{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/amaravati-politics.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a breed & boon political deck using{{ amaravati }} as a star for his ability, then creating a swarm of Assamite with {{ the_embrace }} and {{ web_of_knives_recruit }}, bloating with {{ consanguineous_boon }} and {{ haqims_law_leadership }}.
The deck has a rather slow build-up but a high bloat that makes him sturdy. Furthermore, it delivers consistent pool damage with votes on one hand ({{ reckless_agitation }} and {{ kine_resources_contested }}) and bleed actions on the other hand (either naked bleeds or with the {{ loss }} action).
The deck has a strong stealth as {{ OBF }} is one of his core disciplines.
During the first half of the game, the deck should focus on breeding and bloating, surviving its predator. {{ heart_of_nizchetus }} must come in play as early as possible, in order to cycle the aggressive actions for the time being, and {{ information_highway }} can speed up this first phase.
Once a dozen Assamite are out, aggressive votes are used to destroy the prey's pool. {{ the_sargon_fragment }} can be used to fetch {{ reckless_agitation }} or {{ loss }} back from the ash heap.
{{ amaravati }} should be well protected, using {{ yoruba_shrine }} and {{ direct_intervention }} or sacrificing neonates to counter rush actions.
{{ alamut }} should be resplenished as much as possible. Vampires with {{ obf }} are supposed to get some bleed through (even for 1 pool) to get tokens on it fast.
Regarding the decklist example, some other cards can been included:
There is a Laibon variant to this deck, using more copies of {{ olugbenga }} and {{ kamau_jafari }}, then replacing {{ the_embrace }} by the cheaper {{ bamba }}. This also allows the use of some good Laibon cards like {{ kduvas_mask }} and {{ the_secret_must_be_kept }}. {{ riccardo_fabianis_deck }} at the 2011 Italian Grand Prix is a good example.
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