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Eager for Action

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

Effects: +1 Troop Morale

After a bit too much time spent resting in the camp and intertaining themselves with some promiscuous but quite beautiful local woman, the troops are now hungry for battle and the spoils it promises.

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Eagle Taker

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

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Ecclesia

Appears on every character, agents included · never on 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man is a member by right of the Spartan Assembly. Called the 'Ecclesia', the Spartiate Assembly consisted of men above 18yrs. They could only vote YES or NO (by making noise), and were subject to veto. They could only meet on summons and discuss what was submitted to them.

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Ecclesia (Greek Government Ecclesia)

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

Effects: no stat effects

This man is a member of the Assembly as a citizen. Sometimes called the 'Ecclesia', the central events of the Athenian democracy were the meetings of the assembly. Unlike a parliament, the assembly's members were not elected, but attended by right when they chose. Greek democracy created at Athens was a direct, not a representative democracy: any adult male citizen of age could take part, and it was a duty to do so. The officials of the democracy were in part elected by the Assembly and in large part chosen by lot.\n\nThe assembly had four main functions; it made executive pronouncements (decrees, such as deciding to go to war or granting citizenship to a foreigner); it elected some officials; it legislated; and it tried political crimes. As the system evolved these last two functions were shifted to the law courts. The standard format was that of speakers making speeches for and against a position followed by a general vote (usually by show of hands) of yes or no. Though there might be blocs of opinion, sometimes enduring, on crucial issues, there were no political parties and likewise no government or opposition. Voting was by simple majority. In the 5th century at least there were scarcely any limits on the power exercised by the assembly. If the assembly broke the law, the only thing that might happen is that it would punish those who had made the proposal that it had agreed to. If a mistake had been made, from the assembly's viewpoint it could only be because it had been misled.\n\nAsemblies were present in most Greek cities and city-states, with various amounts of power. The Assembly of Macedon was dissolved after Macedon's defeat at the hands of the Romans.

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Edonian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Edonian

This man is a member of the Edonians Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Educated in Alexandria

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

Effects: +1 Management

This man was sent to Alexandria by his father during his youth to become an erudite person and to reinforce his relations with other powerful families. During his time in the city, he has had the opportunity to learn the Egyptian language together with the Philosophy and traditions of his own people.

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Educated in Athens

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

Effects: +1 Management

During his youth, this man was sent to Athens, by his father, to become an erudite person and reinforce his relations with other families. During his time in the city, he has had the opportunity to learn the Greek language together with the Philosophy, History and Mathematics.

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Educated in Carthage

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Agricultural Expert, Astrologer, Foreign Affairs Scholar, Grain Merchant, Master of Assassins, Merchant, Numismatist, Silver Merchant, Strategist, Wise Mentor.

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Educated in Carthage (Numidian Education Cart)

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

Effects: +1 Management

This man was sent to Carthage by his father during his youth in order to become an erudite person and to reinforce his familiar relations with other allied Carthaginian families. He has had the opportunity to learn the Punic language and even the Greek language together with the Philosophy and the Carthaginian traditions.

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Educated in Syracuse

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

Effects: +30 Siege Engineering, +1 Management

During his youth, this man was sent to Syracuse, by his father, to become an erudite person and reinforce his relations with other allied Syracusan families. In Syracuse, he has had the opportunity to learn not just how to defend a city but how to bring one to its knees. He also learned about Philosophy and traditions.

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Effect Removed

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Weatherbound, Bad Omen, Unpaid Army, Affected by Desertion, Fake Omens, Betrayal Attempt, Supplies Raided, Largely Affected by Desertion.

Effects: no stat effects

DefMove On - This trait should not appear at all!!!

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Effect Removed (Remove Injury)

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Injured by Assassins.

Effects: no stat effects

DefMove On - This trait should not appear at all!!!

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Effect Removed (Remove Thirst)

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

Effects: no stat effects

DefMove On - This trait should not appear at all!!!

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Egyptian Culture

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Harkhebi, Manetho.

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Elaiousan

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Elaious

This man is from Elaious on the Thracian Chersonesos, the olive city. Protesilaos was the first Greek to set foot on the lands of Ilion outside the city of Elaious and according to the will of the gods, he was also the first to die.

