Tomyris was the widow of a Scythian chieftain c. Here’s what Herodotus had to say, heavily paraphrased. In point of fact, outside a single military engagement reported by Herodotus and repeated by others ad nauseam, little that’s factual is known about Tomyris. She has been depicted artistically by the illustrious likes of Rubens, Allegrini, Mattia Preti and Gustave Moreau, even though no one knows what she actually looked like. The French poet Deschamps listed her as one of the nine “Lady Worthies” in his 14th Century ballades. The ancient Scythian “queen” Tomyris is mentioned in the “histories” of Herodotus, Strabo, Polyaenus, Cassiodorus and Jordanes. Would you like to visit? We could fit you for one of our pointy hats. Invitation to City: We have a city nearby. Invitation to Capital: Yes, my people are nomadic, but we still have a magnificent capital. Tomyris is a good friend to the worthy.ĭenounces Player: You are a wretched liar and cannot be trusted! You are the worst of your kind. Player Accepts Declaration of Friendship: Thank you, friend.ĭenounced by Player: No one will believe your hollow lies. Requests Declaration of Friendship: Friendship is the most valuable thing between nations. Refuses Player's Declaration of Friendship: My friendship is not given lightly. It is greatly appreciated.Īccepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: I will accept your friendship, but do not betray my trust. You do have a bow, yes?Īccepts a Delegation: Your delegation arrived bearing your tribute to the Empress. This is one of the ten extant letters ascribed to Scythian philosopher Anacharsis, although all of the letters are spurious.ĭelegation: I have sent you a trade delegation bearing a decorated gorytos as a gift for you. Mæ uælædaræs u skifag pælæz, mæ dzabyr myn akkag næu, mæ lystæn(?) u ægas syx, mæ xærinag u stongdzinadimæ bast. My clothing is a Scythian cloak, my shoes are the hard soles of my feet, my bed is the earth, my food is only seasoned by hunger. Fælæ kæd æcæg æmbal dæ-uæd balymæn uydzystæm. Næ fequyston - mači zӕhæd gadzræxatæj racæugæjyl tug nyuuardzæn. But if you are a true friend then we'll become friends.") "May nobody say that they didn't hear - blood will be spilled of those who turn against us. Let it be known between us: I will repay treachery with blood! But, if you are a true friend, we will have peace. The Empress falls, but I will be remembered. This is probably a reference to the story by Herodotus that she shoved Cyrus' head into a wineskin filled with human blood. You have betrayed the trust of Tomyris and now you will pay!
May you have many victories in times of peace. Our two nations have never been stronger. She speaks the Iron (pronounced like "e-ron") dialect of Ossetian, one of the few surviving languages of the Eastern Iranian family to which the Scythians' language belonged. Tomyris is voiced by Alina Irbekov Berezova. It'd be much like declaring war on two civilizations at once. Be very cautious if Tomyris is on the continent with you - a Surprise War against another civilization means you'll have her at your throat quickly. These locations will let them build plenty of mounted units and find desirable places to plant their Kurgans, a key component to them getting a Religion started (hopefully one where they can worship the God of the Open Sky Pantheon). They are a purely military civilization who wants to settle near Horses and other Pasture-based resources. The Scythians are the masters of the open Grasslands and Plains. All her units receive +5 Combat Strength when attacking wounded units, and heal up to 30 hit points (as of the Summer 2017 Update) when they eliminate a unit. She likes those willing to become her Declared Friends, but hates those who declare Surprise Wars on other civilizations, especially if declared against former friends or allies. Tomyris' unique agenda is Backstab Averse. Ride on, fierce queen, and may your friends be true just as your enemies falter. Great epics will be told of the horse warriors that ride forth from the steppe, and at the front line of every battle - they will find you. For it is from the back of your stallion that you shall look upon and lead the Scythian people. All people will tremble with fear and respect for you, great warrior Queen Tomyris.
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