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Situation · By God Alone

The Christian Church

The Christian Church is a situation in Crusader Kings III (By God Alone) with 7 phases: Fragile Unity, Saeculum Obscurum, Conversion, Reform, Investiture Controversy, Crusade and Concord. It starts in Fragile Unity. Saeculum Obscurum takes over at 1,250 points; the biggest single push is "…" (1,000), 2 times alone. Investiture Controversy takes over at 1,250 points; the biggest single push is "Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty" (400), 4 times alone. Concord takes over at 1,250 points; the biggest single push is "The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler" (300), 5 times alone. Patch 1.20.1.2, from game/common/situation/situations/pam_christian_situation.txt.

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The fastest push into each phase

  • Saeculum Obscurum (1250 points)The Great Schism becomes inevitable: 750 — 2×
  • Investiture Controversy (1250 points)Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty: 400 — 4×
  • Concord (1250 points)The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler: 300 — 5×
  • Reform (1250 points)A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church: 400 — 4×
  • Fragile Unity (1250 points)Shaped The Christian Church: 125 — 10×
  • Conversion (1250 points)Shaped The Christian Church: 125 — 10×
  • Crusade (1250 points)Jerusalem is no longer Christian: 750 — 2×

The Christian Church is the ecclesiastical body that oversees and guides the followers of Jesus Christ, represented as a Situation that advances through a sequence of Chapters. Its boundaries encompass every Archdiocese in the world; every Christian Ruler of County rank or higher with any part of their Realm inside an Archdiocese is a member, be they clergy or secular.

Phases

Fragile Unity

Starting phase · can turn into 3 phases

The Christian world lacks a single throne that all must obey. Kings, bishops, and heretics all claim to speak in God's name, yet none seems to listen.

  • Era Type Instability
  • Claim Seeking Acceptance Bonus
Effects on each group of participants (3)

Religion

Main Power (Secular)

  • Secular Rulers are more easily swayed to a different Rite
  • Secular Rulers can use the Humiliation War Casus Belli for free

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Secular Rulers are more easily swayed to a different Rite

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Siphon Treasury Character Interaction yields extra Gold and has a higher success chance
  • Can take the Withdraw Funds from Treasury Decision
  • Secular Ruler Puppets are harder to acquire

Main Power (Secular)

  • The Head of Faith is more likely to accept a Claim request
  • Realm Priest Puppets and Clerical Ruler Puppets are harder to acquire

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • The Siphon Treasury Character Interaction yields extra Gold and has a higher success chance
  • Can take the Withdraw Funds from Treasury Decision

Heretics (Clerical)

  • Can take the Withdraw Funds from Treasury Decision

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Minimal Centralization: Subordinates pay 5% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Main Power (Secular)

  • Can take the Levy the Tithes Decision
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Can take the Levy the Tithes Decision
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Saeculum Obscurum

Phase · can turn into 4 phases

The dark age of the See of Peter: a papacy surrounded by sin and secured in the beds of the powerful.

  • Era Type Crisis
  • Hosting an Ecumenical Council is cheaper and more likely to occur
  • The Seek Indulgences Character Interaction is 25% cheaper and yields more Piety
  • Preach Legitimacy Acceptance Bonus
  • The Christian Church Great Schism
  • Unlawful killings of Clergy cost less Piety, cause milder outrage, and do not invite Excommunication
Effects on each group of participants (3)

Religion

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Request Elevation Character Interaction is 25% cheaper

Main Power (Secular)

  • The Head of Faith is more likely to accept a Seek Indulgences Character Interaction

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Request Elevation Character Interaction is 25% cheaper

Heretics (Clerical)

  • Request Elevation Character Interaction is 25% cheaper

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Clergy Rulers can Marry
  • Increased success chance to Seduce Schemes
  • Can take the Withdraw Funds from Treasury Decision
  • Secular Ruler Puppets are harder to acquire

Main Power (Secular)

  • Realm Priest Puppets and Clerical Ruler Puppets are much more easily acquired

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Clergy Rulers can Marry
  • Increased success chance to Seduce Schemes
  • Can take the Withdraw Funds from Treasury Decision

Heretics (Clerical)

  • Clergy Rulers can Marry
  • Increased success chance to Seduce Schemes
  • Can take the Withdraw Funds from Treasury Decision

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Minimal Centralization: Subordinates pay 5% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Main Power (Secular)

  • Ecclesiastical Government Vassal Tax Contribution-40%
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks
  • Local Power: Secular rulers get an additional 10% of Church Holding income (up to the maximum of 25%)

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Ecclesiastical Government Vassal Tax Contribution-10%
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Conversion

Phase · can turn into 3 phases

A season of new baptisms. Kings raise crosses over river-forts and market towns, mission peddlers and royal armies outbid each other for the souls of borderlands, and a single ruler's conversion can tip whole peoples toward the same font.

  • Era Type Zeal
  • The Mass Conversion Great Project is cheaper and can also target organized Faiths
Effects on each group of participants (4)

Religion

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Visiting same Faith Holy Sites gives Learning Lifestyle Experience and Religious Scholar Experience
  • The Convert Faith in County Councillor Task will progress 50% faster
  • Characters are more likely to accept Faith conversion
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Main Power (Secular)

  • Visiting same Faith Holy Sites gives Learning Lifestyle Experience and Religious Scholar Experience
  • The Convert Faith in County Councillor Task will progress 50% faster
  • Characters are more likely to accept Faith conversion
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • The Convert Faith in County Councillor Task will progress 25% slower
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • The Convert Faith in County Councillor Task will progress 25% slower
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Heretics (Clerical)

  • The Convert Faith in County Councillor Task will progress 25% slower

Heretics (Secular)

  • The Convert Faith in County Councillor Task will progress 25% slower

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Head of Faith can take the Enact a Bull Decision for 50% less cost
  • Secular Ruler Puppets are much more easily acquired

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Max Personal Schemes+1

Heretics (Clerical)

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Main Power (Secular)

  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks
  • Local Power: Secular rulers get an additional 10% of Church Holding income (up to the maximum of 25%)

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Warfare

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Incite Holy War Character Interaction provides Spiritual Fulfillment, has reduced requirements, and is used much more frequently by the Head of Faith

Reform

Phase · can turn into 3 phases

Discipline, law, and puritan zeal return to the clergy. The internal structure of Christianity is put under scrutiny, and the price of a cleaner Church is often paid in blood.

