Gudarna

Gudarna utgjorde en stor roll i det antika Grekland. Zeus (Gudarnas konung) härskade på berget Olympus, gudarnas hem. Det var av yttersta vikt för de antika grekerna att tillfredsställa gudarna, annars kunde det hända att gudarnas missnöje slog ner på dem med kraft. Det är just av den anledningen som gudarna utgör en stor roll i Grepolis.

Grunderna

"When one side goes against the enemy with the gods' gift of stronger morale, then their adversaries, as a rule, cannot withstand them." - Xenophon

I Grepolis finns det fyra gudar, Zeus, Poseidon, Hera och Athena. Varje gud kan framkalla fyra olika gudomliga krafter och värva två unika mytiska enheter.

I templet kan du välja vilken gud du vill tillbe. Varje stad kan dyrka en gud, hur som helst kan varje stad endast dyrka en och inte fler. Ju högre nivån på templet är desto fler gudomlig gunst kan du förtjäna. Du kan använda denna gunst för att framkalla gudarnas gudomliga krafter eller för att värva deras mytiska enheter.

Vilken gud som är rätt för din stad beror helt på situationen. Det är därför väldigt användbart att byta gud genom spelets gång. Skött detta med vishet och slughet, så kommer din resa genom Grepolis att gynna dig gudomligt märkbart.

Zeus

Som härskaren för himlen och jorden, är Zeus sedd som den mest kraftfulla guden av dem alla. Han anförtroddes med tronen på berget Olympus efter att dödat sin fader i en mäktig kamp.

I Grepolis kan Zeus värva den mytiska Minotauren och Mantikoran. Minotauren - hälften människa, hälften tjur, är en stark försvarsenhet. Efter kontur för Mantikoran - hälften människa, hälften lejon, är den en stark och snabb offensiv enhet.

Zeus är känd för sin aggressivitet, så hans gudomliga krafter tjänar den offensiva. Med Zeus blixtrar kan du förstöra en fiendes byggnader eller krossa dess armé. Med tillräcklig gunst kan du framkalla Zeus krafter och stärka dina havsenheter eller få hjälp av en stridsvagn.

Gudomliga krafter

• Divine Signs: The selected city receives a chariot.
• Bolt: Damages a random enemy building.
• Fair Wind: The naval forces fight 10% stronger.
• Zeus' Rage: Destroys 10-30% of the enemy's land units.

Mytiska enheter

• Minotaur
• Mantikora

Poseidon

Poseidon is Zeus' brother. He rules over the sea in the depths of his Crystal Palace. Greek sailors sacrificed horses in his honour as to obtain safe passage. Poseidon is best known for his hatred of Odysseus who blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus.

In Grepolis Poseidon can call upon the mythical Cyclops and Hydra. The Cyclops - a one eyed giant - is a strong all round unit however is extremely vulnerable to sharp attacks, similar to when Odysseus used a spear to blind Polyphemus. The Hydra - a nine headed giant serpent - is the only mythical creature of the sea. It is superior to all ships but far more expensive.

Poseidon is known for his powers over the sea, so his divine powers favour naval combat. Poseidon can conjure storms to destroy enemy fleets or earthquakes on the sea bed to tear down enemy walls. However Poseidon also has a friendly side, often providing you with usable drift wood and enticing your sailors to work faster in the Harbour.

Divine Forces

• Kingly Gift: The city receives 800 wood.
• Call of the Ocean: The production of the Harbour is increased by 100% for 12 hours.
• Earthquake: The city wall loses 1-3 levels.
• Sea Storm: Destroys 10-30% of the enemy's battleships.

Mythical Units

• Cyclop
• Hydra

Hera

Hera is both the wife and sister of Zeus, not an uncommon relationship in Greek mythology. She is the goddess of marriage and childbirth, often referred to as the goddess of families. Here was also known to have a strong link with nature.

In Grepolis Hera can call upon the mythical Harpy and Medusa. The Harpy - half eagle, half woman - is the second fastest unit, as in Greek mythology Harpies travelled with the wind. This speed advantage is useful for offence, however they are quite poor in defense. The Medusa - a winged monster with snake hair - was said to have the power to turn men to stone. In Grepolis the Medusa is a powerful all round unit.

Hera is known for her power over emotions, so her divine powers favour encourage your people. When Hera holds her wedding party she receives resources for your people. She can also reach the heart of your people, making them either work faster or increase the population growth in the Barracks. Hera can also help you when danger strikes, attacking warriors will feel homesick and lose some of their fighting power.

Divine Powers

• Wedding: The city receives 125 wood, 200 stone and 200 silver coins.
• Happiness: Increases the wood, stone and silver production by 50% for 12 hours.
• Population Growth: In the Barracks, all recruits are accelerated by 100% which will be assigned within the next 12 hours.
• Desire: The attacking troops fight 10% weaker.

Mythical Units

• Harpy
• Medusa

Athena

Athena is Zeus' daughter. She is the namesake and patron goddess for the city of Athens, nicknamed "The Invincible" and "The Indefatigable". In Greek mythology Athena is the goddess of war tactics and strategy, famous for fighting with the Greeks in the Trojan War.

In Grepolis Athena can call upon the mythical Centaur and Pegasus. The Centaur - half man, half horse - is a fast defensive unit, armed with a bow and arrow. Pegasus - a winged horse - is the child of Poseidon and Medusa. In Grepolis Pegasus is the fastest unit with a strong defensive ability.

If you are looking for a god to protect you from enemy earthquakes and lightning, Athena is just for you. With City Protection, your city cannot be affected by divine forces from other gods for 12 hours. Athena can also help scout enemy attacking parties before they arrive, and as a patron goddess can inspire 5 units to join your army. Athena can also help you in battle, by inspiring your army with heroism they fight 10% stronger.

Divine Forces

• Patroness: The city receives 5 random units.
• Wisdom: You receive an espionage report about an enemy incoming.
• City Protection: The city can't be affected by any divine forces for 12 hours.
• Heroic Power: Land units become 10% stronger in the next battle.

Mythical Units

• Centaur
• Pegasus