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Easterner Slave

never alongside Easterner Turncoat · never for 5 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Caucasian

"Just a little something I brought back from the East after enslaving their cities".

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Easterner Turncoat

never for 5 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Caucasian

He once swore undying loyalty to the eastern kings, but now? A few gold coins and suddenly he’s forgotten all about those old agreements.

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Edeco

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Roman Turncoat, Roman Slave · never for 12 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Combat vs Roman, +1 Combat vs Phoenician, +2 Training Units

An Iberian tribal leader, and an enemy of Carthage. He was a close ally of Rome.

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Editor

never for 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

The skilled individual who can oversee the distribution of bread and organise circuses is not one to be lightly cast aside.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Gladiatorial Fan.

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Educated Slave

never alongside Talented Slave, Debt Slave · never for 9 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management

Since a freeman tutor's fee for children is very high, it is reasonable to enslave some educated slave to teach your child at home.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Ignorant.

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Egyptian Slave

never alongside Egyptian Turncoat · never for 1 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Egyptian, -1 Combat vs Free Peoples

"Just a little something I brought back from Egypt after enslaving their cities".

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Pillager.

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Egyptian Turncoat

never for 1 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Egyptian

Once, this man stood before the pyramids and called the Nile his own. Now, for reasons we shan’t discuss (likely gold-related), he’s decided to make his fortune on the other side.

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Elder Senator

never alongside Honest Man, Wise Mentor · never for 20 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

The Senate may have no power, but Senators can be useful tools for the powerful.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Disgraced Family.

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Elderly Spinster "Aunt"

never alongside Terrible Poet.

Effects: -1 Influence, +1 Management

"Now, dear, I am sure your mother wouldn't like that…" She might not be related by blood, but she’s certainly related by nagging. Every general’s nightmare: an ‘aunt’ who knows exactly how you should be living your life, whether you ask her or not.

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Elephant Trainer

Effects: +1 Troop Morale

As the “handler” of the army’s prized elephants, this man presence brings great joy to the soldiers, who appreciate having such powerful trained beasts with them.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Elephant Enthusiast.

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Enslaved Noble

never alongside Grudge Holding Slave, Sex Slave, Obligation Slave · never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence, -3 Personal Security, -3 Public Security

This man was once a high ranking noble from an enemy country, but he lost the battle and was enslaved by you. This glorified action could bring your downfall later on.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Insensitive Ruler.

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Epi ton epekeina tou Taurou pragmaton

never for 17 of the cultures.

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

This man has been appointed as the viceroy, or the chief official in charge over all things across (from the Seleucid viewpoint) the Taurus mountains.\nUsually this title is given to the satrap of Lydia, governing from Sardis, the main Seleucid city in Asia Minor. In absence of the king, this governor holds power and authority over all matters on this side of the Taurus mountains, making independent decisions concerning his subjects, in accordance to the dynastic policies. This inevitably leads to rebellions, as the holder of this office is usually a member of the dynasty in a position of great power.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Archon of Sardis, Seleucid.

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Epic Composer

never alongside Biographer, Historian, Librarian · never for 4 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

This composer promises to immortalize your deeds in song and story, but he’s known to embellish a bit too much. Expect a defeat to be turned into a great battle, and that time you fell off your horse? He’ll turn it into a heroic jump onto an enemy chariot.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Self Publicist, War Chief.

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Epicydes

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Hippocrates.

Effects: +1 Command

Native of Carthage and Carthaginian on the mother's side, his grandfather was a refugee from Syracuse. Together with his older brother Hippocrates, he served under Hannibal and was sent to Syracuse during the Second Punic War to stir up a rebellion against Rome, something that he succeeded.

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Epigonus of Pergamum

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Artist, Sculptor · never for 6 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Gallic, +1 Influence, +10 Construction

The chief among the court sculptors of Pergamum and part of influential Pergamene school. His most famous work is the “Dying Gaul” which give all the impression about what barbarians of north look like.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Renowned, Vanquisher.

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Epimachus of Athens

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Architect, Siege Engineer.

Effects: +2 Siege Attack, +50 Siege Engineering

A renowned Athenian engineer and architect who is known to have constructed the Helepolis, a huge siege machine first conceptualised by Demetrius I of Macedon and built to be employed in the unsuccessful siege of Rhodes.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Gate Breaker.

