Traits: M

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Maduatenoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Maduatensian

This man hails from the Maduateni, a small tribe of south-eastern Thrace, near the Astoi. As a smaller tribe they rely on ambushes and cooperation with other tribes in their attacks.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Maezaei

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Maezaean

This man hails from the Maezaei, a Pannonian tribe settled on the Dalmatian-Pannonian border, in the Sanus river basin, east of the Iapodes.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Magnesian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Magnesian

This man is Magnesian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Magonnid

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

Effects: +1 Influence

The ancient line of Magon, older and wiser than most. This dynasty was first established under Mago I, under whom Carthage became pre-eminent among the Phoenician colonies in the western Mediterranean. The Carthaginians had a healthy respect for genealogy and political leaders were often recorded with not only their own names but also those of several previous generations. As so, this man is a very rich landowner who is also one of Mago successors and he is proud of his past inheritance.

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Magonnid Favour

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Leading Noble, Aligned with Gisqo, Gisqo Favour, Opposes Magonnid Rule, Aligned with Magonnids, Opposes Gisqon Rule, 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 Farming, +5 Tax Collection, +1 Influence

The rich and powerful Magonnids dominate the politics at the Carthaginian senate and as one of the key members of this political group, this man career profits immensely from that reality, enjoying a great amount of stability and opportunities for his future development, something that his rivals won't certainly have.

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Maidoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Maidian

This man hails from the Maidoi, a bellicose tribe settled around the middle reaches of the Strymon. For a long time, the Maidoi have been in conflict with their neighbour, the Macedonians, a relationship that resulted in repeated conflict, raids, and conquest.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Makedonian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Makedonian

This man is Makedonian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Makedonian Ambition

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Hegemon of Hellas.

Effects: no stat effects

This king walks in the footsteps of Philip II, dreaming of uniting the Hellenes under the Makedonian leadership. With the Peloponnese divided and Aetolia once more unruly, war must once again bring peace to Greece. His armies shall succeed where diplomacy has failed.

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Makedonian 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, 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 Macedonian belief

This man is Makedonian by birth, from the land of the man who conquered the once great Persian empire. He’ll tell you, without a trace of irony, that his people once ruled the known world. Never mind that it fell apart after Alexander's early death.

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Malian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Malian

This man is Malian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Manioi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Manian

This man hails from the Manioi, a notable tribe on the main land opposite Melaina Korkyra. The Manios gulf is named after them.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Manipulative Wife

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 15 characters may hold it.

Effects: -1 Influence, +1 Management

This man’s wife is as beautiful as she is manipulative, but her constant interference in his affairs is starting to raise concerns among his peers. Being under her thumb isn’t exactly helping this man reputation, and people are beginning to talk.

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Manvmitor

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 5 characters may hold it.

Effects: -1 Unrest

This man has freed one or more of his slaves. The newly freed slaves have been endowed with Roman citizenship, taking the last name of their benefactor, and are now greatly in his debt, becoming clients for life and enhancing his reputation amongst the rabble.

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Mariandynoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Mariandynian

This man hails from the Mariandynoi, which are located in northern Anatolia, close to the Bithynians. They may have initially been Thracians who migrated into Asia. They were subjugated and made into perioikoi or helots by the Milesians who founded Herakleia.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Maroneian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Maroneia

This man is from Maroneia, founded by Maron, son of Dionysos. Odysseus plundered the city, but spared Maron himself who "gifted" Odysseus wine, gold, and silver.

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Masdyenians

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Masdyenian

This man hails from the Masdyenians, a Paphlagonian tribe that contributed troops to Pergamon but did not hold citizenship. They are sought after for their abilities in combat.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Massalian

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

Effects: +5 Trading · grants the epithet of Massalia

This man is a citizen of Massalia. This city is the largest Greek colony in the western Mediterranean, which thrives as the commercial link between the Gallic interior and Roman lands.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Massaliote

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Massalia

This man is from Massalia, the oldest recorded settlement in Southern Gaul, known for its successful merchants, trade expeditions and good sailors.

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Master of the Forum

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 21 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence

A master of public spectacle, this man knows that nothing wins the favor of the Roman mob like a well-timed gladiator match here and a few baskets of free bread there. Whether it’s sponsoring a chariot race or tossing a few denarii into the crowd, he’s always one step ahead in the game of popularity.

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Mausoleum Builder

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

Effects: -10 Construction, +1 Influence

This man has found a fascination with mausoleums and is building one for himself. After all what good are deeds done living, if no one are to awe at them after death? Just need a bit more gold to build the decorated entrance...and an ornate ceiling...

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Measures by Merit

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Notorious Nepotist, Surrounded by His Inner Circle, Scandalous Favoritism, Bad Army Connections.

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

This general measures men by their abilities, not the circumstance of their birth or connections. While his meritocratic approach creates a more effective officer corps, the nobles are less impressed, complaining about old traditions and heritage.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Veteran Officer.

