Fabulously wealthy in gold, precious stones, and salt, the Muisca watch over the northern Andean highlands with skilled ranged soldiers and potent, mysterious priests. Ingenious craftsmanship and thriving trade networks have spread the legend of their prosperity far beyond Muisca borders, where it has even reached the ears of avaricious conquistadors. Despite the divisive war between the Zipa and Zaque demigods, the hidden Muisca mountain refuges should defy conquest and subjugation.

Bonuses

• Advancing to the next Age costs less gold.
  
• Settlements cost less and heal nearby units.
  
• Champi Warriors and Archery Range units get increased melee armor in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Ages.
  
• Monks regain faith faster.
  
• Caravan and Guilds are free.
  
• Team Bonus: Natural gold sources last longer.

Unique Units

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Guecha Warrior

Guecha warriors were elite Muisca soldiers who gained significant social status through military victories. They carried a variety of weapons, but commonly utilized javelins and long shields. Guecha warriors carried their predecessors' mummified remains into battle, believing that the fallen warrior’s body could lend them strength, fierceness, and deadly skill.

This formidable javelineer excels against ranged soldiers and regenerates whenever a nearby Guecha Warrior dies.

Temple Guard

The Muisca had a strong religious tradition, which they practiced at locations such as the beautiful Sun Temple of Sugamuxi. They defended these wealthy sites fiercely against predatory rivals, whether they be Spanish conquistadors, German explorers, or fellow Muisca.

This zealous heavy infantry attacks faster the longer it remains in combat and will fight to the bitter end.

Unique Technologies

Herbalism

Advanced knowledge of local flora allowed the Muisca to reap numerous health and vitality benefits from the northern Andean environment.

Effect: Archer-line and Champi Warriors move faster.

Huaracas

The huaraca was a sling common in the Andean region. Easy to use and capable of swiftly hurling stones over vast distances, it remained an accessible and dangerous missile weapon throughout the region’s history.

Effect: Slingers gain additional range and train faster.

Muisca Castle

Muisca Wonder

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The bold, honorable Tupi prowl the eastern jungles, escarpments, and coasts of South America with formidable warbands of infantry and ranged soldiers. Wide geographical distribution grants them easy access to a variety of resources, while prudent frugality promotes sustainable use of arms and armaments. As foreign arrivals reshape the internal and external tribal relations, the Tupi trust in their large numbers and skilled diplomacy to endure whatever adversity comes their way.

Bonuses

• Start with additional resources.
  
• Villagers can garrison in Settlements.
  
• Fallen units return a percentage of their cost.
  
• Archery Range and Barracks upgrades cost less food.
  
• Team Bonus: Towers and Castles provide extra population space.

Unique Units

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Blackwood Archer

Tupi bows were usually made with blackwood and were larger than traditional European bows. The Tupi sometimes made flaming arrows by tying cotton to an arrowhead, dipping it in wax, and then igniting it. They also created poison arrows by using stingray spines as arrowheads.

Blackwood Archers are inexpensive and train in pairs, allowing armies of them to be fielded extremely quickly.

Ibirapema Warrior

While Tupi bows were multifaceted weapons, the ibirapema was imbued with ceremonial significance. It was decorated with feathers and colorful paint, and used in ritual killings of enemies. The Tupi also deployed ibirapemas in close combat situations.

These hulking heavy infantry units swing a massive club at enemies, dealing area damage.

Unique Technologies

Caciques

The cacique was the chieftain of an indigenous tribe. These charismatic leaders boosted the morale of their warriors and took charge of their tactical movements on the battlefield.

Effect: Champi Warriors and Slingers attack faster.

Curare

Curare is a plant-based poison historically used to tip weapons and projectiles throughout much of Central and South America. Depending on quantity and concentration, the poison can cause weakness, local paralysis, and even asphyxiation.

Effect: Foot archers and fortifications deal poison damage over time.

Tupi Castle

Tupi Wonder

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