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Sacker of Cirta

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 18 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Influence

Many will mourn the actions fulfilled by this commander and whispers of his cruelty abound! He has sacked the city of our old allies like Aelymas who stood at our side when Agathocles ravaged our land. This man’s destructive campaign against our allies, however uncertain they may have sometimes been, will cause mistrust among the Mashliyim and enemies alike and anger the local Libyan populations.

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Sacrilege at Delphoi

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

Effects: -2 Influence

The gods do not forget, and neither do men. His total desecration of Delphoi has drawn the wrath of Apollo upon him, and those around him comment that his victories are empty and his glory tarnished. His own friends avoid looking at him, and his allies grow distant, fearing to share in the divine punishment that is to come.

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Salinator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 1 character may hold it · never on 21 of the cultures.

Effects: +2 Tax Collection · grants the epithet Salinator

During his time as a Censor, this man found himself often quarrelling with the other Censor, particularly concerning a salt tax, which made him known by most as Salinator.

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Salinator (Salinator Dynasty)

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 21 of the cultures.

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet Salinator

This man is descended from a famous Roman who during his time as a Censor, found himself often quarrelling with the other Censor, particularly concerning a salt tax, which made him known by most as Salinator.

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Salonan

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Epetion Salona

This man is from Epetion Salona, originally a Thracian settlement with a Greek trading post before men from Issa founded a city here in the 4th century BC.

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Samian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Samos

This man is from Samos, a large and fertile island also called Kyparissia after its many cypresses. Polykrates once ruled here as tyrant and was invincible as long as he wore his signet ring, and Kolaios, who sailed to legendary Tartessos, hailed from here. A proud Ionian League city, it is also known for the tunnel of Eupalinos and its overboarding luxury.

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Samothrakian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Samothrake

This man is from Samothrake, an island that is politically unimportant, but bears huge religious significance.

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Sapaioi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Sapaian

This man hails from the Sapaioi, a Thracian tribe residing close to the Greek city of Abdera and neighbours to many Bessian tribes. Their porximity to the coast implies a connection the Saioi.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sardisian

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

Effects: +2 Tax Collection · grants the epithet of Sardis

This man is a citizen of Sardis: the old capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. This city is very important due to its location at the end of the Persian Royal Road, and it controls the wide and fertile plain of the Hermus.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sarissa Sitter

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · at most 3 characters may hold it.

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Saved by Allies

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Disgraced, Saved by Allies, Cleared by the Council, Heavily Fined, Summoned to Carthage · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: -1 Influence

Despite his failure in leading the Carthaginian armies to victory, this man has been saved by his allies which prevented any harm from happening to him in Carthage. While his political power has decreased, he still retains most of his influence and can enjoy the public life without further consequences.

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Scandalous Favoritism

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Firm Personal Morality, Trustworthy, Measures by Merit.

Effects: -1 Command, -1 Troop Morale, -2 Training Units

This general rules at the whim of favours, those he gives, and those he receives. He openly rewards his personal favourites while ignoring merit and seniority, creating resentment throughout the ranks.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Decorated Hero.

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Scandalous Romantic

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Firm Personal Morality, Trustworthy, Public Romantic Life · at most 1 character may hold it.

Effects: -1 Influence, -1 Unrest

This man has a appetite for romantic escapades that often put him in trouble. His love affairs are the talk of the town, and while his passion is undeniable, it’s also distracting, especially when the love letters pile up during a campaign. Let's just hope his enemies don't read them out loud during an Assembly.

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Scandalous Supervisor

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Firm Personal Morality, Trustworthy · at most 2 characters may hold it.

Effects: -2 Influence, -10 Bribe Resistance, -20 Tax Collection, -2 Law

This man has been acused of allowing and encouraging the most appalling social injustices, cruelties, inequalities and corruption to happen in the city under his supervision! Now, is reputation is in tatters.

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Scant Trust

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against No Enemies, Careless.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Foodtaster, Over-Protective Nanny, Poisoner, Scout.

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Scheming Negotiator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Trustworthy · never on 1 of the cultures.

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Scholarly Upbringing

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Unwilling to Learn, Ignorant · at most 15 characters may hold it.

