Fae Victus – “Vae Victis” a Latin phrase meaning “woe to the conquered”, war games and a French magazine
https://wiki.wizard101central.com/wiki/NPC:Fae_Victus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKhwj1wFp8k
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/239044/vae-victis
https://www.vaevictismag.fr/en/17-classic-issue
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420820/Vae_Victis/
Once your Wizard has access to Selenopolis and can begin experimenting with the Fusion of two schools of magic, you have the choice of picking a new school to associate with. If you choose Fire, your Wizard deals with Charli, the Fire tree in the Blended Grove. Charli the Weaving Tree of Fire sends you to summon Fae Victus. Fae Victus is the Icon of the School of Fire. Fae Victus is a Fairy with a thing for fire safety.
Fae Victus introduces herself to Your Wizard thusly, “Behold the Icon of Flame, the Purger of Ice and Things I Don’t Like, the Warrior of the Inferno, FAE VICTUS! WHY HAVE YOU SUMMONED ME?”
“Vae Victis” refers the Latin phrase meaning “woe to the conquered”, a series of board games, and a French magazine, and a video game released on Steam in 2023. The phrase emphasizes the dire consequences for those defeated in battle. The board game series, published by 2Tomatoes Games and others, features strategic gameplay with elements of diplomacy, combat, and economic management. The magazine, published by Cérigo Editions (formerly Histoire & Collections), includes a complete war game in each issue, along with historical analysis and game reviews. The video game is a minimalistic turn-based strategy game where you choose your faction, build your army, and crush your enemies to expand your empire.
The Latin phrase “Vae Victis” translates to “woe to the conquered” or “woe to the vanquished”. It signifies that those who are defeated in battle face harsh consequences and are at the mercy of the victor. The phrase is attributed to Brennus, the leader of the Gauls, who threw his sword onto the scales during the sack of Rome.
Vae Victis is a semi-competitive game of decline and treachery for 1 to 6 Roman patricians. The phrase “Vae Victis” — Latin for “woe to the vanquished” or “woe to the conquered” — suggests that those defeated in battle are entirely at the mercy of their conquerors and should neither expect nor request leniency. Keep that spirit in mind when playing this game.
Rome is going to hell. Redneck barbarians are raiding the borders, the economy is in freefall, and the sewer workers are on strike…again. To top it all, mercenaries and slaves have delusions of grandeur (they want to be paid, for Jupiter’s sake!), while those petty pencil pushers at the Senate indulge in never-ending rhetoric displays. As a wealthy patrician, you’re pretty sure it is expected that you lend your help to Rome in this dire time of need, but then again will your “friends” do the same? The Ides of March are around the corner…’
Vae Victis is a French-language magazine published bimonthly. Each issue includes a complete war game with rules, historical analysis, and game reviews. The magazine is published by Cérigo Editions (formerly Histoire & Collections). The magazine offers subscription options and individual issues for sale. English rules translations for the included games are often available.
Vae Victis is a ruthless minimalistic turn-based strategy game. Engage in intense multiplayer battles with friends or fight through an expansive campaign. With unique units, factions, and abilities you will have to be cunning with your tactical decisions to claim victory!
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Text for this article is excerpted from the linked wiki pages
Fae Victus image is from Wizard101, and is copyright of KingsIsle Entertainment.
Vae Victis Game Art is borrowed from BoardGameGeek.com It is copyright 2 Tomatoes Games
Vae Victis 181 cover is copyright Cérigo Editions
Vae Victis header is borrowed from Steam and is copyright Nicholas Rizzo
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