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common/culture/traditions/00_debug_traditions.txt

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+################################
+# DEBUG CULTURAL TRADITIONS #
+################################
+
+# Here as a container for parameters useful for modders.
+tradition_debug = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = intrigue
+		1 = mediterranean
+		4 = crown.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = { always = no }
+	can_pick = { always = no }
+	can_pick_for_hybridization = { always = no }
+
+	parameters = {
+		culture_can_raid_over_land_even_if_feudal = yes
+		culture_can_raid_at_sea_even_if_feudal_no_restrictions = yes
+		culture_can_raid_over_land_even_if_feudal_no_restrictions = yes
+	}
+
+	cost = { prestige = 300000 }
+
+	ai_will_do = { value = 0 }
+}

common/culture/traditions/01_fp1_traditions.txt

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+###########################
+# FP1 CULTURAL TRADITIONS 
+###########################
+
+#######################
+# Norse Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp1_coastal_warriors = {
+	category = combat
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = martial
+		1 = western
+		4 = viking.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp1_dlc_trigger = yes
+		NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_hird }
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		# Must be of a suitable heritage.
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = northern_germanic_heritage_trigger
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+		}
+		# And have a coastal presence.
+		custom_description = {
+			text = culture_on_coast_desc
+			any_culture_county = {
+				any_county_province = {
+					is_coastal = yes
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		# Shouldn't be combined with the following traditions:
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_warrior_culture
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_warrior_culture = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_seafaring
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_seafaring = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_bondi = yes
+		unlock_maa_vigmen = yes
+		unlock_maa_varangian_veterans = yes
+		unlock_maa_huscarls = yes
+		strong_traits_more_valued = yes
+		strong_traits_more_common = yes
+		trade_ports_stationed_maa_bonus = yes
+		trade_ports_enabled_for_tribals = yes
+		unlock_voluntary_laampdom = yes
+		more_likely_to_be_laamps = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		sea_travel_danger = medium_sea_danger_reduction
+		coastal_sea_travel_danger = medium_sea_danger_reduction
+		taiga_provisions_use_mult = -0.1
+		forest_provisions_use_mult = -0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = culture_not_bellicose
+				}
+			}
+			# Gotta be a heavily coastal culture not to get a surcharge.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						any_culture_county = {
+							percent >= 0.3
+							any_county_province = {
+								is_coastal = yes
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = coastal_percentage_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOT = {
+					scope:character = {
+						any_sub_realm_county = {
+							percent >= 0.3
+							any_county_province = {
+								is_coastal = yes
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_fp1_performative_honour = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = western
+		4 = shieldmaiden.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp1_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		# Must be of a suitable heritage.
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = northern_germanic_heritage_trigger
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+		}
+		# Shouldn't be combined with the following traditions:
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_fp1_trials_by_combat
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_fp1_trials_by_combat = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_fp1_the_right_to_prove
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_fp1_the_right_to_prove = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		has_access_to_shieldmaidens = yes
+		has_access_to_trials_by_combat = yes
+		craven_trait_costs_prestige = yes
+		weak_traits_looked_down_upon = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		knight_limit = 1
+		accolade_glory_gain_mult = 0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						scope:character = {
+							any_courtier = {
+								count >= 5
+								prowess >= 10
+								is_adult = yes
+								NOT = { can_be_knight_trigger = { ARMY_OWNER = prev } }
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = courtiers_with_prowess_who_cant_be_knight_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+
+	ai_will_do = { value = 100 }
+}
+
+tradition_fp1_northern_stories = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = western
+		4 = runestone.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp1_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		# Must be of a suitable heritage.
