Art of War events

Generic events added to the game with Art of War DLC and Patch 1.8.

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The Plight of province

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All of nation suffers in war, but those provinces which lie in the path of the enemy suffer worst. What appears to a soldier or commander as a convenient source of supplies is often all the common people have. The outskirts of capital have been plundered in this war to the point of starvation. They are now reaching out for the government to aid them in recovering, lest the suffering of country drag on for years past the eventual peace.

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Trigger conditions Province: Province is looted Does not have province modifier “Famine Refused Aid” Province owner is at war	Mean time to happen 240 months Modifiers Any owned province has province modifier “Famine Refused Aid” : ×1.5
Whatever is necessary, we will provide. Lose ducats equal to 0.1 years of income That money is better spent winning this war. Gain province modifier “Famine Refused Aid” for 10 years: -25% Trade goods produced

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Spread of Pestilence

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The war has worsened the spread of diseases, and what once started as a local epidemic centered around a siege has now spread further. Dislocated civilians as well as troop movements, both difficult to avoid in wartime, has facilitated this and now province has also fallen victim to the illness.

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Trigger conditions Any neighbouring province has province modifier “Lingering Plague” Province owner is at war	Mean time to happen 100 months
Curse this war... Gain province modifier “Lingering Plague” for 3 years: -50% Supply limit -50% Local manpower -50% Local tax -50% Trade goods produced

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Cruelty of Mercenaries

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War is seldom without brutality. Soldiers are not known for their mercy, but this war has seen some exceptionally vile behavior on part of our occupying forces. It appears that mercenaries, unsatisfied with the wages we provide them with, have resorted to robbing the civilian population. Extortion by means of terror and torture has become commonplace, our soldiers are reviled as well as feared and stories of their atrocities spread beyond the borders of the war.

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Trigger conditions Country: Is at war Has at least 15 mercenary regiments Does not have country modifier “Curtailed Mercenaries” Is occupying an enemy province

Mean time to happen 240 months

We should prevent this from happening in the future. Gain 2 Army professionalism Gain country modifier “Curtailed Mercenaries” for 3 years: +30% Mercenary maintenance modifier −15% Available mercenaries Bellum se ipsum alet! Let them take what they want. Lose 10 Prestige One random province in an area we occupy a province: Gain province modifier “Terrorized by Mercenaries” for 3 years: +8 Local unrest

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Mercenary Bands Raid a province

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The enemy occupation of province came at a great cost for its people. Whether driven by greed or desperation, soldiers of fortune working with the occupying forces plundered and terrorized local civilians in an attempt to extort money and resources.

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Trigger conditions Has province modifier “Terrorized by Mercenaries” Does not have province modifier “Plundered in War”	Mean time to happen 240 months
Greed corrupts men's hearts... Gain province modifier “Plundered in War” for 3 years: -50% Local manpower -50% Local tax

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Displaced Refugees from a province

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The lingering effects of the war still plague country. Some areas have been destroyed to the point of becoming nearly uninhabitable, and people have been forced to move around to survive under these conditions. Some people have left homes entirely, settling in neighboring provinces where the war has left less scars.

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Trigger conditions Province has at least one following modifier: “Lingering Plague” “Plundered in War” “Famine Refused Aid” Base tax is at least 2 Province owner is not at war	Mean time to happen 480 months
The war may be over, but our troubles are not. Lose 1 Base tax One random neighbouring owned province: Gain 1 Base tax

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The Families Left Behind

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The recent war took a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few returned. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we have been throwing away lives too carelessly.

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Trigger conditions National manpower reserves are below 10% Was at war within the last 3 months Is not at war Does not have any of following country modifiers: “Post-War Tax Relief” “Decreased Drafting” “Suffering Bereaved”

Mean time to happen 240 months

We can ease the tax burden on the bereaved. Gain country modifier “Post-War Tax Relief” for 5 years: −15% Global tax modifier Let us be more lenient drafting for the army in the future. Gain country modifier “Decreased Drafting” for 5 years: −20 National manpower modifier This is the price that must be paid for our glorious nation. Gain country modifier “Suffering Bereaved” for 5 years: +2 National unrest

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Witchcraft

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The people of the war-torn capital are looking for reasons for the misfortunes that have befallen them. Fortunately, they have not found them to be related to our rulership, but unfortunately, what they have found has caused quite a stir. The prolonged effects of the war and how they seem to affect some more than others, they claim, can only be the work of those practicing witchcraft and sorcery.