  • Era Type Instability
Effects on each group of participants (3)

Religion

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Excommunicate Character Interaction is 50% cheaper

Main Power (Secular)

  • Secular Rulers are more easily swayed to a different Rite
  • The Head of Faith is more likely to accept a Request Excommunication Character Interaction

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

Secondary Powers (Secular)

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Secular Ruler Puppets are more easily acquired

Main Power (Secular)

  • Realm Priest Puppets and Clerical Ruler Puppets are harder to acquire

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Can take the Send Legatine Mission Decision
  • Can take the Reform Monastic Endowment Decision
  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Main Power (Secular)

  • Can take the Levy the Tithes Decision
  • Can take the Reform Monastic Endowment Decision
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Can take the Reform Monastic Endowment Decision
  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Can take the Levy the Tithes Decision
  • Can take the Reform Monastic Endowment Decision
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Investiture Controversy

Phase · can turn into 2 phases

Crown and crozier stand toe to toe over who owns the keys to God's barns; secular patrons invest prelates with staff and ring while the Church refuses to recognise their legitimacy.

  • Era Type Crisis
  • The Christian Church Investiture Controversy
  • The Declare an Anti⟨Religious Head⟩ and Proclaim Yourself Anti⟨Religious Head⟩ Decisions are 33% cheaper
Effects on each group of participants (2)

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Head of Faith will not host an Anointment or support one
  • Influencing Clerical Titles Appointment candidacies costs half the Piety
  • Secular Ruler Puppets are much harder to acquire

Main Power (Secular)

  • Influencing Clerical Titles Appointment candidacies costs half the Piety
  • Can request an Anointment from the Antipope you follow instead of the Head of Faith
  • Realm Priest Puppets and Clerical Ruler Puppets are more easily acquired

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Influencing Clerical Titles Appointment candidacies costs half the Piety

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Influencing Clerical Titles Appointment candidacies costs half the Piety

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Main Power (Secular)

  • Ecclesiastical Government Vassal Tax Contribution-25%
  • Control Growth-50%
  • Control Decline+50%
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks
  • Local Power: Secular rulers get an additional 10% of Church Holding income (up to the maximum of 25%)

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Ecclesiastical Government Vassal Tax Contribution-10%
  • Control Growth-25%
  • Control Decline+25%
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Crusade

Phase · can turn into 3 phases

The cross is taken up as a sword. Armies of penitent lords flow toward the Holy City to defend every threatened temple.

  • Era Type Zeal
Effects on each group of participants (4)

Religion

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Visiting same Faith Holy Sites gives Learning Lifestyle Experience and Religious Scholar Experience
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Main Power (Secular)

  • Visiting same Faith Holy Sites gives Learning Lifestyle Experience and Religious Scholar Experience
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Head of Faith can take the Enact a Bull Decision for 50% less cost
  • The Head of Faith can take the Proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven Decision

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Strong Centralization: Subordinates pay 20% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior, and 1% directly to their Head of Faith

Main Power (Secular)

  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks
  • Local Power: Secular rulers get an additional 10% of Church Holding income (up to the maximum of 25%)

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Warfare

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Same-Culture Military Order Hire Cost-33%
  • The cooldown for a Great Holy War is reset at the start of the Chapter
  • The Incite Holy War Character Interaction provides Spiritual Fulfillment, has reduced requirements, and is used much more frequently by the Head of Faith

Main Power (Secular)

  • Declaring a Minor Holy, Holy or Major Holy War is 25% cheaper

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Declaring a Minor Holy, Holy or Major Holy War is 25% cheaper

Heretics (Secular)

  • Declaring a Minor Holy, Holy or Major Holy War is 25% cheaper

Concord

Phase · can turn into 4 phases

Concord is a settled chapter for Christendom. The Church gives its energy to reason, law, and systematic theology, and the rediscovered classics teach it to answer doubt with argument instead of crisis.

  • Era Type Stable
  • The Romanesque Grand Cathedral construction time is reduced by 15%
  • Characters are more likely to accept the Ask to Take Vows Character Interaction
  • The Head of Faith is more eager to use the Appoint Cardinal Character Interaction
Effects on each group of participants (4)

Religion

Main Power (Clerical)

  • The Support Candidacy Character Interaction yields 25% more candidacy score to your theocratic heir
  • The Head of Faith will be more likely to use the Lift Excommunication Character Interaction
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Main Power (Secular)

  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • The Support Candidacy Character Interaction yields 25% more candidacy score to your theocratic heir
  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • Emperors and above or Clergy can take the Mend the Great Schism Through Conquest or Mend the Great Schism Through Diplomacy Decision

Heretics (Clerical)

  • The Head of Faith of a Heresy can use the Seek Communion Character Interaction to rejoin the Church

Heretics (Secular)

  • The Head of Faith of a Heresy can use the Seek Communion Character Interaction to rejoin the Church

Diplomacy

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Secular Ruler Puppets are much more easily acquired

Main Power (Secular)

  • Realm Priest Puppets and Clerical Ruler Puppets are harder to acquire

Heretics (Clerical)

Heretics (Secular)

Subject

Main Power (Clerical)

  • Strong Centralization: Subordinates pay 20% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior, and 1% directly to their Head of Faith

Main Power (Secular)

  • The Increase Control in County Councillor Task will progress 25% faster
  • Fixed Obligations: Secular rulers get 15% of Church Holding income, regardless of Realm Priest opinion or Hooks

Secondary Powers (Clerical)

  • Mild Centralization: Subordinates pay 10% of their Church Holding income to their Religious Superior

Secondary Powers (Secular)

  • The Increase Control in County Councillor Task will progress 25% faster
  • Personal Obligations: Secular rulers get up to 25% of Church Holding income, depending on Realm Priest opinion and/or Hooks

Warfare

What changes the phase

One block per phase it can turn into; open one to see every catalyst that counts, from each phase it can come from.

