

What is the difference between a duchy and a grand duchy?įurther to that, duchies mainly formed part of a larger kingdom, whereas grand duchies were (usually) independent and sovereign states, or held in personal union with other states. The term is used almost exclusively in Europe. What does a duchy do?Ī duchy, also called a dukedom, is a medieval country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, a high-ranking nobleman hierarchically second to the king or queen in European tradition. If they’re fostering someone, ask the liege of the ward to educate them yourself. You can give them an honorary title and revoke it, then give them court jester.

You can appoint them to the council and fire them. Viable strategies include open warfare, noble acts of piety, and underhanded murder plots. The player’s ultimate goal is to help their family rise up the ranks from small-time lords to wealthy kings or even emperors. By creating it yourself, you gain the prestige, and have control over what happens to it. Yes, the AI will *highly* prioritize increase their rank from count to duke if they can afford to create a duchy. Any Duchy above the limit reduces the Opinion of all Vassals by -15. Too Many Held Duchies: If a character is a King or Emperor, they can hold a maximum of 2 Duchy titles without penalties. The more they have the more they build so dukes will build more often then counts since they get taxes from more vassals. Yes your vassals build stuff when they have the cash.

Preferably uncles/not close kin to avoid the claims.
