
This means having any of the following traits: Erudite, Scholar, Scholarly Theologian, Mastermind Theologian, Renowned Physician, or Faqih. This is more likely if he has at least 8 skill points (x1.4), and he is using his councillor skill (x1.5) while searching. Granting help increases progress by a whopping 5 points. Disagreeing will decrease progress by one point. Once you agree to help, as long as the modifier is on (for 5 years), you won't be asked to help for the same skill again. Stewardship costs 5% city vassal tax, -20 mayor opinion, +25% build time. Intrigue costs -50% plot power, -50% plot discovery.

Scholarship costs -25% tech progress rate. The modifier is removed if you found the artifact or if the quest is abandoned. It's possible to have a setback (rare, weight 1 among 32 at base). Having a medium or major rumor makes this more likely (x1.25 for medium, x1.5 for major). Not using the councillor's relevant skill also increases this by x1.5. Having less than 8 skill points increases by x2.5 times.

Having any "dumb" traits ( dull, slow, imbecile ) increases this outcome by x1.5 times. Human players (AI rulers cannot lose councilors in this manner) can also have their councilor killed while searching (rare, weight 1 among 32 at base). Not using the councillor's relevant skill also increase this by x1.5. Having less than 8 skill points increases it by x1.5 times. The councilor may have other outcomes that is not searching with a skill. He can ask for money (50% of annual income, at least 30 coins). There are countless ways of securing and keeping your place in the history books.This is x2 more likely if he is greedy, deceitful, slothful or your rival. The paths to follow are limitless: experience thousands of dynamic events and life-altering decisions tailored to each and every conceivable situation and character. Raid and plunder nearby lands or hire mercenaries and Holy Orders for your major conflicts.īe a pious king to invite the religious powers to your side, or design your own faith as you battle between everlasting fame or eternal damnation.īring novel innovations to your culture and construct mighty castles and bastions to increase the wealth, prestige, and security of your realm. Manage your battlefield tactics and armies. Assemble men-at-arms units and powerful knights. Or be inspired by the bard and ballad, and seduce your way to power and influence.īlood will flow. Recruit agents and other unsavory elements to undermine, blackmail, or murder those who stand in your path. The shadows stir frequently, and danger lurks around every darkened corner. Be wary of rivals, from restless serfs to revengeful concubines. Govern an ever-evolving realm and grant titles to whom you see fit - or usurp your liege to claim their crown as your own. If found wanting, marry them off or despatch them through other means.Ĭustomize your ruler and noble house, from appearance to attributes, and create a monarch worthy of all their inherited virtues and vices. Groom your heir with the appropriate guardians or educate them yourself. Genetics can be passed along to your children, be it the gift of genius or crippling stupidity. Prompt fear and dread as you rule with an iron fist, or inspire your subjects with magnanimous deeds.

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