Os deuses
Os Deuses desempenharam um papel importante na vida dos gregos antigos. Zeus (rei dos deuses) governou o Monte Olimpo, morada dos deuses. Era assim importante para os gregos antigos agradar os deuses, se não estes castigavam a população com as esmagadoras catástrofes naturais. Assim, é natural que os deuses desempenham um papel importante no Grepolis.
Informações básicas
"Quando um dos lados vai contra o inimigo com presente dos deuses, de moral mais forte os adversários não podem suporta-lo." - Xenofonte
No Grepolis há quatro deuses, Zeus, Poseidon, Hera e Atena. Cada deus pode decretar quatro poderes divinos diferente e convidar duas unidades míticas únicas.
No templo, pode selecionar o Deus que deseja adorar. Cada cidade pode adorar deuses diferentes, mas só podem adorar um só Deus ao mesmo tempo. Quanto maior o nível de Templo, mais ganha favor do Deus escolhido. Pode passar este favor para evocar os poderes divinos ou convocar as unidades míticas.
O deus certo para a sua cidade depende da sua situação. É, portanto, bastante útil mudar o culto várias vezes ao longo do jogo. Faça isso com sabedoria, pois quando você mudar de deus perde todo o seu favor, bem como unidades míticas e poderes divinos que ele concede.
Zeus
As ruler of heaven and earth, Zeus was regarded by the ancient Greeks as the most powerful of all gods. He ascended to the throne of Olympus when he killed his father Kronos in a mighty battle.
In Grepolis Zeus can call upon the mythical Minotaur and Manticore. The Minotaur - half man, half bull - is a strong defense unit. By contrast the Manticore - half man, half lion - is a strong and fast offensive unit.
Zeus is known for his aggression, so his divine powers favour the offense. With Zeus' lightning you can destroy an enemy building or crush their army. With enough favour you can also call upon Zeus to strengthen your naval forces or send down a chariot to aid your army.
Divine Forces
- Divine Signs: The selected city receives a chariot.
- Bolt: Damages a random enemy building.
- Fair Wind: The naval forces fight 10% stronger.
- Zeus' Rage: Destroys 10-30% of the enemy's land units.
Mythical Units
Poseidon
Poseidon is Zeus' brother. He rules over the sea in the depths of his Crystal Palace. Greek sailors sacrificed horses in his honour as to obtain safe passage. Poseidon is best known for his hatred of Odysseus who blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus.
In Grepolis Poseidon can call upon the mythical Cyclops and Hydra. The Cyclops - a one eyed giant - is a strong all round unit however is extremely vulnerable to sharp attacks, similar to when Odysseus used a spear to blind Polyphemus. The Hydra - a nine headed giant serpent - is the only mythical creature of the sea. It is superior to all ships but far more expensive.
Poseidon is known for his powers over the sea, so his divine powers favour naval combat. Poseidon can conjure storms to destroy enemy fleets or earthquakes on the sea bed to tear down enemy walls. However Poseidon also has a friendly side, often providing you with usable drift wood and enticing your sailors to work faster in the Harbour.
Divine Forces
- Kingly Gift: The city receives 800 wood.
- Call of the Ocean: The production of the Harbour is increased by 100% for 12 hours.
- Earthquake: The city wall loses 1-3 levels.
- Sea Storm: Destroys 10-30% of the enemy's battleships.
Mythical Units
Hera
Hera is both the wife and sister of Zeus, not an uncommon relationship in Greek mythology. She is the goddess of marriage and childbirth, often referred to as the goddess of families. Here was also known to have a strong link with nature.
In Grepolis Hera can call upon the mythical Harpy and Medusa. The Harpy - half eagle, half woman - is the fastest unit, as in Greek mythology Harpies travelled with the wind. This speed advantage is useful for offense, however they are quite poor in defense. The Medusa - a winged monster with snake hair - was said to have the power to turn men to stone. In Grepolis the Medusa is a powerful all round unit.
Hera is known for her power over emotions, so her divine powers favour encourage your people. When Hera holds her wedding party she receives resources for your people. She can also reach the heart of your people, making them either work faster or increase the population growth in the Barracks. Hera can also help you when danger strikes, attacking warriors will feel homesick and lose some of their fighting power.
Divine Powers
- Wedding: The city receives 125 wood, 200 stone and 200 silver coins.
- Happiness: Increases the wood, stone and silver production by 50% for 12 hours.
- Population Growth: In the Barracks, all recruits are accelerated by 100% which will be assigned within the next 12 hours.
- Desire: The attacking troops fight 10% weaker.