Parthia (Mithridates I)

Parthian Empire
Map by TarcisioCM
Leader	Mithridates I
Capital	Nisa
Start Bias	Desert
Religion	Zoroastrianism
Culture req. mod	Iranian
Traits req. mod	Aggressive, Expansive
Map Labels Language req. mod	Middle Eastern
Civilopedia

Parthia led by Mithridates I is a custom civilization by TarcisioCM, with contributions from Danrell and Pouakai.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

Parthia

The Parthian Empire - also known as the Arsacid Empire - was founded in the mid-3rd century bc by Arsaces I of the Parni tribe, who conquered the region of Parthia, then a satrapy of the Seleucid Empire. It then greatly expanded, conquering all of the eastern Seleucid satrapies and becoming a major political and cultural power in ancient Iran. They are well known for their great use of cavalry, having managed to defeat the Roman Republic at the Battle of Carrhae with a much smaller army of Horse Archers and Cataphracts.

Mithridates I

Mithridates I was king of the Parthian Empire from 171 BC to 138 BC, succeeding his brother Phraates I. He made Parthia become a major political power by expanding the empire to the east, south and west, conquering much of the Seleucid Empire and their satrapies. Because of his many conquests and religious tolerance, he has been compared to other Iranian kings such Cyrus the Great.

Dawn of Man

Hail mighty Mithridates, the Kings of Kings, greatest ruler of the Parthian Empire! Under you command Parthia grew and expanded, by defeating on battle valorous enemies; Bactria to the east and the Seleucids to the south. Your empire soon had control of all Persia and Mesopotamia, thus the path of the wealthy Silk Road. The empire you helped to forge became one of the greatest powers of your time, rivaling even the proud Romans to the west.

Art by TarcisioCM

Great King of Kings Mithridates, your men call for the return of a ruler capable of pushing this mighty empire even beyond! Will you defeat your foes with courage and skill, as you did before? Can you unite the Persian people under your command? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: I welcome you to Parthia, my great and ever-expanding empire, for I trust you are a wise leader; one that won't oppose the growth of mighty Parthia. Now, we may speak about trade and cooperation.

Introduction: Hail there foreigner to my mighty realm of Parthia, an Empire of unmatched strength and uncountable wealth. I must welcome you to my lands as a friend, but I must warn you that to oppose Parthia is to renounce your will to live.

Introduction: I am the fifth Arsaces, Mithridates I, the son of Phriapatius, and the King of Kings. I rule this great empire of Parthia.

Defeat: My Empire is torn apart. I must now join it's fate. Please, rule these lands seeking inspiration in Asha, rather than Druj.

Defeat: I thought to be doing what was right, but if it came down to this, I was most certainly wrong. May you find wisdom to rule these lands in Ahura Mazda.

Unique Attributes

Parthia (Mithridates I)
Art by TarcisioCM The Persian Horde The Capital yields 3 Horses. Each additional city yields 1 Horse. Mounted units gain +25% Combat Strength when adjacent to another friendly unit.
Art by TarcisioCM Grivpanvar (Horseman) +25%  Combat Strength (15 vs 12) Ignores enemy zones of control Starts with the Local Nobility promotion (when garrisoned in a conquered city, increases Production and yields +1 Happiness and Gold) -1 Movement (total 3)
Art by TarcisioCM Shivatir (Chariot Archer) +50%  Combat Strength (9 vs 6) +10%  Ranged Strength (11 vs 10) Ignores enemy zones of control May move after attacking and retreat before combat if outnumbered Unlocked at Horseback Riding -1 Range (total 1)

City List Nisa Ctesiphon Ecbatana Hecatompylos Susa Asaak Herat Merv Farah Fars Hatra Charax Mazun Margiane Epardus Tabae Apamea Tambrax Saramana Rhagae Traxiane Laodicea Kangavar Babylon Seleucia Persepolis Nineveh Artemita Abarshahr Ashgabat

Spy List Azi Dabir Firuz Gaspar Shahzad Aga Marjane Peri Sartaj Yasmin

Strategy

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
Epic World Music - The Imperial City	Epic Persian battle music - At the Gates of Babylon
""The Imperial City", composed by BrunuhVille	"Epic Persian battle music - At the Gates of Babylon", composed by Antti Martikainen

Mod Support

Mod Support
Additional Achievements	Unknown
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Historical Religions	Unknown
Map Labels	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions

Hire Court Gosan

We must hire the greatest minstrel to sing poems in our name and praise our deeds through the nation! However, this task might prove itself to be quite hard since the greatest Gosans are employed hereditarily by the other Royal Houses.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be Parthia
• May only be enacted once per era

Costs:

• [200 * # of eras]  Gold
• 1  Magistrate

Rewards:

• A Great Musician appears in your Capital that increases happiness when inside cities
• Gain [5 * current output] Culture

Revive Iranian Traditions

If we are truly the successors to the great ancient rulers of these lands, we must prove it so through our culture, language and religion.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be Parthia
• May only be enacted once
• Must have conquered a foreign Capital

Costs:

• [150 * # of eras]  Gold
• [100 * # of eras]  Culture

Rewards:

• 2  Magistrates
• Courthouses are built 33% faster and generate 1  Gold

Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now listening to your ministrels and using your tunics. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."

Full Credits List

Dropbox Download
Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 9
Last Updated:	14 March 2015

• TarcisioCM: Author
• Danrell: Unit models
• Pouakai: Civ icon
• BrunuhVille: Peace Theme
• Antti Martikainen: War Theme