Varamhar
Varamhar
Religion
Traditions
+1 Diplomatic Relations
+10% Shock Damage
The Varamhar AcademyThe university in Ulmiš Idiqlat, founded in 1446 by Carodir I Varamzuir, was the primary centre of learning in Bulwar for several centuries. And it remained an important and prestigious site even after the founding of other universities such as those in Brasan and Medurubar. It opened education to all, however it offered the widest array of courses to its sun elven students. The Academy's specialty was magical education, which was naturally restricted to sun elves, as it was elsewhere in Bulwar.
+1 Possible Advisors
-15% Cost of Advisors with Ruler's Culture
White Phoenix GuardVaramhar has found itself threatened by harpies throughout the centuries. They have had to deal with raids and incursions ever since Varam I was given governorship of the region by Jaher and defense against the harpies remained their primary concern even in the chaos that swept Bulwar following Jexis' death. So Varam had a special unit trained, the White Phoenix Guard, who were made up of highly mobile troops that would be able to swiftly respond to the threats of harpies and could quickly be deployed for defense or aid.
+15% Movement Speed
Obligatory InternshipsOne of the benefits of having a university tied to your government is the access to a large pool of fresh talent. And the Varamhar crown eagerly made use of that. They instated an obligatory internship period in government office for all who attended the Academy. Especially mages were prized. Many of them aided the government in its daily tasks, while the most talented were offered military posts or moved on to secret projects.
-3% All Power Costs
Jaherian SunlightOne of the great delicacies of Bulwar is Jaherian Sunlight. It is a sweet white wine, made of raisins long-fermented in the sun. There are but a few locations throughout Bulwar where it is bottled, and its rarity has made it highly prized among the Cannorian upper class. However, the highest quality wine is made in Varamhar and getting hold of a bottle of Varamhar Jaherian Sunlight is a clear sign of status.
+1 Yearly Prestige
The Weakest KingdomAfter the fall of Jexis' empire, Bulwar divided itself among the local elven governors. Some thrived and drew powers to themselves while others shattered like the Kingdom of Dalarand during the Second Cinder War. Within this chaos, Kelindil Varamzuir, right hand of the king of Dalarand, plotted against his king with the Twelve of Bulwar to assassinate him. The plot was successful and Kelindil carved his kingdom off Dalarand at the end of the war. His successors also learned to deal with the deck they were given, relying not on military might but on subterfuge to retain their independence as the weakest kingdom of the Suran plain.
+20% Spy Network Construction
Bazaar CitiesHarpy raids had historically been a nightmare for merchants travelling through Bulwar, especially close to the Hills. Varamhar responded with a program of construction: Roofed cities to protect against harpy raids. This gave Varamhar a reputation of reliance among merchants, they were much more eager to trade in a location where they or their goods did not just suddenly get carried away by an unexpected flock of harpies.
+10% Domestic Trade Power
WallbreakersUnlike battlemages in other nations, the Varamhari war wizards have specialized in powerful ritual evocations. These rituals of power are costly and difficult to apply on the battlefield, but they are especially effective against stationary targets, such as walls. Every general in Varamhar had at least one corps of Wallbreakers accompanying their troops.
+15% Siege Ability
Ambition
+1 Leader Siege
History
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Strategy
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