en_GB - en to en_GB translation catalogue (125 entries)

note: [heals]: id=healing
en: female^heals +4
en_GB: heals +4

note: [heals]: id=healing
en: Allows the unit to heal adjacent allied units at the beginning of our turn.
    
    A unit cared for by this healer may heal up to 4 HP per turn, or stop poison from taking effect for that turn.
    A poisoned unit cannot be cured of its poison by a healer, and must seek the care of a village or a unit that can cure.
en_GB: Allows the unit to heal adjacent allied units at the beginning of each turn.
    
    A unit cared for by this healer may heal up to 4 HP per turn, or stop poison from taking effect for that turn.
    A poisoned unit cannot be cured of its poison by a healer, and must seek the care of a village or a unit that can cure.

note: [heals]: id=healing
en: female^heals +8
en_GB: heals +8

note: [section]: id=encyclopedia [topic]: id=..encyclopedia
en: Encyclopedia
en_GB: Encyclopædia

note: [topic]: id=great_ocean
en: Lies to the west of the <ref>dst='great_continent' text='continent'</ref> and all rivers eventually flow to it. Far to the west in the the Great Ocean is a huge archipelago called <ref>dst='morogor' text='Morogor'</ref>.
en_GB: Lies to the west of the <ref>dst='great_continent' text='continent'</ref> and all rivers eventually flow to it. Far to the west in the Great Ocean is a huge archipelago called <ref>dst='morogor' text='Morogor'</ref>.

note: [topic]: id=kingdom_wesnoth
en: The Kingdom of Wesnoth is located in the north-central portion of the <ref>dst='great_continent' text='Great Continent'</ref>. Most of the mainline campaigns revolve around it. It is bounded on the map by the Great River to the north, the shore of the Great Ocean to the west, the Aethenwood to the <ref>dst='southwest_elven_lands' text='southwest'</ref>, and the Bitter Swamp to the southeast (lower right corner of the main map).
    
    Over the River Aethen, south of Fort Tahn, is a Wesnothian frontier region. It is bounded to the south (off-map) by dense woods of which the Aethenwood may be considered a northernmost extension.
    
        • Notable cities:
              ◦ Weldyn: The capital of Wesnoth.
              ◦ Aldril: City lying on the Bay of Pearls.
              ◦ Blackwater Port: City lying south of the Bay of Pearls.
              ◦ Carcyn: Located between the Grey Woods and the Great River.
              ◦ Dan’Tonk: Wesnoth’s largest city, located in the center of the country, just west and north of Weldyn.
              ◦ Soradoc: The northernmost border outpost of Wesnoth, controls the confluence of the Weldyn River and the Great River.
              ◦ Fort Tahn: The southernmost border outpost, controls the north/south road crossing the River Aethen.
              ◦ Tath: Important fort city north of Dan’Tonk, exerts control over the wilderness country around the east of the Brown Hills and north to the Ford of Abez.
    
        • Notable land features:
              ◦ Gryphon Mountain: Home of the fabled Gryphons
              ◦ Ford of Abez: Shallow part of the Great River, it is usually controlled by Wesnothian forces
              ◦ Weldyn River: It branches from the Great River and goes south
              ◦ Great Central Plain: Area bounded by Weldyn, Dan’Tonk, and Fort Tahn, this plain is Wesnoth’s bread basket and home to most of its population
              ◦ Dulatus Hills: These rolling hills bordering the Great Central Plain provide much of Wesnoth’s livestock and agriculture
              ◦ Brown Hills: Wasteland surrounding Gryphon Mountain that is not well-populated and occasionally very dangerous.
              ◦ Horse Plains: Region of rolling plains just south of the Great River, bounded by Glyn’s Forest to the west and the River Weldyn to the east; the southern reach merges into the Central Plain. Home of the powerful Clans; the best horses in Wesnoth are bred here.
              ◦ Estmark Hills: Largish range rising south of the Great River and east of the Weldyn River. The northernmost portion, nearest the River Weldyn, has at various times been settled by Wesnothians, but the Kingdom’s control is tenuous at best and banditry is common.
              ◦ Glyn’s Forest: Sometimes known as the Royal Forest, named for one of Haldric II’s sons
              ◦ Gray Woods: Large forest in the heart of the wilds of Wesnoth, located between Carcyn and Aldril and generally considered to be haunted
              ◦ Green Swamp: Large swamp in the heart of the wilds of Wesnoth, south of Aldril. It receives drainage from the Brown Hills and feeds into the Great River. (Not shown on the main map.)
en_GB: The Kingdom of Wesnoth is located in the north-central portion of the <ref>dst='great_continent' text='Great Continent'</ref>. Most of the mainline campaigns revolve around it. It is bounded on the map by the Great River to the north, the shore of the Great Ocean to the west, the Aethenwood to the <ref>dst='southwest_elven_lands' text='south-west'</ref>, and the Bitter Swamp to the south-east (lower right corner of the main map).
    
    Over the River Aethen, south of Fort Tahn, is a Wesnothian frontier region. It is bounded to the south (off-map) by dense woods of which the Aethenwood may be considered a northernmost extension.
    
        • Notable cities:
              ◦ Weldyn: The capital of Wesnoth.
              ◦ Aldril: City lying on the Bay of Pearls.
              ◦ Blackwater Port: City lying south of the Bay of Pearls.
              ◦ Carcyn: Located between the Grey Woods and the Great River.
              ◦ Dan’Tonk: Wesnoth’s largest city, located in the centre of the country, just west and north of Weldyn.
              ◦ Soradoc: The northernmost border outpost of Wesnoth, controls the confluence of the Weldyn River and the Great River.
              ◦ Fort Tahn: The southernmost border outpost, controls the north/south road crossing the River Aethen.
              ◦ Tath: Important fort city north of Dan’Tonk, exerts control over the wilderness country around the east of the Brown Hills and north to the Ford of Abez.
    
        • Notable land features:
              ◦ Gryphon Mountain: Home of the fabled Gryphons
              ◦ Ford of Abez: Shallow part of the Great River, it is usually controlled by Wesnothian forces
              ◦ Weldyn River: It branches from the Great River and goes south
              ◦ Great Central Plain: Area bounded by Weldyn, Dan’Tonk, and Fort Tahn, this plain is Wesnoth’s bread basket and home to most of its population
              ◦ Dulatus Hills: These rolling hills bordering the Great Central Plain provide much of Wesnoth’s livestock and agriculture
              ◦ Brown Hills: Wasteland surrounding Gryphon Mountain that is not well-populated and occasionally very dangerous.
              ◦ Horse Plains: Region of rolling plains just south of the Great River, bounded by Glyn’s Forest to the west and the River Weldyn to the east; the southern reach merges into the Central Plain. Home of the powerful Clans; the best horses in Wesnoth are bred here.
              ◦ Estmark Hills: Largish range rising south of the Great River and east of the Weldyn River. The northernmost portion, nearest the River Weldyn, has at various times been settled by Wesnothians, but the Kingdom’s control is tenuous at best and banditry is common.
              ◦ Glyn’s Forest: Sometimes known as the Royal Forest, named for one of Haldric II’s sons
              ◦ Grey Woods: Large forest in the heart of the wilds of Wesnoth, located between Carcyn and Aldril and generally considered to be haunted
              ◦ Green Swamp: Large swamp in the heart of the wilds of Wesnoth, south of Aldril. It receives drainage from the Brown Hills and feeds into the Great River. (Not shown on the main map.)

note: [topic]: id=southwest_elven_lands
en: Southwest Elven Lands
en_GB: South-west Elven Lands

note: [topic]: id=southwest_elven_lands
en: The Wood Elves are separate from those of the north, and have only intermittent relations with them and most other countries. Its borders are the Green Swamp to the northeast, the desert (not shown) to the south, and the <ref>dst='great_ocean' text='Ocean'</ref> to the west.
    
        • Notable cities
              ◦ None known
        • Notable land features:
              ◦ Aethen Forest: The largest southern forest, it extends far to the southwest—much farther than is charted—and is home to <ref>dst='..race_elf' text='elves'</ref>.
en_GB: The Wood Elves are separate from those of the north, and have only intermittent relations with them and most other countries. Its borders are the Green Swamp to the north-east, the desert (not shown) to the south, and the <ref>dst='great_ocean' text='Ocean'</ref> to the west.
    
        • Notable cities
              ◦ None known
        • Notable land features:
              ◦ Aethen Forest: The largest southern forest, it extends far to the south-west—much farther than is charted—and is home to <ref>dst='..race_elf' text='elves'</ref>.

note: [topic]: id=victory_and_defeat
en: 
    
    When you win a scenario, the map grays over and the <bold>text='End Turn'</bold> button changes to <bold>text='End Scenario'</bold>. You can now do things like changing your save options or (if you are in a multiplayer game) chatting with other players before pressing that button to advance.
en_GB: 
    
    When you win a scenario, the map greys over and the <bold>text='End Turn'</bold> button changes to <bold>text='End Scenario'</bold>. You can now do things like changing your save options or (if you are in a multiplayer game) chatting with other players before pressing that button to advance.

note: [topic]: id=movement
en: Movement in <italic>text='Battle for Wesnoth'</italic> is simple. Click on the unit you wish to move to select it, then click on the hex you wish to move it to. When a unit is selected, everywhere it can move this turn will be highlighted, and all other hexes on the map are made dull. Mousing over a highlighted hex shows the defense rating the unit would have if you moved it to that hex. Mousing over a dull hex will also show the number of turns required to reach it, and clicking will cause the unit to move towards it by the fastest route over this and subsequent turns. If you don’t use up all of a unit’s movement when you first move a unit, you may move it again. This is useful when having two units switch places. Attacking with a unit will use up its movement. Ending a move in a village you don’t already own will also use up a unit’s movement, but will still allow it to attack.
en_GB: Movement in <italic>text='Battle for Wesnoth'</italic> is simple. Click on the unit you wish to move to select it, then click on the hex you wish to move it to. When a unit is selected, everywhere it can move this turn will be highlighted, and all other hexes on the map are made dull. Mousing over a highlighted hex shows the defence rating the unit would have if you moved it to that hex. Mousing over a dull hex will also show the number of turns required to reach it, and clicking will cause the unit to move towards it by the fastest route over this and subsequent turns. If you don’t use up all of a unit’s movement when you first move a unit, you may move it again. This is useful when having two units switch places. Attacking with a unit will use up its movement. Ending a move in a village you don’t already own will also use up a unit’s movement, but will still allow it to attack.

note: [topic]: id=combat
en: 
    
    Every unit has a chance of being hit, based on the <italic>text='terrain'</italic> it is in. This is shown in the status pane, and may also be found by right-clicking a unit, selecting <bold>text='Unit Description'</bold>, and then looking at <bold>text='Terrain Modifiers'</bold>. For instance, many elves have a defense rating of 70% in forest, so a unit attacking them has only a 30% chance of hitting. Conversely, the elf’s chance of hitting the attacker in return depends on what terrain the attacker is in.
en_GB: 
    
    Every unit has a chance of being hit, based on the <italic>text='terrain'</italic> it is in. This is shown in the status pane, and may also be found by right-clicking a unit, selecting <bold>text='Unit Description'</bold>, and then looking at <bold>text='Terrain Modifiers'</bold>. For instance, many elves have a defence rating of 70% in forest, so a unit attacking them has only a 30% chance of hitting. Conversely, the elf’s chance of hitting the attacker in return depends on what terrain the attacker is in.

note: [topic]: id=about
en: ingame_help_item^Contributors
en_GB: Contributors

note: [topic]: id=license
en: License
en_GB: Licence

note: [topic]: id=..traits_section
en: 
    
    Other traits that may be assigned to units are <ref>dst='traits_dextrous' text='dextrous'</ref>, <ref>dst='traits_loyal' text='loyal'</ref>, and <ref>dst='traits_undead' text='undead'</ref>.
en_GB: 
    
    Other traits that may be assigned to units are <ref>dst='traits_dextrous' text='dexterous'</ref>, <ref>dst='traits_loyal' text='loyal'</ref>, and <ref>dst='traits_undead' text='undead'</ref>.

