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  • Neolithic Era
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  • Akkadians
  • Elamites
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  • Hyksos
  • Kassites
  • Kurus
  • Lapita
  • Lulubi
  • Medes
  • Minoans
  • Mitannians
  • Nok
  • Tlatilcans
  • Classical Era
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  • Arverni
  • Burgundians
  • Cantabri
  • Cherusci
  • Dacians
  • Etruscans
  • Mochicas
  • Molossians
  • Numidians
  • Paracas
  • Parthians
  • Phrygians
  • Picts
  • Sabines
  • Scythians
  • Sirikwa
  • Tiwanakans
  • Tocharians
  • Urewe
  • Vandals
  • Vascones
  • Zapotecs
  • Medieval Era
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  • Alans
  • Armenians
  • Avars
  • Berbers
  • Bretons
  • Chancay
  • Chimú
  • Icelanders
  • Khazars
  • Kosraeans
  • Magyars
  • Makurians
  • Malinke
  • Marajoarans
  • Mon
  • Muisca
  • Normans
  • Ostrogoths
  • Somalis
  • Thai
  • Toltecs
  • Tuʻi Tonga
  • Visigoths
  • Wari
  • Wolof
  • Yap
  • Early Modern Era
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  • Baluba
  • Funj
  • Himba
  • Kongo
  • Lupaca
  • Malays
  • Ponapians
  • Tahitians
  • Tamils
  • Tarascans
  • Tlaxcaltecs
  • Tuvaluans
  • Yoruba
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INDEPENDENT PEOPLE

In Others' Lands

Independent Peoples may not grow to the same extent as the fully-fledged Empires of the world, but that doesn't mean they aren't important actors in their own right. Able to develop into single city-state nations, Independent Peoples can play a critical role in your own Empire's successes. Choose your battles carefully--they could be the world's kingmakers.

Independent people
Era
Name
Type
Description
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Wildlife
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Akkadians
Peaceful
Legend says that Akkad was founded by Sargon. Under their leader's rule the people have flourished, building roads, irrigation systems, and trade routes.
I
Elamites
Peaceful
The Elamites keep an eagle eye on friend and foe. Masters of timing and diplomacy, they are known to wait, and then strike at the right moment.
I
Hurrians
Violent
Acclaimed for their finely-crafted ceramics and metallurgy, Hurrian goods fetch commanding prices in markets across the known world.
I
Hyksos
Violent
Rumored to have slowly taken a peaceful stranglehold over the commercial city of Avaris, the Hyksos forge both war and peace with surrounding lands.
I
Kassites
Violent
Worshippers of the horse, the Kassites have helped spread the animals' popularity as both servants of agriculture and war.
I
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Kurus
Violent
Powerful and prosperous rulers, the Kurus devote great attention to religious practice and rituals.
I
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Lapita
Peaceful
Farmers and fishermen, the Lapita raise small animals and crops in addition to crafting ceramics with distinctive, stamped designs.
I
Lulubi
Violent
The rock relief above Luluban depicting King Anubanini trampling his foes pays testament to the fear that the Lulubi engender in their enemies.
I
Medes
Violent
The chroniclers of the time contend that the Medes formed from several nomadic tribes of the desert, including a hereditary group of priests, the Magi.
I
Minoans
Violent
Towering palaces, sophisticated drainage systems, and stunning frescoes, Minoan culture is affluent and status-driven.
I
Mitannians
Violent
Believed to have formed from roaming war-parties who exploited the power vacuum in the region, the Mitannians are a hard, militarist culture.
I
Nok
Peaceful
With hardy pearl millet providing a dependable food source, even in drought conditions, the Nok concentrate on their artistic endeavors, notably their terracotta sculptures.
I
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Tlatilcans
Peaceful
With crops of maize, amaranth, squash, and beans, supplemented by fowl and small mammals, the Tlatilcans are well fed, enabling to focus on their ceramic arts.
II
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Arverni
Violent
Characterized by recalcitrance and a refusal to surrender, the Arverni are also known for their excellent weapons and mastery of metallurgy.
II
Burgundians
Violent
An offshoot and ally of other Germanic tribes, the Burgundi split off and eventually founded their own homeland.
II
Cantabri
Violent
The Cantabrians are a people both fierce and independent; they are known for their rebellious spirit and vigor in defending their lands.
