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I just have one sincere request: please do not suggest replacing "these stupid units" with wyverns, rocs, etc. This city is designed based on the mythology of the indigenous peoples of South and Central America!!! :cool:

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Castle: Ziggurat

Hero: Haven't thought of one yet (but he will ride a big cat like a puma)

Description:

These cities are built around enormous golden temple-ziggurats (stepped pyramids). They are usually located deep in the jungles. The inhabitants of the Ziggurats are absurdly devoted to their king and priests. They have absolutely nothing against being regularly sacrificed. First and foremost, they fear foreigners who are eager for the gold, of which there is plenty in the ziggurats.

Short History:

For many thousands of years, the people of the Golden Empire of Calzla lived on a distant western continent without knowing hardship. The only threats to them were the beasts of the jungle. But over time, they ceased to fear even them and managed to tame some. Emperors came to power by inheriting the throne, celebrating their coronation with great sacrifices. The people of Calzla believed that through sacrifices to the gods, they could obtain blessings from them. However, by a slip of the gods, a ship belonging to an adventurer from the Falcon Empire arrived on the lands of the Calzla Empire. He returned to his homeland with news of an unseen people living in golden cities. More and more ships of foreigners began to arrive on the Western continent. The Falcon Empire dreamed of getting rich and converting the people of Calzla to its faith. Wizards dreamed of uncovering the secret knowledge of the Calzla priests. Demons found a new place where they could settle, after first destroying everything in their way. The Necromancers, meanwhile, suspected that the Calzla knew of certain forgotten necromantic rituals.

Units:

1. Itzpal. These predatory creatures resemble large butterflies with claws on the edges of their wings. They are fast and numerous, but not very strong. The Calzla were able to tame these creatures using the magic of their priests and deploy them in battle to distract the enemy or neutralize their archers.

Predatory Itzpal. A faster and stronger breed of Itzpal, distinguished from its kin by larger claws and wing coloration. Predatory Itzpals attack so swiftly that enemies do not have time to respond.

2. Stone-thrower. The warriors of Calzla prefer to use slings instead of bows. They are not as powerful, but a sling is much faster and manages to make two attacks. Unfortunately, Stone-throwers are very weak in close combat and do not even wear any armor.

Slinger. These are more skilled warriors who use improved slings. They not only hit harder, but can also stun the enemy for 1 turn.

3. Puma Warrior. The soldiers of the Calzla tribe neglect armor, but in each of them lives the spirit of a totem animal, granting them abilities greater than those of an ordinary human. Puma Warriors move faster than their armored opponents and manage to deliver two consecutive attacks with their small axes.

Jaguar Warrior. Jaguar Warriors are even more ferocious fighters. They are capable of surviving more damage and also possess the supernatural ability to regenerate their wounds.

4. Son of Coatlicue. These creatures are native inhabitants of the swampy jungles. They resemble serpents with a human torso and arms. Their own name is too difficult to pronounce, so the people of Calzla called them "Sons of Coatlicue." After many years, these reptile warriors and the people of Calzla united against foreign invaders. Sons of Coatlicue fight in close combat with spears, always striking first. And their ability to shed their skin allows them to reflect 5% of physical damage.

Coatlicue Fighter. Stronger and more experienced, these creatures also possess a hypnotic gaze. Once per battle, they can take control of a level 1-3 creature if they get close to it.

5. Acolyte. Beginning priests of the Golden Empire of Calzla also often participate in battles. They assist allied creatures with their magic. Their spellbook contains: Smite, Magic Arrow, and Slow. In close combat, they fend off enemies with bronze daggers.

Sun Priest. Experienced priests hold a fairly high position in society and are the ones who perform sacrifices. Priests sometimes accompany soldiers to war to help them with their charms. They have the "Sacrifice" ability — the priest kills an allied creature and receives 1 mana for every 2 creatures. He can accumulate mana above the allowed maximum. Only then can he use the Earth Shock and Resurrection spells.

6. Butcher. These creatures are chosen by the god of war himself. They resemble large multi-armed humans clutching various weapons. Butchers deal monstrous damage in close combat, but alas, they are not very well protected. Butchers have a 10% chance to deal double damage and are immune to mind-affecting magic.

Huitzilopochtli. The very incarnation of the god of war, protected by golden armor and armed with magical weapons. They possess a 15% chance to deal double damage.

7. Feathered Serpent. These rare dragons live only in the lands of the Calzla people. They resemble large winged serpents covered in feathers instead of scales. Feathered Serpents breathe a cone of fire and are immune to level 1-2 magic.

Quetzalcoatl. The most powerful and beautiful of the Winged Serpents are considered by the Calzla people to be almost the creators of the world. These creatures are powerful and wise. Quetzalcoatl is immune to level 1-4 magic and is capable of casting Meteor Shower or Celestial Shield spells.

Yes, that's not bad. I was also planning to add Jaguar Warriors. And let's put the heroes on a trot. :)

Problems: with the castle name. "Ziggurat" makes me think of the undead from Warcraft. We could call it something like "Abode," "Jungle," etc.

And also, the history is exactly the same as in the real world. That's not good.

