Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Artois

Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1423
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1423)
unless prevented by
Action C of 164220 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England
Action C of 164221 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England

Description

Jacqueline, the Countess of Hainaut and Holland, has, by dubious means, divorced our cousin the Duke of Brabant and has married the English Duke of Gloucester, the King's uncle. This sudden elopement endangers our deep influence in her domains and threatens to replace it with English influence instead. To add insult to injury, she and her new 'husband' (although to use the term is dubious, as many believe the union is bigamous) have landed an army in Hainaut in order to take complete control of the County!

Actions

A. How dare they!

• -50 relations with England
• Artois revolts

Burgundy — Not random

Will happen within 30 days of November 2, 1424
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1424)

Description

Despite having opposed Burgundy before, the childless Jan of Bavaria, pawnee of Luxemburg and claimant to Holland and Zeeland, in 1424 agreed to declare the Duke of Burgundy heir to his claim on the succession to the Dutch Wittelsbach possessions. Burgundy profited from this testament already in January 1425 when Jan died, probably poisoned, and Philip the Good inherited Holland from Jan, and was accepted as 'regent' by his cousin Jan IV of Brabant, who in theory was still rightful owner of Holland.

Actions

A. Magnifique

• Artois will be considered a national province
• Holland will be considered a national province
• Gain an alliance with Luxemburg
• +100 relations with Luxemburg

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Brabant
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 182302 - Foundation of the university of Leuven for Brabant has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1425
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1426)

Description

Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, the K.U.Leuven bears the honour of being the oldest Catholic university in the world still in existence and the oldest university in the Low Countries. In its early days this University was modeled on the universities of Paris, Cologne and Vienna. In a short time it grew into one of the largest and most renowned universities in Europe. Its academic fame attracted scientists who have made valuable contributions to European culture. Let us enumerate a few renowned names: In the 16th century the humanist, Desiderius Erasmus, lectured here. He founded the Collegium Trilingue in 1517 for the study of Hebrew, Latin and Greek - the first of its kind. The tutor of the young emperor Charles V, Adriaan Cardinal Florensz of Utrecht, was a professor here before being elected in 1522 as the last non-Italian Pope before Pope John Paul II. The philologist, legal scholar and historian, Justus Lipsius, taught here for years.

Actions

A. Found the university

• Infrastructure tech investment: +150
• +1 diplomats
• +1 missionaries
• +10 relations with Papal States
• -45
• Event 182302 - Foundation of the university of Leuven for Brabant will never fire

B. Our money is better spend on a hall for wool

• Trade tech investment: +150
• +1 merchants
• -45

C. We better keep the money in our pockets

• -10 relations with Papal States
• -1 victory points

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 164220 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England has already occurred
  • Event 164221 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England has already occurred
• England exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Event 164226 - Treaty of Amsterdam for England has already occurred
  • England owns Artois

Will happen within 15 days of July 2, 1428
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1435)
unless prevented by
Action B, C of 164220 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England
Action B, C of 164221 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England

Description

Jacqueline's attempt to secure her inheritance of the lowlands has failed miserably, and her pitiful rebellion has disintegrated. Moreover, her English husband has abandoned her and a papal decree has annulled the marriage. Imprisoned at Ghent, Jacqueline was forced to sign the Treaty of Delft, which recognized her as nominal countess and Philip Duke of Burgundy as her administrator and heir.

Actions

A. Good!

• Stability +1
• -25 relations with England

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 164220 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England has already occurred
  • Event 164221 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England has already occurred
• England exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Event 164226 - Treaty of Amsterdam for England has already occurred
  • England owns Artois
  • England and Burgundy are at war
  • England and Brabant are at war

Will happen within 15 days of July 2, 1428
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1435)
unless prevented by
Action A, C of 164220 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England
Action A, C of 164221 - Jacqueline of Hainault for England

Description

Jacqueline's attempt to secure her inheritance of the lowlands has failed miserably, and her pitiful rebellion has disintegrated. Moreover, her English husband has abandoned her and a papal decree has annulled the marriage. Imprisoned at Ghent, she's was forced to sign the Treaty of Delft, which recognized her as nominal countess and Philip Duke of Burgundy as her administrator and heir. Burgundy has dealt a terrific blow to England's prestige.

Actions

A. Good!

• Stability +1
• -50 relations with England

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Country has at least 4 non-colonial provinces
• Own Flandern
• Control Flandern

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1430
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1431)

Description

The Order of the Golden Fleece was established in 1430 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy in celebration of the prosperous and wealthy domains united in his person that ran from Flanders to Switzerland. He also used it to keep the local nobility attached to him.

Actions

A. Found this order in our honour

• Aristocracy +1
• Centralization +1
• Stability +1
• -250

B. It costs way too much

• -5 victory points

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Flandern
• Centralization is at 3 or higher

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1430
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1440)

Description

During the Burgundian reign over Flanders many cities revolted against the infringement of their rights and autonomy. In 1435-36 Bruges revolted and in 1453 Ghent. The duke succeeded in putting down these revolts because with all his newly aquired lands he was no longer dependent on the cities.

Actions

A. Damn!

• Revolt risk value in Flandern +2
• Infrastructure tech investment: -75

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Brabant
• Control Brabant

Will happen within 1 days of January 2, 1430
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1440)

Description

The Duchy of Burgundy was originally a French state, but with the acquisitions of Flanders, Hainault, and Namur the core of the duchy shifted North to the Netherlands. In time Burgundian monarchs absorbed Dutch culture, and when Brussels fell into the hands of Philip the Good he decided to move his royal court.

Actions

A. Move to Brussels and focus expansion throughout the Lowlands

• Stability -2
• Move capital to Brabant
• Brabant will be considered a national province
• Set flag [Lowlands] for events
• dutch will become an accepted culture
• Event 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy will never fire
• Centralization +1

B. Remain in Dijon and focus on subjugating France

• +100 relations with England
• -50 relations with France
• Event 75003 - The sale of Guelders for Guelders will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Burgundy owns Flandern
• Centralization is at 3 or higher

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1436
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1436)

Description

The cities of the low countries did not take kindly to the efforts of the Dukes of Burgundy to bring them under central control and in 1436 the people of Bruges rose in revolt.

Actions

A. Suppress the revolt

• Flandern revolts
• Stability -1

B. Allow the cities of the low countries more autonomy

• Centralization -1

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Stability is at 3 or higher
• Country is not at war
• Burgundy owns Holland
• Burgundy owns Zeeland
• Burgundy owns Brabant
• Burgundy owns Artois
• Burgundy owns Flandern
• Burgundy owns Franche-Comté
• Burgundy owns Bourgogne
• Austria exists

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1447
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1447)
unless prevented by
Action A of 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy

Description

After the death of Louis the Pious in 840 the Carolingian Empire was divided between his three sons. Two of these Kingdoms would survive to become France and the Holy Roman Empire. The third Kingdom, Lotharingia, dwindled and was upon the death of King Zwentibold absorbed into Germany. Twice during his reign Philip the Good requested from Emperor Frederick III the vacant crown of Lotharingia.

Actions

A. Request the crown of Lotharingia

• Event 28005 - Philip the Good requests the Lotharingian crown for Austria is triggered immediately
• -50 relations with Lorraine
• -50 relations with Switzerland
• -50 relations with France

B. Do not request the crown of Lotharingia

• +50 relations with Austria

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Burgundy owns Flandern
• Centralization is at 3 or higher

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1451
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1451)

Description

The cities of the low countries did not take kindly to the efforts of the Dukes of Burgundy to bring them under central control and in 1451 the people of Ghent rose in a revolt that took two years to crush.

Actions

A. Suppress the revolt

• Flandern revolts
• Stability -1
• Revolt risk value in Flandern +12

B. Allow the cities of the low countries more autonomy

• Centralization -1
• Event 28011 - The defeat of Ghent for Burgundy will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Burgundy owns Flandern
• Burgundy controls Flandern
• Event 28010 - Unrest in Ghent for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1453
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1453)
unless prevented by
Action B of 28010 - Unrest in Ghent for Burgundy

Description

After two years the commune of Ghent was defeated at Gavre, enabling Philip the Good to strengthen his authority in Flanders.

Actions

A. Suppress the revolt

• Centralization +1
• Revolt risk value in Flandern -12

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Country is not at war
• Own Artois
• Control Artois

Will happen within 60 days of February 18, 1454
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1459)

Description

On February 17, 1454, a most remarkable feast took place at Duke Phillip the Good’s primary residence at Lille. Philip, the third and in some ways most successful of the four Valois dukes of Burgundy, was well known for arranging magnificent and spectacular events, but this one was destined to top them all. Rather conveniently, Philip had a vow written out which he passed to the herald to read out, after which he repeated his vow to take up the cross, as long as the King of France or his regent went as well, or to go alone as long as his own lands were secure and peaceful. He then went on to swear to seek out the Ottoman leader and defeat him in single combat. In what appears to have been a carefully organised rush of enthusiasm, his son Charles, Count of Charolais, immediately made similar oaths, as did the Duke of Cleves. Alas the crusade to free Constantinople never happened. Philip announced sweeping reforms to his finances, explicitly stated as being to raise money for the crusade, and seriously cut back on domestic expenses and pensions. He completely reformed his revenue raising mechanisms, and made them far more efficient.

Actions

A. Yes, let's feast

• -5 badboy
• +80 relations with Austria
• +30 relations with Genoa
• +50 relations with France
• +20 relations with Cleves
• +30 relations with Venice
• +20 relations with Guelders
• +50 relations with Papal States
• +200

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 137303 - Revolts in Flanders for Burgundy has already occurred
• Own Flandern

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1455
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1457)

Description

Due to the growing power of the Burgundian monarchs, rebellious cities were soon put in line.

Actions

A. OK

• Revolt risk value in Flandern -2

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Ile de France
• Control Ile de France
• Control Champagne
• None of the following must occur:
  • France exists
  • Dauphiné exists
  • Event 137074 - The Throne of France for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1462
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1476)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 137074 - The Throne of France for Burgundy
Action A of 137075 - The Estate of Charles the Bold for Burgundy
Action A of 28006 - King Philip for Burgundy
Action A of 137000 - The Burgundian Capital for Burgundy

Description

Since the Early Medieval times one of the most powerful Frankish Kingdoms had been centered at Paris and around Ile-de-France from which it took its name. Later on one of its Kings managed not only to unite the large area formerly called 'Gallia', but also to conquer most of Germany, Northern Italy and become chosen as Holy Roman Emperor, namely Charlemagne. His heritage was very powerful and important. The Duke of Normandy might be the most powerful man in France, but he was not France, only the French King was never so powerless. The Legacy of Charlemagne lived on and the greatest wish of man powerful monarch was bear the Crown of France...