Into Fragile Unityfrom 5 phases · biggest push: Shaped The Christian Church (125)

Saeculum Obscurum→Fragile Unity

Takes over at 1250 points from 24 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Shaped The Christian Church”, is worth 125 — 10 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Christian Head of Faith is killed12510Automatic: on_death
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
The Head of Faith declares an unpopular Tenet as core5025Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Clerical Region is split in two3536Interaction: Request Ecclesiastical Title Split; Interaction: Split Clerical Title
The Ruler of Byzantine Empire follows a non-Christian Faith2550Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
A sovereign is Excommunicated2550Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Clerical Region is expanded2550Interaction: Expand Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Expansion
A new Rite is created2063Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler asks the Clergy to strengthen their Claim on another Christian2063Interaction: Request Claim Endorsement; Event: pam_interactions_events.0010
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A sovereign is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith1584Interaction: Excommunicate
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy1584not found in the files
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty1584Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
A highly Divergent Rite is created1584Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler of King Tier or higher declares War on a Ruler of the same Faith1584Automatic: on_war_started
Clergy member withdrew funds from their Treasury10125Decision: Withdraw Funds from Treasury
A Ruler is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith10125Interaction: Excommunicate
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
An Excommunication is enacted10125Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Civil War breaks out within a Christian Kingdom10125Automatic: on_war_started

Conversion→Fragile Unity

Takes over at 1250 points from 23 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Shaped The Christian Church”, is worth 125 — 10 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Christian Head of Faith is killed12510Automatic: on_death
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
The Head of Faith declares an unpopular Tenet as core5025Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Clerical Region is split in two3536Interaction: Request Ecclesiastical Title Split; Interaction: Split Clerical Title
The Ruler of Byzantine Empire follows a non-Christian Faith2550Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
A sovereign is Excommunicated2550Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Clerical Region is expanded2550Interaction: Expand Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Expansion
A new Rite is created2063Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler asks the Clergy to strengthen their Claim on another Christian2063Interaction: Request Claim Endorsement; Event: pam_interactions_events.0010
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A sovereign is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith1584Interaction: Excommunicate
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy1584not found in the files
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty1584Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
A highly Divergent Rite is created1584Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler of King Tier or higher declares War on a Ruler of the same Faith1584Automatic: on_war_started
A Ruler is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith10125Interaction: Excommunicate
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
An Excommunication is enacted10125Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Civil War breaks out within a Christian Kingdom10125Automatic: on_war_started

Investiture Controversy→Fragile Unity

Takes over at 1250 points from 1 catalyst. The biggest single push, “The Investiture Council left secular Rulers free to depose the Clergy the Church appoints”, is worth 1,250 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Investiture Council left secular Rulers free to depose the Clergy the Church appoints1,2501Activity: The Investiture Council

Crusade→Fragile Unity

Takes over at 1250 points from 23 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Shaped The Christian Church”, is worth 125 — 10 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Christian Head of Faith is killed12510Automatic: on_death
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
The Head of Faith declares an unpopular Tenet as core5025Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Clerical Region is split in two3536Interaction: Request Ecclesiastical Title Split; Interaction: Split Clerical Title
The Ruler of Byzantine Empire follows a non-Christian Faith2550Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
A sovereign is Excommunicated2550Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Clerical Region is expanded2550Interaction: Expand Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Expansion
A new Rite is created2063Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler asks the Clergy to strengthen their Claim on another Christian2063Interaction: Request Claim Endorsement; Event: pam_interactions_events.0010
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A sovereign is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith1584Interaction: Excommunicate
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy1584not found in the files
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty1584Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
A highly Divergent Rite is created1584Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler of King Tier or higher declares War on a Ruler of the same Faith1584Automatic: on_war_started
A Ruler is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith10125Interaction: Excommunicate
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
An Excommunication is enacted10125Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Civil War breaks out within a Christian Kingdom10125Automatic: on_war_started

Concord→Fragile Unity

Takes over at 1250 points from 22 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Shaped The Christian Church”, is worth 125 — 10 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Christian Head of Faith is killed12510Automatic: on_death
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
The Head of Faith declares an unpopular Tenet as core5025Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Clerical Region is split in two3536Interaction: Request Ecclesiastical Title Split; Interaction: Split Clerical Title
The Ruler of Byzantine Empire follows a non-Christian Faith2550Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
A sovereign is Excommunicated2550Interaction: Request Excommunication
A new Rite is created2063Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler asks the Clergy to strengthen their Claim on another Christian2063Interaction: Request Claim Endorsement; Event: pam_interactions_events.0010
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A sovereign is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith1584Interaction: Excommunicate
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy1584not found in the files
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty1584Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
A highly Divergent Rite is created1584Automatic: on_rite_created
Christian Ruler of King Tier or higher declares War on a Ruler of the same Faith1584Automatic: on_war_started
A Ruler is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith10125Interaction: Excommunicate
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
An Excommunication is enacted10125Interaction: Request Excommunication
A Civil War breaks out within a Christian Kingdom10125Automatic: on_war_started
Into Saeculum Obscurumfrom 2 phases · biggest push: … (1000)