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = northern_germanic_heritage_trigger
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+		}
+		# Shouldn't be combined with the following traditions:
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_runestones
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_runestones = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_poetry
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_poetry = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_storytellers
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_storytellers = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		has_access_to_runestones = yes
+		poet_trait_gives_bonuses = yes
+		poet_trait_more_common = yes
+		better_ward_education = yes
+		tells_stories = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		owned_scheme_secrecy_add  = -15
+		owned_legend_spread_mult = 0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_or_bureaucratic_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					trigger_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character = {
+								is_ai = no
+							}
+						}
+						NOT = {
+							any_ruler = {
+								count >= 3
+								culture = prev
+								primary_title.tier >= tier_county
+								has_trait = poet
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					trigger_else = {
+						always = no
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = rulers_with_poet_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = { value = 100 }
+}
+
+#######################
+# Generic
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp1_trials_by_combat = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = intrigue
+		1 = western
+		4 = fight.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp1_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_fp1_performative_honour
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_fp1_performative_honour = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		has_access_to_trials_by_combat = yes
+		blademaster_traits_give_learning = yes
+		craven_trait_costs_prestige = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		knight_limit = 1
+		accolade_glory_gain_mult = 0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_stoic_or_courtly_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					trigger_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character = {
+								is_ai = no
+							}
+						}
+						NOT = {
+							any_ruler = {
+								count >= 3
+								culture = prev
+								primary_title.tier >= tier_county
+								OR = {
+									has_trait = education_martial_4
+									has_trait = education_martial_5
+								}
+								learning >= 10
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					trigger_else_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character = {
+								OR = {
+									has_trait = education_martial_4
+									has_trait = education_martial_5
+								}
+								learning >= 10
+							}
+						}
+						always = no
+					}
+					trigger_else_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character.culture = {
+								OR = {
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_brythonic
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_central_germanic
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_frankish
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_goidelic
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iberian
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_latin
+									has_cultural_pillar = heritage_west_germanic
+								}
+							}
+						}
+						always = no
+					}
+					trigger_else = {
+						always = no
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = rulers_with_martial_edu_and_learning_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = { value = 100 }
+}
+
+tradition_fp1_the_right_to_prove = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = intrigue
+		1 = western
+		4 = shieldmaiden.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp1_dlc_trigger = yes
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_fp1_performative_honour
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_fp1_performative_honour = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		has_access_to_shieldmaidens = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		knight_limit = -2
+		knight_effectiveness_mult = 0.25
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+
+						# Egalitarian, provided you're moving *up* the scale. Somewhat less so when moving down.
+						culture_pillar:ethos_egalitarian = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_egalitarian_or_communal_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						scope:character = {
+							any_courtier = {
+								count >= 5
+								prowess >= 10
+								is_adult = yes
+								NOT = { can_be_knight_trigger = { ARMY_OWNER = prev } }
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = courtiers_with_prowess_who_cant_be_knight_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOT = {
+					scope:character = {
+						any_courtier = {
+							count >= 5
+							prowess >= 10
+							is_adult = yes
+							NOT = { can_be_knight_trigger = { ARMY_OWNER = prev } }
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+	}
+}

common/culture/traditions/03_fp2_traditions.txt

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+###########################
+# FP2 CULTURAL TRADITIONS 
+###########################
+
+#######################
+# Aragonese Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp2_state_ransoming = {
+	category = realm
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = steward
+		1 = western
+		4 = state_ransoming.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp2_dlc_trigger = yes
+	}
+
+	# Anyone can take this.
+	
+	parameters = {
+		knights_die_less_but_are_captured_more = yes
+		characters_more_likely_to_be_captured_in_sieges = yes
+		can_demand_higher_ransoms_from_lower_tiers = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		hard_casualty_modifier = -0.5
+		monthly_war_income_mult = -0.25
+	}
+
+	county_modifier = {
+		# Naturally, people are more keen to turn up to serve.
+		levy_size = 0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_or_communal_desc
+				}
+			}
+			# Heritage or language
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iberian
+						AND = {
+							exists = culture_head
+							culture_head = { knows_language = language_iberian }
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = lack_iberian_heritage_or_language_penalty_desc
+				}
+			}
+			# General replacement stuff.
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+	}
+}
+
+#######################
+# Castilian Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp2_strategy_gamers = {
+	category = ritual
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = western
+		4 = board_gamers.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp2_dlc_trigger = yes
+	}
+
+	# Anyone can take this.
+	
+	parameters = {
+		commanders_likelier_to_gain_commander_traits = yes
+		may_challenge_to_board_games = yes
+		may_wager_land_on_board_games = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		movement_speed = 0.1
+		prowess = medium_skill_penalty
+		martial = medium_skill_bonus
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_or_courtly_desc
+				}
+			}
+			# Either high martial, high learning, or a chess board required.
+			if = {
+				limit = { exists = culture_head }
+				if = {
+					limit = {
+						culture_head = {
+							NOR = {
+								martial >= very_high_skill_rating
+								learning >= very_high_skill_rating
+								any_character_artifact = { has_variable = can_be_used_for_board_games }
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					add = {
+						value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+						desc = lack_martial_learning_or_chess_board_penalty_desc
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 0
+		
+		if = {
+			limit = { exists = culture_head }
+			culture_head = {
+				# Absolute nerds.
+				if = {
+					limit = {
+						martial >= extremely_high_skill_rating
+						learning >= extremely_high_skill_rating
+						has_trait = scholar
+					}
+					add = 100
+				}
+				# People who got suckered in & accidentally started a trend.
+				if = {
+					limit = {
+						any_character_artifact = { has_variable = can_be_used_for_board_games }
+					}
+					add = 100
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+#######################
+# Andalusian Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp2_malleable_subjects = {
+	category = realm
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = intrigue
+		1 = mena
+		4 = malleable_subjects.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp2_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iberian
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		# Must be of a suitable heritage.
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = iberian_heritage_trigger
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iberian
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		doesnt_care_about_culture_faith_in_factions = yes
+		wants_to_learn_liege_language = yes
+		harder_to_convert_county_culture_without_heritage = yes
+		easier_to_convert_county_culture_with_heritage = yes
+		powerful_foreign_knights_find_you_attractive = yes
+		# ^[blushes]
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		mercenary_hire_cost_mult = -0.5
+		vassal_levy_contribution_mult = 0.25
+		different_culture_opinion = 10
+		ignore_negative_opinion_of_culture = yes
+	}
+
+	culture_modifier = {
+		mercenary_count_mult = 2
+		cultural_acceptance_gain_mult = 0.25
+	}
+
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_egalitarian = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_egalitarian_or_courtly_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 0
+		# Players might want this, but the AI never does.
+	}
+}
+
+#######################
+# Generic
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp2_ritualised_friendship = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = western
+		4 = ritualised_friendship.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		#has_fp2_dlc_trigger = yes
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		# Must have at least one friend. No friendless losers. Especially you, Nick.
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = need_at_least_one_friend
+			culture_head ?= {
+				any_relation = {
+					type = friend
+					count >= 1
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		automatic_befriend_access = yes
+		may_propose_best_friendship = yes
+		strong_hooks_and_stress_effects_best_friends = yes
+		may_select_friendship_synergy_bonus = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		scheme_phase_duration_against_friend_add = 20
+		scheme_phase_duration_against_best_friend_add = 40
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# No ethos requirement: everyone likes friends.
+			# Need at least three friends.
+			if = {
+				limit = { exists = culture_head }
+				if = {
+					limit = {
+						culture_head = {
+							any_relation = {
+								type = friend
+								count < 3
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					add = {
+						value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+						desc = guess_you_need_more_friends_desc
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 0
+
+		if = {
+			limit = { exists = culture_head }
+			culture_head = {
+				# Some traits make you want to codify this more...
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_trait = gregarious }
+					add = 50
+				}
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_trait = just }
+					add = 25
+				}
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_trait = compassionate }
+					add = 25
+				}
+				# ... but arbitrary characters have zero interest in anything nearly so formal
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_trait = arbitrary }
+					add = -200
+				}
+				# We don't modify down for shy because, if anything, you'd expect a shy person to be more serious about the few friends they *do* have.
+				# Having lots of friends makes you more likely to want this.
+				if = {
+					limit = {
+						any_relation = {
+							type = friend
+							count >= 4
+						}
+					}
+					add = 50
+				}
+				# As does having a best friend already.
+				if = {
+					limit = {
+						any_relation = {
+							type = best_friend
+							count >= 1
+						}
+					}
+					add = 25
+				}
+				# And certain lifestyles also make you want to focus on this.
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_focus = martial_chivalry_focus }
+					add = 10
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}

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+###########################
+# FP3 CULTURAL TRADITIONS 
+###########################
+
+#######################
+# Central Asian Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp3_frontier_warriors = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = martial
+		1 = mena
+		4 = dismounted_warrior.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		
+		# Any culture present in the given area can pick this
+		any_culture_county = {
+			any_county_province = {
+				OR = {
+					geographical_region = world_transoxiana
+					geographical_region = world_khorasan
+					geographical_region = world_steppe_tarim
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		culture_not_pacifistic_trigger = yes
+		# Must have a significant cultural presence in the general Turanian area, i.e. the "frontier"
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = culture_on_eastern_frontier_desc
+			any_culture_county = {
+				percent >= 0.2
+				any_county_province = {
+					OR = {
+						geographical_region = world_transoxiana
+						geographical_region = world_khorasan
+						geographical_region = world_steppe_tarim
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}	
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_tarkhan = yes
+		faith_warrior_traits_more_valued = yes
+	}
+	province_modifier = {
+		hostile_raid_time = 0.5
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		mercenary_hire_cost_mult = -0.10
+		movement_speed = 0.05
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_or_stoic_desc
+				}
+			}
+			# Gotta be a steppe-heavy culture not to get a surcharge.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						any_culture_county = {
+							percent >= 0.3
+							any_county_province = {
+								OR = {
+									terrain = steppe 
+									terrain = desert
+								}
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = steppe_or_desert_percentage_desc
+				}
+			}
+			#Turko-Mongol-Iranians get it cheaper!