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Meddix Tutecus

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +1 Law

Anually elected, this man wields supreme authority over the Bruttians. While being in this office, he supervises the workings of the law, state finances, presides over meetings of council and acts as the military and religious leader of the state.

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Meddix Tutecus (Meddix Tutecus Capua)

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +1 Law

Anually elected, this man wields supreme authority over Capua and the Campanians. While being in this office, he supervises the workings of the law, state finances, presides over meetings of council and acts as the military and religious leader of the state.

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Meddix Tutecus (Meddix Tutecus Lucanians)

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +1 Law

Anually elected, this man wields supreme authority over the Lucanian people. While being in this office, he supervises the workings of the law, state finances, presides over meetings of council and acts as the military and religious leader of the state.

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Meddix Tutecus (Meddix Tutecus Mamertines)

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +1 Law

Anually elected, this man wields supreme authority over the Mamertines. While being in this office, he supervises the workings of the law, state finances, presides over meetings of council and acts as the military and religious leader of the state.

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Meddix Tutecus (Meddix Tutecus Samnites)

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Command, +1 Law

Anually elected, this man wields supreme authority over the Samnite people. While being in this office, he supervises the workings of the law, state finances, presides over meetings of council and acts as the military and religious leader of the state.

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Mediocre When Outnumbered

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Good When Outnumbered, Confident in Defence.

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Megalopolite

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet of Megalopolis

This man is a citizen of Megalopolis. This city was founded to form a political counterweight to Sparta, and later became the seat of power of the Arcadian League, soon to morph into the Achaean League! Megalopolis was one of about 20,000 places that had an ancient theatre. It was the first major urban centre of the otherwise rustic and primitive Arcadia.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Megarian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Megarian

This man is Megarian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Megas

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Law, +1 Troop Morale · grants the epithet Megas

Greatness is not given, it is claimed, carved, and sometimes exaggerated. Having recovered most or even more of Alexander empire, this man has received the epithet of Megas, meaning 'the Great'. Those who bear it often preside over resplendent courts, great monuments, and endless propaganda feats reminding everyone of their greatness.

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Melainokorkyran

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Melaina Korkyra

This man is from Melaina Korkyra, "Black Korkyra". According to one legend this city was founded by the Trojan hero Aeneas.

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Melanditai

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Melanditaian

This man hails from the Melanditai, a small tribe north of Perinthos. They were integrated into the Odrysian kingdom along with the Thynoi and Tranispai a long time ago.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Mercatores - Local Merchant

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Negotiatores - Local Lender · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Mercenary Chieftain

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

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Mercenary Connections

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · never on 5 of the cultures.

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Merciful Victor

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

Effects: +1 Local Popularity, +1 Influence

Renowned for his honour and respect towards his enemies, this general often returns captured nobles unharmed and grants honorable terms to vanquished enemies, making his name well spoken among his friends and enemies alike.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Mesembrian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Mesembria

This man is from Mesembria, an affluent port city of the Pontic Pentapolis nestled at the foot of Mount Haimos on the coast of the Euxine.

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Mesopotamian Culture

Appears on every character, agents included · 3 levels · pulls against Italic Culture, Egyptian Culture, Anatolian Culture, Germanic Culture, Celtic Culture, Iberian Culture, Scythian Culture, Thracian Culture, Illyrian Culture, Phoenician Culture, Libyan Culture, Indian, Iranian Culture, Armenian Roots, Arab Roots, Judaean Roots, Ethiopian Roots, Baltic Roots, Assyrian Roots, Caucasian Roots, Mysian Culture, Lydian Culture, Carian Culture, Lycian Culture, Pamphylian Culture, Pisidian Culture, Phrygian Culture, Paphlagonian Culture, Lycaonian Culture, Isaurian Culture, Cilician, Cappadocian Culture, Bithynian Culture, Paeonian Culture, Triballian Culture, Venetic Roots, Delmato-Pannonian Roots, Dardanian Roots, Liburnian Roots, Cypriot Greek Culture, Epirote Culture, Makedonian Culture. Once it reaches True Mesopotamian it cannot drop back.

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Messanian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Messana

This man is from Messana, founded by other colonists from Megale Hellas.

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Messenian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Messenian

This man is Messenian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Metapontian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Metapontion

This man is from Metapontum, allegedly founded by Epeios, the man who constructed the Trojan Horse.

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Methymnan

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Methymna

This man is from Methymna on Lesbos, which had a long-standing rivalry with Mytilene. It sided with Athens during the Mytilenaean revolt, and when the Athenians put down the rebellion the following year, only Methymna was spared and remained independent.

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Metronomoi

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

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Micromanager

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Lenient Supervisor, Happy Supervisor, Considerate Governor.