Fragile Unity→Saeculum Obscurum

Takes over at 1250 points from 42 catalysts. The biggest single push, “…”, is worth 1,000 — 2 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
…1,0002Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
The Great Schism becomes inevitable7502Event: The Wound Will Open
Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty4004Automatic: on_title_gain
A prelate bestowes an Empire to the Clergy1509Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A Clergy member declares themselves Antipope1509Event: A Rival …; Event: The Old Man of the Mountain
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Christian Head of Faith is killed12510Automatic: on_death
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A powerful prelate consecrated a new Kingdom for themselves7517Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
Secular Ruler is granted a Title transfer on a massive scale5025Interaction: Negotiate For Land; Event: pam_interactions_events.0033
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Head of Faith has a child5025Automatic: on_birth_child; Script: Child's Heritage and 1 more
Head of Faith gets Married5025Automatic: on_marriage
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty3536Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
Clerical Title Succession passes to an appointee from the same House as the previous holder2550Automatic: on_title_gain
A new Kingdom is consecrated so the Clergy can amass worldly power2550Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
A prelate bestowes a Kingdom to the Clergy2550Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A King trades gold for indulgences2550Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A new Cardinal is appointed through nepotistic means2550Interaction: Appoint Cardinal; Event: pam_clergy_events.0040
Clergy declares a War between Christian Rulers won2550Interaction: Request Victory
Clergy member proclaims themselves Cardinal1584Event: pam_clergy_events.0041
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy1584not found in the files
A Ruler trades gold for indulgences1584Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A Monastic Order member is appointed Cardinal1584not found in the files
Humiliation War declared against a Christian Ecclesiastical Ruler1584War: Humiliation War
A sovereign is lavished with the Church's wealth10125Interaction: Ask for Gold; Event: religious_interaction.3
Clergy member embezzles their Treasury10125Scheme: Siphon Gold from the Treasury
Member of the Clergy is exposed as having a Criminal Trait10125Event: …: As … Made …; Event: A Dark Secret and 36 more
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
Clergy member has a Child10125Automatic: on_birth_child; Script: Child's Heritage and 1 more
Clergy member hosts a Feast10125Activity: Feast
Clergy member gets Married10125Automatic: on_marriage
Clergy member sells a Claim10125Interaction: Sell Claim
Clergy member withdrew funds from their Treasury10125Decision: Withdraw Funds from Treasury
Secular Ruler is granted a Title transfer10125Interaction: Negotiate For Land; Event: pam_interactions_events.0033
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Ruler is granted Church funds5250Interaction: Ask for Gold; Event: religious_interaction.3
An Archbishop or Cardinal attends a Ruler's Feast5250Activity: Feast
Clergy member campaigns for their own Clerical Title5250Interaction: Influence Clerical Candidacy; Interaction: Support Clerical Candidacy
A Clerical Title is bought5250Interaction: Buy Clerical Title

Reform→Saeculum Obscurum

Takes over at 1250 points from 38 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Great Schism becomes inevitable”, is worth 750 — 2 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Great Schism becomes inevitable7502Event: The Wound Will Open
…4004Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty4004Automatic: on_title_gain
A prelate bestowes an Empire to the Clergy1509Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A Clergy member declares themselves Antipope1509Event: A Rival …; Event: The Old Man of the Mountain
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Christian Head of Faith is killed12510Automatic: on_death
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A powerful prelate consecrated a new Kingdom for themselves7517Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Head of Faith has a child5025Automatic: on_birth_child; Script: Child's Heritage and 1 more
Head of Faith gets Married5025Automatic: on_marriage
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty3536Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
Clerical Title Succession passes to an appointee from the same House as the previous holder2550Automatic: on_title_gain
A new Kingdom is consecrated so the Clergy can amass worldly power2550Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
A prelate bestowes a Kingdom to the Clergy2550Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A King trades gold for indulgences2550Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A new Cardinal is appointed through nepotistic means2550Interaction: Appoint Cardinal; Event: pam_clergy_events.0040
Clergy declares a War between Christian Rulers won2550Interaction: Request Victory
Clergy member proclaims themselves Cardinal1584Event: pam_clergy_events.0041
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy1584not found in the files
A Ruler trades gold for indulgences1584Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A Monastic Order member is appointed Cardinal1584not found in the files
Humiliation War declared against a Christian Ecclesiastical Ruler1584War: Humiliation War
A sovereign is lavished with the Church's wealth10125Interaction: Ask for Gold; Event: religious_interaction.3
Clergy member embezzles their Treasury10125Scheme: Siphon Gold from the Treasury
Member of the Clergy is exposed as having a Criminal Trait10125Event: …: As … Made …; Event: A Dark Secret and 36 more
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
Clergy member has a Child10125Automatic: on_birth_child; Script: Child's Heritage and 1 more
Clergy member gets Married10125Automatic: on_marriage
Clergy member sells a Claim10125Interaction: Sell Claim
Clergy member withdrew funds from their Treasury10125Decision: Withdraw Funds from Treasury
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet10125Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Ruler is granted Church funds5250Interaction: Ask for Gold; Event: religious_interaction.3
Clergy member campaigns for their own Clerical Title5250Interaction: Influence Clerical Candidacy; Interaction: Support Clerical Candidacy
A Clerical Title is bought5250Interaction: Buy Clerical Title
Into Conversionfrom 2 phases · biggest push: Shaped The Christian Church (125)

Saeculum Obscurum→Conversion

Takes over at 1250 points from 12 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Shaped The Christian Church”, is worth 125 — 10 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Ruler founds a Monastic Order7517Decision: Patronize Monastic Movement; Event: A Movement Rises in … and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Christian Ruler declares an Excommunication War on another Christian2550War: Excommunication
A King or higher hires a non-Christian Councillor1584Script: Chancellor; Script: Court Chaplain and 11 more
A King or higher Marries a non-Christian1584Automatic: on_marriage
County is converted away from Christianity10125Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Christian Ruler converts to a non-Christian Faith10125Automatic: on_rite_change
Ruler stages an act of devotion10125Decision: Stage an Act of Devotion
An unreformed Pagan Army raids Christian lands2625Automatic: on_raid_action_completion
Ruler is swayed to a different Rite2625Interaction: Sway to Rite; Interaction: Sway to Rite and 1 more

Concord→Conversion

Takes over at 1250 points from 12 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Shaped The Christian Church”, is worth 125 — 10 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Ruler founds a Monastic Order7517Decision: Patronize Monastic Movement; Event: A Movement Rises in … and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Christian Ruler declares an Excommunication War on another Christian2550War: Excommunication
A King or higher hires a non-Christian Councillor1584Script: Chancellor; Script: Court Chaplain and 11 more
A King or higher Marries a non-Christian1584Automatic: on_marriage
County is converted away from Christianity10125Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Christian Ruler converts to a non-Christian Faith10125Automatic: on_rite_change
Ruler stages an act of devotion10125Decision: Stage an Act of Devotion
An unreformed Pagan Army raids Christian lands2625Automatic: on_raid_action_completion
Ruler is swayed to a different Rite2625Interaction: Sway to Rite; Interaction: Sway to Rite and 1 more
Into Reformfrom 5 phases · biggest push: A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church (1000)

Saeculum Obscurum→Reform

Takes over at 1250 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church”, is worth 1,000 — 2 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church1,0002Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Ecumenical Council is hosted7517Activity: Ecumenical Council
Ruler founds a Monastic Order7517Decision: Patronize Monastic Movement; Event: A Movement Rises in … and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Head of Rite dies while still subject to Short Reign2550Automatic: on_death
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet2063Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy2063not found in the files
Clergy member embezzles their Treasury1584Scheme: Siphon Gold from the Treasury
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
Secular Ruler requests a Court Chaplain's replacement1584Interaction: Request New Court Chaplain; Script: Court Chaplain
Ruler successfully completes a Study Rite Scheme1584Automatic: study_faith_success
Secular Ruler requests the Clergy for some additional Legitimacy10125Interaction: Preach My Legitimacy; Event: pam_interactions_events.0001
Non-Christian Ruler converts to Christianity10125Automatic: on_rite_change
County is converted to Christianity5250Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Ruler is swayed to a different Rite2625Interaction: Sway to Rite; Interaction: Sway to Rite and 1 more

Conversion→Reform

Takes over at 1250 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church”, is worth 400 — 4 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church4004Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Ecumenical Council is hosted7517Activity: Ecumenical Council
Ruler founds a Monastic Order7517Decision: Patronize Monastic Movement; Event: A Movement Rises in … and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Head of Rite dies while still subject to Short Reign2550Automatic: on_death
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet2063Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy2063not found in the files
Clergy member embezzles their Treasury1584Scheme: Siphon Gold from the Treasury
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
Secular Ruler requests a Court Chaplain's replacement1584Interaction: Request New Court Chaplain; Script: Court Chaplain
Ruler successfully completes a Study Rite Scheme1584Automatic: study_faith_success
Secular Ruler requests the Clergy for some additional Legitimacy10125Interaction: Preach My Legitimacy; Event: pam_interactions_events.0001
Non-Christian Ruler converts to Christianity10125Automatic: on_rite_change
County is converted to Christianity5250Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Ruler is swayed to a different Rite2625Interaction: Sway to Rite; Interaction: Sway to Rite and 1 more

Investiture Controversy→Reform

Takes over at 1250 points from 1 catalyst. The biggest single push, “The Investiture Council upheld the Church's sole right to appoint the Clergy, and for life”, is worth 1,250 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Investiture Council upheld the Church's sole right to appoint the Clergy, and for life1,2501Activity: The Investiture Council

Crusade→Reform

Takes over at 1250 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church”, is worth 400 — 4 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church4004Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Ecumenical Council is hosted7517Activity: Ecumenical Council
Ruler founds a Monastic Order7517Decision: Patronize Monastic Movement; Event: A Movement Rises in … and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Head of Rite dies while still subject to Short Reign2550Automatic: on_death
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet2063Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy2063not found in the files
Clergy member embezzles their Treasury1584Scheme: Siphon Gold from the Treasury
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
Secular Ruler requests a Court Chaplain's replacement1584Interaction: Request New Court Chaplain; Script: Court Chaplain
Ruler successfully completes a Study Rite Scheme1584Automatic: study_faith_success
Secular Ruler requests the Clergy for some additional Legitimacy10125Interaction: Preach My Legitimacy; Event: pam_interactions_events.0001
Non-Christian Ruler converts to Christianity10125Automatic: on_rite_change
County is converted to Christianity5250Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Ruler is swayed to a different Rite2625Interaction: Sway to Rite; Interaction: Sway to Rite and 1 more

Concord→Reform

Takes over at 1250 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church”, is worth 400 — 4 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
A different Faith becomes Main Power in The Christian Church4004Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A historical Heresy reawakens10013not found in the files
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Ecumenical Council is hosted7517Activity: Ecumenical Council
Ruler founds a Monastic Order7517Decision: Patronize Monastic Movement; Event: A Movement Rises in … and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Head of Rite dies while still subject to Short Reign2550Automatic: on_death
A dangerously Divergent new Rite erupts due to Heresy2550not found in the files
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet2063Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Rite becomes significantly Divergent due to Heresy2063not found in the files
Clergy member embezzles their Treasury1584Scheme: Siphon Gold from the Treasury
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet1584Event: A Forbidden Conviction
Secular Ruler requests a Court Chaplain's replacement1584Interaction: Request New Court Chaplain; Script: Court Chaplain
Ruler successfully completes a Study Rite Scheme1584Automatic: study_faith_success
Secular Ruler requests the Clergy for some additional Legitimacy10125Interaction: Preach My Legitimacy; Event: pam_interactions_events.0001
Non-Christian Ruler converts to Christianity10125Automatic: on_rite_change
County is converted to Christianity5250Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Ruler is swayed to a different Rite2625Interaction: Sway to Rite; Interaction: Sway to Rite and 1 more
Into Investiture Controversyfrom 2 phases · biggest push: Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty (400)