Actions

A. France is reborn with me

• +100 victory points
• Centralization +3
• Stability +1
• Move capital to Ile de France
• Flag graphics set to default
• Become France
• +15000 infantry in Ile de France
• +10000 cavalry in Ile de France
• +30 artillery in Ile de France
• Champagne will be considered a national province
• Calais will be considered a national province
• Picardie will be considered a national province
• Caux will be considered a national province
• Ile de France will be considered a national province
• Nivernais will be considered a national province
• Dauphiné will be considered a national province
• Lyonnais will be considered a national province
• Berri will be considered a national province
• Orléanais will be considered a national province
• Maine will be considered a national province
• Normandie will be considered a national province
• Vendée will be considered a national province
• Poitou will be considered a national province
• Limousin will be considered a national province
• Auvergne will be considered a national province
• Cévennes will be considered a national province
• Languedoc will be considered a national province
• Guyenne will be considered a national province
• Gascogne will be considered a national province
• Béarn will be considered a national province
• Revolt risk value in Champagne -5
• Revolt risk value in Caux -5
• Revolt risk value in Ile de France -5
• Revolt risk value in Nivernais -5
• Revolt risk value in Normandie -5
• Event 137048 - The end of the Dauphinist rebellion for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 28004 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 28007 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire

B. Let France rest in peace

• -200 victory points
• Stability -1
• Revolt risk value in Champagne -5
• Revolt risk value in Caux -5
• Revolt risk value in Ile de France -5
• Revolt risk value in Nivernais -5
• Revolt risk value in Normandie -5
• +150 relations with England
• +150 relations with Austria
• +150 relations with Spain
• Event 137048 - The end of the Dauphinist rebellion for Burgundy will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 137062 - Dauphinists Rebel for Burgundy has already occurred
• None of the following must occur:
  • France exists
  • Dauphiné exists
  • Event 137074 - The Throne of France for Burgundy has already occurred
  • Event 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Own Caux
  • Own Ile de France
  • Own Nivernais
  • Own Champagne
  • Own Normandie

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1462
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 137074 - The Throne of France for Burgundy
Action A, B of 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy

Description

Without any support, Dauphinist rebellion finally vanished...

Actions

A. Good!

• Revolt risk value in Caux -5
• Revolt risk value in Ile de France -5
• Revolt risk value in Nivernais -5
• Revolt risk value in Champagne -5
• Revolt risk value in Normandie -5

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Stability is at 3 or higher
• Country is not at war
• Burgundy owns Holland
• Burgundy owns Zeeland
• Burgundy owns Luxembourg
• Burgundy owns Brabant
• Burgundy owns Artois
• Burgundy owns Flandern
• Burgundy owns Franche-Comté
• Burgundy owns Bourgogne
• Austria exists
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Country is controlled by AI
  • All of the following must occur:
    • Country is controlled by human
    • The following must not occur:
      • Relations with Austria are at 170 or higher
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 137049 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1463
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1463)
unless prevented by
Action A of 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy
Action A of 28006 - King Philip for Burgundy
Action A, B of 137049 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy

Description

After the death of Louis the Pious in 840 the Carolingian Empire was divided between his three sons. Two of these Kingdoms would survive to become France and the Holy Roman Empire. The third Kingdom, Lotharingia, dwindled and was upon the death of King Zwentibold absorbed into Germany. Twice during his reign Philip the Good requested from Emperor Frederick III the vacant crown of Lotharingia.

Actions

A. Request the crown of Lotharingia

• Event 28008 - Philip the Good requests the Lotharingian crown for Austria is triggered immediately
• -50 relations with Lorraine
• -50 relations with Switzerland
• -50 relations with France
• Event 137049 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire

B. Do not request the crown of Lotharingia

• +50 relations with Austria
• Event 137049 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Stability is at 3 or higher
• Country is not at war
• Burgundy owns Holland
• Burgundy owns Zeeland
• Burgundy owns Luxembourg
• Burgundy owns Brabant
• Burgundy owns Artois
• Burgundy owns Flandern
• Burgundy owns Franche-Comté
• Burgundy owns Bourgogne
• All of the following must occur:
  • Country is controlled by human
  • Relations with Austria are at 170 or higher
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 28007 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1463
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1463)
unless prevented by
Action A of 28006 - King Philip for Burgundy
Action A, B of 28007 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy

Description

After the death of Louis the Pious in 840 the Carolingian Empire was divided between his three sons. Two of these Kingdoms would survive to become France and the Holy Roman Empire. The third Kingdom, Lotharingia, dwindled and was upon the death of King Zwentibold absorbed into Germany. Twice during his reign Philip the Good requested from Emperor Frederick III the vacant crown of Lotharingia.

Actions

A. Request the crown of Lotharingia

• Event 179123 - Philip the Good requests the Lotharingian crown for Austria is triggered immediately
• -50 relations with Lorraine
• -50 relations with Switzerland
• -50 relations with France
• Event 28007 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire

B. Do not request the crown of Lotharingia

• +50 relations with Austria
• Event 28007 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Burgundy owns Brabant
• Centralization is at 3 or higher

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1465
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1465)

Description

The cities of the low countries did not take kindly to the efforts of the Dukes of Burgundy to bring them under central control and in 1465 the people of Liege rose in revolt.

Actions

A. Suppress the revolt

• Brabant revolts
• Stability -1

B. Allow the cities of the low countries more autonomy

• Centralization -1

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Country has at least 4 non-colonial provinces

Will happen within 120 days of January 2, 1471
Checked again every 120 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1472)

Description

During the reign of Philip the Good the quality of the armies provided by the feudal levy had declined, the men-at-arms were ill-equiped and poorly skilled, the armed valets that in other armies fought alongside their masters were all but absent and not all nobles were able or willing to heed the call to muster. Nor could the disciplined city militias of the low countries be relied upon as the city governments were often in oposition to the Dukes of Burgundy. In 1471 a decision was finally made to reform the army. At the core of the new army would be the best mercenaries available: English longbowmen, German pikemen, Italian crossbowmen and men-at-arms from throughout Christendom.

Actions

A. Strengthen the army with mercenaries

• -400
• Land +1
• Quality +4
• Aristocracy -1
• +5000 cavalry in the capital province
• +5000 infantry in the capital province
• +20 artillery in the capital province
• Land tech investment: +250

B. Reform the feudal troops

• Centralization +1
• Aristocracy +2
• Serfdom +1
• Stability +2

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Switzerland exists
• Own Alsace

Will happen within 30 days of August 2, 1473
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 2, 1476)

Description

The Alsatians dared to overthrow our local governor!

Actions

A. Well...

• Alsace revolts
• Event 20301 - Grandson and Morat for Switzerland is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• France exists
• Flag [Lowlands] is set
• Event 170059 - The French claim on Burgundian lands for France has already occurred

Will happen within 10 days of January 6, 1477
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1477)
unless prevented by
Action B of 170059 - The French claim on Burgundian lands for France

Description

King Louis XI argued that Burgundy's appanage had been granted with an exclusive clause that, in light of no legitimate male heirs, the Duchy of Burgundy would revert to the Crown. His legal argument was strongest for the case of Bourgogne, the current Duchy of Burgundy's ancestral lands. Nevertheless, King Louis extended his legal argument to include counties that the Dukes of Burgundy had inherited throughout their tenures.

Actions

A. There is nothing we can do

• Cede Champagne to France
• Cede Caux to France
• Cede Ile de France to France
• Cede Nivernais to France
• Cede Dauphiné to France
• Cede Lyonnais to France
• Cede Bourgogne to France
• Cede Berri to France
• Cede Orléanais to France
• Cede Maine to France
• Cede Normandie to France
• Cede Vendée to France
• Cede Poitou to France
• Cede Limousin to France
• Cede Auvergne to France
• Cede Cévennes to France
• Cede Languedoc to France
• Cede Guyenne to France
• Cede Gascogne to France
• Cede Béarn to France

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• France exists
• Event 170059 - The French claim on Burgundian lands for France has already occurred
• The following must not occur:
  • Flag [Lowlands] is set

Will happen within 10 days of January 6, 1477
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1477)
unless prevented by
Action B of 170059 - The French claim on Burgundian lands for France

Description

King Louis XI argued that Burgundy's appanage had been granted with an exclusive clause that, in light of no legitimate male heirs, the Duchy of Burgundy would revert to the Crown. His legal argument was strongest for the case of Bourgogne, the current Duchy of Burgundy's ancestral lands. Nevertheless, King Louis extended his legal argument to include counties that the Dukes of Burgundy had inherited throughout their tenures.

Actions

A. There is nothing we can do

• Cede Champagne to France
• Cede Caux to France
• Cede Ile de France to France
• Cede Nivernais to France
• Cede Dauphiné to France
• Cede Lyonnais to France
• Cede Berri to France
• Cede Orléanais to France
• Cede Maine to France
• Cede Normandie to France
• Cede Vendée to France
• Cede Poitou to France
• Cede Limousin to France
• Cede Auvergne to France
• Cede Cévennes to France
• Cede Languedoc to France
• Cede Guyenne to France
• Cede Gascogne to France
• Cede Béarn to France

Burgundy — Not random

Will happen on January 6, 1477

Description

Charles 'the Bold' Duke of Burgundy died unexpectedly at the age of 43. Leaving no male successors, Charles's departure plunged his Duchy into a lengthy period of instability. His only heir, Mary, a daughter from his first marriage with Isabella of Bourbon, was merely nineteen years of age when she assumed the command Burgundy, a Duchy on the verge of breaking apart. King Louis XI of France immediately claimed Burgundy's fiefdoms in the French realm.

Actions

A. We will need allies...

• Stability -3
• Centralization -1
• Revolt risk value in Geldre +10
• Revolt risk value in Holland +10
• Revolt risk value in Zeeland +10
• Revolt risk value in Brabant +10
• Revolt risk value in Artois +10
• Revolt risk value in Flandern +10
• -5 badboy
• Event 170059 - The French claim on Burgundian lands for France is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Lowlands] is set

Will happen within 30 days of February 2, 1477
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1477)

Description

In the chaotic and volitile political environment that followed the demise of Burgundy's most aggressive ruler, Charles 'the Bold', Mary, Duchess of Burgundy and daughter of Charles, was inevitably forced by her disgruntled subjects in the lowlands to sign the 'Great Privilege' in order to obtain their assistance against the aggression of the King of France, Louis XI. The Charter of Rights obtained from Mary restored to the Flemish burghs all the local and communal rights which had been abolished by the arbitrary decrees of Mary's predecessors in their efforts to create a centralized state in the Low Countries. Declarations of war, peace treaties, and taxation, among other issues, were now subject to the consent of the Three Estates in the Low Countries.

