[Baalz]

I think it's a mischaracterization to describe this as focusing on one trick. Eagle kings are so versatile, performing superbly at air raid thugging, buffing, blasting, and rituals...in a very real way your nation is tied up in them regardless of what design choices you make. Investing in an earth bless makes a whole lot of sense as it supercharges eagle king thugs *and* casters, and lets be honest what are you going to spend your points on that gives a better payback? More Caelum infantry? A single SC god not terribly better than a decked out eagle king? Sure you can play EA Caelum without a blessing but you're going to be focused on the eagle kings no matter where you put your design points and my philosophy is to focus on your strengths and circumvent your weaknesses. Additionally, this build does not focus exclusively on the eagle kings, the rainbow pretender greatly contributes to your magic diversity, without your pretender you've got nothing above level one mages in anything other than air (eventually squeeking into level 2 water). I'm curious, what do you suggest that gives a competitive payout?