The Baltic is filled many tribes fighting amongst each other, but out of all the Balts the Kursi (or Curonians as they are better known) stand out as one of the richest, most warlike and most fiercely pagan. From their center in Grobin they control the local amber trade and their ships have raided throughout the Baltic sea, even raiding the lands of Swedes and Danes, thus giving themselves the nickname "Baltic Vikings" today. Their trade connections with the Prussians, Slavs and Germans granted them incredible wealth, but not all is bright for the men of Courland, constant potential threats lay in every direction, They are far from the only raiders in these seas, and far from the only tribe in the Baltic. Surrounded on land by many other Baltic tribes and neighboured by Swedes, Danes and Finns on sea, their position is strategic yet challenging. As if these problems were enough, they lay in the position for an excellent conquest by the Rus' who are soon to dominate the area east of them. An obvious start to grow in power would be to use the wealth gained in trade to expand the armies, conquer the other Balts, and establish a larger presence in the Baltic sea, but none of this will be easy.
The path of the Kursi is an uncertain one...
Strengths
Good infantry and skirmishings troops and a land rich in Amber.
Weaknesses
Depends mainly on lighter infantry and begins with only one settlement.
Starting Regions
Jurpilis
Units
Kōngu Sarġi
These men are the mounted bodyguards of the Curonian kings and chieftains. They are composed of the most loyal and effective fighters in all Courland, and their high socio-economic station grants them access to the best equipment available.
Kaŗawyri
Trained warriors who carry javelins and axes. Although lightly armoured, they are quick moving and reasonably good in a melee.
ķēpunėi
Free farmers who fight as light infantrymen armed with shields, javelins and spears. They are not professional troops and should not be excepted to defeat heavier units, but their mobility is an asset that should not be underestimated. Curonian way of warfare was centered around small-scale raids, and nearly every man had at least some experience in combat.
Bandėńyki
Raiders who travel across the seas to loot and pillage other settlements in the Baltic. Feared and rightly so, they are armed with axes and round shields. Truly the Balts answer to Vikings.
Dulľaińi
Fuelled up fanatics, ready to fight to the death for their gods. They may be lightly armoured, but they make up for this with their "berserk like" blood lust on the battlefield.
Strėlńyki
Men without the training to survive in close quarters, armed with javelins to pepper the enemy, they excellent in use alongside infantry, but will be quickly slaughtered if engaged in a melee themselves.
Jātńyki
Wealthy landowners who could afford to lose their horse in war, these warriors fight as light cavalrymen.
Diwyri
Veteran spearmen with experience on their side. Skilled in the use of the shieldwall, they are capable of cutting down many a foe.
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ing can't wait to conquer the map with my ancestral faction! I salute you guys for your excellent work! 
Originally Posted by Neige Noire
Under the foot of the Northmen, I say! Harr harr harr, and so say Thiodolf:
