Langobards Faction

It is the destiny of the Langobards to stand atop the corpses of their enemies, and forge order from the chaos!

Their origins are steeped in legend, as the small, noble Winnili tribe, who first encountered the hostile Vandals during their migration away from Hunnic carnage in eastern Europe. Though outnumbered, the Winnili chose to die free rather than live in servitude; even their women fought, tying their hair down across their faces to appear as men and swell their ranks on the battlefield. Their god, Godan – also called Odin - declared he would give victory to the tribe he saw first on the day of battle and, seeing the women warriors, asked “Who are these long beards?” and awarded them victory; the Winnili since becoming known as the 'Langobards'.

Although the location of their homeland is somewhat less clear, as their history is marked by dramatic migration, the Langobards now live along the River Elbe. Led by their king, who shares power with his people whenever possible, they are a determined tribe who have weathered many storms to achieve greatness. Their history is marked by struggle, bloody conflict and dark times – and their future doubtless holds more of the same - yet the Langobards will emerge victorious, with renewed strength, to face anything the gods can throw at them!

Faction Name Langobards

Campaign main_attila

Culture att_cult_barbarian

Subculture att_sub_cult_barbarian_germanic_west

Military Group att_ger_langobards

Faction Group att_fact_group_barbarian

Faction Group

New Kingdoms
Nations are merely lines on a map. The true Kingdom is endless.

+200% conversion cost of the main chain
+200% conversion time of the main chain
Building conversion rate: -50%
[Not displayed] Building set used when a new barbarian horde spawns
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against champion-type agents

Political Parties

Other Nobles
The Langobardic king rules his territory through noble emissaries who enact his will, and advise him on stately matters.

The Langobards
The Langobards are a Germanic tribe from Scandinavia. Favoured by Godan, they have fought many of their barbarian neighbours for the freedom to settle and rule autonomously.

Playable: True
Initial Power: 60
Emancipators: Doubled unit replenishment when taking on defeated troops post-battle.
The Fury of Our Maker's Hand: +10 unit morale when fighting against armies of other religions.
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against champion-type agents