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Rites of Melqart

Strength is always welcome in rulers, and in their followers.

Hannibal was a great believer in the powers of Melqart, a Carthaginian deity often equated to the Greek hero Herakles. The Roman historian Livy recorded Hannibal’s preparations before his great march into Italy, and chief among them was a visit to Gades to lay offerings at the Altar of Melqart. According to legend, Hannibal was visited in a dream on the eve of his journey - a ghostly visitor bade him follow and not look back. Hannibal’s curiosity got the better of him and on turning back he saw a great serpent destroying all in its path. He asked the spectre what this vision meant and was told it was the desolation of Rome by mighty Carthage.

Tactics

Rites of Melqart

Node Set

Tactics Tier 1

research_points

300

cost_per_round

0

Effects

  • +3% movement range for all armies and fleets
  • +3% charge bonus for all land units
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