Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1425)
Description
After a heavy defeat from the Tatars at Vorskla in 1399, Vytautas temporarily gave up his plans for the crown and started to centralize Lithuania. Before that, the Grand Duchy was a conglomerate of several huge semi-independent princedoms and even greater number of smaller ones. Vytautas united almost all of them and created the system of the voivodships (districts) administrated by the voivodes/palatines (royal governors). The first palatinates were formed at the very heart of Lithuania with the centers in Vilna and Trakai. Several territories saved certain amount of autonomy (Polotsk, Vitebsk, Slutsk), but during the 15th-16th centuries they also were integrated into unitary Lithuanian state.Actions
A. Unite the country
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy -1
- +2 base tax value in the capital province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. Respect their autonomy
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
- State religion is orthodox
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None of the following must occur:
- Novgorod exists
- Russia exists
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At least one of the following must occur:
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The following must not occur:
- Pskov exists
- Pskov is a vassal of Lithuania
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The following must not occur:
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At least one of the following must occur:
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The following must not occur:
- Tver exists
- Tver is a vassal of Lithuania
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The following must not occur:
- Own Novgorod
- Control Novgorod
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1569)
Description
Algirdas's brilliant military campaigns created Lithuania, which absorbed the lands of former Kievan Rus. The majority of the state's population was established by the Orthodox, including the assimilated Gediminid princes. Many lands were autonomous, and only religion united them. Jagiello, along with Catholicism, established a Lithuanian-led approach, which was confirmed by the favorable economic, political, and cultural domination of Lithuania Proper. Nevertheless, he respected the privileges of the Orthodox, which resulted in the well-known 'we shall neither disturb the old nor shall we introduce the new'. In fact, Lithuania and Rus' of that time were almost one and the same. The vicissitudes associated with the death of Vytautas and the return of Orthodox rulers pushed for the revival of the greatness of Kievan Rus. By taking Novgorod the Great, Pskov, and Tver under the wing of the Muscovites, Lithuania legitimized the continuity of Ruthenia. The ruler returned to abandoned Kyiv. But the independence of many feudal lords, the building of new economic ties, and the unfriendliness of neighbours cast doubt on Ruthenia's viability. It may break up into allodial lands, as it did several centuries ago. Or maybe it will change for the better...Actions
A. We are the Kniazes of Rus'
- Stability -2
- Centralization -3
- Move capital to Ostfriesen
- Flag graphics set to default
- Mosalsk will be considered a claim province
- Novgorod will be considered a claim province
- Torzhok will be considered a claim province
- Velikiye Luki will be considered a claim province
- Pskov will be considered a claim province
- Rzhev will be considered a claim province
- Tarusa will be considered a claim province
- Tula will be considered a claim province
- Odoyev will be considered a claim province
- Kursk will be considered a claim province
- Bryansk will be considered a claim province
- Vyazma will be considered a claim province
- Smolensk will be considered a claim province
- Rus Halicka will be considered a claim province
- Belz will be considered a claim province
- Grant independence to Muscovy
- Grant independence to Ryazan
- Set flag [Ruthenia] for events
B. Let us remain Lithuanians
- Stability +2
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Yedisan
- Control Yedisan
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1420
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1430)
Description
Having dealt with Zemaitija, Vytautas turned towards the Black Sea. There, the Grand Duke ordered the establishment of a network of defensive outposts along the coast and the Dniester and Bug rivers. That's how Khadzhibey, Dashiv, Mayaki and a dozen other settlements came into being. They could be safe as long as Lithuania used the authority of the khan of the Tuqa-Timurids of Crimea. After Vytautas' death, the outposts fell into decline, and the region itself soon fell into the hands of the Tatars and Ottomans.Actions
A. Establish trade outposts
- Fortress level in Yedisan -2
- Fortress level in Yedisan +1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
B. Step in with two feet!
- Culture in Yedisan changes to ruthenian
- Religion in Yedisan changes to orthodox
- Change the city name in Yedisan to Khadzhybej
- +2500 population in Yedisan
- +1 base tax value in Yedisan
- Fortress level in Yedisan -2
- Fortress level in Yedisan +1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +75
- -150
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1420
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1430)
Description
Vytautas's Lithuania was a tolerant place where Catholics, Orthodox, Jews and Muslims coexisted. The Tatars who came to Lithuania in search of peace and stability brought with them military training and gardening skills. Although some rebelled and others converted to Christianity, the influx of former nomads remained steady. The Karaites, a group of Jews from the Crimea, settled in Lithuania under privilege in Trakai dating back to the 1380s. They associated themselves with the military profession, probably serving as the Grand Duke's bodyguards. They professed an Eastern branch of Judaism that did not recognise the Talmud. The establishment of the Karaite community was the result of Vytautas' actions, for the most part determined by the Grand Duke's military interests. As time passed, the warcraft ceded its importance to trade and scholarly activity.Actions
A. There is a sense of freedom here
- Land tech investment: +100
- Trade tech investment: +50
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
- -25 relations with Golden Horde
B. We do not need utopias!
- Innovativeness -1
- +25 relations with Golden Horde
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 401041 - Diet at Cesky Brod for Hussites has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of October 1, 1421
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1421)
Description
The Hussites rightly saw the Poles and Lithuanians as their most likely supporters, if not allies. They shared a common unwillingness to be outsiders compared to other parts of Europe. Their dissatisfaction took the form of confrontation over the Germans. While Poland was limited to support from the nobility, Lithuania could offer an ambitious and experienced ruler. It played into the hands of the fact that the majority of the Lithuanian population were Orthodox, and Vytautas himself was rather a Catholic according to the Greek rite. In September 1421, the nobility of Bohemia and Moravia recognized him as the new king. Vytautas's envoys arrived in October, informing him that he would not be able to accept the crown. In effect, he played a double game. By sending Zygimantas Kaributaitis as the king's viceroy to Bohemia, he aimed to bring the lost Czechs back to the bosom of the Universal Church, preferably peacefully.Actions
A. It's risky to accept the offer
- +50 relations with Hussites
- -50 relations with Romanists
- Stability +1
- Event 401042 - Lithuania refuses for Hussites is triggered immediately
B. Accept the Articles and become King of Bohemia
- +100 relations with Hussites
- -100 relations with Romanists
- -100 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
- -100 relations with Papal States
- Stability -1
- Gain a royal marriage with Hussites
- Event 401043 - Lithuania accepts for Hussites is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 401041 - Diet at Cesky Brod for Hussites has already occurred
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1422
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1424)
Description
Although Vytautas refused the crown of Bohemia, he sent Zygimantas Kaributaitis, who was entrusted with a six-thousand army gathered in Red Ruthenia. Arriving in April, he swore allegiance to the Hussite cause.Actions
A. Zygimantas will untie the knots of disputes
- +50 relations with Hussites
- -50 relations with Romanists
- -50 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
- -25 relations with Papal States
- Lose 6000 troops in a random province
- Event 401044 - Sigismund Korybut's Aid for Hussites is triggered immediately
B. We have to protect the border
- -25
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 60 months
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Teutonic Order is a neighbor
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The following must not occur:
- Lithuania and Teutonic Order are at war
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The following must not occur:
- Relations with The Holy Roman Emperor are at 50 or higher
Will happen within 10 days of September 27, 1422
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
Description
The endless struggle between Lithuania and the Teutonic Order continued for about two centuries when on July 15, 1410 at the Battle of Grunwald (Tannenberg) the united Polish-Lithuanian army crushed the Teutonic knights. Since then the power of the Order was constantly declining. 1 February 1411 the Peace of Torun, as one of the gains of this great victory, was ratified. Lithuania received the formal control over Samogitia and the Order relinquished its claims until the death of King Jagiello and Grand Duke Vytautas. However, Vytautas did not leave his attempts to achieve full sovereign rights over Samogitia, and in early 1420s started active diplomatic correspondence with Emperor Sigismund and other European monarchs to prove his claims on the Duchy of Samogitia. Soon the new phase of negotiations started and resulted in the Treaty of Melno signed on September 27, 1422. The Teutonic Order recognized the sovereign rights of the Lithuanian Crown on Samogitia, while Lithuania renounced its claims on Memel (Klaipeda) and all territories of the Neman River mouth (Lithuanian Minor). Lithuania also received the port of Palanga and a narrow strip of land, separating the Teutonic and Livonian lands.Actions
A. Offer the Treaty
- Event 209009 - The Treaty of Melno for Teutonic Order is triggered immediately
B. We are powerful enough to take it all by force
- Stability -1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Land -1
- +5000 cavalry in a random province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- -100 relations with Teutonic Order
- -100 relations with Livonian Order
- -50 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Pskov is a neighbor
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1426
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1429)
Description
In 1425 Vasily I, ruler of Muscovy, fostered his young son Vasily II with his father-in-law Vytautas, and soon died. Vytautas was still determined to win a Royal crown, but needed a visible success, which could be a proof of his strong position in Eastern Europe and thus strengthen his claims. His first objective was Pskov. In 1426 he invaded the republic and forced it to pay tribute. In 1427 Vytautas made the borderland between Lithuania and Muscovy, known as the Upper Oka principalities, subordinate to him. It was composed of many small states, which maintained their independence by maintaining tensions between Lithuania and Muscovy. An alternative route for Vytautas may have been to pay for Sigismund's help in his bid for the crown.Actions
A. Demand tribute
- -50 relations with Pskov
- +1 badboy
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Mosalsk will be considered a claim province
- Tula will be considered a claim province
- Odoyev will be considered a claim province
- Kursk will be considered a claim province
- Event 264000 - Lithuanian demands for Pskov is triggered immediately
B. Maybe I should choose a more diplomatic way
- -50
- +25 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Novgorod exists
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The following must not occur:
- Relations with Novgorod are at 75 or higher
Will happen within 100 days of August 2, 1426
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1429)
Description
After subduing Pskov, Vytautas turned his attention to Novgorod. In 1428 he invaded Novgorod and forced it to pay a very high tribute (11,000 rubles). Had Vytautas not fought on in the north, his diplomatic contacts with Sigismund Luxembourg could started earlier.Actions
A. Demand tribute
- -50 relations with Novgorod
- +1 badboy
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Event 245000 - Lithuanian demands for Novgorod is triggered immediately
B. Maybe I should choose a more diplomatic way
- -50
- +25 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 233003 - Succession crisis for Muscovy has already occurred
- Ryazan exists
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
Description
In 1427, during the instability following the death of Vasily I and struggle between Yury and Vasily II, Grand Duke Vytautas offered prince Ivan of Ryazan an agreement of friendship and aid. Ivan promised to help and stand by Vytautas in all his actions, remaining loyal at the same time to Vasily II of Muscovy in matters not involving both Vasily and Vytautas. Vytautas, in turn, promised to defend Tver against common enemies, and not to interfere in internal affairs of Ryazan. The agreement became pretty much useless after the death of Vytautas and an onset of a civil war in Lithuania.Actions
A. Offer agreement
- -25 relations with Muscovy
B. Don't offer
- +5 relations with Muscovy
- Event 40097 - Agreement with Lithuania for Ryazan will never fire
- Event 210026 - Ryazan accepts the agreement for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210028 - Consequences of the agreement with Ryazan for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 233003 - Succession crisis for Muscovy has already occurred
- Tver exists
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
Description
In 1427, during the instability following the death of Vasily I and struggle between Yury and Vasily II, Grand Duke Vytautas offered prince Boris of Tver an agreement of friendship and aid. Boris promised to help and stand by Vytautas in all his actions, which he did in 1428 by sending his troops to help Lithuanians in their war against Novgorod. Vytautas, in turn, promised to defend Tver against common enemies, and not to interfere in internal affairs of Tver. The agreement became pretty much useless after the death of Vytautas and an onset of a civil war in Lithuania.Actions
A. Offer agreement
- -25 relations with Muscovy
B. Don't offer
- +5 relations with Muscovy
- Event 40091 - Agreement with Lithuania for Tver will never fire
- Event 210025 - Tver accepts the agreement for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210027 - Consequences of the agreement with Tver for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 210026 - Ryazan accepts the agreement for Lithuania has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Ryazan and Lithuania are allied
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40096 - Agreement with Ryazan for Lithuania
Action B of 40097 - Agreement with Lithuania for Ryazan
Description
After signing the agreement with Lithuania, Principalitry of Ryazan was obliged to leave all other alliances and formally join the alliance with its new partner.Actions
A. OK
- Gain an alliance with Ryazan
- Event 272000 - Consequences of the agreement with Lithuania for Ryazan is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 210025 - Tver accepts the agreement for Lithuania has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Tver and Lithuania are allied
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40091 - Agreement with Lithuania for Tver
Action B of 40095 - Agreement with Tver for Lithuania
Description
After signing the agreement with Lithuania, Principalitry of Tver was obliged to leave all other alliances and formally join the alliance with its new partner.Actions
A. OK
- Gain an alliance with Tver
- Event 302000 - Consequences of the agreement with Lithuania for Tver is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 40097 - Agreement with Lithuania for Ryazan has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Ryazan and Lithuania are allied
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40096 - Agreement with Ryazan for Lithuania
Action B of 40097 - Agreement with Lithuania for Ryazan
Description
After signing the agreement with Lithuania, Principalitry of Ryazan was obliged to leave all other alliances and formally join the alliance with its new partner.Actions
A. OK
- Gain Ryazan as vassals
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 40091 - Agreement with Lithuania for Tver has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Tver and Lithuania are allied
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40091 - Agreement with Lithuania for Tver
Action B of 40095 - Agreement with Tver for Lithuania
Description
After signing the agreement with Lithuania, Principalitry of Tver was obliged to leave all other alliances and formally join the alliance with its new partner.Actions
A. OK
- Gain Tver as vassals
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 40202 - Meeting in Lutsk for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 100 days of April 2, 1429
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after October 28, 1430)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40202 - Meeting in Lutsk for Poland
Description
Secretly backed by Jagiello, in 1429 Vytautas called a congress to city of Luck. Sigismund was invited too. Officially matters of discussion were Moldova, Hussites, and a Catholic synod. But in fact, the real issue was the title of King for Vytautas. The Polish embassy, led by chancellor Jan Szafraniec and Zbigniew Olesnicki, the bishop of Krakow, protested harshly. Olesnicki gained an offical statement from Pope Martin V forbidding Vytautas to accept the crown from the hands of Sigismund, on the pretext that the latter hadn't been crowned as Emperor. It was a forceful blow for Sigismund, whose animosity for Poland grew even stronger. The final blow came from Jagiello, who had been threatened by the Poles that the treaty of succession of the crown of Poland signed in 1425 would be revoked if Vytautas was coronated. Vytautas died on October 27, 1430, with no crown on his brow.Actions
A. Jagiello is being forced to back down, Lithuania wil receive no crown
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Hungary
- Event 210016 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania will never fire
B. Convince Jagiello to support us, Lithuania must be a Kingdom whatever the price
- +50 relations with Hungary
- -100 relations with Poland
- Break vassalization with Poland
- Break royal marriage with Poland
C. I'm too old for this, Vytautas abdicates the throne early
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Hungary
- Event 210016 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 40200 - Meeting in Lutsk for Hungary has already occurred
- Event 40202 - Meeting in Lutsk for Poland has already occurred
Will happen on August 15, 1430
unless prevented by
Action B of 40200 - Meeting in Lutsk for Hungary
Action A of 40202 - Meeting in Lutsk for Poland
Description
In January of 1429 Assembly of East and Central European leaders was held in Lutsk. Emperor Sigismund, as well as the Polish King Jagiello and Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas were the major participants. During the meeting the Emperor offered a crown of independent Kingdom of Lithuania to Vytautas. King Jagiello agreed and despite the uproar in the Polish camp, stayed firm by his decision. On August of 1430, the crown was on Vytautas' head. It's time to celebrate!Actions
A. Grand Duchy of Lithuania is proclaimed Kingdom
- Flag graphics extension set to "Kingdom"
- Stability +3
- Centralization +2
- +100 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 40203 - Corona Regni Lithuaniae for Lithuania has already occurred
- Event 40204 - Death of Vytautas for Poland has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Poland exists
Will happen within 30 days of October 28, 1430
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1431)
unless prevented by
Action A, C of 20112 - The last chance for the Crown of Lithuania for Lithuania
Action A, B of 40204 - Death of Vytautas for Poland
Description
Vytautas died in October of 1430. Before his death, he admitted defeat and handed over the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to Jagiello. While Vytautas was being buried, Svitrigaila took over the castles in Lithuania propria. Few days later, the Lithuanian nobles has elected Jagiello's brother Svitrigaila as the new Grand Duke, and the Polish king himself accepted the choice post factum. However, they failed to get the approval of the Polish Sejm. Svitrigaila was a proponent of independent Lithuanian Kingdom, just like Vytautas was, and enjoyed the support of mainly Ruthenian nobles. He tried to persuade Jagiello to agree to be crowned King of Lithuania again, but the Sejm kept an eye on Jagiello, and did not let him meet with Svitrigaila.Actions
A. Lithuania first but appease catholics
- +50 relations with Poland
- -25 relations with Teutonic Order
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 48 months
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis will never be active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
B. Rely on Ruthenian nobles
- -50 relations with Poland
- +25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- +50 relations with Teutonic Order
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
C. Remain loyal to Jagiello
- +100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Teutonic Order
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 48 months
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Leader Rumbold will never be active
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 40206 - Zygmantas for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 3, 1431
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1433)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40206 - Zygmantas for Poland
Description
After an exchange of harsh words, the Polish army marched into Lithuania and besieged Lutsk. The Lithuanian army was unprepared for war and tried to get help from the Teutons. The siege ended unsuccessfully, and the parties declared a draw with a truce in Czartorysk. After the armistice, a congress was held in February 1432, which ended without result and only worsened relations. At the same time, Svitrigaila continued rapprochement with the Order, the Teutonic-Lithuanian alliance was adopted in May, and efforts were made to bring Mazovia, Moldavia, and Livonia into the coalition, as well as Khan Ulugh Muhammad. Realising the threat, the Polish Sejm decided to create an alternative Duke in the face of Zygmantas, brother of Vytautas. Supported by the Polish king, part of Svitrigaila's entourage attacked him, probably because of his radical anti-Polish views. Zygmantas immediately recognised the Polish king as his suzerain, an act which cost him the support of many Lithuanian nobles. Svitrigaila himself fled to Polotsk, where he began to gather forces to fight for the throne.Actions
A. Zygimantas
- Monarch Svitrigaila will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas Kestutaitis becomes active
- Stability -5
- -50 relations with Teutonic Order
- -50 relations with Livonian Order
- +50 relations with Poland
- +25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +7 for 60 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Leader Zygimantas becomes active
- Leader Rumbold will never be active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis will never be active
B. Svitrigaila
- Stability -5
- Global revolt risk +7 for 60 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- -100 relations with Poland
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- +50 relations with Teutonic Order
- +50 relations with Livonian Order
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 40208 - Submission of Lithuania for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 40206 - Zygmantas for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 3, 1431
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after February 2, 1433)
unless prevented by
Action A of 40206 - Zygmantas for Poland
Description
Vytautas died in October of 1430. Before his death, he admitted defeat and handed over the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to Jagiello. While Vytautas was being buried, Svitrigaila took over the castles in Lithuania propria. Few days later, the Lithuanian nobles has elected Jagiello's brother Svitrigaila as the new Grand Duke, and the Polish king himself accepted the choice post factum. However, they failed to get the approval of the Polish Sejm. Svitrigaila was a proponent of independent Lithuanian Kingdom, just like Vytautas was, and enjoyed the support of mainly Ruthenian nobles. He tried to persuade Jagiello to agree to be crowned King of Lithuania again, but the Sejm kept an eye on Jagiello, and did not let him meet with Svitrigaila.Actions
A. Remain loyal to Jagiello
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Teutonic Order
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 48 months
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Leader Rumbold will never be active
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
B. Lithuania first but appease catholics
- +50 relations with Poland
- -25 relations with Teutonic Order
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 48 months
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis will never be active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
C. Rely on Ruthenian nobles
- -50 relations with Poland
- +25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- +50 relations with Teutonic Order
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Zygimantas Kestutaitis is active
Will happen on May 6, 1434
Description
According to the previous privileges granted by Grand Dukes Jagiello and Vytautas, the Catholic nobility enjoyed much higher privileges than the Orthodox. However, during the civil war, in order to win the support of the Ruthenian nobles who mainly backed Svitrigaila, on 6 May 1434 Grand Duke Zygimantas declared the privilege for the Orthodox nobility equalising them in private and property rights with the Catholics.Restrictions on political rights remained. This was a repetition of the privilege of 1432, issued in the name of Jogailo, which did not enter into force. This action of Zygimantas strengthened the position of the nobility in Lithuania by increasing the scope of their powers.Actions
A. Enact the privilege
- Aristocracy +1
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk -1 for 60 months
- -20 relations with Papal States
- -20 relations with Poland
B. Stay firm to Holy Mother Church
- Centralization +1
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +2 for 60 months
- A random province converts to the state religion
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- +50 relations with Papal States
- +20 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Zygimantas Kestutaitis is active
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1435
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1436)
Description
Bishop Herasym of Smolensk became Metropolitan of Kyiv after the death of Photius. He was ordained in Constantinople in 1433 with the assistance of Svitrigaila. He was ahead of the Moscow candidate Jonah. In 1435 Svitrigaila was in a panic, looking for traitors everywhere. The governor of Smolensk uncovered a plot to bring Ruthenian lands under the rule of the Zygimantas, as well as a desire to kill Svitrigaila. The metropolitan was arrested, and his correspondence with his Rusyn boyars was found. In July, Herasym was burned in Vitebsk.Actions
A. Payback will not escape
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +1 for 12 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1435
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1436)
Description
Bishop Herasym of Smolensk became Metropolitan of Kyiv after the death of Photius. He was ordained in Constantinople in 1433 with the assistance of Svitrigaila. He was ahead of the Moscow candidate Jonah. In 1435 Svitrigaila undertook to consolidate his power by getting rid of potential supporters of Zygimantas. The governor of Smolensk uncovered a plot to bring Ruthenian lands under the rule of the Zygimantas, as well as a desire to kill Svitrigaila. Herasym was taken into custody, and he could only confess before the day of judgement.Actions
A. Burn the scoundrel!
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +1 for 12 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
B. Suspend from service while saving the soul
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk -2 for 12 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Centralization -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
- Monarch Svitrigaila ° is active
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 3833 - The Council of Florence and the Union of the Churches for Byzantine Empire has already occurred
- Event 23020 - The Council of Florence and the Union of the Churches for Byzantine Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 200 days of January 1, 1440
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1440)
Description
Attempts to negotiate a reunion between the Eastern and Western Churches of Lithuania date back to the time of Vytautas. On 15 November 1415, the synod of the Orthodox Church in Navahradak elected Bulgarian Gregory Tsamblak as a new metropolitan. Lacking support from Constantinople, Metropolitan Gregory began to focus on Rome. At the Council of Constance, he proposed the idea of a dialogue between the churches. The topic of the union returned at the Council of Basel, which suggested that the pope should appeal to the Polish king and the Lithuanian prince. In March 1433, Svitrigaila sent a declaration to the council confirming his plans for unification, and then wrote a letter to the pope. Having dissolved the Council of Basel, Eugene IV convened his own in Ferrara (later in Florence), which was to discuss the church union. Isidore, Metropolitan of Kyiv went to the council. When the act of reunification of Churches was approved, and Svitrigaila was confirmed as Grand Duke, the time had come. From Florence, Isidore arrived in Lithuania, where he first proclaimed the union of the chuches in Vilnius and then in St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. Well-received Svitrigaila arrived here and convened a council of the Lithuanian church. As a result, the Kyivan Metropolis came under the control of the Catholic Church while saving local church hierarchy and Byzantine rite. After the council, Isidore went to unwelcoming Moscow.Actions
A. Laetentur Coeli, let the Church be united!
- +100 relations with Papal States
- +100 relations with Byzantine Empire
- +50 relations with Hungary
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Muscovy
- -50 relations with Pskov
- -50 relations with Ryazan
- -50 relations with Novgorod
- -50 relations with Tver
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
- Religion in a random province changes to catholic
- Religion in a different random province changes to catholic
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
B. No compromise with schismatics
- +50 relations with Papal States
- +50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Muscovy
- -50 relations with Byzantine Empire
- Stability +1
- Event 210077 - Metropolitan of Kyiv captured for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 338507 - Murder of Josaphat Kuntsevych for Polack will never fire
C. The Greek Faith must be primary!
- Change religion to orthodox
- -100 relations with Papal States
- -100 relations with Byzantine Empire
- -50 relations with Hungary
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Muscovy
- +50 relations with Pskov
- +50 relations with Ryazan
- +50 relations with Novgorod
- +50 relations with Tver
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
- Religion in a random province changes to orthodox
- Religion in a different random province changes to orthodox
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Event 210077 - Metropolitan of Kyiv captured for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
Will happen on March 20, 1440
unless prevented by
Action B, C of 210017 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania
Action A, B of 210016 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania
Action B, C of 210013 - Svitrigaila remains Grand Duke for Lithuania
Action B of 40207 - Zygmantas or Svitrigaila for Lithuania
Description
In 1440, with the end of Svitrigaila's regency, the second phase of instability in Lithuania has started. The candidates to take over the throne were Svitrigaila and Wladyslaw III of Poland. The latter was elected king of Hungary, and was unable to travel to Lithuania, and the Polish Sejm decided to send Wladyslaw's brother, Prince Kazimieras as a formal Polish viceroy of Lithuania. Lithuanian nobles could not pocket such insult, and proclaimed thirteen-year-old Kazimieras as their sovereign Grand Duke without consulting the Poles.Actions
A. Crown Kazimierasas Jogailaitis
- Monarch Svitrigaila will never rule
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
- Stability +1
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- Event 40211 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210068 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258096 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
B. Reinstall Svitrigaila
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- -100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Event 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258095 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
Will happen on March 20, 1440
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 210017 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania
Action A, B, C of 210016 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania
Action B of 40205 - Death of Vytautas for Lithuania
Action A, B, C of 210013 - Svitrigaila remains Grand Duke for Lithuania
Action B of 40207 - Zygmantas or Svitrigaila for Lithuania
Description
In 1440, with the end of Svitrigaila's regency, the second phase of instability in Lithuania has started. The candidates to take over the throne were Svitrigaila and Wladyslaw III of Poland. The latter was elected king of Hungary, and was unable to travel to Lithuania, and the Polish Sejm decided to send Wladyslaw's brother, Prince Kazimieras as a formal Polish viceroy of Lithuania. Lithuanian nobles could not pocket such insult, and proclaimed thirteen-year-old Kazimieras as their sovereign Grand Duke without consulting the Poles.Actions
A. Reinstall Svitrigaila
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- -100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Event 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258095 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
B. Crown Kazimierasas Jogailaitis
- Monarch Svitrigaila will never rule
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
- Stability +1
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- Event 40211 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210068 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258096 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 40208 - Submission of Lithuania for Poland has already occurred
- Event 258017 - Submission of Lithuania for Poland has already occurred
Will happen on March 20, 1440
Description
Due to his decision to become effectively a Polish vassal, Zygmantas had next to nothing support among the nobility. The Grand Duke had sought an alliance with the Austrians and Teutons to wage war against the Poles, but his aspirations faded after the death of Albrecht II. On Palm Sunday, two Ruthenian nobles, the Chartoryskis brothers, killed Zygmantas in his Trakai castle, and began the second phase of instability in Lithuania. The candidates to take over the throne were Mykolas (son of Zygimont), Svitrigaila and Wladyslaw III of Poland. The latter was elected king of Hungary, and was unable to travel to Lithuania, and the Polish Sejm decided to send Wladyslaw's brother, Prince Kazimieras, as a formal Polish viceroy of Lithuania. Lithuanian nobles could not pocket such an insult, and proclaimed thirteen-year-old Kazimieras as their sovereign Grand Duke without consulting the Poles.Actions
A. Crown Kazimierasas Jogailaitis
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +3 for 48 months
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- Event 40211 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210068 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania will never fire
B. Reinstall Svitrigaila
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Monarch Svitrigaila ° becomes active
- -100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Event 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania will never fire
C. Mykolas Zygimantasis
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Muscovy
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Monarch Michailis Zygimantasis ° becomes active
- Stability -5
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Event 40211 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210068 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Smolensk
Will happen within 30 days of March 21, 1440
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1441)
Description
In 1404-1405 Grand Duke Vytautas annexed the princedom of Smolensk to Lithuania. Smolensk was an influential East European trading center and a stronghold of great strategic importance. During the period of instability in March 1440 the lower classes of Smolensk society (the craftsmen, journeymen, peasants, beggars etc) revolted against the Lithuanian authority. Part of the Smolensk boyars and Lithuanian administration fled from the city, the rest (who were not so lucky) were killed by the furious crowd. The boyars asked for the help of the Lithuanian army to suppress the uprising, while the leaders of the rebels invited Prince Yuri Lugveniyevich of Mstislavl to rule in Smolensk. Prince Yuri organized resistance against the Lithuanians in November 1440 and managed to beat them off. However, in 1441 the uprising was finally stifled and the Lithuanian rule restored in the city.Actions
A. Damn!
- Stability -1
- -500 population in Smolensk
- Smolensk revolts
- Smolensk revolts
- Smolensk revolts
- Smolensk revolts
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1441
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1442)
Description
Hanseatic League had steady trade contacts with Lithuania for a long time. Such commodities as grain, honey, hemp, wood attracted great interest of German merchants to Lithuania. In 1440s after the civil war the situation in the Grand Duchy stabilized and the trade boomed again. In 1441 Lithuanian city Kaunas on the Neman River joined Deutsche Hansa and its first trade office was opened in the city.Actions
A. Welcome Hansa to the city
- Mercantilism -1
- +50
- +1 base tax value in Suvalkija
- +25 relations with Mecklenburg
- +25 relations with Pomerania
- +25 relations with Holstein
- +25 relations with Bremen
B. Protect our own trade instead
- Mercantilism +2
- +3 merchants
- -50 relations with Mecklenburg
- -50 relations with Pomerania
- -50 relations with Holstein
- -50 relations with Bremen
- Event 210063 - Closing of Hansa for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
- Monarch Svitrigaila ° is active
- Event 40093 - Metropolitan Isidore Accepts the Council of Florence for Muscovy has already occurred
Will happen within 60 days of January 2, 1441
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1443)
unless prevented by
Action B, C of 210018 - The Council of Florence and the Ruthenian Uniate Church for Lithuania
Action B of 40093 - Metropolitan Isidore Accepts the Council of Florence for Muscovy
Description
After the council, Isidore arrived in Moscow, notorious for its fanatical anti-Catholicism. Upon his solemn entry, the metropolitan celebrated a Uniate liturgy in the Kremlin, after which the decree of the Union of Florence was announced. It was handed over to the Moscow prince, which stunned all those present. The Byzantine, the Metropolitan of Kyiv, had betrayed true Orthodoxy. A few days later, on the order of the Grand Duke, Isidore was imprisoned in the Chudov Monastery and, after refusing to renounce the Union, was later condemned as a heretic by a council of bishops from six northeastern dioceses.Actions