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+						has_cultural_pillar = heritage_turkic
+						has_cultural_pillar = heritage_mongolic
+						has_cultural_pillar = heritage_tocharian
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = not_of_central_asian_heritage_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = { 
+		value = 100
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOT = {
+					scope:character = {
+						any_sub_realm_county = {
+							percent >= 0.3
+							any_county_province = {
+								terrain = steppe 
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+#######################
+# Persian Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp3_irrigation_experts = {
+	category = realm
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = steward
+		1 = mena
+		4 = water_technology.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+		NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_dryland_dwellers }
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		custom_description = {
+			text = culture_in_dryland_desc
+			any_culture_county = {
+				any_county_province = {
+					OR = {
+						terrain = drylands
+						terrain = desert
+						terrain = desert_mountains
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		# Shouldn't be combined with the following traditions:
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_dryland_dwellers
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_dryland_dwellers = { is_in_list = traits } } #this is another approach to drylands dwelling
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		innovative_traits_more_valued = yes
+		unlocks_qanat_building = yes
+		plantations_building_bonuses = yes
+		drylands_hunt_success_chance = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		negate_health_penalty_add = 0.1
+		desert_travel_danger = desert_medium_danger_reduction
+		drylands_travel_danger = drylands_medium_danger_reduction
+		desert_mountains_travel_danger = desert_mountains_medium_danger_reduction
+	}
+	county_modifier = {
+		desert_development_growth_factor = 0.35
+		drylands_development_growth_factor = 0.15
+	}
+	province_modifier = {
+		desert_construction_gold_cost = -0.1
+		drylands_construction_gold_cost = -0.1
+		desert_holding_construction_gold_cost = -0.1
+		drylands_holding_construction_gold_cost = -0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_egalitarian = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_communal_egalitarian_or_courtly_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						any_culture_county = {
+							percent >= 0.3
+							any_county_province = {
+								OR = {
+									terrain = drylands
+									terrain = desert
+								}
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = dry_percentage_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 400
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOT = { #if the realm isn't very dry, the AI won't pick this
+					scope:character = {
+						any_sub_realm_county = {
+							percent >= 0.4
+							culture = scope:character.culture
+							any_county_province = {
+								OR = {
+									terrain = drylands
+									terrain = desert
+								}
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+		else_if = {
+			limit = {
+				any_culture_county = {
+					percent >= 0.6
+					any_county_province = {
+						OR = {
+							terrain = drylands
+							terrain = desert
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 4
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_fp3_beacon_of_learning = { # Offshoot of tradition_philosopher_culture
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = learning
+		1 = mena
+		4 = beacon_of_learning.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+		NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_philosopher_culture } # Replaces Philosopher Culture
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		custom_description = {
+			text = culture_not_bellicose
+			NOT = {
+				culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+			}
+		}
+		NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_warrior_culture }
+		NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_philosopher_culture }
+	}
+	can_pick_for_hybridization = {
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = no_warrior_culture
+			NOT = { # Only blocks polygamous to avoid duplicate warnings, but is blocked by concubines
+				culture_tradition:tradition_warrior_culture = { is_in_list = traits }
+			}
+		}
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = no_philosopher_culture
+			NOT = { # Only blocks polygamous to avoid duplicate warnings, but is blocked by concubines
+				culture_tradition:tradition_philosopher_culture = { is_in_list = traits }
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		pensive_trait_more_common = yes
+		rowdy_trait_less_common = yes
+		innovation_from_learning_traits = yes
+		can_appoint_court_scholar = yes
+		guardian_education_better_outcomes = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		monthly_learning_lifestyle_xp_gain_mult = 0.2
+		learning_per_piety_level = 1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_courtly_communal_or_spiritual_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					trigger_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character = {
+								is_ai = no
+							}
+						}
+						NOT = {
+							any_ruler = {
+								count >= 5
+								culture = prev
+								primary_title.tier >= tier_county
+								has_trait = scholar
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					trigger_else = {
+						always = no
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = rulers_with_scholar_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 200
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOR = {
+					culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+					culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+					culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+# Replaces Refined Poetry
+tradition_fp3_enlightened_magnates = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = mena
+		4 = jirga.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+		NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_poetry }
+	}
+
+	parameters = {
+		poet_trait_gives_bonuses = yes
+		poet_trait_more_common = yes
+		characters_are_better_court_poets = yes
+		characters_are_better_tax_collector = yes
+		unlock_tax_obligation_deqhan = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		clan_tax_slot_add  = 1
+	}
+
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_courtly_communal_or_spiritual_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					trigger_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character = {
+								is_ai = no
+							}
+						}
+						NOT = {
+							any_ruler = {
+								count >= 3
+								culture = prev
+								primary_title.tier >= tier_county
+								has_trait = poet
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					trigger_else = {
+						always = no
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = rulers_with_poet_desc
+				}
+			}
+
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					scope:character = {
+						has_variable = tradition_poetry_travel_discount
+					}
+
+				}
+
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_travel_discount
+					desc = tradition_travel_discount_desc
+				}
+			}
+
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 125
+		if = {
+			limit = { # AI should avoid stacking traditions for courtly court positions
+				culture_tradition:tradition_music_theory = { is_in_list = traits }
+			}
+			multiply = 0.25
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+#######################
+# Afghanistan/Baluchistan Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp3_jirga = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = learning
+		1 = indian
+		4 = jirga.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		OR = {
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_indo_aryan
+		}
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		scope:character = {
+			government_has_flag = government_is_tribal #This tradition is really a holdover from tribal culture, and though the Afghanis might have it despite having changed government forms, others cannot pick it now.