note: [topic]: id=traits_resilient
en: 
    
    Resilient units can be useful at all stages of a campaign, and this is a useful trait for all units. Resilient is often most helpful as a trait when it occurs in a unit that has some combination of low hitpoints, good defense, or high resistances. Resilient units are especially useful for holding strategic positions against opponents.
en_GB: 
    
    Resilient units can be useful at all stages of a campaign, and this is a useful trait for all units. Resilient is often most helpful as a trait when it occurs in a unit that has some combination of low hitpoints, good defence, or high resistances. Resilient units are especially useful for holding strategic positions against opponents.

note: [topic]: id=traits_feral
en: Dwellings of sentient beings are not easily used for cover by feral creatures of low intelligence. As a result, <italic>text='feral'</italic> units receive a maximum of 50% defense in any land-based village regardless of base terrain.
en_GB: Dwellings of sentient beings are not easily used for cover by feral creatures of low intelligence. As a result, <italic>text='feral'</italic> units receive a maximum of 50% defence in any land-based village regardless of base terrain.

note: [topic]: id=traits_undead
en: trait^Undead
en_GB: Undead

note: [topic]: id=traits_mechanical
en: trait^Mechanical
en_GB: Mechanical

note: [topic]: id=traits_elemental
en: trait^Elemental
en_GB: Elemental

note: [topic]: id=traits_dextrous
en: Dextrous
en_GB: Dexterous

note: [topic]: id=traits_dextrous
en: 
    
    Dextrous is a trait possessed only by elves. The elven people are known for their uncanny grace, and their great facility with the bow. Some, however, are gifted with natural talent that exceeds their brethren. These elves inflict an additional point of damage with each arrow.
en_GB: 
    
    Dexterous is a trait possessed only by elves. The elven people are known for their uncanny grace, and their great facility with the bow. Some, however, are gifted with natural talent that exceeds their brethren. These elves inflict an additional point of damage with each arrow.

note: [topic]: id=traits_dextrous
en: <italic>text='Dextrous'</italic> units do 1 more damage for every successful strike in ranged combat.
en_GB: <italic>text='Dexterous'</italic> units do 1 more damage for every successful strike in ranged combat.

note: [topic]: id=traits_aged
en: trait^Aged
en_GB: Aged

note: [topic]: id=general_commands
en: 
    Set or toggle player on side between human and AI player. The player/client who controls that side needs to issue this command. If no second parameter is supplied, toggle bewteen human and AI. If it is ‘on’, set an AI controller. If it is ‘off’ set a human controller. Defaults to the currently active side if no parameter is supplied.
en_GB: 
    Set or toggle player on side between human and AI player. The player/client who controls that side needs to issue this command. If no second parameter is supplied, toggle between human and AI. If it is ‘on’, set an AI controller. If it is ‘off’ set a human controller. Defaults to the currently active side if no parameter is supplied.

note: [heals]: id=curing
en: female^cures
en_GB: cures

note: [regenerate]: id=regenerates
en: female^regenerates
en_GB: regenerates

note: [resistance]: id=steadfast
en: female^steadfast
en_GB: steadfast

note: [leadership]: id=leadership
en: female^leadership
en_GB: leadership

note: [leadership]: id=leadership
en: This unit can lead our own units that are next to it, making them fight better.
    
    Adjacent own units of lower level will do more damage in battle. When a unit adjacent to, of a lower level than, and on the same side as a unit with Leadership engages in combat, its attacks do 25% more damage times the difference in their levels.
en_GB: This unit can lead friendly units that are next to it, making them fight better.
    
    Adjacent own units of lower level will do more damage in battle. When a unit adjacent to, of a lower level than, and on the same side as a unit with Leadership engages in combat, its attacks do 25% more damage times the difference in their levels.

note: [skirmisher]: id=skirmisher
en: female^skirmisher
en_GB: skirmisher

note: [illuminates]: id=illumination
en: female^illuminates
en_GB: illuminates

note: [teleport]: id=teleport
en: female^teleport
en_GB: teleport

note: [hides]: id=ambush
en: female^ambush
en_GB: ambush

note: [hides]: id=nightstalk
en: female^nightstalk
en_GB: nightstalk

note: [hides]: id=concealment
en: female^concealment
en_GB: concealment

note: [hides]: id=submerge
en: female^submerge
en_GB: submerge

note: [dummy]: id=feeding
en: female^feeding
en_GB: feeding

note: [damage]: id=backstab
en: When used offensively, this attack deals double damage if there is an enemy of the target on the opposite side of the target, and that unit is not incapacitated (turned to stone or otherwise paralyzed).
en_GB: When used offensively, This attack deals double damage if there is an enemy of the target on the opposite side of the target, and that unit is not incapacitated (e.g. turned to stone).

note: [petrifies]: id=petrifies
en: This attack petrifies the target, turning it to stone. Units that have been petrified may not move or attack.
en_GB: This attack petrifies the target, turning it to stone. Units that have been petrified cannot move or attack.

note: [damage]: id=charge
en: When used offensively, this attack deals double damage to the target. It also causes this unit to take double damage from the target’s counterattack.
en_GB: When used offensively, this attack deals double damage to the target. It also causes this unit to take double damage from the target’s counter-attack.

en:  The length of this unit’s weapon allows it to strike first in melee, even in defense.
en_GB:  The length of this unit’s weapon allows it to strike first in melee, even in defence.

note: [trait]: id=loyal
en: female^loyal
en_GB: loyal

note: [trait]: id=undead
en: female^undead
en_GB: undead

note: [trait]: id=mechanical
en: female^mechanical
en_GB: mechanical

note: [trait]: id=elemental
en: female^elemental
en_GB: elemental

note: [trait]: id=strong
en: female^strong
en_GB: strong

note: [trait]: id=dextrous
en: dextrous
en_GB: dexterous

note: [trait]: id=dextrous
en: female^dextrous
en_GB: dexterous

note: [trait]: id=quick
en: female^quick
en_GB: quick

note: [trait]: id=intelligent
en: female^intelligent
en_GB: intelligent

note: [trait]: id=resilient
en: female^resilient
en_GB: resilient

note: [trait]: id=healthy
en: female^healthy
en_GB: healthy

note: [trait]: id=fearless
en: female^fearless
en_GB: fearless

note: [trait]: id=fearless
en: Fights normally during unfavorable times of day/night
en_GB: Fights normally during unfavourable times of day/night

note: [trait]: id=feral
en: female^feral
en_GB: feral

note: [trait]: id=feral
en: Receives only 50% defense in land-based villages
en_GB: Receives only 50% defence in land-based villages

note: [trait]: id=weak
en: female^weak
en_GB: weak

note: [trait]: id=slow
en: female^slow
en_GB: slow

note: [trait]: id=dim
en: female^dim
en_GB: dim

note: [trait]: id=aged
en: female^aged
en_GB: aged

note: [race]: id=bats
en: race^Bat
en_GB: Bat

note: [race]: id=bats
en: race+female^Bat
en_GB: Bat

note: [race]: id=bats
en: race^Bats
en_GB: Bats

note: [race]: id=drake
en: race^Drake
en_GB: Drake

note: [race]: id=drake
en: race+female^Drake
en_GB: Drake

note: [race]: id=drake
en: race^Drakes
en_GB: Drakes

note: [race]: id=dwarf
en: race^Dwarf
en_GB: Dwarf

note: [race]: id=dwarf
en: race+female^Dwarf
en_GB: Dwarf

note: [race]: id=dwarf
en: race^Dwarves
en_GB: Dwarves

note: [race]: id=dwarf
en: The dwarves are a race famed for their miners, blacksmiths, merchants and warriors. Considered as the third oldest race on the great continent after the elves and trolls, their early history is shrouded in mystery. Legends tell of a time long forgotten when their people began emerging from their underground world through caves. Nothing is known about their life prior to their arrival, or their reasons for entering the surface world, but they have been an integral part of the history of the continent since. Soon after their emergence from the underground, the dwarves entered into conflict with the original inhabitants of the land, the elves. The original reason for their dispute has been lost to history, but the two races have since fought three long wars, interrupted by a few decades of peace. During these wars the dwarves could not dislodge the elves from the deep forests in the south, but managed to consolidate their position in hills and the mountains in the north of the continent, known now as the Northlands. Since then they have constructed fantastic fortifications and settlements deep within the mountains and crags of their territory.
    
    Possibly due to their isolation, the dwarves are generally distrustful or hostile towards most other races, particularly the elves. The single exception to this temperament is towards humans. This could be traced back to the era of Haldric I and the arrival of humans and orcs to the continent. At this point the dwarves began allowing some humans, mostly dissidents and outlaws from the Kingdom of Wesnoth, to settle in certain areas of the Northlands. Their motivation was unsurprising. The plight of these individuals reminded the dwarves of their early history of persecution, eliciting a sense of solidarity. The dwarves also had much to gain in forming a bond with these outcasts. They would settle in areas where dwarves disliked living themselves; plains, forests, and swamps, freeing them from defending these areas.
    
    Dwarves are of small stature by human measure, but they are by no means fragile. Their warriors, tough and powerful are both feared and respected throughout the continent for their prowess in battle. In addition, dwarves are known for their calculating intellects and superb craftsmanship. Dwarven smiths are renowned for their deadly weapons and heavy armor. These accouterments are unrivaled in quality, possibly only matched by those produced by drake armorers. Their intelligence and natural inquisitiveness has also made them the most technically advanced race on the continent. One of their most famous, and feared, discoveries was a mysterious powder that produces an immense explosion when exposed to fire or sparks. Certain dwarf warriors use this powder to hurl small objects at tremendous speeds. Given their technological inclinations, many dwarves tend to distrust magic users. However some practice a form of magic based on the engraving of runes. Called runesmiths, they use these carvings to enchant items in order to augment certain aspects of their natures.
en_GB: The dwarves are a race famed for their miners, blacksmiths, merchants and warriors. Considered as the third oldest race on the great continent after the elves and trolls, their early history is shrouded in mystery. Legends tell of a time long forgotten when their people began emerging from their underground world through caves. Nothing is known about their life prior to their arrival, or their reasons for entering the surface world, but they have been an integral part of the history of the continent since. Soon after their emergence from the underground, the dwarves entered into conflict with the original inhabitants of the land, the elves. The original reason for their dispute has been lost to history, but the two races have since fought three long wars, interrupted by a few decades of peace. During these wars the dwarves could not dislodge the elves from the deep forests in the south, but managed to consolidate their position in hills and the mountains in the north of the continent, known now as the Northlands. Since then they have constructed fantastic fortifications and settlements deep within the mountains and crags of their territory.
    
    Possibly due to their isolation, the dwarves are generally distrustful or hostile towards most other races, particularly the elves. The single exception to this temperament is towards humans. This could be traced back to the era of Haldric I and the arrival of humans and orcs to the continent. At this point the dwarves began allowing some humans, mostly dissidents and outlaws from the Kingdom of Wesnoth, to settle in certain areas of the Northlands. Their motivation was unsurprising. The plight of these individuals reminded the dwarves of their early history of persecution, eliciting a sense of solidarity. The dwarves also had much to gain in forming a bond with these outcasts. They would settle in areas where dwarves disliked living themselves; plains, forests, and swamps, freeing them from defending these areas.
    
    Dwarves are of small stature by human measure, but they are by no means fragile. Their warriors, tough and powerful are both feared and respected throughout the continent for their prowess in battle. In addition, dwarves are known for their calculating intellects and superb craftsmanship. Dwarven smiths are renowned for their deadly weapons and heavy armour. These accoutrements are unrivalled in quality, possibly only matched by those produced by drake armourers. Their intelligence and natural inquisitiveness has also made them the most technically advanced race on the continent. One of their most famous, and feared, discoveries was a mysterious powder that produces an immense explosion when exposed to fire or sparks. Certain dwarf warriors use this powder to hurl small objects at tremendous speeds. Given their technological inclinations, many dwarves tend to distrust magic users. However some practice a form of magic based on the engraving of runes. Called runesmiths, they use these carvings to enchant items in order to augment certain aspects of their natures.

note: [race]: id=elf
en: race^Elf
en_GB: Elf

note: [race]: id=elf
en: race+female^Elf
en_GB: Elf

note: [race]: id=elf
en: race^Elves
en_GB: Elves

note: [race]: id=elf
en: Compared to humans, elves are somewhat taller, more agile but less sturdy. They have slightly pointy ears, pale skin and usually blond hair. Few differences between humans and elves are more pronounced than the Elves’ unusually long life — most, unless claimed by illness, accident or war, live a full two and a half centuries. While some elves possessing a high magical aptitude have been known to live an additional full century, most elves begin to grow physically frail at some point between 250 and 300 years of age and pass away rapidly (generally within a year or two) thereafter.
    
    Elves are naturally imbued with magic to a small degree. Though most are unable to channel it directly, its latent presence gives them their keen senses and long life. Many elves have magic-driven talents such as marksmanship or stealth, allowing them to achieve tasks that most normal beings would find astonishing. Those elves that learn to wield this power in more general ways can become truly formidable in its use. Many choose to use their gift to heal others.
    
    A few elves, venturing far down the paths of magic and mysticism, become sensitive to the presence of cold iron and can even be burned by it. Elvish legend hints that this was more common in the far past.
    
    Elves spend much of their time honing their talents and skills. Those not adept at the magical arts typically devote their time honing their physical skills. As a result, elves excel at archery, which is perhaps their most important method of warfare. Most elvish troops carry a bow and no other race can rival their archers in speed and accuracy. All elves also share an intense affection for unspoiled nature. They often feel uncomfortable in open unvegetated spaces. They live primarily in the forests of the Great Continent; the Aethenwood in the southwest, Wesmere in the northwest, and the great northern woods of which the Lintanir Forest is the southernmost edge.
    
    Elves are the eldest race of the continent, with the possible exception of trolls. Many of their settlements cannot be reliably dated, undoubtedly having existed for over a millennium.
en_GB: Compared to humans, elves are somewhat taller, more agile but less sturdy. They have slightly pointy ears, pale skin and usually blond hair. Few differences between humans and elves are more pronounced than the Elves’ unusually long life — most, unless claimed by illness, accident or war, live a full two and a half centuries. While some elves possessing a high magical aptitude have been known to live an additional full century, most elves begin to grow physically frail at some point between 250 and 300 years of age and pass away rapidly (generally within a year or two) thereafter.
    
    Elves are naturally imbued with magic to a small degree. Though most are unable to channel it directly, its latent presence gives them their keen senses and long life. Many elves have magic-driven talents such as marksmanship or stealth, allowing them to achieve tasks that most normal beings would find astonishing. Those elves that learn to wield this power in more general ways can become truly formidable in its use. Many choose to use their gift to heal others.
    
    A few elves, venturing far down the paths of magic and mysticism, become sensitive to the presence of cold iron and can even be burned by it. Elvish legend hints that this was more common in the far past.
    
    Elves spend much of their time honing their talents and skills. Those not adept at the magical arts typically devote their time honing their physical skills. As a result, elves excel at archery, which is perhaps their most important method of warfare. Most elvish troops carry a bow and no other race can rival their archers in speed and accuracy. All elves also share an intense affection for unspoiled nature. They often feel uncomfortable in open unvegetated spaces. They live primarily in the forests of the Great Continent; the Aethenwood in the south-west, Wesmere in the north-west, and the great northern woods of which the Lintanir Forest is the southernmost edge.
    
    Elves are the eldest race of the continent, with the possible exception of trolls. Many of their settlements cannot be reliably dated, undoubtedly having existed for over a millennium.

note: [race]: id=goblin
en: race^Goblin
en_GB: Goblin

note: [race]: id=goblin
en: race+female^Goblin
en_GB: Goblin

note: [race]: id=goblin
en: race^Goblins
en_GB: Goblins

note: [race]: id=goblin
en: Goblins are, despite their appearance, born as siblings to the orcs and members of the same race. While other races usually bear children singly or in pairs, orcs will have large litters of children all at once, causing their populations to explode rather quickly. Within any litter, there will only be one or two true orcs, who will grow to the full size and strength of their race. A few more will be half-orcs, notably weaker than their big brothers, and relegated to supporting roles in combat, such as archery. The rest, often a full half of more of any litter, will be goblins. Goblins are puny and quite frail, rarely growing past the size and stature of a human child. Goblins are born into a lifetime of near-slavery to their larger kin, and used as sword-fodder in battle. They thrive in spite of their tragic fate; in part because they are so very numerous, and also because their brother orcs are well aware how dependent they are on the goblins.
    
    Goblins perform the bulk of manual labor needed by the orcs, with the sole exception of jobs that require the brute strength of true orcs. Those the orcs revel in as proof of their prowess.
en_GB: Goblins are, despite their appearance, born as siblings to the orcs and members of the same race. While other races usually bear children singly or in pairs, orcs will have large litters of children all at once, causing their populations to explode rather quickly. Within any litter, there will only be one or two true orcs, who will grow to the full size and strength of their race. A few more will be half-orcs, notably weaker than their big brothers, and relegated to supporting roles in combat, such as archery. The rest, often a full half of more of any litter, will be goblins. Goblins are puny and quite frail, rarely growing past the size and stature of a human child. Goblins are born into a lifetime of near-slavery to their larger kin, and used as sword-fodder in battle. They thrive in spite of their tragic fate; in part because they are so very numerous, and also because their brother orcs are well aware how dependent they are on the goblins.
    
    Goblins perform the bulk of manual labour needed by the orcs, with the sole exception of jobs that require the brute strength of true orcs. Those the orcs revel in as proof of their prowess.

note: [race]: id=gryphon, description=
en: race^Gryphon
en_GB: Gryphon

note: [race]: id=gryphon, description=
en: race+female^Gryphon
en_GB: Gryphon

note: [race]: id=gryphon, description=
en: race^Gryphons
en_GB: Gryphons

note: [race]: id=human
en: race^Human
en_GB: Human

note: [race]: id=human
en: race+female^Human
en_GB: Human

note: [race]: id=human
en: race^Humans
en_GB: Humans

note: [race]: id=human
en: The race of men is an extremely diverse one. Although they originally came from the Old Continent, men have spread all over the world and split into many different cultures and races. Although they are not imbued with magic like other creatures, humans can learn to wield it and able to learn more types than most others. They have no extra special abilities or aptitudes except their versatility and drive. While often at odds with other races, they can occasionally form alliances with the less aggressive races such as elves and dwarves. The less scrupulous among them do not shrink back from hiring orcish mercenaries, either. They have no natural enemies, although the majority of men, like most people of all races, have an instinctive dislike of the undead. Men are shorter than the elves, but taller still than dwarves. Their skin color can vary, from almost white to dark brown.
    
