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Descendents of the civilization the Greeks called Atlantis, the Turdetani are only the squalid successors to that legacy. Nevertheless, they retain a measure of dignity rooted in their highly unique language and customs. Where the other Iberian groups are at best culturizing barbarians, the Turdetani are a civilized nation in decline. As such, their cultural developments are a step above in many aspects compared to their rivals, but this goes both ways. Law and good order is under threat, especially with the encroachment of Phoenician merchants and pirates. The Carthaginians look at Iberia as a fruit to be harvested, and the Turdetani are poorly placed in that regard. More friendly relations have been established with the Greek colonies on the peninsula, chiefly because the Greeks do not come as full scale invaders but seem content rather with a position in the margins of the Western Mediterranean.
The Turdetani have been living in Iberia for longer than any other group, and they know the land well. Infrastructure can be put into place quickly and efficiently should only the proper flow of money and purpose be added. The prosperity of the Turdetani lands is in the hands of the wealthy few, and little is put to the use of the state. Furthermore, there is no middle class from which to draw soldiers. As a result, Iberian barbarian mercenaries are often resorted to. This must change soon if the Turdetani are to have any chance at survival. Indeed, they must regenerate quickly by the stimulation of new conquests. From this position they can look to the support of the earnest Greeks, or if the situation is more dire they may find it necessary to submit to Carthage. But if all is well, it may even be possible to work alongside Rome, that new burgeoning power in Italy, and together thwart Phoenician interests from opposing sides.
Such is the political position in Iberia for the Turdetani. A wise king of these ancient people will take inspiration from his barbarian neighbours in regards to lust for battle, as only through virtuous display will the elite spring to action. Additionally, he will find solace in making an exchange of precious commodities with the Mediterranean traders, so as to entrench the prestige of the Turdetani for all the long years to come.
- African Infantry
- Numidian Cavalry
- Aquitanian Sailors
- Scutarii
- Barbarian Light Cavalry
- Caetrati Infantry
- Cantabrian Cavalry
- Celtic Skirmishers
- Chosen Slingers
- Cretan Archers
- Gallic Cavalry
- Iberian Warlord
- Italic Skirmishers
- Massilian Sailors
- Numidian Skirmishers
- Phoenician Archers
- Phoenician Marines
- Spear Warband
- Tarentine Cavalry
- Thessalian Cavalry
- Thureophoroi
- Turdetanian Cavalry
- Turdetanian Nobles
- Turdetanian Spearmen
- Archery Range
- Bardic Circle
- Blacksmith
- Warlord's Stables
- Hall of Heroes
- Communal Farming
- Farms+2
- Land Clearance
- Great Market
- Warrior's Hold
- High King's Hall
- Warlord's Hold
- Market
- Mercenary Field
- Meeting Hall
- Mines+1
- Mines
- Muster Field
- Paved Roads
- Port
- Practice Range
- Roads
- Sewers
- Shipwright
- Weaponsmith
- Stables
- Stone Wall
- Tavern
- Sacred Circle of Coventina
- Shrine to Coventina
- Sacred Grove of Coventina
- Sacred Circle of Abnoba
- Shrine to Abnoba
- Sacred Grove of Abnoba
- Sacred Circle of Lugus
- Shrine to Lugus
- Sacred Grove of Lugus
- Trader
- Wooden Palisade
- Stockade