Caria (Artemisia II)

Carian Empire
Map by DuskJockey
Leader	Artemisia II
Start Bias	None
Religion	Hellenism
Geography & Social Data
Empire Name	Caria Empire
Demonym	Carian
Capital	Halicarnassus
Mod Support
Culture	Classical
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

Caria led by Artemisia II is a custom civilization by DuskJockey.

Overview

Caria

Caria was a region of western Anatolia extending along the coast from mid-Ionia south to Lycia and east to Phrygia. The Ionian and Dorian Greeks colonized the west of it and joined the Carian population in forming Greek-dominated states there.

Artemisia II

Artemisia II of Caria was a naval strategist, commander, and the sister (later spouse) and successor of Mausolus, ruler of Caria. Mausolus was a satrap of the Achaemenid Empire, yet enjoyed the status of king or dynast of the Hecatomnid dynasty. After the death of her brother-husband, Artemisia reigned for two years, from 353 to 351 BCE. Her ascension to the throne prompted a revolt in some of the island and coastal cities under her command due to their objection to a female ruler. Her administration was conducted on the same principles as that of her husband; in particular, she supported the oligarchical party on the island of Rhodes.

Because of Artemisia's grief for her brother-husband, and the extravagant and bizarre forms it took, she became to later ages "a lasting example of chaste widowhood and of the purest and rarest kind of love", in the words of Giovanni Boccaccio. In art, she was usually shown in the process of consuming his ashes, mixed in a drink.

Dawn of Man

"Your people cheer for you, Artemisia II, most graceful and wise Queen and Satrap of Caria! You took to the throne of your realm at upon the death of your beloved brother, Mausolus of the Hecatomnid dynasty. Though many were outraged by your ascension, and some entertained thoughts of rebellion, you would quickly silence any doubts about your ability to rule, bringing the insolent client states of Latmus and Rhodes back into the Carian fold. Yet your grandest achievements lie not in conquest, oh great queen, but in dutiful and sincere affection for your dearly departed brother. In his honor and for the glory of the Hecatomnid dynasty, you ordered the construction of the grandest tomb in the ancient world at the royal city of Halicarnassus. It is a testament to your undying love that the great tombs built thenceforth bear the name "mausoleum".

Great Artemisia, queen by blood and by bond, rouse your strength once more for Caria's sake. Her old enemies encroach upon her possessions, and her allies struggle fiercely to escape. Can you erect an everlasting monument to the power and sagacity of the Hecatomnids through guile and grandeur? Can you create a civilization that will stand the test of time?"

Introduction: "Yet another foreigner comes to marvel at Caria's great monuments. I am called Artemisia, and you have me to thank for all the beauty that surrounds us."

Defeat: "Ah, sweet brother... Soon we will be together once more..."

Unique Attributes

Caria (Artemisia II)
Monumental Ambitions Completing a World Wonder yields Great Admiral points if the city is coastal, or Great General points otherwise. These Great People and owned units starting next to them are invisible to non-adjacent enemies.
Epibatai (Spearman) It begins with the Amphibious promotion, and and the ability to embark onto water tiles immediately. Provides +15% Combat Strength to naval melee units it is stacked with.
Ergasterion (Stone Works) Increases the city's output of Production. Does not require any resources or special terrains to be built, and also reveals a source of Marble upon conquering a foreign city.

City List Halicarnassus Mylasa Aphrodisias Miletus Alabanda Didyma Stratonicea Iasus Bargylia Plarasa Lagina Caryanda Myndus Tendeba Alinda Theangela Sibde Astragon Labraunda Medmasa Doris Pedasa Telmissus Harpasa Kalynda Myus Ceramus Marmaris Cnidus Loryma Kaunos Amos

Spy List Hecatomnus Mausolus Thales Phoroneus Anaximander Ada Labiena Euthydemia Hybrea Murena

Strategy

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
Ancient Greek Music – Artemis	Ancient Greek Music - Medusa's Lair
"Artemis" by Brandon Fiechter	"Medusa's Lair" by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

Mod Support

Mod Support
Additional Achievements	Unknown
Civ IV Traits	No
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	Unknown
Events and Decisions	No
Historical Religions	Unknown
Map Labels	Unknown
Rise to Power	Unknown
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes