Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• Stability is at 0 or higher
• Own Carpathia
• Control Carpathia
• Own Ruthenia
• Control Ruthenia
• Own Transylvania
• Control Transylvania
• Own Maros
• Control Maros
• Own Magyar
• Control Magyar
• Own Pest
• Control Pest

Will happen within 360 days of August 30, 1526
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)

Description

Ever since Transylvania became independent of Hungary there has always been the hope that one day Transylvania would be able to reunite with the old Hungarian lands and resurrect the Kingdom of Hungary. Through our dogged determination and skill this is now possible. Shall we claim the crown of Hungary and take our place as a Kingdom among the other countries of Europe?

Actions

A. Forge a greater Transylvania instead

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

B. Claim the crown of Hungary

• Flag graphics set to default
• Become Hungary
• Carpathia will be considered a national province
• Ruthenia will be considered a national province
• Maros will be considered a national province
• Magyar will be considered a national province
• Presburg will be considered a national province
• Odenburg will be considered a national province
• Pest will be considered a national province
• Banat will be considered a national province
• slovak will become an accepted culture
• Move capital to Magyar

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
  • Transylvania is a vassal of Austria
  • Austria is a vassal of Transylvania
  • Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Transylvania

Will happen within 360 days of July 24, 1540
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 17, 1551)

Description

Born George Utjesenovic the priest, diplomat and statesman played a prominent role in Hungarian politics. Formerly a servant in the Corvinus then Zápolya household he joined a Pauline monastery where his talent and zeal earned him rapid promotion. Fate brought him to János I Zápolya, becoming chief advisor and guardian of Zápolya's son János II Zsigmond. Owing to his tact, György kept the Principality independent from both Ferdinand of Austria and Süleymân of Turkey. In time his deceit caught up with him - forcing György to temporarily acknowledge Vienna. Alas his continued double-dealing incited war between Austria and Turkey - ultimately his death at the hands of the Imperial General Castaldo.

Actions

A. Ally with Ferdinand I

• +5000 infantry in the capital province
• +2000 cavalry in the capital province
• +10 artillery in the capital province
• Global revolt risk -2 for 36 months
• +100 relations with Austria
• +75 relations with Spain
• +50 relations with Papal States
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +100
• Stability +1
• Event 179064 - Siebenbürgen Agreement for Austria is triggered immediately

B. Ally with Süleymân I

• Lose 7000 troops in a random province
• Global revolt risk +2 for 36 months
• -100 relations with Austria
• -100 relations with Papal States
• -100 relations with Spain
• +100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Innovativeness +1
• -75
• Stability -1
• Event 301063 - Erdil Submits for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately

C. Our loyalties are flexible

• Lose 6000 troops in a random province
• +3000 infantry in the capital province
• +2000 cavalry in the capital province
• Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
• -100 relations with Austria
• -100 relations with Papal States
• -100 relations with Spain
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 36 months
• -50
• Stability -2
• +1 diplomats

D. Pursue an independent policy

• Centralization +1
• Global revolt risk -4 for 36 months
• -75 relations with Austria
• -75 relations with Papal States
• -75 relations with Spain
• -75 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +50
• Stability +1

Transylvania — Not random

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1568
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1568)

Description

János II Zsigmond (1540-1571) is best known for passing the Edict of Torda. Mastermined by Ferencz David, it was a first of its kind. Vicars were allowed to preach the gospel according to their interpretation. Congregations kept the ministers whose doctrine they approved. It was forbidden to imprison or persecute anyone for their relgion 'for faith is the gift of God'. Rather Catholics, Lutheran, Calvinists and Unitarians were encouraged to respect each others faith and use their reasoning to guide them.

Actions

A. Egy az Isten (God is One)

• Innovativeness +2
• -100 relations with Papal States
• Global revolt risk -4 for 36 months
• +100 relations with a random country
• +100 relations with a random country
• +100 relations with a random country
• +1 missionaries
• Stability +3

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Poland exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Poland and Transylvania are at war
• Ottoman Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 282016 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania has already occurred

Will happen within 30 days of December 13, 1575
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1576)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 282016 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania

Description

After Henryk I Walezy abandoned his Polish throne, the Szlachta at the urging of its Chancellor Jan Zamoyski elected István I Báthory King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. On hearing of his unexpected elevation, Báthory summoned the Transylvanian Estates and persuaded them to elect his brother Kristóf prince in his stead. Kristóf's reign saw Transylvania alternate its allegiance between his brother and the Sultan to preserve its independence.

Actions

A. A pro-Polish policy

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 36 months
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +50 relations with Poland
• +4000 cavalry in the capital province
• -25
• Stability +1
• Event 282016 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania will never fire

B. A pro-Ottoman policy

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 36 months
• -100 relations with Poland
• +50 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +3000 infantry in the capital province
• +5 artillery in the capital province
• -50
• Stability -1
• Event 282016 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania will never fire

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Poland exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Poland and Transylvania are at war
• The following must not occur:
  • Ottoman Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 282003 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania has already occurred

Will happen within 30 days of December 13, 1575
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1576)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 282003 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania

Description

After Henryk I Walezy abandoned his Polish throne, the Szlachta at the urging of its Chancellor Jan Zamoyski elected István I Báthory King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. On hearing of his unexpected elevation, Báthory summoned the Transylvanian Estates and persuaded them to elect his brother Kristóf prince in his stead.

Actions

A. A pro-Polish policy

• +50 relations with Poland
• +4000 cavalry in the capital province
• -25
• Stability +1
• Event 282003 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania will never fire

B. A neutral policy

• Event 282003 - Mantle of the Jagiello for Transylvania will never fire

Transylvania — Not random

Will happen on July 24, 1594

Description

Upon Báthory's separation from his wife Archduchess Maria-Christina, Zsigmond planned to take holy vows. Initially resigning in favour of a cousin Boldizsár Báthory (July 24 1594), he reversed the decision and deposed him (August 8 1594). In 1598, Báthory again abdicated - this time to Rudolf II of Austria, then Boldizsár's brother Cardinal András but made another comeback when the Principate was occupied by Mihály II Vitéz. His fickleness (probably caused by the infamous Báthory madness) in time sparked a conflict with his neighbours.

Actions

A. Resign our throne

• Break vassalization with Austria
• Break vassalization with Wallachia
• +50 relations with Poland
• -75 relations with Austria
• -75 relations with Wallachia
• Monarch Báthory Zsigmond I will never rule
• Monarch Báthory Boldizsár becomes active
• Monarch Báthory Zsigmond I (Restored) becomes active
• Monarch Rudolf I becomes active
• Monarch Báthory András becomes active
• Stability -2

B. Remain Voivode

• +25 relations with Austria
• +25 relations with Wallachia
• Stability +1
• Event 282006 - Báthory's Last Stand for Transylvania will never fire

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Wallachia exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Transylvania is a vassal of Poland

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1595
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 2, 1595)

Description

Transylvania habitually kept cordial relations with the Porte to counter the hostile Habsburgs. When Zsigmond Báthory (nephew of István I Báthory) reached his majority, he soon proved his mettle by signing the Treaty of Gyulafehérvár (Alba Julia) with Voivode Mihály II Vitéz of Wallachia - whereby Mihály recognised Báthory as his liege. That year, the alliance brought a string of victories against the Ottoman Turks at Calugareni (August 13), Targoviste (October 8), Bucharest (October 12), Bralia and Wallachia (October 29) - astonishing contemporary Europe. In 1596 the offensive continued with Viteazul attacking Vidin, Pleven, Nicopolis and Babadag.

