Living world that evolves around you, with historical and random events, as well as the actions of the player all contributing. The salty waves lashed out at the boat, making its weathered wood damp and moist. Mercenaries are great, if you know who to get.
I agree that the Picts have the most balanced troop tree, and that they cover every need. One is you go to a port town, go to the port manager or someone (forgot the exact name) and just pay a certain amount of money to 'fast travel' to another port town that you choose from a list.
