France
Cultural
Catherine de Medici
It falls to you, Catherine de Medici, to use your gifts of knowledge and of the arts to unite your people. Steer carefully through these troubled times, Queen Mother of France. You will build great wonders, drawing visitors from all corners of the earth. With your keen awareness of all things, both those seen and those hidden in the shadows, your empire will certainly stand the test of time.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (France)
Duchess of Aquitaine, regent of two lands, patron of troubadours, and judge of the court of love, ascend your throne again, inspire the hearts of your subjects, that they will cheer you and flock to your banners, for all who know your reign know your compassion.
Features & Abilities
Catherine's Flying Squadron
+1 level of Diplomatic Visibility with every encountered civilization. Receives a free Spy (and extra Spy capacity) with Castles. All Spies start with a free promotion.
Court of Love
Each Great Work in her cities causes foreign cities within 9 tiles to lose 1 Loyalty per turn. Any foreign city that leaves its civilization due to loss of Loyalty and is receiving the most Loyalty pressure from Eleanor instantly joins her empire, instead of becoming a Free City.
Grand Tour
+20% Production towards Medieval, Renaissance, and Industrial Wonders. Double Tourism from all Wonders.