Encyclopedia Chronology Week 9

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Feudalism

Emergence of the feudal system, chivalry, and the art of warfare.

Vespera2131304
Umbrosia
Novastra
Tessara
Ancoria
Terra Borealis
Bermuda
Insulae Australis

New resources available this week:

Ballista Bolts 9

Ballista bolts are larger and heavier bolts primarily used with a ballista. Due to the size of these bolts they often require a team in order to reload and carry. Baltar Blackwurm [URL=/help/res?type=bbolt][…][/URL]

Skill bonuses: Ranged Combat 5.

Ballistae 9

The ballista, sometimes called bolt thrower, is a missile weapon that launches a large projectile at a distant target. It relies upon different mechanics, using two levers with torsion springs, consisting [URL=/help/res?type=balista][…][/URL]

 -7.  5/5/5/5. Skill bonuses: Ranged Combat 80, Intrusion -60.

Longbows 9

A longbow is a type of bow that is tall—roughly equal to the height of the user; allowing the archer a fairly long draw, at least to the jaw. A longbow is not significantly recurved. Its limbs are relatively [URL=/help/res?type=lbow][…][/URL]

Skill bonuses: Ranged Combat 25, Hunting 15.

New buildings available this week:

Red keep 9

This monumental keep owes its name to the colour of its blood-red walls. It dominates the horizon, serves as an impregnable fortress and symbolises the absolute power of a lord over an entire region. [URL=/help/bld?type=redkeep][…][/URL]

 50 inhabitants.  100 m³.  360.  1000.  0/0/10/5 (150). Skill bonuses: Ranged Combat 5.

New units available this week:

Ballista 9

The ballista, sometimes called bolt thrower, is a missile weapon that launches a large projectile at a distant target. It relies upon different mechanics, using two levers with torsion springs, consisting [URL=/help/unit?type=balista][…][/URL]

In / St / Ag. Skills: Ranged Combat 4 /lvl, Melee Combat 1 /lvl.

Longbowmen 9

The longbow is an evolution of the bow. It is a very powerful bow, about six feet long, very used both for hunting and warfare. The shooting rate is much higher than that of crossbows. The opponent is [URL=/help/unit?type=lbowman][…][/URL]

Ag / St. Skills: Ranged Combat 5 /lvl, Melee Combat 2 /lvl, Occupation 1 /lvl.

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