A. Hands off Isidore!
- Event 233018 - The fate of Isidore for Muscovy is triggered immediately
B. The Prince of Moscow is merciful
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
- +50 relations with Muscovy
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Lithuania and Muscovy are at war
- Muscovy owns Moskva
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Moskva
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Beloozero
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Arkhangyelsk
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Vyazma
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Suzdal
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Niznij Novgorod
-
The following must not occur:
- Muscovy controls Ryazan
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 210078 - Moscovite Refusal for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1441
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1460)
Description
My Lord, our victorious forces have captured the fortified kremlin of Moscow and routed the Grand Duke's forces in the field. Metropolitan Isidore has been released from prison and has now returned to Lithuania. Now his authority will spread to other Russian principalities. Or maybe we need to force the Muscovites to accept the Union of the Churches?Actions
A. We go our separate ways
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk -1 for 24 months
B. Reunite the Metropolis under the authority of the Pope
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk -1 for 24 months
- Event 233019 - Union with the Latins? for Muscovy is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Kazimieras is active
- Monarch Kazimieras is active
- Masovia is a neighbor
Will happen within 30 days of January 1, 1444
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1445)
Description
After the death of Zygmantas, Podlasie was taken by the Mazovian prince Boleslaw IV, referring to an agreement with the Lithuanian. Negotiations on the return were unsuccessful, and in 1444 a campaign was organised. As a result, Boleslaw VI ceded Podlasie to the Kazimieras for 6,000 Prague money. The following year, the Lithuanian prince issued a privilege allowing the nobility of Podlasie to enjoy Polish law.Actions
A. OK
- -25 relations with Masovia
- +20
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Kazimieras is active
- Monarch Kazimieras is active
- Aristocracy is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 30 days of May 3, 1447
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1460)
Description
During the negotiations about Grand Duke Kazimieras' election to the throne of Poland, the Lithuanian nobility claimed to extend their existing privileges even further. In result Kazimieras yield to their pressure and 2 May 1447 confirmed the privilege increasing the rights of nobles. The nobles were exempted from paying dues from their manors and were granted the right of personal immunity. In addition it was one of the first legal acts to start the process of turning peasants into serfs, as it officially stated their dependence from the landlords.Actions
A. Confirm the privileges
- Stability +1
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +1
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
B. Ignore the nobles demands
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 36 months
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Michailis Zygimantasis ° is active
Will happen on December 30, 1451
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 40209 - Murder of Zygmantas for Lithuania
Action A, B of 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania
Action A, B of 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania
Description
Grand Duke Mykolas has died. Should we invite Casimir, King of Poland to be our ruler, or go our own way and elect a new King targeted at Ruthenian elites?Actions
A. Crown Kazimierasas Jogailaitis
- Monarch Kazimieras becomes active
- Change religion to catholic
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- Event 40214 - Casimir, King of Lithuania for Poland is triggered immediately
- Event 258096 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
B. Remain independent
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Monarch Aleksandras I will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Maksimilijonas I Habsburgas will never rule
- Monarch Rudolfas I will never rule
- Monarch Olelka ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas I ° becomes active
- Monarch Mykolas ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas II ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis I ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas III ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis II ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis III ° becomes active
- Monarch Sofija ° becomes active
- Stability +1
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- +3 base tax value in Ostfriesen
- +2 base manpower in Ostfriesen
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258095 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
- Monarch Svitrigaila ° is active
- State religion is catholic
Will happen on February 10, 1452
unless prevented by
Action A, C of 40209 - Murder of Zygmantas for Lithuania
Action B of 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania
Action A of 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania
Description
Grand Duke Svitrigaila, the last of Algirdas's son has died. Should we invite Casimir, King of Poland to be our ruler, or go our own way and elect a new King targeted at Ruthenian elites?Actions
A. Crown Kazimierasas Jogailaitis
- Monarch Kazimieras becomes active
- A random province converts to the state religion
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- Event 40212 - Casimir, King of Lithuania for Poland is triggered immediately
- Event 258096 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
B. Remain independent
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Monarch Aleksandras I will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Maksimilijonas I Habsburgas will never rule
- Monarch Rudolfas I will never rule
- Monarch Olelka ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas I ° becomes active
- Monarch Mykolas ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas II ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis I ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas III ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis II ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis III ° becomes active
- Monarch Sofija ° becomes active
- Stability -3
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- +3 base tax value in Ostfriesen
- +2 base manpower in Ostfriesen
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258095 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Svitrigaila is active
- Monarch Svitrigaila ° is active
- State religion is orthodox
Will happen on February 10, 1452
unless prevented by
Action A, C of 40209 - Murder of Zygmantas for Lithuania
Action B of 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania
Action A of 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania
Description
Grand Duke Svitrigaila, the last of Algirdas's son has died. Should we invite Casimir, King of Poland to be our ruler, or go our own way and elect a new King targeted at Ruthenian elites?Actions
A. Remain independent
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Monarch Aleksandras I will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Maksimilijonas I Habsburgas will never rule
- Monarch Rudolfas I will never rule
- Monarch Olelka ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas I ° becomes active
- Monarch Mykolas ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas II ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis I ° becomes active
- Monarch Simonas III ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis II ° becomes active
- Monarch Jurgis III ° becomes active
- Monarch Sofija ° becomes active
- Stability +1
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- +3 base tax value in Ostfriesen
- +2 base manpower in Ostfriesen
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 258095 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
B. Crown Kazimierasas Jogailaitis
- Monarch Kazimieras becomes active
- Change religion to catholic
- A random province converts to the state religion
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- Event 40212 - Casimir, King of Lithuania for Poland is triggered immediately
- Event 258096 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Kazimieras is active
- Monarch Kazimieras is active
- Aristocracy is at 6 or higher
-
The following must not occur:
- Centralization is at 9 or higher
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1456
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1470)
Description
5 May 1447 Grand Duke Kazimieras was also elected King of Poland restoring the personal union between Poland and Lithuania. However, in order to strengthen his unsteady position in Lithuania he had to reconfirm the privileges of the Grand Duchy's nobility. Since 25 June when he was crowned as the Polish King he had been paying less and less attention to his ancestors' ancient eastern dominion. The Lithuanian aristocrats felt the absence of their ruler and a lot of them started to dream about the Grand Ducal crown for themselves. Thus in 1456 Lithuanian nobles guided by Jan Gostautas, palatine of Vilna, conspired against Grand Duke Kazimieras with the purpose to dethrone him. The plot did not succeed, but clearly showed that after the years of instability the Royal positions in Lithuania still were not stable enough.Actions
A. Alas!
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy +2
B. Crush the treacherous nobles
- Stability -5
- Global revolt risk +6 for 24 months
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -2
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1458
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1470)
Description
In the XIV century the Orthodox Church of Lithuania was subjected to the Metropolitans of Moscow who continued to call themselves 'the Metropolitans of Kiev'. Since the XIV century several attempts to make Orthodox Church of Lithuania independent form Moscow influence were undertook by the Grand Dukes. This resulted in creation of the Metropoly of Kiev and All Russia with the center in Vilna and the metropolitan residence in Navahradak that subjected directly to Patriarch in Constantinople. In 15 November 1415, the synod of Orthodox Church in Navahradak elected Bulgarian Gregory Tsamblak as a new metropolitan. The same day Grand Duke Vytautas announced the separation of Kievan metropoly from the jurisdiction of Moscow and recognized Gregory Tsamblak as its new head. However already in 1420 Vytautas concluded an agreement with Moscow metropolitan Fotiy who promised not to interfere into the politics of Lithuania. In return Fotiy was again recognized as a single metropolitan of Kiev and Moscow. This question aroused again in 1458 when Grand Duke Kazimieras announced about the separation of Kievan metropoly from Moscow and appointed Gregory Bulgarin new metropolitan of Kiev. This finally made the Orthodox Church of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania independent structure.Actions
A. Appoint our own Kievan metropolitan
- Stability +1
- -50 relations with Muscovy
B. Stay aside from the Orthodox affairs
- +20 relations with Muscovy
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of March 1, 1468
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1470)
Description
During 1460-1470s Grand Duke Kazimieras undertook important reforms to centralize and stabilize Lithuania. He had an idea to systematize the laws of the Grand Duchy into one common unified code of laws. The work was finally finished and 29 February 1468 in Vilna the new Code of Laws (Sudziebnik) was enacted by Kazimieras at the assembly of the Lithuanian Rada (Council). It consisted of 25 articles which systematized legal regulations concerning the punishments for crimes (the basis of the Lithuanian criminal law) as well as the several norms of civil law. The Kazimieras' Code of Laws initiated important process of the Lithuanian law codification. Also it became a classical example for the Grand Duchy's neighbors: Ivan III, Grand Prince of Muscovy, worked out his own Sudebnik per Lithuanian sample in 1497.Actions
A. Enact the document
- Stability +2
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy +1
- Serfdom +1
B. There is no need in changes
- Stability -1
- Centralization -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Lithuania owns Ukrayina
- Lithuania owns Zytomierz
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The following must not occur:
- Monarch Mykolas ° is active
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1471
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1480)
Description
Kiev was incorporated into Lithuania by Grand Duke Algirdas in autumn 1362. Since then it was ruled as an autonomous princedom. This often caused conflicts with Royal authority and Grand Duke Kazimierasas decided to put an end to this situation. After Semen Olelkovich, Prince of Kiev, died 3 December 1470 and left his throne vacant Kazimierasas refused to accept Semen's brother and successor Mikhail Olelkovich, Prince of Slutsk and Kopyl, as new ruler of Kiev. Instead the Grand Duke transformed the Kievan princedom into simple district (voivodship) and appointed Martin Gostautas to administrate it. Despite the fact that this helped to strengthen the Royal power, this also made the powerful Ruthenian House of Olelkovich enemies of Kazimierasas.Actions
A. Create voivodship
- Stability -1
- +2 base tax value in Ukrayina
- +1 base manpower in Ukrayina
- +1 base tax value in Zytomierz
- +1 base manpower in Zytomierz
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
B. Give Kiev to Mikhail Olelkovich
- Stability +1
- Centralization -2
- Aristocracy +1
- Event 210040 - Olelkovich Plot for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 210075 - Agreement with Novgorod for Lithuania has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Novgorod and Lithuania are allied
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1471
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1481)
Description
The Novgorod veche invited Mykhailo Olelkovych to reign. He was duly accepted, despite the large pro-Muscovite faction. According to the signed charter, the Novgorod Republic was obliged to leave all other alliances and formally join the alliance with its new partner.Actions
A. OK
- Gain an alliance with Novgorod
- Event 245003 - Consequences of the agreement with Lithuania for Novgorod is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 210039 - The Succession of Kiev for Lithuania has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Monarch Mykolas ° is active
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1481
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1482)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210039 - The Succession of Kiev for Lithuania
Description
In 1481 Prince Mikhail Olelkovich, nursing a heavy grievance for the Kiev princedom affair, conspired with other influential Orthodox aristocrats (Ivan Olshanski, Fyodor Bielski) against Kazimieras. They wanted to dethrone Kazimieras (and kill him), while the Lithuanian Crown supposed to be given to Olelkovich. The traitors had strong connection with Muscovy. However, the plot was discovered and the nobles were harshly punished. 14 August 1481 Mikhail Olelkovich was executed. The Grand Duke was so angry that even forbade the Orthodox to build their new churches and monasteries until 1507.Actions
A. Execute these ungrateful bastards!
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +1 for 12 months
- Aristocracy -1
- -20 relations with Muscovy
B. Show mercy
- Stability -1
- Centralization -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Yedisan is a national (core) province
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At least one of the following must occur:
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All of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire owns Bucak
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire owns Qirim
- Crimea owns Qirim
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The following must not occur:
- Control Yedisan
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All of the following must occur:
-
None of the following must occur:
- Own Bucak
- Own Qirim
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1490
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1569)
Description
With increasing menace of the Ottoman Empire and constant Tatar raids, Lithuania has dropped its claims on Jedisan.Actions
A. Damn!
- Yedisan will no longer be considered a national province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Tula is a claim province
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The following must not occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Mosalsk
- Own Odoyev
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All of the following must occur:
- Russia exists
Will happen within 120 days of January 2, 1492
Checked again every 120 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1560)
Description
The buffer princedoms in the upper reaches of the Oka were a matter of dispute between Lithuania and Russia. The latter had been backing their vassals since 1486, forcing other princes if not to go over to Moscow's side, then to show greater allegiance to Russia. Disobedient princedoms were ravaged for several years until the Russians occupied the whole region in 1494.Actions
A. Damn!
- Mosalsk will no longer be considered a claim province
- Tula will no longer be considered a claim province
- Odoyev will no longer be considered a claim province
- -5 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
- Aristocracy is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 30 days of June 8, 1492
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1495)
Description
After the death of Grand Duke Kazimieras the balance of power in Lithuania again turned to the side of aristocrats. Grand Duke Alaksandras had no will neither resources to deal with the nobles demands and chose the policy of concessions. Shortly after his coronation in 1492 he granted a new privilege to the nobles. This time the authority of the Grand Duke was very limited by the power of the Pany-Rada (Council of Nobles) and the monarch had now to address this political body of the magnates in many aspects of domestic and foreign affairs.Actions
A. Enact the privilege
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +1
B. Refuse
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 36 months
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
Will happen on June 8, 1492
Description
7 June 1492 Grand Duke Kazimieras died in Hrodna. Following his death almost similar story happened with his son's election and coronation in Lithuania similar. Kazimieras' eldest son Jan Olbracht was supposed to inherit both Lithuanian and Polish Crown of his father but the Lithuanian nobility decided otherwise. Jan Olbracht's brother, Prince Alaksandaras was appointed viceroy of Lithuania by the father. Shortly after the death of Kazimieras he was proclaimed the sovereign Grand Duke of Lithuania as Alaksandaras I, while his elder brother was crowned King of Poland. This placed the end for the Polish-Lithuanian personal union for some time and strengthened Lithuanian independence.Actions
A. Gloria in excelsis deo!
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
- -25 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1495
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1496)
Description
Traditionally Lithuania was a unique state for its high tolerance to all ethnic and religious communities settling within its borders. Among the multinational and multireligious population of the Grand Duchy the Jews represented a very large community. They were employed in commercial affairs such as usury, maintaining taverns, houses etc. There was a common practice that the Jews were lending high sums to the monarchs and the court in Lithuania. This resulted in fantastic debts of Grand Duke Alaksandaras and his flamboyant courtiers that made them almost bankrupt. Alaksandaras decided to follow the example of the Spanish monarchy and using increasing anti-Jewish sentiments signed the edict of expulsion of all Jews from his dominions. All jewish prosperities were confiscated by the Crown.Actions
A. Out with them
- Stability +1
- +200
- -2500 population in the capital province
- -1000 population in a different random province
- -500 population in a different random province
- -200 population in a different random province
- -200 population in a different random province
- -200 population in a different random province
- -200 population in a different random province
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
B. hey are beneficial to the country
- Stability -1
- -500
- Trade tech investment: +400
- Infrastructure tech investment: +400
- -2% inflation
- Event 210045 - Jews are allowed to settle again for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1498
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1499)
Description
Alaksandar tried to organise an Uniate church. He was persuaded to do so by the newly elected Metropolitan Joseph the Bulgarian, who supported the Union of Florence. This idea had no support among the Orthodox, and for Muscovy it became a pretext to proclaim itself a defender of the faith.Actions
A. It will pass
- Global revolt risk -1 for 120 months
- -25 relations with Russia
- -25 relations with Muscovy
B. Enter communion with Rome
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- Innovativeness +1
- +50 relations with Papal States
- -25 relations with Russia
- Break royal marriage with Russia
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Break royal marriage with Muscovy
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Poland exists
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
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The following must not occur:
- Lithuania and Poland are at war
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1499
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1500)
Description
In the face of grooving threat of the Muscovian state, the Lithuanians decided to limit their ambitions and to find a compromise with the Poles. At the meeting in Vilna in 1499 Grand Duke Alaksandar of Lithuania and his elder brother King Jan Olbracht of Poland reached a decision to sign the treaty of alliance and cooperation. It was decided that henceforth Lithuania and Poland should coordinate their foreign policy and the elections of the monarchs. In practice this mean the restoration of the Polish-Lithuanian union signed in Horodla in 1413.Actions
A. Offer the Treaty
- Event 258109 - The Treaty of Vilna for Poland is triggered immediately
- +200 relations with Poland
B. We can stay without those Poles
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Own Chiricoa
- Control Chiricoa
- Chiricoa has religion orthodox
- Own Novgorod
- Event 210200 - Ruthenian Rule in Olonets for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 7000 days of January 1, 1500
Checked again every 7000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1700)
Description
There was always minor Ruthenian settlement in the Karelia region, although Ruthenians didn't become the majority until the 19th century. The people of Ruthenian Karelia were accustomed to three centuries of Novgorodian rule and were predominantly Orthodox Christian. Ruthenian influence was evident in all areas of life.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Chiricoa changes to ruthenian
- +100 population in Chiricoa
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Own Rogaland
- Control Rogaland
- Rogaland has religion orthodox
- Own Novgorod
- Event 210202 - Ruthenian Rule in Karelia for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 8000 days of January 1, 1500
Checked again every 8000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1700)
Description
There was always minor Ruthenian settlement in the Karelia region, although Ruthenians didn't become the majority until the 19th century. Western Karelia was divided between Sweden and Novgorod since the 13th-century Swedish-Novgorodian wars. While Finnish Karelia was predominatly Catholic (later Lutheran) and had strong Western-European influences, Ruthenian Karelia was always Orthodox Christian and was influenced by Ruthenian culture.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Rogaland changes to ruthenian
- +500 population in Rogaland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Own Jдmtland
- Control Jдmtland
- Jдmtland has religion orthodox
- Own Novgorod
- Event 210202 - Ruthenian Rule in Karelia for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 8000 days of January 1, 1500
Checked again every 8000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1700)
Description
The Ruthenians were attracted to the Kola Peninsula by plentiful animals and fish, and a relatively mild climate. The most intensive Ruthenian settlement took place during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Sami people made up a large percentage of permanent population, but they were accustomed to three centuries of Novgorodian rule and were mostly Orthodox Christian.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Jдmtland changes to ruthenian
- +50 population in Jдmtland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Own Akerhus
- Control Akerhus
- Akerhus has religion orthodox
- Own Novgorod
Will happen within 5000 days of January 1, 1500
Checked again every 5000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1700)
Description
There was always minor Ruthenian settlement in the Karelia region, although Ruthenians didn't become the majority until the 19th century. Olonets Karelia had been part of Ruthenian Karelia since the 12th century. Ruthenian influence was evident in all areas of life.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Akerhus changes to ruthenian
- +500 population in Akerhus
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Own Halland
- Control Halland
- Halland has religion orthodox
- Own Novgorod
- Event 210200 - Ruthenian Rule in Olonets for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 6000 days of January 1, 1500
Checked again every 6000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1700)
Description
The Arkhangelsk area was sparsely populated by the Nenets people before Novgorodians claimed it in the 12th century. While more intensive Ruthenian colonization only began late in the 16th century, the people there were accustomed to Novgorodian rule in the past centuries.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Halland changes to ruthenian
- +100 population in Halland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Belgorod is a national (core) province
- Russia exists
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Crimea exists
- Russia owns Qirim
- Ottoman Empire owns Qirim
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The following must not occur:
- Control Belgorod
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1500
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1569)
Description
Internal problems, unability to exploit victories (like battle at Orsza 1514) and to stop expansion of Muscovy under Ivan III, led to loss of control of Chernigov, Starodub, Novgorod-Seversk, Smolensk and other cities to Muscovy in the first half of XVI-th century. Additionally Lithuania was unable to contain Tatar raids which weakened country. Ultimately, in 1569 Lithuania gave the whole Ukraine to Poland and tightened its Union with Poland in order to obtain help and respise in their fights against Muscovy and Tatars.Actions