Actions

A. Abide in order to acquire assistance and defend the duchy

• Stability +1
• -10 badboy
• +100
• +10000 infantry in the capital province
• +4000 cavalry in the capital province
• Revolt risk value in Geldre -10
• Revolt risk value in Holland -10
• Revolt risk value in Zeeland -10
• Revolt risk value in Brabant -10
• Revolt risk value in Artois -10
• Revolt risk value in Flandern -10
• Aristocracy -1
• Centralization -1
• Event 137312 - The Lowland Rebellion is Crushed for Burgundy will never fire

B. Refuse to relinquish any hold on the Low Countries...

• The capital province revolts
• The capital province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Event 137021 - The new Archduke of Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• France exists

Will happen on August 19, 1477

Description

Mary of Valois was the only daughter of Charles le Téméraire (Charles the Bold) and so heiress of all the rich Burgundian domains from the Saone River up to the Low Countries. When her father died in 1477 at the age of 43, Mary was only nineteen and Louis XI of France seized the opportunity provided with his rival's death to take possession of the duchy of Burgundy and also of Franche-Comté, Picardie and Artois. He justified his military intervention with the fact that these lands had always been fiefs to the French crown and that with Charles' death, the last member of the French Valois dynasty they had 'de facto', according to the salic law, reverted to France. But the choice of which prince should marry the duchess would be of particular importance for the future political and economical stability of Western Europe, so he urged Mary to accept his son, the Dauphin Charles, as husband, in order to secure the inheritance of the Low Countries for his descendants too, even by force of arms if necessary. Mary, however, distrusted Louis and declined any French support and offer of marriage but, in order to be recognized as legitimate ruler over the Low Countries and to get financial and military help of Flemish cities against the French aggression, she made so great concessions as to reduce the Burgundian states effectively to a sort of federation of provinces. Satisfied that the country was sufficiently weakened and disorganized, Louis XI ordered his army into Artois and Hainault, but the imminence of danger seemed to revive in the Burgundian provinces a spirit of loyalty towards the Valois heiress and arrangements were made for the marriage of Mary with Maximilian of Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III. The alliance with the Empire was intended to save the inheritance of the young princess from the French hands. However it would result in thereafter making Low Countries direct dominions of the House of Habsburg. The marriage between Mary and Maximilian was hastily celebrated at Ghent on 18 August 1477.

Actions

A. Marry the Archduke of Austria

Conditions

• Austria exists

Effects

• Conditions:
  
  • The following must not occur:
    • Burgundy is a vassal of Austria
  Break vassalization with -1
• Stability +4
• Gain a royal marriage with Austria
• Set flag [Habsburg] for events
• -50 relations with France
• Leader Maximilian becomes active
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Cleves
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Palatinate
• Grant independence to Oldenburg
• Grant independence to Bremen
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• -10 badboy
• Geldre revolts
• Flandern revolts
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Alsace will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 3319 - The Valois inheritance of Burgundy for France will never fire
• Event 137046 - The House of Kleve-Mark settles in Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 137044 - The House of Wittelsbach settles in Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 322028 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Tyrol will never fire
• Event 179153 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Austria will never fire

B. Marry the Dauphin of France (End Game)

• Break vassalization with -1
• Gain a royal marriage with France
• Grant independence to Guelders
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Cleves
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Palatinate
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• Münster revolts
• Münster revolts
• Oldenburg revolts
• Oldenburg revolts
• Bremen revolts
• Bremen revolts
• Cede Alsace to Austria
• Cede Baden to Austria
• Cede Franche-Comté to Austria
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria will never fire
• Event 137046 - The House of Kleve-Mark settles in Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 137044 - The House of Wittelsbach settles in Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 3180 - France inherits Burgundy for Austria is triggered immediately

C. Marry another Prince instead

• Stability +2
• Set flag [German_suitor] for events
• Land tech investment: +1000
• Aristocracy -1
• Centralization +2
• Innovativeness +1
• Mercantilism -2
• Quality +1
• Serfdom -2
• +50 relations with England
• -150 relations with France
• -150 relations with Austria
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
• Monarch Philippe IV will never rule
• Monarch Charles II will never rule
• Monarch Philippe V * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe VI * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe VII * will never rule
• Monarch Charles III * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe VIII * will never rule
• Monarch Ferdinand Ier * will never rule
• Monarch Charles IV * will never rule
• Monarch Charles V * will never rule
• Monarch Ferdinand II * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe IV * becomes active
• Monarch Charles II * becomes active
• Monarch Jean II * becomes active
• Monarch Henri Ier * becomes active
• Monarch Charles III * becomes active
• Monarch Philippe V * becomes active
• Monarch Marie * becomes active
• Monarch Charles IV * becomes active
• Monarch Jean III * becomes active
• Monarch Henri II * becomes active
• Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria will never fire
• Event 3319 - The Valois inheritance of Burgundy for France will never fire
• Event 22007 - The sale of Friesland for Meissen will never fire
• Event 273037 - The sale of Friesland for Saxony will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 164180 - English Final Victory for England has already occurred
• None of the following must occur:
  • France exists
  • Event 20007 - The glory of France is reborn for France has already occurred
  • Event 137074 - The Throne of France for Burgundy has already occurred
  • Event 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy has already occurred
• England exists

Will happen on August 19, 1477

Description

Mary of Valois was the only daughter of Charles le Téméraire (Charles the Bold) and so heiress of all the rich Burgundian domains from the Saone River up to the Low Countries. When her father died in 1477 at the age of 43, Mary was only nineteen. The Duchy of Burgundy was one of the largest medieval states in Western Europe, covering most of the Low Countries (today's Belgium and Holland), Luxembourg and Franche-Comté. By marriage Mary would pass the lands of her father to Austria, but what would have happened if Charles the Bold would have survived the world will never know. We can only speculate...

Actions

A. Marry the Archduke of Austria

Conditions

• Austria exists

Effects

• Break vassalization with England
• Conditions:
  
  • The following must not occur:
    • Burgundy is a vassal of Austria
  Break vassalization with -1
• Stability +2
• Gain a royal marriage with Austria
• Set flag [Habsburg] for events
• Leader Maximilian becomes active
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Cleves
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Palatinate
• Grant independence to Oldenburg
• Grant independence to Bremen
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• Geldre revolts
• Flandern revolts
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Alsace will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 137046 - The House of Kleve-Mark settles in Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 137044 - The House of Wittelsbach settles in Burgundy for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 322028 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Tyrol will never fire
• Event 179153 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Austria will never fire
• Event 20048 - English claim on Burgundian lands for England is triggered immediately

B. Marry another Prince instead

• Stability +2
• Set flag [German_suitor] for events
• Land tech investment: +1000
• Aristocracy -1
• Centralization +2
• Innovativeness +1
• Mercantilism -2
• Quality +1
• Serfdom -2
• +50 relations with England
• -150 relations with France
• -150 relations with Austria
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
• Monarch Philippe IV will never rule
• Monarch Charles II will never rule
• Monarch Philippe V * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe VI * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe VII * will never rule
• Monarch Charles III * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe VIII * will never rule
• Monarch Ferdinand Ier * will never rule
• Monarch Charles IV * will never rule
• Monarch Charles V * will never rule
• Monarch Ferdinand II * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe IV * becomes active
• Monarch Charles II * becomes active
• Monarch Jean II * becomes active
• Monarch Henri Ier * becomes active
• Monarch Charles III * becomes active
• Monarch Philippe V * becomes active
• Monarch Marie * becomes active
• Monarch Charles IV * becomes active
• Monarch Jean III * becomes active
• Monarch Henri II * becomes active
• Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria will never fire
• Event 22007 - The sale of Friesland for Meissen will never fire
• Event 273037 - The sale of Friesland for Saxony will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Lowlands] is set
• Flag [German_suitor] is set
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Cleves exists
  • Palatinate exists
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • The following must not occur:
    • Burgundy and Cleves are at war
  • The following must not occur:
    • Burgundy and Palatinate are at war

Will happen within 20 days of August 20, 1477
Checked again every 20 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 27, 1482)

Description

With the Great Privilege granted, the Flemish cities willingly raised a force of 34,000 men to resist the French invasion, and adequate means for carrying on the war. But the French aggression forced Archduchess Mary to make a decision about the choice of an husband capable to save the Burgundian dominions from the eager hands of Louis XI of France. She refused Louis XI' offer to marry the Dauphin and cancelled the promise of marriage previously made to Maximilian of Habsburg, as both solutions would mean the end of independence from France or the Empire. However arrangements for a marriage were to be hastened and for sure other suitors wouldn't miss the opportunity to get the Burgundian throne. Amongst Mary's suitors, 'Philipp der Edelmütige', a German noble member of the Palatine branch of the House of Wittesbach and Imperial Kurfürst (Elector Palatine) and 'Johann II Duke of Cleves-Mark', another German prince. Both of them would provide substantial diplomatic, military and other ressources nearby in order to support a free and still independent Burgundy against any French aggression. By marrying a local noble such as 'Filips van Kleef' (Philip of Cleves) Lord of Ravenstein (German born but Flemish grown up member of a noble and powerful family with blood relations to the Valois dynasty) Burgundy would wholly benefit from the allegiance of the Flemish cities. However she will be on her own.

Actions

A. Marry Johann von Kleve-Mark

AI chance: 49%

Conditions

• Cleves exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Burgundy and Cleves are at war

Effects

• Set flag [Kleve] for events
• Gain a royal marriage with Cleves
• Gain an alliance with Cleves
• Monarch Philippe IV * will never rule
• Monarch Charles II * will never rule
• Monarch Jean II * will never rule
• Monarch Henri Ier * will never rule
• Monarch Charles III * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe V * will never rule
• Monarch Marie * will never rule
• Monarch Charles IV * will never rule
• Monarch Jean III * will never rule
• Monarch Henri II * will never rule
• Monarch Jean II ° becomes active
• Monarch Jean III * becomes active
• Monarch Guillaume Ier * becomes active
• Monarch Jean Guillaume * becomes active
• Monarch Jean IV * becomes active
• Monarch Adolphe Ier * becomes active
• Monarch Jean Frédéric * becomes active
• Monarch Frédéric Guillaume * becomes active
• Monarch Adolphe II * becomes active
• Event 200013 - Refugees from the Netherlands for Cleves will never fire
• Event 235008 - The succession in Jülich-Berg for Berg will never fire
• Event 200020 - The marriage with Mary of Burgundy for Cleves is triggered immediately

B. Marry the Palatine Kurfürst

AI chance: 49%

Conditions

• Palatinate exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Burgundy and Palatinate are at war

Effects

• Set flag [Palatine] for events
• Gain a royal marriage with Palatinate
• Gain an alliance with Palatinate
• Monarch Philippe IV * will never rule
• Monarch Charles II * will never rule
• Monarch Jean II * will never rule
• Monarch Henri Ier * will never rule
• Monarch Charles III * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe V * will never rule
• Monarch Marie * will never rule
• Monarch Charles IV * will never rule
• Monarch Jean III * will never rule
• Monarch Henri II * will never rule
• Monarch Philippe IV ° becomes active
• Monarch Louis Ier ° becomes active
• Monarch Frédéric Ier * becomes active
• Monarch Othon Henri * becomes active
• Monarch Frédéric II * becomes active
• Monarch Louis II * becomes active
• Monarch Frédéric III * becomes active
• Monarch Frédéric IV * becomes active
• Monarch Maximilien Ier * becomes active
• Monarch Charles Louis * becomes active
• Monarch Charles II * becomes active
• Monarch Philippe Guillaume * becomes active
• Monarch Jean Guillaume * becomes active
• Monarch Charles Philippe * becomes active
• Monarch Charles Théodore * becomes active
• Monarch Maximilien II * becomes active
• Event 125006 - War of Succession in Landshut for Bavaria will never fire
• Event 179001 - The rewards of mediation for Austria will never fire
• Event 255010 - The marriage with Mary of Burgundy for Palatinate is triggered immediately

C. Marry the Lord of Ravenstein

AI chance: 2%

• Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 6 months
• -5 victory points

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 137311 - The Great Privilege for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 200 days of January 2, 1479
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1480)
unless prevented by
Action A of 137311 - The Great Privilege for Burgundy

Description

With the failure of the negotiations with the burghers of the Lowlands and Mary's subsequent temporary inability to enforce rule and stability, the disgruntled and suppressed had led a large revolt assisted by the King of France against what they considered a weak and illegitimate Burgundian claimant. After several months of bitter fighting, Duchess Mary of Burgundy and her Lieutenants had put to death the leaders of the movement, and had brutally repressed the populace whom had been subject to a terrible penance. The rebellion had failed.

Actions

A. Good!

• Stability +1
• Revolt risk value in Geldre -10
• Revolt risk value in Holland -10
• Revolt risk value in Zeeland -10
• Revolt risk value in Brabant -10
• Revolt risk value in Artois -10
• Revolt risk value in Flandern -10

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Flandern
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
• Burgundy is a vassal of Austria

Will happen on March 27, 1482

Description

On 27 March 1482 the Duchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Her son, Philip, four years of age, was recognized as successor while Maximilian was recognized by the provinces as governor and Philip's ward, during the minority of his son. Flanders alone refused Maximilian's rule. The burghers, ever prompt in action, took personal possession of the child Philip, and carried on the government in his name and a commission of citizens and nobles thus maintained their authority against the son of the Holy Roman Emperor. A commission of citizens and nobles thus maintained their authority over Low Countries for several years against Maximilian's regency.

Actions

A. The House of Habsburg won't reign over here

• Break vassalization with Austria
• Monarch's diplomatic skill -1 for 84 months
• Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 84 months
• +3 merchants
• Centralization -2
• Mercantilism -1
• Aristocracy -2
• Serfdom -2
• -30 relations with Austria
• Revolt risk value in Flandern +10

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Kleve] is set
• Cleves exists
• Country is controlled by AI

Will happen on March 28, 1482

Description

On 27 March 1482 Archuchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Although before dying she managed to have her husband Johann be recognized from the cities in the Low Countries as legitimate successor to the throne of Burgundy, opposition was strong in the Valois ancestral lands of Bourgogne.

Actions

A. Make Cleves the center of our dominions (End Game)

• Artois revolts
• Picardie revolts
• Franche-Comté revolts
• Bourgogne revolts
• Grant independence to Guelders
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Palatinate
• Grant independence to Oldenburg
• Grant independence to Bremen
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Alsace will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 200018 - The Duke of Cleves and Mark inherits Burgundy for Cleves is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Kleve] is set
• Cleves exists
• Country is controlled by human

Will happen on March 28, 1482

Description

On 27 March 1482 Archuchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Although before dying she managed to have her husband Johann be recognized from the cities in the Low Countries as legitimate successor to the throne of Burgundy, opposition was strong in the Valois ancestral lands of Bourgogne.

Actions

A. Make Cleves the center of our dominions (End Game)

• Artois revolts
• Picardie revolts
• Franche-Comté revolts
• Bourgogne revolts
• Lose 5000 troops in a random province
• Grant independence to Guelders
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Palatinate
• Grant independence to Oldenburg
• Grant independence to Bremen
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Alsace will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 200018 - The Duke of Cleves and Mark inherits Burgundy for Cleves is triggered immediately

B. Rule over Cleves and Mark from Burgundy

• Stability -3
• Centralization -1
• Event 200019 - The fate of Cleves and Mark for Cleves is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Palatine] is set
• Palatinate exists
• Country is controlled by AI

Will happen on March 28, 1482

Description

On 27 March 1482 Archuchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Although before dying she managed to have her husband Philipp be recognized from the cities in the Low Countries as legitimate successor to the throne of Burgundy, opposition was strong in the Valois ancestral lands of Bourgogne.

Actions

A. Make Palatinate the center of our dominions (End Game)

• Artois revolts
• Picardie revolts
• Franche-Comté revolts
• Bourgogne revolts
• Grant independence to Guelders
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Cleves
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Oldenburg
• Grant independence to Bremen
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Alsace will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 255011 - The Elector Palatine inherits Burgundy for Palatinate is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Palatine] is set
• Palatinate exists
• Country is controlled by human

Will happen on March 28, 1482

Description

On 27 March 1482 Archuchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Although before dying she managed to have her husband Philipp be recognized from the cities in the Low Countries as legitimate successor to the throne of Burgundy, opposition was strong in the Valois ancestral lands of Bourgogne.

Actions

A. Make Palatinate the center of our dominions (End Game)

• Artois revolts
• Picardie revolts
• Franche-Comté revolts
• Bourgogne revolts
• Lose 5000 troops in a random province
• Grant independence to Guelders
• Grant independence to Friesland
• Grant independence to Cleves
• Grant independence to Hanover
• Grant independence to Cologne
• Grant independence to Oldenburg
• Grant independence to Bremen
• Grant independence to Berg
• Grant independence to Lorraine
• Grant independence to Hesse
• Grant independence to Mainz
• Grant independence to Savoy
• Grant independence to Switzerland
• Grant independence to Provence
• Cede Pfalz to Palatinate
• Cede Würzburg to Palatinate
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Piemonte to Savoy
• Cede Savoie to Savoy
• Cede Bern to Switzerland
• Cede Schwyz to Switzerland
• Alsace will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 255011 - The Elector Palatine inherits Burgundy for Palatinate is triggered immediately

B. Rule over Palatinate from our court

• Stability -3
• Centralization -1
• Event 255012 - The fate of Palatinate for Palatinate is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Münster
• Control Münster
• The following must not occur:
  • Cleves exists
• Flag [Kleve] is set

Will happen within 60 days of March 30, 1482
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1559)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 3597 - The Marriage of Mary of Burgundy for Burgundy
Action A of 20047 - The Marriage of Mary of Burgundy for Burgundy

Description

Aiming at having a stronger country to stop the French Kings from interefering in the Low Countries, the Emperor is favourably inclined to acknowledge the Duke of Kleve-Mark his claims to the Valois inheritance of Burgundy. Which imperial title should we apply for in the administration of the fiefs of Low Countries, Cleves and Mark?

Actions

A. We will rule as Dukes of Kleve-Mark

• german will become an accepted culture
• dutch will no longer be an accepted culture
• french will no longer be an accepted culture
• dutch will become an accepted culture
• Move capital to Münster
• Clear flag "[Lowlands]"
• Artois revolts
• Picardie revolts
• Franche-Comté revolts
• Bourgogne revolts
• Picardie will no longer be considered a national province
• Champagne will no longer be considered a national province
• Nivernais will no longer be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will no longer be considered a national province
• Bourgogne will no longer be considered a national province
• -75 relations with France
• Flag graphics set to default
• Become Cleves

B. We will rule as Archdukes of Burgundy

• -5 victory points
• Münster revolts
• -75 relations with France
• Leader Jean II becomes active

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Own Pfalz
• Control Pfalz
• The following must not occur:
  • Palatinate exists
• Flag [Palatine] is set

Will happen within 60 days of March 30, 1482
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1559)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 3597 - The Marriage of Mary of Burgundy for Burgundy
Action A of 20047 - The Marriage of Mary of Burgundy for Burgundy

Description

Aiming at having a stronger country to stop the French Kings from interefering in the Low Countries, the Emperor is favourably inclined to acknowledge the Elector Palatine his claims to the Valois inheritance of Burgundy. Which imperial title should we apply for in the administration of the fiefs of Low Countries and Palatinate?

Actions

A. We will rule as Elector Palatine

• german will become an accepted culture
• dutch will no longer be an accepted culture
• french will no longer be an accepted culture
• dutch will become an accepted culture
• Move capital to Pfalz
• Clear flag "[Lowlands]"
• Artois revolts
• Picardie revolts
• Franche-Comté revolts
• Bourgogne revolts
• Picardie will no longer be considered a national province
• Champagne will no longer be considered a national province
• Nivernais will no longer be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will no longer be considered a national province
• Bourgogne will no longer be considered a national province
• +75 relations with Bavaria
• -75 relations with France
• Flag graphics set to default
• Become Palatinate

B. We will rule as Archdukes of Burgundy

• -5 victory points
• Pfalz revolts
• Würzburg revolts
• +75 relations with Bavaria
• -75 relations with France
• Leader von Sickingen becomes active
• Leader Martin Bucer becomes active
• Leader Mansfeld becomes active
• Leader von Riedesel becomes active
• Event 125034 - The Palatine Wittelsbach settles in Munich for Bavaria will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • France and Burgundy are at war
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
• Flag [Lowlands] is set
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Own Artois
  • Own Franche-Comté
  • France owns Artois
  • France owns Franche-Comté

Will happen within 30 days of December 24, 1482
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 24, 1492)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3320 - The Question of Burgundy for France

Description

A peace treaty was stipulated in Arras between Louis XI of France and the local governments of Burgundian Low Countries since Mary, Duchess of Burgundy had died a few months before. The Treaty arose primarily as a means with which to secure the Low Countries from Louis's claims, and thus preserve the stability and status of Duke Philippe's lowland inheritance. The Treaty formally rendered to Louis provinces in his realm that he had claimed at the outset of the war, and also recognized and reaffirmed Flandern as fief of France. In order to solidify a lasting peace, the Treaty pledged Mary's daughter, Margaret, to Louis's son and heir, Charles. Thus, Louis's acquisitions were, in light of the treaty, dowry for Margaret's marriage. Maximilian, of course, would have to agree to the marriage.

Actions

A. Preserve the lowlands

• Cede Ile de France to France
• Cede Champagne to France
• Cede Artois to France
• Cede Calais to France
• Cede Picardie to France
• Cede Nivernais to France
• Cede Franche-Comté to France
• Cede Bourgogne to France
• +200 relations with France
• Champagne will no longer be considered a national province
• Artois will no longer be considered a national province
• Picardie will no longer be considered a national province
• Nivernais will no longer be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will no longer be considered a national province
• Bourgogne will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 170061 - Margarete's dowry for France is triggered immediately

B. Let's defend them instead

• Stability -2
• Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 24 months
• Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 24 months
• Monarch's military skill -2 for 24 months
• Brabant revolts
• Brabant revolts
• Flandern revolts
• Flandern revolts
• Flandern revolts
• +25 relations with Austria
• -75 relations with France
• Event 170000 - The Treaty of Senlis for France will never fire
• Event 179062 - Louis's Proposal for Austria will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 137018 - The succession of Archduchess Mary for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen on May 16, 1488

Description

In 1488, Maximilian, archduke of Austria and Burgundy's regent, now King of the Romans, with a small force of cavalry, attempted to take the rebelling city of Bruges, but he failed, being also captured and kept a prisoner with several councilors in a house on the market-place. In order to be set free he made a treaty with the people of Flanders in which it was stated that he was recognized as regent of the Low Countries except for Flanders, which was to be governed by his son Philip under guardianship of a council. Moreover, a congress of all the provinces was to be summoned annually, to provide for the general welfare. The treaty was signed on 16 May 1488 under Maximilian's promise to dismiss all foreign troops within a few days. Giving hostages for his fidelity, he was set at liberty but in the meanwhile, his father, Emperor Frederick III sent an army under the Duke of Saxony in the Low Countries to free his son. The struggle lasted a year and at the end Flanders was subdued.

