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Magian Tutor

never alongside Magus, Sage from the East, Zurvanist Priest · never for 11 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Law, +5 Bribe Resistance

An expert in the 'Circle of Justice' and 'Mirror for Princes', a wise mentor to teach young leaders about morality, ethics and acumen in statecraft.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Ignorant.

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Magician

never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

"All the world, all of the afterlife to come, all can be yours! But only through me…"

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rational Concerns.

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Magistrate

never alongside Dubious Judge · never for 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Public Security, +1 Law

Justice, however flawed, helps mould a people into an empire.

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Mago - De Agricultura

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Farming

Mago was a Carthaginian writer, author of an agricultural manual in Punic which was a record of the farming knowledge of Carthage. The Punic text has been lost, but some fragments of Greek and Latin translations survive. Mago's long work (it was divided into 28 books) was partly based on earlier Greek agricultural writings but no doubt incorporated local north African and Phoenician traditional practices, Carthage being a Phoenician colony. It began with general advice which is thus summarized by Columella.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Curious about Humanities.

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Mago, The Father of Agriculture

unique (one in the world at a time) · never for 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Farming, +10 Trading

A Carthaginian scholars who wrote an important 28 books of treatises on agriculture in Punic language which was one of the sources the most important sources on the subject during several centuries. Argriculture is the backbone of all economy which should not be neglect anyway…

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Grower.

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Mago's Agricultural Treatise

never alongside Military Treatise, Agriculture Treatise.

Effects: +1 Farming, +1 Management

This is the masterly treatise written by Magon, the Father of Agriculture who recorded all of his knowledge on the subject in twenty-eight books. This encyclopaedia offers invaluable technical and practical advice in regard to soil types and to the cultivation of cereals, olive trees, vines, and fruit trees. Magon's commentaries on pruning, irrigation techniques, grafting techniques, the maintenance of orchards, and the production of wine and oil also stand out among the advice this treatise offers.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Grower, Cultured.

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Magus

never alongside Sage from the East, Zurvanist Priest, Magian Tutor · never for 11 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, -1 Influence, +1 Fertility

This general has in his retinue a member of the old Median and Persian clergy. They weren't well accepted in court, but had many followers among the people.

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Maharbal

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Master of Horse, Sacred Band Captain · never for 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Cavalry Command

Hannibal's cavalry commander during the Second Punic War who was often critical to the success of the side of Carthage over Rome as he could use cavalry superiority very well which he give to his commader a sizeable edge. If only his master could know won to use a victory and not just how to win it.

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Makedonian Noble

never alongside Hellenic Noble, Former Makedonian Soldier.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Cavalry Command, +1 Combat vs Greek

This man has agreed a marriage between a woman from his family and this Makedonian noble. The new alliance, which has been signed through marriage and other productive pacts, will allow this man to gain influence and maintain good relations between our faction and a powerful section of the Makedonian aristocracy. Also, he gets a kick out of fighting Greeks.

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Man of Sidon

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Man of Sidon, Man of Sidon.

Effects: +1 Management

Set free by this man, this former slave has obtained a new political status and is considered a Man of Sidon. This means that in spite of the fact that he is now a freeman, he is also this man's servant to which he is attached by a tie of clientship.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Estate Owner.

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Man of Sidon (sidon man2)

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Man of Sidon, Man of Sidon.

Effects: +1 Management

Set free by this man, this former slave has obtained a new political status and is considered a Man of Sidon. This means that in spite of the fact that he is now a freeman, he is also this man's servant to which he is attached by a tie of clientship.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Estate Owner.

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Man of Sidon (sidon man3)

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Man of Sidon, Man of Sidon.

Effects: +1 Management

Set free by this man, this former slave has obtained a new political status and is considered a Man of Sidon. This means that in spite of the fact that he is now a freeman, he is also this man's servant to which he is attached by a tie of clientship.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Estate Owner.

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Man-Hunter

never alongside Procurator, Tax Farmer, Slave Trader · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +3 Looting, +2 Slave Trading, +1 Unrest

This ruthless man leads an organized system of man-hunting that supplies the slave markets through various methods, including raids and tribal wars. Slave-dealers were often part of the ordinary retinue of an army. In the ancient times man-hunting was seen as a sub-category of warfare. Sometimes Barbarian tribes sold slaves to buy much wanted luxury items.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Insensitive Ruler, Rather Lazy, War Chief.

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Mandoni

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Veteran Officer, Barbarian Hostage · never for 13 of the cultures.

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

Chief of the tribe of Ausetani, at first he fought for Carthage and later Rome after he became disillusioned with Carthage. After the Second Punic War, he and Indibil, his close allied, and gathered a large amount of warriors to fight against Rome. Thanks to his experience with Carthage and Rome, this man will serve you well.

Granted by events.

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Manetho

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Priest of Thot, Historian · never for 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Management, -2 Unrest, +2 Line of Sight, +1 Naval Command

An Egyptian historian and priest of Thoth or Neith from Sebennytos-Bousiris. Manetho recorded Aegyptiaca (History of Egypt). His work is of great interest to Egyptologists, and is often used as evidence for the chronology of the reigns of pharaohs.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Egyptian Culture, Rational Beliefs, Faithless, Irreverent.

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March Driver

never alongside Decorated Hero, Famous Warrior, Mercenary Captain · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +3 Movement Points, +1 Troop Morale

The warrior who is able to encourage his fellows to march and fight is always helpful when working with tough men.

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Marcus Pacuvius

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Poet, Playwright · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

A great of the tragic poets of Rome who put Roman tragedy to the first raised to a position of influence and dignity. He was the nephew and pupil of Ennius. Pacuvius alone maintained the continuity of the serious drama, and perpetuated the character first imparted to it by Ennius.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Fond of Ribald Rhymes.

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Marcus Porcius Cato - De Re Rustica

never alongside Lucius Livius Andronicus - Odussia, Marcus Terentius Varro - Rerum rusticarum.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Farming

Marcus Porcius Cato was a Roman statesman. De Agri Cultura (On Farming or On Agriculture), written by Cato the Elder, is the oldest surviving work of Latin prose. Essay's composition to about 160 BC and noted that "for all of its lack of form, its details of old custom and superstition, and its archaic tone, it was an up-to-date directed from his own knowledge and experience to the new capitalistic farming.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Likes Sciences, Cultured.

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Marcus Porcius Cato Censorius

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Dubious Judge · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Influence, +1 Unrest, +2 Law, +3 Naval Command

A true Roman, great orator and writer, an ideal Censor, and a frugal man who believed in the old republican principles. Stern in both thought and deed, swift to vengeance against his enemies, austere, rustic, and untactful, Cato is the epitome of a Roman untainted by the ways of the Hellenes. Equally able with pen, podium, purse, or army, Cato is an excellent man to accompany your general.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Trustworthy.

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Marcus Terentius Varro

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Architect, Natural Philosopher · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, -1 Squalor, +2 Health

A Roman scholar and writer. Called "the most learned of the Romans" by Quintilian and have been as credit with a book on architecture. Varro warned his contemporaries to avoid swamps and marshland, since such areas "breed certain minute creatures which cannot be seen by the eyes, but which float in the air and enter the body through the mouth and nose and cause serious diseases.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Understands Natural Philosophy.

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Marcus Terentius Varro - Rerum rusticarum

never alongside Marcus Porcius Cato - De Re Rustica.

Effects: +1 Farming

Marcus Terentius Varro was a Roman scholar and writer. He is sometimes called Varro Reatinus. His only complete work extant, Rerum Rusticarum Libri Tres, has been described as the well digested system of an experienced and successful farmer who has seen and practised all that he records. One noteworthy aspect of the work is his anticipation of microbiology and epidemiology. Varro warned his contemporaries to avoid swamps and marshland, since such areas "breed certain minute creatures which cannot be seen by the eyes, but which float in the air and enter the body through the mouth and nose and cause serious diseases".

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Curious about Humanities.

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Marcus Tullius Cicero

unique (one in the world at a time) · never for 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

Philosopher, Orator and Rhetor. Marcus Tullius Cicero's main abilities are his powers of persuasion and political nous. He thinks himself a protector of liberty and of Rome. He believes you may help save Rome from the "Populares".

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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Architect, Military Engineer · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Siege Attack, +10 Construction, +30 Siege Engineering, +1 Naval Command

A Roman writer, architect and engineer, he served as a Ballista, the third class of arms in the military offices. He likely served as chief of the ballista in charge of doctores ballistarum and libratores who actually operated the machines.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Gate Breaker.

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Marian Legion Instructor

never alongside Drillmaster, Quartermaster, Gaius Marius · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Local Popularity, +5 Movement Points, +2 Training Units, +2 Naval Command

This man can turn the clueless lowest of the low into a professional Roman military machine. At least his efforts make them much more worth their salary.

