Struggle · Legacy of Persia
Iranian Intermezzo
- Region
- Ancient Persia, Kurdistan — 177 countiesmostly in Persia (36), Transoxiana (35), Khorasan (28), Jazira (20)
- Involved from the start
- 12 cultures, 9 faithsothers join when 50% of their counties lie in the region
- Starts in
- Unrest · next phase at 500 catalyst points
- Ends with
- Abbasid Humiliation, Renewed Caliphate, Iranian Resurgence, or the phase Concession
Iranian Intermezzo is a struggle in Crusader Kings III (Legacy of Persia) over Ancient Persia and Kurdistan (177 counties) with 3 phases: Stabilization, Unrest and Concession. It starts in Unrest. A culture or faith becomes involved when 50% of its counties lie in the region; 12 cultures and 9 faiths are involved from the start. Unrest takes over at 500 points; the biggest single push is "An important Character took the Decision to become a Detractor of the Caliphate" (25), 20 times alone. Concession takes over at 500 points; the biggest single push is "The Sunni … died violently" (25), 20 times alone. It ends with the decision Abbasid Humiliation, the decision Renewed Caliphate, the decision Iranian Resurgence and the Concession phase. Patch 1.20.1.2, from game/common/struggle/struggles/persian_struggle_script.txt.
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The fastest push into each phase
- Unrest (500 points)An important Character took the Decision to become a Detractor of the Caliphate: 25 — 20×
- Concession (500 points)The Sunni … died violently: 25 — 20×
- Stabilization (500 points)An important Character took the Decision to become a Supporter of Caliphal Authority: 25 — 20×
The Iranian Intermezzo depicts the tumultuous decline of the Abbasid Caliphate, in which Mesopotamia was ravaged by rebellions and power struggles and several Persian rulers asserted their independence. Though Involved Characters can have many agendas, most will want to either become a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and work towards restoring the power of the Caliphate, or a Detractor of the Caliphate and try to destroy it. The Struggle shifts between two Phases - Unrest and Stabilization.
Phases
Stabilization
A next phase takes over at 500 catalyst points · can turn into 2 phases
Despite the brewing troubles, the caliph still commands respect. Rebellions and factionalism are on the back foot, but the lords of Persia will not be brought easily to heel. The tension might spiral into Unrest, which would mean more chaos to come.
What it does (27 effects: war, faith, culture, other)
War
Everyone in the region
- Sending a Ward will establish a Truce with the Guardian
- Invasion and Conquest Casus Bellis are unavailable
Involved
- Men-at-Arms Recruitment Cost-50%
- Men-at-Arms Maintenance-25%
- Glory Hound Personality Energy+75
- Glory Hound Personality Boldness+75
Interlopers
Faith
Involved
- Forming an Alliance with another Involved ruler provides Piety
- Completing buildings in Temple Holdings provides Piety
- Becoming Friends with another Involved Character of the same Faith provides Piety
Culture
Involved
- Learning a new Language provides Prestige
- Granting a Title to a local noble provides Prestige
- Increasing the Development of a county with a different Culture increases Cultural Acceptance
- Releasing Prisoners of a different Culture provides Prestige
- Same Culture Opinion+10
- Opinion of Same Culture+10
- Cultural Acceptance Gain+50%
Other
Involved
- Unlocks the Befriend Scheme
- Unlocks the Commission Epic Decision for Independent Rulers and adds a chance to grant Claims
- Granting independence to a non-De Jure provides Renown
- Unlocks the Claim Throne Scheme for Vassals of the …
- The Dissolution Faction is less common but Claimant Factions are more common
- Dissolution Factions cannot be used against the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire
- Castle Buildings Construction Cost-30%
Interlopers
- The Dissolution Faction is less common but Claimant Factions are more common
Unrest
Starting phase · A next phase takes over at 500 catalyst points · can turn into 2 phases
Beset by rebellions and intrigues, the Caliphate crumbles. Ambitious warlords and cunning governors alike grasp at whatever power they can usurp, squabbling constantly. Over time, unless the situation is resolved by an Ending Phase, the realm will enter a Stabilization phase as desperate supporters claw back caliphal authority.
What it does (54 effects: war, faith, culture, other)
War
Everyone in the region
Their counties in the region:
- Supply Limit+100%
- Friendly Territory Levy Reinforcement Rate+100%
Involved
- The Install Loyalist Casus Belli is unlocked for Supporter of Caliphal Authority Rulers
- Offer Vassalization removes the Disloyal trait from recipients if successful
- The Subjugation Casus Belli is 20% cheaper for the holder of the Sunni Caliphate
- The Request Incursion Interaction is 50% cheaper against the Caliph
- Same heritage county advantage+5
- Mercenary Hire Cost-25%
- Led by owner extra advantage+5
Their counties in the region:
- Levy Size+100%
- Garrison Size-50%
Interlopers
- Mercenary Hire Cost-35%
- Led by owner extra advantage+10
Their counties in the region:
- Levy Size+50%
- Garrison Size-25%
Faith
Involved
- Completing buildings in Temple Holdings provides Piety
- The Demand Submission Interaction is unlocked for the the …
- Level of Devotion factors into Offer Vassalage acceptance chance
- Piety can be used to increase acceptance in Marriage proposals
- Converting a County gives Piety
- Converting a Involved Characters gives Piety
- Zealot Vassal Opinion+20
- Zealot Vassal Levy Contribution+50%
- Zealot Vassal Tax Contribution+50%
- Zealot Personality Vengefulness+75
- Zealot Personality Zeal+75
- Zealot Personality Boldness+50
- Temple Buildings Construction Cost-30%
Culture
Involved
- Befriending Involved Characters of the same Culture gives Prestige
- Helping a Claimant of the same Culture taking their Title gives Prestige
- Vassals of a different Culture are more likely to use the Minority Vassal Stance
- Minority Vassal Opinion-10
- Minority Vassal Tax Contribution-50%
- Minority Vassal Levy Contribution-50%
- Minority Personality Energy+50
- Minority Vassal Opinion (Different Faith)-10
Other
Involved
- Unlocks the Abandon Hook Interaction
- Unlocks the Claim Throne Scheme against Involved Rulers
- Successful Sway Schemes increase the success chance of the Offer Vassalization Interaction
- Successful Sway Schemes against disloyal Vassals have a chance of removing their Disloyal Trait
- Increases the balance point of the Scales of Power by +25 for Viziers
- House members challenge their House Head to a Trial-by-Combat in order to take their place
- The Dissolution Faction is less common but Claimant Factions are more common
- Dissolution Factions cannot be used against the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire
- Hostile scheme success chance+20%
- Claim Throne Phase Length100 days faster per Scheme Phase
Their counties in the region:
- Monthly county control decline at war+0.02/month
Interlopers
- The Dissolution Faction is less common but Claimant Factions are more common
Their counties in the region:
- Monthly county control decline at war+0.01/month
Uninvolved
Their counties in the region:
- Monthly county control decline at war+0.03/month
Concession
Ending phase: reaching it ends the struggle · progress towards it is kept between phases
Over time, as tensions in Persia calm down and both supporters and detractors of the Caliphate tire of constant bloodshed, the Iranian Intermezzo might come to end naturally: not with a bang, but with a whimper.
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 Stabilizationfrom 1 phase · biggest push: An important Character took the Decision to become a Supporter of Caliphal Authority (25)
Unrest→Stabilization
Takes over at 500 points from 22 catalysts. The biggest single push, “An important Character took the Decision to become a Supporter of Caliphal Authority”, is worth 25 — 20 times alone.
| What happens | Points | Times alone | Fired by |
|---|---|---|---|
| An important Character took the Decision to become a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 25 | 20 | Event: Announcements at the Friday Prayer |
| Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 25 | 20 | Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender |
| Successfully used the Install a Supporter Casus Belli | 10 | 50 | War: Install Loyalist |
| Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_war_started |
| Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender |
| Vassalized an Independent Ruler | 10 | 50 | Interaction: Move to Realm; Interaction: Offer Submission or Ruin and 8 more |
| Yearly Drift: 10 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity | 10 | 50 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| Convert a Detractor of the Caliphate Ruler | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_rite_change |
| Executed a Detractor of the Caliphate | 5 | 100 | Interaction: Execute |
| Obtained Title from an Uninvolved Interloper or Uninvolved | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_title_gain |
| Honorary guest | 5 | 100 | Activity: Coronation; Activity: Feast and 1 more |
| Reveal the Secret of a Detractor of the Caliphate Ruler | 5 | 100 | Event: …: As … Made …; Event: A Dark Secret and 36 more |
| Revealed Muslim Secret Faith | 5 | 100 | Event: Crypto-… |
| Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_war_started |
| A Detractor of the Caliphate becomes a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 5 | 100 | Interaction: Join My Side |
| A Detractor of the Caliphate Ruler is killed | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_death |
| Yearly Drift: 6 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity | 5 | 100 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| Imprisoned Detractor of the Caliphate | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_imprison |
| Learned Language | 3 | 167 | Event: Learn Language: Success! |
| Yearly Drift: 3 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity | 3 | 167 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of stability | 1 | 500 | Event: The Fate of Persia |
| Yearly Drift: 1 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity | 1 | 500 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
Into Unrestfrom 1 phase · biggest push: An important Character took the Decision to become a Detractor of the Caliphate (25)
Stabilization→Unrest
Takes over at 500 points from 23 catalysts. The biggest single push, “An important Character took the Decision to become a Detractor of the Caliphate”, is worth 25 — 20 times alone.
| What happens | Points | Times alone | Fired by |
|---|---|---|---|
| An important Character took the Decision to become a Detractor of the Caliphate | 25 | 20 | Event: Announcements at the Friday Prayer |
| Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Detractor of the Caliphate | 25 | 20 | Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender |
| Created a Cadet Branch | 10 | 50 | Decision: Create Cadet Branch; Interaction: Adopt as Successor and 9 more |
| Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Detractor of the Caliphate | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_war_started |
| Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Detractor of the Caliphate | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender |
| An important Character took the Find a New Faith for Persia Decision | 10 | 50 | Decision: Find a New Faith for Persia |
| Yearly Drift: 10 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity | 10 | 50 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Rival or Nemesis | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_set_relation_nemesis; Automatic: on_set_relation_rival |
| Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Detractor of the Caliphate | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_war_started |
| Executed a Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 5 | 100 | Interaction: Execute |
| Allied with foreign power | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_alliance_added |
| Reveal the Secret of a Supporter of Caliphal Authority Ruler | 5 | 100 | Event: …: As … Made …; Event: A Dark Secret and 36 more |
| Revealed non-Muslim Secret Faith | 5 | 100 | Event: Crypto-… |
| Convert a Supporter of Caliphal Authority Ruler | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_rite_change |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority becomes a Detractor of the Caliphate | 5 | 100 | Interaction: Join My Side |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority Ruler is killed | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_death |
| Usurp a Title which is part of the De Jure of Persian Empire | 5 | 100 | Automatic: on_title_gain_usurpation |
| Yearly Drift: 6 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity | 5 | 100 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| Acquire a Claim on a Title under the De Jure of Persian Empire | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_explicit_claim_gain |
| Imprisoned Supporter of Caliphal Authority | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_imprison |
| Yearly Drift: 3 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity | 3 | 167 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of shaking up the status quo | 1 | 500 | Event: The Fate of Persia |
| Yearly Drift: 1 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity | 1 | 500 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
Into Concessionfrom 2 phases · biggest push: The Sunni … died violently (25)
Stabilization→Concession
Takes over at 500 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Sunni … died violently”, is worth 25 — 20 times alone. Progress towards it is kept when the struggle changes phase.
| What happens | Points | Times alone | Fired by |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunni … died violently | 25 | 20 | Automatic: on_death |
| Yearly Drift: either the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire were destroyed | 20 | 25 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| The Sunni … died naturally | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_death |
| Holder of the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire lost a Civil War | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender |
| Hook abandoned | 3 | 167 | Interaction: Abandon Hook |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Best Friends or Soulmates | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_set_relation_best_friend; Automatic: on_set_relation_soulmate |
| Holder of the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire accepted a Faction's demands | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_faction_demand_accepted |
| Transferred to De Jure liege | 3 | 167 | Interaction: Grant Vassal |
| Lost a Title to Involved | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_title_gain; Automatic: on_war_won_attacker |
| Raided Involved Ruler | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_raid_action_completion |
| Someone is released from Prison without any demands made between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 3 | 167 | Interaction: Negotiate Release |
| Had a War end in White Peace | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_war_white_peace |
| Alliance formed between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 2 | 250 | Automatic: on_alliance_added |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Friends or Lovers | 1 | 500 | Automatic: on_set_relation_friend; Automatic: on_set_relation_lover |
| A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of finding a middle ground | 1 | 500 | Event: The Fate of Persia |
| A Gift or Artifact is sent between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 1 | 500 | Interaction: Gift Artifact; Interaction: Send Gift |
| Pardon granted | 1 | 500 | Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon |
Yearly Drift1 before 960, 2 from 960, 5 from 1000 (catalyst_fp3_yearly_time_out_ending_drift) | 1–5 | 100–500 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| Ransom an Involved Ruler between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 1 | 500 | Interaction: Pay Ransom |
Unrest→Concession
Takes over at 500 points from 19 catalysts. The biggest single push, “The Sunni … died violently”, is worth 25 — 20 times alone. Progress towards it is kept when the struggle changes phase.
| What happens | Points | Times alone | Fired by |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunni … died violently | 25 | 20 | Automatic: on_death |
| Yearly Drift: either the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire were destroyed | 20 | 25 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| The Sunni … died naturally | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_death |
| Holder of the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire lost a Civil War | 10 | 50 | Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender |
| Hook abandoned | 3 | 167 | Interaction: Abandon Hook |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Best Friends or Soulmates | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_set_relation_best_friend; Automatic: on_set_relation_soulmate |
| Holder of the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire accepted a Faction's demands | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_faction_demand_accepted |
| Transferred to De Jure liege | 3 | 167 | Interaction: Grant Vassal |
| Lost a Title to Involved | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_title_gain; Automatic: on_war_won_attacker |
| Raided Involved Ruler | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_raid_action_completion |
| Someone is released from Prison without any demands made between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 3 | 167 | Interaction: Negotiate Release |
| Had a War end in White Peace | 3 | 167 | Automatic: on_war_white_peace |
| Alliance formed between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 2 | 250 | Automatic: on_alliance_added |
| A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Friends or Lovers | 1 | 500 | Automatic: on_set_relation_friend; Automatic: on_set_relation_lover |
| A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of finding a middle ground | 1 | 500 | Event: The Fate of Persia |
| A Gift or Artifact is sent between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 1 | 500 | Interaction: Gift Artifact; Interaction: Send Gift |
| Pardon granted | 1 | 500 | Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon |
Yearly Drift1 before 960, 2 from 960, 5 from 1000 (catalyst_fp3_yearly_time_out_ending_drift) | 1–5 | 100–500 | Event: neutral_struggle.0001 |
| Ransom an Involved Ruler between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate | 1 | 500 | Interaction: Pay Ransom |
Every catalyst (64)
- A Detractor of the Caliphate becomes a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_turn_detractor_into_supporterUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Join My Side - A Detractor of the Caliphate Ruler is killed
catalyst_unnatural_death_detractorUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_death - A Gift or Artifact is sent between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_gift_supporter_detractor_rulerStabilization → Concession: 1 (500× alone); Unrest → Concession: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Gift Artifact; Interaction: Send Gift - A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of finding a middle ground
catalyst_coronation_event_concessionStabilization → Concession: 1 (500× alone); Unrest → Concession: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Event: The Fate of Persia - A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of shaking up the status quo
catalyst_coronation_event_unrestStabilization → Unrest: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Event: The Fate of Persia - A heated discussion between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate during a Coronation ended in loud support of stability
catalyst_coronation_event_stabilizationUnrest → Stabilization: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Event: The Fate of Persia - A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Best Friends or Soulmates
catalyst_became_best_friend_soulmate_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_set_relation_best_friend; Automatic: on_set_relation_soulmate - A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Friends or Lovers
catalyst_became_friend_lover_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 1 (500× alone); Unrest → Concession: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_set_relation_friend; Automatic: on_set_relation_lover - A Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate become Rival or Nemesis
catalyst_becomes_rival_supporter_detractorStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_set_relation_nemesis; Automatic: on_set_relation_rival - A Supporter of Caliphal Authority becomes a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_turn_supporter_into_detractorStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Join My Side - A Supporter of Caliphal Authority Ruler is killed
catalyst_unnatural_death_supporterStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_death - Acquire a Claim on a Title under the De Jure of Persian Empire
catalyst_gain_claim_on_title_fp3Stabilization → Unrest: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_explicit_claim_gain - Alliance formed between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_forming_alliance_between_supporter_detractor_rulersStabilization → Concession: 2 (250× alone); Unrest → Concession: 2 (250× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_alliance_added - Allied with foreign power
catalyst_forming_alliance_between_detractor_uninvolved_rulersStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_alliance_added - An important Character took the Decision to become a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_became_detractor_fp3Stabilization → Unrest: 25 (20× alone)Fired by: Event: Announcements at the Friday Prayer - An important Character took the Decision to become a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_became_supporter_fp3Unrest → Stabilization: 25 (20× alone)Fired by: Event: Announcements at the Friday Prayer - An important Character took the Find a New Faith for Persia Decision
catalyst_ruler_chooses_persian_faithStabilization → Unrest: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Decision: Find a New Faith for Persia - Convert a Detractor of the Caliphate Ruler
catalyst_detractor_forced_conversionUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_rite_change - Convert a Supporter of Caliphal Authority Ruler
catalyst_supporter_forced_conversionStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_rite_change - Created a Cadet Branch
catalyst_cadet_branch_createdStabilization → Unrest: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Decision: Create Cadet Branch; Interaction: Adopt as Successor; Interaction: Procure Estate and 8 more - Executed a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_execute_detractorUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Execute - Executed a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_execute_supporterStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Execute - Had a War end in White Peace
catalyst_war_ends_in_white_peace_between_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_white_peace - Holder of the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire accepted a Faction's demands
catalyst_caliph_or_emperor_accepts_faction_demandsStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_faction_demand_accepted - Holder of the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire lost a Civil War
catalyst_caliph_or_emperor_loses_revolt_warStabilization → Concession: 10 (50× alone); Unrest → Concession: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender - Honorary guest
catalyst_invite_involved_as_honorary_guests_to_feast_huntUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Activity: Coronation; Activity: Feast; Activity: Hunt - Hook abandoned
catalyst_abandon_hook_on_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Abandon Hook - Imprisoned Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_imprison_detractorUnrest → Stabilization: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_imprison - Imprisoned Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_imprison_supporterStabilization → Unrest: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_imprison - Learned Language
catalyst_learned_new_language_importantUnrest → Stabilization: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Event: Learn Language: Success! - Lost a Title to Involved
catalyst_interloper_uninvolved_gain_struggle_titlesStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_title_gain; Automatic: on_war_won_attacker - Obtained Title from an Uninvolved Interloper or Uninvolved
catalyst_gain_struggle_titles_from_interlopers_uninvolvedUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_title_gain - Pardon granted
catalyst_grants_pardon_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 1 (500× alone); Unrest → Concession: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon - Raided Involved Ruler
catalyst_raided_involvedStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_raid_action_completion - Ransom an Involved Ruler between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_ransom_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 1 (500× alone); Unrest → Concession: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Pay Ransom - Reveal the Secret of a Detractor of the Caliphate Ruler
catalyst_reveal_secret_detractorUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Event: …: As … Made …; Event: A Dark Secret; Event: A Forbidden Conviction and 35 more - Reveal the Secret of a Supporter of Caliphal Authority Ruler
catalyst_reveal_secret_supporterStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Event: …: As … Made …; Event: A Dark Secret; Event: A Forbidden Conviction and 35 more - Revealed Muslim Secret Faith
catalyst_revealed_secret_faith_islamUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Event: Crypto-… - Revealed non-Muslim Secret Faith
catalyst_revealed_secret_faith_non_islamStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Event: Crypto-… - Someone is released from Prison without any demands made between a Supporter of Caliphal Authority and Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_release_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Negotiate Release - Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_detractor_declare_unfair_war_within_the_regionStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_started - Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_supporter_declare_unfair_war_within_the_regionUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_started - Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_detractor_declare_fair_war_within_the_regionStabilization → Unrest: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_started - Start a War against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_supporter_declare_fair_war_within_the_regionUnrest → Stabilization: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_started - Successfully used the Install a Supporter Casus Belli
catalyst_install_loyalist_cbUnrest → Stabilization: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: War: Install Loyalist - The Sunni … died naturally
catalyst_caliph_died_naturallyStabilization → Concession: 10 (50× alone); Unrest → Concession: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_death - The Sunni … died violently
catalyst_caliph_died_violentlyStabilization → Concession: 25 (20× alone); Unrest → Concession: 25 (20× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_death - Transferred to De Jure liege
catalyst_grants_vassal_to_de_jure_liege_supporter_detractorStabilization → Concession: 3 (167× alone); Unrest → Concession: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Grant Vassal - Usurp a Title which is part of the De Jure of Persian Empire
catalyst_usurp_title_fp3Stabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_title_gain_usurpation - Vassalized an Independent Ruler
catalyst_vassalize_independent_rulerUnrest → Stabilization: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Interaction: Move to Realm; Interaction: Offer Submission or Ruin; Interaction: Offer Vassalage and 7 more - Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_detractor_win_unfair_war_within_the_regionStabilization → Unrest: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender - Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of lower Tier) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_supporter_win_unfair_war_within_the_regionUnrest → Stabilization: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender - Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Detractor of the Caliphate
catalyst_detractor_win_fair_war_within_the_regionStabilization → Unrest: 25 (20× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender - Win a War started against another Involved Ruler (of same Tier or higher) as a Supporter of Caliphal Authority
catalyst_supporter_win_fair_war_within_the_regionUnrest → Stabilization: 25 (20× alone)Fired by: Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender - Yearly Drift
catalyst_passing_of_timeStabilization → Concession: 1–5 (100–500× alone); Unrest → Concession: 1–5 (100–500× alone)Its points change: 1 before 960, 2 from 960, 5 from 1000 (catalyst_fp3_yearly_time_out_ending_drift)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 1 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_antagonistic_minimalStabilization → Unrest: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 1 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_harmonious_minimalUnrest → Stabilization: 1 (500× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 10 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_antagonistic_majorStabilization → Unrest: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 10 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_harmonious_majorUnrest → Stabilization: 10 (50× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 3 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_antagonistic_minorStabilization → Unrest: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 3 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_harmonious_minorUnrest → Stabilization: 3 (167× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 6 or more Involved House Heads with Antagonistic House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_antagonistic_mediumStabilization → Unrest: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: 6 or more Involved House Heads with Harmonious House Unity
catalyst_yearly_influential_house_is_harmonious_mediumUnrest → Stabilization: 5 (100× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001 - Yearly Drift: either the Sunni Caliphate or the Arabian Empire were destroyed
catalyst_missing_caliphate_or_arabian_empireStabilization → Concession: 20 (25× alone); Unrest → Concession: 20 (25× alone)Fired by: Event: neutral_struggle.0001
Other decisions tied to it
Decisions whose requirements or effects name the Iranian Intermezzo in the script.
Who is involved
The cultures and faiths the files make part of it from the start. Rulers are involved, interlopers or uninvolved — the game's encyclopedia explains each.
Cultures (12)
Persian · Kurdish · Daylamite · Baloch · Tajik · Afghan · Brahui · Sogdian · Khwarezmian · Bedouin · Mashriqi · Yemeni
Faiths (9)
Sunni · Shia · Kharijite · Mazdayasna · Khurmazdism · Khurramism · Afridunism · Mahayana · Nestorianism
Regions: Ancient Persia (177 counties), Kurdistan (18 counties); together 177 counties.
Source: game/common/struggle/struggles/persian_struggle_script.txt (key persian_struggle), common/struggle/catalysts, common/script_values, map_data/geographical_regions/geographical_region.txt with the de jure titles of common/landed_titles, and every activate_struggle_catalyst in common/ and events/, Crusader Kings III 1.20.1.2.