Larissiotai

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The Larissiotai have the power of Nobility.
No part of Hellas must be more blessed by Mother Demeter and Father Zeus than the lands of Thessalia - now dominated by the great Phthian city of Larissa, the very birthplace of the great hero Akhilleus, the slayer of the Trojan prince Hektor. Here is the breadbasket of Hellas, for it is Thessalia who has not just the richest soils, but also the greatest pastures .... and so, the horses of Thessalia are well known across all of Hellas, rivalled by none save those of the Persians and the Thrakioi.
And yet, like most other parts of Hellas, such a great boon also comes with great challenges. While the Aliudai, who like the tyrants of Macedon claim ancestry from none other than the great hero Heraklés and once held the kingship of Thessalia continue to hold sway over Larissa, their control over the rest of Thessalia is far from secure. Old Hellene rivalries and jealousies continue to pose challenges to their rule — not just within Larissa's walls, but also from without where other cadet branches and other clans, alleging descent from Heraklés too, continue to thrive and prevail, such as the Skopiadai of Krannon. Neither side seems willing to let go of their share of power (and not to mention the great wealth of Thessalia) ....yet, unity may well be foisted on them, sooner or later - if not by a neighbour, then by a foreigner. 
The Argeads of Macedon, so merchants, hetairai and poets say, have amassed great wealth and seek to conquer the rest of Hellas - and if true, then Thessalia, and by extension, Larissa, could well be their first target. Yet, perhaps, even Macedon cannot compare with the threat of the Persians, whose great shah Darius, incensed with Athenian meddling in Asia, is said to be preparing a massive host to invade. On the other hand, the Persians will surely seek allies in Hellas to deal with Athenai ... and this poses an opportunity for the Larissiotai who could well with Persian arms claim the old title of anax Hellenon "overlord of Hellas". How this plays out, though, lies in your hands.	
No part of Hellas must be more blessed by Mother Demeter and Father Zeus than the lands of Thessalia - now dominated by the great Phthian city of Larissa, the very birthplace of the great hero Akhilleus, the slayer of the Trojan prince Hektor. Here is the breadbasket of Hellas, for it is Thessalia who has not just the richest soils, but also the greatest pastures .... and so, the horses of Thessalia are well known across all of Hellas, rivalled by none save those of the Persians and the Thrakioi.
And yet, like most other parts of Hellas, such a great boon also comes with great challenges. While the Aliudai, who like the tyrants of Macedon claim ancestry from none other than the great hero Heraklés and once held the kingship of Thessalia continue to hold sway over Larissa, their control over the rest of Thessalia is far from secure. Old Hellene rivalries and jealousies continue to pose challenges to their rule — not just within Larissa's walls, but also from without where other cadet branches and other clans, alleging descent from Heraklés too, continue to thrive and prevail, such as the Skopiadai of Krannon. Neither side seems willing to let go of their share of power (and not to mention the great wealth of Thessalia) ....yet, unity may well be foisted on them, sooner or later - if not by a neighbour, then by a foreigner. 
The Argeads of Macedon, so merchants, hetairai and poets say, have amassed great wealth and seek to conquer the rest of Hellas - and if true, then Thessalia, and by extension, Larissa, could well be their first target. Yet, perhaps, even Macedon cannot compare with the threat of the Persians, whose great shah Darius, incensed with Athenian meddling in Asia, is said to be preparing a massive host to invade. On the other hand, the Persians will surely seek allies in Hellas to deal with Athenai ... and this poses an opportunity for the Larissiotai who could well with Persian arms claim the old title of anax Hellenon "overlord of Hellas". How this plays out, though, lies in your hands.	
No part of Hellas must be more blessed by Mother Demeter and Father Zeus than the lands of Thessalia - now dominated by the great Phthian city of Larissa, the very birthplace of the great hero Akhilleus, the slayer of the Trojan prince Hektor. Here is the breadbasket of Hellas, for it is Thessalia who has not just the richest soils, but also the greatest pastures .... and so, the horses of Thessalia are well known across all of Hellas, rivalled by none save those of the Persians and the Thrakioi.
