The Kingdom of Gallia

The Kingdom of Gallia is a custom civilization made by Kiang.

This mod does not require any DLC.

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## **Strategy**

Gallia is a very defensive civilization. If you're tired of getting stomped by spawning next to Attila or Monty or a bunch of barbarian camps, then Gallia may just be the civ for you! With your defenses all but assured, the extra early-game yields granted by Gallia's UA are perfect for securing an quick lead in any victory type.

## **Attributes**

* Forest and Jungle yield +1 Food and Production if they're unimproved.
     **Cat**(Horseman)
* Gains a massive bonus when fighting into Forest and Jungle.
* Fragile when defending.
* Does not require Horses.
     **Tiger**(Longswordsman)
* Slightly stronger.
* Does not require iron.
* Enemy units adjacent to a tiger suffer a -10% combat strength bonus.

Start bias: Jungle

1. Zarzi
2. Gebal
3. Tatana
4. Hurri
5. Susa
6. Ertz
7. Regnis
8. Cantil
9. Lemovice
10. Haedui
11. Helvetus
12. Carda
13. Nitiobroges
14. Caletis
 **Spy List**

* Nasir
* Skrimir
* Mordecai
* Lethe
* Lyre
* Ranulf
* Volke

## **History**

### **Tellius**

Gallia is a nation from the Tellius series of Fire Emblem (FE 9 and 10). It is located in the midst of a dense forest and is the home of the Beast Tribe Laguz ruled by King Caineghis. In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Caineghis and his Gallian fighters play a significant role in the Crimean Restoration, and during the events of Radiant Dawn, Queen Elincia reciprocates by taking Gallia's side in the Laguz-Begnion War. Although anti-Beorc sentiment was still prevalent among the commoners of Gallia, its royalty was very similar to Crimea's insofar as that they both sought lasting peace and strengthened ties between the Beorc and the Laguz.

Located in the western part of Tellius, the forests of Gallia maintain a warm climate throughout the year, as it moves through the four seasons. Much of the area consists of deep forest and development of the land for agricultural or other purposes has been kept to a minimum. For the beast Laguz who settles down here -- and able to take the forms of lions, tigers, and cats, Gallia is perfect for a living. Gallia is also a very suitable base for repelling enemy invasions. Between the Years 350 and 360, the Gallians prevented the Begnion Theocracy's conquest of their soil twice, which is evidence enough. The large armies sent into Gallia's great forests struggled to maneuver due to their numbers, while in comparison, the beasts could briskly navigate the trees, unleashing the full potential of their individual battle strength. At the time, for the Laguz who esaped Begnion's cruel slavery, there is no doubt they found a haven in Gallia.

The beast Laguz share a close bond with each other, seeing their fellow citizens as brothers and sisters of one large, extended family. This is contrasted with the bird tribes, whose differences led them to form separate countries. However, the beast tribe is known to have a quick temper and act before the proper time, especially in combat and warfare situations. Once a laguz begins fighting, it is hard for him or her to stop. Skrimir is a prime example of such behavior, as he nearly forfeits his own life in battle against General Zelgius of the Begnion Central Army.

Gallia is known to have very little prejudice. King Caineghis sought to have better interracial relations between beorc and laguz, exemplified by the ties between him and King Ramon of Crimea. However, both of the countries still have people that hold racial prejudices against the other.

Regardless, Gallia is loyal to Crimea and will rush to their aid when it is needed. In the Mad King's War, King Caineghis offers his protection to Princess Elincia of Crimea when she formulates plans to reclaim her kingdom from Daein. The Greil Mercenaries escort her to Begnion safely afterwards to parley with Empress Sanaki of Begnion. King Caineghis sent Nasir as a spy so that he could be notified quickly if the Greil Mercenaries were to fail in their task. After the Fall of Nevassa, Gallia sent troops to support the Crimean Liberation efforts. Ranulf joins them once more and Giffca potentially joins them against Mad King Ashnard. Afterward, Gallia aids Crimea in its reconstruction, strengthening the relationships between their citizens.

Gallia is the realm of the beast tribe, founded in the Year 355. During the height of Begnion's Pro-Beorc teachings and the growing enslavement of the Laguz, the beast tribe fought back and, after many hardships, gathered in the region now encompassed by the Gallian Kingdom. There, they elected Solhaut as their first king. After two wars with the Begnion Theocracy, in the Year 395, the two nations signed a peace treaty. Additionally, from the moment of Crimea's birth, Gallia has been a firm ally. Because of this influence, roughly 20% of its population are Beorc immigrants from Crimea.

Gallia is a unique nation without written law or political institutions. Within Gallia's forests live a collection of scattered tribal groups of varying sizes. From time to time, these groups acknowledge the most powerful of them all as king. However, as there is no national regulation, organizing a Gallian army is impractical and thus the wars with Begnion were primarily fought using the strength of individuals. On the other hand, the forests of Gallia themselves acted as natural fortresses that could be used to deter invaders. Against Gallian warriors hidden in among the trees and whose full might could topple a soldier in a single blow, Begnion faced a downhill battle and was forced to retreat twice.

