Saxons Faction

The Saxons were first mentioned by name in Ptolemy's 'Geographica' in AD130, with reference to the "Saxones" tribe north of the Elbe River. Originally from along the northern European coast, their name is derived from their characteristic weapon, the 'seax' dagger.

During the early stages of the Roman Empire, the Saxons were fragmented and tenacious, gradually spreading across Europe with no singular leader. After the Romans pulled out of Britannia at the beginning of the 5th century AD, many Saxons settled there in their stead, laying the foundations of what would eventually become England. Those who remained on the continental mainland came into contact with the Franks, who went on to shape their destiny significantly. United under Clovis, the Franks brought much of Gaul under their control. This included Saxon tribes who, although subjugated, were able to remain largely independent, separated from their Frankish overlords and foes by the Harz and Hesse mountain ranges.

The Saxons still fiercely defend their pagan beliefs, upholding them despite determined advances from the Christian Franks. Two priests - both named Ewald - recently sent to convert them to Christianity, were instead been brutally murdered, dismembered and cast into the Rhine. The Saxons also raid their neighbours relentlessly, further drawing the ire of their western overlords.

Now Charlemagne has been crowned king of the Franks, his attention has turned to rebellious Saxon attitudes, and their unacceptable adherence to paganism. Led by their uncompromising king, Widukind, there will be no surrendering of Saxon beliefs - or of Saxon lands. Tyr will guide his people to ultimate victory!

Faction Name Saxons

Campaign main_attila

Culture att_cult_barbarian

Subculture att_sub_cult_barbarian_germanic_north

Military Group att_nor_saxons

Faction Group att_fact_group_barbarian

Faction Group

New Kingdoms
Nations are merely lines on a map. The true Kingdom is endless.

+200% conversion cost of the main chain
+200% conversion time of the main chain
Building conversion rate: -50%
[Not displayed] Building set used when a new barbarian horde spawns
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against champion-type agents

Political Parties

Other Nobles
Although ordinary people participate in civil government, the elders of the nobility are the wisest, and therefore the most qualified to give council.

The Saxons
Hailing from the north German plains and along the North Sea coast, the Saxons are a confederation of tribal raiders named for the deadly, curved daggers they carry.

Playable: True
Initial Power: 60
Income: +100 for every 10% damage caused to settlements during a battle.
Integrity: +4 when raiding
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against champion-type agents