What are the requirements for Demand Child for the Cloister in CK3?

You: Is a ruler, Is an Adult, Is available (not imprisoned, not incapable) and Is not at war with the target. The character you target: Is available (not imprisoned, not incapable). (patch 1.20.1.2)

How do I get the AI to accept Demand Child for the Cloister?

Accepted automatically in some cases; otherwise the AI weighs it. Its reasons: Clergy acting towards a secular Ruler +20, Relative Level of Devotion, The other character is no close concern of mine +60, The other character is a spare son of mine +60, The other character is destined for other things -40, The other character is my Primary Heir -100, … Opinion of …, I am Zealous +25, I am Cynical -25, I am Humble +15, I am Ambitious -20, The other character has the temperament for the cloister +15, The other character is ill-suited to a cloister -10, The other character is already pledged in marriage -25, You are my Head of Faith +25, You have a high Level of Devotion, A Famed Patron of Novices +25, You have a Cloister in your Ecclesiastical Estate Building, Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building +10, Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building +20, Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building +30, Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building +5, Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building +10, Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building +15, Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building +5, Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building +10, Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building +15, Awe of the Grand Cathedral +5, Awe of the Grand Cathedral +10, We share the same Rite +5, We belong to different Rites -100, My Rite encourages monks +25, My Rite forbids the taking of monk vows -200, Your Rite practices To Work Is to Pray +15, Your Rite practices Anachoresis +15, Your Rite practices Mendicant Preaching +15, My Rite practices Vows of Poverty +15, My Rite practices Asceticism +15, Your Rite practices Mortification of the Flesh +10, Your Rite practices Hesychasm +10, My Rite practices Communal Possessions +10, My Rite practices Pastoral Isolation +10, My Rite practices Inner Journey +10, Your Rite practices Mind Without Mind +10, My Rite practices Righteous Rebirth +10, My Rite practices Be Fruitful and Multiply -20, You are my Friend +25 and You are my Rival -500.

Interaction · Religious actions

Demand Child for the Cloister

from 100Piety

variesTreasury or GoldAccepted automatically in some cases; otherwise the AI weighs it

Demand that the recipient surrender a Child, descendant, or underage Courtier under their care as a Monk, removing them from any Succession and making them your Courtier.

What you need

You

To send it

Is a ruler
Is an Adult
Is not at war with the target
Also needed: available (not imprisoned, not incapable)

To see it in the menu

One of these
- Your Government is a Theocratic-type Government
- or
  Your government has the government is monastic holy order flag
If played by the AI:
- You have 100 Piety
- short_term_gold >= minor_gold_value
- Does not have the Trait: Cynical
If
a check the game hides
Then
- The other character:
  Their faith is the same as that of actor
  Does not have the Trait: Monk
  Does not have the Trait: Military Order Member
  One of these
  Is a child
  or
  One of these
  Is a child of the target
  or
  Is a grandchild of the target
  or
  is_great_grandchild_of = scope:recipient

The character you target

To send it

… must have a Child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or underage Courtier of your Faith who has not yet taken vows
Also needed: available (not imprisoned, not incapable)

To see it in the menu

Their government is not a Theocratic-type Government
Their government does not have the government is monastic holy order flag
Their faith is the same as that of actor
If
- You: Is played by the AI
Then
- Does not have “demand child as monk ai cooldown” (a variable the game's script sets)

The other character

Their faith is the same as that of actor
Is a courtier of the target
Does not have the Trait: Monk
Does not have the Trait: Military Order Member
If an Adult: … must be an available Child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of …
Also needed: available (not in an army, not imprisoned, not incapable) · none of the traits Consumption, Typhus, Bubonic Plague, Smallpox, Measles, Bloody Flux · not busy in an Activity · not planning another Activity · not busy in a Mandala succession

Demand Child for the Cloister is a religious character interaction in Crusader Kings III. You need: Is a ruler, Is an Adult, Is available (not imprisoned, not incapable) and 1 more. The character you target needs: Is available (not imprisoned, not incapable). Accepted automatically in some cases; otherwise the AI weighs it. Reasons the AI weighs include Clergy acting towards a secular Ruler (+20), The other character is no close concern of mine (+60), The other character is a spare son of mine (+60) and 41 more. It costs Piety (from 100), Treasury or Gold (varies). Patch 1.20.1.2, from game/common/character_interactions/demand_child_as_monk_interaction.txt.

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Quick answers (3)

What are the requirements for Demand Child for the Cloister in CK3?: You: Is a ruler, Is an Adult, Is available (not imprisoned, not incapable) and Is not at war with the target. The character you target: Is available (not imprisoned, not incapable). (patch 1.20.1.2)
How do I get the AI to accept Demand Child for the Cloister?: Accepted automatically in some cases; otherwise the AI weighs it. Its reasons: Clergy acting towards a secular Ruler +20, Relative Level of Devotion, The other character is no close concern of mine +60, The other character is a spare son of mine +60, The other character is destined for other things -40, The other character is my Primary Heir -100, … Opinion of …, I am Zealous +25, I am Cynical -25, I am Humble +15, I am Ambitious -20, The other character has the temperament for the cloister +15, The other character is ill-suited to a cloister -10, The other character is already pledged in marriage -25, You are my Head of Faith +25, You have a high Level of Devotion, A Famed Patron of Novices +25, You have a Cloister in your Ecclesiastical Estate Building, Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building +10, Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building +20, Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building +30, Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building +5, Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building +10, Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building +15, Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building +5, Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building +10, Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building +15, Awe of the Grand Cathedral +5, Awe of the Grand Cathedral +10, We share the same Rite +5, We belong to different Rites -100, My Rite encourages monks +25, My Rite forbids the taking of monk vows -200, Your Rite practices To Work Is to Pray +15, Your Rite practices Anachoresis +15, Your Rite practices Mendicant Preaching +15, My Rite practices Vows of Poverty +15, My Rite practices Asceticism +15, Your Rite practices Mortification of the Flesh +10, Your Rite practices Hesychasm +10, My Rite practices Communal Possessions +10, My Rite practices Pastoral Isolation +10, My Rite practices Inner Journey +10, Your Rite practices Mind Without Mind +10, My Rite practices Righteous Rebirth +10, My Rite practices Be Fruitful and Multiply -20, You are my Friend +25 and You are my Rival -500.
How much does Demand Child for the Cloister cost?: Piety (from 100), Treasury or Gold (varies) (patch 1.20.1.2).

Will they accept?

Accepted automatically when:

They use their Hook on …

Otherwise the AI adds these up and accepts above zero. Reasons in italics are the script's, with no label in the game.

