Picts Faction
The Picts are resolute defenders of their homeland, which lies at the far north of the Britannic Isles. The Romans tried for many years to bring them under control - the Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus even resorting to building walls across the country in order to control the passage of, and trade between, Imperial subjects and the savage, tenacious "northmen". The general focus on defence during Hadrian's tenure has led some to the notion that his wall was more than a mere trade gateway - it was intended to keep the Picts and other Caledonian peoples out.
Broadly, the Picts remain an enigmatic people who left no written records behind. However, we know they fought hard and against the invaders because the Roman historian Tacitus made specific references to their defiance in his 'Histories'. It is also likely that 'Picti' (in Latin) was simply a general term used by the Romans for any number of northern tribes whom they considered "painted ones", in reference to the common Celtic tribal custom of tattooing and painting the body before battle.
The Picts were part of the ill-fated Great Conspiracy of AD367-368, when barbarians raids were co-ordinated with the desertion of the Roman garrison along Hadrian's Wall, and almost succeeded in wresting power from the Empire in Britannia and northern Gaul. Now, on the cusp of the 5th century AD, the Picts must rekindle old alliances if they wish to take their country back. Britannia, and indeed the Empire at-large, awaits the outcome - could this be the beginning of a unified Celtic empire in the north, one that will sweep away Roman oppression once and for all?
Campaign Map
Faction Name Picts |
Campaign main_attila |
Culture att_cult_barbarian |
Subculture att_sub_cult_barbarian_celtic |
Military Group att_cel_picts |
Faction Group att_fact_group_celts |
Faction Group
These lands will be liberated, one turf at a time.
+200% conversion time of the main chain
All units have guerrilla deployment.
[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
-15% movement speed reduction in raiding stance .
Raiding income in neutral territory: +200%
Raiding income in enemy territory: +200%
Political Parties
Gifted with age and the experience that accompanies it, the elders are the wisest men, and therefore the most qualified to provide council where necessary.
Initial Power: 40
No Effect
A confederation of Celtic tribes from the far north of Caledonia, the Picts stand in the way of any power who wishes to rule their ancient, inherited land.
Initial Power: 60
Enables night battles on land and at sea
Morale: +9 during night battles
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against champion-type agents
General |
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Celtic Nobles
(att_cel_celtic_nobles) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warlord
(att_cel_celtic_warlord) Melee Infantry
Followers of Morrigan
(att_cel_followers_of_morrigan) Melee Infantry |
Melee Infantry |
Black Blades
(att_cel_black_blades) Melee Infantry
Celtic Axe Band
(att_cel_celtic_axe_band) Melee Infantry
Celtic Axe Warriors
(att_cel_celtic_axe_warriors) Melee Infantry
Celtic Band
(att_cel_celtic_band) Melee Infantry
Celtic Berserkers
(att_cel_celtic_berserkers) Melee Infantry
Celtic Nobles
(att_cel_celtic_nobles) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warband
(att_cel_celtic_warband) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warlord
(att_cel_celtic_warlord) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warriors
(att_cel_celtic_warriors) Melee Infantry
Celtic Woodrunners
(att_cel_celtic_woodrunners) Melee Infantry
Followers of Morrigan
(att_cel_followers_of_morrigan) Melee Infantry
Gazehounds
(att_cel_gazehounds) Melee Infantry
Pictish Axemen
(att_cel_pictish_axemen) Melee Infantry
Pictish Berserkers
(att_cel_pictish_berserkers) Melee Infantry
Pictish Swordsmen
(att_cel_pictish_swordsmen) Melee Infantry
Scatha's Teachers
(att_cel_scathas_teachers) Melee Infantry
Sighthound Spears
(att_cel_sighthound_spears) Melee Infantry
Wolfhound Spearmen
(att_cel_wolfhound_spearmen) Melee Infantry |
Missile Infantry |
Celtic Archers
(att_cel_celtic_archers) Missile Infantry
Celtic Bows
(att_cel_celtic_bows) Missile Infantry
Celtic Brigands
(att_cel_celtic_brigands) Missile Infantry
Celtic Crossbows
(att_cel_celtic_crossbows) Missile Infantry
Celtic Skirmishers
(att_cel_celtic_skirmishers) Missile Infantry |
Spear Infantry |
Celtic Levy
(att_cel_celtic_levy) Spear Infantry
Celtic Spearmen
(att_cel_celtic_spearmen) Spear Infantry
Celtic Spears
(att_cel_celtic_spears) Spear Infantry |
Melee Cavalry |
Mormaer Cavalry
(att_cel_mormaer_cavalry) Melee Cavalry |
Missile Cavalry |
Celtic Cavalry Raiders
(att_cel_celtic_cavalry_raiders) Missile Cavalry
Mounted Spear Raiders
(att_cel_mounted_spear_raiders) Missile Cavalry
Round Shield Raiders
(att_cel_round_shield_raiders) Missile Cavalry |
Siege Artillery |
Bastion Onager
(att_cel_onager_bastion) Siege Artillery
Celtic Onager
(att_cel_onager) Siege Artillery |
Admiral |
Long Fhada - Celtic Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_cel_berserker_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_marauders_lon_heavy) Melee Ship |
Melee Ship |
Long Fhada - Celtic Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_cel_berserker_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Chosen Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_chosen_celtic_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Elite Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_elite_norse_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Irish Galley - Celtic Heavy Marauders
(att_shp_cel_heavy_marauders_lon_light) Melee Ship
Irish Galley - Celtic Light Marauders
(att_shp_cel_light_marauders_lon_light) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_marauders_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Pictish Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_cel_pictish_berserker_marauders) Melee Ship |
Missile Ship |
Coracle - Celtic Bow Marauders
(att_shp_cel_celtic_bow_lon_light) Missile Ship |
Artillery Ship |
Artillery Currach - Celtic Artillery Crew
(att_shp_cel_artillery_lib_light) Artillery Ship |
Transport Ship |
Heavy Transport Boat - Celtic Band
(att_shp_cel_transport_heavy) Transport Ship
Light Transport Boat - Celtic Band
(att_shp_cel_transport_light) Transport Ship |
Ramming Ship |
Strike Currach - Celtic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_cel_boatmen_lib_light_ram) Ramming Ship
Assault Currach - Celtic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_cel_boatmen_lib_light_spike) Ramming Ship |
Fire Ship |
Fire Ship - Celtic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_cel_boatmen_dro_light_fs) Fire Ship |
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