Effects: +1 Management, -1 Command

Since he could speak, this man has been raised surrounded by books, scrolls, and strict tutors who insisted in speaking only in Greek. While he didn’t enjoy much time outdoors, his sharp mind clearly makes up for this.

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Scourge of Athens

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

Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting

It takes a certain kind of man to look upon one of the greatest cities the world has ever known and destroy it. Athens, the undisputed centre of philosophy, democracy and culture of the Greek world now lies in ruins. This act of infamy has stained this man reputation and marked him as a villain among those who value civilisation.

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Scourge of Carthage

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +10 Looting

Carthago delenda est, Carthage must be destroyed. The Senate spoke those words for decades, and this man made them reality by reducing the city to ashes. He is now a hero of the Republic whose name will be celebrated for generations.

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Scourge of Corinth

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

Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting

Corinth, one of the wealthiest cities in the Greek world, has been erased from the earth. Its men put to the sword, its women and children sold into slavery, its treasures carried off to our capital. Others shall look at what happened to Corinth and think twice before they defy us!

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Scourge of Rome

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +10 Looting

Rome, the eternal city, has been put to the sword. Its temples burn, its remaining citizens enslaved, and its armies lie broken in the fields. Your name shall be celebrated for generations to come!

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Scourge of Sparta

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

Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting

Sparta, the city that needed no walls because its sons were its walls, lies in ruins. No enemy had ever taken it. Until now. The news about Sparta destruction have left the Greek world horrified.

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Scourge of Syracuse

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

Effects: -1 Influence, +10 Looting

It takes a certain kind of man to see such a magnificent city and destroy it completely. Syracuse, a city of engineers, thinkers, and warriors now reduced to ruins by this man's orders, its fall is mourned across the entire Greek world, bounding this man's name to an act of destruction that even his own people struggle to justify.

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Scythian 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, 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, Makedonian Culture, Epirote Culture. Once it reaches True Scythian it cannot drop back.

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Seasick

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

Effects: -1 Command, -1 Troop Morale

This man would rather fight in solid ground than spend another minute in this ship. He has grown tired of salted fish, vomiting oarsmen, and a captain who insists that the storm ahead is “just a breeze.”

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Second General of the Army

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

Effects: +1 Command, +1 Influence, +10 Bribe Resistance, +2 Personal Security, +5 Training Units

This man has been elected as a General of Carthage by the Citizens' Assembly and will serve as the second-in-command until he is dismissed due to peace or his own incompetence. Although he's capable of commanding his own army, he is under the orders of the main General of his acting area or province.

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Second in Rome

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 14 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Command, +2 Personal Security, +1 Influence, +1 Law, +1 Hit Points, +9 Electability

This man is currently acknowledged as the second most powerful and influential individual within the Roman people.

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Seduced by Campanian Luxuries

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 2 levels · at most 3 characters may hold it.

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Seeks to restore his honour

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

Effects: +1 Command

Having lived for most of his life under the shadow of his father former defeats and political exile, this man burns with the desire to restore his family's name to its former glory. At the sacred altar of Baʿal Hammon, he swore eternal enmity to his father's enemies, and now he seeks redemption, hoping to create a legacy of victory rather than defeat.

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Segestani

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Segestanian

This man hails from the Segestani, a Pannonian tribe that inhabits the settlement Segestica. The city lies on the southern bank of the Savus beneath the Alps, in a fertile and rich region that profited off the trade with Celts, Pannonians, and Illyrians.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Seleucid

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

This man is a direct descendant from Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great’s most successful generals. His lineage grants him privileges and influence over others.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Epi ton epekeina tou Taurou pragmaton.

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Self Publicist

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Epic Composer, Exotic Pet.

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Selfish/Pessimistic

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 9 levels.

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Selymbrian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Selymbria

This man is from Selymbria on the coast of the Propontis, founded by a Selys of Megara even before the establishment of Byzantion.

