Template:Infobox unitsThe Gatherer is one of the Norse villager units in Age of Mythology. Unlike Egyptian Laborers and Greek Villagers, Norse Gatherers cannot build structures; instead Norse infantry units (including the Hersir) do this.
Gatherers can be instantly converted into Ulfsarks for the full price of a new Ulfsark. However, this wastes the resources spent on training the gatherer, so it is usually better to train Ulfsarks from the Longhouse or the Town Center, unless there is a dire need.
Note: Even at maximum population, only 80 Gatherers may be trained.
Tasks
Gatherers can be assigned with the following tasks:
- gather food from Farms and Berry Bushes
- slaughter domestic animals then gather food from them
- hunt wild animals and gather food from them
- chop down trees and gather wood
- mine gold
- build Farms (only)
Buildings
Gatherers can only build Farms (once the Classical Age is reached) and cannot repair buildings.
Bonuses
Worshiping Odin increases the food gathering rate of gatherers hunting animals by 10%.
Technologies
The Ox Cart provides the following technologies:
Hand Axe increases the gather rate of wood by 10% and carrying capacity by 50%.
Bow Saw also increases the gather rate of wood by 10% and carrying capacity by 50%.
Carpenters also increases the gather rate of wood by 10% and carrying capacity by 50%.- Pickaxe increases the gather rate of gold by 10% and carrying capacity by 50%.
- Shaft Mine also increases the gather rate of wood by 10% and carrying capacity by 50%.
- Quarry also increases the gather rate of wood by 10% and carrying capacity by 50%.
- Hunting Dogs increases the gather rate of food from hunted animals by 30%.
- Husbandry increases the gather rate of food from herd animals by 20% and allows Villagers to carry twice as much food (of all types).
- Plow increases the gather rate of food from Farms by 10%.
- Irrigation further increases the gather rate of food from Farms by 10%.
- Flood Control further increases the gather rate of food from Farms by 10%.
Myth Technologies
Worshiping certain gods enables players to research myth technologies that improve Gatherers.
- Pig Sticker greatly increases damage to hunted animals. Researched at the Ox Cart.
- Winter Harvest increases gather speed from Farms by 10%. Researched at the Ox Cart.
History
Norse Gatherers form the basis of your economy. Make sure you have enough Gatherers to generate a steady inflow of resources, but remember they are weak in combat and can only plant Farms. Norse infantry are used to build and repair all other buildings.
The lands of Scandinavia, like those of Greece, were not great for agriculture and the growing season in the north is short. The villagers of the Norse, by necessity, were spread out in small bands that supplanted their limited crops with hunting, gathering, and fishing. The harsh climate and demanding life of the Norse forced them to become particularly good as craftsmen, explorers, traders, colonizers, and raiders.
Gallery
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