a running joke among his officers.

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Cilician

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Mesopotamian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Illyrian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cappadocian Culture, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.

Effects: +1 Cilician belief

This man is Cilician. He’s lived through storms and sails, and he’s got the sea spray in his veins.

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Citizens Rioting

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Astynomos Disapproval, Astynomos Approval · never on 16 of the cultures.

Effects: -4 Law, +4 Unrest

The citizens of this area are angry over the lack of attention paid to crime in this city. The mere presence of the Astynomos and his men has incited them to wonder whether the Governor of this region even cared about crime, and they demand that more be done immediately.

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City Officials

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

Effects: no stat effects

This man has gained a trait that allows him access to other city officials who will help him rule the settlement effectively.

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City Taker

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 9 levels.

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Civil Disturbance

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it.

Effects: -2 Law, +4 Unrest

The people are furious, and riots have broken out! It seems the governor’s terrible decision to tax wine, or perhaps his love for it, has finally pushed them over the edge. The settlement is ablaze with fury, riots have erupted everywhere, and it’s advised the governor finds a nice, quiet villa very far away until things cool down… or burn down.

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Claimant

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Faction Leader, Faction Heir.

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Clean Hands

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Master of Assassins, Mysterious “Physician”.

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Cleared by the Council

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Disgraced, Saved by Allies, Heavily Fined, Summoned to Carthage · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Despite the threat of trial upon returning to Carthage, this man has somehow managed to escape punishment entirely.

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Close ties to the Garrison

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Overworked Barracks, Dissatisfied Garrison, Bad Army Connections · at most 8 characters may hold it · never on 10 of the cultures.

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Clueless Tactician

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Tactician.

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Commemorative Ceramic

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 10 characters may hold it · never on 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law, +1 Influence

While some men celebrate by carving statues or minting coins, this Celtiberian aristocrat chose the timeless elegance of pottery. After building an important temple or having increased the agricultural infrastructure of the region, he commissioned a fine ceramic vase to immortalize his achievements. Its intricate patterns, laden with religious significance and tribal lore, speak of a man devoted to his people and their gods. Placed in a prominent hall, it's a reminder of his achievements and the labours which he undertook in order to improve the daily life of the people.

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Commemorative Ring

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 10 characters may hold it · never on 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This Celtiberian warrior is not only a master of the blade, but a patron of the arts, or so he claims! After conquering enemy lands and earning victory upon victory, he commissioned an ornate ring to immortalize his exploits. Adorned with intricate patterns and inscribed with symbols of his tribe, this ring shines on his hand, a constant reminder to his rivals of his valour. Respecting tradition, family, and the gods, he exemplifies all Celtiberian virtues.

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Commemorative Rock Art

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 10 characters may hold it · never on 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

Rulers come and go, but stone stays forever. This Lusitanian or Vettonian aristocrat, a true paragon of his people’s values, has left his mark on the rugged cliffs and sacred stones of his homeland. Whether he captured enemy lands, led a successful raid, or simply built a wall sturdy enough to keep out his enemies, he has celebrated his achievements in the tradition of carving into rock. The intricate depictions of warriors, weapons, and wild beasts, like the sacred bull and galloping horse, proclaim his might and piety for generations to behold.

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Confident Attacker

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · pulls against Indifferent Attacker, Risk Taker.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Biographer.

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Confident in Defence

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · pulls against Indifferent Defender, Mediocre When Outnumbered.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Lycinus.

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Confident of Victory

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Nervous General, Doubtful Courage, Hesitant Attacker, Humbled Commander, Affected by Personal Loss · at most 20 characters may hold it.

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Conqueror of Acragas

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

Effects: +1 Influence

After a fierce siege, this man has taken the city of Acragas, the jewel of Sicily. This rich city-state stood tall and defiant against Carthage and Syracuse for decades, but now, it's ours!

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Conqueror of Alesia

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered Alesia, the fortified capital city of the Mandubii, one of the Gallic tribes allied with the Aedui.

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Conqueror of Alexandria

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, your excellent leadership has brought us the Jewel of Aigyptos: Alexandreia, built on the orders of Megas Alexandros himself and one of the greatest cities of the world! Many wonders are found here, such as the Pharos of Alexandria and the Great Library, one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world, but most importantly the remains of Alexandros himself have been located!

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Conqueror of Alexandria (Alexandria Kyrene)

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

Effects: +2 Influence

By Zeus Olympios, today is the greatest day in the history of the Kyrenaians! The gates of Alexandria, the largest city on earth, have been opened before us! All hail king Magas, who has reclaimed his ancestral birthright to rule over the land on the Nile. He shall now be crowned as pharaoh of Upper and Lower Egypt, and as the heir of Alexandros.