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Mighty Hunter

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Wounded While Hunting, Heroic Huntsman, Hunting Disaster, Passionate Hunter, 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 Local Popularity, +2 Line of Sight, +1 Ambush, +1 Influence, -1 Management

This man doesn’t just hunt, he excels at it. Boars, lions, even the odd bear, all fall before his spear like wheat to the scythe. His hunting aptitude is almost legendary, and the people of the province celebrate his victories as if they were battles. Some say he’s a better hunter than a governor, but who needs laws when you can take down a boar the size of a chariot?

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Migrated to New Lands

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

Effects: +1 Command, -1 Influence

This man has led a migration far from his homeland, settling in a foreign territory. Whether driven by a need for resources, a desire for wealth, or internal disputes, he and his band have carved out a place as an elite group among the local population.

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Mildly Extravagant

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Frugal, Stern. Once it reaches Extravagant it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Artist, Carpet Weaver, Gardener, Lakonian Hounds, Pet Lion, Silk Merchant.

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Milesian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Miletos

This man is from Miletos, first of the cities of Ionia. Famously rich, oligarchic and hedonistic (the Milesians even had a genre of erotica named after themselves), it was built in a grid plan after a design by Hippodamos, a pattern later re-invented and widespread in a large land named America, whatever that is.

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Miner

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Indifferent Miner. Once it reaches Superior Miner it cannot drop back.

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Minor Countryside Raid

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels.

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Mints New Coins

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Local Raider · at most 4 characters may hold it · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +10 Trading

In an ambitious move to solidify his rule, this man has minted his own coinage, adopting the local style but proudly displaying the name of his tribe. His coinage circulates among his followers, and while the locals view it as a strange oddity, they still recognize its value.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Numismatist.

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Misguided by Local Guides

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Betrayed by Guides · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 4 of the cultures.

Effects: -95 Movement Points, -1 Line of Sight

The army is lost due to bad guidance from local scouts. While the general contemplates whether to find new guides, or use the current ones as offerings to the gods, the army is forced to stop for now.

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Mishellene

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

Effects: +1 Combat vs Greek

Hater of Hellenes: This man sees very little reason to disguise his distrust and abuse of the Hellenes. Were 'they' the ones who conquered half the known world, after all? He drives his men, who trust him more for it, to excel in battle and more harshly punish any Hellenic forces they encounter, but often has a hard time controlling Hellenic populations.

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Mithridatid

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

This man claims descent from Mithradates, founder of the Pontic royal line and descendant of Persian satraps. His family has lived in Anatolia for many generations, alongside Hellenes and Asians of every sort, winning the respect of the highest-ranking of the Persians and Medes and being tested many times over in battle and politics.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Mizrehim

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Disgraced · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Mizrehim it cannot drop back.

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Mocked by the Locals

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Enjoys Urban Life, Local Raider · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: -2 Influence, +1 Command

Despite his best efforts to adapt, this man’s attempts to fit into the society often lead to failure. The last straw was when he hosted a great feast, showing off his silver goblets… filled with beer instead of fine wine. The locals politely held back laughter, but the bards are still singing about it.

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Moderate Drinker

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Social Drinker · never on 1 of the cultures.

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Modest Herd Owner

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · pulls against Respectable Herds · never on 13 of the cultures.

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Moisoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Moisian

This man hails from the Moisoi (Moesi), a tribe that was perhaps related to the Mysi of Asia Minor. They are located somewhere close to the Dardanoi, Triballoi, and Skordiskoi, though lot of legends surround their originins and history.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Molossian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Molossian

This man is a member of the Molossoi, one of the three chief tribes of the Apeirotai. He, and his fellow tribesmen, claim direct descent from Achilleus himself, through his son Neoptolemos. As a Molossian, he has more Hellenic influence than some of his Apeirote countrymen, but he is still prone to some acts the Hellenes might refer to as 'barbaric'. He is used to a form of rule with a proper king, and he is accustomed to his tribe having some dominance over the other Apeirotai as well.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Monophtalmos

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

Effects: +1 Line of Sight · grants the epithet Monophtalmos

This man's grizzled, scarred and one-eyed visage has earned him the nickname 'one eyed'. He's now a man whose look alone strikes fear into enemies and inspires devotion in his troops. Tales of his battles abound: how he charged through a hail of arrows, glaring down his foes with his remaining eye burning like a vengeful star, and how he once declared he needed only one eye to spot a fool.

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Mygdones

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Mygdone

This man is a member of the Mygdones Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Mysian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Mysian

This man is Mysian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Mysian 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, 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, Makedonian Culture · sons inherit it 1% of the time.

Effects: +1 Mysian belief

This man is Mysian through and through. He hails from the hills, where tradition runs as deep as the valleys.

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Mytilenian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Mytilene

This man is from Mytilene or Mitylene, an ancient and well fortified Aiolian colony, home of the illustrious Sappho. Mytilene had a long-standing rivalry with Methmna for the domination of Lesbos and thanks to its large territory, it remains one of the foremost poleis of Greece.