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 Gondor, A.D. 2954 Summer
Steward Denethor IIGondor, the Southern Kingdom of the Númenóreans – founded in the Second Age by Elendil, and ruled by his sons Isildur and Anárion. After the War of the Last Alliance, in which both Elendil and Anárion were lost, and the death of Isildur by an Orc ambush, the throne fell to Anárion's son Meneldil. Gondor prospered for many decades under the rule of Anárion’s line, and became the most powerful kingdom in the land, expanding its borders and conquering parts of Harad and Rhûn.But after the return of Sauron darkness fell upon Gondor. Civil war, plague and Easterling expansions gravely weakened the once powerful Kingdom. Lands were lost to the South and East; the cities of Osgiliath and Ithilien were devasted; the tower of Minas Ithil was captured by the Nazgûl, and thereafter known as Minas Morgul. Eärnur, last King of Gondor, fell at the hands of the Witch-king, and Gondor fell into the hands of Stewards. Many years of war and instability followed. Eventually, Steward Cirion called on the Éothéod, a tribe of Northmen, for aid, and the enemy was successfully driven back. As a reward, he granted Gondor’s new allies the province of Calenardhon, where they founded the Kingdom of Rohan.Now Steward Ecthelion II rules in Gondor, and he must strengthen his realm against the threat of Mordor and its allies: the Haradrim and the Easterlings. The Pirates of Umbar cause a further threat, pillaging the Kingdom’s southern coasts. Gondor’s stability and pride hangs in the balance.The bulk of Gondor’s army is made up of well-trained infantry and the less-experienced provincial militia. Higher ranking troops include the Fountain Guard and Ithilien archers. However, Gondor’s pride truly lies in their cavalry – few in numbers but powerful knights of Minas Tirith and Dol Amroth, capable of breaking any enemy formation.
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| Units List |
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Axemen of Lossarnach
heavy infantry
Experienced warriors protected by a chain mail and armed with a tall two-handed axe. REQUIRES LOSSARNACH
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60
Gondor Militia
heavy infantry
Strong militia units with solid shields and swords.
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60
Pelargir Marines
heavy infantry
Well equipped infantry, armed with javelins, sword and shield. REQUIRES PELARGIR
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60
Gondor Infantry
heavy infantry
Professional heavy infantry, armed with swords and shields, with excellent morale and stamina.
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60
Dismounted Swan Knights
heavy infantry
Well armoured, elite unit blessed with unwavering morale. REQUIRES DOL AMROTH
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60
Gondor Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Professional heavy spearmen protected with shields and plate armour and armed with a solid spear.
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60
Citadel Guard
spearmen infantry
Elite spearmen with heavy armour and strong shields.
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60
Fountain Guard
spearmen infantry
Elite Gondorian spearmen without shields. REQUIRES MINAS TIRITH
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60
Archer Militia
missile infantry
Militia units equipped with simple bows and a short sword.
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60
Blackroot Vale Archers
missile infantry
Skilled and hardy bowmen from Blackrot Vale loyal to Gondor. REQUIRES ERECH OR CALEMBEL
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60
Gondor Archers
missile infantry
Professional heavy archers, armed with a longbow and a sword for close combat. Wearing full plate armour.
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60
Ithilien Rangers
missile infantry
Light archers with excellent morale and stamina. Best used in supporting or ambushing roles. REQUIRES AN ITHILIEN REGION
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30
Gondor Cavalry Militia
heavy cavalry
Strong cavalry militia with small shields and sharp spears.
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30
Gondor Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Professional medium cavalry armed with lances and swords and protected by plate armour.
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30
Swan Knights
heavy cavalry
Professional heavy cavalry with a very strong charge. Armed with spears and shields, able to form a wedge formation. REQUIRES DOL AMROTH
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30
Alcarondas
light ship
A great warship for long voyages of exploration.
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20
Númerrámar
light ship
This light and manoeuvrable warship of the Fleet should not be underestimated for her size.
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30
Palarran
light ship
This heavy warship of the Fleet can outmatch most other vessels, though a Corsair Marauder will provide a challenge.
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24
Ballista
missile siege
Resembling a giant crossbow, this powerful weapon can fling javelins a great distance, skewering men with ease.
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24
Catapult
missile siege
Older style rock-flinging wooden artillery piece. Can throw flaming and normal shots.
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24
Trebuchet
missile siege
Giant rock-flinging artillery piece. Capable of flaming and normal shot. Also able to fling diseased cows!
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15
General's Bodyguard
heavy cavalry
Well armed and equipped, these elite troops have the task of guarding and fighting alongside the army's general.
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60
Ithilien Rangers
missile infantry
Light archers with excellent morale and stamina. Best used in supporting or ambushing roles.
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60
Citadel Guard
spearmen infantry
Elite spearmen with heavy armour and strong shields.
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60
Freemen
light infantry
Heavy infantry equipped with axes and shields.
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60
Noble Retainers
spearmen infantry
Trained and hardened warriors protected by a large shield and mail. Armed with spears and able to form a defensive ring of spears.
