Magistracy

In Swords of the Prophets, the Magistracy is the equivalent of the Noble Residence from Alexander and Kings and Conquerors, and it has two functions: Units created:
 * It has extensive surveillance capabilities — it has high LOS and the ability to detect hidden units, and
 * Like the Warrior Hall trains elite units.
 * Cataphract, Palace Gamekeeper
 * [Arabs] Abtal, Fursan
 * [Persians] Azadan
 * [Tang] Heavy Axe Guards, Chosen Spearmen
 * [Byzantines] Excubitores
 * [Lombards] Gastald Macemen
 * [Khazars] Tudun Darqan
 * [Japanese] Yamato Kyubushi

Aside from these, the following require Logistics to be researched: Unlike the building of the same name for The Southeastern Dragon, where it is an upgrade for the Town Watch Guild, a Magistracy requires only one tech to be researched: that is, Magistracy from the Library.
 * [Byzantines] Scolarios