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Elder

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against The People's Assembly · at most 80 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Elder it cannot drop back.

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Elder (TheElder)

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet the Elder

Age has granted this man the respect of his peers. He has seen more campaigns than most and earned his place as a senior figure. His words carry weight, even if his body has begun to slow down.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Elean

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Elean

This man is Elean.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Elephant Enthusiast

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · at most 8 characters may hold it.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Elephant Trainer.

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Elephantarkhos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Strategos Autokrator, Archistrategos, Faction Leader · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Elephant Command, +1 Influence

This man has been bestowed the title of Elephantarkhos, the Commander of the Elephant Corps. Meant to be a military title of perhaps the most prestigious arm of the royal army, it has become much more handy at court where it has greater uses for oneself...

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Eleusinian Mysteries

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 8 characters may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has been initiated into the most holy and oldest of all mysteries in the Hellenic world, the Eleusinian Mysteries. Each year thousands of new initiates take part in the sacred rites held at Eleusis in honor of Demeter and Persephone. Initiated willingly, this ceremony involves rituals of purification, fasting, and the symbolic journey into the underworld, promising a better afterlife.

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Eligible For Feasting

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · never on 13 of the cultures.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Fable Weaver, Lore Keeper, Vates.

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Elimiotes

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Elimiote

This man is a member of the Elimiotes Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Embraced Local Culture

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

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

The man has fully embraced the 'civilised' life, attending to the local feasts, making offerings to their gods, and speaking their language. He mixes with the local hellenic aristocracy, building deep alliances with many of them. He has become a bridge between worlds, fully immersing in the local ways while still commanding respect as a chief.

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Embraced Local Culture (High Roman Hybridization)

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

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

This man has fully embraced the 'civilised' life. He wears their strange clothes, speaks their weird language with an almost incoherent accent, and even tries to make offerings to the local gods, though the priests can’t figure out what he’s saying.

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Embraces Egyptian Culture

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

Effects: +1 Influence, -1 Unrest, +5 Training Units

Unlike his predecessors who ruled from Alexandria as foreign kings, this man has embraced the ancient traditions of the Nile. By learning native Egyptian, taking part in Egyptian religious ceremonies and styling himself as a living god, he has bridged the gap between the Macedonian court and the Egyptian people.

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Emporionian

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

Effects: +5 Trading · grants the epithet of Emporion

This man is a citizen of Emporion, which means \"market\". Its name stems from its importance as a large regional economic centre. Emporion is the most important Greek colony on the Iberian Peninsula.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Emporionite

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Emporion

This man is from Emporion, a trade port and flax-working centre in north eastern Iberia.

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Encheleians

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Encheleian

This man hails from the Encheleians, the "eel-men", an Illyrian tribe who inhabit the territory south of Rhizon, between the Ardiaei and the Labeatae.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Encourages Local Culture

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Tolerates Local Culture · never on 10 of the cultures.

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Endirudini

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Endirudinian

This man hails from the minor Illyrian tribe of the Endirudini, located north of the Ardiaei.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Endless Speaker

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Tedious Speaker, Overdramatic Orator · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, -1 Troop Morale

This general is infamous for his long-winded speeches. Whether addressing troops or guests at a banquet, he never knows when to stop.

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Enemy Camp Captured

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

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Enemy Camp Captured (EnemyCampCaptured)

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

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Enemy Right Hand

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 8 characters may hold it · never on 19 of the cultures.

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

In a brutal battle against a strong warrior, this man emerged victorious, severing his enemy’s right hand, the one that once wielded a weapon. This trophy, gruesome as it may be, has earned him great respect among his kin. The dismembered hand is displayed prominently at feasts, a reminder to others that his victories are absolute.

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Engineer

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Inferior Engineer · never on 1 of the cultures. Once it reaches Superior Engineer it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Ctesibius, Hydraulic Engineer, Inventor, Lucius Cornelius Balbus, Philo Mechanicus, Priest of Kothar, Priest of Thot, Priest of Vulcan.

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Engineering Schools

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · at most 50 characters may hold it · never on 16 of the cultures.

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Enjoys Luxury

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

Effects: +5 Tax Collection

This man has grown accustomed to the finer things his position affords him, fine clothes, fine jewellery, truly a life of luxury. There is little harm in it, most would say, though it marks him as a man for whom scarcity is someone else's problem.

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Enjoys Urban Life

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Prefers the Countryside, Mocked by the Locals, Local Raider · at most 5 characters may hold it · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Unrest, +2 Influence

Against all expectations, this man enjoys the life of the city, living in the most luxurious quarters, engaging in city politics, and mixing with local elites. He finds urban life invigorating and spends his afternoons trying to understand what people actually do in their free time, besides hunting.

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Enslaved Own Kin

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Exterminated Own Kin.

Effects: -2 Influence, +1 Unrest, +20 Looting

Through the repeated enslavement of his own kin, living freely in foreign lands, this man has brought great shame and dishonor upon his name.

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Eordaians

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Eordaian

This man is a member of the Eordaians Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Epeiros Apollonian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Apollonia Epeiros

This man is from Apollonia Epeiros, formerly called Gylakeia after its founder Gylax of Corinth. Its name was changed when the tyranny of Corinth collapsed and was replaced by a more democratic faction.

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Ephebian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · never on 16 of the cultures.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ephesian

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet of Ephesus

This man is a citizen of Ephesus. This Ionian city is the location of the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World as well as being the largest building of the ancient world.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ephesian (Ephesos)

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Ephesos

This man is from Ephesos, the oldest and largest city of Ionia. Like most Ionians, the Ephesians were reputedly hedonistic and deceitful, as is demonstraded by the use of the proverb "Ephesian letters", though some thought certain Ephesian letters to be a magic formula. The Artemis temple of Ephesos is regarded as a wonder.

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Ephor

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Former Ephors · at most 5 characters may hold it · never on 14 of the cultures.

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Epidamnian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Epidamnos

This man is from Epidamnos, a colony in Illyria established by Corinthians and Korkyrans in cooperation with the local Taulantii. The internal struggle of the oligarchs and democrats enlisted the help of either of the two mother cities and Thucydides tells us this was a cause for the Peloponnesian War.

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Epidaurian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Epidauros

This man is from Epidauros, named after the son of the god Apollo himself. This city is best known for its healing sanctuary and the Sanctuary of Asclepius nearby.

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Epidemic of Cholera

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

Effects: -3 Troop Morale, -4 Movement Points, -3 Attack, -3 Defence, -3 Siege Attack, -3 Siege Defence, -2 Personal Security

The Gods must have cursed us! The contamination of food by human faeces has caused an epidemic of cholera among this army. Dehydrated by their incessant diarrhoea and emesis, and prey to severe muscle cramps, some soldiers have succumbed to illness after only a few hours. The survivors can only pray for the strength to stand up again, let alone fight.

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Epidemic of Dysentery

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

Effects: -3 Troop Morale, -4 Movement Points, -2 Attack, -2 Defence, -2 Siege Attack, -2 Siege Defence, -2 Personal Security

Cursed by the Gods, the poor hygiene conditions within this army have led to the onset of dysentery. Fever, stomach cramps, and the smell, oh, the smell! Now, a significant number of soldiers are unable to fight and will need some time to rest before being afresh operational.

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Epidemic of Swamp Fever

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

Effects: -3 Troop Morale, -4 Movement Points, -3 Attack, -3 Defence, -3 Siege Attack, -3 Siege Defence, -2 Personal Security

The Gods must have cursed us! With the arrival of strong heats, wetlands have dried up around this settlement, thus leading to the formation of stagnant waters infested with insects, which have finally brought swamp fever among this army. Affected soldiers are exhausted and suffer from fever and headaches so that they will be of no assistance on the battlefield for a while.

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Epidemic of Typhus

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

Effects: -3 Troop Morale, -4 Movement Points, -3 Attack, -3 Defence, -3 Siege Attack, -3 Siege Defence, -2 Personal Security

The Gods must have cursed us! Infected with lice, this army is currently facing a typhus epidemic. Soldiers are suffering from strong fever and headaches, while skin rashes are appearing here and there on their bodies. Coughing and vomiting amidst their chills, they will not have a long time to wait to know whether they will survive or not.