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Epistates

never alongside Epistates, Epistates, Epistates · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law, +1 Management

Epistates is a chief magistrate who is chosen among the civic elite to govern a city for the king, but answerable to the civic community in the Greek polis.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rebellious.

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Epistates (Epistates2)

never alongside Epistates, Epistates, Epistates · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law, +1 Management

Epistates is a chief magistrate who is chosen among the civic elite to govern a city for the king, but answerable to the civic community in the Greek polis.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rebellious.

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Epistates (Epistates3)

never alongside Epistates, Epistates, Epistates · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law, +1 Management

Epistates is a chief magistrate who is chosen among the civic elite to govern a city for the king, but answerable to the civic community in the Greek polis.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rebellious.

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Epistates (Epistates4)

never alongside Epistates, Epistates, Epistates · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Law, +1 Management

Epistates is a chief magistrate who is chosen among the civic elite to govern a city for the king, but answerable to the civic community in the Greek polis.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rebellious.

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Equestrian

never for 20 of the cultures.

Effects: +10 Trading, -1 Bribe Resistance

Political connections to the powerful and wealthy are always useful. As a member of the esteemed Equestrian Order, this man seeks to advance wherever opportunities present themselves.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Wealthy.

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Eqvvs Pvblicvs

never alongside Senatorial Horse, Noble Steed · never for 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

A public horse which belongs to the State, that is to the SPQR. During the times of the Kings of Rome, the practice of donating a fine horse to the citizen cavalry had begun and continued throughout the Republic. Many senators continued to be granted Public Horses after the splitting off of the Equites. To own a Public Horse was a sign of great importance, and to have one slain under you in battle even more so. Families would boast of how many Public Horses their ancestors had lost in battle.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Wealthy.

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Erasistratus

unique (one in the world at a time) · never for 6 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Troop Morale, +1 Health, +20 Battle Surgery

Greek anatomist and physician.\nKnown for his studies of the circulatory and nervous systems. Make sure he has a steady supply of condemned men to practice on.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Punisher Judge.

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Eratosthenes

unique (one in the world at a time) · never for 6 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Management

Gifted Philosopher and Polymath. A man with broad knowledge that can be applied to many subjects.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Philosophically Inclined.

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Estate Manager

Effects: +1 Farming

This man owns a large number of olive fields and other estates in Libya, which are worked by hundreds of slaves and paid workers. To ensure that they are well managed on his absence, he ensures that a man of his trust takes care of it, leaving him free to pursue his political and military ambitions.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Estate Owner.

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Etruscan Chief Priest

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Etruscan Chief Priest, Etruscan Chief Priest · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale

This man possesses a deep understanding of the "Etusca Disciplina", the sacred books of prophecies and rituals communicating with the gods, with knowledge about reading entrails and watching birds, divination though thunder, lightning and prodigies.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Reverent.

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Etruscan Chief Priest (etruscan chief priest2)

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Etruscan Chief Priest, Etruscan Chief Priest · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale

This man possesses a deep understanding of the "Etusca Disciplina", the sacred books of prophecies and rituals communicating with the gods, with knowledge about reading entrails and watching birds, divination though thunder, lightning and prodigies.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Reverent.

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Etruscan Chief Priest (etruscan chief priest3)

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Etruscan Chief Priest, Etruscan Chief Priest · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale

This man possesses a deep understanding of the "Etusca Disciplina", the sacred books of prophecies and rituals communicating with the gods, with knowledge about reading entrails and watching birds, divination though thunder, lightning and prodigies.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Reverent.

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Etruscan Painter

Effects: +1 Influence, -1 Unrest

This man decorates tomb walls with scenes of banqueting, dancing, and games. As tomb painting spreads throughout Italy, his techniques remain distinctly Etruscan, with a focus on the continuity between this world and the next.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Reverent, Wealthy.

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Etruscan Sculptor

Effects: -5 Tax Collection, +10 Construction

From this man work, comes the greatest pieces of art! Chimaeras with eyes that seem to follow you, warriors frozen mid-charge, and gods whose bronze faces shift expression with the changing light.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Reverent, Wealthy.