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		tribal_elective_enabled = yes
+		just_trait_gives_bonuses = yes
+		pardoning_gives_prestige = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		owned_personal_scheme_success_chance_add = 10
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_stoic_or_communal_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						scope:character = {
+							any_sub_realm_county = {
+								county_opinion < 0
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = counties_with_low_county_opinion_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				OR = {
+					culture_tradition:tradition_things = { is_in_list = traits }
+					culture_tradition:tradition_the_witenagemot = { is_in_list = traits }
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_fp3_pragmatic_creed = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = mena
+		4 = pragmatic_creed.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+	}
+	
+	can_pick = {
+		culture_not_pacifistic_trigger = yes
+		custom_description = {
+			text = culture_in_mountains_desc
+			any_culture_county = {
+				any_county_province = {
+					OR = {
+						terrain = mountains
+						terrain = desert_mountains
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_zupin_warrior = yes
+		diligent_trait_more_common = yes
+		pragmatic_traits_county_opinion_modifiers = yes
+		commanders_likelier_to_gain_commander_traits = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		skirmishers_toughness_mult = 0.10
+		skirmishers_maintenance_mult = -0.15
+  		heavy_cavalry_maintenance_mult = 0.15
+  		light_cavalry_maintenance_mult = 0.15
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+					culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bureaucratic_courtly_or_spiritual_desc
+				}
+			}
+			# Gotta be a mountain-heavy culture not to get a surcharge.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						any_culture_county = {
+							percent >= 0.3
+							any_county_province = {
+								OR = {
+									terrain = mountains
+									terrain = desert_mountains
+								}
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = mountain_percentage_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				OR = { # Don't pick this if the culture have Light Cavalry or Heavy Cavalry MaAs
+					culture_has_heavy_cavalry_maa = yes
+					culture_has_light_cavalry_maa = yes
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0
+		}
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOT = { # Less likely for cultures who doesn't descend from Daylamite
+					any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+						this = culture:daylamite
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0.75
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+#######################
+# Kurdish Specific
+#######################
+
+tradition_fp3_fierce_independence = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = martial
+		1 = mena
+		4 = fierce_independence.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		has_fp3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		has_cultural_pillar = heritage_iranian
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		NOT = {
+			has_cultural_tradition = tradition_staunch_traditionalists
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_tawashi = yes
+		harder_to_hybridize = yes
+		harder_to_convert_county_culture = yes
+	}
+
+	character_modifier = {
+		controlled_province_advantage = 5
+		same_culture_opinion = 5
+		opinion_of_liege = -10
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_stoic_or_communal_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					scope:character = {
+						any_sub_realm_county = {
+							NOT = {
+								culture = scope:character.culture
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = has_other_cultures_in_realm_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 400
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOR = {
+					culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0.5
+		}
+	}
+}

common/culture/traditions/04_ep2_traditions.txt

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+###########################
+# EP2 CULTURAL TRADITIONS 
+###########################
+
+#######################
+# Generic
+#######################
+
+tradition_ep2_avid_falconers = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = mena
+		4 = hunter.dds
+	}
+	
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_dlc_feature = tours_and_tournaments
+	}
+
+	can_pick = {
+		culture_not_pacifistic_trigger = yes
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_vegetarianism
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_vegetarianism = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+
+	parameters = {
+		more_frequent_hunts = yes
+		hunting_traits_more_valued = yes
+		falconer_traits_more_common = yes
+		always_unlock_legendary_hunting_lodge = yes
+	}
+
+	province_modifier = {
+		stationed_maa_pursuit_mult = 0.15
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			# Base cost.
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			# Ethos requirement.
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_stoic_or_courtly_desc
+				}
+			}
+			# General replacement stuff.
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+
+		if = {
+			limit = { exists = culture_head }
+			culture_head = {
+				# Some traits make you want to codify this more...
