Hellenic

## In-game Description

After the Event, the Hellenic faith has resurfaced. This new form of Hellenism believes that the Event was caused by Alexander the Great being reborn as Anaxorgos and overthrowing his father, Zeus. He is the twin brother of Athena; following his rebirth from Zeus' body, he convinced many of his younger relatives to rise against Zeus and overthrow him. Ares and Athena were quick to join Anaxorgos, having given him great favor in life as preparation for this battle. When Poseidon took to his brother's defence, it was his son Triton, with the aid of his ship and trusty Nereid attendant Averof, who entered battle against the ancient god of the sea and imprisoned him. Persephone convinced Hades to not partake in this familial battle and so he was spared by Anaxorgos due tot he aid rendered by Persephone and her brother, Philomelus. It was this great battle between the younger Olympians and those of the older generation which was the Event, and said Event is evidence of his cousins', siblings', and Anaxorgos' own destructive power. He now wishes to reclaim his old empire and expand it to encompass the world. The conquest was only halted by the formation of Jugoslavia, but for how long?

High God: Anaxorgos

God Names: Ares, Triton, Hades, Athena, Philomelus, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artmis, Hestia and Dionysus

Evil God Names: Zeus, Poseidon, Dionysus, Hermes, Angelos and Typhon

Scripture: The Theomachy

### Post-reformation

After the Event, the Hellenic faith has resurfaced. This new form of Hellenism believes that the Event was caused by Alexander the Great being reborn as Anaxorgos and overthrowing his father, Zeus. He is the twin brother of Athena; following his rebirth from Zeus' body, he convinced many of his younger relatives to rise against Zeus and overthrow him. Ares and Athena were quick to join Anaxorgos, having given him great favor in life as preparation for this battle. When Poseidon took to his brother's defence, it was his son Triton, with the aid of his ship and trusty Nereid attendant Averof, who entered battle against the ancient god of the sea and imprisoned him. Persephone convinced Hades to not partake in this familial battle and so he was spared by Anaxorgos due tot he aid rendered by Persephone and her brother, Philomelus. It was this great battle between the younger Olympians and those of the older generation which was the Event, and said Event is evidence of his cousins', siblings', and Anaxorgos' own destructive power. He now wishes to reclaim his old empire and expand it to encompass the world. Only the unification of all the Balkan countries in a single nation manages to stop them. Despite the hardship they had to endure, the Hellenists ultimately pulled together and fought back, uniting the faith and its people.

## Mechanics

* Rulers cannot demand conversions
* Religion allows women to own Temple Holdings
* Fleets can navigate major rivers
* Rulers can raid infidel neighbors for loot
* Can be Reformed
* There is (and can exist) no religious head
* Women may hold Spymaster positions
* Inferior at conversion

* Rulers cannot declare Holy Wars

## Reformation

### Holy Sites

* Alexandria, in Alexandria

* Ragusa, in Syracuse
* Edessa, in Thessalonike
* Piraeaus, in Athena
* Gordoservon, in Ankara

### Religious Title

Titular Title: The Oracle

Religious Head Title: Archomantis

The Titular Title of Hellenism is a Kingdom-level title.

### Religious Doctrine and Default Reformation

Civilized: Though there are many who would counsel us to violence and war for our faith, such is not the way of the gods. We will never build a truly great civilization if we are constantly fighting for out own people. The true way is that of religious largesse. which will ensure a safe and peaceful empire for all.

* Rulers can choose to gain sympathy with another faith by decision
* Heir designation is allowed
* Rulers do NOT receive Opinion penalties for raised vassal levies

Warriors of Ares: Our ancient faith inspires us to acts of bravery and courage! Like the great Alexander and Caesar before us, we will emerge from obscurity to forge great Empires!

* Armies ignore defensive attrition
* Armies have increased offensive capabilities
* Prepared Invasions are allowed
* Rulers do NOT receive Opinion penalties for raised vassal levies

Default reformation for Hellenic consists of the following doctrines:

* Cosmopolitan Nature
* Civilized Doctrine
* Monasticism Doctrine
* Autocephalous Leadership

OR

* Warmongering Nature
* Warriors of Ares Doctrine
* Doctrine
* Temporal Leadership