In Gallia, it does not matter how or by whom someone was born. Everyone has the chance to later occupy an important position, as long as he or she is strong enough. Thus, a successor of the king is not automatically appointed heir if there is a more suitable candidate. As with the other laguz, the people are not obligated to follow the king's orders. One can deny them just because they sound wrong to them. Therefore, there has almost never been an inappropriate king ruling the country like what sometimes happens in Beorc nations.

Gallia is a country that prefers peace over war. In its history, it is only once invaded another country, which occurred in the war between the Laguz Alliance and Begnion.

Close ties exist between the neighboring Crimea and Gallia, as they have formed an alliance with each other. Both nations consider this alliance to be very important and remember not to break it. Therefore, the Gallians' second-in-command, Ranulf, refuses to attack any residents of Crimea, although some of them attacked him for being a laguz. Queen Elincia refuses to allow the Begnion army to pass through Crimea to attack Gallia.

### **Caineghis**

Caineghis is a non-playable character in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and a playable character in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. He is the King of Gallia, the nation of Beast tribe Laguz. He hopes for a day when beorc and laguz can live together in peace. The valorous king of Gallia, home of the beast tribe and a pivotal laguz nation in the war. Befitting of the name “Lion King”, he is endowed with an impressive physique and nuanced political insight. Wanting to preserve the friendship between the Kingdom of Crimea and Gallia he had fostered during Ramon’s time on the throne, he declared a soldier exchange program. During that time, he met a young Titania. He also employed Greil as a mercenary and found him to be a particularly brave man, which was also how he met Ike.

When news of the Daein invasion reached Gallia, Caineghis quickly mobilizes his soldiers, but later laments that he was too late to prevent Greil’s untimely death in battle. After safeguarding Princess Elincia of Crimea, he continues to offer support and manpower as she sets off to the Begnion Empire by sending Lethe and Mordecai with Ike, and later sending Ranulf to help them fight as well. When preparing for the showdown with Ashera, he and Giffca were guided by a voice in their dreams, whose orders were to retrieve Greil’s memorial battle axe Urvan from his grave and entrust it to Ike. After the war, he abdicates the throne to Skrimir and lives the rest of his life peacefully, with countless songs telling of his valor.

As a close friend of King Ramon of Crimea, Caineghis wants nothing more than to see beorc and laguz live together in harmony, although he admits that it is still difficult for him to trust most beorc.

Though he is famed for his impartiality, wisdom, and strength, viewing the Laguz-Begnion War with certain calmness, it has been said that he was as boisterous and brash as his nephew Skrimir in his youth. And while he does not say it out loud, he greatly looks forward to hearing of Skrimir’s deeds and accomplishments.

## **Dawn of Man**

May glory bless you, Caineghis, mighty Lion King of Gallia! As a powerful and just ruler, you ushered your people into a new era of peace and prosperity, marked by cooperation and friendship with their Beorc neighbors. Through your friendship with King Ramon of Crimea -- and later, his daughter, the mighty Queen Elincia -- you worked hard to maintain Gallia's time-honored alliance with her northern neighbor, providing both soldiers and sanctuary to the beleaguered Princess Crimea during the Mad King's War. For providing such a vital role in the Crimean Restoration, Elinica was to return the favor a few years later, taking a firm stance on the side of Gallia during the continent-wide Laguz-Begnion war. And during the final assult on the Tower of Guidance, you took a personal stand against Ashera and her Disciples of Order in a mighty coalition of Beorc and Laguz heroes alike. Your nation's friendship with Crimea was legendary -- a unqiue point of unprecedented Laguz-Beorc cooperation in a continent otherwise torn apart by hatred and discrimination.
Through both your words and actions, oh Caineghis, you truly embody the Gallian national spirit -- a great love of peace backed by undeniable power. As a worthy sucessor of the legendary Gallian heroes of yore, your people call on you once again to lead your nation to new heights. Can you carve a legacy deserving of Solhaut and Soan? Can you once again forge a peace between the Laguz and Beorc people? Can you build a Civilization that will stand the test of time?

## **Music**

Peace -

War -

## **Mod Support**

* Civ IV Traits in Civ V - Protective, Diplomatic
* Fire Emblem Leader Affinities -  Earth
* Fire Emblem True Start Location - Tellius, Gaint
* Kiang's Fire Emblem Religions -

## **Screenshots**

**Caineghis' Dawn of Man image.The city of Zarzi producing a Cat. MEOW!**

## **Credits**

* Kiang - Author
* Danrell & Nomad Or What - Big Cat Model
* Eric Miller & m. turan ercan from the Noun Project - Cat & Tiger flag art.