Franks

The Franks (now known as the French) are a Western European civilization that inhabited modern day France, which was previously known as Gaul. They are primarily a defensive civilization, but can also be an effective offensive civilization as well. Frankish Knights have a 20% gain in hit points, making their heavy cavalry one of (if not the) best in the game. The Franks can also build cheaper castles. Frankish receive automatic farm upgrades without cost, when they become available. Their Throwing Axemen, who deal hand damage at range (their attacks deal damage according to armor, not pierce armor),  are powerful against other buildings and other infantry, though without other units support, are vulnerable to heavily armored units.

Overview

 * Unique Unit: Throwing Axeman (infantry with ranged attack)
 * Unique Technologies: Bearded Axe (increased range for Throwing Axeman), Chivalry (Stables work 40% faster)

Civilization Bonuses

 * Farm upgrades are free
 * Castles are 25% cheaper, costing instead of
 * Knights have 20% more HP
 * Team Bonus: Knights have +2 line of sight

Changes in "The Forgotten"

 * Throwing Axeman (non-elite) missile delay -2 (from 12 to 10, elite stays at 8)
 * Elite Throwing Axeman research cost -100 gold
 * Foragers work +25% faster

In-game dialogue language
All units speak Medieval French, except for Monks which speak Medieval Latin.


 * Oé (m) Que (f)--Yes?/What?
 * Que fais?--What shall I do?
 * Prêt—ready
 * Verax—truly (from Latin)
 * Certes—surely
 * L'y vais-I go there
 * oïl—yes
 * Que lier?--What is your order?
 * bûcheron—woodcutter
 * maraud—scavenge
 * chasseur—hunter
 * pecheur—fisher
 * villain—peasant
 * mineur—miner
 * bâtisseur—builder
 * artisan—craftsman
 * assault!
 * à la bataille!--to battle!
 * montjoie!
 * montmirail!
 * que valié?—what do you want?
 * que y'a?--What's up?