Bulgaria led by Simeon I is a custom civilization by JFD, with contributions from Alga, DarthKyofu, Janboruta, and Zharques.
This mod requires Brave New World. It replaces the City-State of Sofia with Berat.
Overview[]
Bulgaria[]
Asparukh and his successors established their court, which they built of stone, at Pliska, northeast of modern Shumen, and a religious centre at nearby Madara. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Bulgars kept their settlements distinct from those of the Slavs, from whom they accepted tribute. They maintained a mixed pastoral and agricultural economy, although much of their wealth continued to be acquired through warfare. Asparukh’s successor, Tervel (701–718), helped to restore Emperor Justinian II to the Byzantine throne and was rewarded with the title “caesar.”
On the whole, however, relations with Byzantium were hostile, and the 8th century was marked by a long series of raids and larger campaigns in which the Byzantine forces were usually victorious. Bulgaria recovered under Khan Krum (reigned 803–814), who, after annihilating an imperial army, took the skull of Emperor Nicephorus I, lined it with silver, and made it into a drinking cup. Under Krum’s successors Bulgaria enjoyed an extended period of peace with Byzantium and expanded its control over Macedonia and parts of what are now Serbia and Croatia.
Simeon I[]
Simeon I was the Emperor of the Bulgarians and Romans during the height of the First Bulgarian Empire. Simeon's successful campaigns against the Byzantines, Magyars and Serbs led Bulgaria to its greatest territorial expansion ever, making it the most powerful state in contemporary Eastern and Southeast Europe. His reign was also a period of unmatched cultural prosperity and enlightenment later deemed the Golden Age of Bulgarian culture. During Simeon's reign, the newly independent Bulgarian Orthodox Church became the first new patriarchate besides the Pentarchy, and Bulgarian Glagolitic and Cyrillic translations of Christian texts spread all over the Slavic world of the time.
Dawn of Man[]
Art by DarthKyofu
Hail to the emperor Simeon, Tsar of the Bulgarians and of the Romans. Ascending to the Bulgarian throne in 893 AD as a mere prince, your rule would see you raise the First Bulgarian Empire to rival the mighty Byzantium. With great victories against the Magyars, Serbs, and the Byzantine Empire, you would raise yourself to the title of emperor and Bulgaria to the greatest extent of its empire. But so too would you oversee a veritable golden age of culture and enlightenment, leaving your reign as Bulgaria's greatest.
Great emperor, a return to the age when all feared and envied Bulgaria's greatness is upon you. Can you do battle against the great empires of the world to carve out Bulgaria among them? Can you bring forth from your people the great wisdom and spirit of your ancestors? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?
Introduction: You know my title, so speak it. I am Simeon I, Tsar of the Romans, and emperor of Bulgaria.
Defeat: I cannot fault you your lust after my empire.
Unique Attributes[]
Bulgaria (Simeon I)
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 Art by JFD |
Tsar of the Romans Conquering cities expands the borders of already captured cities. Under a Peace Treaty, tiles acquired and cities founded by the enemy Civilization are conceded to you. Acquiring tiles during war generates |
  Art by Agla and Janboruta |
Bagatur (Horseman)
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Literary School (University)
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City List
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Spy List
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Music[]
| Peace Theme | War Theme |
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 Stara Baśń Soundtrack Chram |
 Stara Baśń Soundtrack Atak Wikingów |
| "Chram" from the soundtrack of Stara Baśń | "Atak Wikingów" from the soundtrack of Stara Baśń |
Mod Support[]
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Additional Achievements
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Ethnic Units/R.E.D.
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Map Labels
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Unique Cultural Influence
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YnAEMP
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Yes |
Full Credits List[]
| Steam Workshop | |
| Latest Version: | v 1 |
| Last Updated: | April 2025 |
- JFD: Author
- Alga: Artwork (Unit Icon)
- DarthKyofu: Artwork (Leaderscene, Unit Flag, Civilization Icon); Text (City List)
- DJSHenninger: Text (Civilization Pedia)
- Janboruta: Artwork (Map)
- Zharques: Artwork (Leader Pedia)