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60
Spear Militia
spearmen infantry
Spear Militia are commoners and peasants levied into local militias to defend settlements and bolster armies, armed with long spears.
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60
Axemen Militia
light infantry
Axemen Militia are commoners and peasants levied into local militias to defend settlements and bolster armies, armed with axes.
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60
City Guards
spearmen infantry
The City Guard is what passes for law and order in the day to day lives of the residents of their city.
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60
City Guards
light infantry
The City Guard is what passes for law and order in the day to day lives of the residents of their city.
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60
Huntsmen
missile infantry
Made up of villagers and ordinary folk, these men are superior hunters and are excellent at ambushes.
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60
Heavy Axemen
heavy infantry
Hardy warriors armed with deadly two-handed axes and protected by chanmail.
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60
Dorwinion Retainers
heavy infantry
Heavy Axemen in the service of the local lord.
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60
Archer Militia
missile infantry
Well trained in the bow, these men are excellent skirmishers and capable of defending themselves in hand-to-hand combat.
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| Faction strength |
Can field heavily armored infantry and good spearmen. |
| Faction weakness |
Slow recruitment and costly units. |
| Special unit |
Swan Knights |
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| City Buildings List |
Wooden Palisade (Upgrade)
A Wooden Palisade gives a sense of security but is unlikely to delay determined attackers for very long.
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Ballista Towers
Ballista Towers provide the defenders with enough firepower to keep attackers at bay.
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Stables
A Stable allows for the recruitment of basic cavalry units.
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Town Watch
The Town Watch have the minimum equipment and resources needed to train infantry.
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Bowyer
A Bowyer allows for the recruitment of basic missile units.
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Military Academy
A Military Academy allows for the recruitment of professional Gondorian units.
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Ballista Maker
A Ballista Maker allows the construction of ballista siege weaponry.
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Leather Tanner
A Leather Tanner offers the most basic armour improvements to new and retrained units.
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Port
A Port allows a settlement to trade with the far-distant corners of the world.
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Merchant's Wharf
A Merchant's Wharf allows an extra trade fleet, and increases trade to the settlement.
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Naval Academy
A Naval Academy reduces the cost of naval units recruited in the region, while also improving their training.
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Grain Exchange
A Grain Exchange is absolutely essential if townsfolk are to be fed and good profits made.
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Dirt Roads
Dirt Roads increase the movement speed of units that travel along them, as well as improve trade.
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Land Clearance
Land Clearance allows a region to begin producing enough food to encourage growth.
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Mines
Mines increase the trade income generated by metal deposits in the region.
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Library
A Library converts a small percentage of the region to Dunedain culture, and improves happiness.
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Brothel
A Brothel increases happiness in the settlement slightly, and allows the recruitment of a spy.
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Town Hall
A Town Hall helps maintain law and order, as well as reduce squalor.
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Merchant Bank
A Merchant Bank improves trade in the region, and allows the recruitment of an extra merchant.
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Theatre
A Theatre improves public happiness throughout the settlement it graces.
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Merchants' Guild
A Merchants' Guild house improves both the trade income, and the quality of merchants created in the region.
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Thieves' Guild
A Thieves' Guild house improves the quality of spies hired in the same settlement.
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Explorers' Guild
An Explorers' Guild house slightly increases the movement speed of those trained in the same settlement.
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Swordsmiths' Guild
A Swordsmiths' Guild house allows trained melee units to upgrade their weaponry by retraining in the same settlement.
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| Castle Buildings List |
Motte and Bailey (Upgrade)
A Motte and Bailey is a simple, defensible outpost, little more than a watchtower and protective fence.
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Ballista Towers
Ballista Towers provide the defenders with enough firepower to keep attackers at bay.
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Stables
A Stable allows for the recruitment of basic cavalry units.
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Mustering Hall
Men must be gathered, selected and trained if military strength is to be maintained.
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Bowyer
A Bowyer allows for the recruitment of basic missile units.
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Military Academy
A Military Academy allows for the recruitment of late-period professional army units.
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Ballista Maker
A Ballista Maker allows the construction of ballista siege weaponry.
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Leather Tanner
A Leather Tanner offers the most basic armour improvements to new and retrained units.
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Port
A Port allows a settlement to trade with the far-distant corners of the world.
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Dirt Roads
Dirt Roads increase the movement speed of units that travel along them, as well as improve trade.
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Land Clearance
Land Clearance allows a region to begin producing enough food to encourage growth.
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Mines
Mines increase the trade income generated by metal deposits in the region.
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Library
A Library converts a small percentage of the region to Dunedain culture, and improves happiness.
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Jousting Lists
Jousting Lists improve the quality of knights recruited here.
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Swordsmiths' Guild
A Swordsmiths' Guild house allows trained melee units to upgrade their weaponry by retraining in the same settlement.
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The Tower of Ecthelion
The Tower of Ecthelion is overlooking Minas Tirith and bears the standard of the city.
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The Great Gates
The main gate to Minas Tirith.
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The Othram
Main city wall of Minas Tirith.
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