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Caledonii (Empire Divided) Governance Tier 5

Basic Hygiene

One of the main reasons Roman citizens despised and loathed barbarians was their smell. Roman bathrooms and toilets were well developed, turning the act of bathing into a ritual form of communal activity. However, barbarian tribes may have been more hygienic than is commonly perceived. The Germans, for example, took a bath of warm water every day after waking from sleep. A tribe's cleanliness often depended on the presence of nearby rivers or springs, which were considered good locations to build homes. Some tribes, such as the Britons, developed a cult of water deities and mystical guardians of springs. The rituals associated with these spirits involved washing sacred objects, such as the chariot of the Germanic goddess of fertility, Nerthus. This would suggest that the barbarians of higher status also washed themselves, sometimes with the use of slaves, in lakes and rivers, in order to bring themselves closer to the divine. Of course, a commander who promoted hygienic practices would also have more warriors at his disposal, as generally less people would die from disease and infected wounds.

Node Set Governance Tier 5

research_points 1200

cost_per_round 0

Effects

• +15% tax rate
• +5 sanitation (all regions)

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