And yet, like most other parts of Hellas, such a great boon also comes with great challenges. While the Aliudai, who like the tyrants of Macedon claim ancestry from none other than the great hero Heraklés and once held the kingship of Thessalia continue to hold sway over Larissa, their control over the rest of Thessalia is far from secure. Old Hellene rivalries and jealousies continue to pose challenges to their rule — not just within Larissa's walls, but also from without where other cadet branches and other clans, alleging descent from Heraklés too, continue to thrive and prevail, such as the Skopiadai of Krannon. Neither side seems willing to let go of their share of power (and not to mention the great wealth of Thessalia) ....yet, unity may well be foisted on them, sooner or later - if not by a neighbour, then by a foreigner. 
The Argeads of Macedon, so merchants, hetairai and poets say, have amassed great wealth and seek to conquer the rest of Hellas - and if true, then Thessalia, and by extension, Larissa, could well be their first target. Yet, perhaps, even Macedon cannot compare with the threat of the Persians, whose great shah Darius, incensed with Athenian meddling in Asia, is said to be preparing a massive host to invade. On the other hand, the Persians will surely seek allies in Hellas to deal with Athenai ... and this poses an opportunity for the Larissiotai who could well with Persian arms claim the old title of anax Hellenon "overlord of Hellas". How this plays out, though, lies in your hands.	
No part of Hellas must be more blessed by Mother Demeter and Father Zeus than the lands of Thessalia - now dominated by the great Phthian city of Larissa, the very birthplace of the great hero Akhilleus, the slayer of the Trojan prince Hektor. Here is the breadbasket of Hellas, for it is Thessalia who has not just the richest soils, but also the greatest pastures .... and so, the horses of Thessalia are well known across all of Hellas, rivalled by none save those of the Persians and the Thrakioi.
And yet, like most other parts of Hellas, such a great boon also comes with great challenges. While the Aliudai, who like the tyrants of Macedon claim ancestry from none other than the great hero Heraklés and once held the kingship of Thessalia continue to hold sway over Larissa, their control over the rest of Thessalia is far from secure. Old Hellene rivalries and jealousies continue to pose challenges to their rule — not just within Larissa's walls, but also from without where other cadet branches and other clans, alleging descent from Heraklés too, continue to thrive and prevail, such as the Skopiadai of Krannon. Neither side seems willing to let go of their share of power (and not to mention the great wealth of Thessalia) ....yet, unity may well be foisted on them, sooner or later - if not by a neighbour, then by a foreigner. 
The Argeads of Macedon, so merchants, hetairai and poets say, have amassed great wealth and seek to conquer the rest of Hellas - and if true, then Thessalia, and by extension, Larissa, could well be their first target. Yet, perhaps, even Macedon cannot compare with the threat of the Persians, whose great shah Darius, incensed with Athenian meddling in Asia, is said to be preparing a massive host to invade. On the other hand, the Persians will surely seek allies in Hellas to deal with Athenai ... and this poses an opportunity for the Larissiotai who could well with Persian arms claim the old title of anax Hellenon "overlord of Hellas". How this plays out, though, lies in your hands.
Faction Type: High GreekNational Bonuses:
*Horse Breeding : Stable units created 10% cheaper and 20% faster. Free Hippakontistai spawned for every new Corral built.
**(1 for each level of Military research up to 3)
*Agrarian Oligarchy : Receive +1x (1/2 the number of nations in play) food for each 1% of world controlled
*Strategic Crossroads : Your units suffer 50% less attrition damage.
*[Penalty] Lithoboloi all cost Wealth, and take twice as long to build as normal Lithoboloi.
Unique Units:
(this is the traditional ungarnished Greek roster)
*: Lochagos; Somatophylakes Strategou
* / : Okhlos
* : 
**Skirmisher Levy [1] => Akontistai [2; Populism only]
**Sphendonetai [1-2]
**Hoplitai Haploi [2; Populism only]
* :
**Ekdromoi Hoplitai [2]
**Promakhoi [1] => Hoplitai [2]
**Bowmen [1] => Toxotai [2, Populism only]
* : 
**Horse Raiders [1-2]
**Hippeis [1, Oligarchy only; consumed by Hippeis Thessalikoi]
**Hippakontistai [1-2] 
*[Katoikia] : Hoplitai Epilektoi, Hippeis Thessalikoi
* (not available)
* :  
**Triakonter [1] => Akation [2]
**Dieres
**Kerkuros
* :  Krion, Mantlet
Mercenaries:
*[ Outpost ] : [Greeks] Mistophoroi Hoplitai	
Faction Type: High GreekNational Bonuses:
*Horse Breeding : Stable units created 10% cheaper and 20% faster. Free Hippakontistai spawned for every new Corral built.