Actions

A. Let's impose our will to Maximilian

• Stability -1
• Centralization -1
• Aristocracy -1
• Serfdom -1
• Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 12 months
• Monarch's military skill +2 for 12 months
• Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 12 months
• +2 diplomats
• -50 relations with Austria
• Revolt risk value in Flandern -10

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• None of the following must occur:
  • Austria is a vassal of Burgundy
  • Burgundy and Austria are at war
• Event 137018 - The succession of Archduchess Mary for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 30 days of October 21, 1489
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 21, 1493)

Description

Frederick V (III) of Austria sent an army under the command of the Duke of Saxony in the Low Countries to repress the population of Flanders who dared to take his son Maximilian captive at Bruges and forced him to sign a treaty that granted large autonomy to the Flemish administration. The struggle lasted a year but at the end the people of Flanders was subdued. A new treaty was stipulated between Maximilian and the representatives of Flanders in October 1489. Maximilian obtained uncontrolled guardianship of his son, absolute dominion over Flanders and the other provinces. The rebelling burghers were severely punished for remembering that they had been freemen. The magistrates of the three largest Flemish cities of Ghent, Bruges and Ypres were compelled to implore the despot's forgiveness, and to pay a large sum of money in gold as its price. After this, for a brief season, order reigned in Flanders.

Actions

A. Let's swear allegiance to the Empire

• Stability +1
• Centralization +2
• Aristocracy +2
• Serfdom +2
• Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 24 months
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 24 months
• Monarch's military skill -2 for 24 months
• Global revolt risk -3 for 24 months
• +100
• Event 179031 - The Habsburgs rule in the Low Countries for Austria is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
  • Event 137012 - Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 1, 1494
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1495)
unless prevented by
Action B of 137311 - The Great Privilege for Burgundy

Description

In 1493, at the death of his father Frederick of Habsburg, Maximilian succeeded to the imperial throne retiring to his ancestral dominions in Austria. In the following year Maximilian's son, Philippe le Beau, now seventeen years of age and Flemish by birth, received the homage of the different states of the Burgundian Low Countries in becoming the new sovereign of the duchy. But he swore to maintain only the privileges granted before 1477, thus proclaiming null and void all those which might have been acquired since the death of his grandfather Charles the Rush. Holland, Zeland, and the other provinces accepted his rule upon these conditions, thus, without any struggle nor a protest, relinquishing the Great Privilege which the last Valois Archduchess Mary previously conceded, and all other similar charters.

Actions

A. Let's pay homage to our new Archduke

• Stability -1
• Aristocracy +1
• Centralization +1
• Global revolt risk -5 for 24 months
• +20 relations with Austria

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 170288 - The Treaty of Troyes - Henry will Inherit the Crown for France has already occurred
• Event 137034 - Maximilian Refuses the Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Lombardia is a claim province of France
  • Lombardia is a national province of France
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 137073 - Treaty of Arras for Burgundy has already occurred

Will happen within 600 days of January 2, 1494
Checked again every 600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 30, 1506)
unless prevented by
Action B of 170154 - The Orléanais inheritance of Milan for France
Action B of 12024 - The Orléanais inheritance of Milan for France
Action A of 137033 - Maximilian ratifies the Treaty of Arras for Burgundy

Description

On 7 April 1498, upon King Charles VIII's death, the throne passed to his cousin Louis of Orléans who reigned as Louis XII of France. On his accession, he took the titles of Duke of Milan and King of Sicily, sending a shrounding chill through Italy. No one was more alarmed than Ludovico Sforza, who had seized Milan from his nephew Gian Galeazzo and had subsequently seen his claim legitimized by Maximilian King of the Romans. Now, French imperliastic designs had directly challenged Philippe's father, Maximilan. Duke Philippe's interest in the matter sparked from claims to his ancestral domains in France, which had for some time now been ignored. Years before, Maximilian had refused to sign the Treaty of Arras. With the preserved the claim, Philippe, now a grown man, could repudiate the decision reached by the lowland government during his minority. He had been, afterall, a virtual prisoner of the Regency during that shaky period. Now, French imperliastic designs had directly challenged his father, Maximilan. Thus, Philippe laid claim to the counties his government had given away many years before.

Actions

A. Leave it be

• +25 relations with France
• -25 relations with Austria

B. Lay claim to the old Duchy estates!

• Champagne will be considered a national province
• Artois will be considered a national province
• Picardie will be considered a national province
• Nivernais will be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will be considered a national province
• Bourgogne will be considered a national province
• -100 relations with France
• +100 relations with Austria

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 179025 - The Anti-French League of Venice for Austria has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
  • Event 137012 - Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred
  • Event 137021 - The new Archduke of Burgundy for Burgundy has already occurred
• Spain exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Burgundy and Austria are at war
  • Spain and Austria are at war
  • Spain and Burgundy are at war

Will happen within 7 days of March 30, 1495
Checked again every 7 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1496)

Description

In 1494 Charles VIII invaded Italy. Maximilian of Habsburg, alarmed at the successful progress of Charles VIII in the Italian peninsula, signed the league of Venice with Spain, Venice and Milan to face the powerful French army in the Kingdom of Naples and in the imperial territories in Northern Italy and, in order to strengthen the ties with the new Spanish ally, at about the same time he arranged a marriage between his children, Marguerite and Philippe, and Juan and Juana, son and daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, respectively King of Aragon and Queen of Castile.

Actions

A. Let's bind our destiny to the Spanish Kings

• Stability +1
• Global revolt risk -5 for 60 months
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 12 months
• +300 relations with Spain
• -50 relations with France
• Event 285151 - Political marriages with the Habsburgs for Spain is triggered immediately
• Event 179032 - Political marriages with the Spanish royals for Austria is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Philippe IV is active
• Own Flandern
• Control Flandern

Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1499
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1503)

Description

Philip the Handsome, having known that the Duchy of Burgundy moved its court often in its history, decided to set up his capital where he was born, and also in the same place as the very first Burgundian capital in the low countries. This decision was also justified in that the centre of economic and military strength for Burgundy came from Flanders. Having already married Joanna of Spain in Lier, Flanders in 1498, it became apparent that relations with Spain needed an avenue to the sea. Bruges and Flanders supported his ideas.

Actions

A. Move to Bruges

• Stability +2
• Move capital to Flandern
• Flandern will be considered a national province
• Set flag [Lowlands] for events
• Gain a royal marriage with Spain
• Centralization +1

B. Don't move the capital and gain French support

• -50 relations with Spain
• +50 relations with France

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 137034 - Maximilian Refuses the Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Lombardia is a claim province of France
  • Lombardia is a national province of France
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 170288 - The Treaty of Troyes - Henry will Inherit the Crown for France has already occurred

Will happen within 600 days of January 2, 1500
Checked again every 600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 30, 1506)
unless prevented by
Action B of 170154 - The Orléanais inheritance of Milan for France
Action B of 12024 - The Orléanais inheritance of Milan for France
Action A of 137033 - Maximilian ratifies the Treaty of Arras for Burgundy

Description

On 7 April 1498, upon King Charles VIII's death, the throne passed to his cousin Louis of Orléans who reigned as Louis XII of France. On his accession, he took the titles of Duke of Milan and King of Sicily, sending a shrounding chill through Italy. No one was more alarmed than Ludovico Sforza, who had seized Milan from his nephew Gian Galeazzo and had subsequently seen his claim legitimized by Maximilian King of the Romans. Now, French imperliastic designs had directly challenged Philippe's father, Maximilan. Duke Philippe's interest in the matter sparked from claims to his ancestral domains in France, which had for some time now been ignored. Years before, Maximilian had refused to sign the Treaty of Arras. With the preserved the claim, Philippe, now a grown man, could repudiate the decision reached by the lowland government during his minority. He had been, afterall, a virtual prisoner of the Regency during that shaky period. Now, French imperliastic designs had directly challenged his father, Maximilan. Thus, Philippe laid claim to the counties his government had given away many years before.

Actions

A. Leave it be

• +25 relations with France
• -25 relations with Austria

B. Lay claim to the old Duchy estates!

• Artois will be considered a national province
• Picardie will be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will be considered a national province
• Bourgogne will be considered a national province
• -100 relations with France
• +100 relations with Austria

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • France and Burgundy are at war
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
  • Event 137012 - Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred
  • Event 137021 - The new Archduke of Burgundy for Burgundy has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 228029 - Sforza restored in Milan for Milan has already occurred
  • All of the following must occur:
    • The following must not occur:
      • France owns Lombardia
    • At least one of the following must occur:
      • Lombardia is a claim province of France
      • Lombardia is a national province of France
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Franche-Comté is a national (core) province
  • All of the following must occur:
    • France owns Franche-Comté
    • The following must not occur:
      • Event 170000 - The Treaty of Senlis for France has already occurred

Will happen within 30 days of April 8, 1513
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1522)

Description

In 1506 Philippe le Beau, Archduke of Burgundy and King of Castile as Felipe I, died leaving his children still in minor age. His father Maximilian of Habsburg, Archduke of Autria and King of the Romans, assigned the administration of the Burgundian territories to his daughter Margarete during the minority of Charles, the designated Archduke of Burgundy. In the administration of the County of Burgundy (Franche-Comté) Margarete of Austria could rely upon the support of the Savoyard Mercurino da Gattinara, soon to be personal advisor of Charles V. In 1512 when the French troops were routed from Italy by the Swiss mercenaries in their retaking of Milan, Mercurino managed to stipulate an agreement with Louis XII, King of France, with which the county of Burgundy was to be considered as Burgundian imperial fief and 'neutralized territory' during war times. The treaty, whose terms were guaranteed by the Swiss, was reconfirmed by the new French King François Ier in 1522, thus avoiding Franche-Comté from being ravaged during the Italian Wars.

Actions

A. Offer neutrality to France

• Stability +1
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 24 months
• -50
• Franche-Comté will be considered a national province
• +50 relations with Switzerland
• -25 relations with Austria
• -25 relations with Spain
• Event 170159 - The neutrality of Franche-Comté for France is triggered immediately

B. No deal with the French Kings

• Stability -1
• Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
• -25 relations with Switzerland
• +50 relations with Austria
• +50 relations with Spain

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
  • Event 137012 - Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred
  • Event 137021 - The new Archduke of Burgundy for Burgundy has already occurred
• Spain exists
• Country is controlled by human

Will happen on September 19, 1517

Description

When Fernando of Aragon died in 1516, Charles who had already inherited Burgundy from his father Philip the Fair in 1506, was heir to the thrones of Castile and Aragon. He set sail for his coronation as King of Spain on September 18th, 1517. Although in the first years of his reign the Dutch influence in his empire remained strong, his united possessions became known as Spain.

Actions

A. Make Spain the center of our empire (End Game)

• Cede Luxembourg to Spain
• Cede Flandern to Spain
• Cede Holland to Spain
• Cede Zeeland to Spain
• Cede Franche-Comté to Spain
• Cede Artois to Spain
• Event 285100 - The Burgundian inheritance for Spain is triggered immediately

B. Rule the empire from Brussels

• Stability -3
• Event 285101 - Charles of Burgundy inherits Spain for Spain is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Flag [Habsburg] is set
  • Event 3178 - The Habsburg inheritance of Burgundy for Austria has already occurred
  • Event 137012 - Settlement at Arras for Burgundy has already occurred
  • Event 137021 - The new Archduke of Burgundy for Burgundy has already occurred
• Spain exists
• Country is controlled by AI

Will happen on September 19, 1517

Description

When Fernando of Aragon died in 1516, Charles who had already inherited Burgundy from his father Philip the Fair in 1506, was heir to the thrones of Castile and Aragon. He set sail for his coronation as King of Spain on September 18th, 1517. Although in the first years of his reign the Dutch influence in his empire remained strong, his united possessions became known as Spain.

Actions

A. Make Spain the center of our empire (End Game)

• Cede Luxembourg to Spain
• Cede Flandern to Spain
• Cede Holland to Spain
• Cede Zeeland to Spain
• Cede Franche-Comté to Spain
• Cede Artois to Spain
• Event 285100 - The Burgundian inheritance for Spain is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 137004 - Spain unified with Burgundy for Burgundy has already occurred
• Own Toledo
• Control Toledo
• The following must not occur:
  • Spain exists
• Country is controlled by human

Will happen within 30 days of September 21, 1517
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1556)
unless prevented by
Action A of 285205 - The Burgundian court for Spain

Description

Now that also The Cortes of Spain have recognized our right to rule over Spain and Italy, the unification of all those different territories raises the question about the insignia under which we should rule and most of all about where the Royal residence of the new realm should be. The heart of the Iberian peninsula seems to be a good point where to receive in time despatches from the farthest corners of our realms, but also our rich ducal cities in Bourgogne or in the Low Countries could meet our needs and would also permit a better control over the neighbouring countries...

Actions

A. Reside in Spain under Spanish insignia

• -500 population in Brabant
• -500 population in Bourgogne
• +1000 population in Toledo
• Move capital to Toledo
• Clear flag "[Lowlands]"
• -50
• castilian will become an accepted culture
• french will no longer be an accepted culture
• dutch will no longer be an accepted culture
• catalan will become an accepted culture
• italian will become an accepted culture
• basque will become an accepted culture
• dutch will become an accepted culture
• Centralization -2
• Mercantilism +2
• Innovativeness -5
• Land -2
• Artois will be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will be considered a national province
• Become Spain

B. Reside in Burgundy under Burgundian insignia

• Set flag [Spain_inherited] for events
• +1000 population in Brabant
• +1000 population in Bourgogne
• -3000 population in Toledo
• -1 base tax value in Toledo
• Revolt risk value in Roussillon +5
• Revolt risk value in Gerona +5
• Revolt risk value in Catalonia +5
• Revolt risk value in Aragon +5
• Revolt risk value in Cantabria +5
• Revolt risk value in Asturias +5
• Revolt risk value in Galicia +5
• Revolt risk value in Leon +5
• Revolt risk value in Castilla +5
• Revolt risk value in Valencia +5
• Revolt risk value in Murcia +5
• Revolt risk value in Toledo +5
• Revolt risk value in Estramadura +5
• Revolt risk value in Andalusia +5
• Revolt risk value in Granada +5
• Revolt risk value in Gibraltar +5
• Revolt risk value in The Canary Islands +5
• Revolt risk value in The Baleares +5
• Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
• Centralization -1
• Artois will be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will be considered a national province
• Bourgogne will be considered a national province

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Flag [Spain_inherited] is set
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Own Roussillon
  • Own Gerona
  • Own Catalonia
  • Own Aragon
  • Own Cantabria
  • Own Asturias
  • Own Galicia
  • Own Leon
  • Own Castilla
  • Own Valencia
  • Own Murcia
  • Own Toledo
  • Own Estramadura
  • Own Andalusia
  • Own Granada
  • Own Gibraltar
  • Own The Canary Islands
  • Own The Baleares

Will happen within 360 days of May 1, 1648
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 1, 1649)

Description

After years of revolts and continuous guerrilla warfare both in the Iberian peninsula and most of all in the Low Countries, where they led to the struggle for independence of the United Dutch Provinces born from the former Union of Utrecht, the people of Spain have finally recognized the rule of the Burgundians over the territories they still held there and which the Kings of Aragon and Castile had previously bequeathed to Charles II, Archduke of Burgundy of the House of Habsburg. But their allegiance was to be given on condition that they would be more autonomous and the Archduke would acknowledge their traditional institutions.

Actions

A. The Spaniards have finally recognized our rule

• Stability +2
• Centralization -3
• Innovativeness -3
• Serfdom -1
• Aristocracy +3
• Revolt risk value in Roussillon -5
• Revolt risk value in Gerona -5
• Revolt risk value in Catalonia -5
• Revolt risk value in Aragon -5
• Revolt risk value in Cantabria -5
• Revolt risk value in Asturias -5
• Revolt risk value in Galicia -5
• Revolt risk value in Leon -5
• Revolt risk value in Castilla -5
• Revolt risk value in Valencia -5
• Revolt risk value in Murcia -5
• Revolt risk value in Toledo -5
• Revolt risk value in Estramadura -5
• Revolt risk value in Andalusia -5
• Revolt risk value in Granada -5
• Revolt risk value in Gibraltar -5
• Revolt risk value in The Canary Islands -5
• Revolt risk value in The Baleares -5

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Event 3900 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
• Flag [DutGenEst] is set
• Holland is a national (core) province of Burgundy
• None of the following must occur:
  • Own Friesen
  • Own Geldre
  • Own Holland
  • Own Zeeland
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Friesen is a national (core) province
  • Geldre is a national (core) province
  • Holland is a national (core) province
  • Zeeland is a national (core) province
• The following must not occur:
  • Netherlands and Burgundy are at war

Will happen within 23 days of May 16, 1648
Checked again every 23 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 2, 1661)

Description

In 1648 the peace of Münster was signed between Burgundy and the Netherlands ending the 80 Years War. In the treaty Burgundy acknowledged the republic of United Provinces as a free and independent state and affirmed the status quo that had been in existence for the past decade. This meant that Burgundy accepted the loss of ownership over the northern Netherlands.

Actions

A. We acknowledge the Dutch Republic

• Friesen will no longer be considered a national province
• Geldre will no longer be considered a national province
• Holland will no longer be considered a national province
• Zeeland will no longer be considered a national province
• dutch will no longer be an accepted culture
• +50 relations with Netherlands

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 164250 - The Spider and The Boar for England

Description

My lord, your brother-in-law, King Edward of England asks us to support him in his quest to recover Normandy from King Louis. We are surrounded by enemies and surely cannot spare the men to undertake yet another war of aggression. That said my lord, if we do not support England now she will surely leave us for dead when we need her most...

Actions

A. We dare not attack King Louis...

• +25 relations with France
• +50
• -5 badboy
• Event 164251 - Then who shall defend you now? for England is triggered immediately

B. Rally the troops, the true King of France needs our help!

• Gain an alliance with England
• +10000 infantry in the capital province
• +5000 cavalry in the capital province
• Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 24 months
• +50 relations with England
• -100 relations with France
• Stability -2
• -100

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 213103 - A nightly ambush for Luxemburg

Description

Having bought the Duchy of Luxembourg from Elisabeth of Görlitz, Philip the Good needed some time to secure his new possession. Full control of the Duchy was only achieved when they took the city of Luxemburg by a nightly ambush. With Luxemburg, another step on Burgundy's way towards their goal of connecting their hereditary lands with their Dutch possessions had been made.

Actions

A. OK

• Inherit the realms of Luxemburg
• Alsace will be considered a national province
• Stability +1

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 170000 - The Treaty of Senlis for France

Description

In order to be able to marry Anne of Brittany and win Brittany for the French crown, Charles VIII dissolved his betrothal to Margarete of Austria, thus violating the terms of the Peace of Arras in 1482 that had assigned Artois and Franche-Comté to France as dowry of Margarete. Maximilian had managed to consolidate Habsburg rule and soon gained ground against France when the war recommenced. Since Charles was preparing a campaign in Italy, he admitted that he had lost his right to the dowry and ceded the provinces back to Burgundy in the Treaty of Senlis in 1493. Thus ended the great duel of war and intrigue between Louis XI and Charles the Bold. The struggle had taxed the strength of France, which had hardly yet recovered from the Hundred Years War. But the result was all or nearly all that could be wished.

Actions

A. Accept the Treaty

• +50 relations with France
• Artois will be considered a national province
• Franche-Comté will be considered a national province
• Artois enters the Holy Roman Empire
• Franche-Comté enters the Holy Roman Empire
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 60 months

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 184057 - The Burgundian Wars for Switzerland

Description

Burgundy had always attempted to swap her Ducal hat for a Kings Crown but was always unsuccessful. However Charles the Bold of Burgundy had his eyes on linking his French possessions with his Dutch holdings and expanding his possessions southeastward into the Alps. It seems that the Swiss Confederation are not playing the same game as Austria or France. This could be to our advantage.

Actions

A. Claim Alsace

• Alsace will be considered a national province
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Strasburg for 24 months
• +1 victory points

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 75003 - The sale of Guelders for Guelders

Description

After several years of conflict between father and son in Guelders, Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, was asked to be arbitrarian. Charles decided that Adolf would become stateholder of Guelders and that Arnold would officially remain the Duke and receive a pension of 3000 Gulden. But Adolf did not accept this judgement and continued to fight until he was arrested by Charles. The old Duke was restored to the throne, yet could not consolidate his rule. Therefore he offered the Duchy to Charles the Bold for 300,000 Gulden.

Actions

A. Buy it

• -200
• Geldre will be considered a national province
• Inherit the realms of Guelders
• Event 75010 - Death of Charles of Egmont for Guelders will never fire

B. Reject it

• -100 relations with Guelders
• Event 75005 - Death of Charles of Egmont for Guelders will never fire
• Event 75012 - Death of Charles of Egmont for Guelders will never fire
• Event 173000 - Karel of Egmont for Guelders will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 200019 - The fate of Cleves and Mark for Cleves

Description

On 27 March 1482 Archuchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Although before dying she managed to have her husband Johann be recognized from the cities in the Low Countries as legitimate successor to the throne of Burgundy, opposition was strong in the Valois ancestral lands of Bourgogne. But in order to keep his right to the Burgundian succession as new Archduke of Burgundy Johann of Kleve-Mark decided to annex Cleves.