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_trait = arrogant }
+					add = 25
+				}
+				if = {
+					limit = { has_trait = diligent }
+					add = 25
+				}
+				# ... and others less.
+				if = {
+					limit = {  has_trait = lazy }
+					add = -50
+				}
+				if = {
+					limit = {  has_trait = humble }
+					add = -25
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}

common/culture/traditions/06_ce1_traditions.txt

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+###########################
+# EP2 CULTURAL TRADITIONS 
+###########################
+
+#######################
+# Generic
+#######################
+
+tradition_ce1_ritual_washing = {
+	category = ritual
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = mena
+		4 = ritual_washing.dds
+	}
+	
+	character_modifier = {
+ 		monthly_learning_lifestyle_xp_gain_mult = 0.1
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		better_disease_resistance = yes
+		diligent_trait_more_common = yes
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_courtly_communal_or_spiritual_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					trigger_if = {
+						limit = {
+							scope:character = {
+								is_ai = no
+							}
+						}
+						NOT = {
+							any_ruler = {
+								count >= 5
+								culture = prev
+								employs_court_position = court_physician_court_position
+							}
+						}
+					}
+					trigger_else = {
+						always = no
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = doesnt_employ_court_physician_desc
+				}
+			}
+			#Discounts
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					scope:character = {
+						OR = {
+							has_trait = lifestyle_physician
+							has_trait = whole_of_body
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_trait_discount
+					desc = cheaper_tradition_physician_or_whole_of_body
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					has_cultural_pillar = heritage_north_germanic
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_heritage_discount
+					desc = cheaper_tradition_norse_washing
+				}
+			}
+
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 100
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				scope:character = {
+					has_perk = wash_your_hands_perk
+				}
+			}
+			add = 100
+		}
+	}
+}

common/culture/traditions/07_ep3_traditions.txt

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+#######################
+# CULTURAL TRADITIONS #
+#######################
+
+######################
+# EP3 Traditions 	 #
+######################
+
+tradition_ep3_indomitable_azatani = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = martial
+		1 = mena
+		4 = indomitable_azatani.dds 
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		OR = {
+			this = culture:armenian
+			any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+				this = culture:armenian
+			}
+		}
+		# DLC check.
+		has_ep3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		NOT = {
+			has_cultural_tradition = tradition_horse_breeder
+		}
+	}
+	can_pick = {
+		culture_not_pacifistic_trigger = yes
+		trigger_if = {
+			limit = {
+				OR = {
+					NOT = { exists = scope:replacing }
+					NOT = { scope:replacing = culture_tradition:tradition_horse_breeder }
+				}
+			}
+			NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_horse_breeder } #To prevent stacking after hybridization
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_ayrudzi = yes
+		house_hostility_more_common = yes
+		vassals_more_likely_to_refuse_demands = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		light_cavalry_maintenance_mult = -0.15
+		heavy_cavalry_maintenance_mult = -0.15
+		archer_cavalry_maintenance_mult = -0.15
+		light_cavalry_damage_add = 4
+		heavy_cavalry_damage_add = 20
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_stoic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_communal = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_stoic_or_communal_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					scope:character = {
+						NOR = { # Culture Head need to have a 8 sized regiment of either Light/Heavy/Archer Cavalry
+							number_maa_soldiers_of_base_type = {
+								type = light_cavalry
+								value >= 800
+							}
+							number_maa_soldiers_of_base_type = {
+								type = heavy_cavalry
+								value >= 400
+							}
+							number_maa_soldiers_of_base_type = {
+								type = archer_cavalry
+								value >= 800
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = culture_head_cavalry_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 200
+		if = {
+			limit = { # Reduce chance slightly if the culture has access to other "cavalry" types
+				OR = {
+					has_innovation = innovation_war_camels
+					has_innovation = innovation_elephantry
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0.4
+		}
+		else_if = {
+			limit = {
+				scope:character ?= {
+					ai_has_warlike_personality = yes
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 4
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_ep3_audacious_cadets = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = martial
+		1 = western
+		4 = audacious_cadets.dds 
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		OR = {
+			this = culture:norman
+			any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+				this = culture:norman
+			}
+		}
+		# DLC check.
