# Shrine of Mars (Albion)

**Entity Type:** Building

## Properties

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Region | Albion |
| Category | Shrine |
| Required Tier | [Nobles](../population-tiers/tier-iv.md) |
| Dimensions | 3x3 (base), 4x4 (with roads) |
| Unlock Condition | Enough Faith |

## Description

Religious shrine dedicated to the Roman god Mars, providing population and prestige area effects in the Albion region.

## Costs

**Build Cost:** 100 gold, 5 Concrete

**Maintenance:** -16 gold

## Placement

| Requirement | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Road Required | Unknown |
| Warehouse Required | Unknown |

## Production

**Input:** None

**Output:** None (Service building)

## Area Effects

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Population | +1 |
| Prestige | +1 |

## Specialists

| Specialist | Effects |
|------------|---------|
| Brian of the Many Blessings | Shrines in range: +0.5 Happiness area effect, +0.5 Health area effect, +0.5 Fire Safety area effect, -25% upkeep cost. Legendary bonus: Follows the correct amount of gods. Improves: Shrine of Ceres, Shrine of Cernunnos, Shrine of Epona, Shrine of Mars, Shrine of Mercury-Lugus, Shrine of Minerva, Shrine of Neptune |

## Related Buildings

Other Shrines in Albion:
- [Shrine of Ceres (Albion)](./shrine-of-ceres-albion.md)
- [Shrine of Cernunnos (Albion)](./shrine-of-cernunnos-albion.md)
- [Shrine of Epona (Albion)](./shrine-of-epona-albion.md)
- [Shrine of Mercury-Lugus (Albion)](./shrine-of-mercury-lugus-albion.md)
- [Shrine of Minerva (Albion)](./shrine-of-minerva-albion.md)
- [Shrine of Neptune (Albion)](./shrine-of-neptune-albion.md)

Other Shrines in Latium:
- [Shrine of Mars (Latium)](./shrine-of-mars-latium.md)

## Usage Patterns

Place near residential areas to provide population and prestige bonuses.

## Common Pitfalls

Requires faith unlock before construction.
