Altar of Athena is a temple building chain in a Total War Saga: Troy. These can be built exclusively in province capitals. Only a single temple can be built in each province. Each temple built earns 10 additional favour gained from a hecatomb. Each new temple also increases the cost of a hecatomb by 25%. Temples enable the recruitment of priestesses. Every temple increases the capacity for fieldable priestesses by 1 up to a maximum of 3.
Description[]
The goddess of wisdom and war, Athena was a majestic, virginal warrior feared by the other gods and worshipped by warriors seeking her favour and counsel. In the Iliad, she was depicted as carrying the Aegis, a shield belonging to Zeus and bearing the head of a snake-headed gorgon that roared terribly on the battlefield. Although she is closely identified with the city of Athens, after which she takes her name, she was revered all around the Aegean, including in Troy. Her symbol animal, the owl, is associated with wisdom to this day because of their mythological connection.
Altar of Athena (tier 2)[]
Built on an empty slot. Requires a tier 2 or higher province capital. Can be upgraded to Sanctuary of Athena.
| Building | Construction Cost | Remark | Effect |
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860 wood | Sometimes the wisest move in war is not to wage it. | Favour of Athena: +100
+4 to melee defence for all units on recruitment (own armies in this province) +2 to recruit rank of Heroes (this province) |
Sanctuary of Athena (tier 3)[]
Upgraded from Altar of Athena. Requires a tier 3 or higher province capital. Can be further upgraded to Temple of Athena.
| Building | Upgrade Cost | Remark | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
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720 wood 340 stone |
Give me the strength to defeat my enemies and the wisdom to know who they truly are. | Favour of Athena: +200
+6 to melee defence for all units on recruitment (own armies in this province) +4 to recruit rank of Heroes (this province) |
Temple of Athena (tier 4)[]
Upgraded from Sanctuary of Athena. Requires a tier 4 or higher province capital.
| Building | Upgrade Cost | Remark | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
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1130 wood 470 stone 150 gold |
“Achilles, struck speechless, turned back and recognised Pallas Athena at once, for her eyes gleamed mightily.” | Favour of Athena: +350
+8 to melee defence for all units on recruitment (own armies in this province) +6 to recruit rank of Heroes (this province) |