Actions

A. OK

• Münster will be considered a national province
• Inherit the realms of Cleves

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Charles II is active
• Friesland exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Friesland is a vassal of Burgundy
  • Burgundy is a vassal of Friesland
  • Friesland and Burgundy are at war

Triggered by

Action A of 22025 - The sale of Friesland for Friesland

Description

After the sale of the duchy, Friesland is under our control.

Actions

A. Splendid!

• Gain Friesland as vassals

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 179153 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Austria

Description

As the new dynasty started settling into Brussels, an offer came from Austrian successors of Sigismund of Tyrol to reclaim the lands he mortgaged to Charles the Bold.

Actions

A. We have no choice

• +200
• Cede Baden to Austria
• Cede Alsace to Austria

Burgundy — Not random

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Action B of 179153 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Austria

Description

Sigismund of Tyrol failed to settle the issue of Vorlande with the new Burgindian dinasty before he was succeeded by the Austrian branch of Habsburgs. Since they can't afford to rebuy the lands either, Vorlande can now be incorporated into our realm with their consent.

Actions

A. Great!

• Baden will be considered a national province
• Alsace will be considered a national province

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 170014 - Karel of Egmont, dethroned Duke of Guelders for France

Description

Despite resistance from Adolf, the dethroned heir to the Duchy of Guelders, and his sister Catherine, Charles the Bold's son in law and successor Maximilian of Habsburg managed to definitely secure Guelders for himself and his wife in 1483. However, Adolf's son Karel did not surrender his claims and turned to Maximilian's archenemy, the King of France, for aid. With an army funded by Charles VIII, Karel succeeded in reconquering his hereditary lands in 1492 and 1493 and was a constant annoyance for the Habsburgs until his death in 1538.

Actions

A. Not amusing at all

• Grant independence to Guelders
• Stability -2

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 179123 - Philip the Good requests the Lotharingian crown for Austria
Action B of 28005 - Philip the Good requests the Lotharingian crown for Austria
Action B of 28008 - Philip the Good requests the Lotharingian crown for Austria

Description

Philip the Good has been crowned King of Lotharingia.

Actions

A. God save the King!

• Flag graphics extension set to "Lotharingia"
• french will no longer be an accepted culture
• german will become an accepted culture
• Centralization +3
• Friesen will be considered a national province
• Geldre will be considered a national province
• Holland will be considered a national province
• Zeeland will be considered a national province
• Münster will be considered a national province
• Oldenburg will be considered a national province
• Kleves will be considered a national province
• Köln will be considered a national province
• Pfalz will be considered a national province
• Lorraine will be considered a national province
• Alsace will be considered a national province
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 12 months
• -50 relations with Cologne
• -50 relations with Palatinate
• -50 relations with Oldenburg
• -50 relations with Berg
• -50 relations with Cleves
• -50 relations with France
• -50 relations with Lorraine
• -50 relations with Strasburg
• -50 relations with Friesland
• -50 relations with Guelders
• Event 20100 - The Crown of France for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 137074 - The Throne of France for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 28007 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 137049 - Philip the Good parleys with Emperor Frederick III for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 20313 - Burgundian Claims on Cologne for Cologne is triggered immediately
• Event 20314 - Burgundian Claims on Cleves for Berg is triggered immediately
• Event 20315 - Burgundian Claims on Oldenburg for Oldenburg is triggered immediately
• Event 20316 - Burgundian Claims on the Palatinate for Palatinate is triggered immediately
• Event 20317 - Burgundian Claims on Munster for Cleves is triggered immediately
• Event 20322 - Burgundian Claims on Lorraine for Lorraine is triggered immediately
• Event 20323 - Burgundian Claims on Strasburg for Strasburg is triggered immediately
• Event 171001 - Burgundian Claims on Friesen for Friesland is triggered immediately
• Event 173005 - Burgundian Claims on Guelders for Guelders is triggered immediately
• Event 20320 - Philip of Burgundy made King of Lotharingia for France is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 170134 - The Purchase of the Somme Towns for France

Description

Under the terms of the treaty signed so long ago between Charles VII and the Duke of Burgundy, the Crown reserved the right to purchase back the Somme territories for a sum that, at the time, no one had believed the Crown would ever afford. As a result, it was to Duke Philip's great surprise when King Louis XI requested the territories back at the exorbitant sum of 400,000 ecus.

Actions

A. We are treaty bound...

• +200
• -50 relations with France
• Cede Picardie to France
• Picardie will no longer be considered a national province

Burgundy — Not random

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Action B of 179062 - Louis's Proposal for Austria

Description

Maximilian refused to sign the settlement negotiated and signed between King Louis XI and the lowlands government. Maximilian's decision had demonstrated to the burghers his failure to preserve the interests of the lowlands, and served to reinforce their decision to remove Maximilian from government. Believing it to be in their best interest and in those of their young Duke Philippe, the nobles and burghers strengthened their hold on the government, and entreated with France to secure aid in case Maximilian took punitive action.

Actions

A. Reinforce Conciliar government

• Stability -1
• Centralization -1
• Aristocracy -1
• +100 relations with France
• -100 relations with Austria

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 179062 - Louis's Proposal for Austria

Description

Maximilian finally agreed to the Arras settlement negotiated and signed between King Louis XI and the lowlands government. Although Philip would not inherit the entirety of his grandfather's estates, the lowlands were secured, and the Burgundian war of succession was finally over.

Actions

A. Great!

• Stability +1
• +100 relations with France
• Event 137035 - Philippe's Burgundian claims for Burgundy will never fire
• Event 137036 - Philippe's Burgundian claims for Burgundy will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 255012 - The fate of Palatinate for Palatinate

Description

On 27 March 1482 Archuchess Marie incidentally fell from her horse while at hunting with a falcon in the surroundings of Bruges and died from injuries sustained. Although before dying she managed to have her husband Philipp be recognized from the cities in the Low Countries as legitimate successor to the throne of Burgundy, opposition was strong in the Valois ancestral lands of Bourgogne. But in order to keep his right to the Burgundian succession Philipp of Wittelsbach decided to annex Palatinate as new Archduke of Burgundy.

Actions

A. OK

• Pfalz will be considered a national province
• Würzburg will be considered a national province
• Inherit the realms of Palatinate

Burgundy — Not random

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Action B of 213103 - A nightly ambush for Luxemburg

Description

Having bought the Duchy of Luxembourg from Elisabeth of Görlitz, Philip the Good needed some time to secure, his new possession. Full control of the Duchy wasn't still achieved even if the Burgundian troops took the city of Luxemburg by a nightly ambush. However, another step on Burgundy's way towards achieving the primary goal of its policies, connecting their hereditary, lands with their Dutch possessions, had been already made.

Actions

A. It's open war with them!

Burgundy — Not random

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Action B of 322028 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Tyrol

Description

As the new dynasty started settling into Brussels, they were surprised by that Sigismund of Tyrol was able to offer enough gold to rebuy the lands he sold to Charles the Bold.

Actions

A. We have no choice

• +200
• Cede Baden to Tyrol
• Cede Alsace to Tyrol

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 322028 - Reclaiming Vorlande for Tyrol

Description

As the new dynasty started settling into Brussels, it was time to determine the final fate of Vorlande. As expected, Sigismund was in no way capable of paying enough to get his lands back, and Vorlande was made part of Burgundy with his consent.

Actions

A. Great!

• Baden will be considered a national province
• Alsace will be considered a national province

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 285101 - Charles of Burgundy inherits Spain for Spain

Description

The Cortes of Spain have humbly accepted Charles' decision to rule his globe-spanning empire under the Burgundian rule.

Actions

A. Charles is master of the world

• Gerona will be considered a national province
• Catalonia will be considered a national province
• Aragon will be considered a national province
• Cantabria will be considered a national province
• Asturias will be considered a national province
• Galicia will be considered a national province
• Leon will be considered a national province
• Castilla will be considered a national province
• Valencia will be considered a national province
• Murcia will be considered a national province
• Toledo will be considered a national province
• Estramadura will be considered a national province
• Andalusia will be considered a national province
• Granada will be considered a national province
• Gibraltar will be considered a national province
• The Canary Islands will be considered a national province
• The Baleares will be considered a national province
• Napoli will be considered a national province
• Apulia will be considered a national province
• Messina will be considered a national province
• Sicily will be considered a national province
• Sardinia will be considered a national province
• Roussillon will be considered a national province
• Navarra will be considered a national province
• Inherit the realms of Spain

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 213000 - The Countess of Hainault and the Duke of Gloucester for Luxemburg

Description

Jacqueline, daughter of Wilhelm, the last Count of Holland, Hainault and Zeeland, and rightful heiress to his possessions, was deprived of her inheritance by her uncle Jan of Bavaria and her husband Jan IV of Brabant. In an angry reaction, she declared her marriage invalid, fled to England and there fell in love with Humphrey of Gloucester, brother of the King, whom, after obtaining a dispens from the Antipope, she married and declared her coregent. With an English army, the couple on October 26th crossed the channel, landed in Calais and invaded Hainault. They managed to take control of most of the county. Since it is in our interest to secure the Dutch Wittelsbach inheritance for the childless Jan of Bavaria, who seems willing to declare the Duke of Burgundy his heir, we have offered him support, and he gladly accepts.

Actions

A. Support Jan of Bavaria against the infamous countess

• -50 relations with England
• +100 relations with Luxemburg
• Gain Luxemburg as vassals
• Gain an alliance with Luxemburg
• Lose 9000 troops in a random province

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 182002 - The Countess of Hainault and the Duke of Gloucester for Brabant

Description

Jacqueline, daughter of Wilhelm, the last Count of Holland, Hainault and Zeeland, and rightful heiress to his possessions, was deprived of her inheritance by her uncle Jan of Bavaria and her husband Jan IV of Brabant. In an angry reaction, she declared her marriage invalid, fled to England and there fell in love with Humphrey of Gloucester, brother of the King, whom, after obtaining a dispens from the Antipope, she married and declared her coregent. With an English army, the couple on October 26th crossed the channel, landed in Calais and invaded Hainault. They managed to take control of most of the county and even threatened Brabant. Only with the support of his Burgundian cousin - and because her husband left her to be with his mistress - Jan IV of Brabant managed to beat her back, and the superior troops of Philipp captured Jacqueline in 1425.

Actions

A. Support Brabant against the infamous countess

• -50 relations with England
• +100 relations with Brabant
• Gain Brabant as vassals
• Gain an alliance with Brabant
• -3 national manpower

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 251015 - The Crusade that Never Was for Papal States

Description

In 1459 Pope Pius II called the Congress of Mantua to organise a crusade against the Turk, but only a few delegates showed up. By 1461 the crusade had made no progress so Pius asked Mehmed II to convert. Since that didn't work either, he decided to lead the crusade himself despite being ill. France was at odds with the Pope, Burgundy delayed their help, Milan was trying to seize Genoa, and Florence cynically advised the Pope to let the Turks and the Venetians wear each other out. But the Venetians and the Hungarians signed their support in 1463. Thousands of destitute men from all of Europe came to the Pope's call and he led them to Ancona in the summer of 1464, where he became very ill. Meanwhile Philip The Good dispatched a fleet commanded by his two bastard sons, who on the way to Italy liberated Portuguese Ceuta from Berber besiegers. When the fleet arrived in Marseille the Pope had already died and the crusade never happened.