A. Damn!
- Trakiya will no longer be considered a national province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Poland exists
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
Will happen on October 24, 1501
Description
Jan Oblarcht died on June 17, 1501, and his brother Grand Duke Alaksandar I of Lithuania was elected also the Polish King. 12 December 1501 he was crowned by the Polish regalia in Wawel Cathedral. This actually meant that the personal union between the Crown and the Grand Duchy was restored again. 23 October 1501 in Mielnik Alaksandar in the presence of Lithuanian delegates announced the decisions of the Polish Sejm to unite Lithuania and Poland into one state. Historically the Lithuanian Sejm could not agree with the liquidation of the Grand Duchy's independence and refused the proposed Mielnik Act of Union. What will be our attitude towards the union ties with the Polish Crown?Actions
A. Support independence
- Stability -1
- Centralization -2
B. Enter into the closer union
- Stability +1
- Event 258110 - The Mielnik Union for Poland is triggered immediately
- Event 210048 - The Mielnik Privilege for Lithuania will never fire
- Aristocracy +1
- +25 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 210047 - The Mielnik Union for Lithuania has already occurred
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
Will happen within 10 days of October 25, 1501
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 13, 1501)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210047 - The Mielnik Union for Lithuania
Description
Before the coronation Alaksandar I as the Polish King also enacted Mielnik privilege both for his Polish and Lithuanian dominions, which increased the influence of the aristocracy in the state affairs. However, instead of the ordinary nobles (szlachta) it favored the power aristocrats (magnates) as the main functions of the state authority were transferred to the Senate (instead of the Sejm), which was headed by the monarch. At the time when it did not change anything for Lithuania, where the power traditionally was in the hands of the most influential aristocrats, which in practice ruled the country through the Council of Nobles (the Pany-Rada), in Poland it provoked great struggle between the szlachta and the magnates. The perspective to base his power on the authoritative magnates did not please the monarch in fact, and later he supported the szlachta in their struggle for power, which opened the road to the increasing of the Sejm's role both in Poland, and in lesser way in Lithuania.Actions
A. Increase the power of the Senate
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization +1
- +5% inflation
B. Support the Sejm instead
- Stability +2
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -2
C. Support strong Royal power
- Stability -3
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +7 for 36 months
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1503
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1504)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210044 - Expulsion of the Lithuanian Jews for Lithuania
Description
8 years later the anti-Jewish edict the Grand Duke changed his mind and decided to allow the Jews to return. They were repossessed, but not the debts.Actions
A. Allow them to return
- Stability -1
- +2000 population in the capital province
- +1000 population in a random province
- +200 population in a random province
- +200 population in a random province
- -2% inflation
B. Never!
- Stability +2
- Monarch's administrative skill -1 for 60 months
- Trade tech investment: -500
- Infrastructure tech investment: -500
- Event 210051 - The Jews of Brest for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210113 - Waad Medinat Lite for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Polack
- Own Mstislav
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1504
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1507)
Description
The ancient Princedom of Polotsk joined the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1307 per peace treaty (so-called 'ryad'), and Vitebsk - in 1320 thanks to the Royal marriage of Grand Duke Olgierd and Princess Maria of Vitebsk. Both princedoms saved their large autonomy and were ruled by the local boyars. Polotsk had its own princes, which were appointed by the Grand Duke. Several princes of Polotsk even claimed the title of Grand Prince for themselves (such as Prince Andrey and his sons in 1370-1380s). After the death of Andrey in 1399, the new prince was not appointed but Polotsk started to be governed by the viceroys. Finally, with the further centralization of the territory in 1504 Polotsk and Vitebsk were reorganized into the two voivodships.Actions
A. Create new voivodships
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
- +1 base tax value in Polack
- +1 base manpower in Polack
- +1 base tax value in Mstislav
- +1 base manpower in Mstislav
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- +10 victory points
B. Save the old system
- Stability +2
- Centralization -1
- -10 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Aleksandras I is active
- Aristocracy is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1505
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1506)
Description
In 1505 at the meeting of the Polish Sejm so-called Constitution of Radom was created and enacted by the King. It institutionalized the power of the nobility and confirmed the political primacy of the Sejm and the law of Nihil Novi forbidding to pass the laws without the compliance of the Sejm. It also restricted the power of the governmental officials and the Senate. The King still held the power to call the Sejm. In Lithuania the szlachta also enacted the Constitution of Radom in order to limit the power of the magnates.Actions
A. Accept the power of the Sejm
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -2
- Land +2
- Offensive Doctrine -3
- -20 national manpower
- Stability +2
B. Limit the power of the Sejm
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Land -1
- Offensive Doctrine -1
- -10 national manpower
- Stability -1
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1507
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1515)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210045 - Jews are allowed to settle again for Lithuania
Description
In 1507 the Grand Duke signed a privilege for the Jews of the city of Brest (Berestye), which defined and protected their rights, freedoms and duties. This privilege became the standard for similar documents for all Jewish communities in Lithuania. Later, in 1514 it was completed with 'Main Privilege' for all Lithuanian Jews.Actions
A. Enact
- +1 base tax value in Polessie
- Trade tech investment: +100
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- -1% inflation
- +1000 population in a random province
- +1000 population in a random province
- +1000 population in a random province
B. Limit the power of the Sejm
- Stability +1
- Monarch's administrative skill -1 for 60 months
- Trade tech investment: -200
- Infrastructure tech investment: -200
- Event 210113 - Waad Medinat Lite for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1508
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1514)
Description
Michal Glinski was a powerful Lithuanian prince of distant Tatar origin. In his youth he was brought to the court of Emperor Maximilian where he converted to Roman Catholicism. In the 1490s he returned to Lithuania and he assumed very powerful position at the court of Grand Duke Alaksandras I. His secret ambition was to create his own independent state composed of Ruthenian lands. This intention was made public by his rival Janusz Zabrzezinski, palatine of Trakai. After accession to the throne new monarch Zygmantas II decided to deprive disloyal nobleman from all his offices. In response Glinski procured Zabrzezinski's assassination and stirred up armed rebellion against the monarch. The rebel army took control of several towns in Eastern Polesia and with the help of the Muscovites besieged Slutsk and Minsk. However, soon royal armies crushed the rebellion. Glinski fled to Muscovy, where Grand Duke Vasily III made him a boyar and even later married his niece, Elena Glinskaya. This provoked new open rivalry between Muscovy and Lithuania in 1512-1522. Glinski still hoped that Vasily would make him a vassal prince. Upon realizing that this would never be done he entered into secret negotiations with Zygmantas II the Old in order to return to Lithuania. The conspiracy was discovered and Michal was imprisoned. Upon Vasily's death in 1533 Elena became the regent of Muscovy for her son Tsar Ivan IV. She libirated her uncle from prison and made him her counselor and Ivan's tutor. But Glinski, jealous of the influence acquired on Elena by her lover Prince Obolensky, started to conspire against them. In August 1534 he was again taken into prison where 24 September he finally died.Actions
A. Damn traitor!
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Lose -5000 troops in a random province
- -200 relations with Russia
- -200 relations with Muscovy
- Event 233017 - Glinski fled to Muscovy for Muscovy is triggered immediately
- Event 271032 - Glinski fled to Muscovy for Russia is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of August 7, 1517
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1535)
Description
Francysk Skaryna was famous as one of the first publishers in Eastern Europe, laying groundwork for the development of the Ruthenian language. He was born in the city of Polotsk in 1490. Most probably Skaryna was initially educated by the Franciscans who since 1498 had their convent in Polotsk. Skaryna graduated from the arts faculty at the University of Krakow in 1506 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1512 he received doctorate of medicine at the Italian University of Padua. Little is known about Skaryna's life from 1512 to 1517, but it is surmised that he devoted the years to the study of the techniques of printing and engraving, possibly in Venice, Nuremberg and Augsburg. He must also have begun to prepare his monumental work, the translation of the Bible to Ruthenian. Skaryna printed his first book entitled The Psalter in Ruthenian (Old Belarusian) language on August 6, 1517 in Prague, this work was followed by another twenty-three books printed in Bohemia. He continued his publishng work later in Vilna, where he founded the first printing house in Lithuania. Here in 1525-1527 he published The Acts of the Apostles, The Epistles, and a collection of prayers entitled Malaya Padarozhnaya Knizhica (The Little Itinerary Book). After that date his life seems to have been somewhat unsettled. Later he served as court physician to Duke Albrecht of Prussia in Kцnigsberg. Then Skaryna was employed as private secretary and physician by the Catholic Bishop of Vilna. By 1535 he went back to Prague where he found employment as a royal gardener in the botanical garden newly established in Hradcany castle by King Ferdinand I of Bohemia. There he died about the year 1551.Actions
A. This marks new heights of our culture!
- Stability +1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +150
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 300 days of August 7, 1523
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)
Description
In 1523 the famous Lithuanian poet-Latinist and humanist Nicolai Hussoviani (Mikola Husouski) published his poem Carmen de Bisontis (The Song about the Bison). This masterpiece of the Lithuanian Renaissance poetry was first written by Hussoviani in 1522 during his mission as the secretary of the Grand Ducal embassy in Rome and dedicated specially to Pope Leo X. However, a year later, in October 1523 Hussoviani edited and published it as the new 11 collected poems and 'Carmen de Bisontis' with the prosaic dedication to Queen Bona Sforza. The poem berhymes the beauty of the Lithuanian lands, its nature, history and people. The special place in his poem given to Grand Duke Vytautas, whose rule he considered a golden age of Lithuania. During the first half of the 16th century the Lithuanian Renaissance Latin literature became well-known in Europe with the numerous authentic works of such persons as Jan Vislicki, Andrej Rymsza, Jan Radvan, Elias Pielgrymouski, Michalonis Litvani and others.Actions
A. Interesting
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis is active
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1525
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 30, 1548)
Description
Bona Sforza was a member of the Milanese Sforza dynasty, daughter of Duke Gian Galeazzo II Maria and Isabella of Aragon. Her dynastical ties, claims and Italian possessions made her a very tempting candidature for a bride. In 1518 young Bona married Sigismund the Old, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Together with her husband, known Humanist and philanthropic prince, Grand Duchess Bona became the great patron of art supporting the development of the Renaissance culture in Lithuania. Grand Duke Sigismund the Old and his Italian consort preferred to stay in the Lower Castle of Vilna (Vilnius) with the wonderful court circle of the musicians, poets and artists. Bona is also considered one of the mothers of modern Polish and Lithuanian cuisines since she became famous for introducing Italian vegetables to the court and nobles tables. In her Lithuanian manors the Grand Duchess started to use European agricultural innovations, including the new falvarak (farms) system. Thanks to her a lot of Lithuanian towns were granted the Magdeburg city rights.Actions
A. She knows best
- Stability -1
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 238 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 238 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 238 months
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- Trade tech investment: +500
- +1 base tax value in the capital province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1527
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1530)
Description
For a century Samogitia was ruled by the Kesgailas. In 1520s a lot of the Samogitian nobles complaints were received in the Grand Ducal Chancellery. The main matters were the abuse of power by the Samogitian captains (governors) and very high state duties. In response the Grand Duke decided to limit the authority of the corrupt captain and even to introduce his direct rule in the several counties of the Duchy.Actions
A. Let's take care of this
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
- +1 base tax value in Magdeburg
B. We are silent to their complains
- Stability -1
- +2% inflation
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1528
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1529)
Description
In Lithuania, a census was conducted of the gentry who had military obligations and hence was a type of confirmation of who was a boiar. It made it possible to compile a list that set norms for how many soldiers should be provided by the nobility and gentry. The size of the army was 20,000 from the nobility and another 10,000 from magnates and city dwellers. This was also necessary to enable troop mobilisation.Actions
A. Sigismund is really a traitor
- +10 national manpower
- -25
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis is active
- Poland is a neighbor
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The following must not occur:
- Event 40203 - Corona Regni Lithuaniae for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1529
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1530)
Description
The strong separatist tendencies of the Lithuanian nobility were shown again in 1526-1529. The magnates of the Council of Nobles, which practically ruled the Grand Duchy, supported by the great number of the nobility, addressed the monarch with the request to return the Royal Crown of Vytautas taken by the Poles in 1430 and to allow his son Prince Zygimont August to be crowned as the Lithuanian King. This was a reaction to the possible coronation of the Moscow ruler Vasily III.Actions
A. Send a petition to our sovereign
- Event 258111 - Corona Lithuaniae for Poland is triggered immediately
- Event 210059 - Corona Lithuaniae for Lithuania will never fire
B. It is not worth the trouble
- Stability -1
- -10 victory points
- Event 210059 - Corona Lithuaniae for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis is active
-
The following must not occur:
- Poland exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 40203 - Corona Regni Lithuaniae for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1529
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1530)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 210055 - Corona Lithuaniae for Lithuania
Description
The strong separatist tendencies of the Lithuanian nobility were shown again in 1526-1529. The magnates of the Council of Nobles, which practically ruled the Grand Duchy, supported by the great number of the nobility, addressed the monarch with the request to return the Royal Crown of Vytautas taken by the Poles in 1430 and to allow his son Prince Zygimont August to be crowned as the Lithuanian King. Sigismund the Old was positive to transfer the formal authority in Lithuania to his son and allowed him to be crowned but only as the Grand Duke. This was a price paid to please the Polish nobility who for sure would not meet the creation of the Lithuanian kingdom positively. Two months later Zygimont August was also formally elected to the Polish throne. Two months later Zygimont August was also formally elected to the Polish throne.Actions
A. Allow the son to be their Grand Duke
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -1
- Innovativeness -1
- +5% inflation
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Bona Sforza d'Aragona (Regent) becomes active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas becomes active
- +25 victory points
B. These demands are nonsense
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +2 for 60 months
- Ryukyu revolts
- Ryukyu revolts
- Aristocracy -2
- Monarch's military skill -1 for 60 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -1 for 60 months