Fragile Unity→Investiture Controversy

Takes over at 1250 points from 30 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty”, is worth 400 — 4 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)4004Automatic: on_title_gain
A Ruler sponsors an Antipope× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)1509Event: A Rival …; Event: The Old Man of the Mountain
Shaped The Christian Church× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A secular Ruler hosts an Ecumenical Council through a Realm Priest Puppet× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)7517Activity: Ecumenical Council
The Holy Roman Empire is restored without the blessing of the Head of Rite× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)7517Event: The Empire of the West
A member of the Clergy has been elevated to a Clerical Region Title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)5025Interaction: Grant Clerical Title; Interaction: Replace Archbishop and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Clerical Title Holder is replaced under the Conditional Doctrine× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Interaction: Replace Archbishop
Secular Ruler requests a Court Chaplain's replacement× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Interaction: Request New Court Chaplain; Script: Court Chaplain
Ruler revokes a Holy Order's lease× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Decision: Revoke Order Lease
A Christian Ruler imprisons a Christian Head of Faith× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Automatic: on_imprison
Ruler threatens Clergy to obtain a Claim on another Christian's title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Interaction: Beseech Claim; Event: pam_interactions_events.0020 and 1 more
An Archbishop is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Automatic: on_death
A Cardinal is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Automatic: on_death
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Head of Rite is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Automatic: on_death
A sovereign is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Excommunicate
Secular Ruler interferes in the College of Cardinals voting× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Influence College of Cardinals Vote
Ruler asks Clergy for a Claim on another Christian's title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Beseech Claim; Event: pam_interactions_events.0020 and 1 more
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
The Head of Faith strips a Cardinalate× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Strip Cardinalate
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2063Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Court Chaplain is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)1584Automatic: on_death
A King trades gold for indulgences× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)1584Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A prelate sells political influence× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Ask for Clerical Influence; Event: ep3_interactions_events.0620
A prelate bestowes a Duchy to the Clergy× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A secular Ruler sways a Clerical Title Appointment× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Harm Clerical Candidacy; Interaction: Influence Clerical Candidacy and 1 more
A Ruler trades gold for indulgences× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A member of the Clergy gains a landed Title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2625Automatic: on_title_gain

Reform→Investiture Controversy

Takes over at 1250 points from 30 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty”, is worth 400 — 4 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Three consecutive holders of Papacy come from the same Dynasty× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)4004Automatic: on_title_gain
A Ruler sponsors an Antipope× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)1509Event: A Rival …; Event: The Old Man of the Mountain
Shaped The Christian Church× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A secular Ruler hosts an Ecumenical Council through a Realm Priest Puppet× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)7517Activity: Ecumenical Council
The Holy Roman Empire is restored without the blessing of the Head of Rite× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)7517Event: The Empire of the West
A member of the Clergy has been elevated to a Clerical Region Title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)5025Interaction: Grant Clerical Title; Interaction: Replace Archbishop and 1 more
Shaped The Christian Church× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Clerical Title Holder is replaced under the Conditional Doctrine× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Interaction: Replace Archbishop
Secular Ruler requests a Court Chaplain's replacement× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Interaction: Request New Court Chaplain; Script: Court Chaplain
Ruler revokes a Holy Order's lease× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Decision: Revoke Order Lease
A Christian Ruler imprisons a Christian Head of Faith× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Automatic: on_imprison
Ruler threatens Clergy to obtain a Claim on another Christian's title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)3536Interaction: Beseech Claim; Event: pam_interactions_events.0020 and 1 more
An Archbishop is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Automatic: on_death
A Cardinal is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Automatic: on_death
Member of the Clergy is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Head of Rite is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Automatic: on_death
A sovereign is Excommunicated by the Head of Faith× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Excommunicate
Secular Ruler interferes in the College of Cardinals voting× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Influence College of Cardinals Vote
Ruler asks Clergy for a Claim on another Christian's title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Beseech Claim; Event: pam_interactions_events.0020 and 1 more
Ecclesiastical Government Ruler establishes their own Dynasty× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Decision: Establish a Dynasty; Event: A New Beginning
The Head of Faith strips a Cardinalate× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2550Interaction: Strip Cardinalate
Ruler is exposed as adhering to a prohibited Personal Tenet× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2063Event: A Forbidden Conviction
A Court Chaplain is killed× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)1584Automatic: on_death
A King trades gold for indulgences× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)1584Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A prelate sells political influence× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Ask for Clerical Influence; Event: ep3_interactions_events.0620
A prelate bestowes a Duchy to the Clergy× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A secular Ruler sways a Clerical Title Appointment× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Harm Clerical Candidacy; Interaction: Influence Clerical Candidacy and 1 more
A Ruler trades gold for indulgences× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)10125Interaction: Seek Anti⟨Religious Head⟩'s Indulgences; Interaction: Seek Indulgences and 1 more
A member of the Clergy gains a landed Title× pam_investiture_crisis_catalyst_gate_value (a condition: 1 or 0)2625Automatic: on_title_gain
Into Crusadefrom 2 phases · biggest push: Jerusalem is no longer Christian (750)

