I was looking at Patala, and it seems to have a

[Humakty]

Well, it is for sure not maxing, their everywhere mages are far too crappy for that, in late age many(most?) nations have decent battle mages recruitable everywhere, or summonable in the case of 'dark' ulm. But their army is powerfull early on, which can make some people think they are overpowered. Sure a strong army wont bring you to victory if you don't crush everyone early on.
In fact I only played a game with them, because I play 380+ provinces maps, and I hate to have to gamble for indep mages.
I realise I know almost only play nations with decent everywhere mages.