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Nation
Personality
Advantage
Disadvantage
Major Nations
England
"Bow before my majesty!"
+1 Military
+2 Honor
+1 Wealth
+2
+1 Piety
The Moors
"Strike the fingertips from every infidel!"
+2 Military
+1 Wealth
+1
+3 Piety
Holy Roman Empire
"Glory to the Reich."
+2 Military
+1 Honor
+2
+2 Piety
Milan
"What is thine shall be mine."
+1 Military
+2 Honor
+3 Wealth
+1
France
"Chivalry is what separates man from beast."
+1 Military
+3 Honor
+2
+1 Piety
Russia
"Victory, at any cost."
+1 Military
+1 Honor
+2 Wealth
+3 Piety
Venice
"I'd take a coin over a prayer any day."
+1 Military
+1 Honor
+3 Wealth
+2
Byzantium
"Gaze upon the heritors of Rome."
+2 Military
+3 Honor
+2
Egypt
"God is greatest."
+2 Military
+1 Honor
+1 Wealth
+1
+2 Piety
Minor Nations
Denmark
"I dream of a new dawn in Europe."
+2 Military
+1 Wealth
+2
+2 Piety
Hungary
"Let it all return to nothing."
+1 Military
+2 Honor
+1 Wealth
+1
+2 Piety
Poland
"Let faith be my shield."
+1 Military
+1 Honor
+2 Wealth
+3 Piety
Portugal
"I fear we think too much and feel too little."
+3 Honor
+2 Wealth
+1
+1 Piety
Scotland
"There can be only one!"
+4 Military
+1 Honor
+2
Seljuk Turks
"This is where the fun begins."
+3 Military
+1
+3 Piety
Sicily
"Mare nostrum."
+2 Honor
+3 Wealth
+2
Spain
"Pick a god and pray."
+2 Military
+1
+4 Piety
Personalities
Aggressive
Some may call us haughty, but what good is being the best if you're the only one who knows it?
+2 Military
+1
Devout
The greatest power in our realm, as should be in all Europe, is God.
+3 Piety
Diplomatic
Sometimes the best victories are won on the negotiating table.
NPC nations are more receptive to alliances, trade agreements, and other diplomatic proposals from you.
Expansive
Growth is a sign of strength, and we are not weak. We must claim the ample territory laid before us!
Settle twice the normal amount of provinces per turn.
Just
To be noble is not merely a matter of birth, but of fortitude, manner, and dress.
+3 Honor
Mercantile
Trade is our greatest asset. Money makes the world go round, after all.
+3 Wealth
Organized
The centralization of our realm is greater than most, but there is still a ways to go.
+1 Wealth
+2
Protective
Come and take it.
Gain bonus Military when fighting in home territory.
Seafaring
Our strength lies in our superior shipcraft and sailors.
Field superior ships for combat and trade.
Virtuous
Defending those who cannot defend themselves is the pinnacle of chivalry.
+2 Honor
+1 Piety
Zealous
If we are not of like faith, then we are not of like humanity.
Gain bonus Military when fighting enemies of another faith.
Advantages
Warrior Traditions
Though our levies are but peasants, our lords ensure they're the best damn ones.
+2 Military
+1 Honor
Friendly Geography
Homefield advantage isn't just superstition. We know every crevasse of our land!
Confer reduced Military on invaders.
Papal Primacy
I may lead my people, and God may lead me, but it is the Pope who guides me toward salvation.
Gain more Papal Favor than normal.
Trade Center
We're lucky to have such impeccably located markets. Let's spread the wealth!
Trade agreements provide more Wealth for you and your trade partners than usual.
Population Census
By keeping track of our realm's statistics, we can govern more effectively.
+2 Wealth
+1
Religious Artifacts
Sometimes the only way to repent is through coin. Our people are no strangers to such a concept.
+1 Wealth
+2 Piety
Code of Laws
Tyranny benefits none but the selfish. To this end, we've endeavored a transparent and fair system.
+2 Honor
+1
Spoils of War
Three days of plunder, two days of feasting, and one day to begin again!
Gain increased Wealth when pillaging or sacking enemy cities.
Slaver
Money talks.
Gain ability to sell prisoners of different faith to other nations.
Disadvantages
Food Insecurity
It's not that our people are bad farmers, it's that... well... I suppose that IS part of the problem...
May only settle half as many territories as normal.
Aquaphobic
Oceans, seas, river crossings... Let me count the ways I fear the water!
Lose ability to build naval units and always have disadvantage in combat involving water.
Epidemic-Prone
Our people are no strangers to hardship, but THIS? Please God, have mercy!
Suffer more than usual when disease or epidemics strike.
Noble Dissent
A realm riven by petty feudal disputes is tough to govern.
-2
Ineffective Bribes
It appears that buying loyalty from disloyal nobles is having the opposite effect.
-1 Wealth
-1
Religious Tolerance
Preaching for unity among faiths is a futile effort. It is heretical to entertain the thought.
-2 Piety
Strange Traditions
Many view our celebrations and culture as uncomfortable or offensive.
-2 Honor
Old Guard
Our veteran generals continue to train levies using outdated tactics.
-1 Military
-1 Wealth
Craven Levies
Our soldiers prefer a sickle to a sword, and a field of wheat to one of battle.
-2 Military