Reason	Amount
Base	-40
Clergy acting towards a secular Ruler when Is a member of the Clergy Your faith: Has a Doctrine or Tenet with Clergy gain +20 Interaction acceptance when acting towards secular Rulers The character you target: Is not a member of the Clergy Is a ruler	+20
Relative Level of Devotion when Your Personal Tenets unlock tenet celestial hierarchy interaction acceptance Your faith is the same as that of recipient	varies
The other character is no close concern of mine when None of these The other character: Is a child of the target The other character: `exists = betrothed` Their betrothed: Is close family of the target	+60
The other character is a spare son of mine when The other character: Is a child of the target `NOT = { is_primary_heir_of = scope:recipient }` One of these All of these `is_male = yes` Sibling (at least 2): `is_male = yes` `age > prev.age` or All of these `is_female = yes` Sibling (at least 2): `is_female = yes` `age > prev.age`	+60
The other character is destined for other things when The other character: Is a child of the target One of these All of these `is_male = yes` Sibling (less than 2): `is_male = yes` `age > prev.age` or All of these `is_female = yes` Sibling (less than 2): `is_female = yes` `age > prev.age`	-40
The other character is my Primary Heir when The other character: `is_primary_heir_of = scope:recipient`	-100
… Opinion of …	varies
Their personality (AI values: zeal 0.25)	varies
I am Zealous when The character you target: Has the Trait: Zealous	+25
I am Cynical when The character you target: Has the Trait: Cynical	-25
I am Humble when The character you target: Has the Trait: Humble	+15
I am Ambitious when The character you target: Has the Trait: Ambitious	-20
The other character has the temperament for the cloister when The other character: One of these Has the Trait: Humble or Has the Trait: Zealous or Has the Trait: Content or Has the Trait: Shy or Has the Trait: Patient or All of these Their faith: `trait_is_virtue = compassionate` Has the Trait: Compassionate	+15
The other character is ill-suited to a cloister when The other character: None of these Has the Trait: Humble Has the Trait: Zealous Has the Trait: Content Has the Trait: Shy Has the Trait: Patient All of these Their faith: `trait_is_virtue = compassionate` Has the Trait: Compassionate One of these Has the Trait: Ambitious or Has the Trait: Cynical or Has the Trait: Arrogant or Has the Trait: Lustful or Has the Trait: Brave or Has the Trait: Impatient	-10
The other character is already pledged in marriage when One of these The other character: Is a child of the target or The other character: `exists = betrothed` Their betrothed: Is close family of the target The other character: One of these Is married or `exists = betrothed`	-25
You are my Head of Faith when `religious_head_or_challenger ?= scope:actor`	+25
You have a high Level of Devotion when `root.piety_level >= 1`	varies
A Famed Patron of Novices when Has the Modifier: Patron of Novices	+25
You have a Cloister in your Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_cloister_take_vows`	varies
Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_easier_demand_child_oblation_1`	+10
Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_easier_demand_child_oblation_2`	+20
Oblate Dormitory Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_easier_demand_child_oblation_3`	+30
Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_choir_1`	+5
Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_choir_2`	+10
Choir School Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_choir_3`	+15
Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_baptistery_1`	+5
Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_baptistery_2`	+10
Baptistery Ecclesiastical Estate Building when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_baptistery_3`	+15
Awe of the Grand Cathedral when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_cathedral_awe_1`	+5
Awe of the Grand Cathedral when Your domicile: `has_domicile_parameter = estate_cathedral_awe_2`	+10
We share the same Rite when Your rite is the target’s	+5
We belong to different Rites when Your rite is not the target’s	-100
My Rite encourages monks when The target’s rite: Has the Encouraged Doctrine	+25
My Rite forbids the taking of monk vows when The target’s rite: The rite has Characters of this Rite cannot use the Ask to Take Vows Character Interaction	-200
Your Rite practices To Work Is to Pray when Your rite: The rite has the tenet To Work Is to Pray	+15
Your Rite practices Anachoresis when Your rite: The rite has the tenet Anachoresis	+15
Your Rite practices Mendicant Preaching when Your rite: The rite has the tenet Mendicant Preaching	+15
My Rite practices Vows of Poverty when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Vows of Poverty	+15
My Rite practices Asceticism when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Asceticism	+15
Your Rite practices Mortification of the Flesh when Your rite: The rite has the tenet Mortification of the Flesh	+10
Your Rite practices Hesychasm when Your rite: The rite has the tenet Hesychasm	+10
My Rite practices Communal Possessions when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Communal Possessions	+10
My Rite practices Pastoral Isolation when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Pastoral Isolation	+10
My Rite practices Inner Journey when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Inner Journey	+10
Your Rite practices Mind Without Mind when Your rite: The rite has the tenet Mind Without Mind	+10
My Rite practices Righteous Rebirth when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Righteous Rebirth	+10
My Rite practices Be Fruitful and Multiply when The target’s rite: The rite has the tenet Be Fruitful and Multiply	-20
You are my Friend when The character you target: One of these Has you as friend or Has you as best friend	+25
You are my Rival when The character you target: Has you as rival	-500

