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Dacian Warlord

never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Troop Morale, +1 Infantry Command

This man is seen as a mighty war leader by his people.

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Damophon

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Sculptor, Specialized Artisan.

Effects: +1 Influence, +5 Construction

An ancient Greek sculptor from Messene, who executed many statues for the people of Messene, Megalopolis, Aegium and other cities of Peloponnesus. His statues were acroliths. Damophon also restored Phidias' statue of the Greek god Zeus, which had been damaged in an earthquake.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Lover of Beauty.

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Dancer

never alongside Dancer.

Effects: +2 Subterfuge

A true professional who knows how to keep even the most battle-hardened generals entertained… or distracted.

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Dancer (dancer2)

never alongside Dancer.

Effects: +2 Subterfuge

With her by his side, any man can forget the horrors of war. Some say she dances like the Muses themselves, others… well, they’re too busy watching to comment.

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Debt Slave

never alongside Educated Slave, Talented Slave · never for 6 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Trading

Some people become slaves due to their debt, but being merely a slave cannot pay off their debt though, they still have to pay it off with their labour.

Acquisition is tied to traits: Lenient Judge, Wealthy.

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Deceneus

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Priest of Zalmoxis, Wise Man · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Influence, +2 Training Units, +4 Mining, -1 Squalor

The greatest priest of Zalmoxis and adviser of Burebista(70 BC - 44 BC), who held "almost royal powers" and taught the Dacians the belagines laws, ethics and sciences, including physics and astronomy, philosophy, given as the lawgiver of the Goths.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: War Chief.

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Decimus Silanus

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

Effects: +1 Combat vs Phoenician, +1 Farming

An Roman from a noble family and was an expert in Punic language and literature. He compiled many punic literature include Mago’s treatise on agriculture…known what enemy think is the first step to known their weakness.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Despises Carthaginians.

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Decorated Hero

never alongside Famous Warrior · never for 8 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Training Units, +1 Influence

His deeds on the battlefield are legendary. Your own? Well, with him standing beside you, they don’t really need to be. Let his glory be your shield!

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Scandalous Favoritism.

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Decorated Veteran

Effects: +1 Troop Morale, +1 Bodyguard Valour

At Carthage, warriors receive the decoration of arm-bands, with the number of arm-bands corresponding to the number of campaigns on which they have served. This man multiple arm-bands gives encouragement to the army on having such experienced man on their side.

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Deimachus

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Negotiator, Senior Envoy · never for 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Caucasian, +1 Influence

A Greek of the Seleucid Empire. He became an ambassador to the court of Bindusara "Amitragata", son of Chandragupta Maurya, in Pataliputra in India. So if you want to known about India, then ask him.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Fluent Speaker.

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Demetrius of Pharos

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Powerful Adviser, Merchant · never for 16 of the cultures.

Effects: +10 Looting, -20 Trading, +20 Tax Collection, +2 Unrest, -2 Law

A Greek governor, and pirate from Illyria and later became a trusted councilor at the court of Macedonia. His influence for king drive him to tyrannical behaviour.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Benevolent Ruler.

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Demosthene - Discourses of Aristophanes

Effects: +1 Influence

Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC.

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

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Dihqan

never alongside Azat, Pahlavan, Pahlavan Master · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Farming, +1 Bodyguard Valour

This minor noble takes care of his village in peace time, and joins the army as a knight during war.

Granted by events.

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Diodorus Siculus

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Historian, Librarian.

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Management

A Greek historian who wrote a universal history that was called Bibliotheca historica "Historical Library", consisted of forty books. It contain tales from the mythic age of both Hellenic and non Hellenic peoples, describe the history and culture of Ancient Egypt, of Mesopotamia, India, Scythia, and Arabia, North Africa, Greece, and Europe, and event from Trojan war to the lated Roman Republic era.

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Diogenes of Babylon

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Philosopher, Dubious Judge.

Effects: +1 Management, +5 Bribe Resistance

A Stoic philosopher and the head of the Stoic school in Athens, he was one of three philosophers sent to Rome in 155 BC. Among his pupils were Panaetius and Antipater of Tarsus who succeeded him as scholarch. Cicero calls Diogenes "a great and important Stoic."

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Restrained.

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Diogenes' Pot

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

Effects: -1 Unrest

This large pot was found abandoned in the streets of a Corinthian suburb, inhabited by stray dogs. All that remains inside is a dirty, smelly blanket. Yet, it is believed to be the very jar used by Diogenes of Sinope! Despite its mangy exterior, it somehow entices... Oh to lounge in the sun without a care in the world. Even the mightiest of kings think of it sometimes...

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Dioiketes

never alongside Oikonomos, Bibliophylax, Chaldean · never for 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Influence, +2 Loyalty

A dioiketes is the head of the government in Alexandria under the king of Ptolemaic Egypt. Infinite sheets and rolls of petitions and questions were delivered everyday to the office of the dioiketes. And everyday, infinite sheets and rolls of instructions and answers were sent out.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Rebellious.