+		has_ep3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		NOT = {
+			has_cultural_tradition = tradition_swords_for_hire
+		}
+	}
+	can_pick = {
+		culture_not_pacifistic_trigger = yes
+		trigger_if = {
+			limit = {
+				OR = {
+					NOT = { exists = scope:replacing }
+					NOT = { scope:replacing = culture_tradition:tradition_swords_for_hire }
+				}
+			}
+			NOT = { has_cultural_tradition = tradition_swords_for_hire } #To prevent stacking after hybridization
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_conrois = yes
+		unlock_voluntary_laampdom = yes
+		much_more_likely_to_be_laamps = yes
+		ambitious_trait_more_common = yes
+		wanderers_gain_extra_combat_skills = yes
+		mercenary_courtiers_gain_extra_skills = yes
+		more_likely_to_leave_court = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		heavy_cavalry_damage_add = 20
+		heavy_cavalry_pursuit_add = 20
+		heavy_cavalry_max_size_add = 2
+		siege_phase_time = -0.1
+		ai_honor = -20
+		ai_war_chance = 0.5
+		ai_war_cooldown = -0.25
+		same_culture_mercenary_hire_cost_mult = -0.15
+		character_travel_speed_mult = 0.1
+		character_travel_safety_mult = 0.1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					scope:character = {
+						NOR = { # Culture Head need to have a 8 sized regiment of either Light/Heavy/Archer Cavalry
+							number_maa_soldiers_of_base_type = {
+								type = heavy_cavalry
+								value >= 400
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = culture_head_heavy_cavalry_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 200
+		if = {
+			limit = {
+				NOT = {
+					culture_has_heavy_cavalry_maa = yes
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 0.25
+		}
+		else_if = {
+			limit = {
+				scope:character ?= {
+					ai_has_warlike_personality = yes
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 4
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_ep3_imperial_tagmata = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = martial
+		1 = mediterranean
+		4 = imperial_tagmata.dds 
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		OR = {
+			this = culture:greek
+			any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+				this = culture:greek
+			}
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_byzantine
+		}
+		# DLC check.
+		has_ep3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		NOT = {
+			has_cultural_tradition = tradition_roman_legacy
+		}
+	}
+	can_pick = {
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_cataphract = yes
+		unlock_maa_akritai = yes
+		unlock_maa_ballistrai = yes
+		unlock_maa_skoutatoi = yes
+		frontier_themes_borrow_neighbor_troops = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		heavy_cavalry_max_size_add = 2
+		counter_efficiency = 0.1
+		knight_effectiveness_mult = -0.25
+		men_at_arms_title_limit = 1
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bellicose = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bellicose_or_bureaucratic_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						scope:character = {
+							any_held_title = {
+								tier = tier_county
+								count >= 8
+								any_county_province = {
+									has_building_or_higher = stables_01
+								}
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = domain_counties_with_stables_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 400
+		if = {
+			limit = { # Admin should be more into this
+				scope:character = {
+					government_allows = administrative
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 2
+		}
+		else_if = {
+			limit = {
+				scope:character ?= {
+					ai_has_warlike_personality = yes
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 4
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_ep3_roman_ceremonies = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = diplo
+		1 = mediterranean
+		4 = roman_ceremonies.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		OR = {
+			this = culture:greek
+			any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+				this = culture:greek
+			}
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_byzantine
+			scope:character = {
+				OR = {
+					has_title = title:e_byzantium
+					has_title = title:e_roman_empire
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		# DLC check.
+		has_ep3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		NOT = {
+			has_cultural_tradition = tradition_byzantine_succession
+		}
+	}
+	can_pick = {
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		holds_triumphs = yes
+		hosts_chariot_races = yes
+		children_can_be_born_in_the_purple = yes
+		# We use the co-emperors parameter for most things...
+		unlock_co_emperors = yes
+		# ... which means the junior emperor parameter is _mostly_ just here for the loc.
+		unlock_junior_emperors = yes
+		#byzantine_faction_preffered_claimants = yes
+	}
+	county_modifier = {
+		county_opinion_add = -10
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_egalitarian = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bureaucratic_courtly_or_egalitarian_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						any_culture_county = {
+							count >= 50
+							any_county_province = {
+								geographical_region = custom_eastern_roman_empire
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = culture_in_roman_empire_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 200
+		if = {
+			limit = { # Admin should be more into this
+				scope:character = {
+					government_allows = administrative
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 2
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_ep3_palace_politics = {
+	category = regional
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = intrigue
+		1 = mediterranean
+		4 = palace_politics.dds 
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		OR = {
+			this = culture:greek
+			any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+				this = culture:greek
+			}
+			has_cultural_pillar = heritage_byzantine
+			scope:character = {
+				OR = {
+					has_title = title:e_byzantium
+					has_title = title:e_roman_empire
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		# DLC check.