Acceptance (ai_accept) (251 lines of game script)

base = -40
celestial_hierarchy_acceptance_modifier = {
	ACTOR = scope:actor
	RECIPIENT = scope:recipient
}
modifier = {
	add = 60
	pam_demand_child_recipient_cares_trigger = no
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_not_my_concern
}
modifier = {
	add = 60
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		is_child_of = scope:recipient
		NOT = {
			is_primary_heir_of = scope:recipient
		}
		OR = {
			AND = {
				is_male = yes
				any_sibling = {
					count >= 2
					is_male = yes
					age > prev.age
				}
			}
			AND = {
				is_female = yes
				any_sibling = {
					count >= 2
					is_female = yes
					age > prev.age
				}
			}
		}
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_distant_child
}
modifier = {
	add = -40
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		is_child_of = scope:recipient
		OR = {
			AND = {
				is_male = yes
				any_sibling = {
					count < 2
					is_male = yes
					age > prev.age
				}
			}
			AND = {
				is_female = yes
				any_sibling = {
					count < 2
					is_female = yes
					age > prev.age
				}
			}
		}
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_non_distant_child
}
modifier = {
	add = -100
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		is_primary_heir_of = scope:recipient
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_primary_heir
}
opinion_modifier = {
	who = scope:recipient
	opinion_target = scope:actor
	multiplier = 0.5
	desc = AI_OPINION_REASON
}
ai_value_modifier = {
	who = scope:recipient
	ai_zeal = 0.25
}
modifier = {
	add = 25
	scope:recipient = {
		has_trait = zealous
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_parent_zealous
}
modifier = {
	add = -25
	scope:recipient = {
		has_trait = cynical
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_parent_cynical
}
modifier = {
	add = 15
	scope:recipient = {
		has_trait = humble
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_parent_humble
}
modifier = {
	add = -20
	scope:recipient = {
		has_trait = ambitious
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_parent_ambitious
}
modifier = {
	add = 15
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		OR = {
			has_trait = humble
			has_trait = zealous
			has_trait = content
			has_trait = shy
			has_trait = patient
			AND = {
				faith = {
					trait_is_virtue = compassionate
				}
				has_trait = compassionate
			}
		}
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_child_suited
}
modifier = {
	add = -10
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		NOR = {
			has_trait = humble
			has_trait = zealous
			has_trait = content
			has_trait = shy
			has_trait = patient
			AND = {
				faith = {
					trait_is_virtue = compassionate
				}
				has_trait = compassionate
			}
		}
		OR = {
			has_trait = ambitious
			has_trait = cynical
			has_trait = arrogant
			has_trait = lustful
			has_trait = brave
			has_trait = impatient
		}
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_child_unsuited
}
modifier = {
	add = -25
	pam_demand_child_recipient_cares_trigger = yes
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		OR = {
			is_married = yes
			exists = betrothed
		}
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_child_betrothed_or_married
}
modifier = {
	add = 25
	religious_head_or_challenger ?= scope:actor
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_priest_hof
}
modifier = {
	add = {
		value = 5
		multiply = scope:actor.piety_level
	}
	scope:actor.piety_level >= 1
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_priest_pious
}
modifier = {
	add = 25
	scope:actor = {
		has_character_modifier = pam_oblate_patron_modifier
	}
	desc = pam_oblate_patron_reason
}
modifier = {
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_cloister_take_vows
	}
	add = {
		value = scope:actor.learning
		add = scope:actor.diplomacy
		multiply = 0.5
	}
	desc = demand_child_as_monk_ai_priest_cloister
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_value_1
	desc = ESTATE_OBLATION_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_easier_demand_child_oblation_1
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_value_2
	desc = ESTATE_OBLATION_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_easier_demand_child_oblation_2
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_value_3
	desc = ESTATE_OBLATION_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_easier_demand_child_oblation_3
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_minor_value_1
	desc = ESTATE_OBLATION_CHOIR_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_choir_1
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_minor_value_2
	desc = ESTATE_OBLATION_CHOIR_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_choir_2
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_minor_value_3
	desc = ESTATE_OBLATION_CHOIR_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_choir_3
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_minor_value_1
	desc = ESTATE_BAPTISTERY_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile_parameter = estate_oblation_baptistery_1
	}
}
modifier = {
	add = ecclesiastical_domicile_acceptance_minor_value_2
	desc = ESTATE_BAPTISTERY_REASON
	scope:actor.domicile ?= {
		has_domicile
# … (cut here; the rest is in the file)

As written in game/common/character_interactions/demand_child_as_monk_interaction.txt.

