Northumbria (Oswiu)

Northumbria
Leader	Oswiu
Capital	Eoforwic
Religion	Christianity, Anglicanism (HR)
Government req. mod	Monarchy
Culture req. mod	Western
Traits req. mod	Aggressive, Creative
Civilopedia

Northumbria led by Oswiu is a custom civilization by DJSHenninger.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

Northumbria

Northumbria was a medieval Anglian kingdom, in what is now northern England and south-east Scotland, becoming subsequently an earldom in a unified English kingdom. Northumbria was formed by Æthelfrith in central Great Britain in Anglo-Saxon times. At the beginning of the 7th century the two kingdoms of Bernicia and Deira were unified. Bernicia and Deira were first united by Aethelfrith, a king of Bernicia who conquered Deira around the year 604. He was defeated and killed around the year 616 in battle at the River Idle by Raedwald of East Anglia, who installed Edwin, the son of Aella, a former king of Deira, as king. Edwin, who accepted Christianity in 627, soon grew to become the most powerful king in England. Edwin was defeated by an alliance.

Oswiu

Oswiu was a son of Aethelfrith of Bernicia, who ruled both Bernicia and Deira through conquest. However, Aethelfrith was killed in battle in 616 and Edwin of Deira became the new king of both kingdoms. The four year old Oswiu was then exiled along with his brothers and supporters until the death of Edwin in 633. Oswiu spent his childhood in a Gaelic environment, and was fluent in Old Irish. Oswiu's brother Oswald became king of Northumbria after Edwin's death, although the exact date of Oswiu's return to Northumbria is not known.

Dawn of Man

Art by DJSHenninger

The light shines upon you, revered King of Bernicia, Deira and Mercia! You are regarded as one of the most successful rulers of Northumbria. Though Penda of Mercia was the dominant king of the British Isles in the first years of your reign, you would soon rise to become the most powerful ruler of all of Britain! Penda would arrogantly invade Bernicia, but could not ever know that you would kill him, along with many of his powerful allies! Though commanding an inferior army, you emerged victorious and the death of Penda meant the beginning of your rule's absolute peak! You became King of Mercia and your influence reached far beyond the Northumbrian realm. Even though you lost this dominant position soon afterwards, you remained an extremely influential figure.

King Oswiu, re-establish your dominance in this realm! Raise your armies and subjugate all the minor civilizations surrounding your empire! Will Northumbria be known as a major cultural and religious center yet again? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: "Halt! My mind and power are superior in these lands. Are you a man of God whom I can trust to enter Northumbria?"

Introduction: "Who are you to approach the mightiest king of the entire British Isles?"

Defeat: "Northumbria was founded from ashes and so will be rebuilt from them. In the name of God I pledge it will be so."

Defeat: "Your armies have fought more valiantly than mine, but Northumbria's people will not be content. In God's name they will respond, and you will be brought to justice."

Unique Attributes

Northumbria (Oswiu)
Art by DJS Bretwalda Starting from the Medieval Era, City-States you pledged to protect may join your side after a set amount of time, once they are your Ally. Time is based on the number of Tiles owned and difference in Culture.
Art by DJS High Cross (Amphitheater) Units trained in this City provide Culture, which also contributes to the Culture cost of acquiring new Tiles.
Thegn (Horseman) Not classified as a mounted unit, but instead a melee unit. Does not require Horses, but does require Iron. Same promotions as a mounted unit would have. Land units adjacent to the Thegn gain extra Combat Strength depending on the less HP they have.

Mod Support

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

Events and Decisions

Convene the Synod of Whitby

Our empire is divided by two liturgical traditions, namely the Ionan and the Roman tradition. Both of these traditions assume a different date for Easter, raising tensions in the empire considerably. Let us convene a synod in Whitby and decide which tradition to adopt.

Requirements:

• Player must be Northumbria (Oswiu).
• May only be enacted from the beginning of the Medieval Era.

Costs:

• 1000 Gold.
• 2000 Faith
• 1 Magistrates.

Rewards:

• Free Cathedral in the Capital
• A Golden Age begins.

Deal with the Mercian revolt

Three Mercian Noblemen have risen and revolted against Northumbria! They intend to install the son of your former rival Penda, Wulfhere, on the Mercian throne. This will surely undermine our authority. Shall we deal with them by force or should we resolve this crisis politically?

Requirements:

• Player must be Northumbria (Oswiu).
• Must have conquered a Capital.
• May only be enacted from the beginning of the Medieval Era.
• May only be enacted once per game.

Costs:

• 1000 Gold
• 2 Magistrates.

Rewards:

• City-States that fear your military generate +3 Influence per turn
• Gold Gifts provide +50% more Influence.

Lindisfarne Monastery

The Irish Monk Aidan has come to our kingdom to spread Christianity. He requests permission to establish a monastery on the island of Lindisfarne.

Option 1: Let him found a magnificent monastery on the island!

• Lose 100 Faith
• A free Monastery appears in your Capital.

Option 2: Apprehend the man and burn him in public!

• Lose 100 Golden Age Points
• Receive +2 Happiness

The Death of Oswine

Oswine, the king of Deira, has perished! The people appear to blame you, my lord. What should we do about this?

Option 1: Build an Abbey at Gilling in honor of Oswine. Prayers will be said for him.

• Lose 100 Gold.
• A We Love the King Day starts in the Capital.

Option 2: We cannot let the blind foolishness of the people misguide us.

• Lose 100 Faith
• Gain 200 Gold

Unique Cultural Influence

Our people are now reading your Lindisfarne Gospels and admiring your insular art. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture.

Full Credits List

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Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	2
Last Updated:	25 March 2016

• DJSHenninger: Author.