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Market Inspector

Effects: +5 Trading, +1 Law

This man has achieved the civic office of mahaz and now is responsible for the maintenance and regulation of the city markets as well as for ensuring compliance with the local arrangements that regulate the prices and the equivalences of the goods.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Estate Owner, Wealthy.

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Marsi Warrior

Effects: +1 Command

From the highlands of the Appenines, this veteran is a fierce warrior with the combat tradition of the Sabellian mountain tribes. Considered by observers to be "quite as warlike as the Samnites", he has served extensively in major campaigns and serves you well now, giving advice when needed.

Granted by events.

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Marsian Snake Charmer

Effects: +1 Fertility, +10 Battle Surgery, +1 Hit Points

This man serves as a camp healer and spiritual guardian, using his knowledge of herbs, charms and serpent-taming to treat battlefield wounds, neutralize venoms, and save you from disease.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Wealthy.

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Massaesylian Noble

never alongside Massylian Noble, Libyan Noble, Lybo-Phoenician Officer.

Effects: +1 Cavalry Command, +1 Influence

This man has agreed a marriage between a woman from his family and this noble scion of the Massaesylian royal family. This shall be done to maintain good relations between Carthage and a section of the Western Numidian nobility. Now, the alliance has been signed through marriage and other productive pacts.

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Massylian Noble

never alongside Massaesylian Noble, Libyan Noble, Lybo-Phoenician Officer.

Effects: +1 Cavalry Command, +1 Influence

This man has agreed a marriage between a woman from his family and this noble scion of the Massylian royal family. This shall be done to maintain good relations between Carthage and a section of the Eastern Numidian nobility. Now, the alliance has been signed through marriage and other productive pacts.

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Master Embalmer

never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale, +1 Attack

"Correct preparation for the afterlife is a wise investment. And now, about the right casket…"

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Devout.

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Master Hunter

Effects: +2 Ambush, +2 Line of Sight

The man who can track, find his way across rough country, and bring down his prey can do the same to other men.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Good Ambusher.

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Master Metallurgist

never alongside Master Smith, Iberian Master Smith, Celtic Master Smith · never for 11 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +3 Training Units, +1 Bodyguard Valour, +2 Squalor

This Indian is a master in the art of all metals; one of his skills is to make the iron he works with unable to corrode, or even to turn them into something that all warriors dream of.

Granted by events.

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Master of Archers

never for 8 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command

An expert in training and leading archers. He hits his targets so often that some believe he has made a deal with Apollo.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Pillager, Skilled Infantry Commander.

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Master of Arms

never alongside Master Hunter, Master of Archers, Renowned Archer · never for 1 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Training Units, +1 Bodyguard Valour

This man can wield any weapon you give him. Soldiers under his training can barely lift their arms after a day with him, but they learn to fight well.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Dedicated Trainer, Green.

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Master of Assassins

never for 15 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Personal Security, +4 Training Agents

This man has a knack for spotting talent: the talent to commit murder.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Clean Hands, Educated in Carthage.

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Master of Horse

never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Cavalry Command

This man knows horses like others know the back of their hand. He is an expert in all aspects of training and leading cavalry.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Skilled Cavalry Commander.

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Master of the Quarry

Effects: +10 Construction

This man supervises the quarries of Syracuse. This is not just a place to cut stones, but also a prison: The tyrants commonly sent their captives into the quarries to work for them. Most famous is the case of the Athenians captured after the failed Sicilian Expedition. A large rock structure here is known as the "Ear of Dionysios" and allegedly allowed the tyrants to eavesdrop on his captives.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Wealthy.

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Master Smith

Effects: +2 Training Units

A highly skilled man, able to look after all the weapons of an army with his assistants.

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Mathematician

never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management

The esoteric art of mathematics brings practical benefits to the business of government.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Understands Mathematics.

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Megaravicus

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Famous Warrior, Watchman · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Siege Defence, +1 Troop Morale

Garrison commander from Numantia. Those who want to take his city by force need to think at least twice…

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Menippus of Gadara

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Philosopher, Talented Slave · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Influence

Originally a slave, this Cynic philosopher amassed a fortune as a money-lender. He discussed serious subjects in a spirit of raillery, and especially delighted in attacking the Epicureans and Stoics. His writings exercised considerable influence upon later literature. Strabo and Stephanus call him the "earnest-jester" and the Menippean satire genre is named after him.

Granted by events.

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Mercenary Captain

never alongside Greek Mercenary Commander.

Effects: +10 Looting, +3 Training Units, -5 Tax Collection

Years of hard times dealing with hard men make a mercenary captain a wily advisor on tactics, recruitment and pillage, but his loyalty comes with a high price.

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Mercenary Spartiate

Effects: +1 Personal Security, +2 Infantry Command, -5 Tax Collection

With the troubles Sparta has faced since the loss of their helots (Messenian slave laborers), many have hired themselves out to bring in more financial support to their families and to themselves. This man is a Spartiate, or Spartan citizen-peer. He has his mannerisms, but his military knowledge and training make him an excellent addition to your staff, provided he is well compensated for his loyalty.

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Merchant

Effects: +10 Trading

Trade is a sure road to wealth, even for the already powerful, as long as trade routes are kept open and safe.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Educated in Carthage.

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Messianic Prophet

never alongside Apocalyptic Prophet, Wilderness Prophet, Prophet · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Management, +1 Influence, -1 Law, +2 Troop Morale, -1 Unrest

"Behold the man! Our messiah will soon appear to us and bring us to our ultimate day of glory."

Granted by events.

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Metrobius

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Actor, Greek Turncoat · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, -2 Unrest, +5 Bribe Resistance

A widely known Roman tragic actor of Greek birth. But more than his acting skill is loyalty to someone who he would call friends, he is willingly to give up everything for them no matter how much the burden is…

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Open-handed.

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Military Engineer

never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Siege Attack, +50 Siege Engineering

Any and all military construction tasks - siege engines, roads, fortifications, benefit from the oversight of an expert. Under his advice, the greatest walls shall fall before us.

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Military Governor of Syrakousai

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence

This man has been appointed military governor of the powerful city of Syrakousai! He has administrative control of the region and can organize local garrisons. He has limited, yet quite autonomous power in times of peace as long as he follows the orders from the Elders.

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Military Treatise

never alongside Agriculture Treatise, Political Treatise, Mago's Agricultural Treatise.

Effects: +1 Command, +2 Line of Sight

This masterly treatise has been written by an experienced Carthaginian military commander. Using technical concepts, it delves into the implementation of effective tactics, the benefits of using certain weapons, and the proper establishment of military camps, among other matters. This treatise also stresses the correct use and roles of citizen, allied, subject, and mercenary troops, as well as the importance of counting on professional officers, establishing complex logistics and payment systems, and the development of an effective poliorcetic, or siege expert.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Interested in Military Arts, Cultured.

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Military Tribune

never for 19 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Defence

Military experience is a key to political advancement for friends and oneself.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Vanquisher.

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Mining Engineer

never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +25 Mining

Muscle may dig out the ore, but without skill mining is just digging holes.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Likes Sciences.

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Minstrel

never alongside Musician, Lur Players · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Unrest, +1 Troop Morale

The Parthian Gosan is a minstrel, spinner of tales, performer of myths and legends without fail, and the poems he tells will soon be your heroic tales.

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Mistress

never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Influence

This man indulges in life’s pleasures, particularly in the company of his mistress. Such relationships may be frowned upon, but they bring a certain refinement to his life.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Casual Adulterer, Reverent, Ugly, Ignorant Wife.

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Monarchist

never alongside Loyal Retainer, Over-Protective Nanny, Powerful Adviser · never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Unrest, -2 Personal Security

This man says "the Roman Republic is now corrupt and needs a strong hand, and a champion of the people, to save it". He may be right, but how can we be sure that this savior will not be just another tyrant?

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Musician

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Troop Morale

Entertainment at the end of a day's labours is important, even for the busiest general or governor.

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Mysterious “Physician”

never alongside Master of Assassins, Necromancer · never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +3 Training Agents, +1 Influence, +1 Personal Security

Rumor has it that this doctor’s prescriptions sometimes result in the... permanent curing of ailments. He’s an expert with herbs and potions, but no one’s quite sure if he’s healing or hastening the inevitable. Those who knew are no longer around to tell.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Clean Hands.

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Mystic

never alongside Magician, Soothsayer, Pontifex · never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: -2 Unrest, +1 Troop Morale

An initiate into the ancient mysteries. This man can see the dreams and interpret with insight the hidden wisdom.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rational Concerns.