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Conqueror of Amaseia!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Amaseia, a fortified city situated high on the cliffs above the river and the capital of the Pontic kingdom,

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Conqueror of Ambrakia!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Ambrakia, a magnificent, heavily fortified city that served as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Epirus. Before his sudden death in 272 BC, Pyrrhus had spent decades developing his capital, building royal palaces, two massive theaters, and a majestic temple to Athena.

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Conqueror of Ankon

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered the city of Ankon, a strong Picenian settlement colonised by Dionysios I of Syracuse in the early 4th century and named ankon ("elbow") because of the shape of its bay.

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Conqueror of Antioch

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered the mighty city of Antioch, hearth and home of the Seleucid dynasty! Let this great city become a new stronghold of our power in Syria!

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Conqueror of Apameia!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Apameia in Syria, founded by Seleucus I and named after his Bactrian queen, Apama. Sitting on a plateau overlooking the Orontes River valley, this massive fortified city houses the imperial stables, which accommodates over 30,000 royal mares and 300 stallions and is the official home of the Seleucid Empire's war elephant corps.

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Conqueror of Apua

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This general has captured Apua, the main village of the Apuani, one of the most formidable and powerful of the Ligurian tribes.

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Conqueror of Argos

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered the major stronghold of Argos, one of the oldest cities in Greece, and where Pyrrhus met his end. This city is the primary military counterweight to keep Sparta down in the southern Peloponnese.

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Conqueror of Arretium

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This general has captured the Etruscan stronghold of Arretium and assumed control of its renowned bronze workshops, which once supplied half of Etruria with weapons and luxury goods. This strategic settlement now serves as the gateway to rule the entire Etrurian region and push further to the North.

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Conqueror of Arse

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

The city of Arse has been taken by Carthaginian arms! This heavily fortified settlement thought the patronage of Rome would shield it from our wrath, daring to harass our allies and challenge our dominance. How foolish they were!

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Conqueror of Asculum

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered Asculum, the regional capital of the Picentes! Its riches now belong to us, as well as the control over its territory.

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Conqueror of Asta

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

Favoured by the new Carthaginian policies in Ispanya, this man has imposed the authority of Carthage beyond Gades, where the river Tartessos meets the sea. There, the people of Asta, once proud and powerful, have seen the Carthaginians take its walls. Once inside, the pro-Carthaginian aristocracy came forward unarmed, begging the general for mercy and asking that their people be allowed to keep their laws, their lands, and the serfs who work their fields, like those who dwell in the Tower of Lascuta.

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Conqueror of Athens

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

Oh, the great city of Athens, mother of democracy, now vows to the might of Carthage! The city of Theseus, where philosophers like Socrates once walked and where the Parthenon looks down in defiance of time, has fallen to our will.

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Conqueror of Babylon!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

Great general, you have wrestled the "Gates of God" from the hands of lesser men. The city of Babylon, with all its ancient grandeur, now bows before your might. Truly, your accomplishments are matched only by the magnificence of the gods themselves. Babylon is ours, and with it, the spiritual and religious heart of Mesopotamia!

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Conqueror of Bononia

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered the city of Bononia, the main stronghold of the Boii in the region! Its riches now belong to us, as well as the control over its territory.

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Conqueror of Brundisium

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This general has captured Brundisium, a Messapian town of great strategic importance as the main point of departure for anyone travelling to Greece and the East.

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Conqueror of Byzantium!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, by the superior strength of our arms, we have conquered Byzantium, a fiercely independent, heavily fortified Greek city-state. Sitting right on the Bosporus Strait, where every single merchant ship coming from the fertile Black Sea region down to Greece and Egypt has to pass, the city grew immensely rich by levying heavy transit taxes on those ships. Now, so shall we do the same to enrich our coffers!

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Conqueror of Capua

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

Effects: +1 Influence

To capture Capua, the jewel of Campania and the second largest city in all of Italia, is no small feat! Now, Capua's great wealth, cavalrymen, and strategic position strengthen our power in Italia.

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Conqueror of Capua (CapuaConqueror)

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

Effects: +1 Influence

To capture Capua, the jewel of Campania and the second largest city in all of Italia, is no small feat! The enemies of our people tremble, for the proud Samnites, eternal foes of Rome, have pledged their allegiance to our cause. Now, Capua's wealth, warriors, and strategic position strengthen our hand in Italia, and soon all of ITaly will be ours.

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Conqueror of Carmo

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

The initial expansion of Carthage in southern Ispanya brought with it the hostility of the peoples inhabiting the Valley of Tartessos, and even beyond, including the Celts who dwell in Baeturia. This man put an end to the confederations and ambitions of many petty kings in the region when he marched with his army to seize the ancient Carmo and its fortunate kingdom, rich in precious metals and well-fed herds. With Carmo secured, many local elites, bound to the Canaanites of the coast for countless generations, accepted Carthaginian hegemony. This city will serve our republic as a centre of power: a place to mint new coinage, to attract warlike mercenaries, and to command the new fortresses and watchtowers of the countryside.