Actions

A. Sign the Treaty

• Offensive Doctrine +2
• Quality +1
• -150 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +50 relations with Wallachia
• +6000 infantry in the capital province
• +2000 cavalry in the capital province
• Gain an alliance with Wallachia
• Gain Wallachia as vassals
• Start a war with Ottoman Empire

B. Don't Sign

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Wallachia for 36 months
• -100 relations with Wallachia
• +25 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Stability -1

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Transylvania and Austria are at war
  • Transylvania and Wallachia are at war
• Country is at war
• Monarch Báthory András is active

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1599
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after October 18, 1599)
unless prevented by
Action B of 282005 - Abdications of Zsigmond Báthory for Transylvania

Description

When Zsigmond Báthory resigned in favour of his cousin András Báthory, Transylvania fell under the Polish sphere of influence as Cardinal András was already a Polish vassal. Báthory's decision ultimately turned his allies against him. Beginning on October 5 1599, Mihály II Vitéz of Wallachia and György Básta (an Austrian general), launched a campaign against the Principality. On October 18 Mihály defeated András at the Battle of Selimbar - giving him control of the Capitol Gyulafehérvár. Zsigmond Báthory hastened to reclaim his throne with a force of Cossacks and Poles, only to be defeated at Suceava. Still Romanian peasants and nobles alike hated Vitéz, despite his attempts at endearing himself to them. Who shall be our Prince?

Actions

A. Zsigmond Báthory

• Monarch Báthory András will never rule
• Monarch Báthory Zsigmond I (Restored) becomes active
• Leader Zsigmond Báthory becomes active
• +50 relations with Poland
• -100 relations with Wallachia
• +2000 infantry in the capital province
• +1000 cavalry in the capital province
• Stability +1
• Start a war with Ottoman Empire

B. Mihály Vitéz (possibly End Game)

• Monarch Báthory András will never rule
• Monarch Interregnum will never rule
• Monarch Mihály Vitéz ° becomes active
• Monarch Interregnum becomes active
• -50 relations with Poland
• +100 relations with Wallachia
• Global revolt risk +8 for 72 months
• The capital province revolts
• The capital province revolts
• Stability -3
• Event 329000 - Union of Transylvania for Wallachia is triggered immediately

Transylvania — Not random

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1604
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1604)

Description

In 1604 Rudolf I (1552-1612) was intent on re-imposing Catholicism on the Hungarians, provoking their first popular insurrection against Habsburg rule. The insurrectionists found a leader in István Bocskai (1557--1606), prince of Transylvania in 1605 and 1606, who fused the popular forces with his own army. Already at war with the Turks, the Habsburgs now faced an uncompromising civil war. A threefold settlement was finally forced on the dynasty: the Treaties of Vienna and Zsitvatorok of 1606 and the legislation of the Hungarian diet of 1608. Together these secured for Hungary religious freedom, constitutional autonomy, and the right of habeas corpus.

Actions

A. Fight for the cause of the Reformed Faith

• Global revolt risk +6 for 36 months
• Change religion to reformed
• Lose 5000 troops in a random province
• Lose 5000 troops in a random province
• -100 relations with Austria
• -100 relations with Papal States
• -100 relations with Spain
• +100 relations with Sweden
• +100 relations with Lithuania
• +100 relations with Prussia
• +100 relations with Denmark
• +100 relations with Netherlands
• Innovativeness +2
• Stability -2

B. Fight for the cause of the Catholic Faith

• Global revolt risk +6 for 36 months
• Change religion to counterreform
• Lose 5000 troops in a random province
• Lose 5000 troops in a random province
• +100 relations with Austria
• +100 relations with Papal States
• +100 relations with Spain
• -100 relations with Sweden
• -100 relations with England
• -100 relations with Prussia
• -100 relations with Denmark
• -100 relations with Netherlands
• Innovativeness -2
• Stability -2

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Event 3189 - The Religious Peace of Augsburg for Austria has already occurred
• Event 3194 - The second defenestration of Prague for Austria has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • State religion is protestant
  • State religion is reformed

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1618
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1622)

