Sovereignty Guide Index

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Originally compiled from the Illyriad Discussion Forum by the Illyriad All-Stars, StormCrow, and the Content Team

This comprehensive guide covers the Sovereignty system in Illyriad, organized into logical sections for easy reference.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Sovereignty

• What is Sovereignty?
• Basic benefits and mechanics
• Which squares can be claimed

2. Sovereignty Levels and Costs

• The five levels of sovereignty
• Cost calculation formulas
• Time requirements and acceleration

3. Claiming and Competing for Sovereignty

• Required skills and prerequisites
• How to initiate claims
• Competing with other players
• Managing and viewing your sovereignty

4. Resource Sovereign Structures

• Types of resource structures
• Bonus calculations and examples
• NPC squares and enhanced bonuses
• No additional upkeep costs

5. Production Sovereign Structures

• Secondary resource and military production
• Terrain bonuses and optimization
• Significant upkeep costs and management
• Resource shortage handling

6. Frequently Asked Questions

• Combat and defense questions
• Economic impact and strategy
• Future development plans
• Resource management issues

Quick Reference

Key Formulas

Sovereignty Cost:

• Research Points: 10 × Level × Distance per hour
• Gold: 100 × Level × Distance per hour

Resource Structure Bonus:

• Structure Level × Resource Distribution × 0.2 = % Bonus

Production Structure Bonus:

• (5 + Terrain Bonus) × Structure Level = % Bonus

Important Notes

• ⚠️ Critical: If gold or research points reach zero, ALL sovereignty claims are immediately rescinded
• 🏗️ Structure Rule: You can only build one structure per sovereign square
• 📈 Specialization: Production bonuses of 250%+ are achievable with proper planning
• 🎯 Strategic Value: Sovereignty creates conflict opportunities and economic advantages

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This guide represents the sovereignty system as implemented. Future updates may modify these mechanics.