What happens

If they accept

If
- You use a Hook
Then
- Use a Hook on the target
add_courtier = scope:secondary_recipient
Opinion: Grateful (+20)
The other character:
- Gain +250 Piety
- If married › Every spouse:
  - divorce = scope:secondary_recipient
- If
  a check the game hides
  Then
  break_betrothal = betrothed
  If has “promised grand wedding by” (a variable the game's script sets):
  The rejecting betrothed:
  break_betrothal = scope:rejected_betrothed
  If
  yields_alliance = { candidate = scope:rejecting_betrothed target = scope:rejected_betrothal_owner target_candidate = scope:rejected_betrothed }
  Then
  break_alliance = scope:rejected_betrothal_owner
  The rejected betrothed:
  If
  is_eunuch_trigger = { }
  The rejecting betrothed:
  is_eunuch_trigger = { }
  None of these
  The rejecting betrothed:
  allowed_to_marry_same_sex_trigger = { }
  sex_same_as = scope:rejected_betrothed
  All of these
  allowed_to_marry_same_sex_trigger = { }
  sex_same_as = scope:rejecting_betrothed
  Then
  Opinion: Broke Grand Wedding Betrothal (-50)
  If
  The rejecting betrothed is not you
  Then
  Opinion: Broke Grand Wedding Betrothal (-50)
  If
  The rejected betrothal owner is not you
  Then
  The rejected betrothal owner:
  Opinion: Broke Grand Wedding Betrothal (-50)
  If
  The rejecting betrothed is not you
  Then
  Opinion: Broke Grand Wedding Betrothal (-50)
  Level of Fame -1
  If
  One of these
  The rejected betrothed: Highest held Title is at least Empire Rank
  or
  The rejected betrothal owner: Highest held Title is at least Empire Rank
  Then
  Gain -1,500 Prestige
  Else if
  One of these
  The rejected betrothed: Highest held Title is exactly Kingdom Rank
  or
  The rejected betrothal owner: Highest held Title is exactly Kingdom Rank
  Then
  Gain -750 Prestige
  Else if
  One of these
  The rejected betrothed: Highest held Title is exactly Duchy Rank
  or
  The rejected betrothal owner: Highest held Title is exactly Duchy Rank
  Then
  Gain -350 Prestige
  Else if
  One of these
  The rejected betrothed: Highest held Title is exactly County Rank
  or
  The rejected betrothal owner: Highest held Title is exactly County Rank
  Then
  Gain -150 Prestige
  Else if
  One of these
  The rejected betrothed: Highest held Title is exactly Barony Rank
  or
  The rejected betrothal owner: Highest held Title is exactly Barony Rank
  Then
  Gain -75 Prestige
  Otherwise
  Gain -35 Prestige
  If
  The rejected betrothal owner’s house is not the rejecting betrothed’s
  Then
  The rejected betrothal owner’s house’s house head:
  If
  a check the game hides
  Then
  If a check the game hides passes: the same again (1 line)
  house_feud_start_effect = { … }
  Otherwise
  house_feud_start_effect = { … }
  Otherwise
  The rejected betrothal owner’s house:
  change_house_relation_effect = { … }
  If
  a check the game hides
  Then
  The rejecting betrothed:
  Gains the Nickname 'the Naysayer'
  If
  a check the game hides
  Then
  You gains the opinion “Challenged Authority” of them
- If
  rite != scope:actor.rite
  Then
  set_character_rite = scope:actor.rite
- Gains the Trait Monk
- If all of these hold:
  - Conditions:
    One of these
    Has the Trait: Humble
    or
    Has the Trait: Zealous
    or
    Has the Trait: Content
    or
    Has the Trait: Shy
    or
    Has the Trait: Patient
    or
    All of these
    Their faith:
    trait_is_virtue = compassionate
    Has the Trait: Compassionate
  - Then: Opinion: Called Me to Serve …
- Else, if all of these hold: … (more in the script below)

