Hi everyone!
With the recent addition of the Aztecs, I wanted to share a concept that I believe would be a perfect and natural next step for the game:
The Incan Civilization
This concept is designed to fit the Age of Mythology formula, while also integrating the rich mythologies of the Andes and the cultures that were unified under the Inca Empire (Chimú, Mochica, etc.).
FOREWORD
The Incan Empire was defined by its flawless stone architecture and its spiritual connection to the Andean geography. This proposal introduces a civilization based on Verticality and Sacred Urbanism, where economic expansion is, at the same time, an expansion of faith.
OVERVIEW
The Sapa Inca: A unique hero system that evolves in power and hierarchy through the ages.
Agricultural Favor: The “Pago a la Tierra” (Payment to the Earth) replaces traditional prayer or monument methods for gathering Favor.
MAYOR GODS
| KON | WIRACOCHA | PACHACÁMAC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| God of Chaos and wind | God of Creation and Order | God of Earthquakes and Oracles | |
| Divine Power: Chaos Storm. Causes disorder and reduces enemy movement speed in area. | Divine Power: Will of the Creator. Drastically accelerates construction and repairs buildings. | Divine Power: Controlled Earthquake. A player-guided seismic rift that damages buildings and spawns a farm. | |
| Unique Tech: Chaos Winds. Increases movement speed and evasion for all human units. | Unique Tech: Creator’s Discipline. Increases armor for all infantry units. | Unique Tech: Fertility Blessing. Increases gathering capacity and health regeneration near farms. | |
| Wonder: Pampa del Colibrí (Nazca Lines). | Wonder: Machu Picchu. | Wonder: Temple of Pachacámac. |
HERO
The Incas has ONE Hero: The Sapa Inca
- Evolution: The hero progresses from Auqui (Prince) to Inca (King) and finally Sapa Inca (Emperor) through age-up technologies.
- Special Abilities:
- Meteoric Sling: Explosive fire damage in a targeted area.
- Condor Eye: A powerful spear throw that pierces enemies and grants vision.
- Solar Alliance: A passive aura that doubles damage against Myth Units.
- Diarquía (Dual Sovereignty): Ability to train a second Inca (Hurin) in the Mythic Age to manage two battle fronts.
MINOR GODS
1. Illapa (God of Thunder & Rain)
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Myth Unit: Amaru. A flying, serpentine creature that strikes from the sky with powerful lightning bolts, devastating both units and structures.
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Technology: Resonant Thunder. Increases the damage and range of lightning-based attacks (like the Amaru’s) and grants a small chance to stun enemies upon impact.
2. Supay (God of the Underworld)
- Myth Unit: Emperor’s Mallkis. Ancient mummified warriors with immense resilience that can temporarily revive after being defeated in combat.
- Technology: Ancestral Darkness. Boosts the armor and duration of spectral units and allows myth units to revive once per lifetime.
3. Pachamama (Goddess of the Earth)
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Myth Unit: Pururauca. Implacable stone warriors that act as ultimate defenders, capable of absorbing massive amounts of damage to hold the line.
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Technology: Mother Earth’s Blessing. Enhances resource production in farms and quarries while increasing the pierce and hack armor of stone-based units like the Pururauca.
4. Zaramama (Goddess of Maize)
- Myth Unit: Sons of Urcuchillay. Agile half-llama warriors specialized in rapid melee combat and high-impact charges.
- Technology: Harvest Strength. Increases the gathering speed of food and improves the attack damage and movement speed of the Sons of Urcuchillay.
5. Inti (God of the Sun)
- Myth Unit: Sun Children. Giant slingers that launch fire projectiles at long range, causing significant damage to enemy fortifications.
- Technology: Solar Fervor. Increases the attack speed and damage of units when fighting under direct sunlight and grants a passive health regeneration bonus.
6. Mama Quilla (Goddess of the Moon)
- Myth Unit: Living Tumis. Enchanted ceremonial blades that move with lethal precision and speed, becoming exceptionally effective during night cycles.
- Technology: Night Protection. Enhances the armor and evasion stats of all units during the night, particularly for Living Tumis.
7. Chasca (Goddess of Dawn & Twilight)
- Myth Unit: Nazca Condor. A massive bird that harasses enemies from a distance by blasting sand from its wings.
- Technology: Twilight Winds. Boosts movement speed and evasion during dawn and dusk; the Nazca Condor’s sand attack gains a blinding effect that reduces enemy accuracy.
8. Huari (God of War)
- Myth Unit: Chavin Stone Puma. A ferocious stone-carved beast that comes to life, boasting high durability and the ability to cause chaos in enemy ranks.
- Technology: Ancestral Furor. Increases the raw damage and resistance of all military units while boosting the morale of nearby troops.
9. Mamacocha (Goddess of the Sea)
- Myth Unit: Yakumama. A colossal jungle serpent that dominates both land and water, capable of devouring units and crushing structures.
- Technology: Yakumama’s Fury. Increases the size and attack power of the Yakumama and improves the speed and hull strength of all naval vessels.
MILITARY UNITS
The Incans lack traditional cavalry and mechanical siege. They rely on elite infantry (reference of AOE III):
- Chasqui: High-speed scout for map control and relic hunting.
- Chimu Runner: They can easily engage and disengage from any fight they want (like age III)
- Jungle Bowmen: The same as AOE III
- Huaraca: Heavy slinger trained in the Kallanka, serving as long-range siege
- Camayuc: Long-range spear infantry, highly effective against cavalry.
TITAN: THE LIVING APU
The Incans awaken the Apu: a holy mountain-man that rises from the earth to crush enemy armies and cities at the command of its Emperor.