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Paeonian Culture

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

Effects: +1 Paeonian belief

This man is Paeonian. He knows how to handle a spear, and you don't want to know how.

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Paionian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Paionian

This man is a Paionian, a descendent of the legendary Paion. They live in the Axios river basin as far as the Strymon, situated between the Macedonians, Illyrians, Dardanians, and Thracians. After their subjugation by Philip II, they've been known and recruited for their skills as cavalrymen, an ability that allows them to defend themselves against their many dangerous neighbours.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Paioninan

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Paioninan

This man is Paioninan.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pamphylian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Pamphylian

This man is Pamphylian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pamphylian 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, 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 Pamphylian belief

This man is Pamphylian by birth. He’s well-versed in the art of sailing and complaining about the price of olive oil.

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Pamphylian Greek

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Pamphylian Greek

This man is Pamphylian Greek.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pamphylian Greek Culture

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

This man is Pamphylian Greek by birth. Born by the sea, he’s a mix of trader, sailor, and occasional philosopher.

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Panathenaionikes

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Attended the Panathenaia, Winter · at most 5 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

Nikesas Panathinaikon!\nThis man has brought great honor and fame to himself and his people. It is not a common occurrence to stand before the crowds in Athens and be given the Panathenaic amphora, but he has done it, and won a great victory in the Panathenaia!

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Panathenaic Amphora.

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Panathenaionikes Statue

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 15 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

Having been victorious at the Panathenaic Games, this man’s valour and skill have been immortalized in a Parian marble statue in the Agora. For his efforts, he also has privileged seating at every theater and game.

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Panticapaeumite

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

Effects: +5 Trading · grants the epithet of Panticapaeum

This man is a citizen of Panticapaeum. The main economy of Panticapaeum relies on exporting grain from Scythian lands to the Hellenic world.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pantikapaian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Pantikapaion

This man is from Pantikapaion on the Kimmerian Bosporos. The city on the Tauric Chersonesos became the primary residence of the Archaianaktids, the rulers of the Bosporan kingdom, before they were replaced by the Spartokid dynasty of Thracian origin.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Paphlagonian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Paphlagonian

This man is Paphlagonian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Paphlagonian 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, 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 Paphlagonian belief

This man is Paphlagonian. He’s good with numbers, and even better with making sure he’s always the one on top.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Wild Mule.

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Parian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Paros

This man is from Paros in the Cyclades, once settled by a guy called Paros with Arcadians and famed for its marble. The homonymous Polis sided with the Persians during the Persian Wars and it was where Miltiades the Younger of Athens received the wound that would kill him.

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Parthinoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Parthinian

This man hails from the Parthinoi, a major Illyrian tribe located between the Greek cities of Apollonia and Epidamnos to the west, the Taulantioi to the north and the Dassaretoi to the east. With their capital in Dimale, they have settled in a powerful position, controlling the area between the Dassaretis, the access point to Macedonia, and the Adriatic Sea.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Partially Integrated

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Rootless.

Effects: no stat effects

Although his family has no roots in our empire, his family is slowly establishing a base here.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Partly Redeemed

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Disgraced · never on 6 of the cultures.

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Passed Agoge

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

Effects: no stat effects

The man has completed his years of training successfully.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Passed Under the Yoke

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

Effects: -3 Influence, -1 Command, +2 Unrest

This general’s army has suffered the ultimate humiliation, an abhorrence to Roman dignitas. He has surrendered his army to the enemy, and been made to pass under the oxen’s yoke made by the enemy’s spears. The whole of the City is in an uproar over this ultimate of humiliations, and the plebs are demanding blood in vengeance. This loss will taint his family for generations to come.\n\n Very early Roman or Etruscan armies would have their defeated enemies stripped of their arms and armor and forced them to march beneath a yoke made of crossed spears. This forced the defeated men to kneel as they passed beneath it, as if to a king, which was the ultimate humiliation.\n\n Unfortunately, Rome's enemies adopted the idea as well, with the result that from time to time a Roman army was forced to pass beneath the yoke. To do this was an intolerable humiliation, so much so that the Senate would have preferred an army to fight to the last man than suffer such a fate.