Saeculum Obscurum→Crusade

Takes over at 1250 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Jerusalem is no longer Christian”, is worth 750 — 2 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Jerusalem is no longer Christian7502Automatic: on_county_faith_change
A Christian Holy Site is no longer Christian1509Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
The Ruler of Byzantine Empire follows a non-Christian Faith10013Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
Non-Christian King or Emperor in Europe10013Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Great Holy War is declared against a Christian Ruler10013Automatic: on_war_started
Ruler founds a Military Order7517Decision: Found Military Order
A Christian Ruler loses a Great Holy War7517War: Great Holy War; War: Great Holy War
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Holy War is incited by the Clergy2550Interaction: Incite Holy War; Event: … Conquest of … and 2 more
A major Holy War is incited by the Clergy2550Interaction: Incite Holy War; Event: … Conquest of … and 2 more
A prelate hires a Military Order1584Automatic: on_holy_order_hired
A minor Holy War is incited by the Clergy1584Interaction: Incite Holy War; Event: … Conquest of … and 2 more
A non-Christian Peasant Faction rises against a Christian Ruler10125Automatic: on_war_started
A King or higher completes a Pilgrimage10125Activity: Pilgrimage
A Christian Ruler is slain in Battle by a foe of another Religion10125Automatic: on_death
A prelate hires Mercenaries to fight a non-Christian foe5250Automatic: on_mercenary_company_hired
An unreformed Pagan Army raids Christian lands5250Automatic: on_raid_action_completion

Concord→Crusade

Takes over at 1250 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Jerusalem is no longer Christian”, is worth 750 — 2 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Jerusalem is no longer Christian7502Automatic: on_county_faith_change
A Christian Holy Site is no longer Christian1509Automatic: on_county_faith_change
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
The Ruler of Byzantine Empire follows a non-Christian Faith10013Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
Non-Christian King or Emperor in Europe10013Automatic: pam_the_christian_church_yearly_on_action
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Great Holy War is declared against a Christian Ruler10013Automatic: on_war_started
Ruler founds a Military Order7517Decision: Found Military Order
A Christian Ruler loses a Great Holy War7517War: Great Holy War; War: Great Holy War
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A Holy War is incited by the Clergy2550Interaction: Incite Holy War; Event: … Conquest of … and 2 more
A major Holy War is incited by the Clergy2550Interaction: Incite Holy War; Event: … Conquest of … and 2 more
A prelate hires a Military Order1584Automatic: on_holy_order_hired
A minor Holy War is incited by the Clergy1584Interaction: Incite Holy War; Event: … Conquest of … and 2 more
A non-Christian Peasant Faction rises against a Christian Ruler10125Automatic: on_war_started
A King or higher completes a Pilgrimage10125Activity: Pilgrimage
A Christian Ruler is slain in Battle by a foe of another Religion10125Automatic: on_death
A prelate hires Mercenaries to fight a non-Christian foe5250Automatic: on_mercenary_company_hired
An unreformed Pagan Army raids Christian lands5250Automatic: on_raid_action_completion
Into Concordfrom 4 phases · biggest push: The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler (300)

Fragile Unity→Concord

Takes over at 1250 points from 28 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler”, is worth 300 — 5 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler3005Automatic: on_title_gain
Completion of a Grand Cathedral1509Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 1 more
A Christian Ruler wins a Great Holy War1509War: Great Holy War; War: Great Holy War
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Antipope is deposed10013War: Challenge Head of Faith; War: Depose Challenger Head of Faith
A Christian Holy Site held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler10013Automatic: on_title_gain
Great Project Contribution5025Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
A prelate single-handedly bestowes an Empire upon a secular Ruler5025Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
An Ecumenical Council is hosted5025Activity: Ecumenical Council
The Holy Roman Empire is restored with the blessing of the Head of Rite5025Event: The Empire of the West
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A new Clerical Region is created5025Interaction: Create Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Creation and 1 more
Great Project Contribution3536Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
The Head of Faith enacts a Papal Bull3042Event: The Bull of …; Event: The Bull of … and 1 more
A new Kingdom is created by, and is beholden to, a high prelate2550Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
The Head of Faith declares a popular Tenet as core2550Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
A sovereign repents to have their Excommunication lifted1584Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
A prelate single-handedly bestowes a Kingdom upon a secular Ruler1584Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A sovereign's Excommunication is lifted1584Interaction: Lift Excommunication
Ruler consecrates their bloodline1584Decision: Consecrate Bloodline; Event: Sacred Lineage
Clergy enforces a White Peace between Christian Rulers1584Interaction: Request White Peace; Event: pam_interactions_events.0084
A new Cardinal is appointed10125not found in the files
A King or higher completes a Pilgrimage10125Activity: Pilgrimage
A County is converted to a new Rite by a Mass Rite Conversion5250Script: pam_mass_rite_conversion
A Ruler repents to have their Excommunication lifted5250Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
An Excommunication is lifted5250Interaction: Lift Excommunication
A Christian Ruler constructs a new Temple Holding5250Automatic: on_building_completed

