Alexander is a tactical RPG that takes place during the rise and fall of Alexander the Great. After the Peloponnesian War, the Greek kingdom of Macedonia is favored by the Gods to conquer all of Greece, and eventually the world. Zeus has an affair with Alexander’s mother, Olympia, which would lead to the birth of their son.

He is eventually tutored by Aristotle on the ways of tactics (combat), leadership (recruitment), and bravery (special tasks).

Characters:

King Phillip II of Macedonia. King of Macedonia, “northerners” who aren’t considered real Greeks, his conquest of Greece makes him a both respected and feared. After defeating the alliance of Athens, Thebes and Byzantium with the help of Alexander, he creates an alliance of greek states with him acting as the Hegemon, the leader of the military. As the king, he is also unbound by their laws. With his consolidated power, he begins to be a threat to the Persian Empire. After conquering the Greek world following the fall of Athens and the eventual weakening of Sparta, he sets his eyes on a bigger prize: the rest of the world. But, will his hubris alienate him from the favor of the greek gods?

Alexander: The titular hero of the story, and at the beginning of the game, a capable if overly confident young man who believes he is destined for great things…  

Andronicus: Husband of Lanike and a general in Alexander’s army. 

Antipater: A grizzled old general, Antipater was a statesman and general who fought against Spartans and the like. He is loyal to the family until he dies of old age.

Aristotle: Philosopher and tutor to young Alexander. 

Aristobulus: He followed Alexander around his campaign.

Artabazos: A Persian general and a cousin of Darius, and an exiled satrap, father of Barsine. 

Arrhidaeus: Alexander’s intellectually disabled half-brother. Alexander is protective of him, worried that people would use him in a power grab.

Artaxerxes III: The Persian king and a ruthless ruler who wishes to re-establish the might of his empire.

Attalus: A general in King Phillip’s army, his daughter Eurydice marries Phillip and he gains great favor in his eyes. Olympia’s jealousy results in his demise.

Bagoas: A eunuch and advisor to King Artaxerxes III, he poisons the royal family when he falls out of favor and installs Darius III. When he too falls out of his favor, he attempts to have Darius poisoned, but having heard of the plot beforehand, makes him drink it. His estate is later given to the Macedonian general Parmenion.

Barsine: Wife of Mentor, and later wife of Memnon when Mentor dies. She is sent to King Darius III to ensure Mentor’s cooperation. She later becomes Alexander’s lover.

Bucephalus: Alexander’s Horse. While he does not talk, he is extremely intelligent and stubborn. It’s name comes from a scar on it’s side in the shape of a bull. This is in fact a seal from Zeus, as the bull is one of his many forms. 

Calanus: Indian philosopher who joins Alexander. He later commits public suiced by setting himself on fire.

Cassander: A warrior who despises Alexander, after their time at school he leaves, only playing a part in the aftermath of Alexander’s demise. He eventually becomes king of Macedonia upon the War of the Seleucid. 

Cleitus the Black: Saved Alexander’s life at the Battle of Granicus, but is later killed by him in a drunken argument over Alexander adopting the customs of the Persians

Cleitus the White: A vain man, he is never the less a good survivor, and is smart about who he allies himself with. He is eventually sent back home with other unfavored generals during Alexander’s campaigns in Asia.

Coenus: son-in-law of Permenion. He is one of Alexander’s most competent and trusted friends. He always delivers in battle, and he is the only one who ever seems to be able to talk sense in his commander. He is always a “lead by example” kind of guy. He dies of a mysterious ilness in 326 bc

Crayterus: has a heated relationship with Haphetsus. By the Indian campaign they are at each other’s throats, even pulling out their swords.

Cynane: Alexander’s half sister and a powerful oracle and general. She eventually marries Perdicas.

Darius III: King of Persia and Alexander’s rival. 

Dimnus: One of Alexander’s trusted officers, he eventually conspires to assassinate his leader. The plot is revealed when he tells his lover, who tells his sibling. Eventually the news reaches a page named Metro, who tells Alexander directly.

Erigyuis: Is a close friend of Alexander. He is banished when Phillip’s new wife has a child. He is killed in 328 by Bactrian fugitives. 

Eurydice: Daughter of Attalus, and bride of Phillip. She is young and very naive.

Glaucius: An Illyrian general who is a sometimes ally, and sometimes enemy of Alexander. 

Harpalus: Alexander’s childhood friend. He is given the role of treasurer. He is secretly stealing from his friend. He is lame in one leg, and so he was a steward rather than a soldier. Later, he steals a large part of Alexander’s money for himself, and is murdered by his servants. 

Haphestus: Alexanders best friend. A massive giant, he is loyal and a good soldier, if a little dumb.

Hermias: Father-in-law of Aristotle, he is a former slave turned uncontested ruler of a town. Despite being a tyrant, he is still highly respected. As a slave, he was sent for tutelage under Plato and Aristotle, and when he makes money, he opens a school and Aristotle marries his daughter. He is killed by Mentor of Rhodes for information on the invasion plan of Phillip II.  

Krateros: A capable general who uncovers the plot to assassinate Alexander.

Lanike: Alexander’s wet-nurse, and sister of Cleitus the Black. 

Leonnatus: One of Alexander’s bodyguards since childhood. 

Lysimachus: A powerful warrior, when he shows compassion to one of Alexander’s enemies, he punishes him by having to face a lion. He wins the fight and regains his favor. 

Memnon of Rhodes:  Brother of Mentor and a talented general. He eventually marries Barsine. 

Mentor of Rhodes: A rogue general who first works for Bagoas in crushing an Egyptian rebellion. When Bagoas is killed, his band of mercenaries, consisting of his brother Memnon, his wife Barsine (who later becomes the mother of Alexander’s child), and his brother-in-law, 

Nearchus: childhood friend and admiral of his Navy in India.

Nectanebos II: An exiled pharaoh of Egypt, and a sorcerer, he gets betrayed by his ally Mentor of Rhodes. He is rescued by Zeus, and seeks refuge and anonymity in the capital Pella. He is a powerful oracle.

Olympia: Wife of Phillip and mother of Alexander, she plots to have the king murdered in order not to lose her status. She also orders the murder of young Europa and Caranus, the daughter and son of Philip’s beloved wife Cleopatra, as well as her uncle Attalus. She is a servant in the cult of Bacchus, the god of wine, pleasure, and insanity. However, she is also a lover to Zeus, who is the secret father of Alexander.    

Parmenion: A general under the command of King Phillip, he becomes one of Alexander’s most loyal generals. When his son, Philotas, participates in a plot against Alexander’s life, he is killed before he even learns of the deed. 

Pausanias: Bodyguard of King Phillip. He is seduced by Olympia into killing Phillip, and almost escapes (he trips and is then captured and strung up). Olympia poisons him before he can tell anyone who was the mastermind. 

Perdicas:  His most trusted general, he is given Alexander’s ring upon his death. He is of similar age to Alexander. He chased down and killed Phillip’s assassins. He has two lions with him, as he kidnapped them. He is eccentric and fit, though not as strong as Seleucus. He is also headstrong, and usually leaps into battle before thinking. He eventually becomes second in command. He is chosen as a bodyguard for Roxane and his son.

Philotas: Son of Parmenion, he first appears as a friend of Alexander, but during one of Alexander’s campaign, he learns of a plot by Dimnus for his assassination, and says nothing. 

Ptolemy:  One of Alexander’s general who controlled Egypt after his death. He is poisioned in India but Alexander cures him after a vision.

Roxxane: a Bactrian Princess of incredible beauty who becomes Alexander’s wife. She bears him a son, also named Alexander. 

Seleucus: A seemingly timid giant,, he is the commander of an elite infantry called the Silver-Shields, a special spearman with shields that provided protection for the cavalry. Some believe he is the son of Apollo, although this is only revealed later.