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Dionysius of Cyrene

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

Effects: +1 Law, +10 Trading

A Stoic philosopher and mathematician. He was a pupil of Diogenes of Babylon and Antipater of Tarsus. He was famed as a mathematician, and he is probably the Dionysius whose arguments are attacked by Philodemus in his book On Signs, where Dionysius is reported as arguing that the Sun must be very large because it reappears slowly from behind an obstruction.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Restrained.

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Dionysius Thrax

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Wise Mentor, Tutor.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Law

A Hellenistic era Greek grammarian, he wrote the first extant grammar of Greek, "Art of Grammar". It concerns itself primarily with a morphological description of Greek, lacking any treatment of syntax.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Fluent Speaker.

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Diophanes of Nicaea

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Agriculturalist, Ptolemaic Farming Advisor.

Effects: +1 Farming

An Greek agricultural writer. Diophanes abridged into six books the very lengthy farming manual. Both works were entitled Georgika "Agriculture".

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Grower.

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Discourses by Isocrates

never alongside Aristotle - Organon, Aristotle - Nicomachic.

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Management

Isocrates, an ancient Greek rhetorician, was one of the ten Attic orators. Among the most influential Greek rhetoricians of his time, Isocrates made many contributions to rhetoric and education through his teaching and written works. Unlike most rhetoric schools of the time, which were taught by itinerant sophists, Isocrates defined himself with his treatise Against the Sophists. This polemic was written to explain and advertise the reasoning and educational principles behind his newly-opened school. He promoted his broad-based education by speaking against two types of teachers: the Eristics, who disputed about theoretical and ethical matters, and the Sophists, who taught political debate techniques.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Curious about Humanities.

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Diviciacus

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

Effects: +1 Command, -1 Combat vs Roman, +1 Influence, +1 Troop Morale, +10 Battle Surgery, +1 Health

The only druid from Antiquity whose existence is historically attested. He was a guest of Cicero, who spoke of his knowledge of divination, astronomy and natural philosophy. He also noted in particular skills as a diplomat and friend of romans.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Lone Wolf.

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Doctor

never alongside Chirugeon.

Effects: +1 Fertility, +10 Battle Surgery

Medical care is always a sound investment, at least until the patient dies...

Acquisition is tied to traits: Likes Sciences, Cultured, Lightly Wounded.

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Drillmaster

never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: +4 Movement Points, +3 Training Units, +1 Command

Battles are less frightening for new soldiers if they have been cowed by learning drill from a fierce taskmaster.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Dedicated Trainer.

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Drinking Companion

never alongside Slubberdegullion, Drunken "Uncle".

Effects: -1 Influence, -1 Command

Every great general needs a good drinking buddy. He may not offer much in the way of wisdom, but he’ll raise morale with every cup.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Social Drinker.

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Druid

never alongside Druid · never for 15 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +10 Battle Surgery

The gods must be appeased or the sky will fall on our heads!

Acquisition is tied to traits: Reverent, Devout.

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Druid (druid2)

never alongside Druid · never for 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Troop Morale, +1 Attack

The gods must be appeased or the sky will fall on our heads!

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Reverent.

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Druidic Doctor

never alongside Druid, Druid, Carnute · never for 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +10 Battle Surgery

Don't count him as a mere savage! His use of a combination of pain killers and skill that allows such capable of feats like brain surgery makes him one of most skilled medicine man of this era.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Feeling Poorly.

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Drunken "Uncle"

never alongside Slubberdegullion, Drinking Companion · never for 7 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Influence

Ah yes, every family has one. He’s not really your uncle, but he sure drinks like one! His advice is questionable, his behaviour even more so, but somehow, he’s always around at family feasts, usually passed out under the table.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Social Drinker.

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Dubious Judge

never alongside Judge, Honest Man, Corrupt Judge · never for 9 of the cultures.

Effects: +4 Training Agents, +1 Unrest, +2 Law

Justice, like a well-baked pie, can sometimes have a few questionable ingredients. With the right connections and a bit of coin, this magistrate ensures that the scales of justice tip ever so slightly in his favor.

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Ducarius

unique (one in the world at a time) · never alongside Famous Warrior, Veteran Warrior · never for 11 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Combat vs Roman, +5 Looting, +1 Bodyguard Valour, -2 Naval Command

A Gallic nobleman that fought for Hannibal at the Battle of Lake Trasimene who Livy said slew the Roman commander Gaius Flaminius.

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Dye Merchant

never for 18 of the cultures.

Effects: +10 Trading, +1 Influence

Phoenicia and Carthage are famous for their Royal Purple dye. And profit always follows fame.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Apprentice Trader.

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Dyshomilos

never alongside Idiot Savant, Pet Idiot, Pet Lion.

Effects: -1 Influence, -2 Personal Security

Terrible Companion - Your best friend from an early age, and a constant companion, but you seem incapable of realizing how awful he really is. It is difficult to narrow the exact problem down: He is always in trouble with his wife, he isn't happy with his mount (which you gave him as a present), he may or may not have badly beaten an dock-warden in Delos last spring, and his children are indescribably wretched. But he makes you laugh and is loyal to you, which is more than you can say for some of your other 'friends'.

Acquisition is tied to the trait: Extroverted.