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Semi-Native Conqueror

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, -1 Influence

Born of invaders but raised among the conquered, this man has become part of the locals. His blood still carries the ferocity of his ancestors, but his habits increasingly align with local customs, sometimes to the point where even he wonders if he should be eating olives instead of roasting entire boars. His people have married local men and women, their children now bear names that combine both cultures, and their feasts mix barbarian wildness with local traditions. The locals remain cautious, offering guarded smiles and shared toasts at feasts, but the blending of traditions has its perks: new allies, exotic recipes, and a decidedly interesting accent when they talk.

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Senator

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Imperator Caesar · never on 21 of the cultures. Once it reaches Senator it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Influence

As a member of the Roman Senate, this man is one of the most powerful and influential figures in the Republic. The Senate wields enormous power and influence in the Roman Republic, having sole charge of the distribution of public money from the treasury. A magistrate, no matter how influential, must take into heavy consideration any senatus consultum. These decree's are seen as 'advice', but it is very risky to dare ignore the will of the Senate.

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Senatorial Class

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

Effects: no stat effects

This man is part of Rome’s prestigious senatorial class, a rank reserved for those with a wealth exceeding one million sestertii. While wealth alone does not guarantee a seat in the Senate, it ensures access to Rome’s upper echelons of power. The senatorial class controls vast estates, commands legions, and shapes the destiny of the Republic. For them, public service is their birthright and duty.

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Senatorial Suspicion

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · at most 3 characters may hold it · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Seniensian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Seniensian

This man hails from the Senienses, Liburnians who settled around the port-city of Senia.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Serdoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Serdikan

This man hails from the Serdi, a Celtic tribe that settled in Thrace, around the settlement of Serdike, some time ago. Their contacts and interaction with the local Thracians might have thracianised them over time.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sesamian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Sesamos

This man is from Sesamos, a Milesian colony on the south coast of the Pontos Euxeinos. A few decades ago, the Persian noblewoman Amastris, queen of Herakleia Pontike, merged Sesamos, Tieion, Kromna and Kytoros into a new super-Polis named after herself.

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Sestian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Sestos

This man is from Sestos on the European side of the Hellespont.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Setepenrameriamen

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This ruler is the Basileus to his Greek subjects and Pharaoh to his Aigyptian, but to the powerful native double priesthood, he is recalled by his throne name Setepenrameriamen: Chosen One of Amun, Beloved of Ra, King of Upper and Lower Egypt - wielder of the Nekakha and Heqat of the Two Kingdoms, of Osiris.

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Settled in New Land

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · at most 10 characters may hold it · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Farming, +1 Influence

Rather than plunder and move on like his ancestors, this man and his tribe have settled down, planting roots, both figuratively and literally. Over time, the locals began calling the place after his people, a reluctant nod to his staying power.

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Shadow of the Republic

Appears on every character, agents included · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 6 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Subterfuge, +2 Personal Security

"A ghost in the night, the silent hand of Rome" - This man operates in the shadows, ensuring that Rome’s enemies never know what hit them. The Senate knows they can trust him with the most delicate matters of state. Politics, espionage, and intrigue are second nature to him.

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Shameless Despoiler

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

Effects: -3 Troop Morale, -2 Training Units, +15 Looting

This man’s army might win glorious victories, but he keeps claiming nearly every last bit of the spoils for himself and his loyal friends. His soldiers are reluctant to serve under someone who steals from them what should be rightfully theirs.

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Shophet

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against The People's Assembly · at most 2 characters may hold it · never on 17 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Law, +2 Personal Security, -1 Command

This man has been elected Shophet (literally, "Judge") by the people, and confirmed by The Hundred, to serve as chief magistrate of Carthage. The Shophetim did not lead armies, but served instead as the highest authorities of the city of Carthage.

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Sidetian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Side

This man is from Side in Pontic Paphlagonia, the capital of the fertile Sidene district. It was included because a certain pesky chief historian had a vision that it would one day acquire much significance.