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Epimanes

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

Effects: -1 Law, -1 Management, -1 Troop Morale, -3 Personal Security, -1 Influence · grants the epithet Epimanes

Whether through eccentricity or genuine madness, 'Epimanes' (The Mad) has earned his title in spectacular fashion. He may charge an enemy alone or demand his troops attack the sea to confuse the gods of war. While his unpredictability unnerves allies and emboldens assassins, it also occasionally produces shocking victories, purely by accident, of course. Some say he is touched by the gods, others by sheer folly.

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Epiphanes

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +10 Bribe Resistance · grants the epithet Epiphanes

This man has been graced, or perhaps graced himself, with the title Epiphanes (God Manifest). Often reserved for kings who wish to remind their subjects (and enemies) of their celestial favour, the name implies that the gods walk among mortals, specifically, in his sandals. While grateful cities may applaud the title with fervour, some whisper that such divine claims are just as likely to attract lightning bolts as loyal subjects.

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Epirote

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

Effects: +1 Command · grants the epithet of Epirus

This man is from Epirus, a remote region of Greece proper, even though very religiously significant thanks to the Oracle of Zeus at Dodona which is second in importance only to Delphi. Its people are warriors, forged through endless raids and conflicts with the Illyrians to the north.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Epirote Culture

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

Effects: +1 Epirote belief

This man is a proud Epirote, from the land known for producing kings like Pyrrhus, whose idea of winning involved a few too many losses, and where elephants are a valid battle tactic. The men here are as tough as their mountain homes.

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Episemos Elegktes Nomismaton

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

Effects: +1 Trading

This man has acquired a slave owned by the state whose job is to inspect all suspected fraudulent coins in circulation. Forged coins were a real problem in the past, and a crime punishable by death. Other penalties included confiscation of all merchandise that the fraudulent merchant carried, and 50 lashes if he was a slave.

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Episkopos Alexandrou

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Returning Megas Alexandros · at most 1 character may hold it. Once it reaches Episkopos Alexandrou it cannot drop back.

Effects: +2 Influence, -1 Unrest · grants the epithet Episkopos Alexandrou

Strategos, in a ceremony never seen before, Alexandros has been returned and buried beside his ancestors. You now have been proclaimed Episkopos Alexandrou, "Guardian of Alexandros!"

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Episkopos Alexandrou (SeleukidAlexandrosReturned)

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Returning Megas Alexandros · at most 1 character may hold it. Once it reaches Episkopos Alexandrou it cannot drop back.

Effects: +2 Influence, -1 Unrest · grants the epithet Episkopos Alexandrou

Strategos, in a ceremony never seen before, Alexandros has been returned and buried beside his ancestors. You now have been proclaimed Episkopos Alexandrou, "Guardian of Alexandros!"

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Epistates Komes

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

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Epistrategos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 16 of the cultures.

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

In Egypt, the unique office and title of Epistrategos ("over-general") was created in the early 2nd century BC, which survived intact into the Roman Empire. Two such existed, one for the Chora (Lower Egypt except for Alexandria) and one for the Thebaid, acting as viceroys controlling the subordinate strategoi of the nomes.

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Epizephyrian Lokrian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Locris

This man is from Lokroi Epizephyrioi, once a stout ally of Dionysios I Syracuse, who married a local woman called Doris.

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Equestrian

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

Effects: +1 Cavalry Command

This man has been born into a family of lower Roman aristocrats, belonging to the esteemed ordo equester (Equestrian Order), a category of privileged citizens such as officers, rich landowners or men of wealth. Distinguished by their entitlement to a horse, provided by the Roman state, the equestrians form the sole native cavalry contingents of the Roman Republican army. Though not as politically dominant as the patricians, they are important for providing new blood in the Senate.

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Equo Publico Exornatus

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

Effects: no stat effects

This man has been admitted to the equestrian rank due to his bravery and skills in battle.

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Erythraian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Erythrai

This man is from Ertythrai, an affluent port city off the coast of Anatolia and member of the Ionian League. It was named after its founder, Erythros, and suffered badly during the Ionian Revolt against Persia.

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Espionage

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Spymaster.

