Barbarians
Relatively unknown to the Greeks and Romans until they took up arms and reached the Mediterranean, the Celts were the first of the peoples known as 'barbarians'. Celtic warriors marched into Northern Italy, while others traveled east to ravage Greece and Macedonia. Barbarians use their sword infantry, cavalry, archers, and war dogs to devastating effect. Their mobility, ability to utilise cover in forests, as well as their penchant for demoralising their enemies, makes them a true wildcard in battle.
Commanders
Arminius
Arminius, the Roman turncoat, balances reckless, swift attacks with infiltration and ambush tactics. His abilities to quickly turn the momentum of battle in his favour and whip his troops into frenzy can be paired with his talent for disguising himself as an enemy’s ally to strike a truly devastating blow.
Vercingetorix
Vercingetorix, Chieftain of the Arverni, is able to plow through units and defend key areas. His skills allow you to lock your units' morale and deliver a powerful conflagration to a surrounding area, turning enemies to ash. His ability to only succumb to damage after completing an order means Vercingetorix is defiant until the end.
Boudica
Fuelled by blind fury and brute force, Boudica is a ruthless leader who sows chaos on the battlefield. You’ll find no clever tactics or drilled formations in the Iceni’s war parties, but an army of staunchly loyal warriors who will fight tooth and nail for their queen. Boudica can lead an incredibly powerful 'deathless charge', driven by pure anger, hatred, and an unmitigated desire for revenge.