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Sidian

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

Effects: +5 Trading, -1 Law · grants the epithet of Side

This man is a citizen of Side. Side is an important commercial harbour and cultural centre. On a darker note, it is also the chief naval base of the dreaded Cilician pirates and a major slave-trading entrepot.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sikeliote

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

Effects: +2 Siege Defence · grants the epithet the Sikeliote

This man comes from one of the cities of Acragas, Kamarina, Syracuse, Leontinoi, Katane, Tauromenion, Tyndaris.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sikyonian

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

Effects: +1 Influence · grants the epithet of Sikyon

This man is a citizen of Sikyon. This city is famous as a centre of art and industry, the home of many great sculptors.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sikyonian (Sikyonian)

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Sikyonian

This man is Sikyonian.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sinopean

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Sinope

This man is from Sinope, mother of the south Pontic coast. The Milesians originating from this city ranged far and wide and set up many sub-colonies. Situated on a majestic peninsula that juts out into the sea, Sinope is the greatest harbour in these lands and rivals Herakleia for magnificence.

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Sinopic

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

Effects: +2 Tax Collection · grants the epithet of Sinope

This man is a citizen of Sinope. Sinope flourished as the Black Sea port of a caravan route that originated in the upper Euphrates valley. This city is also known for being the capital of Pontus.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sintoi

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Sintian

This man hails from the Sintoi, a Thracian tribe on the western bank of the Strymon, neighbouring the Maidoi. Their capital is Herakleia Sintike.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Siropaione

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Siropaione

This man is a member of the Siropaiones Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Sithone

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet the Sithone

This man is a member of the Sithones Tribe

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Siton

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

Effects: +1 Influence

This man has hired a Siton, responsible for feeding all visiting and important public figures of the city.

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Skepsian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Skepsis

This man is from Skepsis in the Troad, a city refounded. The first Skepsis was founded 60 stadia away from its current location, where Milesians established a new town. The polis is famous for boasting some of the few preserved works of Plato and Theoprastos in its library.

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Skilled Cavalry Commander

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Finely Bred Horse, Horse Breeder, Horse Trader, Master of Horse, Noble Steed, Numidian Prince, Priest of Argistis, Priest of Dioscuri, Priest of Men, Priest of Pharoah, Priest of Sufax, Priest of Vohu Manah, and 3 more.

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Skilled Infantry Commander

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

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Master of Archers.

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Skilled Tax Collector

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · pulls against Worthless Taxman · never on 1 of the cultures.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Procurator.

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Skilled Warrior

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · at most 20 characters may hold it.

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Skirmish Loser

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Effect Removed · at most 2 characters may hold it.

Effects: -1 Troop Morale, -1 Line of Sight

While on enemy territory, his army lost a minor skirmish battle against enemy forces which has decreased the morale of the army and some are now even afraid to face the enemy again...

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Skythian Odessian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Odessos Skythia

This man is from Odessos Skythia, founded by colonists from Miletos.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Small Client Network

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 5 levels · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Small Estate

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 4 levels · pulls against Burdened with Debt · never on 21 of the cultures.

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Smyrnaian

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

Effects: no stat effects · grants the epithet of Smyrna

This man is from Smyrna, named after the legendary amazon of the same name. Refugees from the nearby Ionian city of Kolophon later took over the city and made it the thirteenth Ionian city-state. It gained the epithet "ornament of Ionia" for its beautiful architecture.

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Social Drinker

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 6 levels · pulls against Moderate Drinker. Once it reaches Sot it cannot drop back.

Retinue whose arrival is tied to this trait: Brewer, Cupbearer, Drinking Companion, Drunken "Uncle", Evil Mother-in-Law, Falernian Wine Merchant, Porcius Cato, Slubberdegullion, Terrible Poet, Thracian Musicians, Water-Drinking Servant, Wine Horn, and 4 more.

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Socially Awkward

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · pulls against Extroverted, Welcoming To Foreigners · at most 40 characters may hold it. Once it reaches Unapproachable it cannot drop back.

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Son of Gisqo

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Fertility · grants the epithet son of Gisqo

This man is identified as the son of Gisqo, a great Carthaginian general, and follows his path regarding an independent and strong political party. Gisqo later negotiated the peace treaty with Rome and was also chosen by the Carthaginian senate to negotiate with the Libyan rebels. However, after negotiations broken down, him and his staff were taken prisoner and his treasury was seized. He was then held prisoner for two years, until he and 700 other Carthaginian prisoners were tortured to death by the rebels.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Son of Hanno

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility · grants the epithet son of Hanno

A direct descendent of Hanno, the Great, this man story will surely have much to tell, especially since with the departure of his father, he will be expected to lead his family into a secure and prosper future in Carthage.

Granted by events, at birth or by inheritance.

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Son of Two Worlds

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · sons inherit it 1% of the time · never on 13 of the cultures.

Effects: +1 Management, +1 Influence

The great-grandson of conquerors, this man knows his ancestors' saga only through tales told at banquets, stories as distant as Homer's epics. He was raised entirely within the civilized traditions of this land: educated in rhetoric and philosophy, versed in local law, fluent in their language. The locals still remember those fierce warriors who once arrived as invaders, but he himself is indistinguishable from the native aristocracy.

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Sophos

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 Sophos

This man has earned the title 'Sophos' (The Wise) for his expertise in philosophy, rhetoric, and knowing when to keep silent, though the latter is a rarer skill. Respected by those who seek wisdom and envied by those who fear it, his insights have guided councils and changed the hearts of men. Whether advising others or correcting fellow scholars, he walks the fine line between admiration and exasperation.

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Soter

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +2 Law · grants the epithet Soter

This man has received the epithet of Soter (Savior), usually earned after saving a city, delivering a decisive military victory, or restoring order to chaos. Whether truly deserved or self-bestowed, it proclaims the bearer as a benefactor of the people, a defender of civilization. Grateful towns may celebrate him in great festivals, but skeptics say that sometimes, the one who saves you also started the fire.

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Spartan Agoge - Training

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 3 levels · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Spartan Agoge - Graduated it cannot drop back.

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Spartiates

Appears on every character, agents included · pulls against Perioikos, Neodamodeis · never on 17 of the cultures. Once it reaches Spartiates it cannot drop back.

Effects: +1 Command · grants the epithet of Sparta

The Spartiates, or Homoioi ("those who are alike") were the males of Sparta known to the spartans as "peers" or "men of equal status". From a young age, male Spartiates were trained for battle and put through grueling challenges intended to craft them into fearless warriors. In battle, they had the reputation of being the best soldiers in Greece, and the strength of Sparta's hoplite forces let the city become the dominant state in Greece throughout most of the Hellenic period. No other City-state would dare to attack Sparta even though it only could muster a force of about 8000 Spartiates during the zenith of its dominance. Spartiates were absolutely debarred by law from trade or manufacture, which consequently rested in the hands of the perioikoi, and were forbidden to possess either gold or silver, the currency consisting of bars of iron: but there can be no doubt that this prohibitian was evaded in various ways.

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Spartocid

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

Effects: +1 Influence, +1 Fertility

This man is a direct descendant from Spartokus I of Bosporus, the earlier members of the house ruled as Archons of the Greek cities and kings of various native tribes. It is said that the Bosporan Kingdom was the first Hellenistic state in which a mixed population adopted the Greek language and civilization.

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Sphairopoios

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

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Spolia Opima

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

Effects: +1 Influence

Spoils collected on the battlefield after an engagement, or found in a captured town are used to decorate the temples of the gods, triumphal arches, porticoes, and other places of public resort, and sometimes serve to arm the people in the hour of extreme need, but those which are gained by individual prowess are considered the undoubted property of the successful combatant, and are exhibited in the most conspicuous part of his dwelling, being hung up in the atrium, suspended from the door-posts, or arranged in the vestibulum, with appropriate inscriptions.

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Spring

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · pulls against Winter, Summer, Autumn.

Effects: +5 Movement Points

Spring arrives with the promise of new life, and new conquests. The land is fertile, the skies are clear, and the roads are passable once more. This man sees the blossoming fields as a sign that the gods favour his cause.

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Stalled by Weather

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

Effects: -95 Movement Points, -2 Line of Sight

The elements, indifferent to the grand designs of men, have brought this army to a stop. Fierce storms have swept across the land, turning roads into rivers and fields into swamps. The general mutters curses to the heavens, for no amount of military genius can command the weather.

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Starving to Death

Appears on family members (generals, governors, leaders) · 8 levels. Once it reaches Starving to Death it cannot drop back.