Listed below are all faction bonuses, after which I'll tell you which ones I think are best. You will belong to no faction and start off with only your basic weapons and some food. That sounds really cool but is it? What's the Culture bonus you get if you choose to go Sturgian?Ĭoupled with the fact that no matter what, you will (as of April 30th) ALWAYS start somewhere outside of Lycaron (a central city deep within the Empire) in a Training Field. Upon reading the Sturgian Culture description, it says they 'had a ready market for furs' throughout the empire, they 'became princes', and 'travel far and wide for trade and plunder.' This description makes them * sound* like rich, Viking traders who raid and are savvy, almost Venetian merchants. They are Vlandians, Sturgians, Empire, Aserai, Khuzaits, and Battanians respectively. Upon starting a new campaign, you have the option to choose one of 6 character Cultures. Choose your character's culture:This may sound obvious, but you want to choose your starting faction and character stats based on what you'll use - not on what sounds good if you're reading the lore and background of the choices you have before you.
