Additionally, independent counts located in their de jure kingdom or have the same culture as the king are more likely to accept diplomatic vassalization if offered.Ī kingdom without any de jure lands is titular. (Time required for complete assimilation may be changed by the player on game rules panel at game session start).Ī king-tier character will have a Casus Belli for each county in their de jure kingdom they do not control. Thus, if the King of France keeps Toulouse for at least 100 years, that duchy will become de jure territory of France.

For example, in 1066, the Duchy of Toulouse is part of the de jure Kingdom of Aquitaine, but is entirely controlled by the King of France.

Meet specific religious and/or cultural conditions (since Patch 2.0 most conditions only apply to the AI).ĭe jure duchies within a kingdom may be assimilated into another kingdom over time through de jure drift, and many kingdoms do not de facto control all of their de jure territory at most start dates.

In addition, wealth cost is gradually reduced as the character amasses piety, with 50% discount at 1000 piety. If the player character activates the Become king ambition, all costs are halved.

Payment of 400 wealth plus 200 piety (or equivalent).

Note that these duchy titles do not have to be located within the kingdom the character intends to found or usurp

Already control a kingdom or empire, or else hold two or more duchy titles.

Control at least 51% of the title's de jure counties.

To create or usurp a de jure kingdom title, a character is required to: The portrait of kings (or equivalent) has a golden border. It is generally held by a King ranked character emperors also usually hold the kingdom title which their capital belongs to de jure. A Kingdom is the title tier below empire and above duchy, and the most common rank for independent realms.

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