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The debates that pepper these boards about whether the Trans-Caucasus is Europe or Asia underscores its uniqueness, I think: heavily influenced by Persia but still Christian and therefore with ties to Europe as well. I'm not feeling great, so sorry if my thoughts aren't entirely cogent.įirst, I think it's unfortunate that the Caucasus as a region has yet to be represented as more than city-states (Yerevan and Tbilisi in Civ5, Yerevan in Civ6). I'm not good at thinking up abilities, but I can talk a bit about why I think both Tamar and Georgia deserve to be in the game. Georgia UA: City Centers and Encampments with Walls built adjacent to mountains can perform two ranged attacks Tamar LUA: Double GWAM points during Golden Ages. So, I don't have all the answers, but a few suggestions: Tamar would go on to patronize many religious organizations throughout the Holy Land with her wealth. Georgia underwent a period of prosperity which engendered a flourish of culture and art. Once she established her autonomy, she developed a reputation for piety and independence. Tamar started her reign like many women, attempting to beat back petty nobles who wished to manipulate and control her. The mountain folk were resistant to control but loyal and fierce fighters. The low-landers establish a fairly conventional feudalistic society complete with Byzantine style knights.

Georgia is a mountainous country at the cross-roads between Eastern Orthodox Greek culture to the north and west and Islamic Persian culture to the south and east.

Let's talk about what makes Georgia and Tamar special first.