Accusations have been leveled generously, and there are local authorities willing to organize proper trials for these crimes. As proper as trials for magic get in our country, anyway.

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Trigger conditions Province has at least one of following modifier: “Lingering Plague” “Plundered in War” “Famine Refused Aid” Province does not have modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Province owner: Is not at war Religion is in Christian group Does not have country modifier “Forbade Witch Hunts” Does not have country modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts”

Mean time to happen 480 months

Option conditions  Enabled if: Always enabled: Allow them to proceed with the local trials. Gain province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” for 10 years: -3 Local unrest +10% Local autonomy  Enabled if: Province owner has Inquisitor advisor Inquisitor can see to these matters in a more organized fashion. Province owner: Gain country modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” for 10 years: +2% Missionary strength −1 National unrest −3 Tolerance of heretics −3 Tolerance of heathens  Enabled if: Always enabled: Such foolish superstitions have no place in our country! Province owner gains country modifier “Forbade Witch Hunts” for 10 years: +2 National unrest

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Witch-hunt

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Since the long-suffering people in a province received the blessing of the state and church to prosecute those who allegedly brought famine and disease upon them by means of witchcraft, they have made good use of it. While once only the obviously suspicious were pointed out, witches now appear to be everywhere. The crowd calls for the spilling of peasant and noble blood alike, and even some of the local clergy may not be trustworthy.

This abundance of satanic practices certainly goes a long way to explain the post-war hardships of a province, but the mass trials that have followed are going out of hand. We might consider the possibility that some are innocent.

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Trigger conditions Has province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Province owner is not at war

Mean time to happen 480 months

Option conditions  Enabled if: Always enabled: Cease this madness! Province owner loses 80 administrative power Remove province modifier "Local Witch Hunts"  Enabled if: Always enabled: Intervene on behalf of the nobles. Peasant rebels (size 1) rise in revolt  Enabled if: Always enabled: Intervene on behalf of the commoners. Noble rebels (size 1) rise in revolt  Enabled if: Is not the capital Let them exact justice as they see fit. Gain 25% local autonomy

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A Witch from Foreign Lands

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Being able to recognize witches and sorcerers with certainty is a rare gift, which we do not know on whom God will bestow. Fortunately, being able to recognize them with uncertainty based on strange or unusual behavior or successes is a very common gift with the added benefit of more consistently targeting people who are somewhat maladjusted.

Sometimes, however, it can be inconvenient. Locals have recently pointed out a foreign noblewoman as a witch. Prosecuting her might cause a diplomatic incident, but not intervening might be seen as a sign of lacking faith.

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Trigger conditions Has province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Province owner is not at war	Mean time to happen 480 months
This fear of the unfamiliar must be stopped. Province owner loses 50 administrative power Witches, spies, who know what they're up to? One random neighbouring country of the province owner: Gain opinion modifier “Accused Compatriot of Witchcraft” towards province owner

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A Highly Troubling Accusation

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Under the watchful eye of inquisitor, trials for sorcery and heresy have proceeded under relatively controlled circumstances. Inquisitor would not be at our court if we did not trust the advisor, after all. A recent event has complicated this, however, as inquisitor has challenged our trust of another. Advisor, who has aided our country greatly in foreign relations, has been accused of witchcraft, a testament to no one being truly unquestionable.

Advisor claims that inquisitor is supporting these accusations out of pure jealousy. Political drama may be behind all this, but then again, we have trusted our inquisitor so far.

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Trigger conditions Has country modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” Has Inquisitor advisor Has at least one Advisor: Statesman Trader Spymaster Diplomat	Mean time to happen 240 months
Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. Statesman dies Trader dies Spymaster dies Diplomat dies Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Inquisitor dies Remove country modifier "Nationwide Witch Hunts"

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The Fires of Hell

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Inquisitor has been diligent. With the ruler's support, those who practice witchcraft are condemned and burned, on Earth as it is in Hell. Our merciless prosecution of these crimes has put our religious devotion beyond reproach.

Still, there are moments of doubt. One day, your young heir watches the public execution of a witch for the first time. You see heir's eyes fill up with terror in the firelight, and before it's through, your child is begging for the witch to be spared. Your attempts to explain do nothing to stop the tears, and eventually you find yourself at a loss to justify this to an innocent mind. Perhaps the convicted is innocent too, and you will once burn yourself, eternally.

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Trigger conditions Has country modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” Has Inquisitor advisor Heir is between 6 and 16 years old	Mean time to happen 240 months
The child is right. We have been blinded by our zeal. Inquisitor leaves the court Remove country modifier "Nationwide Witch Hunts" Gain 100 Diplomatic power Hush child, and hope no one heard that... Gain 100 Administrative power Heir loses 10 Claim strength

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Unknown Shooter

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Our country has a recent history of war, and the people increasingly doubt its purposes, but the ruler persists in leading the army ever forward. The soldiers are weary, with many wishing to return home. We have never had reason to consider how badly.

Until this day. While the troops prepared to face the enemy, a shot rang out, and the king fell to the ground, dead. An enemy sharpshooter? A plot by claimants for the throne? Or maybe this was just how badly someone wanted to leave all this behind.

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Trigger conditions Is at offensive war War exhaustion is at least 10 War score is at least 10% Is not a lesser partner in a personal union Ruler is a general Military technology is at least 9	Mean time to happen 240 months Modifiers War exhaustion is at least 15: ×0.75
We may never know. Ruler dies Lose 5 war exhaustion

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A Change of Character

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After the war ended, our ardent diplomatic advisor has repeatedly implored ruler not only to shift foreign policy to avoid future bloodshed, but even suggested that we should change priorities as a ruler.

'As long as the people see their ruler preparing for war, how can they do anything but blame us when war is upon them?' advisor asks. 'It is not merely what the people want. It is what this nation needs.'

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Trigger conditions War exhaustion is at least 8 Is not at war Ruler's military skill is at least 2 Ruler's diplomatic skill is not 6 Has Diplomat advisor	Mean time to happen 240 months Modifiers War exhaustion is at least 15: ×0.75
You are right, country needs peace. Ruler gains 1 diplomatic skill Ruler loses 1 military skill Forsake the spirit that called me to war? Ridiculous. Advisor Diplomat leaves the country's court Lose 50 diplomatic power

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The Faithful in Enemy Lands

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Many soldiers see our ongoing war as a conflict of faiths. This has led to some debate around one of our ongoing sieges, where the local population are good believers. Normally, our troops would supply the siege by taking what we need from the locals, but the pious in our army think we should spare our brothers and sisters, even at the cost of the siege dragging out for longer. Which comes first among the nation, faith or war?

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Trigger conditions Is at war Any country we are at war against: Any owned province: Province is under siege by (Our country) Religion is same as (Our country) Religion is not same as owner Religion group is same as owner Is not Religious Center Does not have province modifier “religious_center”

Mean time to happen 480 months

Spare the faithful. One random province: Province is under siege by (Our country) Religion is same as (Our country) Religion is not same as owner Religion group is same as owner Is not Religious Center Lose 2 siege progress No mercy for enemies of us! One random province: Province is under siege by (Our country) Religion is same as (Our country) Religion is not same as owner Religion group is same as owner Is not Religious Center Trigger province event “Province Betrayed by Brothers in Faith” in 1 days

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Province Betrayed by Brothers in Faith

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When the heretic fools of province were first attacked by our enemies, they shared their faith, despite our best efforts to make them see the light. Now, having suffered the brutal onslaught of the war, they have seen just how shallow the morality of their religion really is. After being besieged and raided by the people they trusted, they have bitterly thrown aside their old beliefs, and swore allegiance not only to our country, but to our religion.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “The Faithful in Enemy Lands”
We will show them the our faith has more integrity than that. Change religion to that of owner

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Unbelievers in province Waver

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While most of our nation fears the heretic invaders, a few citizens seem to welcome them. After province fell to the enemy, its inhabitants seem to have started considering if they'd be better off in a country headed by rulers of their own faith. In an effort of mitigate this betrayal, the local rulers have sent a messenger to our court, requesting promises of a more hands-off approach to religious matters in the province. Otherwise, the enemy may already have a hold on the province.

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Trigger conditions Province owner is at war Province is not controlled by owner Province is not controlled by Rebels Religion is not same as owner Is not a core of controller Religion is same as controller Any neighbouring province: Province is owned by controller	Mean time to happen 640 months Modifiers Province owner: Tolerance to this religion is at least 0: ×1.5 Tolerance to this religion is at least 1: ×2
Option conditions  Enabled if: Enabled if: Is not the capital We will reward loyalty with respect. Gain 30% local autonomy  Enabled if: Always enabled: We will not accept disloyalty. Province controller: Trigger country event “Religious Defectors” in 1 days

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Religious Defectors

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The wise and spiritually enlightened people of province have found, after we occupied their land, that they might benefit from joining us. After all, their country is a heretic country, with little understanding of their ways. If the war goes well, this will certainly help.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Unbelievers in province Waver”
We may be able to accommodate them... Controller gains a core on this province

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Believers of the province Betray Us!

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Our war against the heretics has not gone unnoticed by their local supporters. In the province, traitors who hold faith before country have taken the opportunity to rise up and attack us, perhaps hoping to aid the enemy or encourage other heretic nations to join the war.

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Trigger conditions Religion is not same as owner Province owner Is at war against a country which has same Religion as this province Has tolerance to religion of this province below 0	Mean time to happen 800 months
Faith determines the path of all, even the wicked. Religious zealots (size 2) rise in revolt

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Struggle Without, Struggle Within

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Sometimes, we see conflicts on the international stage mirrored within our own borders. Today, we received news that our war with the heretics has brought about a religious conflict in the province, where the faiths exist side by side. People who used to be neighbors and friends are attacking each other over what they perceive as the differences between us and our adversaries.

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Trigger conditions Religion is not same as owner Province owner Is at war against a country which has same Religion as this province Is not Religious Center Any neighbouring province: Is owned by same country as this province Religion is same as owner Is not a Center of Reformation Is not Religious Center

Mean time to happen 800 months

Like the war, this conflict must take its course. Province owner loses 4 000 manpower 75% chance to Change religion to that of owner or 25% chance to one random neighbouring province: Is owned by same country as this province Religion is same as owner Is not a Center of Reformation Is not Religious Center Change religion to that of this province Unite against the true enemy! You are all [Root.Owner.GetAdjective]! Province owner loses 50 diplomatic power

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Country Before Faith

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Our relation to the religious dissidents in the province has varied, but at least some of the local heretic citizens seem to appreciate our leadership. 'Seem to' may be a key phrase in the situation, because they have recently approached us with an offer to use their religious ties in one of our rival countries to strengthen our international spy network. Provided that they can be relied upon, they could provide a rare and valuable asset...

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Trigger conditions Province owner has a rival that follows: Religion of this province Owner does not have country modifier “Loyal Unbelievers” Owner does not have country modifier “Disloyal Unbelievers” Religion is not same as owner	Mean time to happen 1600 months
We will trust them to remain loyal to us. One of the following at random: 75% chance for Province owner: Gain country modifier “Loyal Unbelievers” for 5 years: +30% Spy offense or 25% chance for Province owner: Gain country modifier “Disloyal Unbelievers” for 5 years: −30% National spy defence There is no need for such underhanded tactics... or risks. Province owner gains 10 Prestige

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Warriors of the true Faith

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The more zealous among the true believers of province have long kept watch at the border, suspicious of the motives of the unbelievers on the other side. Now, they find their suspicions confirmed by the open declaration of war. Prepared and willing to give their lives for the religious cause, their local militia has joined our forces in the battle against the invading army.

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Trigger conditions Religion is same as owner Religion is not Confucian Religion is not Theravada Religion is not Mahayana Is not under siege Province is controlled by owner Any neighbouring province: Province owner: Is attacker in a war against our country Religion is not same as this province Religion is same as owner	Mean time to happen 1200 months
Forward, sentinels of the truth! Spawns 4 Infantry regiments in the province

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Early Reformers

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When news of the our faith spread to our land, we were among the first to accept it. We know where the future of the Christian faith lies and while less enlightened nations may take their time to get there and need to be dragged along, we march proudly towards it.

Fortunately, we are not surrounded by these fools on all sides. The rulers of a neighboring country have taken the same admirable path, freeing themselves from the clutches of the Pope and educating themselves in true theology. The Church of our country may hold the foremost scholars, but there may yet be much to learn from others.

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Trigger conditions Any owned province is a Center of Reformation Religion is in Christian group The Protestant religion has not existed for at least 50 years Any neighbouring country: Does not have opinion modifier “Reformation Pioneers” towards our country Religion is same as our country Owns a province: Is a Center of Reformation Religion is same as our country	Mean time to happen 300 months
Together we will spread God's true message! One random neighbouring country: Limited to: Does not have opinion modifier “Reformation Pioneers” towards our country Religion is same as our country Owns a province: Is a Center of Reformation Religion is same as our country Gain opinion modifier “Reformation Pioneers” towards our country The Church of our country stands alone. Gain 15 Prestige

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Neither True Faith nor Catholic

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Our preachers are not the only ones to stand up against the Catholic Church. Scholars from different movements are questioning their corrupt doctrine, perhaps not in perfect tune with our own criticism, but nevertheless highly relevant. One of our neighboring nations is home to one such movement. In these tumultuous times, can we really afford to quibble over theological disagreements when we could work together? It could benefit us, if they show the same open-mindedness.

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Trigger conditions Religion is Protestant or Reformed Any owned province: Is a Center of Reformation Any neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant or Reformed Religion is not same as our country Any owned province: Is a Center of Reformation Religion is not same as our country

Mean time to happen 240 months

We will stand with them against the Pope, if they stand with us. One random neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant or Reformed Religion is not same as our country Any owned province: Is a Center of Reformation Religion is not same as our country Trigger country event “Heretic Neighbors Reach Out” in 30 days They spread lies, merely different lies. One random neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant or Reformed Religion is not same as our country Any owned province: Is a Center of Reformation Religion is not same as our country Gain opinion modifier “Renounced as Heretics” towards our country

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Heretic Neighbors Reach Out

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The Church of neighbours is far from being in full agreement with the Church of True Faith in many spiritual matters, but in one worldly matter we agree: the hegemony of the Pope and the Patriarchs cannot be accepted by true Christians. This, to them, is clearly sufficient reason to cooperate, despite them being heretics and us being true believers. What takes precedence, the political reality of our common enemy, or our church doctrine?

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by From event “Neither True Faith nor Catholic”

Together, we can return Christianity to what it was meant to be. Gain 10 Prestige Gain opinion modifier “Reformation Pioneers” towards a country triggering this event A country triggering this event Trigger country event “Heretic Neighbors Accept” in 30 days The last thing we need is theological confusion in our own ranks. Gain 20 Administrative power Gain opinion modifier “Renounced as Heretics” towards a country triggering this event A country triggering this event Trigger country event “Heretic Neighbors Reject Our Charity” in 30 days

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Heretic Neighbors Accept

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Our generous gesture towards [From.GetName] has paid off. Despite our differences, their [From.Religion.GetName] leaders have conceded that we, as the vanguard of the Reformation, should attempt to unite our causes for the greater good.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Heretic Neighbors Reach Out”
The pious of both countries will remember this day. Gain 10 Prestige Gain opinion modifier “Reformation Pioneers” towards a country triggering this event

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Heretic Neighbors Reject Our Charity

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The foolishly dogmatic heretics are apparently too set in their ways to do diplomacy with those who try to aid them. Maybe our religious ways seem just as misguided to them as the policies of the Holy See.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Heretic Neighbors Reach Out”
Do they not know to love their neighbor as themselves? Lose 15 Prestige

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Heretics Encroach On Our Land

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While we have worked hard to root out the heretical confusion that seeks to undermine the Christian faith, just across our borders, a nation has embraced it. Perhaps they think we've failed to notice that they have allowed those who reject the Catholic Church to set the agenda in their capital, spreading their lies rapidly from it. Perhaps they think we've failed to notice that our own country has seen provinces turned from the true faith. Have we?

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Trigger conditions Has country modifier “Counter-Reformation” Religion is Catholic Any neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant or Reformed Any owned province is a Center of Reformation Any owned province: Religion is Protestant or Reformed	Mean time to happen 480 months
No, we can see all too well what must be done. One random neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant or Reformed Any owned province is a Center of Reformation Our country gains Border Friction casus belli against this country for 2 years We can certainly pretend to. Lose 10 Prestige Gain 50 Diplomatic power

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The Cause of the Protestant Plague

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Normally, each nation's rabble is their own concern. Not so when another nation openly espouses the same spiritual rot as the rabble. Many among both the clergy and military draw a straight line between the Protestant revolters we fight today and the dedication to the Protestant cause shown by our neighbors. We cannot remain a respected and feared nation in the eyes of others if we do not confront them about their support, explicit or implicit, of the heretics who assault our lands.