C. Lithuania should be a Kingdom!
- Flag graphics extension set to "Kingdom"
- Stability +6
- Aristocracy +4
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- +10% inflation
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Ponu taryba (Regency) becomes active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas becomes active
- +100 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1529
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1530)
Description
During 1510-1520s the Lithuanian dignitaries under the guidance of Chancellor Gostautas and Queen Bona worked out the series of new charters for the Royal provincial administration of Lithuania which gave instructions how to keep economy and trade of the royal manors. This supposed to increase the controllability and incomes of the Grand Ducal lands. First such charter was given to the royal manors of Vilna and Trakai voivodships in 1507 and later reworked in 1529. Such instructions were also signed for the Samogitian duchy. These charters greatly improved the economical abilities of the royal lands as soon as they provided rules to sell all surpluses at the local and foreign markets.Actions
A. Sign them
- +1 base tax value in the capital province
- Trade tech investment: +200
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
B. The old system is perfect
- Stability +1
- Trade tech investment: -200
- Infrastructure tech investment: -200
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen on September 30, 1529
Description
The work under the systematization of the Lithuanian laws and creation of a better detailed legal code was started in 1522 by the initiative of the Council of Nobles. Guided by Mikalojus Radvila and then Albrecht Gostautas, Chancellor of Lithuania, it was soon finished, but only in 1529 the Statute was finally presented to the monarch for confirmation. The Statute strengthened and improved the legal system of the country and became the basis for the future development of the Lithuanian law codification.Actions
A. Enact the Statute
- Stability +2
- Centralization +1
- Serfdom +1
B. The old laws are good as they are
- Stability -1
- Centralization -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Lietuva
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1530
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1540)
Description
The capital city grew beautiful. In 1530 Italian craftsmen finished construction work on the grand-ducal palace which was later enlarged on more than one occasion and it was there that Sigismund Augustus buit his art gallery and amassed a library of Renaissance splendour. Lords moved to Vilnius to build palaces there. Thanks to them, the Churches (Catholic and Orthodox) and the richer burghers Vilnius became a city of brick and stone.Actions
A. Rebuild the city
- -100
- +5 victory points
- +1 base tax value in Lietuva
B. Spend money on something else
- -5 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1530
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1570)
Description
Lithuania was in search of its own origins. Teutonic or Polish sources did not provide an affirmative answer. In the mid-16th century, a legend emerged about Palemon, a relative of the Roman Emperor Nero, who escaped Rome together with 500 noble families. They moved to the territory of Lithuania Proper and founded their own state. The Palemonid, Centaur and Colon dynasties ruled these lands until the arrival of the Gediminids. The nobility also proclaimed Roman continuity, while reinforcing their legitimacy. The Gostautai, the Alseniskiai, the Radvilos and other noble houses used the Roman origins.Actions
A. We are proud sons of the Eternal City!
- Stability +1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Aristocracy +1
- -50 relations with Poland
B. No, Romuva beliefs are closer
- Stability -2
- -200
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 210033 - Hansa in Kaunas for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1532
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1535)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210033 - Hansa in Kaunas for Lithuania
Description
The activities of the Hanseatic office in Kaunas became more and more unprofitable every year. Merchants from Kaunas set out to protect their trading opportunities by restricting trade from the Germans. In 1492 local merchants made complaints to Kazimir, which the latter did not support. In response, Kaunas forbade the Hanseatic Chamber to trade with foreign merchants. Some restrictions were lifted by Alexander, but conditions were no longer the same. Prussian and Lithuanian merchants gained a foothold in the city, and the Hanseatic office existed until the 1530s.Actions
A. Trade has become our business
- +2 merchants
- Trade tech investment: -100
- Mercantilism +1
- -1 base tax value in Suvalkija
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis is active
Will happen on October 7, 1544
Description
When the Sejm was convened in Vilnius in 1544, Sigismund was in poor health. The aristocracy was given an excuse to remove the old ruler, so that Bona could not operate under his cover. Lithuanian estates presented Zygimont August with a document containing twenty-five articles complaining at the terrible state of affairs and injustice of decisions over estate boundaries made during Bona's reforms. Zygimont August supported him, wishing to obtain at least a share of his father's power. On 6 October 1544, Zygimont II transferred the prerogatives of the grand duke to Zygimont August, reserving for himself the highest prerogatives of the supreme duke.Actions
A. Share the prerogatives
- Stability -1
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -1 for 42 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -1 for 42 months
- Monarch's military skill -1 for 42 months
- Aristocracy +1
- -20
B. Zygimantas I abdicates the throne
- Stability +1
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas becomes active
- Aristocracy +2
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- State religion is orthodox
- Own Novgorod
Will happen within 2000 days of January 1, 1550
Checked again every 2000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1599)
Description
In the 15th century, two heresies were widespread in Northern Rus': the Strigolniks and the Judaizers. While the former were considered schismatics who opposed the abuses of the church, the latter were openly proselytising Jews. Close contact with the West led to a movement for church reform. Popularly nicknamed the Neo-Strigolniks, they preached worldly, calling for a life strictly according to the Bible. They spoke out against wealth and excess, quoted the Holy Scripture, and established church communities. Not surprisingly, the Neo-Strigolniks were persecuted by the Orthodox.Actions
A. Stop these Heretics!
- Global revolt risk +3 for 274 months
- Faeroer revolts
- Stability -1
- -50
- Innovativeness -1
B. Let them be
- Religion in Faeroer changes to reformed
- +50
- Innovativeness +1
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1550
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1565)
Description
The author of De moribus tartarorum, lituanorum ct moschorum, where he criticised the faults of life in a noble-run state, blamed the nobles and high Catholic clergy, condemned their privileges, self-will and moral decadence. Mykolas's ideal state was the Lithuania of Vytautas's day and he wished to hand over complete power to a strong grand duke, who would take the advice of ordinary boiars. His opus was dedicated to Sigismund Augustus but it is not known whether the king ever saw it, whether it had an effect on him or whether it was known at all to his contemporaries, since it survives only in fragments that were printed in 1615.Actions
A. Issue, but reluctantly
- Infrastructure tech investment: +25
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Event 258116 - Reforms in the Church for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1555
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1560)
unless prevented by
Action A of 258116 - Reforms in the Church for Poland
Description
After holding a synod, Zygimont August introduced the Polonian faith as the official religion in Lithuania. This aroused opposition from the Calvinist magnates, for whom the faith was an instrument of independence from the Poles.Actions
A. Convert to the Polonian Faith
- Change religion to protestant
- +100
- Innovativeness +1
- Centralization +1
- +200 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Papal States
- -25 relations with Prussia
- Religion in the capital province changes to protestant
- Religion in a random non-capital province changes to protestant
- Religion in a random non-capital province changes to protestant
B. Stay loyal to Catholicism
- Innovativeness -3
- +100 relations with Papal States
- +50 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
- -50 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
Will happen within 30 days of April 2, 1557
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1559)
Description
The transition from natural rent to monetary rent required a change in the agricultural system. First Bona and then Zygimont August undertook to build the Polish (Western) land-use system. Reform knows as 'ustavy na voloky' was introduced in 1557 and implemented during 1560s. The reform established the first official land registry. All the peasants' land was collected and divided into more equal tracts, which averaged 20 hectares. Free peasants received one voloka, and the folwark received seven. The manors were subjected to two days of serfdom, during which the peasants were tied to the land. The reform finally separated the peasants from the nobility, and made it impossible to pass between them.Actions
A. Enact the reform
- Stability -1
- Aristocracy +1
- Serfdom +1
- +100
B. Leave the peasants some freedom
- Aristocracy -1
- Serfdom -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
-
The following must not occur:
- State religion is orthodox
Will happen within 1800 days of January 2, 1560
Checked again every 1800 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1580)
Description
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, like many of the European countries, was very involved in Reformation religious renewal. The Evangelical teachings were rapidly spreading in the country. What contributed a lot to this process were the Bibles printed by Francysk Skaryna in Ruthenian language in early 16th century and the fact that many Lithuanians were studying in the Protestant universities of Prague, Wittenberg, Konigsberg, Leipzig. In 1553 duke Mikolaj Radziwill 'the Black', Chancellor of Lithuania and Voivode of Vilna, one of the most influential magnates of the country, had publicly confessed being an evangelical believer. The same year, he founded Calvinistic Churches (they were called 'zbory', or 'gatherings' at that time) in Vilna and Brest, where people gathered to hear God's Word preached. At the same time Radziwill printed the Catechism of Evangelical Faith at his own expense. Mikolai Radziwill 'the Black' was not alone in his pursuit of Protestantism.In the course of several years the most influential families of Lithuania (the Wollowiczes, the Hlebowiczes, the Sapiehas, the Oginskis, the Chodkiewiczes and many others) numbered among the Evangelical Christians. They opened new Reformed churches, invited pastors and preachers, started schools and opened printing-houses. The books of the Holy Scripture were translated, books and textbooks for schools and catechisms for churches were printed due to their efforts. The Grand Duchy was rapidly becoming an Evangelical country. At the time when the Habsburgs began to rule Lithuania, the Senate of the Grand Duchy had only seven people who were not Evangelical believers. A lot of Orthodox believers also accepted new faith. In the voivodship of Navahradak out of 600 families of the Orthodox gentry more than 580 embraced the evangelical faith. In fact, the Reformation did not affect only the left-bank Ukraine and the territories bordering Russia.
The spread of the Reformation couldn't but influence all the areas of the country's life. The failing Catholic Church of Lithuania at its synods (1538, 1542, 1546) tried to undertake the acts against the Reformation but their attempts failed completely. The Royal authority in a person of Grand Duke announced a principle of non-intervention into religious affairs. The peculiarities of the Habsburg lands, where up to half of the population of Austria was Protestant, and in Hungary number of Protestants reached 90%, allowed them to tolerate the Reformation in Lithuania.
Actions
A. I am not the king of your consciences
- Stability +2
- Innovativeness +1
- Trade tech investment: +500
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Papal States
- +50 relations with Denmark
- +50 relations with Sweden
B. Lead it and change State Religion
- Religion in a random province changes to reformed
- Religion in a different random province changes to reformed
- Innovativeness +3
- Trade tech investment: +1000
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- Change religion to reformed
- +250
- -100 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- -200 relations with Papal States
- +100 relations with Denmark
- +100 relations with Sweden
- Global revolt risk +6 for 60 months
C. Appose the Movement
- Stability -3
- Innovativeness -2
- Centralization +1
- Change religion to counterreform
- Religion in a random province changes to reformed
- Land tech investment: +500
- +50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with Papal States
- -100 relations with Sweden
- -100 relations with Prussia
- -150 relations with Switzerland
- -150 relations with Netherlands
- -50 relations with Denmark
- -50 relations with Brandenburg
- Global revolt risk +6 for 60 months
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 60 days of January 2, 1563
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1564)
Description
The Union of Horodlo in 1415 included a clause restricting the rights of the Orthodox. Since they were an integral part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Zygimont August abolished this clause. The Orthodox, as well as Protestants, were put on an equal footing with Catholics.Actions
A. Enact the religious tolerance
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk -2 for 60 months
- Innovativeness +1
B. Catholics do weigh in
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +2 for 60 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
Will happen within 60 days of January 2, 1565
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 2, 1566)
Description
In an attempt to bring Poland and Lithuania closer together, Zygimont August undertook an administrative reform. The territory of the Grand Duchy was divided into thirteen voivodships and thirty counties. Their creation increased the presentation of the Ruthenian lands and made the sejmiks less vulnerable to someone influence.Actions
A. Create them
- Centralization +1
- Stability +1
- +1 base tax value in Neumark
- +1 base manpower in Neumark
- +1 base tax value in Lebus
- +1 base manpower in Lebus
- +1 base tax value in Berlin
- +1 base manpower in Berlin
- +1 base tax value in Brandenburg
- +1 base manpower in Brandenburg
- +1 base tax value in Bremen
- +1 base manpower in Bremen
- +1 base tax value in Ollnborg
- +1 base manpower in Ollnborg
- +1 base tax value in Ostfriesen
- +1 base manpower in Ollnborg
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
Will happen on April 26, 1566
Description
Social and economic changes and a step-by-step reformation raised the question of revising the Lithuanian Statute. The Law reform commission was convened in 1563, and the Second Lithuanian Statute was approved in 1566. It was more systematic and considerably expanded, and its reliance on Roman law was increased. The statute confirmed the power of the Sejm and also introduced elected noblemen's courts.Actions
A. Enact the Statute
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy +1
B. The laws work perfectly
- Stability -1
- Centralization -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Poland exists
- Country is not at war
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1567
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1572)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40211 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania
Action A, B of 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania
Action B of 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania
Action A of 210068 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania
Description
On 1st July 1569 the joint force of Lithuanian and Polish Magnates as well as the Sejms of these countries met at Lublin on the border of their realms and unanimously swore a new Act of Union. There would now exist one united Sejm convening in Warszawa and the country would have one King not only de facto but de jure. The Grand Duchy was to keep its old laws, a separate treasury and its own army under its own Grand Hetman and Field-Hetman. Effectively the Union was a marriage of two partners, with only the slightest hint of the dominant position of Poland. The combined Kingdom now formally became, Serenissima Republica Polonie. However there was some Lithuanian opposition before 1st July... Mikolaj the Black, the head of the mighty Radziwill family had long dreamed to of detaching the Grand Duchy from the domination and recreate a Lithuania with him as King. The first steps were taken in the 1540's when Mikolaj approached the Habsburg Emperor who was very interested in seeing a weakened Poland on her borders. This lead to Mikolaj receiving the title Prince of the Holy Roman Empire in 1547. In the end Mikolaj never raised the Banner of Independence. This had many causes, but one important one was the fear of standing alone against the oncoming Russian Hordes. But what if he had tried?Actions
A. Poland inherits Lithuania
- +50 relations with Poland
- Event 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
B. Lithuania break with Poland
- Event 3476 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland is triggered immediately
- Break vassalization with Poland
- Stability +1
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- +10000 cavalry in the capital province
- +30 artillery in the capital province
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
- Event 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 20135 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland will never fire
- Event 20136 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland will never fire
- Event 20137 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland will never fire
- Event 210071 - Incorporation of Kiev and Volhynia for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania has already occurred
- Event 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1569
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1571)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210000 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania
Action B of 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania
Description
The discord that arose within the Lithuanian delegation allowed Zygimont August to issue the universals for the annexation of Podlasie and Volhynia, and later Kiev, to the Polish Crown. The Poles argued that Ruthenia had long belonged to the Crown. Such actions forced the Lithuanians to return to Lublin to the negotiating table.Actions
A. We have no choice
- Cede Podole to Poland
- Cede Zytomierz to Poland
- Cede Ukrayina to Poland
- Cede Kursk to Poland
- Cede Chernigov to Poland
- Cede Podlasie to Poland
- Cede Wolyn to Poland
- Cede Kamieniec to Poland
- Cede Rus Halicka to Poland
- Cede Belz to Poland
- Cede Yedisan to Poland
- Cede Zaporozhe to Poland
- Cede Belgorod to Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Poland exists
- Own Warszawa
- Control Warszawa
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1569
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1700)
Description
Being de facto rulers of Poland, the grand dukes of Lithuania decided to unite the two countries permanently. They will bear both titles, while the choice would be only which one is to be mentioned first in documents.Actions
A. Kings of Poland
- Stability +1
- Flag graphics set to default
- Become Poland
- Flag graphics extension set to "Union"
- Move capital to Warszawa
- Podlasie will be considered a claim province
- Rus Halicka will be considered a claim province
- Belz will be considered a claim province
- Podkarpacie will be considered a claim province
- Lublin will be considered a claim province
- Warszawa will be considered a claim province
- Plock will be considered a claim province
- Sandomierz will be considered a claim province
- Krakow will be considered a claim province
- Bydgoszcz will be considered a claim province
- Poznan will be considered a claim province
- Kalisz will be considered a claim province
- Dobrzyn will be considered a claim province
- Torun will be considered a claim province
- Pomerelia will be considered a claim province
- Warmia will be considered a claim province
- Change religion to catholic
- +250 victory points
- polish will become an accepted culture
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- ruthenian will no longer be an accepted culture
- baltic will become an accepted culture
- ruthenian will become an accepted culture
B. Grand Dukes of Lithuania
- Podlasie will be considered a claim province
- Rus Halicka will be considered a claim province
- Belz will be considered a claim province
- Podkarpacie will be considered a claim province
- Lublin will be considered a claim province
- Warszawa will be considered a claim province
- Plock will be considered a claim province
- Sandomierz will be considered a claim province
- Krakow will be considered a claim province
- Bydgoszcz will be considered a claim province