Actions

A. Let's slay some infidels

• Gain 2 warships in a random province
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 6 months
• +50 relations with Papal States
• +50 relations with Portugal

B. This Crusade is hopeless

• -50 relations with Papal States

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 213001 - Death of Jan the Merciless for Luxemburg

Description

Jan of Bavaria, husband of Elisabeth of Görlitz and as such pawnee of Luxemburg, died, probably of poison, on January 6th 1425. While his wife retained her pawn Luxemburg, the Duchy of Bavaria-Straubing was seized by Emperor Sigismund as a vacant Imperial fief and his part of the Dutch Wittelsbach inheritance passed to Burgundy, on the base of a treaty that had just been concluded, which is why the Duke of Burgundy was immediately suspected of having ordered the assassination of Jan.

Actions

A. OK

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 213001 - Death of Jan the Merciless for Luxemburg

Description

Jan of Bavaria, husband of Elisabeth of Görlitz and as such pawnee of Luxemburg, died, probably of poison, on January 6th 1425. While his wife retained her pawn Luxemburg, the Duchy of Bavaria-Straubing was seized by Emperor Sigismund as a vacant Imperial fief and his part of the Dutch Wittelsbach inheritance passed to Burgundy, on the base of a treaty that had just been concluded, which is why the Duke of Burgundy was immediately suspected of having ordered the assassination of Jan.

Actions

A. It's open war with them!

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 182003 - Consequence of the death of Jan IV for Brabant

Description

Jan IV of Brabant had almost always been been a sickly man, so his premature death in April 1427 came as no surprise, and had been anticipated in particular by his Burgundian cousin. While his brother Filips succeeded him in Brabant, Burgundy took full control of Hainault, Holland and Zeeland. Being in no position to openly oppose the move, and also lacking the claim his brother had due to his marriage with Jacqueline, heiress of Holland, Hainault and Zeeland, Filips had to accept the fact.

Actions

A. OK

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 182003 - Consequence of the death of Jan IV for Brabant

Description

Jan IV of Brabant had almost always been been a sickly man, so his premature death in April 1427 came as no surprise, and had been anticipated in particular by his Burgundian cousin. While his brother Filips succeeded him in Brabant, Burgundy took full control of Hainault, Holland and Zeeland. Being in no position to openly oppose the move, and also lacking the claim his brother had due to his marriage with Jacqueline, heiress of Holland, Hainault and Zeeland, Filips had to accept the fact.

Actions

A. It's open war with them!

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 3775 - The Succession in Brabant for Brabant

Description

The Duchy of Brabant had been under Burgundian influence for a while in the decades leading up to 1430 with side branches of the Burgundian dynasty occupying the title of Duke and on the 1st of August, 1430 it formally passed to the control of Philip the Good of Burgundy further strengthening the Burgundian hold on the Netherlands and continuing Philip's moves towards their unification.

An alternative, however, would have been to offer the duchy to Philip's illegitimate son, Anthony, the Grand Bastard of Burgundy. This would ensure the duchy's independence through an illegitimate line of the Valois-Bourgogne dynasty, yet the Burgundian alliance would also safeguard the duchy against French aggression. Though only a boy at the time, Anthony would grow up to become a strong and respected warrior, as well as a powerful influence over and ally of his younger half-brother, Charles the Bold.

Actions

A. Incorporate them

• Brabant will be considered a national province
• Zeeland will be considered a national province
• Artois will be considered a national province
• Holland will be considered a national province
• Inherit the realms of Brabant
• Stability +2
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 36 months

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 3775 - The Succession in Brabant for Brabant

Description

The Duchy of Brabant had been under Burgundian influence for a while in the decades leading up to 1430 with side branches of the Burgundian dynasty occupying the title of Duke and on the 1st of August, 1430 it formally passed to the control of Philip the Good of Burgundy further strengthening the Burgundian hold on the Netherlands and continuing Philip's moves towards their unification.

An alternative, however, would have been to offer the duchy to Philip's illegitimate son, Anthony, the Grand Bastard of Burgundy. This would ensure the duchy's independence through an illegitimate line of the Valois-Bourgogne dynasty, yet the Burgundian alliance would also safeguard the duchy against French aggression. Though only a boy at the time, Anthony would grow up to become a strong and respected warrior, as well as a powerful influence over and ally of his younger half-brother, Charles the Bold.

Actions

A. Well, it's better than nothing...

• Stability -1
• Gain an alliance with Brabant
• +100 relations with Brabant
• Brabant will be considered a national province
• Zeeland will be considered a national province
• Artois will be considered a national province
• Holland will be considered a national province
• Leader Le Grand Bâtard will never be active

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 170136 - The Treaty of Conflans for France

Description

During the early years of his reign, King Louis XI had done much to antagonize the great magnates of France in his attempts to centralize the monarchy. A steady stream of dissenters flowed to a group of nobles who would form a League against Louis. Charles, Count of Charolais and son of Philippe, Duke of Burgundy, had captured several of the Somme territories along with several towns and estates ceded to Jean, Count of Etampes and Nevers, by the Duke of Burgundy. Royal troops led by Louis met the Burgundian army at Montlhery. The resulting battle left Burgundians masters of the field. Louis had escaped to Paris where he would soon be under seige. The Burgundian and Breton troops, united, forced Louis to agree to the rebels' demands. Thus, Burgundy regained the Somme towns and Charles Count of Charolais received the territories ceded to Jean Count of Etampes and Nevers. Louis XI would not be compensated for the Somme towns, and, by the terms of the Treaty, Louis was not entitled to repurchase the territory until after Charles' death.

Actions

A. Well, we have regained Picardie!

• Stability +1
• +50 relations with Brittany
• -50 relations with France
• Picardie will be considered a national province

Burgundy — Not random

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Action A of 322005 - Problems in the Vorlande for Tyrol

Description

Sigismund of Tyrol ruled the Vorlande, the Habsburg possessions north of the Alps, in Alsace and Breisgau, very ineffectively. Most of the local nobility operated as robber barons, there was virtually no tax collection and the Swiss neighbours in the south occasionally sent pillaging troops in and tried to expand into these territories. One such border war with Helvetia in 1468 was concluded by Sigismund promising to pay 10000 Guldens. Since he was always in financial trouble, he soon searched for someone to grant him a credit. After the Emperor's and the French King's refusal, the only likely creditor was Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. When on March 21st 1469 the two princes met in Arras, they negotiated an even more far-reaching agreement: Sigismund saw Burgundy as a potentially useful ally against the Helvetian threat, and in order to tie him closely to Tyrol, he offered him to mortgage the Vorlande for an amount of 50000 Guldens. To rebuy the provinces, Tyrol would have had to pay back not only this sum, but also all expenses Burgundy would make for the establishment of an administration, which seemed practically impossible for the struggling Count. Hence by the treaty of St. Omer signed in May Sigismund sold the Vorlande to Burgundy in exchange for the money he badly needed and Burgundian support against his Helvetian enemies. Only due to Charles' premature death in battle the vorlande were returned to Tyrol.

Actions

A. Buy the Habsburg Vorlande

• Alsace will be considered a national province
• -130
• +100 relations with Tyrol
• -100 relations with Switzerland
• Event 322006 - Burgundy accepts for Tyrol is triggered immediately

B. Refuse to help Sigismund

• -50 relations with Tyrol

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 213102 - The Luxemburgian sale for Luxemburg

Description

The Burgundians bought Luxembourg from Elizabeth von Görlitz, making it part of their possessions in the Netherlands.

Actions

A. It seems fair to me

• -200
• Luxembourg will be considered a national province
• Gain a royal marriage with Luxemburg
• Gain Luxemburg as vassals

B. No, it's to much

• -175 relations with Luxemburg
• Event 213103 - A nightly ambush for Luxemburg will never fire

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Charles II is active

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Action A of 22007 - The sale of Friesland for Meissen
Action A of 273037 - The sale of Friesland for Saxony

Description

In 1515, Georg had become so disappointed with being unable to control Friesland that he sold it to Charles II of Burgundy, who was trying to unite the Netherlands.

Actions

A. Buy it!

• -200
• Event 22009 - Charles II bought Friesland for Meissen is triggered immediately
• Event 273038 - Charles II bought Friesland for Saxony is triggered immediately
• Friesen will be considered a national province

B. Reject the offer

• -75 relations with Meissen
• -75 relations with Saxony

Burgundy — Not random

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Action B of 211000 - The Duke is dead for Lorraine

Description

Charles, the former Duke of Lorraine and the father-in-law of René d'Anjou, is dead. While the former Duke supported his son-in-law against Burgundy, the Burgundians managed to install his rival, Antoine de Vaudémont, instead. Antoine was weak and depended on the Burgundians.

Actions

A. Excellent!

• Gain Lorraine as vassals
• Gain an alliance with Lorraine

Burgundy — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Charles II is active
• Friesland exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Friesland is a vassal of Burgundy
  • Burgundy is a vassal of Friesland
  • Friesland and Burgundy are at war

Triggered by

Action B of 22022 - The sale of Friesland for Friesland
Action B of 22023 - The Frisians call upon us to assist them for Guelders

Description

Finally, Friesland is under our control.

Actions

A. Splendid!

• Gain Friesland as vassals

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 20043 - Titles, and the such for England

Description

Nothing could be more repugnant to the interests of the house of Burgundy than to unite the crowns of France and England on the same head, an event which, had it taken place, would have reduced the duke to the rank of a petty prince. The Kingdoms of England and France are united under one crown, and the time has come to sort out matters of the state. The lands of Bourgogne, Picarde, and Artois are rightful lands of the Anglo-French crown, and as such our Duke is subject to their rule. We now have a choice: shall we accept the rank of prince, or shall we defy our leige lords and keep our duke?

Actions

A. Defy the English, and Feudal Law

• Centralization +1
• Stability -4
• -400 relations with England
• Event 20045 - Philippe the Fool for England is triggered immediately

B. Submit to English Authority, and Become a Vassal of England

• Event 20046 - Philippe the Good for England is triggered immediately

Burgundy — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 164226 - Treaty of Amsterdam for England

Description

Jacqueline, with the aid of her valiant husband, Gloucester, had recoquered her inheritance. There was little Philip could do, since peace between England and Burgundy had facilitated negotiations, and Burgundy was in a difficult position to refuse England's terms. In return for the recognition of Jacqueline's claims, England would seek neither reparition nor payments for damages. The treaty was signed in Amsterdam and ratified within weeks. The English had expanded their foothold in the lowlands...

Actions

A. There is little we can do

• Stability -1
• -50 victory points
• +50 relations with England