    <header>text='Subjects of the Crown'</header>
    Many different groups of men exist, but the majority of them on the Great Continent live under the rule of the Crown of Wesnoth. The humans first appeared on the Great Continent from a land far across the ocean to the West, the Green Isle, and soon established their capital at the inland city of Weldyn. Over the following centuries they have built up a number cities across the continent. The soldiers from the Crown of Wesnoth protect the country, forming the most organized military force in the known world. Its warriors come from the main provinces, where all men are conscripted at an early age.
    
    <header>text='The Clansmen'</header>
    The eastern provinces of Wesnoth, known as the Clan Homelands, have a geography consisting of more open plains and rolling hills than the western, more civilized provinces. They are home to the Horse Clans, who are allied with the Crown of Wesnoth but operate independently and maintain their own identity. Some consider them to be a tributary state, which sends food and soldiers to Crown in exchange for protection. Others say they are on equal footing with the western half of Wesnoth. In any case, the eastern provinces do not have a conscript army the way Western Wesnoth does. Training for fighting is part of the way of life of the Clans; the parents teach the children to ride horses, fight and shoot a bow from an early age. In general, the Clan warriors are less organized than the civilized fighters, and the strengths and weaknesses of these groups complement each other.
en_GB: The race of men is an extremely diverse one. Although they originally came from the Old Continent, men have spread all over the world and split into many different cultures and races. Although they are not imbued with magic like other creatures, humans can learn to wield it and able to learn more types than most others. They have no extra special abilities or aptitudes except their versatility and drive. While often at odds with other races, they can occasionally form alliances with the less aggressive races such as elves and dwarves. The less scrupulous among them do not shrink back from hiring orcish mercenaries, either. They have no natural enemies, although the majority of men, like most people of all races, have an instinctive dislike of the undead. Men are shorter than the elves, but taller still than dwarves. Their skin colour can vary, from almost white to dark brown.
    
    <header>text='Subjects of the Crown'</header>
    Many different groups of men exist, but the majority of them on the Great Continent live under the rule of the Crown of Wesnoth. The humans first appeared on the Great Continent from a land far across the ocean to the West, the Green Isle, and soon established their capital at the inland city of Weldyn. Over the following centuries they have built up a number of cities across the continent. The soldiers from the Crown of Wesnoth protect the country, forming the most organized military force in the known world. Its warriors come from the main provinces, where all men are conscripted at an early age.
    
    <header>text='The Clansmen'</header>
    The eastern provinces of Wesnoth, known as the Clan Homelands, have a geography consisting of more open plains and rolling hills than the western, more civilized provinces. They are home to the Horse Clans, who are allied with the Crown of Wesnoth but operate independently and maintain their own identity. Some consider them to be a tributary state, which sends food and soldiers to Crown in exchange for protection. Others say they are on equal footing with the western half of Wesnoth. In any case, the eastern provinces do not have a conscript army the way Western Wesnoth does. Training for fighting is part of the way of life of the Clans; the parents teach the children to ride horses, fight and shoot a bow from an early age. In general, the Clan warriors are less organized than the civilized fighters, and the strengths and weaknesses of these groups complement each other.

note: [race]: id=lizard, description=
en: race^Saurian
en_GB: Saurian

note: [race]: id=lizard, description=
en: race+female^Saurian
en_GB: Saurian

note: [race]: id=lizard, description=
en: race^Saurians
en_GB: Saurians

note: [race]: id=mechanical
en: race^Mechanical
en_GB: Mechanical

note: [race]: id=mechanical
en: race+plural^Mechanical
en_GB: Mechanical

note: [race]: id=mechanical
en: Animated neither by natural life nor by necromancy, the term <italic>text='mechanical'</italic> describes a created artifact of an intelligent being. Most mechanical things neither move nor think on their own, but some do so as a result of magical enchantment.
en_GB: Animated neither by natural life nor by necromancy, the term <italic>text='mechanical'</italic> describes a created artefact of an intelligent being. Most mechanical things neither move nor think on their own, but some do so as a result of magical enchantment.

note: [race]: id=merman
en: race^Merman
en_GB: Merman

note: [race]: id=merman
en: race^Mermaid
en_GB: Mermaid

note: [race]: id=merman
en: race^Mermen
en_GB: Mermen

note: [race]: id=merman
en: Something like a fusion between humans and fish, the merfolk are an enigmatic race with both piscine and humanoid attributes. They have strong tails that lend themselves to quick movement in any watery environment while their dextrous hands and intelligent minds allow fine craftsmanship and toolmaking. Semi-aquatic by nature, merfolk can breathe both water and air without difficulty. Despite being able to survive on land, they are much quicker and more agile in the water and will rarely be found far from the ocean. They are typically wary of dry land, as they are awkward and clumsy there and they struggle greatly to move over rough or forested terrain.
en_GB: Something like a fusion between humans and fish, the merfolk are an enigmatic race with both piscine and humanoid attributes. They have strong tails that lend themselves to quick movement in any watery environment while their dexterous hands and intelligent minds allow fine craftsmanship and toolmaking. Semi-aquatic by nature, merfolk can breathe both water and air without difficulty. Despite being able to survive on land, they are much quicker and more agile in the water and will rarely be found far from the ocean. They are typically wary of dry land, as they are awkward and clumsy there and they struggle greatly to move over rough or forested terrain.

note: [race]: id=monster
en: race^Monster
en_GB: Monster

note: [race]: id=monster
en: race+female^Monster
en_GB: Monster

note: [race]: id=monster
en: race^Monsters
en_GB: Monsters

note: [race]: id=naga
en: race^Naga
en_GB: Naga

note: [race]: id=naga
en: race^Nagini
en_GB: Nagini

note: [race]: id=naga
en: race^Nagas
en_GB: Nagas

note: [race]: id=naga
en: The serpentine nagas are one of the least understood races of the Great Continent. Part of this is due to their xenophobic nature and part is due to their alien environment. Nagas are one of the few races capable of any meaningful mobility in water, giving them access to a whole world effectively forbidden to land dwellers and further separating them from the terrestrial beings that they shun. Still, they are not true creatures of the sea, and their inability to breathe water leaves them in trepidation of the abyss. Living in coastal areas gives them an escape route on land against denizens of the deep while keeping them out of reach of those who travel by foot, wing, and hoof. Although nagas are somewhat frail in form, they are often faster and more nimble than their opponents. They sometimes find themselves at odds with merfolk when their territories overlap, but overall nagas tend to favor swamps and rivers as much as open water.
en_GB: The serpentine nagas are one of the least understood races of the Great Continent. Part of this is due to their xenophobic nature and part is due to their alien environment. Nagas are one of the few races capable of any meaningful mobility in water, giving them access to a whole world effectively forbidden to land dwellers and further separating them from the terrestrial beings that they shun. Still, they are not true creatures of the sea, and their inability to breathe water leaves them in trepidation of the abyss. Living in coastal areas gives them an escape route on land against denizens of the deep while keeping them out of reach of those who travel by foot, wing, and hoof. Although nagas are somewhat frail in form, they are often faster and more nimble than their opponents. They sometimes find themselves at odds with merfolk when their territories overlap, but overall nagas tend to favour swamps and rivers as much as open water.

note: [race]: id=ogre
en: race^Ogre
en_GB: Ogre

note: [race]: id=ogre
en: race+female^Ogre
en_GB: Ogre

note: [race]: id=ogre
en: race^Ogres
en_GB: Ogres

note: [race]: id=orc
en: race^Orc
en_GB: Orc

note: [race]: id=orc
en: race+female^Orc
en_GB: Orc

note: [race]: id=orc
en: race^Orcs
en_GB: Orcs

note: [race]: id=orc
en: In appearance, orcs are half men and half beasts. They are taller, sturdier and stronger than humans. They are warlike, savage, and cruel by nature. Their blood is darker and thicker than that of normal humans and they have little care for personal hygiene or their personal appearance. Although Orcs are violent even among themselves creatures, they are pack-oriented; an orc never travels long or lives alone in groups smaller than half a dozen.
    
    <header>text='Society'</header>
    Almost every orc are a member of a tribe or a clan. Relations between neighboring tribes are usually violent, except in cases of a mutual enemy threatens their existence or prospects of great plunder override mutual animosity. Occasionally, a single strong chieftain may emerge to lead multiple tribes from time to time, usually through intimidation of followers. An orc tribe in times of peace tends to focus almost solely on strengthening itself in preparation for the next armed conflict. Orcs are known to possess a crude system of writing — usually in blood — although it’s most commonly used to trade insults or threats among tribal leaders.
    
    Orc societies are based on little else but strength; might makes right, and a leader leads and survives only as long as no one manages to wrest the title from him. A constant struggle for power simmers among potential tribal chiefs. An orcish leader rarely lives more than a handful of years to enjoy his absolute authority before being killed for his position — although history knows some notable exceptions. Orcs hold no particular honor code and while indisputable raw strength is usually the preferred method of displaying power, assassination, poisoning and backstabbing are completely viable means to further one’s own goals.
    
    Orcs mostly live in rural areas, often in foothills or mountainous regions, sometimes in caves. They grow no crops nor keep livestock, but are competent hunters as a result of their physical stature and brutality. Due to their large numbers they are capable of hunting an area virtually clean of anything larger than rodents in relatively short period of time. Due to this and their unstable leadership, orcish tribes tend to lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle, never settling in one region for too long. The larger tribes may establish themselves firmly in an area for years or even decades and build large encampments almost resembling cities, but even these are easily dismantled and abandoned if there is a need to relocate the horde.
    
    The oldest known orcs have been around 50 to 60 years of age, but very few individuals ever live to see over two or three decades before meeting their end either in war or by the hand of one of their kin. The oldest orcs are often shamans, which are perhaps the only ones most of their kind sees as being trustworthy and neutral. The origins of this custom are unknown, as the shamans do not directly contribute much to orcish societies but only act as advisors — not something orcs tend to otherwise tolerate. Shamans are in many ways the opposite of most other orcs: they are often physically withered and frail in comparison and lack skill in battle. Despite their reliance on raw strength, not nearly all orcs are destined to grow to possess any. Many orcs are born smaller and weaker than the rest, and already almost as newborns are put in their place by their stronger siblings. The stronger ones will routinely grab most of the food and thus grow stronger still, while their weaker siblings do not. Many of these individuals tend to specialize in other skills, like archery or assassination.
en_GB: In appearance, orcs are half men and half beasts. They are taller, sturdier and stronger than humans. They are warlike, savage, and cruel by nature. Their blood is darker and thicker than that of normal humans and they have little care for personal hygiene or their personal appearance. Although Orcs are violent even among themselves creatures, they are pack-oriented; an orc never travels long or lives alone in groups smaller than half a dozen.
    
    <header>text='Society'</header>
    Almost every orc are a member of a tribe or a clan. Relations between neighbouring tribes are usually violent, except in cases of a mutual enemy threatens their existence or prospects of great plunder override mutual animosity. Occasionally, a single strong chieftain may emerge to lead multiple tribes from time to time, usually through intimidation of followers. An orc tribe in times of peace tends to focus almost solely on strengthening itself in preparation for the next armed conflict. Orcs are known to possess a crude system of writing — usually in blood — although it’s most commonly used to trade insults or threats among tribal leaders.
    