**(1 for each level of Military research up to 3)
*Agrarian Oligarchy : Receive +1x (1/2 the number of nations in play) food for each 1% of world controlled
*Strategic Crossroads : Your units suffer 50% less attrition damage.
*[Penalty] Lithoboloi all cost Wealth, and take twice as long to build as normal Lithoboloi.
Unique Units:
(this is the traditional ungarnished Greek roster)
*: Lochagos; Somatophylakes Strategou
* / : Okhlos
* : 
**Skirmisher Levy [1] => Akontistai [2; Populism only]
**Sphendonetai [1-2]
**Hoplitai Haploi [2; Populism only]
* :
**Ekdromoi Hoplitai [2]
**Promakhoi [1] => Hoplitai [2]
**Bowmen [1] => Toxotai [2, Populism only]
* : 
**Horse Raiders [1-2]
**Hippeis [1, Oligarchy only; consumed by Hippeis Thessalikoi]
**Hippakontistai [1-2] 
*[Katoikia] : Hoplitai Epilektoi, Hippeis Thessalikoi
* (not available)
* :  
**Triakonter [1] => Akation [2]
**Dieres
**Kerkuros
* :  Krion, Mantlet
Mercenaries:
*[ Outpost ] : [Greeks] Mistophoroi Hoplitai	
Faction Type: High GreekNational Bonuses:
*Horse Breeding : Stable units created 10% cheaper and 20% faster. Free Hippakontistai spawned for every new Corral built.
**(1 for each level of Military research up to 3)
*Agrarian Oligarchy : Receive +1x (1/2 the number of nations in play) food for each 1% of world controlled
*Strategic Crossroads : Your units suffer 50% less attrition damage.
*[Penalty] Lithoboloi all cost Wealth, and take twice as long to build as normal Lithoboloi.
Unique Units:
(this is the traditional ungarnished Greek roster)
*: Lochagos; Somatophylakes Strategou
* / : Okhlos
* : 
**Skirmisher Levy [1] => Akontistai [2; Populism only]
**Sphendonetai [1-2]
**Hoplitai Haploi [2; Populism only]
* :
**Ekdromoi Hoplitai [2]
**Promakhoi [1] => Hoplitai [2]
**Bowmen [1] => Toxotai [2, Populism only]
* : 
**Horse Raiders [1-2]
**Hippeis [1, Oligarchy only; consumed by Hippeis Thessalikoi]
**Hippakontistai [1-2] 
*[Katoikia] : Hoplitai Epilektoi, Hippeis Thessalikoi
* (not available)
* :  
**Triakonter [1] => Akation [2]
**Dieres
**Kerkuros
* :  Krion, Mantlet
Mercenaries:
*[ Outpost ] : [Greeks] Mistophoroi Hoplitai	
Unique buildings:
*Major City
*Noble Resicdence, Outpost
Wonders:
*Delphinion (Wonder )
*Acropolis (Wonder )
*Mausoleum Complex (Wonder )
*Souinion Sanctuary (Wonder )
Upgrades:
*Can't research Policies (and cannot train Patriots or Officers)
Settlements:	Settlements:	Settlements:	Leaders:
*Larissa
*Ferai
*Krannon
*Farsalos
*Falanna	
*Demetrias
*Pagasai
*Iolkos
* Skopelos 
* Skiathos 
* Ikos	
*Olooson
* Skyros 
* Peristera 
* Skandera
* Piperi	
*Meno of Larissa
*Thorax of Larissa
*Polydamas of Farsalos
*Polyphron of Farsalos
*Jason of Ferai
*Lycophon of Ferai
*Polydorus of Ferai
*Alexander of Ferai
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