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Alani (Empire Divided) Culture Tier 6

Gather Royal Storytellers

The barbarian peoples did not record their history, relying instead on individual memory and word of mouth to preserve significant events and famous deeds. Bards were poets and storytellers who sang songs recalling feats of bravery and heroism, as well as lineages and family histories of nobles and the ruling household. A bard could enchant his audience with his voice, raising their spirits and morale. Chieftains and nobles often employed these singers to provide entertainment during large feasts. Thus, they had a higher status in the tribe's warrior society. In order to preserve their tales, bards had apprentices to whom they passed on their poems and songs. The Romans despised barbarian bards, not just as savages, but as the main obstacle to Romanisation, since their songs prevented tribes from conforming to Roman ideals. Eventually, however, during the early 4th century AD, a massive surge in the adoption and popularity of Christianity led to the decline of the bard's relevance.

Node Set Culture Tier 6

research_points 1400

cost_per_round 0

Effects

• +30% wealth from culture (all regions)
• +50% wealth from entertainment (culture) (all regions)

Requires
Requires Technologies	Blood Ties