Description

Defenestration of Prague (1618) gave Gábor Bethlen pretext to invade Hungary as 'Defender of the Magyar constitution and liberties'. Ignoring Hetman István Zólkiewski's counteroffer of a Polish alliance against the Turks, Bethlen joined forces with the Czech and Moravian army of Count Thurn and besieged Vienna only to be ousted by Imperial forces. Preliminary negotiations failed as Bethlen insisted on including the Bohemians, but was elected King of Hungary. Yet Austrian arms won the Battle of White Mountain (8 November 1620) forcing Bethlen to conclude the Peace of Nikolsburg (31 December 1620). Ferdinand kept St.Stephen's crown upon confirming the Peace of Vienna (1606). Bethlen became an 'Imperial Prince' with counties in the Upper Theiss and fortresses in Tokaj, Munkacs and Ecsed. Had Gábor accepted Zólkiewski's offer.

Actions

A. Join the German Princes

• -100 relations with Austria
• -75 relations with Spain
• -75 relations with Saxony
• -50 relations with Poland
• +100 relations with Bohemia
• +100 relations with Palatinate
• +100 relations with Hesse
• +50 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +4500 infantry in the capital province
• +1500 cavalry in the capital province
• +5 artillery in the capital province
• Start a war with Austria

B. Consent to Zólkiewski's offer

• +5000 cavalry in the capital province
• Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 36 months
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Bohemia for 36 months
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Palatinate for 36 months
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Hesse for 36 months
• -100 relations with Bohemia
• -100 relations with Hesse
• -100 relations with Palatinate
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +100 relations with Austria
• +100 relations with Spain
• Stability -2
• Event 282008 - Meet the In-Laws for Transylvania will never fire

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • State religion is protestant
  • State religion is reformed

Will happen within 365 days of January 2, 1618
Checked again every 365 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after November 16, 1629)

Description

Bethlen was likened to his great predecessor - Mátyás Corvin (1458-1490). Like Corvin he embarked on reforms aimed at improving the state. Ruling as an 'Enlightened Autocrat' he developed mines and industry whilst nationalising foreign trade. A patron of the Arts and Learning, Gábor took peculiar interest in education - founding schools for the children of serfs. In addition he sent students to Protestant universities in England, the Low Countries and the Holy Roman Empire. Calvinism flourished. Despite the huge cost of his projects, Bethlen built a new palace at Gyulafehérvár - keeping an opulent court and a standing army of mercenaries to conduct his ambitious foreign policy.

Actions

A. Strengthen the economy

• Mercantilism +2
• +1 base tax value in the capital province
• Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 60 months
• -150
• +2 merchants
• Trade tech investment: +100

B. Invest in Arts and Learning

• Innovativeness +1
• +25 relations with Sweden
• +25 relations with Brandenburg
• +25 relations with England
• +25 relations with Denmark
• +25 relations with Netherlands
• -125
• +1 diplomats
• Infrastructure tech investment: +100

C. Exhibition of royal power

• Gain Fine Arts Academy in the capital province
• Centralization +1
• Aristocracy -1
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 120 months
• -200
• Stability -1
• +25 victory points

D. Maintainance of a mercenary force

• Offensive Doctrine -1
• Quality +1
• +5000 infantry in the capital province
• +10 artillery in the capital province
• -100
• Land tech investment: +100

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Event 282007 - Fortunes of War for Transylvania has already occurred

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1622
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after November 16, 1629)
unless prevented by
Action B of 282007 - Fortunes of War for Transylvania

Description

Despite his gains in the Peace of Nikolsburg (1620) Gábor rejoined the war against Vienna as an ally of the Protestants (1623-26). Yet the Treaties of Vienna and Pressburg awarded Bethlen no more than a renewal of the concessions from Nikolsburg. Hence he tried reconciling with Austria to secure an alliance against the Porte and a Habsburg bride. Ferdinand II refused on both accounts. Accordingly Bethlen became firmly entrenched in the Protestant camp - marrying the sister-in-law of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Catherine Hohenzollern of Brandenburg.

Actions

A. Seek a Habsburg Bride

• +50 relations with Austria
• -25 relations with Sweden
• -25 relations with Brandenburg
• -75
• Event 179065 - For an Archduchess's hand for Austria is triggered immediately

B. Seek a Protestant Bride

• -25 relations with Austria
• +25 relations with Sweden
• +50 relations with Brandenburg
• -50
• Event 132014 - Matchmaker for Brandenburg is triggered immediately

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• None of the following must occur:
  • Austria and Transylvania are allied
  • Transylvania is a vassal of Austria

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1630
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after October 12, 1648)

Description

György I Rákóczi continued Bethlen's persuit of political and religious liberty for the Magyars. Toward that end he formed an alliance with Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden whilst feigning amity to Habsburg-Austria. By the final years of the Thirty Years War (1618-48), Rákóczi at the urging of Swedes, French and Ottomans declared war against Ferdinand III (2 February 1644). The hard-pressed Austrians soon lost Royal Hungary to Transylvanian forces and Vienna was compelled to conclude the Peace of Linz (16 September 1645) - according full religious liberty to the Magyars and the fortress of Regec and the Tokaj district to Rákóczi.

Actions

A. Heed their call

• Carpathia will be considered a national province
• Ruthenia will be considered a national province
• Presburg will be considered a national province
• Odenburg will be considered a national province
• +6000 infantry in the capital province
• +4000 cavalry in the capital province
• +20 artillery in the capital province
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 48 months
• -100 relations with Austria
• -100 relations with Spain
• +150 relations with Sweden
• +150 relations with France
• +150 relations with Ottoman Empire
• -150
• Stability +1

B. Stay out of the conflict

• Stability +1

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• Poland exists
• Sweden exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Transylvania and Sweden are at war
• Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
• The following must not occur:
  • Poland is a vassal of Transylvania

Will happen within 360 days of October 13, 1648
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after October 8, 1656)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 282000 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania

Description

Sharing his father's ambition for the Polish Crown, György II Rákóczi allied himself in 1649 with the Cossack Hetman Bogdan IV Khmelnitsky and the Hospodars of Moldavia and Wallachia. Yet he achieved little til joining forces with a warlike Karl X Gustav of Sweden in an act of defiance against his suzerain the Sultan. Occupying Karkow and Warsaw in 1657, Polish resolve and the sudden Swedish withdraw left Rákóczi without allies. An angry Sultan had even dispatched the Crimean Tartars after him forcing the Prince to accept the most humiliating of terms with Jan II Kazimieras of Poland before returning home to be deposed by the Porte.

Actions

A. Team up with the Cossacks and Danubian Hospodars

• Break vassalization with Ottoman Empire
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 48 months
• -100 relations with Poland
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +150 relations with Ukraine
• +150 relations with Moldavia
• +150 relations with Wallachia
• Stability -1
• Event 282000 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania will never fire

B. Collaborate with Karl X Gustav

• Break vassalization with Ottoman Empire
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 48 months
• -100 relations with Poland
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +150 relations with Sweden
• Stability -1
• Event 282000 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania will never fire

C. Obey to our suzerain, the Sultan

• Centralization -1
• +25 relations with Poland
• +50 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Stability +1
• Event 282000 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania will never fire
• Event 282017 - Agreement with Karl X Gustav of Sweden for Transylvania will never fire
• Event 282018 - Agreement with Karl X Gustav of Sweden for Transylvania will never fire

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• Poland exists
• Sweden exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Transylvania and Sweden are at war
• The following must not occur:
  • Poland is a vassal of Transylvania
• The following must not occur:
  • Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire

Will happen within 360 days of October 13, 1648
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after October 8, 1656)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 282012 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania

Description

Sharing his father's ambition for the Polish Crown, György II Rákóczi allied himself in 1649 with the Cossack Hetman Bogdan IV Khmelnitsky and the Hospodars of Moldavia and Wallachia. Yet he achieved little til joining forces with a warlike Karl X Gustav of Sweden.

