Spices (Total War: Attila)

Description

The spice must flow.

Spices were highly valued commodities, both for local consumption and trade with other peoples. Trade along what would become the Silk and Spice Roads began almost at the start of civilisation with the rise of farming and trade amongst Neolithic communities. It was not until Arab and Phoenician traders began trading spices and other luxury goods, such as gold, precious stones, silks and fine textiles, that fixed routes and markets began to appear. As well as spices to flavour foods, other items were traded, including those considered essential for religious rites, such as frankincense - tree resin which gives off a strong aroma when burned. Myrrh was also highly valued for its uses as a medicine and for mummification.

Trade Value

spices have a value of 14 at the start of the campaign.

Settlements

• Adulis, Aethiopia
• Omana, Arabia Felix
• Meshan, Asortan
• Harmosia, Makran

Building Chain

This resource uses the port slot of a settlement.

Tier	Name	Cost	Sanitation	Public Order	Resource production	Wealth (from maritime commerce)	Bonus	Units
1	Oriental Docks	2000	0	0	20	150
2	Oriental Harbor	3000	-2	-2	40	300
3	Oriental Port	5000	-4	-4	80	500
4	Spice Trading Port	8000	-6	-6	160	825

Required for building

Eastern

• Slave Trader
• Spice Market
• Oriental Market