If they refuse

If
- You use a Hook
Then
- Use a Hook on the target
The character you target:
- If
  You use a Hook
  Then
  Level of Devotion -1
  Otherwise
  Gain -25 Piety
- You gains the opinion “Demanded a Child for the Cloister” of them

Options when sending

Use a Hook

• the game's own tooltip text · ◦ our reading of the script line · code the script where neither exists

Who can use it and sees it (is_available, is_shown) (53 lines of game script)

is_available = OR = {
	government_has_flag = government_is_theocracy
	government_has_flag = government_is_monastic_holy_order
}
trigger_if = {
	limit = {
		is_ai = yes
	}
	piety >= medium_piety_value
	short_term_gold >= minor_gold_value
	NOT = {
		has_trait = cynical
	}
}
is_shown = scope:actor != scope:recipient
scope:recipient = {
	NOR = {
		government_has_flag = government_is_theocracy
		government_has_flag = government_is_monastic_holy_order
	}
	faith ?= scope:actor.faith
	exists = liege
	trigger_if = {
		limit = {
			scope:actor = {
				is_ai = yes
			}
		}
		NOT = {
			has_variable = demand_child_as_monk_ai_cooldown
		}
	}
}
trigger_if = {
	limit = {
		exists = scope:secondary_recipient
	}
	scope:secondary_recipient = {
		faith ?= scope:actor.faith
		NOR = {
			has_trait = devoted
			has_trait = order_member
		}
		OR = {
			is_adult = no
			OR = {
				is_child_of = scope:recipient
				is_grandchild_of = scope:recipient
				is_great_grandchild_of = scope:recipient
			}
		}
	}
}

As written in game/common/character_interactions/demand_child_as_monk_interaction.txt.

Can be sent when (is_valid…) (58 lines of game script)

scope:actor = {
	is_ruler = yes
	is_adult = yes
	is_available_quick = {
		imprisoned = no
		incapable = no
		alive = yes
	}
	NOT = {
		is_at_war_with = scope:recipient
	}
}
scope:recipient = {
	is_physically_able = yes
	custom_tooltip = {
		text = demand_child_as_monk_eligible_target_tt
		OR = {
			any_courtier = {
				is_available_child = yes
				faith = scope:actor.faith
				NOR = {
					has_trait = devoted
					has_trait = order_member
				}
			}
			any_child = {
				is_available_child = yes
				faith = scope:actor.faith
				NOR = {
					has_trait = devoted
					has_trait = order_member
				}
			}
			any_child = {
				any_child = {
					is_available_child = yes
					faith = scope:actor.faith
					NOR = {
						has_trait = devoted
						has_trait = order_member
					}
				}
			}
			any_child = {
				any_child = {
					any_child = {
						is_available_child = yes
						faith = scope:actor.faith
						NOR = {
							has_trait = devoted
							has_trait = order_member
						}
					}
				}
			}
		}
	}
}

As written in game/common/character_interactions/demand_child_as_monk_interaction.txt.

Effects (on_send, on_accept, on_decline) (227 lines of game script)

on_accept = scope:actor = {
	send_interface_toast = {
		type = event_toast_effect_good
		title = demand_child_as_monk_accept_actor_toast
		left_icon = scope:actor
		right_icon = scope:secondary_recipient
		if = {
			limit = {
				scope:hook = yes
			}
			use_hook = scope:recipient
		}
		add_courtier = scope:secondary_recipient
		add_opinion = {
			target = scope:recipient
			modifier = grateful_opinion
			opinion = 20
		}
		scope:secondary_recipient = {
			add_piety = major_piety_value
			if = {
				limit = {
					is_married = yes
				}
				every_spouse = {
					divorce = scope:secondary_recipient
				}
			}
			if = {
				limit = {
					exists = betrothed
				}
				break_betrothal = betrothed
				if = {
					limit = {
						has_been_promised_grand_wedding = yes
					}
					break_grand_wedding_betrothal_effect = yes
				}
			}
			if = {
				limit = {
					rite != scope:actor.rite
				}
				set_character_rite = scope:actor.rite
			}
			add_trait = devoted
			if = {
				limit = {
					OR = {
						has_trait = humble
						has_trait = zealous
						has_trait = content
						has_trait = shy
						has_trait = patient
						AND = {
							faith = {
								trait_is_virtue = compassionate
							}
							has_trait = compassionate
						}
					}
				}
				add_opinion = {
					target = scope:actor
					modifier = grateful_for_calling_opinion
				}
			}
			else_if = {
				limit = {
					OR = {
						has_trait = ambitious
						has_trait = cynical
						has_trait = arrogant
						has_trait = lustful
						has_trait = brave
						has_trait = impatient
					}
				}
				add_opinion = {
					target = scope:actor
					modifier = forced_into_monastery_opinion
				}
			}
		}
	}
}
hidden_effect = {
	scope:recipient = {
		send_interface_toast = {
			type = event_toast_effect_neutral
			title = demand_child_as_monk_accept_recipient_toast
			left_icon = scope:secondary_recipient
			right_icon = scope:actor
			show_as_tooltip = {
				scope:actor = {
					if = {
						limit = {
							scope:hook = yes
						}
						use_hook = scope:recipient
					}
					add_courtier = scope:secondary_recipient
					add_opinion = {
						target = scope:recipient
						modifier = grateful_opinion
						opinion = 20
					}
				}
				scope:secondary_recipient = {
					add_piety = major_piety_value
					if = {
						limit = {
							is_married = yes
						}
						every_spouse = {
							divorce = scope:secondary_recipient
						}
					}
					if = {
						limit = {
							exists = betrothed
						}
						break_betrothal = betrothed
					}
					add_trait = devoted
					if = {
						limit = {
							OR = {
								has_trait = humble
								has_trait = zealous
								has_trait = content
								has_trait = shy
								has_trait = patient
								AND = {
									faith = {
										trait_is_virtue = compassionate
									}
									has_trait = compassionate
								}
							}
						}
						add_opinion = {
							target = scope:actor
							modifier = grateful_for_calling_opinion
						}
					}
					else_if = {
						limit = {
							OR = {
								has_trait = ambitious
								has_trait = cynical
								has_trait = arrogant
								has_trait = lustful
								has_trait = brave
								has_trait = impatient
							}
						}
						add_opinion = {
							target = scope:actor
							modifier = forced_into_monastery_opinion
						}
					}
				}
			}
		}
		if = {
			limit = {
				is_ai = no
			}
			set_variable = {
				name = demand_child_as_monk_ai_cooldown
				years = 3
			}
		}
	}
}
on_decline = scope:actor = {
	send_interface_toast = {
		type = event_toast_effect_bad
		title = demand_child_as_monk_decline_actor_toast
		right_icon = scope:recipient
		if = {
			limit = {
				scope:hook = yes
			}
			use_hook = scope:recipient
		}
		scope:recipient = {
			send_interface_toast = {
				type = event_toast_effect_neutral
				title = demand_child_as_monk_decline_recipient_toast
				right_icon = scope:actor
				if = {
					limit = {
						scope:hook = yes
					}
					add_piety_level = -1
				}
				else = {
					add_piety = miniscule_piety_loss
				}
				reverse_add_opinion = {
					target = scope:actor
					modifier = refused_monk_demand_opinion
				}
			}
		}
	}
}
scope:recipient = {
	if = {
		limit = {
			is_ai = no
		}
		set_variable = {
			name = demand_child_as_monk_ai_cooldown
			years = 3
		}
	}
}
scope:secondary_recipient ?= {
	set_variable = {
		name = demand_child_as_monk_refused
		years = 10
	}
}

As written in game/common/character_interactions/demand_child_as_monk_interaction.txt.

Category: Religious actions
Cost: Piety: from 100
Cost: Treasury or Gold: varies
Cooldown: 1 year
Again on the same character: after 3 years
In the menu: under More…
ID: demand_child_as_monk_interaction

Source: game/common/character_interactions/demand_child_as_monk_interaction.txt and the English localisation, Crusader Kings III 1.20.1.2. “You” is the character who sends it (scope:actor, or a puppet acting for you); “the character you target” is the recipient.