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Trigger conditions Protestant zealots have risen in revolt Religion is Catholic Any neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant Owns a province with a Center of Reformation	Mean time to happen 240 months
They better have an answer for us! One random neighbouring country: Religion is Protestant Owns a province with a Center of Reformation Trigger country event “Neighbour Confronts Us About Rebels” in 30 days Let us not stir up more trouble over this. Lose 10 Prestige

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The Cause of the Calvinist Plague

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Normally, each nation's rabble is their own concern. Not so when another nation openly espouses the same spiritual rot as the rabble. Many among both the clergy and military draw a straight line between the Reformed revolters we fight today and the dedication to the Reformed cause shown by our neighbors. We cannot remain a respected and feared nation in the eyes of others if we do not confront them about their support, explicit or implicit, of the heretics who assault the our lands.

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Trigger conditions Reformed zealots have risen in revolt Religion is Catholic Any neighbouring country: Religion is Reformed Owns a province with a Center of Reformation	Mean time to happen 240 months
They better have an answer for us! One random neighbouring country: Religion is Reformed Owns a province with a Center of Reformation Trigger country event “Neighbour Confronts Us About Rebels” in 30 days Let us not stir up more trouble over this. Lose 10 Prestige

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Neighbour Confronts Us About Rebels

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Apparently, the heretic government's decision to enforce the Catholic faith in their lands has been a mistake in more ways than one. Their subjects have revolted against them, which more than a few of those affected blame on our support of the true faith.

Now, an ambassador from a country has openly confronted us about this issue, and rather imperiously demanded that we renounce the rebels and their struggle. While we certainly would like to see the spread of the true faith, this is a diplomatic issue more than a religious one. What is our stance on these foreign rebels?

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by From events “The Cause of the Protestant Plague” or “The Cause of the Calvinist Plague”

Cuius regio, eius religio. They should respect the will of their rulers. Gain opinion modifier “Renounced Heretic Rebels” towards a country triggering this event Gain country modifier “Abandoned Religious Rebels” for 5 years, giving the following effects: −2 Tolerance of the true faith A country triggering this event: Trigger country event “Neighbour Renounces heretic Rebels” in 30 days We demand that you cease your oppression of these poor subjects! Gain 15 Prestige Gain opinion modifier “Defended Heretic Rebels” towards a country triggering this event A country triggering this event: Trigger country event “Neighbour Defends heretic Rebels” in 30 days We will support the faithful against you, openly and gladly! Lose ducats equal to 0.2 years of income Gain opinion modifier “Roused Heretic Rebels” towards a country triggering this event A country triggering this event: Trigger country event “Neighbour Funds heretic Rebels!” in 30 days

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Neighbour Renounces heretic Rebels

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Whatever troubles we may have with the heretic scum within our own borders, we can console ourselves with the fact that the international leaders of their faith distance themselves from this rebellion. They have promised us that regardless of their own beliefs, they consider the revolt against our rule unacceptable.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Neighbour Confronts Us About Rebels”
Let us hope this is not just duplicitous talk. Gain 15 Prestige

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Neighbour Defends heretic Rebels

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Apparently the heretics in our neighbour are more brazen about the trouble they cause than we thought. When confronted about the fact that their brothers and sisters in faith are rioting in our streets, their response was that we brought this upon ourselves by disrespecting their heretical beliefs.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Neighbour Confronts Us About Rebels”
If that's how they see things, they can hardly hope to retain our respect. Lose 10 Prestige

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Neighbour Funds heretic Rebels!

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Our efforts to get neighbour to take responsibility for the heresy they spread seem to have backfired. Not only have they embraced the rebel movement against our state religion, they have openly incited more riots, causing the heretics to grow even more confident in their cause. Every drop of Catholic blood spilled on our soil by these maniacs is now on their hands.