Actions

A. Team up with the Cossacks and Danubian Hospodars

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 48 months
• -100 relations with Poland
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +150 relations with Ukraine
• +150 relations with Moldavia
• +150 relations with Wallachia
• Stability -1
• Event 282012 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania will never fire

B. Collaborate with Karl X Gustav

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 48 months
• -100 relations with Poland
• -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• +150 relations with Sweden
• Stability -1
• Event 282012 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania will never fire

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Sweden and Poland are at war
• None of the following must occur:
  • Transylvania and Poland are at war
  • Poland is a vassal of Transylvania
• The following must not occur:
  • Transylvania is a vassal of Poland

Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1657
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 30, 1657)
unless prevented by
Action C of 282012 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania

Description

Rákóczi had an agreement with Sweden in order to conquer the Polish throne.

Actions

A. We want the Polish Crown!

• +200 relations with Sweden
• -200 relations with Poland
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 6 months

B. Stay out of the conflict

• -100 relations with Sweden
• +20 relations with Poland

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• Sweden and Poland are at war
• None of the following must occur:
  • Transylvania and Poland are at war
  • Poland is a vassal of Transylvania
• Transylvania is a vassal of Poland

Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1657
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 30, 1657)
unless prevented by
Action C of 282012 - Rákóczi's Polish Ambition for Transylvania

Description

Rákóczi had an agreement with Sweden in order to conquer the Polish throne.

Actions

A. We want the Polish Crown!

• Break vassalization with Poland
• +200 relations with Sweden
• -200 relations with Poland
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 6 months

B. Stay out of the conflict

• -100 relations with Sweden
• +20 relations with Poland

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists

Will happen within 90 days of October 8, 1658
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 23, 1662)

Description

Following György II Rákóczi's deposition by the Porte, an inept Ákos Barcsay was initially chosen. But Barcsay was soon replaced with a more able János Kemény. Alas for the Porte, Kemény defected to the Habsburgs - embroiling Transylvania in a war with the Ottomans. In the end, the Sultan prevailed appointing Mihály I Apafi to the Principate.

Actions

A. OK

• -50 relations with Austria
• -50 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Global revolt risk +6 for 72 months
• Stability -3
• The capital province revolts
• The capital province revolts
• The capital province revolts

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• Event 3332 - The Chastening of Hungary for Austria has already occurred
• Event 3333 - The Insurrection of Duke Imre Tököll for Austria has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1681
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 27, 1699)

Description

Failure of Wesselényi Conspiracy against Habsburg oppression resulted in the establishment of an absolutist and repressive regime in Hungary. Scores of prominent Magyar families were arrested and their estates forfeited to the Austrian crown. Many more fled to Transylvania including Imre Thököly who led an insurrection against Leopold I to restore the constitution and revoke his harsh measures. Seeing young Thököly's successes, Mihály I Apafi joined the uprising. Yet it was the Austrians who prevailed and bringing with it the final days of an independent Transylvania.

Actions

A. Join the Patriotic Movement

• -100 relations with Austria
• Stability +1
• Start a war with Austria

B. Remain aloof

• +25 relations with Austria
• Stability -2

Transylvania — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Hungary exists
• Event 3201 - Noble Revolt in Hungary for Austria has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of June 16, 1703
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1711)

Description

Three years into the War of Spanish Succession (1700-1714), Ferenc Rákóczi began a war of national liberation. His Kurucok forces soon occupied Upper Hungary and named him Prince of Transylvania (8 June 1704). But an Imperial victory at Blenheim (13 August 1704) against Rákóczi's French allies began a reversal of fortune. Having failed to reach an agreement with Leopold I of Austria, Rákóczi deposed Leopold from the Hungarian throne in hopes of securing further French support. Instead both sides fought to the bitter end. Without allies the Kurucok suffered loss after loss, effectively ending the uprising in the Treaty of Szatmár (11 May 1711). Henceforth the Magyars and Transylvania became a part of the Austrian Empire.

Actions

A. Cum Deo pro patria et libertate! (With God for Country and Liberty)

• -100 relations with Austria
• +75 relations with France
• +120
• Start a war with Austria

B. Better not

• +25 relations with Austria
• Stability -2