Masaesyli

Before the kingdom of Numidia was founded its people were divided in two Berber tribes – the Massylii and the Masaesyli. Both groups were skilled warriors, who regularly settled tribal and inter-tribal rivalries through combat. However, the Massylii also had strong relations with Carthage, which is one of the main reasons why the Masaesyli may wish to align themselves with Rome should the opportunity arise. With the right allies, a Masaesyli king could transform his fledgling kingdom into a prospering African power of some note.

On the other hand, as a powerful, warlike tribe, the Masaesyli are now faced with the opportunity to forge their own destiny, free from interference by the regional superpowers. They might seek to unite with their western cousins – the Gaetulians – peacefully or through other means, and an expansion to the eastern province of Phazania is also on the cards. Whichever route they choose, the Masaesyli's chief desire is the union of all the Berber peoples, so that they might build a fortress-nation of fertile north Africa.

Faction Name Masaesyli

Campaign main_rome

Culture rom_Eastern

Subculture sc_rom_numidian

Military Group dk_numidian

Faction Group rom_faction_group_desert

Faction Group

Masters of the Desert
Experienced in desert warfare and assiduous in working the land, the indigenous peoples of the region are slow to adopt new methods.

Desert Warriors: +10% morale for all units during battles in the desert
Deep-Rooted Traditions: -7% research rate

Political Parties

Massylii
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Carthaginian Supporters
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Roman Supporters
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Musulamii Separatists
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Gaetulian families
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Lybian Families
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Masaesyli
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Playable: True
Initial Power: 35
Desert Ambushers: +50% chance of successfully launching an ambush
Hit and Run: +12% shots per minute for all cavalry units