Sauromatian units

[Aethyr]

Demas,

One of my favorite builds with this nation is the Blood Fountain (imprisioned).

Magic: F4; W9; E1; B6

Scales:
Order 3
Heat 2
Growth 1
Drain 2

If the drain bugs you, substitute the misfortune instead. Or, tip misfortune twice & add 2 production. This nation's blessable troops with the enhancements derived from above, backed up by poision archers, will chew up almost anything in the game. Also, by the time your Blood Fountain breaks free you're ready to make your first Soul Contract without the need of enhancement items. Nasty.