secretfire42
commented
7 years ago My only problem with this (and I know this is a stupid comment) - but AFAIK the egyptians actually paid their slaves pretty well, and a lot of the current ideas in that sort are misunderstandings. I mean, this isn't a historical mod, and its a great idea for flavor (as someone in the 9th century wouldn't know that) - but in actuality, it worked more like a draft.
They had three types of slaves:
- Slaves taken in war (this would be a kinda neat event after a battle or a seige, I guess?)
- Bonded laborers - debt slavery
- Drafted laborers (paid really well, it was supposedly a huge thing to be selected).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_ancient_Egypt
Again, its entirely safe to ignore this, this is basically a fantasy mod, but I thought I'd note it anyways in case it gave you ideas. Kemetic slavery was VERY different from greco-roman slavery.
xirsoi
Perhaps allow rulers with Kemetic religion and/or Coptic culture to take slaves after a siege.
Apply a modifier of some kind. Should definitely effect the opinions of other characters. Perhaps those at war with a slaver could have the opportunity to free the slaves. Get small stack of light infantry? Some kind of income boost (but disease resistance malus?) for the capitol? Lots of options.