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Passionate Hunter

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Mighty Hunter, Heroic Huntsman, Hunting Disaster, Wounded While Hunting, Administrator, Feeling Poorly, Lily-Livered, Firm Personal Morality, Calm, Gloomy, Doubtful Courage, Rather Lazy, Socially Awkward, Resolute Governor, Focused · at most 2 characters may hold it.

Effects: +2 Line of Sight, +1 Ambush, -1 Management

This man seems to care for little else beyond hunting and appears to resent anything that keeps him away from his sport. As companions, he chooses those expert in the sport rather than wise men that would help a ruler. He is able put some of his experiences as a huntsman to good use in war, but at times he forgets he is not facing deer as enemies. His people receives abundant meat, but suffer from the neglect of other affairs. Also, he is making himself more prone to "hunting accidents".

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Patellae

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Doubtful Courage, Disgraced · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Patrician

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

Effects: +2 Personal Security

This man is a member of Rome’s patrician class, the ancient and noble families who once held absolute control over the Republic. Though their political dominance has decreased over time, they continue to wield considerable influence through tradition and family prestige. Some patricians may have fallen on hard times, but even in poverty, their lineage commands respect among lesser men.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Valerius Catullus.

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Patriot Despoiler

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

Effects: -1 Troop Morale, +25 Looting

This man rigidly believes that the spoils of war belong solely to the State. Every captured spoil is meticulously cataloged and shipped directly back to the capital treasury. While some praise his virtue, his bureaucratic approach denies his men the rewards of victory, leaving them frustrated.

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Patron of Artemis Potamia and Soteria

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Local Popularity

This man has sponsored the festival of Artemis Potamia and Soteria in Syrakousai, providing bread, wine and amusement to its people in the goddess's honour.

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Patron of the Ptolemaieia

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

Effects: +2 Influence, +1 Troop Morale, +2 Local Popularity

Having presided over and funded the magnificent Ptolemaieia festival in Alexandria, this man prestige is celebrated throughout the Hellenistic world, inspiring his troops and increasing his public influence!

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Pawn of the Gods

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels. Once it reaches Falling Sickness it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Blind Prophet, Healer.

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Pelagone

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Pelagone

This man is a member of the Pelagones Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Penestai

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Penestian

This man hails from the Penestai, an Illyrian tribe inhabiting the chora around the city of Uskana, north of lake Lychnidos. This city sits in a strategic position that has been of great importance to Macedonian kings wanting to protect their inland or Illyrians planning to invade.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pentarch

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

Effects: +1 Influence

The Pentarchs are five magistrates who hold great power, and might the real power in Carthage. \nThe magistrates of five have under them many important matters: choosing the supreme council of One Hundred and Four (who answer to these men), and should hold office longer than other magistrates (for they are virtually rulers both before and after they hold office). These are oligarchical features, but their being without salary and not elected by lot are characteristic of aristocracy, thus the two forms of government are mixed together.

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Pentarch (Pentarchies)

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against The People's Assembly, Shophet, Pentarch · at most 5 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Law

The Pentarchs are five magistrates who hold great power, and might the real power in Carthage. \nThe magistrates of five have under them many important matters: choosing the supreme council of One Hundred and Four (who answer to these men), and should hold office longer than other magistrates (for they are virtually rulers both before and after they hold office). These are oligarchical features, but their being without salary and not elected by lot are characteristic of aristocracy, thus the two forms of government are mixed together.

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People-Pleaser

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

Effects: -2 Unrest, -1 Law, -1 Command

This man is so desperate to be liked by everyone that he ends up agreeing to every suggestion, no matter how ridiculous. His lack of conviction makes him an easy target for manipulation.

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Perfectionist

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

Effects: -2 Influence, -1 Troop Morale, +1 Unrest, +10 Tax Collection, +2 Management

This man wants everything to be perfect and demands the highest standards possible at all times! His attempts to control situations and people often leads to several problems and conflicts in his life.

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Pergamene

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Pergamon

This man is a citizen of Pergamon. Pergamon’s lords rule by intelligence as well as generosity, its library being one of the very best in the entire Hellenic world.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Perinthian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Perinthos

This man is from Perinthos on the Thracian coast of the Propontis. Originally a Thracian settlement on which the Samians superimposed a colony which became a central trade node between Thrace and Greece.

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Perioikos

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Spartiates, Neodamodeis · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +5 Trading, -1 Influence

Under the rule of Sparta, the perioikoi ‘dwellers round about’, were neighbouring people, often constituting groups of subjects or half-citizens, normally with local self-government. The best known group of perioikoi are those of the Spartan state. The origins of their status and ethnic affiliation are unclear, though their dialect was the Laconian Doric common to all the state's inhabitants.\nLike the full citizen Spartiates, perioikoi were counted as Lacedaemonians in military contexts, serving not only in the Spartan army but even in the same regiments. But they had no say in the making of Spartan policy and seem to have been subject to special taxation, and so can be considered at best second-class citizens of Sparta. Their status in Sparta was akin to that of an ally in the Peloponnesian League. The perioikic poleis possessed local autonomy and their own religious sanctuaries but were entirely subject to Sparta in foreign policy. Social stratification within the perioikic communities is on record; we read in Xenophon both of ‘gentlemen’ perioikoi and of a named perioikic cavalryman; they were presumably substantial landowners. But humbler perioikoi profited from the Spartans' abstention from all economic activity, by providing them with raw materials (notably iron) and objects of manufacture and trade. Gytheum, the most important community, served Sparta both as chief port and as naval dockyard and muster station.\n\nThis man would make a good Governor, as he can acquire the economic traits and professions that Spartiates cannot, and he can be used as a General if necessary.

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Perrhaibian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Perrhaibian

This man is Perrhaibian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pezon Taksies

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

Effects: +2 Movement Points

This man, with his veteran trainer, marches his infantry a lot, honing their skills in formations and movement as part of the "Pezon taksies" training.

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Phalerae

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Doubtful Courage, Disgraced · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Phanagoreian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Phanagoreia

This man is from Phanagoreia, the largest Greek city on the Korokondamitis limne.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Phanagorian

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

Effects: +5 Trading · grants the epithet of Phanagoria

This man is a citizen of Phanagoria, the largest Greek colony on the Taman peninsula. Phanagoria became the great emporium for all traffic between the coast of Palus Maeotis and the countries on the southern side of the Caucasus.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pharian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Pharos

This man is from Pharos, centre of the sailing routes in the Adriatic. This location was spear won after the Greeks and their allies defeated the Iadasinoi in the vicinity.

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Phasian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Phasis

This man is from Phasis, a mixed Helleno-Barbaric city on the mouth of the homonymous river.

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Philadelphos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 4 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Philadelphos

This man's has added the epithet of "Philadelphos" ('Brother Loving') to his name. \nHe is known for his loyalty and devotion to his brother, and from this day forward in all official documents he will have this epithet added to his name.

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Philellenos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 5 characters may hold it · never on 16 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet Philellenos

This man has been hailed as lover/friend of Greeks. Whether it's reciting Homer, debating philosophy in the agora, or feasting on olives and fine wine under the eye of Athena, this man has dedicated himself to the Greek ways. His admiration for their art and their gods knows no bounds. While others might see him as overly infatuated with the Hellenes, he insists he’s merely appreciating excellence.

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Philhellenos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Unwilling to Learn, Ignorant, Mishellene. Once it reaches Philhellenos it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has acquired a fondness and appreciation for Greek culture and manners, especially their wine. He even imitates their customs in his behaviour and appearance, which gives him a certain aura of sophistication gaining him recognition among his peers, although some denounce him for abandoning the ways of the ancestors.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Greek Architect.

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Philometor

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 4 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Philometor

This man's has added the epithet of "Philometor" (meaning "mother-loving") to his name. \nHe is known for his loyalty and devotion to his mother, and from this day forward in all official documents he will have this epithet added to his name.

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Philopator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 4 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet Philopator

This man's has added the epithet of "Philopator" ('Father Loving') to his name. \nHe is known for his loyalty and devotion to his father and from this day forward in all official documents he will have this epithet added to his name.

