Gauls

Celtic Confederation of Gauls in Gaul
“There can be no peace with Romans; men of iron, stone, and lies! There can only be WAR!”

We are the Celts!

Name of Faction: Tribal Confederation of Gaul (Gaul).
Name of Capitol: Gergovia
Faction Leader(s): King Baird and Queen Brigid (B&B).
Government Type: elected constitutional monarchy.
Official Language(s): Gaulish-dialect of Celtic
Economic System: bartering
Official Religion(s): Celtic Paganism
Faction Colour: Dark Green (r: 0, g: 128, b: 0)
Faction Culture: Despite being called “barbarians” by the salad-eaters in Romeburg, we Celts are a highly sophisticated and wealthy people. Our people are divided into many different tribes, but some powerful ones (like the Arverni) will unite them into mighty confederacies. We live in fortified settlements on top of hills called oppidae. Our society is dominated by the priests (Druids) and warriors classes. The Druids are made of the wisest men and women in the land and serve as judges. We are excellent craftspeople and manufacture exquisite tools and utensils made from shiny metals. Most of us are simple farmers though, who wish to keep our land from invaders.
Faction History: The Celtic peoples originated in central Europe in the 1000s BCE. They branched off into different groups and spread westwards. The Celts known as Gauls arrived in their present homeland in the 400s BCE. Some Gauls also settled in northern Italy, and they were the first to encounter the Romans in 390 BCE. A massive Gaullic migration to the east occurred between 281 and 279 BCE, which invaded Thrace, Greece, and Anatolia. The expedition in Anatolia formed the Kingdom of Galatia, which became a source of mercenaries for the great Hellenistic empires of the east. Meanwhile in the west, Gauls and Romans never got along and are in a perpetual state of war…
Faction Military: The Gauls rely heavily on shock troops supported by good cavalry. Many of their shock troops throw javelins before a charge, giving them a stronger punch, but they also sometimes employ shield and spear-walls. All warriors are grouped into warbands; though a bit undisciplined, they form good tactical units in battle. Men serve as slingers, spearmen, swordsmen, and heavy lancers. Women serve as archers and chariot riders.

Diplomatic Relations

Kingdom of Parthia: neutral Kingdom of Armenia: neutral Kingdom of Pontos: neutral Seleucid Empire: neutral Ptolemaic Kingdom: neutral Scythian Confederation: neutral Dacian Confederation: neutral Kingdom of Thrace: neutral Kingdom of Macedon: friendly Greek Cities: neutral Republic of Carthage: friendly Iberian Confederation: neutral Britannia Confederation: friendly Germania Confederation: neutral Roman House of Brutii: hostile Roman House of Scipii: hostile Roman House of Julii: hostile Republic of Rome (Senate): hostile

Any non-Roman ambassadors are welcome here! Enjoy some hot mead or strong wine! After we take you on a hunt for wild boar we’ll have a feast where you can make your diplomatic proposals to our High King and Queen.