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Danish Empire
Leiðangr
During the first 10 turns of a surprise war declared by or upon Denmark, all coastal cities can purchase a naval melee unit for free, with an extra one becoming available with each Harbor building. These units gain +1 movement speed and grant a +3 combat bonus to adjacent land melee units, +5 with Shipbuilding. The city that produced these naval units gets -10% Food yield for each unit until they are destroyed or decommissioned.
Huscarl
Medieval Era melee unit that replaces the Man-at-Arms. Slightly more expensive than the Man-at-Arms but has higher combat strength. +5 combat strength when defending against ranged attacks, +10 if adjacent to at least one other Huscarl.
Købstad
Unique District that replaces the Commercial Hub. Provides +1 Population space and reduces the Gold purchase cost by 50% of all naval units if built adjacent to a Harbor, all land units (combat or support) if adjacent to an Encampment, and all buildings and civilian units if adjacent to a City Center. Buildings in the Købstad have +25% upkeep cost.
Margaret I
Kalmar Union
Domestic Trade Routes increase Loyalty by +10% each turn in the receiving city if the sending city contains an improved luxury or strategic resource. Trade Routes to the cities of denounced civilizations decrease their Loyalty by -5% each turn, and Traders from said civilization cannot enter Danish territory.
Sovereign Lady and Ruler
Likes civilizations who maintain high Loyalty in their cities through use of Governors or military units and will try to keep a Governor and military unit in as many cities as possible. Dislikes civilizations who suffer disloyal cities, or who neglect the use of Governors or units for maintaining Loyalty.
O noble and refined lady Margaret of House Estridsen, Queen over the Kalmar Union, the hardy folk of the north ask that you lead them into an age of glory. Help them grow strong by building markets, dockyards, and mighty ships to ferry goods and coin across the world... but forget not the sleek prow of the longship nor the sharp blare of the war horn. Send loyal huscarls to crush your foes and defend your honor, so that none may forget the fierce legacy of Scandinavia even as it strives for a more peaceful future.
Margaret I's Details
Religion: Catholicism
General personality: Friendly and clever, with a subtle overconfidence; when angered, stoic and serious.
Dialogue:
Margaret would speak Middle Danish.
Denmark's Details
Start bias: Tier 1 towards Coast
Ideal victory types: Domination
Jerseys:
The white-on-red Nordic cross has been used by Danish monarchs since the 14th Century, and Denmark's flag is the oldest national flag still in use.
The second jersey represents the flag of the Kalmar Union, and the fourth jersey represents the flag of the Faroe Islands, a Danish territory.
City list:
Citizen list:
River names: Gudenå River, Skjern River, Storå Creek, Odense River, Kongeå River, Uggerby River, Varde River, Suså River, Vidå River, Vejle River, Mølleå River, Hay River...
Lake names: Esrum Lake, Arresø, Mossø, Saltbæk Vig, Furesø, Tystrup Sø, Skanderborg Sø, Tissø, Søndersø, Julsø, Tømmerby Fjord, Tange Sø, Almind Lake, Teglgårdssøen, Slåensø, Lake Borresø...
Sea/Ocean names: Baltic Sea, North Sea, Wadden Sea, Greenland Sea, Denmark Strait, Little Belt, Helnæs Bugt, Genner Bugt, Aabenraa Fjord, Als Fjord, Augustenborg Fjord, Vemmingbund, Sønderborg Bugt, Hørup Hav...
Mountain Range names: Watkins Range, Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld, Borgentinde, Crown Prince Frederick Range, Isua Greenstone Belt...
Civilization theme: Ramund
A Danish folk song, based on the medieval tale of "Ramund den Unge", a young man whose boldness allowed him to face down giants while wearing silken armor.
I feel like a version similar to this famous cover would work well, perhaps with the vocal parts replaced by violin/viola. Unfortunately, I couldn't find very many variations on the song, but I did manage to track down a simple (and short) guitar cover to give an idea of what other eras' themes might work off of.