Thoughts: replace level 6 – there are Rakshasas. I have an interesting idea (at least, I think it is):

Sonar. Young men of the Kalzla people, chosen by the gods and having undergone the initiation rite, become Sonars and gain enviable Power: their movements are so fast that the eye cannot catch most of their movements. Their reaction and strength increase, and they can also use Sun spells.

Description: a unit with not too much health. Their attack is very effective, plus enemies cannot retaliate. Ability: "super speed" - gives a 30% chance to dodge ranged or melee attacks.

Appearance: a swarthy young man of strong build with a spear. His eyes glow with a sun-orange light.

Quasar. Having gone through many battles and completed the Initiation rite, Sonars become Quasars - Chosen by the Sun. They gain almost unlimited energy. Their eyes glow with a blue-azure glow, and their movements are even faster.

Description: high initiative, 50% chance to dodge ranged or melee attacks, no retaliation. One big drawback is weak health.

You’re probably right :) But this is still a “rough” draft. It will need to be adjusted.

Mugaiz! Regarding khetsokuatly - did you watch too many cartoons with Godzilla?:D
But overall, it looks quite nice at first glance! I'll give a full assessment later, after I clean up.:)
For now, I'll say: for level 7, there are too many abilities! Either immunity or some of the spells need to be removed.

Forget it, Ghost! I only watch South Park and The Simpsons :D

As for the abilities, it seemed to me that some other feature is needed in addition to immunity. And then I remembered the magic dragons ;)

Come on, Ghost! I only watch South Park and The Simpsons :D

And regarding the abilities – it seemed to me that some other feature is needed besides immunity. And then I remembered the magic dragons ;)

What kind of trash are you watching!!! (says the intellectual third personality within me) And the second part of me really likes South Park (especially Kenny, who always dies :D), but I don't like The Simpsons!:D
And the abilities are too strong – that way, the winged lizard will defeat any creature, even phoenixes: cone-shaped breath, immunity to magic levels 1-4, spells!:eek: Have mercy on the necromancers!:D

Beautiful. I don't think a Castle should be made like that, but it's pleasant to read. It's really great. Thank you to the author :)

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Mugais! Regarding khetsoquatlya - did you watch too many cartoons with Godzilla?

Quetzalcoatl is the Aztec god of rain.

Quetzalcoatl is the Aztec god of rain.

So, we get: a god of rain (or his incarnation) breathing a cone of fire??? :eek:
By the way, using the real names of mythological characters from South American Indians is great, but they need to be somehow related to their prototypes. It's unlikely that a person familiar with mythology would find it normal that the god of rain has turned into an attacking, shaggy snake that breathes fire. It's like seeing a unit called Ilya Muromets in the form of a small horse with a hump on its back and big ears in a castle taken from Russian mythology. (Only three feet tall, with two humps on its back and ears a yard long

"Quetzalcoatl is one of the main deities of the indigenous peoples of Central America, a god-creator of the world, the creator of man and culture, the lord of the elements, the god of the morning star, twins, the patron of priesthood and science... he was the personification of the winds from the Atlantic, bringing moisture to the fields." He was mainly worshiped as the god of rain:)
P.S. - I'm so smart!:D:D:D

A couple of notes – Quetzalcoatl and Huitzilopochtli are still gods; it would be better to replace the units with their names with an embodiment of something else. Coatlicue – nagas, side view. It would be better to give them snake heads and human legs. Conquistadors would fit perfectly here – people from the Empire of the Falcon who adopted the faith of Caltzla, for which the priests armed them with deadly new weapons; the gunpowder for them is mined in the mines deep within the continent. Demons from Act 3 of Diablo 2 would also fit well.

"Quetzalcoatl is one of the main deities of the indigenous peoples of Central America, a god-creator of the world, creator of man and culture, lord of the elements, god of the morning star, twins, patron of priesthood and science... he was the personification of the winds from the Atlantic, bringing moisture to the fields." He was mainly worshiped as the god of rain:)
P.S. - I'm so smart!:D:D:D

Bravo! Encore!:D
Everything would be fine, but there's one "but": Mugais is writing about a race not from South America. Besides, Quetzalcoatl is a real deity, and we need a fictional one!:D

The image of the famous Quetzalcoatl has been widely used, and he always appears as a feathered serpent.

Who played "Might and Magic VIII"? Remember the ancient ruins around the island of Daggerwound. Winged serpent creatures lived there. Now, recall their name.

The image of the well-known Quetzalcoatl has been exploited for a long time, and it always looks like a feathered serpent.
Who played "Might and Magic VIII"? Remember the ancient ruins around the island of Daggerwound. Winged serpent-like creatures lived there. Now, recall their name.

I generally assumed that Quetzalcoatl is a transitional stage between dinosaurs and birds, and therefore I considered it a feathered lizard, not a snake.

Now you’ll know! Quetzalcoatl is a feathered serpent.

I'm curious to see what the creatures of Mugais will look like, because these... "butchers" don't really say anything to me, except that they remind me of horror movies or people at a slaughterhouse! :D
And tell me, what books do you get all these Uitzilopochtli and Coatlicue from?! :D