- Poznan will be considered a claim province
- Kalisz will be considered a claim province
- Dobrzyn will be considered a claim province
- Torun will be considered a claim province
- Pomerelia will be considered a claim province
- Warmia will be considered a claim province
- polish will become an accepted culture
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Poland exists
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The following must not occur:
- Poland and Lithuania are at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania has already occurred
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas is active
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1572
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 7, 1572)
unless prevented by
Action B of 40211 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania
Action B of 40213 - Succession of Mykolas Zygimantasis for Lithuania
Action A, B of 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania
Action A of 210068 - Succession of Grand Duke Svitrigaila for Lithuania
Description
On 1st July 1569 the joint force of Lithuanian and Polish Magnates as well as the Sejms of these countries met at Lublin on the border of their realms and unanimously swore a new Act of Union. There would now exist one united Sejm convening in Warszawa and the country would have one King not only de facto but de jure. The Grand Duchy was to keep its old laws, a separate treasury and its own army under its own Grand Hetman and Field-Hetman. Effectively the Union was a marriage of two partners, with only the slightest hint of the dominant position of Poland. The combined Kingdom now formally became, Serenissima Republica Polonie. However there was some Lithuanian opposition before 1st July... Mikolaj the Black, the head of the mighty Radziwill family had long dreamed to of detaching the Grand Duchy from the domination and recreate a Lithuania with him as King. The first steps were taken in the 1540's when Mikolaj approached the Habsburg Emperor who was very interested in seeing a weakened Poland on her borders. This lead to Mikolaj receiving the title Prince of the Holy Roman Empire in 1547. In the end Mikolaj never raised the Banner of Independence. This had many causes, but one important one was the fear of standing alone against the oncoming Russian Hordes. But what if he had tried?Actions
A. Poland inherits Lithuania
- +50 relations with Poland
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
B. Lithuania break with Poland
- Event 3476 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland is triggered immediately
- Break vassalization with Poland
- Stability +1
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- +10000 cavalry in the capital province
- +30 artillery in the capital province
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
- Event 3447 - The Act of Union with Poland for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 20135 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland will never fire
- Event 20136 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland will never fire
- Event 20137 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland will never fire
- Event 210071 - Incorporation of Kiev and Volhynia for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 258000 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland has already occurred
- Event 258002 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland has already occurred
- Event 258003 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland has already occurred
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 1 days of January 2, 1572
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1602)
unless prevented by
Action B of 258003 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland
Action C of 258002 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland
Action C of 258000 - The Act of Union-'Rzeczpospolita Polska' for Poland
Description
With the return of peace Lithuania was finally integrated into Poland.Actions
A. OK
- +50 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
-
None of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
- State religion is orthodox
- Austria exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Austria and Lithuania are at war
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1573
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1576)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 210019 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania
Description
Before the Independence in 1569 Mikolaj the Black, named King as Mikolaj I, had become Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and befriended the Habsburg ruler of Austria, the Emperor Maximilian II. Maximilian was as sharp a politician as Mikolaj and profited on weakening Poland. Now Mikolaj's position was very bad in the 1570's he had to fight broad factions of Magnates in what could be described as a Civil War and fend his borders from Polish acts of revenge or even a re-conquest. He had to do what served independence best and that was to strike a deal with Maximilian. A Military Alliance was signed on 3rd February 1570 and Mikolaj's eldest son married Elizabeth of Steirmark. This alliance actually kept Poland from attacking even if local border incursions were regular. With the ascending of Rudolf to the Habsburg Monarchy the relations became wary and the alliance fell, but at that time the relations with Poland was at least acceptable.Actions
A. Create Axis
- -100 relations with Poland
- +150 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Sweden
- Gain a royal marriage with Austria
- Gain an alliance with Austria
- Stability +2
- Event 210019 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
B. Offer Friendliness
- -50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Austria
- Stability +1
- +6 merchants
- Event 210019 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
C. Decline Cooperation
- +50 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- Stability -2
- Event 210019 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
- State religion is orthodox
- Austria exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Austria and Lithuania are at war
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1573
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1576)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 3452 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania
Description
Mikolaj the Black, named King as Mikolaj I, had befriended the Habsburg ruler of Austria, the Emperor Maximilian II. Maximilian was as sharp a politician as Mikolaj and profited on weakening Poland. Now Mikolaj's position was very bad in the 1570's he had to fight broad factions of Magnates in what could be described as a Civil War and fend his borders from Poland. He had to do what served independence best and that was to strike a deal with Maximilian. A Military Alliance was signed on 3rd February 1570 and Mikolaj's eldest son married Elizabeth of Steirmark. This alliance actually kept Poland from attacking even if local border incursions were regular. With the ascending of Rudolf to the Habsburg Monarchy the relations became wary and the alliance fell, but at that time the relations with Poland was at least acceptable.Actions
A. Create Axis
- -100 relations with Poland
- +150 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Sweden
- Gain a royal marriage with Austria
- Gain an alliance with Austria
- Stability +2
- Event 3452 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
B. Offer Friendliness
- -50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Austria
- Stability +1
- +6 merchants
- Event 3452 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
C. Decline Cooperation
- +50 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- Stability -2
- Event 3452 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1575
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1580)
Description
Konstanty Wasyl Ostrogski was a representative of the most influential princely family in Ruthenia. After the struggle for his father's legacy, which ended in 1574, Ostrogski received extensive estates in Volhynia, Kiev, Podolia, and Galicia. Ostrogski invested heavily in the development of these lands, especially in Ostroh, which was called 'Volyn Athens' because of its cultural importance among Orthodox. In Ostroh in 1576 an academy began to operate, which became the first such institution in Ukraine. Here Ostrogski sheltered Ivan Fyodorov, who published the first complete text of the Bible in Church Slavonic. Ostrogski also was a voivode of Kiev Voivodeship and an active public figure.Actions
A. Great!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
- Event 258109 - The Treaty of Vilna for Poland will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Magdeburg
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At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- State religion is counterreform
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1576
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1580)
Description
In 1579, a charter issued by Rudolf I of Habsburg transformed the Jesuit college in Vilnius, founded in 1570, into an establishment of higher education, Academia et Universitas Vilnensis Societatis Jesu, the transformation being confirmed by Pope Gregory XIII. Although being away from other European cultural centers, the University equaled other famous European universities and had outstanding professors and students, some of whom were: the poet Mathias Casimir Sarbievius, the famous professor of rhetoric and philosophy Zygimantas Liauksminas, the author of the first history of Lithuania Albertas Vijukas-Kojelavicius, professor Martin Smiglecki, whose book 'Logics' was very popular in Britain and France, and many others. The first book in the Lithuanian language on the territory of the Great Duchy of Lithuania was published at the University.Actions
A. Lithuania needs a university
- -150
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Innovativeness +1
B. Keep it as a Jesuit college
- +2 missionaries
- Stability +1
- Event 338513 - Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory for Lietuva will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Magdeburg
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1576
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1580)
Description
The literacy of the Lithuanian nobility, which adhered to Calvinism, gave rise to the need for an establishment of higher education. In 1579, a group of noblemen purchased land in Vilnius to establish the Radziwill University of Vilnius, in honour of Mikolaj the Black. Although being away from other European cultural centers, the University equaled other famous European universities and had outstanding professors and students, some of whom were: the poet Mathias Casimir Sarbievius, the famous professor of rhetoric and philosophy Zygimantas Liauksminas, the author of the first history of Lithuania Albertas Vijukas-Kojelavicius, professor Martin Smiglecki, whose book 'Logics' was very popular in Britain and France, and many others. The first book in the Lithuanian language on the territory of the Great Duchy of Lithuania was published at the University.Actions
A. Lithuania needs a university
- -150
- Infrastructure tech investment: +400
- Trade tech investment: +400
- Innovativeness +1
B. There is no need for it
- +2 diplomats
- Stability +1
- Event 338513 - Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory for Lietuva will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 50 days of October 2, 1578
Checked again every 50 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 3, 1585)
Description
The Lithuanian Supreme Tribune was the highest court of appeal for the nobility of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was organized in 1580 on the model of Polish and Austrian courts. Each powiat annually appointed two representatives to the Tribunal. In 1588, Zemaitija came under the jurisdiction of the Tribunal and elected three representatives. The decisions were made by majority and were considered final, i.e. equivalent to the decisions of ordinary courts. The establishment of the Tribunal established separation of powers in the state, but its decisions were ignored by the nobility, primarily due to the lack of an executive service.Actions
A. Create the Lithuanian Tribunal
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -1
B. Only ruler has right to judge!
- Stability -2
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Ukrayina
- Own Chernigov
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The following must not occur:
- Event 258214 - Ukraine for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 1200 days of January 2, 1580
Checked again every 1200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1620)
Description
In XVI and XVII century Ukraine was a very specific place. Polish and Lithuanian law was not respected here. Social and ethnic composition of the Cossacks from the beginning was very different. Starting from the inhabitants of Ukrainian cities, including deserters and adventurers differs from the territory of Ukraine, the Grand Duchy of Moscow, Poland, Lithuania, Moldavia, Wallachia and Crimea. Here you could meet runaway peasants, adventurers, but also the outlaw gentry and sometimes even magnates. All attempts to subordinate these areas to the royal power had failed. So the question is, should we try to introduce our law there or is it better to leave them alone?Actions
A. Leave them alone
- Stability +1
- Centralization -1
- Revolt risk value in Ukrayina +2
- Revolt risk value in Podole +2
- Revolt risk value in Chernigov +2
- Revolt risk value in Zytomierz +2
- Revolt risk value in Amasra +2
- +2000 population in Ukrayina
- +2000 population in Podole
- +2000 population in Chernigov
- +5000 population in Zytomierz
- +2000 population in Amasra
- Event 210088 - Orthodox-Reformed Confederation for Lithuania will never fire
B. Try to impose our law
- Stability -3
- Centralization +1
- Revolt risk value in Ukrayina +4
- Revolt risk value in Zytomierz +4
- Revolt risk value in Taman +4
- Revolt risk value in Podole +4
- Revolt risk value in Amasra +4
- Ukrayina revolts
- Ukrayina revolts
- Podole revolts
- Podole revolts
- Taman revolts
- Taman revolts
- Zytomierz revolts
- Zytomierz revolts
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
Will happen on January 28, 1588
Description
After the arrival of the Habsburgs, the Lithuanian Status needed to be adjusted. The third statute was adopted in 1588 under the leadership of Chancellor Ostafiusz Volowicz and Vice Chancellor Lev Sapieha. The status consisted of 14 chapters. In this edition many Austrian concepts were introduced into the criminal and civil law, which were systematized anew. For the first time, it established a unified code of laws for the entire Lithuanian state and the entire population, in this respect it differed from the earlier editions, which were collections of local laws. It guaranteed land ownership and personal liberty of gentry. Given the small difference, the second and third statuses were applied in parallel for some time.Actions
A. Enact the Statute
- Stability +2
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy +1
- Innovativeness +1
B. The laws work perfectly
- Stability -1
- Centralization -1
- Innovativeness -1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 200 days of January 1, 1590
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1594)
Description
The Treasury Tribunal was first convened in 1591 and dealt with treasury and military affairs. Its jurisdiction included all persons who made monetary payments. The commission was composed of the Grand Treasurer of Lithuania, 4 senators and 1 representative from each province. Over time, the treasury tribunal was authorized to try debtors.Actions
A. Create the Treasury Tribunal
- Stability +1
- Quality +1
- -1% inflation
B. Money loves silence
- Quality -1
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1595
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1599)
Description
Mikalojus Dauksa is considered one of the founders of Lithuanian literature. He was born between 1527 and 1538 in Babenai. He probably studied at a university in Western Europe. He held various church positions in Zemaitija and was a counter-reformation activist. In 1595, he translated the Jesuit Jacobo Ledesma's catechism from Polish. It was also the first book in Lithuanian to be printed in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Another important work was the translation of sermons by Jakub Wujek, the Catholic Postil. In his preface, Mikalojus describes the concept of Lithuanian state and cultural sovereignty, glorifies the mother tongue, emphasises its importance for the unity and survival of the nation, the independence of the state, and the spread of Catholic ideas. Mikalojus knew Lithuanian, Polish, and Latin, and had an impressive library.Actions
A. Great!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1599
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1599)
Description
The Reformation in Lithuania also affected the Greek faith. A significant number of Ruthenian nobles converted to Protestantism in order to increase their role in society. The nobility appointed clergy and converted churches to the Calvinist system. Some parishes adopted the reformed Greek liturgy. The Orthodox and Greek Catholics also took advantage of the novelties of the reform. Their sermons became more vital, and in large cities, brotherhoods, cultural and religious public organisations, were established. It was at this time that the Gospel was published in the Ruthenian language, bringing the church closer to the people. Close communication between Protestants and Orthodox allowed them to discuss theological issues and find a solution to the controversy with Catholics. Some Protestant supporters wanted the Orthodox to recognise their authority and vice versa, but this was rejected. In 1599, a confederation was concluded in Vilnius, which was approved by the state.Actions
A. Though different, we are brothers in faith
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk -2 for 24 months
- Innovativeness +1
- +50 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Poland
B. Differences are too sharp
- Innovativeness -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
- +50 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Austria
- +50 relations with Poland
C. What is this if not a united church!
- Change religion to evangelical_orthodox
- Religion in the capital province changes to evangelical_orthodox
- Religion in a different random province changes to evangelical_orthodox
- Religion in a different random province changes to evangelical_orthodox
- A random province converts to the state religion
- Innovativeness -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- -50 relations with Russia
- -50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- State religion is counterreform
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1599
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1599)
unless prevented by
Action A of 210083 - Ukraine for Lithuania
Action A of 258214 - Ukraine for Poland
Description
The idea of a church union of Orthodox and Catholics did not initially satisfy a significant number of supporters of the Greek faith. Reformation processes in the church contributed to this. The sermons of the clergy became more vital, and in large cities, brotherhoods, cultural and religious public organizations were established. It was at this time that the Gospel was published in the Ruthenian language, bringing the church closer to the people. When the Orthodox lost state support, they found Calvinists among their allies. Close communication between them allowed them to discuss theological issues and find a solution to the controversy with Catholics. Some Protestant supporters wanted the Orthodox to recognize their authority and vice versa, but this was rejected. In 1599, a confederation was concluded in Vilnius, which was approved by the state. From among the authoritative members of the confederation, 120 trustees were elected, including a council of "general pharmacists" authorized to monitor the course of events and, if necessary, mobilize the forces of all religious brotherhoods. They included representatives of princely families, the Grand Marshal of Lithuania, voivodes, and castellans.Actions
A. Leave it as it is
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
B. Organise persecution
- Stability +1
- Innovativeness -1
- Global revolt risk +5 for 24 months
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Monarch Sofija ° is active
- Innovativeness is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 1000 days of January 1, 1600
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1612)
Description
Sofia Olelkovich, who became Princess of Ruthenia, was interested in culture and charity from an early age. She contributed in every way to the construction of Orthodox churches across the country, even embroidering priestly vestments with her own hands. Sophia adopted Austrian and Polish influences, making Rus' more enlightened in its perception of the West. But more importantly, medieval and obsolescent forms of government gave way to a traditional monarchy. The Pany-Rada was reformed, becoming a full-fledged executive body. The army and the system of administration were also brought to the Western model. Even though there was strong resistance, the ties between Rus' and Europe were being tightened by Sofia's hands.Actions
A. We are part of the West!
- Land tech investment: +1500
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- Centralization +1
- Land +1
- Quality +2
- Innovativeness +2
- Serfdom +1
- -500
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +3 for 240 months
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Gain barrack in the capital province