    Orc societies are based on little else but strength; might makes right, and a leader leads and survives only as long as no one manages to wrest the title from him. A constant struggle for power simmers among potential tribal chiefs. An orcish leader rarely lives more than a handful of years to enjoy his absolute authority before being killed for his position — although history knows some notable exceptions. Orcs hold no particular honour code and while indisputable raw strength is usually the preferred method of displaying power, assassination, poisoning and backstabbing are completely viable means to further one’s own goals.
    
    Orcs mostly live in rural areas, often in foothills or mountainous regions, sometimes in caves. They grow no crops nor keep livestock, but are competent hunters as a result of their physical stature and brutality. Due to their large numbers they are capable of hunting an area virtually clean of anything larger than rodents in relatively short period of time. Due to this and their unstable leadership, orcish tribes tend to lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle, never settling in one region for too long. The larger tribes may establish themselves firmly in an area for years or even decades and build large encampments almost resembling cities, but even these are easily dismantled and abandoned if there is a need to relocate the horde.
    
    The oldest known orcs have been around 50 to 60 years of age, but very few individuals ever live to see over two or three decades before meeting their end either in war or by the hand of one of their kin. The oldest orcs are often shamans, which are perhaps the only ones most of their kind sees as being trustworthy and neutral. The origins of this custom are unknown, as the shamans do not directly contribute much to orcish societies but only act as advisers — not something orcs tend to otherwise tolerate. Shamans are in many ways the opposite of most other orcs: they are often physically withered and frail in comparison and lack skill in battle. Despite their reliance on raw strength, not nearly all orcs are destined to grow to possess any. Many orcs are born smaller and weaker than the rest, and already almost as newborns are put in their place by their stronger siblings. The stronger ones will routinely grab most of the food and thus grow stronger still, while their weaker siblings do not. Many of these individuals tend to specialize in other skills, like archery or assassination.

note: [race]: id=troll
en: race^Troll
en_GB: Troll

note: [race]: id=troll
en: race+female^Troll
en_GB: Troll

note: [race]: id=troll
en: race^Trolls
en_GB: Trolls

note: [race]: id=troll
en: Trolls are ancient creatures, one of the oldest known races known to inhabit the Great Continent. They are large, slow, simple-minded, and live extremely long lives inside deep caves or atop high mountains. The most unique characteristic of trolls is an internal vitality that sustains and heals them from within. As a result they live very different lives from almost any known creature. Trolls have few real needs: they require little food or water, and thus they have little incentive to pursue much besides protection from those who are hostile towards them. This in turn means they rarely have to worry about anything and can spend much of their time sleeping or in contemplation. Trolls have a curious affinity with nature. They do not relate with living things like elves do, but instead with earth and stone. They are also somewhat curious of their surroundings and many younger whelps even enjoy traveling and seeing the world. As trolls grow older they tend to become increasingly passive, gradually losing interest in their environment and spending more of their time sleeping in a quiet, familiar corner of their home cave. This is until they finally pass away as their bodies themselves slowly turn into lifeless statues of stone.
    
    Trolls are seen by many as being little more than yet another race of savage monsters. This common misconception is in part perpetuated by orcs to persuade trolls to join their armies. Because they are rather simple and do not understand the ways of other races or sometimes can even tell them apart, it is usually easy for an orcish band to convince a group of trolls that by joining them they get to exact revenge on those that have before hunted them. These new recruits are then directed to attack whoever the orcs themselves are currently in conflict with, whether previously a foe of the trolls or not, accumulating even more enemies for the misled trolls. The most common enemy of trolls are dwarves, and the animosity between these two races is ancient.
    
    <header>text='Geography'</header>
    Trolls have inhabited the mountains of the Great Continent longer than the dwarves who migrated there. Trolls are a common sight on the mountain ranges north and east of Wesnoth, and wherever Orcish hordes travel.
en_GB: Trolls are ancient creatures, one of the oldest known races known to inhabit the Great Continent. They are large, slow, simple-minded, and live extremely long lives inside deep caves or atop high mountains. The most unique characteristic of trolls is an internal vitality that sustains and heals them from within. As a result they live very different lives from almost any known creature. Trolls have few real needs: they require little food or water, and thus they have little incentive to pursue much besides protection from those who are hostile towards them. This in turn means they rarely have to worry about anything and can spend much of their time sleeping or in contemplation. Trolls have a curious affinity with nature. They do not relate with living things like elves do, but instead with earth and stone. They are also somewhat curious of their surroundings and many younger whelps even enjoy travelling and seeing the world. As trolls grow older they tend to become increasingly passive, gradually losing interest in their environment and spending more of their time sleeping in a quiet, familiar corner of their home cave. This is until they finally pass away as their bodies themselves slowly turn into lifeless statues of stone.
    
    Trolls are seen by many as being little more than yet another race of savage monsters. This common misconception is in part perpetuated by orcs to persuade trolls to join their armies. Because they are rather simple and do not understand the ways of other races or sometimes can even tell them apart, it is usually easy for an orcish band to convince a group of trolls that by joining them they get to exact revenge on those that have before hunted them. These new recruits are then directed to attack whoever the orcs themselves are currently in conflict with, whether previously a foe of the trolls or not, accumulating even more enemies for the misled trolls. The most common enemy of trolls are dwarves, and the animosity between these two races is ancient.
    
    <header>text='Geography'</header>
    Trolls have inhabited the mountains of the Great Continent longer than the dwarves who migrated there. Trolls are a common sight on the mountain ranges north and east of Wesnoth, and wherever Orcish hordes travel.

note: [race]: id=undead
en: race^Undead
en_GB: Undead

note: [race]: id=undead
en: race+female^Undead
en_GB: Undead

note: [race]: id=undead
en: race+plural^Undead
en_GB: Undead

note: [race]: id=wolf, description=
en: race^Wolf
en_GB: Wolf

note: [race]: id=wolf, description=
en: race+female^Wolf
en_GB: Wolf

note: [race]: id=wolf, description=
en: race^Wolves
en_GB: Wolves

note: [race]: id=wose
en: race^Wose
en_GB: Wose

note: [race]: id=wose
en: race^Woses
en_GB: Woses

en: race^Miscellaneous
en_GB: Miscellaneous

en: unit help^Attacks
en_GB: Attacks

en: unit help^Name
en_GB: Name

en: Defense
en_GB: Defence
