Wei

Faction Overview	Strategic Overview	History

The Wei have the power of Tradition.

The marquisate of Wei was formed with the destruction of the once-mighty state of Jin almost 2 centuries ago, formed from the central regions of Jin. Bordering the Yellow River, Wei's lands are rich and productive, thus allowing the nation to support a vast number of cities as well as extensive trading routes utilising the course of the Yellow River, but in a world of political flux, Wei itself faces an uncertain future.

Hemmed in by the larger states of Zhao to the north and the rising powers of Yue and Chu to the south, the destiny of Wei is very much uncertain but for one thing: the rulers of Wei will have to assert their independence, as well as their influence. The rulers of Wei thus far have been wise to leverage their strengths in infrastructure and trade: but will it be enough to ensure their survival in a China now threatened by barbarians to the north and west, as well as her own internal disunity?

Faction Type: Northern Chinese National Bonuses: Scholars, Peasants, merchants and tradesmen created instantly. Cultural research at the Library 20% cheaper. Receive Herbology for free at the Assembly. Start with a Large City. New cities you found become Large Cities.
Unique Units: [Infantry] Tiong-Kek-P'openg (Heavy Ji infantry) Tiongn'lo-Sekpeng Bronze Swordsmen => Iron Swordsmen Spearmen => Heavy Spearmen Greataxe Infantry [Cavalry] (Wei can't train Iron Age cavalry, other than Chinese Light Cavalry) Mercenaries: [Chinese] Renegade Warlord (Chariot), Mercenary Crossbowmen, Mercenary Spearmen		Upgrades: Centralisation	Wonders: Chartres Cathedral Apostolic Palace White Tower Aachen Palatinate
Settlements:			Leaders:
Daliang Hebi Muye Fengquan Huixian Xinxiang Huojia	Yuanyang Yanjin Fengqiu Changyuan Yanhu Yongji Hejin Ruicheng Linyi	Wanrong Jishan Wenxi Xia Jiang Pinglu Yuanqu	Pang Juan Wei Si Wei Ji Wei Ying Wei He Wei Chi Wei Yu Wei Zeng Wei Jia