Circassia, led by Ismail Berzeg, is a custom civilization by RawSasquatch, with contributions from Lasqueto, TopHatPaladin, and Zharques.
This mod requires Brave New World.
Overview[]
Circassia[]
Circassia, also known as Zichia, was a country and a historical region in Eastern Europe. It spanned the western coastal portions of the North Caucasus, along the northeastern shore of the Black Sea. Circassia was conquered by the Russian Empire during the Russo-Circassian War (1763–1864), after which approximately 99.5–99.8% of the Circassian people were either exiled or massacred in the Circassian Genocide.
Ismail Berzeg[]
Ismail Dogomuqo Berzeg was a Circassian military commander and politician who served as the 2nd leader of the Circassian Confederation from 1827 to 1839. He was also the princely leader of the Ubykh tribe and member of House of Berzeg. He took part in both military and political capacity in the Russo-Circassian War, and acted as a diplomat Circassia and England from 1838.
Dawn of Man[]
Art by RawSasquatch
Blessings be upon you, oh Hajji Thamade Ismail Berzeg. The Circassian Washington, you fought many times the Russians during their genocidal campaign against your people. It was you that declared the military confederation of the Circassian tribes in 1827, uniting most of Circassia by 1839 in order to provide a front against the invading force. You were born in the same year as the Russian invasion into your lands, and even as you grew old into your 80s, you were still leading the fight, taking Lazarevskoe, Velyaminovskoe and Mikhailovskoe on the Vulan River.
Oh brave Ismail Berzeg, your cause was not a successful one. Up to 3,500,000 Circassians were either killed or forcibly expelled to distant by the Russian Empire. Today is the day you can right those wrongs. Stand up for your people, put them on your backs and carry their worries. It will be a long struggle, and your belief may waver, but you must stand strong in the face of overwhelming force, and get back up again. Can you defeat the imperialists wishing to eliminate you and your people? Will you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?
Introduction: Welcome, traveler, to the lands of the Circassian people. You are an honored guest, and so long as you come in peace, I swear to you on my honor that you will be safe and cared for during your stay.
Defeat: Circassia's sons will never be tamed by the greedy and lustful.
Unique Attributes[]
Circassia (Ismail Berzeg)
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The Path Of Honor Religious Units, and any Units starting their turn stacked with one, move faster through Hills and may cross Mountains. While at War, Religious Units may be expended to annex City-States and their units outright. |
 Art by RawSasquatch |
Dzhigit (Cavalry)
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Aul (Walls)
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City List
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Music[]
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 HATTIKWAY (feat. Zaur Nagoy) |
 HAGAUJ (ХЬЭГЪЭУДЖ ГУП) - SHÆGÆROKWA (21may 1763-1864) Official music video |
| HATTIKWAY by Hagauj and Zaur Nagoy. | SHÆGÆROKWA by Hagauj. |
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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Full Credits List[]
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| Latest Version: | v 1 |
| Last Updated: | April 2025 |
- RawSasquatch: Author
- Lasqueto: Artwork (Civilization Icon)
- TopHatPaladin: Code (Lua)
- Zharques: Text (Civilopedias, Dawn of Man)