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Galabrioi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Galabrian

This man hails from the Galabrioi, a Dardanian subtribe who live around an ancient polis.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Galatian Chieftains Ransomed

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

Effects: no stat effects

Following the fall of the Galatian settlement, high-born chieftains and wives of the Tectosages and Tolistobogii tribes were brought before our general in chains. Desperate to reclaim their war-leaders, the Galatian tribal council gathered a large amount of silver as a ransom price.

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Gallaeci Chieftain

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

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

This warlike aristocrat is the military chief of the Gallaeci. Its people have entrusted to him with the mission of protecting the community. Thanks to his band of warriors, this man is able to fight against his neighbours in order to obtain cattle, the main source of wealth in this region.

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Gate Breaker

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Dislikes Attacking Walls.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Epimachus of Athens, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, Siege Engineer.

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Gate Keeper

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Cowers Behind Walls.

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General of the Army

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

Effects: +1 Command, +2 Influence, +10 Bribe Resistance, +4 Personal Security, +10 Training Units

This man has been elected as one of the main Generals of Carthage by the army and then confirmed by the Citizens' Assembly. He will serve as General until until he is dismissed due to peace or his own incompetence. While holding this office he has a lot of autonomy in his decisions allowing for swift and decisive action.

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Generous Despoiler

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

Effects: +4 Training Units, +1 Troop Morale, -30 Looting

This man does not keep a single coin of plunder for himself. Every piece of gold, every herd of livestock, and every captive is divided equally among his men, down to the lowest soldier. His men would follow him into the very gates of the underworld.

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Germanic Culture

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

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Gerontes

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 28 characters may hold it · never on 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has become one of the "Old Men": 28 Spartiates supposedly beyond the age for military service, plus the two kings (regardless of their age). The Gerontes were elected by the Assembly of Spartiates for life. In fact they controlled much of the public business and decided what the Assembly could discuss (the Probouleutic function). they could also veto actions taken by the Assembly.

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Getting Senile

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · at most 4 characters may hold it.

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Giscon

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

Effects: no stat effects

Emerging after Giscon's rise to prominence during the First Punic War, the Giscon faction asserts its independence from the Barcids, challenging their dominance in the Carthaginian politics. Led by Hasdrubal following Giscon's demise, this faction aimed to break the Barcid stronghold in Ispanya to become the leading faction in Carthage.

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Gisqo Descendant

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility · grants the epithet of Gisqo

This man is identified a descendant of Gisqo, a famous Carthaginian general, who started an independent and strong political party that is now pursued by his heirs. He will do everything he can to honour and improve on what his ancestors did.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Gisqo Favour

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

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

What could be defined as the underdog of the political power in Carthage, has managed to assert its power and influence among the Carthaginian senate and this man, as one of the key members of this political group, profits immensely from this reality, enjoying a great amount of stability and opportunities for his career development that his rivals will not have.

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Gladiatorial Fan

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against No Taste for Blood · never on 6 of the cultures. Once it reaches Gladiatorial Fan it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Animal Trader, Editor, Gladiator, Lanista.

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Glintidiones

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Glintidionian

This man hails from the Glintidiones, a tribe situated in the conflict zone between the Ardiaei and Autariatai. Their territory is defined by large valleys, suitable for livestock-raising.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Gloomy

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Leech.

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Good Ambusher

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Master Hunter, Priest of Anahita, Priest of Aram, Priestess of Artemis, Priestess of Bast, Priestess of Diana, Priestess of Neith.

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Good Looking

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

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Good Patron

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · at most 60 characters may hold it.

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Good Scout

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Expert Scout, Isidore of Charax, Pet Falcon.

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Good When Outnumbered

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Mediocre When Outnumbered, Indifferent Defender.

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Gorgippian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Gorgippia

This man is from Gorgippia, a colony of Miletos once called Sindike after the local people. In the time of Macedon's ascent, it was conquered by the Bosporan strongman Gorgippos, who renamed it after himself.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Gourmand

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · never on 4 of the cultures. Once it reaches Glutton it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Gourmand's Chef.

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Gourmet of Life

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Colotes of Lampsacus, Comedian, Hermarchus of Mytilene, Lucretius Carus, Philodemus of Gadara, Zeno of Sidon.

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Governor-Hunter

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Hobbled, Cultured, Lover of Beauty, Restrained, Philosophically Inclined, Taste for Government, Administrator, Feeling Poorly, Lily-Livered, Firm Personal Morality, Calm, Gloomy, Doubtful Courage, Rather Lazy, Determined, Socially Awkward, Resolute Governor, Focused · at most 10 characters may hold it.

Effects: +1 Line of Sight, -1 Management

This man has taken up hunting as both a pastime and an excuse to avoid actual governance. When not issuing decrees, he's busy stalking deer, boar, and the occasional rabbit. Though his administrative skills may suffer while he's chasing game, his tales of the hunt have made him a local legend.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Hunting Dog.