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by From event “Neighbour Confronts Us About Rebels”

There can be no absolution for those who persist in sin. If a country triggering this event is Protestant One random owned province: Province's most likely rebel type is Protestant zealots Protestant zealots (size 2) rise in revolt If a country triggering this event is Reformed One random owned province: Province's most likely rebel type is Reformed zealots Reformed zealots (size 2) rise in revolt Gain Diplomatic Insult casus belli against a country triggering this event for 1 year

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Cardinal Across the Border

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Sometimes, we have the chance to set something into motion without seeming to have done anything. One such chance has arrived recently, when a cardinal living on the soil of one of our neighbors admitted to an agent from us that he would consider moving across the border and support us in the Curia for a price. While this may be tempting, there may be a greater price to pay if we take advantage of this: the wrath of the country he deserts.

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Trigger conditions Papal interaction is active Religion is Catholic Is not The Papal State Does not have at least 7 cardinals Any owned province: Development is at least 10 Does not have a cardinal Is Catholic Any neighbouring province: Has a cardinal Province is not owned by our country

Mean time to happen 480 months Modifiers Has at least 5 cardinals: ×1.2

We will take our chances that they never find out. Lose ducats equal to 0.05 years of income Gain 0.5 Corruption One random owned province: Limited to: Does not have a cardinal Religion is Catholic Development is at least 10 Any neighbouring province: Has a cardinal Province is not owned by our country Gain a cardinal One random neighbouring province: Has a cardinal Province is not owned by our country Lose a cardinal 50% chance of: Trigger province event “Cardinal Bribed to Move” in 7 days It is not worth risking, but the man who found him deserves a promotion. Spymaster advisor with reduced cost will become available

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Cardinal Bribed to Move

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A cardinal who had previously stayed in a province, close to the border, has now moved out of our nation entirely and shifted his allegiance to our neighbors. The agents who bribed him to betray us probably thought we would not notice their hand in the matter, but they were wrong. This intentional sabotage of our influence in the Curia is unacceptable and will not stand unchallenged.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Cardinal Across the Border”
It is an affront to both us and our Church. Province owner: Gain Diplomatic Insult casus belli against a country triggering this event for 32 months Gain 1 corruption Gain opinion modifier “Bribed Cardinal” towards a country triggering this event

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Thoughts of Heresy

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The cardinal in a province has lived close to the heretics in our nation and rather than condemn them, he has tried to understand them. While a sympathetic course of action, he has recently approached one of our ministers confessing that he has himself started to doubt Church doctrine. If this came to the Pope's knowledge, he would no longer be allowed to serve in the Curia, but perhaps we could convince him to keep this to himself for a few ducats.

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Trigger conditions Has a cardinal Any neighbouring province: Is not Catholic Religion is in Christian group	Mean time to happen 480 months
Faith cannot be bought, but silence can. Province owner loses ducats equal to 0.1 years of income 40% chance to trigger province event “Pope Discovers Duplicity” in 180 days It's unfortunate, but he is ill suited for his position if he has doubts. Lose a cardinal

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Pope Discovers Duplicity

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The cardinal we bribed to keep silent about his doubts of Church doctrine unfortunately still believed in confessing his sins. Even more unfortunately, the manner in which he did this to the Pope has not granted him forgiveness, perhaps because he does not truly regret his doubts. While he does regret taking our bribe, this too has come to the knowledge of the Holy Father, who is displeased with us as much as the now former cardinal.

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Trigger conditions The Papal State exists	Is triggered only by From event “Thoughts of Heresy”
Is it too late for us to ask forgiveness, too? The Papal State gains opinion modifier “Bribed Cardinal” towards our country

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Cardinal Distrusts Heathens

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The cardinal in a province has been loyal to ruler so far, but is starting to have doubts about his continued stay here after seeing heathens living so close to his home city. In a letter to the ruler, he has claimed that these people cannot be trusted and requested that they be subject to much more stringent regulations than our other citizens.

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Trigger conditions Has a cardinal Any neighbouring province is not in Christian group Province owner does not have country modifier “Distrusts Heathens”	Mean time to happen 480 months
If we cannot judge someone's character by faith, what else? Province owner: Gain country modifier “Distrusts Heathens” for 5 years: −2 Tolerance of heathens We have no intentions of limiting their rights because of one man. Lose a cardinal

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Contacts in the Holy See

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Our advisor, being a wise and respected Catholic, has maintained good relations with cardinals and other people in the Church even outside the borders of our country. They recently discovered that a man who has just been promoted to cardinal, who is also a good friend of theirs, is considering moving to our country to facilitate their mutual work on a theological text. If we aided this process, we would have a cardinal in the Curia who is not only loyal to our advisor, but also to ruler.

