Papal events

This is a list of all of the Papal State's events.

Flavour events

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The Commissioning of the Saint Peter's Basilica

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Pope Julius II started building the Basilica not very long after being elected Pope. The completion would take more than 100 years and one of most famous artist in history, Michelangelo, had a large role at times in its completion, both as an architect and as a painter.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. It is at least 1500 but before 1550.	Mean time to happen 200 months
Build the church The Papal State gets the modifier “Saint Peter's Basilica” until the current ruler's death: +1 yearly prestige. Concentrate on worldly matters The Papal State: gains 25 administrative power. gains 25 diplomatic power. gains 25 military power.

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The Foundation of Societas Jesu

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In 1540 Pope Paulus III recognized the Jesuite Order, created 1534 by the Spaniard Don Iñigo López de Recalade, better know as Ignatius of Loyola. He becomes one of the most devoted counter reformists and enemy number one of the Protestant movement. Loyola having a soldier background makes its mark on the order, which is organized almost as an army. High priority was given both to educating missionaries but also counselors for European royal courts. This made the Jesuite order very powerful in the politic scene. 1773 the Jesuite order was dissolved by Pope Pius VI due to pressure from Christian countries in the age of enlightenment. 1814 the Jesuite order was reinstituted, however, just as a faint shadow of the powerful order it once had been.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. Either Portugal or Spain: is Catholic. has the modifier ‘The Societas Jesu’.	Mean time to happen 200 months
OK The Papal State: gains 10 prestige. If Portugal or Spain has the modifier ‘The Societas Jesu’: then it gets the event ‘Papal approval of the Jesuit order’.

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Papal approval of the Jesuit order

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Your support of the Jesuit order has been noted and is wholly appreciated by the Pope. The order was created in 1534 by the Spaniard Don Iñigo López de Recalade, better know as Ignatius of Loyola. He was one of the most devoted counter reformists and enemy number one of the Protestant movement.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event The Foundation of Societas Jesu.
OK The country: gains 10 papal influence.

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Reorganization of the Holy Inquisition

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At the initiative of Pietro Caraffa from Naples, the Pope reorganizes the Roman inquisition according to the Spanish model. Together with the Jesuits a reign of terror is inflicted on the people. However the cruel methods are effective and lead to completely eradicating the Protestant movement in the Italian peninsula.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. It is before 1550. Spain had the event ‘Torquemada and the Conversion of the Moors’.	Mean time to happen 200 months
Spanish model inquisition The Papal State gets the modifier ‘Holy Inquisition’ for 100 years with the following effects: +5% missionary strength, −3 tolerance of heretics. Moderate Inquisition The Papal State gets the modifier ‘Moderate Holy Inquisition’ for 100 years with the following effect: +2% missionary strength.

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Giordano Bruno

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Giordano Bruno was an Italian theologian that identified God with Nature. Even though he considered himself a Christian, he both defended Copernicus' view of the cosmos as well as satirized blind belief in religion. He was arrested in Venezia and was extradited to Rome, where he was put on trial.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. does not have a regency council. It is at least 1600 but before 1650.	Mean time to happen 200 months
Burn the heretic The Papal State gets the modifier ‘Burned Heretic’ until the ruler changes with the following effect: +1 tolerance of the true faith. Spare his life The Papal State: gains 25 administrative power. gains 25 diplomatic power. gains 25 military power.

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The Cleansing of the Pontinian Marches

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1779 Pope Pius VI drained the Pontinian marches to create more productive farmland instead of useless swamps.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. owns Roma (118). It is at least 1700 but before 1800.	Mean time to happen 300 months
Gain land Roma (118): gains 1 base tax

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The Reformation of the Catholic Faith

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The successes of the Protestant movement can no longer go unchallenged. His Holiness has tasked a commission of cardinals with addressing the challenges posed by it - while the Catholic faith itself must not be compromised, His Holiness and most cardinals are willing to admit that some Protestant complaints are valid. For instance, there can be no dispute that the frequent absenteeism of bishops and the worldly excesses of the clergy are a stain on the Church's reputation.

Therefore, a Council will be convened in Trent to discuss how best to reform the Church to meet the challenge of the reformers and begin the process of Counter-Reformation.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. knows a Protestant country. knows a Catholic country. One of the following must be true: Portugal has country ‘The Societas Jesu’. Spain has the modifier ‘The Societas Jesu’. The Reformed faith is enabled. The Protestant faith is enabled. One of the following must be true: The Protestant faith is enabled since 30 years. The Reformed faith is enabled since 14 years. If Emperor DLC is activated: then the Council of Trent has not happened. The Counter-Reformation has not started.

Mean time to happen 100 months

Convene the Council of Trent The Papal State: gains 10 prestige. loses 0.5 years of income. loses 1 corruption. The Counter-Reformation starts. If Emperor DLC is enabled, then: the Council of Trent starts. An invitation will be sent out to all Catholic countries. (hidden) Every known Catholic country that has a cardinal: gets the event ‘The Council of Trent’.

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The Council of Trent

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The Pope has invited us to attend the Council of Trent to debate the required reforms to remedy the corruption and other afflictions of the church. The Council will discuss what constitutes the Protestant heresy and consider the definition of Church teachings in the areas of Scripture and Tradition, Original Sin, Justification, Sacraments, the Eucharist in Holy Mass and the veneration of saints. It will also try to answer Protestant disputes by considering curbs on practices that have become a stain on the Church's reputation, for instance the frequent absenteeism of bishops and various worldly excesses of the clergy.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘The Reformation of the Catholic Faith’.
We must deliberate on our position. [Root.GetName] may now choose a position on the Council of Trent.

