Minoans (Minos) (LastSword)

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Kingdom of Minoa
Leader	Minos
Capital	Knossos
Start Bias	Coast
Religion	Atanodjuwadja Cult
Culture req. mod	Classical
Civilopedia

Minoa led by Minos is a custom civilisation created by LastSword, with contributions from hokath and Barathor.

This mod requires Gods and Kings & Brave New World.

Overview

Minoa

Minoan, Any member of a non-Indo-European people who flourished (c. 3000–c. 1100 bc) on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age. The sea was the basis of their economy and power. Their sophisticated culture, based at Knossos, was named for the legendary King Minos. It represented the first high civilization in the Aegean area. The Minoans exerted great influence on the Mycenaean culture of the Greek islands and mainland. Minoan culture reached its peak c. 1600 bc and was noted for its cities and palaces, extended trade contacts, and use of writing. Its art included elaborate seals, pottery, and, notably, the vibrant frescoes decorating palace walls, which depicted both religious and secular scenes, including goddesses reflective of a matriarchal religion. Palace ruins show evidence of paved streets and piped water. Familiar Minoan art motifs are the snake (symbol of the goddess) and the bull and leaping dancer, also of mystical significance.

Minos

Minos appears in Greek literature as the king of Knossos as early as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Thucydides tells us Minos was the most ancient man known to build a navy. He reigned over Crete and the islands of the Aegean Sea three generations before the Trojan War. He lived at Knossos for periods of nine years, where he received instruction from Zeus in the legislation which he gave to the island. He was the author of the Cretan constitution and the founder of its naval supremacy.

Dawn of Man

Sun and the Serpent watch over you, oh mythical and wonderous King Minos, Ruler of Crete, Ancestor of Greece. Contemporaries of the Ancient Egyptians, your people were the foremost naval power in the Levant for hundreds of years. The tales of your exploits on Earth fell into mystery, and only clues remain as to the extent of your power. Did you truly demand human sacrifice of Athens? Were the caverns under your palace the twisted labryinth of legend? We will carry your secrets to the underworld, mighty king.

Son of the Goddess, you come to this new world as its God-King! The power of the Earthshaker is broken, and we live no longer in the shadow of his fiery wrath! Will you rebuild the glorious metropolis of Knossos? Will your navy bring the sophistication of Crete to every corner of this uncultured world? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Leaderscene by LastSword

Introduction: "Ariadne watch over your house, noble traveller! Please, I know it's hard, but try not to fall madly in love with me."

Introduction: "Welcome to my palace, traveller. I am Minos, King of Legend! Now tell me, have you seen any suspicious Great Engineers recently?"

Defeat: "Kill me in the autumn... and I shall arise... in... spring..."

Defeat: "Argh... This toga... is... ruined."

Strategy

Unique Attributes

Minoa (Minos)
Art by LastSword Cretan Cuisine +2 Tourism when meeting civilizations who are not at least Familiar with you.
Art by LastSword Penteconter (Trireme) No tech requirement -44% Production cost (25 vs. 45) -2 Combat Strength (8 vs. 10) Can establish a one-time Trade Route if within the borders of a foreign coastal city
Art by LastSword Anaktora (Zoo) Available at Machinery -20% Production cost (160 vs. 200) Can hold up to three Great Works; instead of Culture or Tourism, a Great Work of Writing here will yield +5 Culture, Art will yield +2 Happiness, and Music will yield +8% Food

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
Minoans - Minos - Peace	Civilization V OST - Alexander War Theme - Epitaph of Seikilos
"?" from the soundtrack of Anno 1701.	"Alexander War Theme" from the soundtrack of Civilization V.

Mod Support

Mod Support
Civ IV Traits	No
Community Balance Patch	Unknown
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Ethnic Units	No
Events and Decisions	No
ExCE	No
Map Labels	No
Mercenaries	No
Piety	No
Sovereignty	No
Unique Cultural Influence	No
Wish for the World	No
YnAEMP	With Patch

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	BNW v. 12
Last Updated:	25 Jan 2020

• hokath: Text.
• Barathor: Penteconter model.
• LastSword: All else.