+		has_ep3_dlc_trigger = yes
+		NOT = {
+			has_cultural_tradition = tradition_byzantine_succession
+		}
+	}
+	can_pick = {
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_court_eunuchs
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_court_eunuchs = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = cannot_have_tradition_merciful_blindings
+			NOT = { culture_tradition:tradition_merciful_blindings = { is_in_list = traits } }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		unlock_maa_varangian_guards = yes
+		unlock_akolouthos = yes
+		reduced_bodyguard_aptitude = yes
+		can_blind_prisoners = yes
+		can_castrate_prisoners = yes
+		eunuch_trait_bonuses = yes
+		can_appoint_chief_eunuch = yes
+		family_castration = yes
+		ambitious_trait_more_common = yes
+		physical_disfigurement_blocks_inheritance = yes #Actually only blocks claimants and reduce score in elective. Also includes infertility for tooltip reasons.
+		cultrad_unlocks_t2_countermeasures = yes
+		palace_politics_trait_bonuses = yes
+		palace_politics_trait_maluses = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		monthly_court_grandeur_change_mult = 0.2
+		political_scheme_phase_duration_add = minor_scheme_phase_duration_bonus_value
+		personal_scheme_phase_duration_add = minor_scheme_phase_duration_bonus_value
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bureaucratic_courtly_or_spiritual_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					has_dlc_feature = royal_court
+					OR = {
+						scope:character = { has_royal_court = no }
+						NOT = {
+							scope:character = {
+								court_grandeur_current_level >= very_high_court_grandeur_level
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = culture_head_court_grandeur_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 200
+		if = {
+			limit = { # Admin should be more into this
+				scope:character = {
+					government_allows = administrative
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 2
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+tradition_ep3_cultivated_sophistication = {
+	category = societal
+
+	layers = {
+		0 = learning
+		1 = mediterranean
+		4 = cultivated_sophistication.dds
+	}
+
+	is_shown = {
+		# DLC check.
+		has_ep3_dlc_trigger = yes
+	}
+	can_pick = {
+		custom_tooltip = {
+			text = must_have_administrative_government_tt
+			scope:character = { government_allows = administrative }
+		}
+	}
+	
+	parameters = {
+		less_likely_to_culture_convert = yes
+		other_cultures_more_likely_to_hybridize = yes
+		estate_building_upgrade_development_gain = yes
+		allows_noble_family_adoption = yes
+	}
+	character_modifier = {
+		monthly_influence_mult = 0.1
+		diplomatic_range_mult = 0.2
+		#cultural_head_fascination_mult = -0.10
+	}
+	
+	cost = {
+		prestige = {
+			add = {
+				value = tradition_base_cost
+				desc = BASE
+				format = "BASE_VALUE_FORMAT"
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOR = {
+						culture_pillar:ethos_bureaucratic = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_courtly = { is_in_list = traits }
+						culture_pillar:ethos_spiritual = { is_in_list = traits }
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_incompatible_ethos_penalty
+					desc = not_bureaucratic_courtly_or_spiritual_desc
+				}
+			}
+			if = {
+				limit = {
+					NOT = {
+						scope:character = {
+							exists = capital_county
+							capital_county = {
+								tier = tier_county
+								development_level >= 30
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				add = {
+					value = tradition_unfulfilled_criteria_penalty
+					desc = capital_province_development_level_desc
+				}
+			}
+			
+			multiply = tradition_replacement_cost_if_relevant
+		}
+	}
+	
+	ai_will_do = {
+		value = 200
+		if = {
+			limit = { # Admin should be more into this
+				OR = {
+					this = culture:greek
+					any_parent_culture_or_above = {
+						this = culture:greek
+					}
+					has_cultural_pillar = heritage_byzantine
+				}
+			}
+			multiply = 2
+		}
+	}
+}

common/culture/traditions/_traditions.info

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+The structure is identical to cultural traits in general, except for a few added fields:
+
+category = string
+This is used for grouping in the Add Tradition view, and in the Divergence view.
+
+Layers match the CULTURE_TRADITION_LAYER_PATHS define. Index starts from 0
+layers = {
+	0 = martial # Use a random icon from the specific subfolder
+	# 1 = blah # By leaving out the index, it'll use a random icon from the folder
+	3 = letter1.dds # By specifying a file name, that specific file will get used
+}
+
+Example:
+
+#dummy_tradition = {
+#	parameters = {
+#		can_raid = yes
+#	}
+#
+#	character_modifier = {
+#		diplomacy = 1
+#	}
+#
+#	county_modifier = {
+#		development_growth_factor = 0.05
+#	}
+#
+#	province_modifier = {
+#		monthly_income = poor_building_tax_tier_4
+#	}
+#
+#	doctrine_character_modifier = {
+#		doctrine = doctrine_pluralism_righteous
+#		same_faith_opinion = 5
+#		tyranny_gain_mult = -0.25
+#	}
+#}