Examples for Inspiration: "Medieval Era"
Denmark has probably been the hardest civ to design for this pack thus far (and I have a feeling it won't hold that title for long.) Trying to figure out how to design bits and pieces that pulled from the various parts of Scandinavian history and heritage without crossing over into Norway or Sweden too much (even though Margaret did technically rule over all three.) I also didn't just want to create a derivative, generic "Viking" civilization. Ultimately, I've had an interesting time learning about Danish history, as well as the Kalmar Union, and I hope I've handled it here with proper respect.
Huscarl's Details
Era: Medieval
Promotion Tree: Melee
Upgrades from: Swordsman
Upgrades to: Musketman
Unlocks with: Apprenticeship
Obsolete with: Replaceable Parts
Cost:
•20 Iron
•200 Production
•660 Gold
•3 Gold maintenance cost
Stats:
•Movement: 2
•Melee: 55
•Sight: 2
Købstad's Details
Unlocked by: Currency
Pillage award: Gold
Production cost: 54
Yields:
•+1 Great Merchant point per turn
•+2 Gold from each adjacent River and Harbor
•+2 Gold from each adjacent Pamukkale tile
•+1 Gold from every 2 adjacent District tiles
Citizen Yields: +4 Gold per citizen
Trade Yields:
•Domestic destination: +1 Production
•International destination: +3 Gold
Unlocks
Buildings:
•Market
•Bank
•Stock Exchange
Projects:
•Commercial Hub Investment
Other:
•+1 Trade Route capacity
•+1 Population
•Grants a 50% discount to purchasing naval units with Gold if adjacent to a Harbor
•Grants a 50% discount to purchasing land military and support units with Gold if adjacent to an Encampment
•Grants a 50% discount to purchasing buildings and civilian units with Gold if adjacent to a City Center
•All Købstad buildings have a +25% upkeep cost
Leiðangr
During the first 10 turns of a surprise war declared by or upon Denmark, all coastal cities can purchase a naval melee unit for free, with an extra one becoming available with each Harbor building. These units gain +1 movement speed and grant a +3 combat bonus to adjacent land melee units, +5 with Shipbuilding. The city that produced these naval units gets -10% Food yield for each unit until they are destroyed or decommissioned.
Huscarl
Medieval Era melee unit that replaces the Man-at-Arms. Slightly more expensive than the Man-at-Arms but has higher combat strength. +5 combat strength when defending against ranged attacks, +10 if adjacent to at least one other Huscarl.
Købstad
Unique District that replaces the Commercial Hub. Provides +1 Population space and reduces the Gold purchase cost by 50% of all naval units if built adjacent to a Harbor, all land units (combat or support) if adjacent to an Encampment, and all buildings and civilian units if adjacent to a City Center. Buildings in the Købstad have +25% upkeep cost.
Margaret I
Kalmar Union
Domestic Trade Routes increase Loyalty by +10% each turn in the receiving city if the sending city contains an improved luxury or strategic resource. Trade Routes to the cities of denounced civilizations decrease their Loyalty by -5% each turn, and Traders from said civilization cannot enter Danish territory.
Sovereign Lady and Ruler
Likes civilizations who maintain high Loyalty in their cities through use of Governors or military units and will try to keep a Governor and military unit in as many cities as possible. Dislikes civilizations who suffer disloyal cities, or who neglect the use of Governors or units for maintaining Loyalty.
O noble and refined lady Margaret of House Estridsen, Queen over the Kalmar Union, the hardy folk of the north ask that you lead them into an age of glory. Help them grow strong by building markets, dockyards, and mighty ships to ferry goods and coin across the world... but forget not the sleek prow of the longship nor the sharp blare of the war horn. Send loyal huscarls to crush your foes and defend your honor, so that none may forget the fierce legacy of Scandinavia even as it strives for a more peaceful future.
