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Name: Megáli

Godess, mind you: Artemis

Wealth: 8

Army: 9.5. The Megálians don't use the traditional phalanx. Rather, their army consists of soldiers in the classic Corinthian helm, with a linothorax over riveted chainmail(and then padding). They carry long, straight-bladed swords (like this  design), small rectangular shields strapped to their forearm and short (at least by Greek standards) spears. Did I mention that they don't use bronze? The helmets and mail are iron and the swords and spearheads are steel. Rather than hoplite, severalof their enemies call their warriors "efkínitos aftá", or "nimble ones". This refers to the fact that the lighter equipment allows for more mobile fighting.

 Culture: Similar in many ways to Sparta. However, one thing they won't do is incest. A long-ass time ago someone noticed that birth defects occurred most often with unions of close relatives. Also, education is more valued.

Location: Crete

History: They themselves don't know much outside legends until about 300 years ago, when they settled on Crete.