Conversion→Concord

Takes over at 1250 points from 27 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler”, is worth 300 — 5 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler3005Automatic: on_title_gain
Completion of a Grand Cathedral1509Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 1 more
A Christian Ruler wins a Great Holy War1509War: Great Holy War; War: Great Holy War
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Antipope is deposed10013War: Challenge Head of Faith; War: Depose Challenger Head of Faith
A Christian Holy Site held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler10013Automatic: on_title_gain
Great Project Contribution5025Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
A prelate single-handedly bestowes an Empire upon a secular Ruler5025Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
An Ecumenical Council is hosted5025Activity: Ecumenical Council
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A new Clerical Region is created5025Interaction: Create Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Creation and 1 more
Great Project Contribution3536Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
The Head of Faith enacts a Papal Bull3042Event: The Bull of …; Event: The Bull of … and 1 more
A new Kingdom is created by, and is beholden to, a high prelate2550Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
The Head of Faith declares a popular Tenet as core2550Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
A sovereign repents to have their Excommunication lifted1584Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
A prelate single-handedly bestowes a Kingdom upon a secular Ruler1584Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A sovereign's Excommunication is lifted1584Interaction: Lift Excommunication
Ruler consecrates their bloodline1584Decision: Consecrate Bloodline; Event: Sacred Lineage
Clergy enforces a White Peace between Christian Rulers1584Interaction: Request White Peace; Event: pam_interactions_events.0084
A new Cardinal is appointed10125not found in the files
A King or higher completes a Pilgrimage10125Activity: Pilgrimage
A County is converted to a new Rite by a Mass Rite Conversion5250Script: pam_mass_rite_conversion
A Ruler repents to have their Excommunication lifted5250Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
An Excommunication is lifted5250Interaction: Lift Excommunication
A Christian Ruler constructs a new Temple Holding5250Automatic: on_building_completed

Reform→Concord

Takes over at 1250 points from 27 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler”, is worth 300 — 5 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler3005Automatic: on_title_gain
Completion of a Grand Cathedral1509Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 1 more
A Christian Ruler wins a Great Holy War1509War: Great Holy War; War: Great Holy War
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Antipope is deposed10013War: Challenge Head of Faith; War: Depose Challenger Head of Faith
A Christian Holy Site held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler10013Automatic: on_title_gain
Great Project Contribution5025Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
A prelate single-handedly bestowes an Empire upon a secular Ruler5025Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
An Ecumenical Council is hosted5025Activity: Ecumenical Council
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A new Clerical Region is created5025Interaction: Create Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Creation and 1 more
Great Project Contribution3536Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
The Head of Faith enacts a Papal Bull3042Event: The Bull of …; Event: The Bull of … and 1 more
A new Kingdom is created by, and is beholden to, a high prelate2550Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
The Head of Faith declares a popular Tenet as core2550Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
A sovereign repents to have their Excommunication lifted1584Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
A prelate single-handedly bestowes a Kingdom upon a secular Ruler1584Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A sovereign's Excommunication is lifted1584Interaction: Lift Excommunication
Ruler consecrates their bloodline1584Decision: Consecrate Bloodline; Event: Sacred Lineage
Clergy enforces a White Peace between Christian Rulers1584Interaction: Request White Peace; Event: pam_interactions_events.0084
A new Cardinal is appointed10125not found in the files
A King or higher completes a Pilgrimage10125Activity: Pilgrimage
A County is converted to a new Rite by a Mass Rite Conversion5250Script: pam_mass_rite_conversion
A Ruler repents to have their Excommunication lifted5250Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
An Excommunication is lifted5250Interaction: Lift Excommunication
A Christian Ruler constructs a new Temple Holding5250Automatic: on_building_completed

Crusade→Concord

Takes over at 1250 points from 27 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler”, is worth 300 — 5 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
The Jerusalem held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler3005Automatic: on_title_gain
Completion of a Grand Cathedral1509Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 1 more
A Christian Ruler wins a Great Holy War1509War: Great Holy War; War: Great Holy War
Shaped The Christian Church12510Decision: Guide the Christian Church
Shaped The Christian Church10013Decision: Guide the Christian Church
An Antipope is deposed10013War: Challenge Head of Faith; War: Depose Challenger Head of Faith
A Christian Holy Site held by a non-Christian Ruler is conquered by a Christian Ruler10013Automatic: on_title_gain
Great Project Contribution5025Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
A prelate single-handedly bestowes an Empire upon a secular Ruler5025Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
An Ecumenical Council is hosted5025Activity: Ecumenical Council
Shaped The Christian Church5025Decision: Guide the Christian Church
A new Clerical Region is created5025Interaction: Create Clerical Title; Interaction: Request Clerical Title Creation and 1 more
Great Project Contribution3536Script: pam_cathedral_01; Script: pam_cathedral_02 and 2 more
The Head of Faith enacts a Papal Bull3042Event: The Bull of …; Event: The Bull of … and 1 more
A new Kingdom is created by, and is beholden to, a high prelate2550Decision: Consecrate a New Kingdom; Interaction: Consecrate Kingdom and 2 more
The Head of Faith declares a popular Tenet as core2550Event: pam_clergy_events.0002
A sovereign repents to have their Excommunication lifted1584Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
A prelate single-handedly bestowes a Kingdom upon a secular Ruler1584Interaction: Beseech a Title; Interaction: Bestow Title and 3 more
A sovereign's Excommunication is lifted1584Interaction: Lift Excommunication
Ruler consecrates their bloodline1584Decision: Consecrate Bloodline; Event: Sacred Lineage
Clergy enforces a White Peace between Christian Rulers1584Interaction: Request White Peace; Event: pam_interactions_events.0084
A new Cardinal is appointed10125not found in the files
A King or higher completes a Pilgrimage10125Activity: Pilgrimage
A County is converted to a new Rite by a Mass Rite Conversion5250Script: pam_mass_rite_conversion
A Ruler repents to have their Excommunication lifted5250Interaction: Make Declaration of Repentance; Event: religious_interaction.1024
An Excommunication is lifted5250Interaction: Lift Excommunication
A Christian Ruler constructs a new Temple Holding5250Automatic: on_building_completed

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Who takes part

Main Power (Clerical) · Main Power (Secular) · Secondary Powers (Clerical) · Secondary Powers (Secular) · Heretics (Clerical) · Heretics (Secular)

Source: game/common/situation/situations/pam_christian_situation.txt (key the_christian_church), common/situation/catalysts, common/script_values and every trigger_situation_catalyst in common/ and events/, Crusader Kings III 1.20.1.2.

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