- Gain Fine Arts Academy in a random province
- Change technology group to Latin
B. Western trends are dangerous!
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +1
- Quality -1
- Innovativeness -3
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Event 258010 - Sarmatism for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 1400 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 1400 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1700)
Description
For centuries, the Lithuanian nobility has been following the legend of Palemon, a relative of the Roman Emperor Nero, who escaped Rome to found the early Lithuanian state. The Roman origin was highly respected by them. But a new generation is coming, with its own customs and worldview. Most of them believe in the myth that they are descendants of an ancient nomadic people called Sarmatians. Lush costumes, bravery, and pride are their constant companions. Along with their love for Polish culture and language, they cause anxiety among the old-fashioned nobles. Won't they open the gates of Vilnius to the hussars? Only God knows.Actions
A. I feel myself as Sarmatian
- Stability +1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Aristocracy +1
- +50 relations with Poland
B. Roman legacy is the best
- Stability +1
- Quality +1
- Aristocracy +1
- -50 relations with Poland
C. I still belive in Romuva
- Stability -2
- -200
- -50 relations with Papal States
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
-
None of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- State religion is counterreform
- State religion is orthodox
- Sweden exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Sweden and Lithuania are at war
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1604
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1618)
Description
In the first decades of the 17th century Lithuania's King had converted to Protestantism and started to support the two branches of the Reformation. All in all his ideal was an effective and modern monarchy much inspired by the Swedish Kings. Building up a Protestant Church of Lithuania and getting inspiration for governmental and societal reforms the King turned to Sweden. The cooperation was of mutual benefits as Sweden soon got a protestant friend in otherwise heretic Eastern Europe. Slowly the friendship brought a strong alliance about and King Ladislovas I eagerly encourage Gustav II Adolphus to the Protestantism in Germany. He himself would hold the Catholics and orthodox of the East in check.Actions
A. Create Axis
- -100 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Russia
- -50 relations with Denmark
- +150 relations with Sweden
- Gain a royal marriage with Sweden
- Gain an alliance with Sweden
- Stability +2
B. Offer Friendliness
- +50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Russia
- Stability +1
- +6 merchants
C. Decline Cooperation
- -100 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Russia
- Stability -2
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
-
None of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- State religion is counterreform
- State religion is orthodox
- Prussia exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Prussia and Lithuania are at war
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1618
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1626)
Description
In the second decade of the 17th century Brandenburg inherited the Duchy of Prussia. Brandenburg-Prussia was a protestant state with high tolerance versus reformed and she approached Jerzy I with an offer. Lithuania and Brandenburg should sign a Holy Protestant Alliance and wage war on Poland. Brandenburg would be freed from her Prussian vassalage by Poland and Lithuania would whatever she wanted and could take from Poland. A faction of young governmental official cherished it, but the King was a very careful man. He and his closest advisors discussed. There conclusion was very plain. First it was an impossibility to support Germans against Poland in a war of aggression. Secondly the worst possible thing was total victory. If Lithuania took a mile of Polish land it would be a mile too much. Any conquests would include more Catholics and orthodox and worse more unruly magnates brought up in the Polish Anarchy of a country. So the King politely declined the honor, but instead he proposed a tract of trade and cultural exchange. However as most political well informed Lithuanian could have guessed it did not come much out of it. The Society of Brandenburg-Prussia had far more in common with Poland than with Lithuania. Lithuanian preferred to visit Stockholm, Copenhagen and Amsterdam too Berlin or Kцningsberg.Actions
A. Offer Friendliness
- -50 relations with Poland
- +100 relations with Prussia
- Stability +1
- +6 merchants
B. Create Axis
- -100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Austria
- +50 relations with Sweden
- +150 relations with Prussia
- Gain a royal marriage with Prussia
- Gain an alliance with Prussia
- Stability +1
C. Decline Cooperation
- -50 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Prussia
- Stability -2
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
-
None of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
- State religion is orthodox
- Austria exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Austria and Lithuania are at war
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1618
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1631)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 210020 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania
Description
The Austro-Lithuanian Pact of 1570 had ended in 1576 when the obscure Rudolf came into power in Austria. King Mikolaj II Krzysztof also called 'the Little Orphan' was a well versed man and a pious catholic whom had visited Jerusalem. When he had married Elizabeth of Steirmark he had met Rudolf whom had brought his favorite crowd of astrologists infuriating the Pious Crown-prince. From that day he could not stand the man. However, with the ascending of Ferdinand II, a distant relative to Elizabeth of Steirmark, the elderly Mikolaj II again found a man of his values. Ferdinand also wanted a strong monarchy and strengthens Catholicism in Europe. He immediately signed an alliance and bought the consent of Poland. During the Thirty Years War Lithuanian Hussaria would fight side by side with Imperial troops giving Lithuania endless amounts of Glory.Actions
A. Create Axis
- -100 relations with Poland
- +150 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Sweden
- Gain a royal marriage with Austria
- Gain an alliance with Austria
- Stability +2
- Event 210020 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
B. Offer Friendliness
- -50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Austria
- Stability +1
- +6 merchants
- Event 210020 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
C. Decline Cooperation
- +50 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- Stability -2
- Event 210020 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
- State religion is orthodox
- Austria exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Austria and Lithuania are at war
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1618
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1631)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 3453 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania
Description
The Austro-Lithuanian Pact of 1570 had ended in 1576 when the obscure Rudolf came into power in Austria. King Mikolaj II Krzysztof also called 'the Little Orphan' was a well versed man and a pious Christian who had visited Jerusalem. When he had married Elizabeth of Steirmark he had met Rudolf who had brought his favorite crowd of astrologists infuriating the Pious Crown-prince. From that day he could not stand the man. However, with the ascending of Ferdinand II, a distant relative to Elizabeth of Steirmark, the elderly Mikolaj II again found a man of his values. Ferdinand also wanted a strong monarchy and strengthening of Christianity in Europe. He immediately signed an alliance and bought the consent of Poland. During the Thirty Years War Lithuanian Hussaria would fight side by side with Imperial troops giving Lithuania endless amounts of Glory.Actions
A. Create Axis
- -100 relations with Poland
- +150 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Sweden
- Gain a royal marriage with Austria
- Gain an alliance with Austria
- Stability +2
- Event 3453 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
B. Offer Friendliness
- -50 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Austria
- Stability +1
- +6 merchants
- Event 3453 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
C. Decline Cooperation
- +50 relations with Sweden
- +50 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- Stability -2
- Event 3453 - Strategic Axis with Austria for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Own Ukrayina
- Own Zytomierz
- Event 210083 - Ukraine for Lithuania has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Event 258214 - Ukraine for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 1200 days of January 2, 1620
Checked again every 1200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1638)
Description
Cossack Registry was a list of Cossacks, which the Rzeczpospolita (Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth) used as a soldiers to defend south-eastern borders against invasions of Crimean Tatars. Originally implemented by King Sigismund II Augustus after the Union of Lublin, registry was expanded by Stefan Bathory and various Sejm, and at its height it numbered around 8,000 people. Cossacks entered in a register had the guaranteed personal freedom and they receive wages from the state treasury. Cossacks not entered in a register demanded widening it, for this reason they rebelled against the borderland aristocracy.Actions
A. Great!
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
- Revolt risk value in Ukrayina -5
- Revolt risk value in Zytomierz -5
- Revolt risk value in Taman -5
- Revolt risk value in Podole -5
- Revolt risk value in Amasra -5
- -2000 population in Ukrayina
- -2000 population in Podole
- -2000 population in Chernigov
- -2000 population in Zytomierz
- -2000 population in Amasra
- -5000 population in Zaporozhe
- Ukrayina revolts
- Podole revolts
- Taman revolts
- Zytomierz revolts
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1620
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1639)
unless prevented by
Action B of 210051 - The Jews of Brest for Lithuania
Action B of 210045 - Jews are allowed to settle again for Lithuania
Description
The history of Jews in Lithuania is more complicated than in Poland. Some rulers were merciless towards them, while others gave wide autonomy to Jewish communities. In 1620, the Council of Jews of Lithuania, modelled on the Polish model, was first convened. Initially, it consisted of three large Jewish communities: Brest, Grodno, and Pinsk, but it was eventually expanded. Its activities included legislative, administrative, legal, and spiritual and cultural roles.Actions
A. Conclude the Jewish Sejm
- Centralization -1
- Global revolt risk -1 for 120 months
- Trade tech investment: +200
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- +1 base tax value in Lietuva
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. We have little faith in kahal
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +1 for 120 months
- Trade tech investment: -200
- Infrastructure tech investment: -200
- +300
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- State religion is orthodox
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The following must not occur:
- Innovativeness is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1630
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1646)
Description
After two waves of refugees of a new faith and years of governmental reform friction in society had come to a cross-road. Lithuania had confessors of four religions and all but one felt anger against the government. Secondly the Magnates incited revolt both on the command of God and to fight their decreasing power. When they looked over the border they saw that their Polish brothers lived like princes while they themselves where merely servants of the state, albeit rich such. They wanted power and more leeway for their religion.Actions
A. Enforce the State Religion
- A random province converts to the state religion
- A random province converts to the state religion
- +6 missionaries
- Stability -2
- -150 relations with Russia
- -150 relations with Sweden
- Innovativeness -3
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy -1
- Global revolt risk +10 for 24 months
B. Support One-Church Faction
- A random province converts to the state religion
- +1 missionaries
- Stability -1
- -100 relations with Russia
- Innovativeness -1
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +6 for 24 months
C. Support Tolerant Faction
- A random province converts to a heretic religion
- -6 missionaries
- Stability +2
- +50 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Poland
- Innovativeness +3
- Centralization -2
- Aristocracy +2
- Global revolt risk +5 for 24 months
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- State religion is orthodox
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The following must not occur:
- Innovativeness is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1630
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1646)
Description
After arrival of many religious refugees, spreading of lutheran and reformed faiths and years of governmental reform friction in society had come to a cross-road. Lithuania had confessors of four religions and all but one felt anger against the government. Secondly the Magnates incited revolt both on the command of God and to fight their decreasing power. When they looked over the border they saw that their Polish brothers lived like princes while they themselves where merely servants of the state, albeit rich such. They wanted power and more leeway for their religion.Actions
A. Enforce the State Religion
- A random province converts to the state religion
- A random province converts to the state religion
- +6 missionaries
- Stability -2
- -150 relations with Russia
- -150 relations with Poland
- Innovativeness -3
- Centralization +3
- Aristocracy -1
- Global revolt risk +10 for 24 months
B. Support One-Church Faction
- A random province converts to the state religion
- +1 missionaries
- Stability -1
- -100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Poland
- Innovativeness -1
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +6 for 24 months
C. Support Tolerant Faction
- A random province converts to a heretic religion
- -6 missionaries
- Stability +2
- +50 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Poland
- Innovativeness +3
- Centralization -2
- Aristocracy +2
- Global revolt risk +5 for 24 months
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
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The following must not occur:
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
Will happen within 600 days of January 2, 1630
Checked again every 600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1650)
Description
The civil turbulences in Britain during 1630s-1640s forced thousands of the Scotsmen to flee and find their new homes in Eastern Europe. Many of them: merchants, soldiers, officers, doctors, Protestant priests and teachers - settled in Lithuania, especially in Vilnius. A Scots Pedlars Pack, which usually consisted of woolen goods and linen kerchiefs, became a well known phrase in Lithuania and Poland. These poorer traders developed a bit of a reputation for drunkenness, so, in other words, they fit right in. Also large Scottish community allured to Lithuania by duke Krzysztof Radziwill who had issued a charter and invited everybody to come to his town of Kedainiai. Thus many Scots came, built houses and opened shops there. During this period they've made almost half of the population of this town.Actions
A. Get new settlers
- -100
- Trade tech investment: +100
- +500 population in Lietuva
- +1 base tax value in Lietuva
- +10 relations with Scotland
B. We don't need another heretics
- Innovativeness -1
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1635
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1636)
Description
Lithuanian grand dukes used to meet in the palace on the lower castle of Vilnius. When the Radziwillis came to power, they began building a new palace in the old town. It was constructed by the order of Janusz Radziwill during 20 years according to the design of Jonas Ullrich. Its original layout and symmetry of structural elements was distinctive to the palaces of the Late French Renaissance resembling that of Chateau de Fontainebleau and Luxembourg Palace in Paris.Actions
A. Build the Palace
- -300
- +25 victory points
- Stability +1
- +25 relations with Poland
- +10 relations with a random country
- +10 relations with a random country
B. Stay in the castle
- -10 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- State religion is counterreform
Will happen within 30 days of January 1, 1639
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1640)
Description
In the 17th century, unlike Poland, where the Counter-Reformation was tangible, Lithuania recognised the existence of Calvinists. But even here the situation changed in favour of Catholics. In September 1639, at the christening of a Calvinist minister in Vilnius, guests dared to shoot arrows at St Michael's Church. A commotion broke out among the faithful. The case was considered at the Sejm, where the commissioners decided to destroy the church in this place. Nevertheless, King Wladyslaw IV, thanks to the efforts of Krystof Radziwill, agreed to move the Calvinist church outside the city walls, which was quickly done.Actions
A. Reform the cavalry
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 12 months
B. Leave as is
- Innovativeness -1
- -2500 population in Lietuva
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 400 days of January 2, 1646
Checked again every 400 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1651)
Description
Kazimierz Siemienowicz (1600-1651) was born in a poor noble family with military service traditions. After education he joined Lithuanian army as a professional soldier and earned fame of an excellent engineer. In 1644 he moved to Netherlands to continue his studies and served in the army of duke of Orange. In 1646 Habsburg King recalled him to Lithuania and appointed as a high-rank officer in Royal Artillery Corps where he spent three years reforming Lithuanian artillery and fortifications. Siemienowicz's main work was Artis Magnae Artilleriae, (The Complete Art of Artillery), which became main artillery manual throughout Europe for two centuries. In his book Siemienowicz revealed his revolutionary ideas on metallurgy, ballistics, gunpowder, fireballs and various pyrotechnic devices. Book contains also a chapter on rockets designed for both civil and military purposes including multistage rockets, rocket batteries and rockets with delta wing stabilizers. This makes Siemienowicz one of European pioneers of rocketry.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Quality +1
- Offensive Doctrine -1
- +10 victory points
- +10 artillery in a random province
- +50 relations with Netherlands
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
Will happen within 300 days of January 1, 1670
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1700)
Description
Historically, Calvinism was not widespread among Lithuanians, it was practiced only by nobles who sought independence and self-awareness. Over time, they too became disillusioned with the Reformation and returned to Catholicism. This prompted the rulers of Lithuania to recognize the supremacy of the Pope, although they maintained religious tolerance.Actions
A. The prodigal son returns home
- Change religion to catholic
- Aristocracy +1
- Stability -1
B. Calvinism is our heritage
- Aristocracy +1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
C. Crush them all!
- Change religion to counterreform
- Innovativeness -3
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy -1
- +150 relations with Poland
- +150 relations with Papal States
- Global revolt risk +6 for 48 months
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
- Event 3418 - Nikons Reform and the Raskolniks for Russia has already occurred
Will happen within 5000 days of January 2, 1680
Checked again every 5000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1760)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3418 - Nikons Reform and the Raskolniks for Russia
Description
Opponents of the ecclesiastical reforms of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow emerged among all strata of the people and in relatively large numbers in Russia and were called Old Believers. They fiercely rejected all innovations, and the most radical among them maintained that the official Church had fallen into the hands of the Antichrist. The state church anathematized both the old rites and books and those who wished to stay loyal to them at the synod of 1666. From that moment, the Old Believers officially lacked all civil rights? The State had the most active Old Believers arrested, and executed several of them (including Archpriest Avvakum) some years later in 1682, and continued to persecute them almost constantly. After 1685, a period of persecutions began, including both torture and executions. Many Old Believers fled Russia altogether, particularly for the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Courland, where the community exists to this day.Actions
A. Get new settlers
- -50
- Land tech investment: +50
- +1000 population in Navahradak
- -10 relations with Russia
B. We don't need another heretics
- Innovativeness -1
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen on March 30, 1689
Description
European society of the time was closely tied together by faith, so any manifestation of atheism was severely suppressed. Kazimierz Lyszczynski was a middle-class nobleman who studied and later joined the Jesuit order. He soon left it to get married and return to his estate. There he proved himself as a warrior and a member of the Sejm. As it turned out, Lyszczynski had been secretly writing De non existentia Dei (On the Non-Existence of God) since 1674. It was the first Polish philosophical treatise to examine religion from the point of view of an atheist. Its existence became known when a debtor of Lyszczynski's pointed him out as an atheist. He was arrested and brought to a church court in Vilnius. As a result of a six-month trial by the Rada Commission, Kazimierz Lyszczynski was initially sentenced to be burned at the stake, but the king changed it to beheading. The execution was carried out on March 30, 1689, before which the treatise was burned. After the execution, his body was taken outside the city walls and burned, and his ashes were shot from a cannon.Actions
