The Races

Aegyptians.

People of the Nile.

Mitanni

The horse Princes of the Mitanni are a group of city states more than a single country. They descended from steppe nomads who raided into the Middle East and remained there. Their chariots and horses were superior to those of the Egypt and even challenged the Hittites for a time.

Notes: 2H Char, Lt & Hvy, Archery, Vigorous, Proud

Greeks

The Greeks of this period are pre-classical, not yet the hoplite terrors they would become, but still formidable soldiers. In Turkey the Greek kingdom of Lydia was very powerful and used a considerable amount of cavalry rather than chariots. The Minoan kingdom, based on Crete, was at its peak and not yet destroyed by catastrophic volcanic explosions.

Notes: LongSpears, Javelins, Sword and Shield, Feat:Longspear&Shield. Lydians may have 2HAxe. Fast or Vigorous or dodge.

EDGE: Long Spear and Medium Shield. Req ST d8, AG d8. -1 to hit, Reach 1 (from Spear), Parry +2/+2 (from Shield, none from Spear).

Syrians

This is a generic grouping of people who occupy what is mostly modern day Israel and Lebanon. Along the coast most of them are Phoenicians.

Notes: Javelins, Archers, Dodge

Hittites

The Hititties are the dominant military power of this period, primarily because they developed iron working before most of the others and had a technological advantage. Their swords can cut through bronze swords and bronze armour. On top of this the Hittites were a basically aggressive nation, having fought battles with the Egyptians in the past and recently with the Mitanni and Lydians.

Notes: Swords (maybe iron), Archers, parry.

Libyans & Numidians

Living in the Desert of the west these are a primarily nomadic tribal race. They hire out as mercenaries and turn to banditry easily.

Notes: Numidians – archery and javelins, accurate. Libyans – Short spear and archery, fast.

Nubians

The Nubians are an African tribal race noted for their dark skins and fierce nature. They make excellent troops and are found in the employ of the better kings.

Notes: Axemen, Javelins, Strong

Kushites

Kushites are a nation of fanatical religious zealots who worship a single god. Depending on how strong their current king is they rise and fall from power. They have a capital at the junction of the two niles.

Notes: Berserk, Short Spear and archery

Desert People

This is a catch all title for anyone who has been born and raised in the Desert, mainly because their skins take on a more red colouring from the hostile environment they live in.

Ashrak

The Ashrak are a race that is like a cross breed between humans and jackals/dogs/wolves. They are the favoured of Anubis and live mostly in the Desert in small tribal groups. They make excellent warriors.

Arabs

Desert nomad tribes from the Arabian Desert.

Notes: Dodge, Javelins and Archery, Camels.

Romans

Far far away…

Babylonians

The Babylonians have risen in the far east where they have a legendary city with hanging gardens. They have taken control of much of the lands of the Mitanni after their defeat by the Great Pharoah and his allied army. They loom as a powerful unknown in the middle east.

Notes: Heavy chariots, archery, accurate.

Assyrians

Rumours come from the far north east of a new nation calling themselves the Assyrians. They are warlike and ride on huge powerful chariots crushing all those who stand before them. They are said to worship a dark god.

Notes: heavy chariots, cavalry, tough, sword and shield.

Scythians

Horse nomads from the Steppes who are natural horsemen. They are particularly skilled with the bow and skirmishing from horse back.

Notes: Born in the Saddle, archery, riding.

Phoenicians

Sea peoples who are excellent sailors and traders. They have founded several prosperous cities along the levant shores and in far Carthage.

Notes: boating.

Syracuse

A city founded by greek merchants that has flourished and now dominates most of Sicily and parts of southern Italy. They have a good relationship with Carthage.