Decline of Mali

Decline of Mali '

The Decline of Mali is a disaster in Mali.

Prerequisites

The Origins DLC is enabled and the country:

• is Mali.
• use normal or historical nation.
• is not a subject nation other than a tributary state.
• does not use Doom mechanic.
• did not have this disaster before.
• has not formed Mali
• has not completed the mission Restore Mali Authority

If these prerequisites are met, the monthly progress can begin.

Monthly progress starts if	Monthly progress halts if
Mali: does not have an ongoing disaster. has not completed "Restore Mali Authority" mission Monthly progress Mali +100% exists	Mali: has an ongoing disaster.

Start

If the progress reaches 100%, the disaster will start with the following event:

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The Decline of Mali

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After the death of Mansa Suleyman Keita, the brother of the mighty Mansa Musa, the empire of [Root.GetName] has seen a constant decline in power, influence and wealth over the decades. Civil wars, fights for the thrones and a series of incompetent mansas undermined the stability of [Root.GetName]. Former subjects such as the Songhai or the Timbuktu declared their independence from the empire, and even now the realm is seeing further and further fall in importance.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the start of the “Decline of Mali” disaster
Immediate effects Hidden effect: Lose 1 stability Set country flag started_decline_of_mali
These are dark times...

While the disaster is ongoing, Mali gets:

• -33% caravan power
• +15% stability cost modifier
• +5% global autonomy
• +1 global unrest

Also the following events are triggered by a monthly pulse.

Monthly events

The weight for each monthly event is 100 while the weight that no event is triggered is 1000.

Pretender rebels

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[Root.mal_pretender.GetName] challenges [Root.Monarch.GetName]!

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Battles for the throne have been a common sight in [Root.GetName] since Suleyman's death. As such, it is to nobody's surprise that the ambitious general [Root.mal_pretender.GetName] tries to overthrow [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName]. The general has gathered an army and is now sieging [mal_pretender_province.GetName].

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Trigger conditions The “Decline of Mali” disaster: Is ongoing Has started at least 10 years ago Has not completed "A Competent Court" mission Any owned province: Is in Niger region Is controlled by us Saved as targeted province Did not have this events in the last 20 years for current ruler	Is triggered only by Current ruler dying Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
You dare challenge me? Pretender rebels (size 2) rise in revolt in targeted province

Estate rebels

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[Root.GetNobilityOrFallbackName] Revolt in [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName]!

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Ever since our decline, the [Root.GetNobilityOrFallbackName] have become overambitious and try to take control over [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName] for their own needs.

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Trigger conditions Any owned province: Is in a state Does not have province modifier “Nobles Takeover” Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Gain Estate Favors" mission Nobility estate: Exists Has at least 30 influence Has less than 40 loyalty

Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)

We will crush them! Noble rebels (size 1) rise in revolt in targeted province Nobility loses 10 loyalty [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName] is not worth the effort. All owned provinces in the area of targeted province: Gain 15% local autonomy Targeted province Gain province modifier “Nobles Takeover” for 5 years, giving the following effects: +0.9 Minimum local autonomy +2 Local unrest Nobility estate: Gains 5 loyalty Gains +2% share of the land

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[Root.GetClergyName] Revolt in [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName]!

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The [Root.GetClergyName] have expressed unhappiness with the process of converting the rural Fetishists and the lack of piety in the court. Now they started a rebellion in [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName] in the hope of taking over [Root.GetName]!

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Trigger conditions Any owned province: Is in a state Has our religion Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Gain Estate Favors" mission Clergy estate: Exists Has at least 30 influence Has less than 40 loyalty Is Muslim Does not have country modifier “Radical Ulema”

Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)

We will crush them! Religious zealots (size 1) rise in revolt in targeted province Clergy loses 10 loyalty If Dhimmi estate exists Dhimmi gains 5 loyalty We probably should hear them out. Gain country modifier “Radical Ulema” for 5 years, giving the following effects: −3 Tolerance of heathens −20% Dhimmyi loyalty equilibrium Clergy estate: Gains 5 loyalty Gains +2% share of the land If Dhimmi estate exists Dhimmi loses 10 loyalty

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[Root.GetDhimmiName] Revolt in [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName]!

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The [Root.GetDhimmiName] have expressed unhappiness with the Muslim hierarchy and demand more rights for the rural Fetishists. Now they started a rebellion in [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName] in the hope of taking over [Root.GetName]!

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Trigger conditions Any owned province: Is in a state Does not have our religion Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Gain Estate Favors" mission Does not have country modifier “Radical Dhimmi” Is Muslim Dhimmi estate: Exists Has at least 30 influence Has less than 40 loyalty

Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)

We will crush them! Religious zealots (size 1) rise in revolt in targeted province Dhimmi loses 10 loyalty If Clergy estate exists Clergy gains 5 loyalty We probably should hear them out. All owned provinces in the area of targeted province: Gain 15% local autonomy Gain country modifier “Radical Dhimmi” for 5 years, giving the following effects: −3 Tolerance of the true faith −20% Clergy loyalty equilibrium Dhimmi estate: Gains 5 loyalty Gains +2% share of the land If Clergy estate exists Clergy loses 10 loyalty

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[Root.GetBurghersOrFallbackName] Revolt in [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName]!

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Ever since our decline, the [Root.GetBurghersOrFallbackName] have become overambitious and try to take control over [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName] for their own needs.

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Trigger conditions Any owned province: Is in a state Does not have province modifier “Burghers Takeover” Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Gain Estate Favors" mission Burghers estate: Exists Has at least 30 influence Has less than 40 loyalty

Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)

We will crush them! Particularist rebels (size 1) rise in revolt in targeted province Burghers loses 10 loyalty [mal_disaster_estate_province.GetName] is not worth the effort. All owned provinces in the area of targeted province: Gain 15% local autonomy Targeted province: Gain province modifier “Burghers Takeover” for 5 years, giving the following effects: −100% Local goods produced modifier +2 Local unrest Burghers estate: Gains 5 loyalty Gains +2% share of the land

Separatist rebels

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[mal_disaster_independent_province.GetName] demands Independence!

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The province [mal_disaster_independent_province.GetName] has officially ceased acknowledging the authority of [Root.Monarch.GetName] and demand their return to [mal_original_owner.GetName]!

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Trigger conditions Any owned province (saved as targeted province): Any country with a core on this province: Has a border with us Saved as targeted country Has not completed "Handle the Kaabu People" mission Did not have any of those separatist events in the last 8 years	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Only over my dead body! Separatist rebels (size 1) rise in revolt in targeted province Sure. Get out of my sight. Mali: Cede targeted province to targeted country Lose 10 prestige

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Kaabu demands Independence!

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The people of Kaabu have expressed an overly strong feeling of neglect from the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] and now wish for a state of their own. In the court of [Root.Monarch.GetName], a diplomat from Kaabu brought an ultimatum to the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle]: we either release Kaabu into independence or they will fight for their freedom.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Kaabu does not exist Any owned province is Kaabu's core: Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Handle the Kaabu People" mission Did not have any of those separatist events in the last 6 years Current disaster has started at least 2 years ago	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Then you shall die for your independence! Separatist rebels (size 4), friendly to Kaabu, rise in revolt in targeted province We didn't need the Kaabu anyway. Release Kaabu as a vassal

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Jolof demands Independence!

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The conquest of Jolof was no easy task for a declining realm. Even harder is keeping the Jolof people at bay though. With our rapid decline, the Jolof nationalists have armed themselves and demand their immediate release into independence!

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Jolof does not exist Any owned province is Jolof's core: Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Handle the Kaabu People" mission Did not have any of those separatist events in the last 6 years	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Then you shall die for your independence! Separatist rebels (size 4), friendly to Jolof, rise in revolt in targeted province We didn't need the Jolof anyway. Release Jolof as a vassal

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Jenné demands Independence!