A. Blasphemer!
- Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months
B. There is no God...
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- Innovativeness +3
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 50 days of January 1, 1696
Checked again every 50 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1697)
Description
Even in independent Lithuania, Polish cultural influence remained strong, mainly among Lithuanian Catholics. In 1696, Polish officially became the only language of administration in Lithuania, replacing Ruthenian and Latin. These changes did not affect Lithuanian identity, although some people sought legal status for the Lithuanian language.Actions
A. The prodigal son returns home
- Aristocracy +1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Russia
B. Calvinism is our heritage
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Russia
C. Crush them all!
- Global revolt risk +6 for 24 months
- -50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Russia
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1698
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1699)
Description
In 1698 Russia, Poland and Denmark formed an alliance against the eighteen year old King Charles XII of Sweden. They thought it as a good opportunity for revenge and to cut that major power to pieces. The Lithuanians which always had a good relation towards Sweden since the days of Gustav II Adolphus was approached by the Swedes. The Swedes wanted Lithuania to join in an Anti-Russian alliance for the good of both their countries. The King, Karol I Stanislovas, a fine general and knower of men immediately like Charles XII's character and his habit of getting to the point very fast. The King was though hesitant. Lithuania was a vast country and in-between Poland and Russia. It would be a hard task and the Swedes would most certainly be occupied with the Danes first. But against the advice of his most trustworthy advisors he signed the Pact knowing that Lithuanian would have to fight this fight sooner or later, and as he said 'I rather do it with a noble intention'.Actions
A. Support Sweden
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 36 months
- +150 relations with Sweden
- -150 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Denmark
- +50 relations with France
- +50 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Stability +3
- Land tech investment: +800
B. Support Russia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Sweden for 36 months
- -150 relations with Sweden
- +150 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Denmark
- -50 relations with France
- -150 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Stability -2
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- +300
C. Support the Poland
- -150 relations with Sweden
- -50 relations with Russia
- +150 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Denmark
- -50 relations with France
- -150 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Stability +1
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Miensk
- Own Navahradak
- Own Lietuva
- Own Wolyn
- Own Chernigov
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1709
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1711)
Description
During 1709-10 Lithuania endure the harshest winter of a century. But as that was not enough an epidemic plague spread through the lands killing many thousands. There is talking of the Scourge of God and people prey…prey…prey...Actions
A. Arrgh!
- -3487 population in Navahradak
- -3722 population in Lietuva
- -3201 population in Chernigov
- -3153 population in Wolyn
- -3636 population in Miensk
- Lose 7321 troops in a random province
- Lose 5478 troops in a random province
- Lose 3934 troops in a random province
- Event 3493 - The Horrible Plague in Lithuania for Poland is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Lithuania is a vassal of Poland
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The following must not occur:
- State religion is orthodox
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1720
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1728)
Description
Pietism was a religious movement that started in Germany during the latter part of the 17th century. Traditionally, the Pietist movement has been viewed as a backlash against intellectualism prevalent in and among the Protestant ranks, especially in the Lutheran Church during that period. However, Pietism was regular also within the other Christian forms. It was with the return of prisoners of war that the movement really took off in Lithuania. However, the Lithuanian Church disapproved most strongly of unauthorized preaching, which led to the Conventicle Edict of 1729, forbidding any religious gatherings outside the framework of the Church.Actions
A. Encourage it
- Innovativeness +3
- Centralization -1
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
B. Stop it
- Innovativeness -3
- Centralization +1
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1740
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1753)
Description
Born in 1705, Franciska Ursula Wyszniewiecka was the last member of the family and the heiress to a large fortune. Her parents, Janusz Antony and Teofil, provided her with a decent home education. Having inherited a literary talent, Franciska was fond of classical literature, knew several languages, and wrote poetry. In 1725, Franciska Ursula married Michal Kazimierz Radziwill, who fell in love with her without a second thought and reciprocated. In 1746-1752, she organised theatre performances at the family residence in Niasvizh. Her plays were staged there or, like Moliиre's three comedies, translated and edited by her. In good weather, performances could be held in the open air. The stage setting was mostly in the Baroque style, inspired by Italian theatre, with prepared music and choreography, and each performance ended with a ballet. Franciska Ursula set up a printing house in Niasvizh and expanded the Radziwill library. It is said that she read all the books in it. After her death, her dramatic works were collected and published by one of the Niasvizh actors.Actions
A. An educated woman
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1740
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1760)
Description
Johann Christoph Glaubitz is considered to be one of the most famous names in the architecture of Lithuania of the 18th century and one of the founders of the so-called 'Vilnius Baroque'. He arrived in Vilnius at the invitation of the parish of the evangelical Lutherans and stayed for a long time. Following the great fires of Vilnius, Johann Christoph Glaubitz had sufficient space to create original structures. He participated in the construction and reconstruction of many churches, including St. Catherine's Church and St. John's Church. The buildings designed by Glaubitz have a single dynamic composition, longitudinal proportions, the walls are divided by pilasters and columns, and they are characterised by broken cornices and the cut contours of pediments and arches. The facades are decorated with ornamental mouldings, expressive sculptures, decorative vases and metal grilles. Death struck the architect at work during an inspection of a bricklayer's work – he fell off a scaffold and died.Actions
A. Wonderful!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
- +1 base tax value in Magdeburg
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 300 days of August 7, 1746
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1760)
Description
The cradle of Lithuanian military power is the hussars and the petyhoria. The hussars were heavy cavalry whose wings frightened the enemy. Petyhoria was a medium cavalry that had mail armour reinforced with scale elements and had lances. Over time, their effect decreased. Regulations proposed by Michal Kazimierz Radziwill provide for the introduction of the uniform and uniformed arms for the Husaria and Petyhoria in Lithuania. This will require greater professionalisation of the army.Actions
A. Reform the cavalry
- Land tech investment: +50
- Quality +1
- Aristocracy -1
B. Leave as is
- Quality -1
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1760
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1765)
Description
Kurier Litweski was the first periodical newspaper (weekly) published in Polish language in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 19 April 1760 by the Academy of Vilnius. The newspaper wrote about the political life of Lithuania and Poland and other countries and published news about the culture, science and medicine, and included the four supplements.Actions
A. OK
- Infrastructure tech investment: +25
Lithuania — Not random
Will happen within 600 days of January 2, 1769
Checked again every 600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1780)
Description
Paulava Republic was a small self-governing farming community founded in 1769 by the Catholic priest and publicist Pawel Ksawery Brzostowski. Covering an area of 6.3 square miles, it became an area of radical transformation in the spirit of the Enlightenment. Peasants were free from serfdom, had personal freedom and property. The country had its own money, an army of 150 men, a president, a peasant parliament and even a constitution. Within 25 years of its existence, the income of the manor more than doubled as the peasants became more willing and productive by giving them the freedom to manage themselves, to earn an income and to educate themselves. Not surprisingly, it became a model for other farms in Lithuania.Actions
A. There is a sense of freedom here
- Stability +1
- Serfdom -1
B. We do not need utopias!
- -5 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Novgorod and Lithuania are allied
Triggered by
Action A of 25027 - The Heresy of the Judaizers for NovgorodAction B, C of 245004 - The Heresy of the Judaizers for Novgorod
Description
The Novgorod veche invited Mykhailo Olelkovych to reign. He was duly accepted, despite the large pro-Muscovite faction. According to the signed charter, the Novgorod Republic was obliged to leave all other alliances and formally join the alliance with its new partner.Actions
A. OK
- Gain Novgorod as vassals
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 40204 - Death of Vytautas for PolandDescription
Vytautas died in October of 1430. Before his death, he admitted defeat and handed over the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to Jagiello. While Vytautas was being buried, Svitrigaila took over the castles in Lithuania propria. Few days later, the Lithuanian nobles has elected Jagiello's brother Svitrigaila as the new Grand Duke, and the Polish king himself accepted the choice post factum. However, they failed to get the approval of the Polish Sejm. Svitrigaila was a proponent of independent Lithuanian Kingdom, just like Vytautas was, and enjoyed the support of mainly Ruthenian nobles. He tried to persuade Jagiello to agree to be crowned King of Lithuania again, but the Sejm kept an eye on Jagiello, and did not let him meet with Svitrigaila. Western Podolia, Vytautas's lifelong lordship, was to return to Poland. Svitrigaila tried to prevent this from happening, and even put Jagiello under house arrest. The confrontation in Podolia and Volhynia almost brought the 2 countries to the brink of war.Actions
A. Defy the aggressors
- Cede Kamieniec to Poland
- +5000 cavalry in a random province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 12 months
- Stability -2
B. Accept the fact
- Cede Kamieniec to Poland
- +50 relations with Poland
- Stability -4
- Event 40206 - Zygmantas for Poland will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 40204 - Death of Vytautas for PolandDescription
Vytautas died in October of 1430. Before his death, he admitted defeat and handed over the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to Jagiello. While Vytautas was being buried, Svitrigaila took over the castles in Lithuania propria. Few days later, the Lithuanian nobles has elected Jagiello's brother Svitrigaila as the new Grand Duke, and the Polish king himself accepted the choice post factum. However, they failed to get the approval of the Polish Sejm. Svitrigaila was a proponent of independent Lithuanian Kingdom, just like Vytautas was, and enjoyed the support of mainly Ruthenian nobles. He tried to persuade Jagiello to agree to be crowned King of Lithuania again, but the Sejm kept an eye on Jagiello, and did not let him meet with Svitrigaila.Actions
A. Remain loyal to Jagiello
- +100 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Teutonic Order
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 48 months
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Leader Rumbold will never be active
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
B. Rely on Ruthenian nobles
- -50 relations with Poland
- +25 relations with Muscovy
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- +50 relations with Teutonic Order
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis becomes active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
C. Lithuania first but appease catholics
- +50 relations with Poland
- -25 relations with Teutonic Order
- -25 relations with Muscovy
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 48 months
- Monarch Kazimieras will never rule
- Leader Svitrigaila becomes active
- Leader Zygimantas Kaributaitis will never be active
- Event 210014 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
- Event 210015 - End of Regency for Lithuania will never fire
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action C of 258111 - Corona Lithuaniae for PolandDescription
After the consideration the monarch decided to accept the Lithuanian petitions and the Royal Crown of Vitold was sent to Vilna. Here the King's nine years old son Zygimont August was crowned by the Royal Regalia. Zygimont Stary lost the reins of government in Lithuania and the Council of Nobles (Pany-Rada) was now actually executing the duties of a regency institution.Actions
A. Wonderful!
- Flag graphics extension set to "Kingdom"
- Stability +6
- Aristocracy +4
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- +10% inflation
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Ponu taryba (Regency) becomes active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas becomes active
- Break vassalization with Poland
- +200 relations with Poland
- +100 victory points
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 233018 - The fate of Isidore for MuscovyDescription
The Moscow prince refused to release Isidore from custody. We will not allow the unity of the Ruthenian Church to be divided!Actions
A. For Holy Church!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Muscovy for 60 months
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 258096 - Death of Svitrigaila for PolandAction B of 258095 - Death of Svitrigaila for Poland
Description
Poland, guided by Casimir's privileges, is demanding Volhynia from us. Will we go along with it?Actions
A. Never!
- -100 relations with Poland
- Stability +1
- Event 258097 - Lithuania refuses for Poland is triggered immediately
B. Hand over the land to the Poles
- Cede Wolyn to Poland
- +50 relations with Poland
- Stability -2
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 258111 - Corona Lithuaniae for PolandDescription
The petition of the Lithuanian nobles made the Grand Duke really furious and he refused to yield to their pressure in the most insulting form...Actions
A. Argh
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +2 for 60 months
- Ryukyu revolts
- Ryukyu revolts
- Aristocracy -2
- Monarch's military skill -1 for 60 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -1 for 60 months
- -200 relations with Poland
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 245000 - Lithuanian demands for NovgorodDescription
Threatened by military force, Novgorod recognized the dominant position of Lithuania.Actions
A. Good!
- Stability +1
- +110
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 245000 - Lithuanian demands for NovgorodDescription
Even threatened by military force, Novgorod refused to recognize the dominant position of Lithuania.Actions
A. Prepare for war
- Stability -1
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +5000 cavalry in a random province
- -50 relations with Novgorod
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Novgorod for 48 months
B. Let the matter fall
- -25 relations with Novgorod
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 264000 - Lithuanian demands for PskovDescription
Threatened by military force, Pskov recognized the dominant position of Lithuania.Actions
A. Good!
- Stability +1
- +50
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 264000 - Lithuanian demands for PskovDescription
Even threatened by military force, Pskov refused to recognize the dominant position of Lithuania.Actions
A. Prepare for war
- Stability -1
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- -50 relations with Pskov
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Pskov for 48 months
B. Let the matter fall
- -25 relations with Pskov
Lithuania — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Podole
- Own Zaporozhe
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All of the following must occur:
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Ukrayina
- Own Yedisan
- Own Belgorod
- Own Podole
- Own Zaporozhe
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Crimea owns Podole
- Crimea owns Zaporozhe
Triggered by
Action A of 152050 - The Golden Horde Vanishes for CrimeaDescription
In 1502, Mengli Giray of Crimea captured and destroyed the city of Sarai capital of the Golden Horde. The last piece in its decline, the Golden Horde vanished as a political entity, with this act. Members of the Golden Horde still lived on hoping to rekindle lost glory, but the days of the Golden Horde were over.Actions
A. Great!
- Event 152004 - Lithuania and the disintegration of the Golden Horde for Crimea is triggered immediately
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 209009 - The Treaty of Melno for Teutonic OrderDescription
The Treaty of Melno was ratified by the Teutonic Order and we gained full sovereignty over the Duchy of Samogitia.Actions
A. Great!
- +2 base tax value in Zemaitija
- +1 base manpower in Zemaitija
- Ostpreussen will no longer be considered a casus belli province
- Pilten will no longer be considered a casus belli province
- Kurland will no longer be considered a casus belli province
- Semgallen will no longer be considered a casus belli province
- Cede Pommern to Livonian Order
- +50 relations with Teutonic Order
- +50 relations with Livonian Order
Lithuania — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 258111 - Corona Lithuaniae for PolandDescription
After the consideration the monarch made a compromise decision and allowed his nine years old son Zygimont August to be the Grand Duke of Lithuania. Soon during the Sejm in Vilna the young prince was proclaimed the Lithuanian ruler. Two months later following Lithuanian example the Polish Sejm in order to secure the union with the Grand Duchy also elected the boy 'vivete rege'. The real power was still in the hands of Sigsimund the Old and his talented wife Queen Bona. The Council of Nobles in Lithuania also won a higher place for political manipulations and claimed big part of the regency authority.Actions
A. Well, we expected much more, but
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -1
- Innovativeness -1
- +5% inflation
- Monarch Zygimantas II Senasis will never rule
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas will never rule
- Monarch Bona Sforza d'Aragona (Regent) becomes active
- Monarch Zygimantas III Augustas becomes active
- +50 relations with Poland
- +25 victory points
Lithuania — Random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Centralization is at 9 or higher
Description
Since the collapse of Kievan Rus, each fiefdom has sought to maintain its independence. The rise of Muscovy and Lithuania-Ruthenia did not affect the symbolic identity, which was based solely on the Orthodox faith. Many principalities had special autonomies and self-rule within Ruthenia, so regional separatism became a challenge for our kniazes.Actions
A. Give them what they want
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -2
B. Ruthenia will be one and indivisible!
- Stability -3
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Global revolt risk +5 for 12 months
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +1
Lithuania — Random
Conditions
- Flag [Ruthenia] is set
- Centralization is at 9 or higher
Description
Since the collapse of Kievan Rus, each fiefdom has sought to maintain its independence. The rise of Muscovy and Lithuania-Ruthenia did not affect the symbolic identity, which was based solely on the Orthodox faith. Many principalities had special autonomies and self-rule within Ruthenia, so regional separatism became a challenge for our kniazes.Actions
A. Give them what they want
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy +2
- Centralization -2
B. Ruthenia will be one and indivisible!
- Stability -3
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Global revolt risk +5 for 12 months
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +1