Stygian Voices is a faction mechanic of Dardania from a Total War Saga: Troy.
Mechanic details[]
Aeneas is convinced he possesses the ability to commune with the dead from beyond the shores of Hades. By speaking to a dead heroes, Aeneas receives a bonus related to that mythical hero's unique skills.
These rituals are not without consequences, however. Their ghastly nature frightens the population. Every time Aeneas communes with the dead, it causes the population to suffer from a -5 happiness penalty faction-wide for 2 turns. The priests and priestesses of the cults claim the gods look down upon such transgression, resulting in the loss of 10 favour of all the gods.
Once performed the faction receives The Word of the Dead effect which lasts for 6 turns. The same hero can be spoken to again after 7 turn. There are no limits on how many different heroes Aeneas can commune with in the same turn, allowing him to speak with all the heroes if the player wishes to do so. However, it can lead to significant happiness penalties.
Initially Aeneas can commune with Assaracus, Dardanus and Ilus. However as the campaign progresses, Aeneas can uncover new heroes with whom he can communicate with. Some are discovered by capturing and occupying certain regions, some by constructing special buildings, while others require specific units and agents to be recruited, or to reach a certain rank.
Aeneas can also speak with dead epic heroes of fallen kingdoms once their factions have been destroyed as the campaign progresses. He can commune with his fallen allies and even his fallen enemies.
Heroes[]
Aeneas is able to commune with a total of twenty-four heroes.
Available heroes[]
- Assaracus
- Dardanus
- Ilus
Unlockable heroes[]
- Jason
- Only once Aeneas controls Jason's homeland of Iolcos can he speak with the spirit of the great hero.
- Daedalus
- Aeneas must control the great labyrinth of Knossos to be able to speak with the spirit of wise Daedalus
- Orpheus
- Only once Orpheus' homeland of Ismaros in Thrace is in Aeneas' domain can he speak with the spirit of the great hero.
- Bellerophon
- Swift Bellerophon fell near the settlement of Arinna. Aeneas should seize it to commune with his spirit.
- Trochilus & Callithiya
- These heroes are patrons of the charioteers. Recruit chariot units to be able to speak with them.
- Theseus
- They say that Theseus answers the prayers of seamen and mariners. Build a Sheltered Ship Stands building to be able to speak with Theseus.
- Perdix
- Cunning Perdix was favoured by Athena. His spirit may be reached only once a Temple to the goddess has been constructed.
- Perseus
- Rumour has it that only the women known as gorgons have the power to speak with the spirit of Perseus. Recruit them to learn of this secret.
- Heracles
- Heracles speaks only to the mighty. To be worthy of his attension, Aeneas must reach rank 25.
Epic heroes[]
These heroes are still amongst the living. If their faction is destroyed, then Aeneas can speak with their spirits.