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Remember also when comparing TNN and Fomoria without hammers that CBM also gave TNN some nice bonuses like lower encumbrance on all their Sidhe troops/commanders and Awe on the Ri, where Fomoria got higher base encumbrance on their Giants, as well as potent anti-SC measures such as Song of Power and battlefield enchantments that limit the usefulness of ranged weapons. I think there's no room to claim that Fomoria is categorically superior without actually testing out what TNN has these days.

Actually looking back you claim that CBM hasn't really boosted TNN in any appreciable way. You may wish to look again.