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Estate Owner

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Burdened with Debt · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Estate Owner it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Aristocrat Merchant, Aristocrat Merchant, Aristocrat Merchant, Chief of Estimated Costs, Chief of the Trade Agents, Estate Manager, Garrison Commander, Man of Sidon, Man of Sidon, Man of Sidon, Market Inspector.

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Ethiopian 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, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cilician, Cappadocian Culture, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Cypriot Greek Culture, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time. Once it reaches True Ethiopian it cannot drop back.

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Euboean

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

Effects: +1 Farming · grants the epithet of Euboea

This man is from the island of Euboea, the breadbasket of Hellas and a strategic area to control the Aegean. This island has very rich farmland and much commerce.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Eucratid

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

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

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Eukairos

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

Effects: +1 Attack · grants the epithet Eukairos

This man's well-timed actions, launching attacks or making decisions at the precise moment to ensure success has earned him the nickname 'the Opportune'. His strategies are less about brute force and more about exploiting weaknesses at the right time. Whether on the battlefield or in the political arena, his actions always leave his rivals wondering, "Why didn’t we think of that?"

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Eurgetes

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

Effects: -1 Unrest, -1 Squalor, -5 Tax Collection · grants the epithet Eurgetes

This man’s acts of kindness and generosity have earned him the title Eurgetes (Benefactor). Be it by funding theatres, hosting lavish games, or distributing bread to the masses, his generosity binds cities to his name. Of course, not all generosity is without motive, after all, a well-fed population is a loyal one. While the treasury despairs at the costs, his subjects adore him, and his legacy grows as great as the money he spends.

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Eurypontid Dynasty

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

Effects: no stat effects

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

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Eusebes

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Eusebes

This man's has added the epithet of "Eusebes" ('Pious') to his name. He is known for his piety and from this day forward in all official documents he will have this epithet added to his name. This is a common royal epithet among Hellenistic monarchs.

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Eutaksian

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

Effects: +1 Attack

This man, with his veteran trainer, has won a 'laurela war' in war training with thureoi shields, so he can himself instruct his troops how to fight orderly on the battlefield, especially in close fighting.

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Euthydemid

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

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

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ex Aedile

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

Effects: +1 Law

This man used to hold the office of aedile.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ex Censor

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man used to hold the office of censor.

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Ex Consul

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

Effects: +1 Command

This man used to hold the office of consul.

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Ex Pontifex Maximus

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Office of Pontifex Maximus.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man used to hold the office of pontifex maximus.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Ex Praetor

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

Effects: +1 Law

This man used to hold the office of praetor.

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Ex Quaestor

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man used to hold the office of quaestor.

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Excellent Warrior Values

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Demonstrated Warrior Values, Ignored Warrior Values · never on 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +1 Fertility

This man belongs to the warrior aristocracy of his people by birth, clinging tightly to his prominent position, like the vigorous arm holds the mortifying spear, he dreams of a beautiful death on the battlefield and bravely answers to the values of his people. He has made it through his rites of passage with excellence, becoming a great man in his own right and a member of his community whose agonistic lifestyle gathers admiration and pride in times of both peace and war.

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Exceptional Iberian Adult

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Iberian Adult · never on 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Line of Sight

This man has completed his rite of passage in Iberia and become a full-fledged adult in Iberian society. His success in passing these traditional rites was notable due to his physical prowess, and thus he has gained a certain measure of respect amongst his people for his exceptional success in passing these rites. Through the local rites of passage of his homeland, this aristocrat learned how to became a real man able to bear a weapon, ride a horse and fight with valour.

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Exterminated Own Kin

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Enslaved Own Kin.

Effects: -3 Influence, -1 Unrest, +1 Command, +10 Looting

It takes a certain kind of man to see his own people, or worse, his own cousins, and decide that putting them to the sword is the best course of action. This act of infamy has left this man feared, and marked him as a villain among his own kin.

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Extroverted

Appears on every character, agents included · 2 levels · pulls against Socially Awkward, Reserved, Gloomy, Distrusts Outsiders · at most 80 characters may hold it.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Dyshomilos, Lakonian Hounds.

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Eye On Sinope

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

Effects: no stat effects

Believing it to be the future royal seat of the Pontic Kingdom, this man looks toward the wealthy port of Sinope with an insatiable ambition, directing all state resources toward its conquest.