II
Cherusci
Violent
A warmongering tribe, there are whispers the leadership is split between policies of allegiance and rebellion with the region's major empires.
II
Dacians
Violent
Known for their fortifications and masonry, the Dacians skills in everyday crafts are less well known than their ability to defend their territory.
II
Etruscans
Peaceful
A great, if lesser known civilization, Etruscan society is known for its architecture, religious practices, and pioneering administration.
II
Mochicas
Peaceful
A group of autonomous settlements that share language and culture, the Mochicas are renowned for their vibrant and high quality copper work, ceramics, and crafts.
II
Molossians
Violent
An ancient Greek people mentioned in many epic poems, the Molossians are revered for their skills in Battle and their ability to hold a grudge.
II
Numidians
Violent
Hailing from arid and inhospitable lands, the Numidians are a hardy people whose cavalry is widely respected—or feared.
II
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Paracas
Peaceful
Irrigation and water management play an extensive role in Paracas culture, but the people are most famed for their stunning textiles.
II
Parthians
Peaceful
Seeking absolute loyalty from their dignitaries and people, the Parthian rulers lead pragmatically, even ready to install outsiders in positions of power.
II
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Phrygians
Peaceful
Famed for their distinctive caps and innovative ceramics, the Phrygians are also skilled musicians and capable warriors.
II
Picts
Violent
This Celtic people is known for their fierce desire for independence, waging Battles against unfriendly empires for as long they are present in their lands.
II
Sabines
Violent
An ancient tribe with descendants mingling in other major empires, the Sabines are part of many cultures via assimilation or conquest.
II
Scythians
Peaceful
A nomadic people originating from central Asia, the Scythians spread their cultural influences across the pontic steppes—primarily from horseback.
II
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Sirikwa
Peaceful
Living in connected huts built around saucer-shaped hollows designed to enclose their cattle, the Sirikwa are both master builders and proficient farmers.
II
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Tiwanakans
Peaceful
A site of pilgrimage, people travel vast distances to the Tiwanakan's capital to help build large monuments where they can worship the gods.
II
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Tocharians
Peaceful
Flourishing where desert oases bloom, the Tocharians welcome travelers along trade routes with fine goods and hospitality.
II
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Urewe
Peaceful
A sophisticated culture, the Urewe are famed for their craftsmanship. Their skill in ceramics and metalworking is near-unrivalled.
II
Vandals
Violent
This Germanic tribe is fearsome enough to suggest it will cause difficulties for the major players in its vicinity.
II
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Vascones
Peaceful
Isolated in rugged terrain, the Vascones are not easy to communicate with; their language is unlike any other across the world.
II
Zapotecs
Peaceful
Sturdy buildings, ball courts, and stunning jade jewelry can be found in Zapotec lands. Traders and farmers, they have created a thriving civilization.
III
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Alans
Violent
Raiders by tradition, the Alans are preceded wherever they go by their reputation for ferocity.
III
Armenians
Peaceful
Cursed or blessed with a location of geopolitical importance, the tenacious and independent Armenian culture has a long history of trade, diplomacy, and war.
III
Avars
Violent
An amalgam of horse-mounted nomadic tribes from the Steppes, the Avars use the stirrup to improve their maneuverability and increase the impact of their charges.
III
Berbers
Violent
Hailing from a sparsely inhabited wilderness, the Berber traders and warriors have triumphed in both peace and war with much larger powers.
III
Bretons
Violent
The traditional motto of this native Celtic people is "Kentoc'h mervel eget bezañ saotreti"—death before dishonor.
III
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Chancay
Peaceful
Sophisticated in the textile and ceramic arts, the Chancay ensure their dead are protected from evil spirits in the afterlife with powerful, magically-infused funerary garments.
III
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Chimú
Peaceful
In Chimú culture, the shell of the mollusk is highly-prized for its associations with the sea, rainfall, and fertility, and free-divers descend great depths to attain them.
III
Icelanders
Peaceful
Used to rigor and hardship, in times of war the Icelanders show their Norse roots as they fight with similar weapons and can travel easily on the sea.
III
Khazars
Peaceful
This semi-nomadic Turkic tribe rules a great trading empire; its commercial and military power means that it still receives tribute from many other peoples.
III
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Kosraeans
Peaceful
Organized around a powerful monarchy, Kosraeans place their king at the center of complex urban structures out of basalt and coral blocks.
III
Magyars
Violent
The Magyars sow terror during their fast and devastating raids; it was once believed that "ogre" was derived from another of their names: "Ungri".
III
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Makurians
Violent
Though a literate and highly-cultured people, the Makurians have little hesitation in raiding neighboring lands.
III
Malinke
Peaceful
Immortalizing their traditions and hereditary nobility, Malinke storytellers known as "griots" pass their history and mythology verbally from one generation to the next.
III
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Marajoarans
Violent
The earthen mounds of the Marajoarans offer elevated habitations and flood protection, but also serve defensive purposes when raiding parties return home.
III
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Mon
Peaceful
Particularly proficient in cultivating rice, the Mon can boast of their thriving traditions, spreading faith, and excellent cuisine.
III
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Muisca
Peaceful
Blessed with rich lands, the Muisca need not seek war to survive, yet they take pride in wrestling and other games of physical prowess.
III
Normans
Violent
With a reputation for bravery bordering on foolhardiness, the Normans are known for their martial skills as well as their culture.
III
Ostrogoths
Violent
Renowned for their military prowess, this Goth tribe has a terrifying reputation and has sacked cities belonging to much bigger empires.
III
Somalis
Violent
Well-organized and powerful, the Somalis use the wealth of their trading empire to maintain their independence and extend their commercial reach.
III
Thai
Violent
Born of indigenous revolts against powerful rivals, the irregular Thai soldiers are renowned for fighting in the extreme environments of their native lands.
III
Toltecs
Peaceful
An urban center of craftsmanship and architecture, the capital city of Tollan relies on the military orders of Eagle, Coyote, and Jaguar to control its lands.
III
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Tuʻi Tonga
Violent
With warriors equally at home in canoes and on the battlefield, the Tuʻi Tonga can travel far afield in search of conquest and tribute.
III
Visigoths
Violent
The Visigoth's warlike heritage is shown notably in their list of military feats. They are less known for their code of laws, which elevates the rights of women.
III
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Wari
Violent
Valorizing military conquest and ritual violence as a proof of submission, the Wari elite foster a warmongering culture.
III
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Wolof
Violent
Wolof heirarchy is highly turbulent, and prone to dynastic feuds. Wolof leaders are expected to lead their people to greatness—else be deposed.
III
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Yap
Peaceful
Sophisticated navigators, the Yap transport large stone disks called rai across considerable distances to be used as currency.
IV
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IV
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Baluba
Violent
Governed by both a king and a council of elders, the Baluba are expert artisans who draw extraordinary riches from the land.
IV
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Funj
Peaceful
An enviable economic powerhouse, the cosmopolitan Funj thrive thanks to peace and trade.
IV
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Himba
Peaceful
A semi-nomadic people, the OvaHimba relocate their humble homesteads from year-to-year, seeking fertile soil and plentiful water for their crops and herds.
IV
Kongo
Violent
Proud and wilfull, the Kongo inhabit a densely settled land whose easily available manpower and resources are controlled by their king.
IV
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Lupaca
Peaceful
With their herds of llamas and alpacas, the Lupaca control the surrounding areas, often employing llama caravans for trade with their colonies.
IV
Malays
Peaceful
The sultanate blends established cultural practices with newer Islamic traditions, making thriving, cosmopolitan Malacca an important waypoint on global trade routes.
IV
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Ponapians
Peaceful
Reflecting their highly stratified society, the Ponapians refine their environments to create isolated areas with dedicated functions.
IV
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Tahitians
Peaceful
For Tahitians, music and dance are more than artisitc pursuits—they help make up the rhythms of everyday life.
IV
Tamils
Peaceful
A culture with a rich literary tradition, the Tamils achievements are many and varied, and not limited only to the page.
IV
Tarascans
Peaceful
In the capital, the fabled city of the hummingbirds, it is reputed that the ceramic marvels are only matched by the iridescence of the hummingbird's wing.
IV
Tlaxcaltecs
Violent
Threats from powerful neighbors gave birth to the Tlaxcaltecs famous military might and organization, but if subdued they could become strong allies.
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Tuvaluans
Peaceful
Tuvaluans make use of abundant forest resources in myriad ways, from hewing tree trunks into canoes to braiding coconut fibers into rope.
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Yoruba
Violent
With their powerful cavalry and sophisticated administration systems, the Yoruba are a military force as organized as they are deadly.

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