[Graeme Dice]

Originally posted by Cohen:
The unique item would allow the infantry of Ulm to use better its heavy armor ... but a single SC can deal with them easily (I hate SCs).

Actually, I would think that Ulm would rarely, if ever get to forge the artifact, since every other nation would wisely keep it off the battlefield. Even Ulm would be better off without it, as they have plenty of magical options available if they get lucky with independents and pick an appropriate pretender.