The Nivkh (Umu)

The Nivkh
Map by Lungora
Leader	Umu
Capital	Tyr
Start Bias	Coast
Religion	Orthodoxy Yzngi (LR)
Culture req. mod	Eastern
Civilopedia

The Nivkh led by Umu is a custom civilization mod by Lungora and ExplosiveWatermelon, with contributions from Arilasqueto.

Overview

The Nivkh

The Nivkh are an indigenous people who occupy Sakhalin and Mainland Russia. They were traditionally semi-nomadic, and gained renowned as hunters, fishermen, and dog breeders. After their traditional lands were occupied by Russia, they faced many systematic issues brought on by the Russian government. Their traditional worship is shamanist, with a particular reverence for bears.

Umu

The hero Umu was born from an egg- the egg itself formed from the knee of a childless woman. In certain tellings of the story, he is bedridden for years until he grows up. Upon growing up, he learns that his parents have been murdered and sets off to avenge them. Typically, he used figurines and spirits to aid him in his quest. Although he was a strong combatant, his fights did not end in death. At the end of the story, Umu is typically married off and does well for himself.

Dawn of Man

Art by Arilasqueto

May your tale be told by poets renowned, great Umu of the Nivkh! Born weak, you grew up only to find your parents having been murdered. Setting off on a quest of vengeance, you found yourself with many allies to guide you. After completing your quest, you lived a prosperous life, and your story has found itself commonplace amongst your people.

However, your people have fallen on hard times. They need someone brave enough to lead them against their enemies! Can you lead your peoples along the cold ocean waters? Can you fend off your enemies? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: "Hello, my name is Umu. If you do not stand in the way of my justice, then by all means, let's discuss."

Introduction: "Greetings, I am Umu. The children of the Nivkh look up to me, so I best do them the service of representing them well."

Defeat: "The story isn't supposed to end like this. Mother, father... I'm sorry..."

Unique Attributes

The Nivkh (Umu)
Art by Arilasqueto Songs of the Bear God Expending a Great Person starts We Love the King Day in both the closest City and the Capital. During a We Love the King Day, nearby tiles grow Forests or Resources.
Art by Lungora Kakh Tu (Archer) Has the Woodsman promotion. May swap forms between Land and Naval when in a Coastal City. Generates Food on Forest resources as a Kakh Tu.
Art by ExplosiveWatermelon Kakh Mu May swap forms between Land and Naval when in a Coastal City. Generates Food on Coastal resources as a Kakh Mu.
Art by Lungora Yukola Ryv (Granary) Each turn, earn points towards Random Great Person, amount based on your population. Grants a burst of Culture upon population growth.

City List Tyr Ngyl'vo Ytyk' Visk'vo Miyoo Gaxan Okha Yrkyr' Nurgan Lung'yo Matnyr' Takhta Oremif Chir-unvd Dagi Pogibi Nil'vo Ngyd' Vyrgyt Maskaluvo Khankes' Viakhtu Valuevo Innoken Chkharvo Argy-pagi Nanghar Pogobo Nappi Chlya Tym Uskvo Kalma Evay Tamlavo Kharkor'vo Vachi Chavyo Mgrach Puir Tungor Ekhabi Tyrmyts' Pyrki Noglvo Urkdt' Tangi Korvo Shantar Koibgervo Pomyt' Lupolovo Tugar Pilvo Mago Mil'kovo Langry Pil'tun Oremif Lub'vo Tagry Uandi Chingai Ngamb'vo Gavan Tneyvakh Khoe Makarovka Chaivo Chnyrrakh Lad'vo

Spy List Kharkhin Tutin Pilgun Smedun Vadun Taligun Chryguk Aisik Lazruk Ngokhtik Myiguk Chvark

Strategy

Mod Support

Mod Support
Cities in Development	Yes?
Civ IV Traits	No
Community Balance Patch	No
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units	No
Events and Decisions	No
Historical Religions	Unknown
Map Labels	No
Rise to Power	Yes?
Renaissance Era Revised	Unknown
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 1
Last Updated:	12 October 2023

• Lungora: Lead Author, Design, Art
• ExplosiveWatermelon: Lead Author, Design, Code, Art
• Arilasqueto: Art