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Philopatris

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 Philopatris

Recognized as someone who truly loves his fatherland, this man has received the epithet of Philopatris, meaning 'lover of his fatherland'. This is an honorific bestowed on him by either grateful cities, by the kings on their deceased parents or in some cases, siblings and from the middle of the 2nd century BC, by kings on themselves.

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Philorhomaios

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet Philorhomaios

This man has been hailed as a friend of the Romans, some might even say too friendly. With a talent for understanding Roman customs, gaining favour with their senators, the people see him as a bridge to the might of Rome, while his detractors say that he might also be a bridge for Rome to march across. Nevertheless, his charm, diplomacy, and occasional adoption of Roman customs have made him beloved by the Romans.

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Philos

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Setepenrameriamen · at most 10 characters may hold it.

Effects: +1 Influence, +10 Bribe Resistance

This man is among the Philoi, the closest friends and advisers of the Pharaoh and thus part of his inner circle. Being part of the Philoi is a great boon to any man.

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Philos Tou Basileus

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 15 characters may hold it · never on 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence

This man is a Senior General, and known as the 'King's Friend'.

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Philosophically Inclined

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Ignorant · never on 13 of the cultures. Once it reaches Philosophically Inclined it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Antigonus of Carystus, Berossus, Chrysippus, Eratosthenes, Philo of Larissa, Philosopher, Publius Nigidius Figulus.

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Phoenician Culture

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, 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, Makedonian Culture, Epirote Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time. Once it reaches True Phoenician it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Trade Union Leader, Tribune Judge.

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Phokian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Phokian

This man is Phokian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Phrygian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Phrygian

This man is Phrygian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Phrygian 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, 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 Phrygian belief

This man is a Phrygian by birth. He carries the legends of his people wherever he goes, even if no one asked.

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Phthiotian Achaian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Phthiotian Achaian

This man is Phthiotian Achaian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Physkon

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 10 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Influence · grants the epithet Physkon

This man has been cursed with a figure that inspires both ridicule and affection, earning him the nickname 'the Fatty'. While his size has made him a frequent target of jesters and poets, it has also earned him an air of approachable charm. He may be slow on the battlefield, but his appetite for feasts and life itself is unmatched. Unfortunately, his indulgence leaves little room for ambition, and his political influence shrinks as his belt expands.

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Piarensoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Piarensian

This man hails from the Piarensoi, an obscure Thracian tribe, whose territory lies in northern Thrace and has been occupied by the Tylian Celts.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Picky Eater

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Frugal, Lover of Feasts · at most 3 characters may hold it.

Effects: +1 Hit Points, -1 Influence, +1 Public Security

This general refuses to eat anything that isn’t prepared exactly to his liking, leading to frequent complaints and long dinners.

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Pillager

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Autaritus, Barbarian Slave, Egyptian Slave, Lagoras, Master of Archers, Renowned Archer.

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Pirate

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Poor Raider · at most 15 characters may hold it.

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Pirustai

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Pirustaian

This man hails from the Pirustai, an Illyrian tribe located near the Drinus. Their region is rich in ores and was probably fought over in the past by the Ardiaei and the once powerful Autariatae.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pisidian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Pisidian

This man is Pisidian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Pisidian 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, 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 Pisidian belief

This man is Pisidian. From the highlands, he’s used to rough terrain and even rougher neighbours.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Priest of Zeus Solymeus, Styrax Fragrance Producer, Styrax Javelin Maker.

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Pityousan

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Pityous

This man is from Pityous, a large and wealthy Greek emporion on the east coast of the Euxine Sea.

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Plain

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · pulls against Good Looking. Once it reaches Plain it cannot drop back.

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Plebeian

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

Effects: -1 Influence

This man comes from the plebeian class, the lowest class of Roman citizens. With the passing of the Lex Hortensia in 287 BC, the plebeians gained formal political equality with the patricians, but this "equality" is often more a legal fiction than a lived reality, as the Consilium Plebis is headed by the Tribunes of the Plebs who are usually close to those of senatorial class. In the majority of the time, the patricians and those who are influential work together in the Senate to maintain their grip on power.

