[Ironhawk]

SsSam, clearly you've put a lot of work into this post and I do have to say that the level of detail is good for some of the newer players... But your choice of nation is quite strange. Pythium's power comes from it's magic diversity and its ability to form communions - both fairly advanced subjects from the perspective of a new player. The general consensus is that rookie players should play nations which are very simple and have only a few magic paths so that they do not get swamped by the vast array of decisions and choices that dom3 has to offer. Perhaps you should consider writing about Ulm, Marignon, or Man? Those are fairly uncomplicated nations.