[atul]

I assume since they lack the staying power early on above surface, and get their behind kicked by aquatic nations below.

They've got very nice mid/late game magic and sweet forging paths, but having no reliable N magic to find those free forts underwater and having all units in a bit borderline good in their categories makes the early game hard.

But, a nice nation if you can get friends. I had good time playing them in a team game.