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Governs for Himself

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 10 of the cultures.

Effects: -2 Law, -20 Tax Collection

Far from the watchful eye of the capital and with no one to answer to but his own ego, this man begins to view himself as an independent governor, ruling with increasingly tyrannical authority, creating laws and collecting taxes as he pleases.

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Grain Patron

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

Effects: +1 Local Popularity

This man has taken a personal interest in the grain supply of the settlements under his care, ensuring that granaries are kept full and prices within reach of ordinary citizens. It is not a matter of policy for him so much as reputation, for the people remember who fed them, and who did not.

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Grandfather Conquered Carthage

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

Effects: +1 Influence

His grandfather conquered Carthage, a deed so great it's still remembered. The soldiers who fought in that battle are now old or dead. The people who cheered and saw the spoils obtained from it have been replaced by men who only heard of it as children. What remains is a name, still recognised, still capable of opening certain doors, but a fame that decreases with each generation.

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Grandfather Conquered Messana

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Messalla

His grandfather conquered Messana and established the Roman armies out of Sicily for the first time in history, a deed so great it's still remembered today. The soldiers who fought in that battle are now old or dead. The people who cheered and saw the spoils obtained from it have been replaced by men who only heard of it as children. What remains is a name, still recognised, still capable of opening certain doors, but that fame decreases with each passing generation.

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Grandfather Conquered Rome

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

Effects: +1 Influence

His grandfather conquered Rome and liberated Italy, a deed so great it's still remembered. The soldiers who fought in that battle are now old or dead. The people who cheered and saw the spoils obtained from it have been replaced by men who only heard of it as children. What remains is a name, still recognised, still capable of opening certain doors, but a fame that decreases with each generation.

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Grandfather Conquered Syrakousai

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man's grandfather conquered Syrakousai and secured all of Sicily, a deed so great it's still remembered today. The soldiers who fought in that battle are now old or dead. The people who cheered and saw the spoils obtained from it have been replaced by men who only heard of it as children. What remains is a name, still recognised, still capable of opening certain doors, but that fame decreases with each passing generation.

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Granted Ovation

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

Effects: no stat effects

The Senate, in their wisdom, deemed this man victory worthy of honour, though not of the full triumph reserved for our greatest conquests. He has been granted an Ovation, a lesser triumph, usually for victory against inferior opponents such as slaves or rebels, but it can also be given to generals who are denied Triumph, and must now make his way to Rome.

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Greco-Bactrian Culture

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

This man is Greco-Bactrian, from the farthest reaches of Greek culture, where they mix philosophy with the art of surviving in deserts. He can navigate the Silk Road with ease, though he’ll remind you of Alexander the Great at least twice before lunch.

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Green

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 6 levels. Once it reaches Seen The Elephant it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Celtiberian Horse, Falernian Wine Merchant, Former Makedonian Soldier, Horse Breeder, Hypaspist, Hypaspist, Master of Arms, Old Battle Companion, Sacred Band Captain, Styrax Javelin Maker, Veteran Centurion, Veteran Legionary, and 3 more.

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Grower

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Bad Farmer. Once it reaches Agriculturalist it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Agricultural Expert, Agriculture Treatise, Cassius Dionysius of Utica, Diophanes of Nicaea, Mago, The Father of Agriculture, Mago's Agricultural Treatise, Olive Grower, Priest of Ameretat, Priest of Ara Geghetsik, Priest of Argimpasa, Priest of Cybele, Priest of Rosmerta, and 7 more.

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Guardian of Taras

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

Effects: +1 Command

The banners of Epirus now proudly fly over the city of Taras. The Basileus has not come as a conqueror, but as a liberator, a shield to the Hellenes of Magna Graecia against the Romans. His presence brings stability, order, and hope to its people. With the city secure, he is hailed as a guardian of Hellenic civilization in a land threatened by barbarians. Some hope he remains only as a guardian and not as a Tyrant…

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Gyenian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Gyenos

This man is from Gyenos, an obscure town on the east coast of the Pontos Euxeinos, the "friendly Sea".

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Gymnasiarches

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 40 characters may hold it · never on 16 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Unrest

Leader of Gymnasium: Honorary position involved with organizing and running the city’s gymnasia and palestrai. It keeps its citizens in fit shape, in times of peace, but it interferes with military training in times of war. Hence why Pyrrhos’ once given command of Taras and its army, shut down the City’s Gymnasia and Palestrai. It has been suggested, however, that this had more to do with keeping people out of crowded places, where conspiracies could form, rather than any actual interference from the Gymansia and Palestrai.\nThis man also has a "Veteran trainer" who is responsible for "Pezon taksies" (training infantry in marching) and for "Eutaksian" (proper battle arrangement of infantry men while excercising battle drills with mock weapons and their "thureoi" shields).