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The city of Jenné was once a vassal of the [Root.GetName] Empire. However, our decline resulted in their independence and the citizens of the trade city have become used to it. Naturally, our justified reconquest of their city was not appreciated by the residents. They armed themselves to the teeth and demand their independence back!

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Jenné does not exist Any owned province is Jenné's core: Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Handle the Kaabu People" mission Did not have any of those separatist events in the last 6 years	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Then you shall die for your independence! Separatist rebels (size 4), friendly to Jenné, rise in revolt in targeted province We don't need this city anyway.. Release Jenné as a vassal

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Kong demands Independence!

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The conquest of Kong was no easy task for a declining realm. Even harder is keeping the Kong people at bay though. With our rapid decline, the Kong nationalists have armed themselves and demand their immediate release into independence!

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Trigger conditions Kong does not exist Any owned province is Kong's core: Saved as targeted province Has not completed "Handle the Kaabu People" mission Did not have any of those separatist events in the last 6 years	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Then you shall die for your independence! Separatist rebels (size 4), friendly to Kong, rise in revolt in targeted province We didn't need the Kong anyway. Release Kong as a vassal

Other events

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Subjects reject the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle]!

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Our steady decline destroyed any kind of trust our subjects had in our stability. Now they are turning against the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] and wait for their moment to strike...

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Trigger conditions Has at least 1 subject Does not have country modifier “Decline of Authority” Did not have this events in the last 40 years	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Traitors! Gain country modifier “Decline of Authority” for 25 years, giving the following effect: +50% Liberty desire in same continent subjects

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[Root.GetAdjective] Peasants rise up in [mal_disaster_peasant_province.GetName]!

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The peasants of [mal_disaster_peasant_province.GetName] have had enough of the unstable times and declared war on their unsupported [Root.Monarch.GetTitle]!

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Trigger conditions Any owned province: Is in a state Is not the country's capital Saved as targeted province Did not have this events in the last 1 year and 355 days	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
Fools! You are part of the problem! Peasants rebels (size 2) rise in revolt in targeted province Just make them some concessions. This will make them happy. All owned provinces in the area of targeted province: Gain 30% local autonomy

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Scandal in [Root.GetName]

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A scandal from the court of the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] caused outrage within our upper class. The stability of [Root.GetName] is threatened!

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Trigger conditions Stability is at least −2 Did not have this events in the last 3 years and 100 days	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Decline of Mali” disaster (Base weight: 100/2300)
At least it doesn't get boring here... Lose 1 stability

Finishing conditions

If Mali:

• completes "Restore Mali Authority" mission

then the disaster ends and the country loses the above-mentioned effects and the following event is triggered.

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Return to former Glory for [Root.GetName]

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Like a miracle, the [Root.GovernmentName] of [Root.GetName] survived the internal struggles for power between factions, convinced the subjects to remain loyal to the mansa and even united the royal court. Even better, the old borders of the [Root.GetName] [Root.GovernmentName] have been restored and, as such, the influence the realm once had in West Africa.
Now it is up to [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName] to expand the power and influence of [Root.GetName] even beyond the achievements the mighty Mansa Musa reached!

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by End of the “Decline of Mali” disaster
Immediate effects Hidden effect: Set country flag had_decline_of_mali Clear country flag started_decline_of_mali Clear country flag mal_disaster_province_attempted_independence Clear country flag mal_disaster_independence_attempt Clear country flag mal_disaster_had_vassal_punishment Clear country flag mal_disaster_peasants_rose Clear country flag mal_disaster_had_scandal Every owned province: Limited to: At least one of: Has province modifier “Nobles Takeover” Has province modifier “Burghers Takeover” Remove province modifier "Nobles Takeover" Remove province modifier "Burghers Takeover" Remove country modifier "Radical Ulema" Remove country modifier "Radical Dhimmi" Remove country modifier "Decline of Authority"
A new dawn for [Root.GetName] has come! Gain 100 administrative power Gain 100 diplomatic power Gain 100 military power