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Etruscan Tomb Builder

Effects: +1 Influence

Either carving elaborate stone sarcophagi in the quarries near Tarquinia or shaping terracotta urns in Clusian workshops, this man is the right person for the job.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Reverent, Wealthy.

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Euclid

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Geometer, Mathematician.

Effects: +1 Management, +10 Construction, +1 Naval Command

A Greek mathematician and is often referred to as the Father of Geometry. His work Elements is one of the most successful textbooks in the history of mathematics. In it, the principles of what is now called Euclidean geometry were deduced from a small set of axioms. Euclid also wrote works on perspective, conic sections, spherical geometry, number theory, and rigor.

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Eudoxus of Cyzicus

unique (one in the world at a time) · never for 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +4 Line of Sight, +10 Movement Points

A Greek navigator who explored the Arabian Sea for the Hellenistic Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. He made two voyages from Egypt to India and returned with a cargo of aromatics and precious stones. He was first greek who used monsoon winds to sail in Arabian Sea and pioneer direct commercial links with India.

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Euphorion of Chalcis

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Librarian, Poet · never for 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale, +1 Influence, -1 Unrest

An eminent grammarian and poet, he became the librarian of Seleucid king. Euphorion wrote numerous works, both in poetry and prose, relating chiefly to mythological history.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Devout.

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Euripides - Tragedies

Effects: +1 Influence

Euripides was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles. Some ancient scholars attributed ninety-five plays to him but according to the Suda it was ninety-two at most. Of these, eighteen or nineteen have survived complete. He was also unique among the writers of ancient Athens for the sympathy he demonstrated towards all victims of society, including women.[5][9] His conservative male audiences were frequently shocked by the 'heresies' he put into the mouths of characters, such as these words of his heroine Medea.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Curious about Humanities, Cultured.

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Evil Mother-in-Law

never alongside Over-Protective Nanny, Elderly Spinster "Aunt", Overbearing Mother.

Effects: -1 Influence, -1 Troop Morale

"And look at the state of you! A disgrace, that's what you are! To think that my daughter ever took up with the likes…"

Acquisition is tied to traits: Social Drinker, Likes a Flutter, Casual Adulterer.

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Ex Auxillia Commander

never alongside Veteran Centurion, Veteran Warrior, Veteran Officer · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Combat vs Roman, +1 Influence

After many years in the service of a Roman Auxillia corp, this man went back home with experience, wealth, prestige and knowledge about Roman tactics, Roman discipline, and, yes!, the Romans' weaknesses.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: War Chief.

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Ex-Rebel Captain

never alongside Famous Charioteer, Gladiator, Lanista · never for 3 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, -1 Personal Security, -1 Combat vs Free Peoples

He was once the captain of some brigands that you defeated. He so impressed you with his skill, that you pardoned him in exchange his services. Although he now pledges his loyalty to you, are you sure that he can be trusted?

Acquisition is tied to the trait: No Enemies.

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Exiled Syracusan

unique (one in the world at a time).

Effects: +1 Combat vs Greek

This man was exiled from Syracuse and found refuge in Carthage. Serving the African metropolis as a guest of honor, he has been integrated in the Punic society and now uses the influence he holds over his former city to promote policies of friendship and alliance between Carthage and the main Greek city-states from Sicily.

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Exotic Pet

never alongside Pet Elephant, Pet Falcon, Pet Persian Cat · never for 6 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

"That beast is something I got from a trip deep into Africa. Beware when you get near, as it isn't tamed." A creature from the farthest reaches of Africa, it’s as mysterious as it is dangerous. Just don’t let it bite the ambassador.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Self Publicist.

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Exotic Slave

Effects: -1 Unrest

Slaves don't have to be useful. Sometimes their mere presence is enough to elevate one’s status

Acquisition is tied to traits: Casual Adulterer, Welcoming To Foreigners.

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Expert Scout

never alongside Scout.

Effects: +2 Ambush, +2 Line of Sight

Reading any ground for signs of the enemy is an art learned only by experience. With him at your side, no enemy can hide, and no desert too vast to cross.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Good Scout.