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Trigger conditions Papal interaction is active Religion is Catholic Is not The Papal State Has Theologian or Inquisitor advisor who follows Catholic faith Doesnot have at least 7 cardinals Less then 49 cardinals exist in the world Any owned province: Development is at least 10 Continent is Europe Does not have a cardinal	Mean time to happen 480 months
Whatever we can do to help, we will. Lose 100 Administrative power One random owned province: Development is at least 10 Continent is Europe Does not have a cardinal Gain a cardinal Our administration has other priorities than nepotism. Gain 100 Administrative power

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Cardinal Minister

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One of the cardinals in our country has proven to be a skilled administrator and already provides useful advice to the ruler. At this point, making him a minister in our government would almost be only a formality, but an important formality nonetheless, since he may grow more powerful yet. Having a cardinal in our service would certainly lend us credibility with the Pope and strengthen the sentiment that our country is a Catholic nation first and foremost.

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Trigger conditions Does not have country modifier “Cardinal in Administration” Has at least 1 cardinal

Mean time to happen 480 months

He has aided us well so far, so let us get the formality over with. If Clergy estate exists: Clergy estate does not have influence modifier “Cardinal in Administration”: Clergy gains influence modifier “Cardinal in Administration” Clergy gains 5 influence for 20 years Gain country modifier “Cardinal in Administration” for 20 years: +1% Missionary strength +0.5 Yearly papal influence −5% Stability cost modifier +1 Tolerance of the true faith −2 Tolerance of heretics Our ruler does not need his advice to rule our country. Gain 10 Prestige

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Cardinal's Policies Upset Nobles

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Since we made one of our cardinals a minister in our government, he has gone far beyond providing theological insights and innovated significantly in the administration. Unfortunately, his suggestions of centralizing power are not possible without removing some authority from the nobles, who have begun to see him as an opportunist. At this point, trying to remove him from office over this dispute would probably mean we lost his loyalty altogether, but the nobles who stand to lose from his plans consider this a sacrifice easily worth making.

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Trigger conditions Has country modifier “Cardinal in Administration” Does not have country modifier “Increased Centralization” Has at least 1 cardinal

Mean time to happen 1200 months

The minister is showing us the path to the future. Gain country modifier “Increased Centralization” for 10 years: −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +1 National unrest One random owned province: Any neighbouring province: Is the country's capital Province is owned by our country Noble rebels (size 2) rise in revolt He has overstepped his authority and should be dismissed. Remove country modifier "Cardinal in Administration" One random owned province that has a cardinal: Lose a cardinal

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Cardinal Sins

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While conducting espionage in one of our neighboring countries, our operatives shadowed a powerful man, a cardinal, and discovered that although his loyalty appears incorruptible, his morals are already corrupt beyond what the Church can possibly imagine. Although the details of his transgressions are not of interest to us, they may be of interest to the Pope and give us a chance to weaken our neighbor's influence in the Curia. On the other hand, having a hold on a man of his rank could be useful in many situations.

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Trigger conditions Has activated Espionage Ideas Religion is Catholic Any neighbouring country: Has at least 1 cardinal Does not have country modifier “Blackmailing Cardinal”

Mean time to happen 1200 months

The Holy See must be informed of his actions. One random neighbouring country that has at least 1 cardinal One random owned province that has a cardinal Trigger province event “Cardinal Exposed” in 1 days Gain opinion modifier “Exposed Cardinal” towards our country We can use this as blackmail to improve our spy network. Gain 0.5 corruption Gain country modifier “Blackmailing Cardinal” for 5 years: +25% Spy offense

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Cardinal Exposed

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The cardinal in a province has been rumored to be of weak character, but has always been discrete enough not to warrant further investigation. Now it appears that foreign spies who have had their eye on him put an end to this and exposed his sins to the Pope. His days as a cardinal are numbered, and our power in the Curia will be weakened due to this untimely intervention.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by From event “Cardinal Sins”
What an underhanded way of getting at our influence. Lose a cardinal