Margaret I's Details
Religion: Catholicism
General personality: Friendly and clever, with a subtle overconfidence; when angered, stoic and serious.
Dialogue:
Margaret would speak Middle Danish.
Spoiler Dialogue :
Denmark's Details
Start bias: Tier 1 towards Coast
Ideal victory types: Domination
Jerseys:
The white-on-red Nordic cross has been used by Danish monarchs since the 14th Century, and Denmark's flag is the oldest national flag still in use.
The second jersey represents the flag of the Kalmar Union, and the fourth jersey represents the flag of the Faroe Islands, a Danish territory.
City list:
Spoiler Danish Cities :
CopenhagenCitizen list:
Spoiler Danish Citizens :
River names: Gudenå River, Skjern River, Storå Creek, Odense River, Kongeå River, Uggerby River, Varde River, Suså River, Vidå River, Vejle River, Mølleå River, Hay River...
Lake names: Esrum Lake, Arresø, Mossø, Saltbæk Vig, Furesø, Tystrup Sø, Skanderborg Sø, Tissø, Søndersø, Julsø, Tømmerby Fjord, Tange Sø, Almind Lake, Teglgårdssøen, Slåensø, Lake Borresø...
Sea/Ocean names: Baltic Sea, North Sea, Wadden Sea, Greenland Sea, Denmark Strait, Little Belt, Helnæs Bugt, Genner Bugt, Aabenraa Fjord, Als Fjord, Augustenborg Fjord, Vemmingbund, Sønderborg Bugt, Hørup Hav...
Mountain Range names: Watkins Range, Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld, Borgentinde, Crown Prince Frederick Range, Isua Greenstone Belt...
Civilization theme: Ramund
A Danish folk song, based on the medieval tale of "Ramund den Unge", a young man whose boldness allowed him to face down giants while wearing silken armor.
I feel like a version similar to this famous cover would work well, perhaps with the vocal parts replaced by violin/viola. Unfortunately, I couldn't find very many variations on the song, but I did manage to track down a simple (and short) guitar cover to give an idea of what other eras' themes might work off of.
Examples for Inspiration: "Medieval Era"
Denmark has probably been the hardest civ to design for this pack thus far (and I have a feeling it won't hold that title for long.) Trying to figure out how to design bits and pieces that pulled from the various parts of Scandinavian history and heritage without crossing over into Norway or Sweden too much (even though Margaret did technically rule over all three.) I also didn't just want to create a derivative, generic "Viking" civilization. Ultimately, I've had an interesting time learning about Danish history, as well as the Kalmar Union, and I hope I've handled it here with proper respect.
Huscarl's Details
Era: Medieval
Promotion Tree: Melee
Upgrades from: Swordsman
Upgrades to: Musketman
Unlocks with: Apprenticeship
Obsolete with: Replaceable Parts
Cost:
•20 Iron
•200 Production
•660 Gold
•3 Gold maintenance cost
Stats:
•Movement: 2
•Melee: 55
•Sight: 2
Købstad's Details
Unlocked by: Currency
Pillage award: Gold
Production cost: 54
Yields:
•+1 Great Merchant point per turn
•+2 Gold from each adjacent River and Harbor
•+2 Gold from each adjacent Pamukkale tile
•+1 Gold from every 2 adjacent District tiles
Citizen Yields: +4 Gold per citizen
Trade Yields:
•Domestic destination: +1 Production
•International destination: +3 Gold
Unlocks
Buildings:
•Market
•Bank
•Stock Exchange
Projects:
•Commercial Hub Investment
Other:
•+1 Trade Route capacity
•+1 Population
•Grants a 50% discount to purchasing naval units with Gold if adjacent to a Harbor
•Grants a 50% discount to purchasing land military and support units with Gold if adjacent to an Encampment
•Grants a 50% discount to purchasing buildings and civilian units with Gold if adjacent to a City Center
•All Købstad buildings have a +25% upkeep cost
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