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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
[Root.GetName] may now choose a position on the Council of Trent.
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Sublimis Deus
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.
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
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.
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
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.
For as long as they say 'Filioque', we shall be Orthodox!
The country:
loses 3 stability.
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The Papacy supports us!
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.
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
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?
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?
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
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.
If the country has less than 8 provinces which are all notCatholic 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 notCatholic then:
2 random province of the country with a Japanese culture:
become Catholic.
If the country at least 15 provinces which are all notCatholic 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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trigger conditions
Either:
DLC Emperor is active and
Has the country flag "pap_swiss_guard_mission_flag"
Gain country modifier “Papal Swiss Guard” , giving:
+10% mercenary discipline
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Passetto di Borgo
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.
Does not have country modifier “pap_passetto_di_borgo_timer”
Our ruler is not a general
Is triggered only by
{{{triggered only}}}
Immediate effects
Hidden effect:
Gain country modifier “pap_passetto_di_borgo_timer” for 5 years
Flee through the passage!
Lose 5 prestige
Lose 10 devotion
The Pope will not abandon the Vatican.
Gain 10 devotion
One of the following:
10% probability: Ruler dies
90% probability: nothing
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Cardinal-Nephew
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].
Any owned province does not have a cardinal, saved as target province
Does not have country flag pap_cardinal_nephew_flag is set
Is triggered only by
(please describe trigger here)
No, this is a tradition we should end.
Gain 5 prestige
Gain 5 devotion
The Pope's nephew will make a fine Cardinal.
Lose 5 devotion
Add 0.25 corruption
Trigger target province event “A Cardinal-Nephew from the Pope”
Target nation gets country flag "pap_cardinal_nephew_flag"
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A Cardinal-Nephew from the Pope
[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.
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.
Does not have country modifier “pap_rome_loot_timer”
Mean time to happen
200 months
Immediate effects
Hidden effect:
Gain country modifier “pap_rome_loot_timer” for 5 years
Reinforce the garrison, this must never happen again.
Lose ducats equal to 0.1 years of income
Province Roma gets modifier “Reinforced Roman Garrison” for 5 years, giving:
+25% garrison growth
+25% local defensiveness
Repair the damage to the city.
Lose ducats equal to 0.05 years of income
Lose 1 war exhaustion
Province Roma loses 10 devastation
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The Vatican Library
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.
This event happens only once during a campaign.
Trigger conditions
Either:
DLC Emperor is active and
Has the country flag "vatican_library_mission_flag"
Province Roma gets modifier “The Vatican Library - Administrative Edition” until the end of the campaign, giving:
-5% administrative technology cost
-2 global unrest
The focus should be on diplomatic works.
Gain 5 diplomatic power
Province Roma gets modifier “The Vatican Library - Diplomatic Edition” until the end of the campaign, giving:
-5% diplomatic technology cost
+1 diplomatic reputation
Fund a library about the military arts.
Gain 5 military power
Province Roma gets modifier “The Vatican Library - Military Edition” until the end of the campaign, giving:
-5% military technology cost
+50% army tradition from battle
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Sistine Chapel
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.
Demolish the old and build the new on the same place.
Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income
Gain 5 devotion
Gain country modifier “Sistine Chapel” until the end of the campaign, giving:
0.1 yearly devotion
Set country flag pap_sistine_chapel_flag
id
Decorate the Sistine Chapel
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.
Has had country flag pap_sistine_chapel_flag for at least 5 years
Mean time to happen
200 months
Immediate effects
Set country flag sistine_chapel_decorated
Option conditions
Enabled if:
Year is before 1510
Hire Sandro Botticelli.
Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income
Gain country modifier “Sistine Chapel decorated by Botticelli” until the end of the campaign, giving:
0.1 yearly devotion
-1 global unrest
Enabled if:
The year is between 1449 and 1494
Hire Domenico Ghirlandaio.
Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income
Gain country modifier “Sistine Chapel decorated by Ghirlandaio” until the end of the campaign, giving:
0.1 yearly devotion
0.5 yearly prestige
Enabled if:
The year is between 1446 and 1523
Hire Pietro Perugino.
Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income
Gain country modifier “Sistine Chapel decorated by Perugino” until the end of the campaign, giving:
0.1 yearly devotion
10% improve relations modifier
Enabled if:
The year is between 1475 and 1564
Hire Michelangelo.
Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income
Gain country modifier “Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo” until the end of the campaign, giving:
0.1 yearly devotion
-5% idea cost
Enabled if:
Always enabled
Just find someone to decorate the chapel!
Gain country modifier “Sistine Chapel Decorated” until the end of the campaign, giving:
0.1 yearly devotion
+1% missionary strength
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Indulgences - to sell or not?
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.
Does not have country modifier “Selling of Indulgences”
Catholicism has at least 50% reform desire
The Protestant religion is not enabled
Mean time to happen
200 months
Modifiers
Has country modifier “Simony” : ×0.5
Has country modifier “Veneration of Relics” : ×0.5
We forbid this practice!
Lose 1 stability
Catholicism loses 10% reform desire
Gain 10 devotion
Set global flag pap_disables_indulgences_flag
Money makes the world go around...
Lose 10 devotion
Gain country modifier “Selling of Indulgences” until the end of the campaign, giving +5 tax income
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Simony Judged
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.
Has country modifier “Selling of Indulgences” : ×0.5
Has country modifier “Veneration of Relics” : ×0.5
We will treat this as the crime it is!
Lose 1 stability
Catholicism loses 5% reform desire
Gain 10 devotion
Set global flag pap_disables_simony_flag
This is a practice we will allow.
Lose 10 devotion
Gain country modifier “Simony” until the end of the campaign, giving +5 tax income
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Veneration of Relics - allow or disallow?
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.
Does not have country modifier “Veneration of Relics”
Catholicism has at least 25% reform desire
The Protestant religion is not enabled
Mean time to happen
200 months
Modifiers
Has country modifier “Simony” : ×0.5
Has country modifier “Selling of Indulgences” : ×0.5
Prevent the sale of relics!
Lose 1 stability
Catholicism loses 5% reform desire
Gain 10 devotion
Set global flag pap_disables_veneration_relics_flag
We will grow richer if we allow and practice this.
Lose 10 devotion
Gain country modifier “Veneration of Relics” until the end of the campaign, giving +5 tax income
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Galileo Galilei
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?
Gain country modifier “Increased Innovative” for 10 years, giving:
-5% technology cost
-1% missionary strength
He must be put to trial.
Gain 50 administrative power
Gain 50 diplomatic power
Gain 50 military power
Gain country modifier “Increased Narrow-minded” for 10 years, giving:
+5% technology cost
+1% missionary strength
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Witch Trials
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!
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]...
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”
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$FROMCOUNTRY$ Stops the Witch Trials
[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.
Trigger conditions
At least one of:
Global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_good_flag is set
Global flag pap_condemn_witchtrials_bad_flag is set
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
The suffering of [From.Monarch.GetTitle] [From.Monarch.GetName]'s people has hardened [From.Monarch.GetHerHis] heart and the witch trials will continue in $FROMCOUNTRY$.
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
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Witch Trials in $FROMCOUNTRY$
[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?
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
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!'
Gain opinion modifier “Allows Witch Trials” towards (Our country)
Set global flag pap_allows_witchtrials_bad_flag
Trigger country event “$FROMCOUNTRY$ Allows Witch Trials”
id
[From.Monarch.GetTitle]: Allow witch trials
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!
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”
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The Rival's Pope
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.
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
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!
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
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Papal Rivalry
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!
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
↑The script code is located in /Europa Universalis IV/events/FlavorPAP.txt, /Europa Universalis IV/events/ThePapacy.txt and /Europa Universalis IV/events/PapalState.txt).
↑I.e. the global flag counter_reformation is not set. The flag is set: