The Goths (Alaric)

The Gothic Kingdoms
Map by Janboruta
Leader	Alaric
Capital	Árheimar
Start Bias	Grassland
Religion	Catholicism Arianism (HR)
Culture req. mod	Northern
Traits req. mod	Aggressive, Charismatic
Map Labels Language req. mod	Germanic
Magical Girl req. mod	Freyja
Civilopedia

The Goths led by Alaric is a custom civilization by Tomatekh, with contributions from Janbourta.

This mod requires Brave New World or Gods and Kings.

Overview

The Goths

The Goths were an east European tribe of Scandinavian origins whose two branches, Visigoths and Ostrogoths, played a significant role in the fall of the Roman Empire. Although sharing common language, customs and beliefs, the Visigoths and Ostrogoths followed divergent paths and each founded a medieval kingdom.

Alaric

Alaric I was the King of the Visigoths from AD 395 - 410. He is most famous for his sack of Rome in AD 410, which marked a decisive event in the decline of the Roman Empire.

Dawn of Man

Art by Janboruta

Hail Alaric, King of the Visigoths, Sacker of Rome, your people shout your name and raise their swords to you! From the shores of Scandinavia your people came and spread across Europe. In the East, the Ostrogoths successfully revolted against the Huns. In the West, the Visigoths conquered Iberia. Even the eternal city fell before your might! Yet, you also possessed the heart and wisdom of a true leader. You forced the senate to free the slaves and treated her citizens with kindness. You paid homage to their gods and let all worship as they might. However - divided, conquered, forgotten - the legacy of the Goths has faded with the passage of time.

Mighty King, once again the glories of civilization stand before you. New cities have emerged, their towers scraping the very heavens themselves. The noble blood of your people cries out to you! Will you claim these newfound riches as your own? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: "Hail, warrior! I am Alaric of the Goths. That's quite a magnificent city you have there. Mind if I "visit"..."

Introduction: "Another one? Far greater countries than yours have fallen before me. The thicker the hay, the easier it is mowed."

Defeat: "My blood may stain your sword, but remember that even the greatest cities eventually fall."

Defeat: "In death, even the rivers change their course. What legacy shall you leave?"

Unique Attributes:

The Goths (Alaric)
Art by Firaxis Sacker of Rome Non-mounted land military units may use enemy roads before the Industrial Era. Capturing a foreign Capital triggers a Golden Age.
Art by Firaxis Gadrauht (Swordsman) Heals double when pillaging a non-road Improvement Starts with the Drill I promotion
Art by Firaxis Hov (Stable) +1 Faith from  Horse, Sheep, Cattle  +10% Land Unit Production (instead of +15% Mounted Unit Production) -10% Production Cost

City List Arheimar Gothiscandza Reccopolis Victoriacum Lucgo id est Luceo Ologicus Baiyara Novae Narbo Tyras Olbia Turda Apulon Oium Tyrin Skupi Oescus Verona Sirmum Singidunum Pavia Tarragona Saragossa Malaga Palencia Nursia Fervir Hallin Heruler Bergio Theustes Viminacium Remesiana Ratiaria Marcianopolis Tomi Istros Eunixi Taetel Rugi Arochi Ranii Nicopolis ad Istrum Toulouse Ravenna Toletum Corduba

Spy List Ailwin Baldric Gamel Masci Savaric Isolda Estrilda Sabelina Sybilla Golda

Strategy

A straightforward early Domination Civ. Use of enemy Roads will give you more flexibility attacking Cities, allowing meatshields to run away to recover, and allowing Ranged and Siege Units to move in and fire on the same turn. Gadrauht soak damage especially well, by healing double when Pillaging, and by starting with Drill I - meaning you can acquire Cover I with just a Barracks. Bring along a Worker with your Gadrauht so it can repeatedly repair Pillaged Tiles. The Hov will help to produce your core Ranged/Melee army, and yield small amounts of Faith to use for purchasing Buildings or Units.

Mod Support

Mod Support
Cities in Development	Yes
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Referenced
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Exploration Continued Expanded	Yes
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
Renaissance Era Revised	Unknown
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
Wish for the World	Yes
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions

Free the Slaves!

At long last we have captured the Eternal City and all of its riches are ours by right! Yet, for all their civilization, our enemies had enslaved thousands of our people. It is time to force the city's senate to free these slaves and restore our people.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be the Goths
• Must own the original Capital of at least 1 other Civilization
• May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

• 2 Magistrates

Rewards:

• Captured Cities produce no Resistance
• A "We Love the King Day" is triggered in your Capital

Convert the Goths

A missionary from the Eastern Empire has approached our camps. He has translated their sacred text into our native tongue and urges us to adopt their creed.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be the Goths
• Followers of a foreign founded Religion must be present in at least 1 of your Cities
• May only be enacted before the Industrial Era
• May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

• 33 Faith
• 1 Magistrate

Rewards:

• Missionaries gain +1 Movement
• Religious Units cost 15% less Faith

Gothic Expansion

Gothic Expansion Event Image

Our civilization is flourishing and many of our kinsmen are looking to settle new lands. We must choose where to lead our people. If we go west, we may find work as imperial mercenaries. Steppe nomads control the east, but, if we persevere, we may be able to found our own kingdom.

Option 1: Become the Visigoths

• The Gold cost of upgrading military units will be reduced by 15%

Option 2: Become the Ostrogoths

• +8% Production when constructing Buildings

Note: Either choice renames the civilization in diplomatic screens. The specific options are disabled if TarcisioCM's Visigoths and/or Ostrogoths are in the game, respectively.

Unique Cultural Influence

Children are running around kicking sandcastles and toy towers as their parents claim descent from the "Noble Goths". I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture.

Full Credits List

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Latest Version:	BNW v. 69
Last Updated:	17 May 2016

• Janboruta: Leader, Map, DoM graphics
• Firaxis: Base assets (UU, UB, UA, Leader icon, and 'Alaric' image) adapted from the Firaxis "1066" DLC and "Fall of Rome" scenarios
• JTitan: Alternate UU graphic
• Andreas Waldetoft: Music from Crusader Kings II
• [KOR]SJKHR: Korean translation
• Andrew Holt: DoM voiceover
• Tomatekh: All code and art otherwise not listed