Tome of Philosophy
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This is an Astral/Order Tier I tome mod which continues the start of my series of mods to cover the rare Affinity combinations with interesting mechanics. The Tome of Philosophy is focused on Vassal and Diplomatic strategies, forgoing early-game combat enchantments to build a strong Knowledge economy and convince Free Cities. Become a wise peaceful civilization… for a while!
The Tome Adds:
1. Philosophical School – a Research Post SPI that gives 5 World Map Casting Points.
2. Intelligent Diplomacy – an Empire Bonus that unlocks a new Diplomatic Action: Persuade, which allows fast increase of Allegiance with Free Cities.
3. Philosopher – Tier II Support unit with Knowledge upkeep and weak defense, but powerful global (!) army-wide buff abilities in return.
4. Staves of Wisdom – Support unit enchantment that gives them Resistance, Morale resistance, and prevents dying when Routing.
5. Retreat Into Study – World map spell that makes a city generate more Knowledge in exchange for less Production and Draft.
6. Exchange Secrets – World map spell that bonds you with a Vassal, increasing Knowledge income, and giving Rally of the Lieges units a powerful bonus.
7. College of Debate – Building that gives Knowledge and Gold income when you have more diplomatic relations, and gives Support Unit ranks on recruitment.
8. Also adds two new Society Traits – Sons of Enlightenment (Order) and Seekers of Enlightenment (Astral), both allow you to start with a Philosopher.
The Tome is Good For:
1. Peaceful empires
2. Order Vassal builds
3. Support Unit builds
4. Astral Battlemages who use supports
Check out my previous Tome Mod as well! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3669321402