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Sublimis Deus

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The Pope decrees that the native peoples of the Americas shall not be made into slaves. The belief that they are lesser brutes incapable of receiving God’s grace, he writes, is a vile lie spread by the the enemy of the human race himself. Instead, His Holiness insists that like all ensouled human beings these people yearn for God’s light, and that therefore all pious princes should make haste to spread the Catholic faith among them.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is Catholic. has an Iberian culture. has its capital in Europe. has at least 3 colonial subjects. has a colonial subject with at least 15 cities. The Papal State exists.	Mean time to happen 12 months
Immediate effects (hidden) Every Catholic nations that has a colonial subject: gets the event ‘Sublimis Deus’ in 3 days.
Enforce the Pope's will. The country: gains 20 papal influence. gets the modifier ‘Sublimis Deus’ for 100 years with the following effect: −20% establish holy order cost. The Papal State gets opinion modifier ‘Sublimis Deus’ towards the country, worth 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 0.5. What the Pope does not know cannot hurt him. Every subject subject of the country: gets the modifier ‘Quiet Enslavement’ for 100 years with the following effect: +5% goods produced modifier.

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Sublimis Deus

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The Pope decrees that the native peoples of the Americas shall not be made into slaves. The belief that they are lesser brutes incapable of receiving God’s grace, he writes, is a vile lie spread by the the enemy of the human race himself. Instead, His Holiness insists that like all ensouled human beings these people yearn for God’s light, and that therefore all pious princes should make haste to spread the Catholic faith among them.

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by the event ‘Sublimis Deus’.

Enforce the Pope's will. The country: gains 20 papal influence. If the country has a Iberian culture: then it gets the modifier ‘Sublimis Deus’ for 100 years with the following effect: −20% establish Holy Order cost. The Papal State gets opinion modifier ‘Sublimis Deus’ towards the country, worth 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 0.5. What the Pope does not know cannot hurt him. Every subject subject of the country: gets the modifier ‘Quiet Enslavement’ for 100 years with the following effect: +5% goods produced modifier.

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The Papacy Heals The Schism

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The Bishop of Rome has declared the Great Schism over, a declaration backed by his pliant new ecclesiastic puppets in Constantinople and Moscow. While we could continue in our old ways, the Papacy's victories suggest that God may truly be on its side.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the Papal State completing the mission ‘End The Schism’.
We shall embrace Catholicism. The country: becomes Catholic. loses 1 stability. loses 30 prestige. If the country's capital is not Catholic: then it becomes Catholic. For as long as they say 'Filioque', we shall be Orthodox! The country: loses 3 stability.

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The Papacy supports us!

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An envoy from Rome has arrived at our capital, letting us know that His Holiness has noticed our efforts on behalf of the faith, and warmly approves. To further assist us in our work, Rome has also sent some of their best missionaries to our realm.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by various missions of the Papal State.
Alleluia! The country gets the modifier ‘Papal Mission’ for 15 years with the following effects: +2% missionary strength, −50% missionary maintenance cost. cost

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The Jesuits return

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Although we have rebuffed the Jesuits once, their leadership refuses to take 'no' for an answer, and has sent another mission to our lands. They are persistent, if nothing else. Should we relent and let these missionaries stay?

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by the Papal State completing the mission ‘Mission To China’.

Very well, we may benefit from their learning Ming: accepts Jesuits. gains 100 administrative power. gains 100 diplomatic power. gains 100 military power. 1 random coastal province of Ming which is not a center of reformation: becomes Catholic. gets the modifier ‘Religious Zeal’ for 20 years with the following effect: −100% local missionary strength. gains 50 support for Renaissance if Renaissance is not yet embraced. Every known Catholic country that has discovered Ming's capital: gets the opinion modifier ‘Accepted Jesuits’ towards Ming: worth +50 opinion for 10 years with a yearly decay of 1. No, their foreign ideas are still not acceptable If Ming has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.

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The arrival of the Jesuits

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Missionaries from far across the sea have sailed to our lands, bringing gifts to the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] and exhibiting various mechanical inventions from Europe. They also exhibited great knowledge by greating a huge map of the world and proposing sound ideas for calendar reform. But they also brought with them strange religious and philosophical ideas, which may disrupt the traditional order of China. Should these missionaries be allowed to stay?

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by the Papal State completing the mission ‘Mission To China’.

Yes, we may benefit from their learning The country: gains 100 administrative power. gains 100 diplomatic power. gains 100 military power. 1 random coastal province of the country which is not a center of reformation: becomes Catholic. gets the modifier ‘Religious Zeal’ for 20 years with the following effect: −100% local missionary strength. gains 50 support for Renaissance if Renaissance is not yet embraced. Every known Catholic country that has discovered the country's capital: gets the opinion modifier ‘Accepted Jesuits’ towards the country: worth +50 opinion for 10 years with a yearly decay of 1. No, their foreign ideas are not acceptable in our society If the country has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.

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The Kirishitan

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Catholic missionaries, backed by their Pope far away, have begun to arrive at our shores. They are attempting to spread Christianity and convert the local populace en masse. If they are not stopped, these Jesuits, Franciscans, and Dominicans could pose a significant threat to Shintoism.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the Papal State completing the mission ‘Mission To Japan’.
Immediate effects If the country has less than 8 provinces which are all not Catholic then: 1 random province of the country with a Japanese culture: becomes Catholic. If the country at least 8 but less than 15 provinces which are all not Catholic then: 2 random province of the country with a Japanese culture: become Catholic. If the country at least 15 provinces which are all not Catholic then: 3 random province of the country with a Japanese culture: become Catholic. If the country has at least 1/8/15 provinces then: 1/2/3 Catholic provinces of the country with a Japanese culture are marked.
Stop the missionaries! Catholic rebels (size 2) rise up in revolt in every marked province of the country. Let them spread their faith The country: loses 25 prestige. loses 1 stability. Every marked province of the country: gets the modifier ‘Rebellious People’ for 5 years with the following effect: +5 local unrest.

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The Borgia Pope

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White smoke emerges from the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Amid accusations of simony, the Conclave has elected Rodrigo Borgia, Archbishop of Valencia, to the Throne of Saint Peter. The Borgias are a relatively recent arrival to the theatre of Roman politics, and have gained the ire of the more established Roman families who coveted the position for themselves.

Though many of the rumours surrounding this Borgia Pope are likely to be exaggerations propagated by his enemies, he is known to openly keep a mistress and has already elevated his teenage son Cesare to the rank of Cardinal. Speculation abounds that the reign of this Pope will be fraught with scandal and corruption.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. will not get a Medici as next ruler. The owner of València (220): is Catholic. It is at least 1490 but before 1503. The Protestant faith is not enabled.	Is triggered only by on ruler's death.
The Papacy will survive. Catholicism: gains 2.5% reform desire. Corruption spreads through the Church, leading the faithful astray. The Papal State gets the modifier ‘The Borgia Pope’ until the ruler changes with the following effects: −50% appoint cardinal cost 0.1 yearly corruption

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Cesare Borgia

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Cesare Borgia, son of the Pope, has become the first man ever to resign from the position of Cardinal. Seeking instead a career as a military adventurer, he has already proven himself as a capable and ruthless condottiero. The Holy Father has chosen to recognize his ability by granting Cesare the role of Captain-General of the Church, giving him control over the Papal armies.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. has the modifier ‘The Borgia Pope’.	Mean time to happen 12 months
Aut Caesar, aut nihil. Catholicism: gains 1% reform desire. The Papal State: gains 10 army tradition. gets a general: named ‘Cesare Borgia’. with a skill of 5 / 4 / 4 / 3.

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A Scandalized Papacy

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A slew of vicious rumours surrounds the deeds of the Borgia family. Accusations abound of murders by cantarella, supposedly a deadly and difficult to detect poison, used to eliminate political rivals. The Holy Father himself is said to routinely engage in simony and corruption, and even more salacious deeds are whispered about the relationship between his children, Cesare and Lucrezia. While there appears to be little evidence for these accusations, they are widely believed by Catholics far and wide.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. has the modifier ‘The Borgia Pope’.

Mean time to happen 180 months Modifiers The Papal State: has a corruption of at least 5: ×0.5

Always enabled: Lies and slander! The Papal State: loses 1 stability. gets the modifier ‘Scandalized Papacy’ until the ruler changes with the following effect: −2 diplomatic reputation.  Enabled if: the Papal State has a ruler with a diplomatic skill of at least 5: We can turn this situation to our advantage. The Papal State: gains 50 diplomatic power. gets the modifier ‘Borgia Diplomacy’ until the ruler changes with the following effect: +1 diplomatic reputation.

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The End of the Borgia Papacy

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The death of the Borgia Pope was met with quiet celebration among the patrician families of Rome. The Cardinals have elected one of Borgia’s most persistent rivals to replace him. [Root.Monarch.GetName] promises to undo the corruption of his predecessor and restore confidence in the sanctity of the Church.

Cesare Borgia meanwhile has seen his power collapse overnight without Papal support. Fearful for his life, he has fled to Navarra where he hopes to find reprieve from his enemies.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. had the event ‘The Borgia Pope’.	Is triggered only by on ruler's death.
The Church must repair its reputation. If the Protestant faith is not enabled: then Catholicism loses 3% reform desire. If the Papal State has the general ‘Cesare Borgia’ then: ‘Cesare Borgia’ will no longer be a general of the Papal State. If Navarra is not a subject then: it gets the event ‘The Arrival of Cesare Borgia’.

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The Arrival of Cesare Borgia

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Cesare Borgia, son of a Pope and proven military commander, has arrived at the court of Navarra. He seeks asylum from his enemies in Italy, as without Papal support his power has crumbled. In exchange he offers his service as a commander, should we have need of him.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘The End of the Borgia Papacy’.
Cesare Borgia is welcome here. Navarra: gets a general: named ‘Cesare Borgia’. with a skill of 5 / 4 / 4 / 3.

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The Council of Trent Ends

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The description below is one of several available for this event.
The Council of Trent was convened in the hopes of reconciling the various schismatic churches that have emerged in the wake of the Protestant Reformation, but after a seemingly endless series of debates and negotiations the results have been inconclusive. The decision has finally been made to disband the Council. May God have mercy on the souls of those who were not returned to the Church.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The Council of Trent has started. The country: is Catholic. has to be the Papal State if it exists. has a neutral, conciliatory or harsh position in the Council of Trent. It is the ‘Age of Absolutism’ or the country has knowledge of a country fighting in a league war.	Mean time to happen 3 months Weight modifiers The country: is the Papal State: ×0.5 is defender of the faith: ×0.5
Reconciliation was a pipe dream. The Council of Trent will end.

Further events

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The Swiss Guard

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The ink has dried on the contract establishing the Pontifical Swiss Guard. This elite regiment is made up of disciplined and experienced men with an absolute loyalty to the Holy Father. They have sworn to serve the Papal State until Judgement Day.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. If the ‘Emperor’ DLC is enabled then the Papal State must have completed the mission ‘Form The Swiss Guard’ else the ‘Common Sense’ DLC must be enabled and the Papal State: must have an opinion of at least +25 towards Switzerland and vice versa.	Mean time to happen 200 months
They will defend the Church well. The Swiss Guard will become a unique mercenary unit available only to the Papal State. The Papal State: gets the modifier ‘Papal Swiss Guard’ for 20 years with the following effect: +10% mercenary discipline.

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Passetto di Borgo

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Rome is lost! As the enemy advance to arrest [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName] he is reminded of the Passetto di Borgo, a passage which links the Vatican City with the Castel Sant'Angelo. Many Popes have used it as an escape route in times of danger, and now [Root.Monarch.GetName] must consider whether to flee the Vatican.

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Trigger conditions The lost siege: happend in Roma (118) that: is a capital. is not controlled by the Papal State. The country: is the Papal State. did not have this event in the last 5 years. has a ruler that: is not a general.	Is triggered only by a country losing a siege.
Flee through the passage! The Papal State: loses 5 prestige. loses 10 devotion. The Pope will not abandon the Vatican. The Papal State: gains 10 devotion. There is a 10% chance that the current ruler of the Papal State dies.

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Sack of Rome

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The war has left the city of Rome in shambles. The enemy stormed the walls and ransacked the city, overwhelming the garrison. On the steps of St Peter's Basilica, our last few guards met a ghastly end, slaughtered before the pillage began. Destruction, looting and executions followed until, at last, the bandits, deserters, soldiers and looters began their long trek home with what valuables they managed to pilfer.

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Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. has a war exhaustion of at least 2. owns and controls Roma (118) that: is looted. has a devastation of at least 10. did not have this event in the last 5 years.	Mean time to happen 200 months
Reinforce the garrison, this must never happen again. The Papal State: loses 5% years of income. Roma (118): gets the modifier “Reinforced Roman Garrison” for 5 years, with the following effect: +25% garrison growth, +25% local defensiveness. Repair the damage to the city. The Papal State: loses 5% years of income. loses 1 war exhaustion. Roma (118): loses 10 devastation.

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The Vatican Library

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The Catholic Church possesses a vast multitude of written works from across the ages. Funding has been secured to consolidate and expand the knowledge of Christendom by establishing a magnificent library within the walls of the Vatican. The foundation of the Vatican Library will establish Rome as the center of the scholarly world.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. If the ‘Emperor’ DLC is enabled then the Papal State must have completed the mission ‘Found The Vatican Library’ else the ‘Common Sense’ DLC must be enabled and the Papal State: must own Roma (118), must have embraced Renaissance.

Mean time to happen 200 months

Establish it, and focus on administrative works. The Papal State: gains 5 administrative power. “The Vatican Library - Administrative Edition” will be established in Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: −5% administrative technology cost, −2 national unrest. The focus should be on diplomatic works. The Papal State: gains 5 diplomatic power. “The Vatican Library - Diplomatic Edition Edition” will be established in Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: −5% diplomatic technology cost, +1 diplomatic reputation. Fund a library about the military arts. The Papal State: gains 5 military power. “The Vatican Library - Military Edition Edition” will be established in Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: −5% military technology cost, +50% army tradition from battles.

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The Sistine Chapel

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The Cappella Maggiore - the Greater Chapel - is used for masses that can be held in smaller, less public spaces than the Basilicas. The years have not been gentle to the once magnificent chapel that was decorated by Fra Angelico, its walls are leaning and it is in ruinous state. The chapel should be demolished, the structure is not safe enough for the many masses that are held there every year. A new, more magnificent building should take its place, and there are many famous artists that would be honored if they were asked to decorate the new Sistine Chapel.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. owns Roma (118).	Mean time to happen 200 months
Demolish the old and build the new on the same place. The Papal State: loses 0.25 years of income. gains 5 devotion. “Sistine Chapel” will be added to Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State and the chapel is not decorated: +0.1 yearly devotion.

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Decorate the Sistine Chapel

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The old, decrepit Cappella Maggiore is no more - in its place the grand Sistine Chapels now stands. The Temple of Solomon and the Sistine Chapels are the same dimensions, as given in the Old Testament. The exterior is unadorned by decorative details, the building divided into three stories with a vaulted ceiling and six tall arched windows on the sides, two on either end. Although beautiful in its simplicity, the chapel's beauty could be enhanced by frescoes painted by the foremost artists of our time.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. owns Roma (118). had the event ‘The Sistine Chapel’ at least 5 years ago.

Mean time to happen 200 months

Option conditions  Enabled if: it is before 1510. Hire Sandro Botticelli. The Papal State: loses 0.25 years of income. “Sistine Chapel decorated by Botticelli” will be added to Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: +0.1 yearly devotion, −1 national unrest.  Enabled if: it is at least 1449 but before 1494. Hire Domenico Ghirlandaio. The Papal State: loses 0.25 years of income. “Sistine Chapel decorated by Ghirlandaio” will be added to Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: +0.1 yearly devotion, +0.5 yearly prestige.  Enabled if: it is at least 1446 but before 1523. Hire Pietro Perugino. The Papal State: loses 0.25 years of income. “Sistine Chapel decorated by Perugino” will be added to Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: +0.1 yearly devotion, 10% improve relations.  Enabled if: it is at least 1475 but before 1564. Hire Michelangelo. The Papal State: loses 0.25 years of income. “Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo” will be added to Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: +0.1 yearly devotion, −5% idea cost.  Always enabled: Just find someone to decorate the chapel! The Papal State: loses 0.25 years of income. “Sistine Chapel Decorated” will be added to Roma (118), giving the following effects if Roma (118) is owned by the Papal State: +0.1 yearly devotion, +1% missionary strength.

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Selling Indulgences

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Many countries have started to sell indulgences for money, so that the rich may save their souls and continue living in sin. This practice guides a lot of money to the coffers of the Church, and while some condemn it, others think it should be allowed.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. Catholicism: has at least 50% reform desire. The Reformation has not started yet.	Mean time to happen 200 months Modifiers The Papal State: has the modifier “Simony”: ×0.5 has the modifier “Veneration of Relics” ×0.5
We forbid this practice! The Papal State: loses 1 stability. gains 10 devotion. Catholicism: loses 10% reform desire This disables the event 'Selling of Indulgences' for Catholic countries. Money makes the world go around... The Papal State: loses 10 devotion. gets the modifier “Selling of Indulgences” until the end of the campaign with the following effect: +5 yearly tax income.

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Simony Judged

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In the Acts of the Apostles 8:9-24, Simon Magus offered the two disciples Peter and John money if they empowered him to impart the power of the Holy Spirit to anyone he placed his hands on. This act, of selling spiritual things such as church offices and roles, is called Simony after this man and many a ruler has been swayed by the glimmer of gold to sell bishop seats.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. Catholicism: has at least 50% reform desire. The Reformation has not started yet.	Mean time to happen 200 months Modifiers The Papal State: has the modifier “Selling of Indulgences”: ×0.5 has the modifier “Veneration of Relics”: ×0.5
We will treat this as the crime it is! The Papal State: loses 1 stability. gains 10 devotion. Catholicism: loses 5% reform desire. This disables the event 'Simony' for Catholic countries. This is a practice we will allow. The Papal State: loses 10 devotion. gets the modifier “Simony” until the end of the campaign with the following effect: +5 yearly tax income.

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Veneration of Relics - allow or disallow?

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Churches has always kept relics from saints, to venerate and in some cases use to heal the sick and infirm. This long practice has now been challenged, and some believe it to be idolatry, a heresy that should be banned. The selling of relics has made many a church rich, and if the Pope were to publicly announce his support of this practice, some of that money would find its way to our coffers.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. Catholicism: has at least 25% reform desire. The Reformation has not started yet.	Mean time to happen 200 months Modifiers The Papal State: has the modifier “Simony”: ×0.5 has the modifier “Selling of Indulgences”: ×0.5
Prevent the sale of relics! The Papal State: loses 1 stability. gains 10 devotion. Catholicism: loses 5% reform desire. This disables the event 'Veneration of Relics' for Catholic countries. We will grow richer if we allow and practice this. The Papal State: loses 10 devotion. gets the modifier “Veneration of Relics” until the end of the campaign with the following effect: +5 yearly tax income.

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Galileo Galilei

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The notion that the Earth and the planets would revolve around the Sun is an idea Nicolaus Copernicus first wrote about in his book 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium' in 1543 and now Galileo Galilei has promoted it again, in his book 'Sidereus Nuncius' - 'Starry Messenger'. His controversial championing of this has given him many enemies in the Catholic Church, and although we admit that he would be a most interesting debate opponent, maybe we should be cautious and just imprison him to prevent his ideas from reaching the public?

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. Venice: had the event ‘The Birth of Modern Science’. It is at least 1600.

Mean time to happen 5 months

Invite him to discuss theology. If the Papal State has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. The Papal State: gets the modifier “Increased Innovative” for 10 years with the following effects: −5% technology cost, −1% missionary strength. He must be put to trial. The Papal State: gains 50 administrative power. gains 50 diplomatic power. gains 50 military power. gets the modifier “Increased Narrow-minded” for 10 years with the following effects: +5% technology cost, +1% missionary strength.

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The Rival's Pope

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The former Papal controller is a rival of our current, and there are plenty of decisions, papal bulls and decrees of the last [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] that can be made undone. This would soil the former [Root.Monarch.GetTitle]'s reputation and make him look incompetent, which would be looked upon with gratitude and approval from our current Papal controller.

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Trigger conditions DLC Common Sense is active Is The Papal State Ruler flag bad_bad_pope is not set Any known country: Is the Curia Controller Has any rival: Is not The Papal State Is the previous Curia Controller	Mean time to happen 200 months
Immediate effects Hidden effect: Set ruler flag bad_bad_pope
Then we will erase his deeds. Lose 10 devotion One random known country: Limited to: Is not The Papal State Is the Curia Controller Any rival: Is not The Papal State Is the previous Curia Controller Set country flag pap_erased_rival_pope_flag Trigger country event “Rivalry between Popes” Gain opinion modifier “Erased the Rival Pope's desicions” towards us, giving 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. One random rival: Limited to: Is not The Papal State Is the previous Curia Controller Set country flag pap_erased_pope_flag Trigger country event “Papal Rivalry” Gain opinion modifier “Erased our Pope's decisions” towards us, giving −60 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. Every Pope should be respected, even the bad ones. Gain 10 devotion One random known country: Limited to: Is not The Papal State Is the Curia Controller Any rival: Is not The Papal State Is the previous Curia Controller Set country flag pap_not_erased_rival_pope_flag Trigger country event “Rivalry between Popes” Gain opinion modifier “Did not erase the rival's Pope's decisions” towards us, giving 60 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. One random rival: Limited to: Is not The Papal State Is the previous Curia Controller Set country flag pap_not_erased_pope_flag Trigger country event “Papal Rivalry” Gain opinion modifier “Did not erase our former Pope's desicions” towards us, giving −50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1.

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Rivalry between Popes

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The previous [From.Monarch.GetTitle] was controlled by one of our rivals, and if [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] were to erase the work he has done by dissolving decisions, cancel Papal bulls and dismissing decrees of his, then it would soil the reputation of both the previous [From.Monarch.GetTitle] and our rival!

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘The Rival's Pope’.
Option conditions  Enabled if: Country flag pap_erased_rival_pope_flag is set [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] erased the former Pope's decisions! Clear country flag pap_erased_rival_pope_flag  Enabled if: Country flag pap_not_erased_rival_pope_flag is set He did nothing!? Clear country flag pap_not_erased_rival_pope_flag

id

Papal Rivalry

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The current Papal controller is pressuring [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] to undo decisions, papal bulls and decrees of the previous [From.Monarch.GetTitle] who we were Papal controller of. It would soil our and our [From.Monarch.GetTitle]'s reputation, making us both look incompetent!

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘The Rival's Pope’.
Option conditions  Enabled if: Country flag pap_erased_pope_flag is set The bast... [From.Monarch.GetName] actually did it! Clear country flag pap_erased_pope_flag  Enabled if: Country flag pap_not_erased_pope_flag is set Thankfully, [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] refused! Clear country flag pap_not_erased_pope_flag

id

Lacking Support

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For reasons unknown, some of the cardinals have begun to question your decisions more and more lately, it almost seems like they are beginning to lose faith in your ability to govern the Catholic Church.

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Trigger conditions The country did not get this event before Government is Papacy Overextension is at least 25%	Mean time to happen 180 months Modifiers Ruler's diplomatic skill is 0: ×0.9 Ruler's administrative skill is at least 0: ×0.9 Ruler's administrative skill is at least 4: ×1.1 Ruler's administrative skill is at least 5: ×1.1 Ruler's administrative skill is 6: ×1.1 Stability is at least +2: ×1.1 Stability is +3: ×1.1 Stability is less than −1: ×0.9 Stability is −3: ×0.9
Hire someone to investigate the matter Gain country modifier “Investigating Spies” for 5 years, giving: +20% Spy network construction Lose 25 ducats Just try to prove them wrong At random, either gain 5 prestige or lose 5 prestige

id

Possible Infiltrator

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According to one of your closest advisors, a spy has managed to infiltrate the Sacred College of Cardinals. Unless you think you can trust the advisor, perhaps you should ask them to provide you with some evidence?

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Trigger conditions The country did not get this event before Government is Papacy Ruler's administrative skill is 0	Mean time to happen 180 months Modifiers Has Spymaster advisor: ×1.1 Has a skill 2 or better Spymaster advisor: ×1.1 Has a skill 3 or better Spymaster advisor: ×1.1 Stability is less than −1: ×0.9 Stability is −3: ×0.9 Stability is +3: ×1.1 Stability is at least +2: ×1.1
Take their word for it 40% chance of: Lose 1 stability Ask for some proof Gain country modifier “Infiltrator” for 2 years, giving: −10% Foreign spy detection −10% Fort defense

id

Ceding Avignon

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The [From.Monarch.GetTitle] of [From.GetName] has requested that the city of Avignon be ceded to them. Avignon has a long history of ecclesiastical significance, being for instance the home of the Avignon Antipopes. It has been difficult for the Papal State to administer the city due to its distance and disconnection from other Papal domains, so we should give serious consideration to this proposal.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by Provence completing the mission 'Negotiate for Avignon'
We agree to cede Avignon to [From.GetName] Avignon (202): Cede province to Provence. Becomes a Provencal core. Loses the Papal States' core. We will never cede Avignon! AI will never choose this option.

Event chain: Cardinal-Nephew

id

Cardinal-Nephew

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There is a long tradition of Popes appointing their relatives to the College of Cardinals. While some call this nepotism, Cardinal-Nephews have an established place within the Curia. Now that it is time to appoint a new Cardinal in [cardinal_nephew_country.GetName], Pope [Root.Monarch.GetName] must decide whether a relative would be suitable to take up residence in [cardinal_nephew_province.GetName].

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Trigger conditions The country: is the Papal State. has knowledge of a country that: has its capital in Italy (region). has an opinion of at least +25 towards the Papal State and vice versa. is Catholic. has less than 7 cardinals owns a province that: does not have a cardinal. was not previously affected by this event. There are less than 49 cardinals in the world.	Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100
Immediate effects Mark a random country and one of its provinces with a development of at least 10 which fulfills the above conditions.
No, this is a tradition we should end. The Papal State: gains 5 prestige. gains 5 devotion. The Pope's nephew will make a fine Cardinal. The Papal State: loses 5 devotion. gains 0.25 corruption. The marked province of the marked country: gets the event ‘A Cardinal-Nephew from the Pope’.

id

A Cardinal-Nephew from the Pope

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[From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] is asking us to appoint his relative to [Root.GetName] as Cardinal. Though it is a common practice, many see it as blatant nepotism.

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Trigger conditions

None

Is triggered only by

the event ‘Cardinal-Nephew’.

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Accept the Pope's Cardinal-Nephew.

The province:

• gets a cardinal.

The province owner:

• gains 20 papal influence.
• loses 10 prestige.
• gets the opinion modifier “Cardinal Nephew” towards the Papal State, worth 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1.

Every country known to the province owner that has at least 1 cardinal:

• gets the opinion modifier “Pope's Pet” towards the province owner, worth −25 opinion with a yearly decay of 1.

The Papal State:

• gets the opinion modifier “Cardinal Nephew” towards the province owner, worth 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1.
• gets the event “Accepted Cardinal-Nephew”.

We will not facilitate nepotism in the Church.

The province owner:

• gains 5 prestige.

The Papal State:

• gets event “Refused Cardinal-Nephew”.

id

Accepted Cardinal-Nephew

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[From.Owner.GetName] has accepted the Pope's nephew as the new Cardinal in [From.GetName].

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘A Cardinal-Nephew from the Pope’ option “Accept the Pope's Cardinal-Nephew.”.
Perfect! The Papal State: gets the opinion modifier “Cardinal Nephew” towards the province owner, worth 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. The province owner: gets the opinion modifier “Cardinal Nephew” towards the Papal State, worth 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1.

id

Refused Cardinal-Nephew

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[From.Owner.GetName] has refused to appoint the Pope's nephew to Cardinal in [From.GetName].

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘A Cardinal-Nephew from the Pope’ option “We will not facilitate nepotism in the Church.”.
How disappointing. The Papal State: loses 5 prestige.

Event chain: Witch trials

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Witch Trials

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People in provinces suffering from famine, disease and unfortunate events claim that sorcery and witchcraft are behind their misery. Women, children and men have been accused of being witches, of worshiping the Devil and being a threat to Christendom. It has gone so far that people have lynched alleged witches without a proper trial!

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Trigger conditions Either the country: is the Papal State. has knownledge of a country that: is Catholic. has the modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” or owns a province that has the modifier “Local Witch Hunts”, or the country: is Catholic has the modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” or owns a province that has the modifier “Local Witch Hunts”, can not be the the Papal State if it already had this event and chose the option “There are no such things as sorcery and witches!”. It is before 1550.

Mean time to happen 200 months

Option conditions  Enabled if: is the Papal State. There are no such things as sorcery and witches! 1 random country known to the Papal State that: is Catholic has the modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” or owns a province that has the modifier “Local Witch Hunts”, gets the event ‘Pope Condemns Witch Trials’.  Enabled if: is the Papal State. We will not interfere, not now. If the Papal State has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.  Enabled if: is not the Papal State. Send a messenger to the Pope, to ask for advice. The Papal State: gets the event ‘Witch Trials in $FROMCOUNTRY$’ .  Enabled if: is not the Papal State. Do nothing about it. If the country has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.

id

Pope Condemns Witch Trials

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The [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] has sent a messenger to discuss the recent witch hunts in our country. He strongly condemns the witch trials, especially the lynchings that have occured when suffering people have taken it into their own hands to punish alleged witches. 'There are no such things as witches and sorcery, only superstitions and the blame that suffering people wish to lay on innocent women, children and men'. We might not agree with this sentiment, but [From.Monarch.GetName] is the [From.Monarch.GetTitle]...

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by the event ‘Witch Trials’.

Stop the witch hunts and trials! Gain 5 papal influence If: Limited to: Any owned province: Has province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Every owned province: Limited to: Has province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Remove province modifier "Local Witch Hunts" If: Limited to: Has country modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” Remove country modifier "Nationwide Witch Hunts" The Papal State: Gain opinion modifier “Condemned Witch Trials” towards us, giving 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. Set global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_good_flag Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Stops the Witch Trials” The witches are to blame for our suffering, this cannot stop! The Papal State: Gain opinion modifier “Allows Witch Trials” towards us, giving −50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. Set global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_bad_flag Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Allows Witch Trials”

id

$FROMCOUNTRY$ Stops the Witch Trials

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[From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] has stopped the witch hunts in $FROMCOUNTRY$ and proclaimed that sorcery and witchcraft are nothing more than silly superstitions.

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Trigger conditions At least one of: Global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_good_flag is set Global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_bad_flag is set	Is triggered only by the event ‘Pope Condemns Witch Trials’.
Option conditions  Enabled if: Global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_good_flag is set That is wonderful! Clear global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_good_flag  Enabled if: Global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_bad_flag is set What? How dare [From.Monarch.GetSheHe] go against the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle]? Clear global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_bad_flag

id

$FROMCOUNTRY$ Allows Witch Trials

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The suffering of [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName]'s people has hardened [From.Monarch.GetHerHis] heart and the witch trials will continue in $FROMCOUNTRY$.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘Pope Condemns Witch Trials’.
Option conditions  Enabled if: Global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_bad_flag is set This is not what we decreed! Clear global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_bad_flag  Enabled if: Global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_good_flag is set Excellent! Clear global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_good_flag

id

Witch Trials in $FROMCOUNTRY$

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[From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] is asking the [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] for advice about the recent witch hunts and trials. The people of $FROMCOUNTRY$ are blaming the famines, diseases and other unfortunate events on sorcery and witchcraft. The sufferings have led to women, children and men being accused of worshipping the Devil and being a threat to Christendom. Should they be banned, these witch hunts and trials, or should the people be allowed to hunt, pursue, lay blame and punish people that might be innocent or not of witchcraft?

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by the event ‘Witch Trials’.
Condemn the witch hunts and trials! Gain 10 devotion FROM: Trigger country event “[From.Monarch.GetTitle]: Condemn Witch Trials” The people should be allowed to continue this practice. Catholicism loses 5% reform desire FROM: Trigger country event “[From.Monarch.GetTitle]: Allow witch trials”

id

[From.Monarch.GetTitle]: Condemn Witch Trials

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After asking [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName] for advice on the whole witch situation, about whether or not we should continue with our witch hunts and trials, we waited long for the answer. It finally arrived, with the [From.Monarch.GetTitle] signature at the end of the official document. 'Cease with the witch hunts and trials immediately!'

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by the event ‘Witch Trials in $FROMCOUNTRY$’.

We obey. Gain 5 papal influence If: Limited to: Any owned province: Has province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Every owned province: Limited to: Has province modifier “Local Witch Hunts” Remove province modifier "Local Witch Hunts" If: Limited to: Has country modifier “Nationwide Witch Hunts” Remove country modifier "Nationwide Witch Hunts" The Papal State: Gain opinion modifier “Condemned Witch Trials” towards (Our country) Set global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_good_flag Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Stops the Witch Trials” We decline. The Papal State: Gain opinion modifier “Allows Witch Trials” towards (Our country) Set global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_bad_flag Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Allows Witch Trials”

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[From.Monarch.GetTitle]: Allow witch trials

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The message from the [From.Monarch.GetTitle] was very clear, sorcery and witchcraft should be pursued, the accused ones tried and the guilty ones punished for their sinful deeds. All who worship the Devil, attend witches' Sabbaths and threaten Christendom will burn in Hell!

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by the event ‘Witch Trials in $FROMCOUNTRY$’.

We understand, and we accept. The Papal State: Gain opinion modifier “Allows Witch Trials” towards us, giving 50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. Set global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_good_flag Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Allows Witch Trials” No, we refuse! Gain 5 papal influence The Papal State: Gain opinion modifier “Condemned Witch Trials” towards us, giving −50 opinion with a yearly decay of 1. Set global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_bad_flag Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Stops the Witch Trials”

Additional events

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Lucrezia Borgia

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Some women has only held worth in their families eyes because they could be married to wealthy and influential men, often many years their senior, to forge alliances, gain influence and founding in different matters. So was the case with Lucrezia Borgia, whose father Pope Alexander VI married her to three different men during her life to gain powerful alliances and founding. Her first husband was Giovanni Sforza, Lord of of Pesaro and titled Count of Catignola. He was offered Lucrezia's dowry in return for invalidating the marriage, the Pope claiming that it had not been consummated and should thus be dissolved. The Borgia family had grown so powerful that they no longer needed the Sforzas, and instead sought better alliances. Giovanni first refused, accusing Lucrezia of paternal and fraternal incest, but with the pressure from the rest of the Sforza family he finally agreed to sign confessions of impotence and documents of annulment before witnesses. Alfonso of Aragon married Lucrezia Borgia after the annulment, but the short marriage ended when he was murdered, supposedly by Lucrezia's brother Cesare. Lucrezia was appointed governor of Spoleto not long before her husband's death, and they had a child named Rodrigo of Aragon. Her third and last husband was Alfonso I d'Este, Duke of Ferrara. Lucrezia's reputation has taken a hit, with her many different marriages, murdered husband, annulment and the stain that her father and brother had brought upon her. Hopefully, with her marriage to the Duke, she can be known as a respectable and accomplished Renaissance duchess.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is The Papal State. The year is between 1480 and 1519.	Mean time to happen 12 months
Her life hasn't been dull. Bring her to court! Gain access to a female discounted statesman with skill 2 named Lucrezia Borgia. If this country is the Emperor of China, then it gains 5 meritocracy. Mayhaps we can learn a lesson from her life. Gain 50 diplomatic power.

Releasing the Papal States

A Catholic country other than the Papal States may choose to give it up to the Pope, or release the Papal State in another Catholic province if it doesn't exist.

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Papal State

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The deep devotion of the Roman Catholics in Rome has awakened a desire for an independent state ruled by Popes of the Church. A large part of the population has expressed support for the idea of such an establishment and has now turned to $MONARCH$ for approval.

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Trigger conditions Papal interaction is active Owns province Roma Playing with normal or historical nations Religion is Catholic Is not The Papal State or the Roman Empire Italy does not exist

Mean time to happen 2 months Modifiers Has at least 1 cardinal: ×0.95 Has at least 2 cardinals: ×0.95 Has activated Religious Ideas: ×0.75 Is Defender of the Faith: ×0.9 Is not Defender of the Faith: ×1.1 Does not have a Theologian advisor: ×1.1 Has a level 2 Theologian advisor: ×0.9

We will never support such a state Lose 10 prestige Lose 1 stability Every other Catholic country in the world gains opinion modifier “Declined to make Rome an Independent State” towards this country, giving -20 opinion for 10 years with a yearly decay of 2. The country will not get this event again. Rome is rightfully theirs Province Roma: The Papal State gains a core on this province Cede province to The Papal State This country loses their core, if they had one Gain 25 prestige

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The Papal State

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It truly saddens us to see that the dominions of the Pope have all but disappeared. Our strong devotion makes us the ideal candidate responsible for establishing a new Papal State. Perhaps we should cede a province of ours?

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Trigger conditions Papal interaction is active Neither The Papal State nor Italy exist Religion is Catholic Government is Theocracy Is at peace Is not Teutonic Order or Livonian Order Owns at least 2 but no more than 4 non-colony provinces Owns at least one Catholic province in Europe other than the capital The owner of province Roma is not Catholic, or they refused to release the Papal States	Mean time to happen 6 months Modifiers Is Avignon: ×0.5 Capital's religion is not Catholic: ×2 Has a level 3 Theologian advisor: ×0.95 Owns only 2 non-colony provinces: ×0.75
Immediate effects Hidden effect: Choose one random owned Catholic province in Europe other than the capital, if possible one that borders another country
For the Glory of God! The chosen province: This country loses their core The Papal State gains a core Cede province to The Papal State Gain 20 papal influence Gain 25 prestige Perhaps not. Set ruler flag refused_papacy Lose 25 prestige