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Conqueror of Carthage

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command

Carthage has fallen! The great Phoenician city that once ruled the waves of the western Mediterranean now lies at your mercy. History will remember you as the great conqueror who took this city from the Carthaginians and ended their dominance over Africa and the Libyan people!

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Conqueror of Castrum Bergium

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

Effects: +1 Influence

The aristocracy of Massalia likes to recall the deeds of their ancestors and how they armed themselves with courage to establish strongholds to protect themselves from the Iberians. Inspired by these feats of arms, this man has forced a radical change in the policies of the small Emporion. Instead of remaining in the shadow of Massalia, he has boldly led a small contingent of citizens, along with their Iberian allies, to seize the valleys on the slopes of the Pyrenees that lead to the hillforts of the Bergistani. After a hard-fought battle, he has taken control of Pyrenean lands in which to establish Emporitan strongholds of his own.

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Conqueror of Chalkis!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Chalkis, one of the "Fetters of Greece", which alongside Corinth and Demetrias, are the strategic cities used by the Kingdom of Makedonia to hold the Greek city-states in subjection. Situated on the island of Euboea, the city sits at the narrowest point of the Euripus Strait and allows whomever controls it to keep a knife at the throat of Athens and the Boeotian League.

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Conqueror of Cirta

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered the city of our old allies like Aelymas who stood at our side when Agathocles ravaged our land. His overhelming campaign against the Libyans, has brought this city and its territory to the Carthaginian cause.

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Conqueror of Corinth

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered Corinth, a city of extraordinary strategic and commercial power! We now have control over the gates to the Aegean and the Adriatic seas, and from this position, we can tax the fleets that cross the region. Very few cities in the world offer such leverage.

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Conqueror of Cornus

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered Cornus, the main capital of the Nuraghic! With this city under our control, it will be much easier to dominate the interior of Sardinia and rule its people.

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Conqueror of Delos!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have taken Delos, a tiny, rocky island in the center of the Cyclades. Famous for being the mythical birthplace of Apollo, the city has a small population and no agricultural value, but can become a strategically important trade port.

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Conqueror of Delphoi!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

Delphoi has fallen! General, you now tread on the sacred soil of Delphinion Apollo, where the Omphalos stone marks the very center of the universe. The Pythia, in her divine wisdom, will now offer you glimpses of the future, whispered directly from Apollo himself. Use this sacred gift wisely, for the gods do not often bestow such blessings lightly!

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Conqueror of Demetrias!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Demetrias, the third and final "Fetter of Greece", which, alongside Corinth and Chalkis, are the strategic cities used by the Kingdom of Makedonia to hold the Greek city-states in subjection. Located in the Pagasetic Gulf, its massive, enclosed stone ship-sheds will allow us to project naval power across the Aegean Sea.

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Conqueror of Dodona!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Dodona and taken control of its sacred Oracle, considered second only to the Oracle of Delphi in prestige. Pyrrhus made Dodona the religious capital of his domain and beautified it by implementing a series of construction projects like the Temple of Zeus.

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Conqueror of Edeta

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered Edeta, a powerful city-state of the Edetani! With this city under our control, all of Edetania shall be ours!

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Conqueror of Ekbatana!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered the ancient capital of the Medes, and a vital regional capital of the Seleucid Empire, housing one of the empire's most critical treasuries and mints. It sits directly on the overland trade routes leading to India, allowing whomever controls the city to collect taxes from the eastern merchants.

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Conqueror of Ephesos

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

Effects: +1 Influence

The famed city of Ephesos is now under your command! Within its walls lies the colossal Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The wealth of Ephesos will fill your coffers, and its prestige will bolster your name across the known world!

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Conqueror of Gades

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects

Frustrated by the fragile hegemony of Carthage over the coasts of Ispanya and the constant instability in the southern province, the pleas for help from allied communities such as Gades, occasionally harassed by inland tribes, have brought about a radical change. This man has entered with his army into the sister city of Gades; some distrustful elites have opposed the act, while others, driven by hospitality and kinship ties, have led him to the temple of Melqart to legitimize and honour his ambitions.

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Conqueror of Gades (Gades Captured)

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Gades, this old Phoenician city shall grant us control of the South of Iberia, allowing us access to its ports and secure the profitable trade routes along the Iberian coast.

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Conqueror of Gaza!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Gaza, the final destination for the Nabataean caravans that travel thousands of miles across the desert, bringing frankincense and myrrh. By controlling Gaza, we hold the monopoly on the distribution of Arabian luxury goods to the entire Mediterranean!

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Conqueror of Halikarnassos

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have seized the final resting place of Mausolos, the mighty satrap of Karia. This marvel of ancient construction, built to immortalize the power of a Persian vassal, now belongs to you. But unlike Mausolos, you answer to no man, you are the master of your own destiny, destined to rule all lands from Anatolia to the ends of the earth!