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Plerai

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Pleraian

This man hails from the Plerai, long-time allies of the Ardiaei. They have only recently started settling the coast but their pirate activities are already a thorn in the side of Greek traders.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Plotter

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against Foolish Conspirator.

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Pogon

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet Pogon

This philosopher, with a beard that could shelter a small family of sparrows, is the embodiment of ancient wisdom. His whiskers flow as freely as his thoughts, and both are subjects of great admiration. While others rely on scrolls to make their arguments, he merely strokes his beard and imparts wisdom so profound that listeners are left awestruck. Some say his beard is a source of divine inspiration.

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Poietes

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 Poietes

Poietes, 'the Epic Poet,' has a passion for writing heroic tales that inspire armies and enrage critics. Whether recounting the glories of his ancestors or composing odes to his own victories, his verses are as bold as they are memorable.

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Poliorketes

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

Effects: +2 Siege Attack · grants the epithet Poliorketes

This man is so good at taking cities from their former owners that he has been hailed with the title Poliorketes, meaning 'good besieger'. Whether through relentless siege engines, cunning stratagems, or sheer persistence, his name strikes fear into those behind city walls. While grateful cities may bestow the title in admiration, his enemies probably mutter it with fear while preparing their defences.

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Political Enemies

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Rivals Prone to Misfortunes · never on 13 of the cultures.

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Political General

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Dedicated Trainer · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 12 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Command, +1 Influence

Having the ability to influence those around him with words means this man gets given command when more proven men than he may be available. Success in politics however, does not mean success on the battlefield, and those under his command know it. He has great influence, but his command abilities keep being questioned.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Orator.

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Polygamous

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 50 characters may hold it · never on 15 of the cultures.

Effects: +3 Fertility

This man has embraced polygamy with open arms. By marrying multiple wives, he has achieved a rare and enviable status, but how he keeps up with their names remains a mystery.

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Pontic Apollonian

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

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

This man is from Apollonia Pontos, Megale Apollonia, member of the Pentapolis.

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Pontic Princes Ransomed

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

Effects: no stat effects

Following our conquest of a Pontic city, high-born dynasts of the Mithridatic royal line fell into our hands. Anxious to preserve their bloodline, the Pontic court dispatched an embassy bearing gifs of silver, gold, and fine silk garments. Once our men verified the payment, our general formally removed their chains, allowing the Pontic princes to return to their palaces.

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Pontoherakleian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Herakleia Pontos

This man is from Herakleia Pontike, the most powerful city on the southern coast of the Black Sea. Under the tyrant Dionysios, the home of the famous philosopher Herakleides Pontikos once ruled most of the Black Sea basin and it strives to restore this realm.

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Poor Ambusher

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

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Poor Cavalry Commander

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Skilled Cavalry Commander.

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Poor Disciplinarian

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Dedicated Trainer, Forced Marching Expert. Once it reaches Too Considerate it cannot drop back.

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Poor Infantry Commander

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Skilled Infantry Commander.

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Poor Planner

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Understanding of Logistics, Forced Marching Expert.

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Poor Raider

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Promising Raider, Pillager.

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Poor Trader

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Apprentice Trader. Once it reaches Inferior Trader it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Bad Copper Trader.

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Popular Patron

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 4 characters may hold it · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Influence

This man is known for his patronage or participation in popular Etruscan sports like boxing and chariot racing. Despite being expensive, his patronage of the games improves the public opinion and support for his cause.

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Popularis Sympathiser

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Optimate Sympathiser · never on 21 of the cultures. Once it reaches Staunch Popularis it cannot drop back.

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Populist Despoiler

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

Effects: -1 Troop Morale, +1 Unrest

In vain is this man distributing the spoils of war among his soldiers. It makes them neither more satisfied nor him more respected. Everyone knows that he rewards more those who flatter him most, rather than those who fight most bravely.

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Poseidonian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Poseidonia

This man is from Poseidonia, a colony of Sybaris in a plain full of flowers.

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Potential Unifier

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · never on 14 of the cultures. Once it reaches Hegemon of Thrace it cannot drop back.