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Conqueror of Hemeroskopeion

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

Effects: +1 Influence

After a hard-fought campaign, this man led the armed contingents that assaulted the small fortified town and harbour of Hemeroskopeion, once founded by the Massaliots, and conquered Hemeroskopeion! Occupying a naturally fortified location and suitable for piracy, this city shall serve as the perfect maritime base to protect our interests in the region.

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Conqueror of Hemeroskopeion (Hemeroskopeion Emporion)

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

Effects: +1 Influence

Backed by the growing wealth and prestige of Emporion, this man led the armed contingents that entered the small fortified town and harbour of Hemeroskopeion, once founded by the Massaliots. When the new garrison secured the place, he went to the highly revered town sanctuary atop the mountain and dedicated to Artemis Ephesia which he honoured with gratitude and sacrifices.

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Conqueror of Herakleia-Pontos!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Herakleia-Pontos, the most powerful city on the southern coast of the Black Sea and the leader of the Northern League, a coalition of free cities (including Byzantium) dedicated to resisting Seleucid encroachment.

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Conqueror of Hermandica

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has emulated the greatest deeds of those who came before him, who ventured into Ispanya in pursuit of forging a new empire in service of Carthage. Yet he has not limited himself to securing the well-known coasts dotted with allies or subduing minor Ispanyan petty kings. In a bold display of ambition, he has led his army into wild lands beyond the Vettones, bordering the Vacceans. There, the once-proud city of Hermandica has fallen to his arms.

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Conqueror of Hibera

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered Hibera, the richest city in the region! With this region under our control, it will be much easier to control the movement of armies in and out of Iberia.

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Conqueror of Ispanya

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

Effects: +1 Influence

Known far and wide across the hills of Ispanya, this man’s name is either spoken in fear or shouted in angry curses by his enemies. His campaigns have brought plenty of glory and loot, and his soldiers cheer his name, while the Ispanyans… they remember him more for the burning homes and ruined cities.

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Conqueror of Kios!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Kios, a city strategically placed at the head of a gulf in the Propontis and part of the family dominion of the Mithridatic dynasty.

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Conqueror of Kyrene!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Kyrene, the wealthiest city of the North Africa’s western coast, and taken control of its highly profitable monopoly on silphium, a wild herb that the ancient world used as medicine, seasoning, and the most popular form of birth control.

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Conqueror of Lilybaion

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

The powerful city of Lilybaion is now under our control! Many have tried to conquer this city before, Pyrrhus himself tried for two months to assault it, until he finally realized that he could not mount an effective siege without blockading it from the sea as well. But only you have managed to breach its walls and take it.

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Conqueror of Lysimacheia!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Lysimacheia, built on the neck of the Gallipoli peninsula to control the Hellespont, the primary land bridge separating Europe from Asia, it is one of the most volatile, highly contested chokepoints on earth, since whoever holds it, holds the path to invade both continents.

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Conqueror of Massalia

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

The port city of Massalia, jewel of the western Mediterranean and a prized Hellenic colony, now bows before the might of Carthaginian arms! Its harbours were once filled with enemy warships and foreign merchants plotting against our dominance, but no more! Now, Massalia’s is ours!

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Conqueror of Mediolanum

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has conquered the strong city of Mediolanum, the capital of the powerful Celtic tribe of the Insubres! Having taken this city under our control, the fertile land in the Padus valley is now in our hands. We shall use it as a hub in the road network of northern Italy and enjoy its aboundance in wine.

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Conqueror of Megalopolis

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has taken Megalopolis, capital of the Arcadian League! Let this city become a new base of our power in Arcadia!

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Conqueror of Messana

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

Effects: +1 Influence

The polis of Messana has fallen before your might! Once held by the fearsome Mamertinoi mercenaries who took it by treachery from the Messenioi, this city now acknowledges us as its master. With Messana under our dominion, we hold the key to Sicily and control the narrow waters that separate it from Italy.

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Conqueror of Messana (Messana Captured R)

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Messalla

This general has liberated Messana from the Syracusan and Carthaginian armies, strongly establishing the Roman armies on the island and, for the first time, out of Italy. To commemorate his Sicilian victory, he commissioned a painted mural of the victory on the exterior of the western wall of the Curia Hostilia and took the cognomen of "Messalla".

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Conqueror of Messene!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Messene, a young and highly militaristic city that was founded for one specific purpose: to ensure that Sparta could never rise to power again. It also possesses the most advanced, formidable stone walls in mainland Greece.

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Conqueror of Miletos!

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

Effects: +1 Influence

General, you have conquered Miletos, an old Ionian city, renowned for its high-end wool and textile industry. "Milesian cloaks" and carpets are luxury status symbols sold across the known world.