If there already is such a thread, I apologize, but I did a thorough search and didn't find any thread for "global" events... which I do find rather odd, as I recall there being a thread for general events somewhere, but I can't seem to find it now.
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* 1139, April 20
* The crossbow is outlawed in Christian Europe
* The Second Lateran Council opened in Rome. The crossbow was outlawed in the 12th century, at least against Christians, by the second Lateran council (the 10th ecumenical council), called by Pope Innocent II. Capable of piercing chain mail from a range of up to 1,000 feet, this formidable missile weapon remained a fixture of technically-advanced European armies throughout the Middle Ages. Although it was used after the introduction of firearms, it was eventually succeeded by the harquebus-a primitive gun-in the late 15th century.
* Perhaps this could be reflected by Christian archer units being not-so-powerful in battles against other Christians as before this event?
* Source: http://timelines.ws/1100_1199.HTML
* The crossbow is outlawed in Christian Europe
* The Second Lateran Council opened in Rome. The crossbow was outlawed in the 12th century, at least against Christians, by the second Lateran council (the 10th ecumenical council), called by Pope Innocent II. Capable of piercing chain mail from a range of up to 1,000 feet, this formidable missile weapon remained a fixture of technically-advanced European armies throughout the Middle Ages. Although it was used after the introduction of firearms, it was eventually succeeded by the harquebus-a primitive gun-in the late 15th century.
* Perhaps this could be reflected by Christian archer units being not-so-powerful in battles against other Christians as before this event?
* Source: http://timelines.ws/1100_1199.HTML
* 1146, August 30
* The crossbow is outlawed
* In August 30 1146, European leaders outlawed the crossbow with the intention to end war for all time.
* Not sure if any effects are appropriate or even needed; it would be something fun to see in the game though (may put smiles on a few faces out there). It could also be combined with the event described above, since the two are extremely related.
* Source: http://timelines.ws/1100_1199.HTML
* The crossbow is outlawed
* In August 30 1146, European leaders outlawed the crossbow with the intention to end war for all time.
* Not sure if any effects are appropriate or even needed; it would be something fun to see in the game though (may put smiles on a few faces out there). It could also be combined with the event described above, since the two are extremely related.
* Source: http://timelines.ws/1100_1199.HTML
Working on a way to include the "De Tribus Impostoribus" into a good heresy event...
Random event (moved from meta thread)
from 1145 and onwards
random event in Europe
A Letter from Prester John
A powerful Christian lord who rules a great kingdom beyond the Islamic infidels has written a letter to us:
"know and believe firmly that I, Priest John, am lord of lords; and in every wealth that exists beneath the sky, as also in strength and power I surpass all the kings of the earth. Seventy-two monarchs pay us tribute. I am a devout Christian and everywhere I defend and support with alms the true Christians governed by the dominion of my clemency"
Maybe this is the ally we seek to bring the gentiles under the mercy of God?
Effect: funding an expedition to which increases the piety of the ruler possible which will increase the rulers standing amongst nobles and clergy
Note: the letter continues and mentions, amongst others, centaurs, cyclopses and rains of manna, should I include the entire letter? The horned men, the phoenix and the onagers should make the alarm bells ring for a modern person...
I have failed to find a public domain copy of the letter so I have used the following as a temporary solution:
Umberto Eco: Serendipities- Language and Lunacy
Details can be found here
from 1145 and onwards
random event in Europe
A Letter from Prester John
A powerful Christian lord who rules a great kingdom beyond the Islamic infidels has written a letter to us:
"know and believe firmly that I, Priest John, am lord of lords; and in every wealth that exists beneath the sky, as also in strength and power I surpass all the kings of the earth. Seventy-two monarchs pay us tribute. I am a devout Christian and everywhere I defend and support with alms the true Christians governed by the dominion of my clemency"
Maybe this is the ally we seek to bring the gentiles under the mercy of God?
Effect: funding an expedition to which increases the piety of the ruler possible which will increase the rulers standing amongst nobles and clergy
Note: the letter continues and mentions, amongst others, centaurs, cyclopses and rains of manna, should I include the entire letter? The horned men, the phoenix and the onagers should make the alarm bells ring for a modern person...
I have failed to find a public domain copy of the letter so I have used the following as a temporary solution:
Umberto Eco: Serendipities- Language and Lunacy
Details can be found here
Random event (moved)
Any time/random event
The identity of the witch Almandel uncovered!
A vigilant cleric has managed to uncover the identity of the magician Almandel, the author of several heretical texts such as the "Key of Solomon" and the "Lesser Key of Solomon" which is also known as the "Legemeton". Almandel was posing as apothecary in a small town and would corrupted many innocent people if he had not been identified. The local burghers however dispute the findings of the holy man and claim that the heretic is innocent.
Effect: a choice between burning the witch with an increase in piety, relations with the Patrimony of St. Peter and support of the clergy together with a loss of support of burghers or vice versa
Any time/random event
The identity of the witch Almandel uncovered!
A vigilant cleric has managed to uncover the identity of the magician Almandel, the author of several heretical texts such as the "Key of Solomon" and the "Lesser Key of Solomon" which is also known as the "Legemeton". Almandel was posing as apothecary in a small town and would corrupted many innocent people if he had not been identified. The local burghers however dispute the findings of the holy man and claim that the heretic is innocent.
Effect: a choice between burning the witch with an increase in piety, relations with the Patrimony of St. Peter and support of the clergy together with a loss of support of burghers or vice versa
Random event (moved)
Arthephius burnt at the stake
The vigilance of a bishop has ensured the heretic Arthephius, in reality Apollonius of Tyana, has been found. The witch confessed to have used the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, given to him by the Golohab and Tagiriron, to extend his life, in exchange for the souls of unbaptised infants sacrificed to Asmodeus and Belphegor. His Hermetic devilry was of no use against the tools of persuation employed by the Holy Church. The lies and magic spread by his two codexes "De vita popaganda" and the "The Key to Supreme Wisdom". The end to his 1025 year heresy is here.
Effect increased piety and loyalty amongst clergy
Historical note: Apollonius of Tyana was a philosopher and a favourite of Vespasian in 1th century AD who was claimed to be mage. There are many similarities between his biography written by Philostratus and the gospel. The implication that much of the accounts of Christ's life were actually copied from the older biography of Apollonius made him an unpopular topic of conversation with members of the clergy.
Arthephius burnt at the stake
The vigilance of a bishop has ensured the heretic Arthephius, in reality Apollonius of Tyana, has been found. The witch confessed to have used the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, given to him by the Golohab and Tagiriron, to extend his life, in exchange for the souls of unbaptised infants sacrificed to Asmodeus and Belphegor. His Hermetic devilry was of no use against the tools of persuation employed by the Holy Church. The lies and magic spread by his two codexes "De vita popaganda" and the "The Key to Supreme Wisdom". The end to his 1025 year heresy is here.
Effect increased piety and loyalty amongst clergy
Historical note: Apollonius of Tyana was a philosopher and a favourite of Vespasian in 1th century AD who was claimed to be mage. There are many similarities between his biography written by Philostratus and the gospel. The implication that much of the accounts of Christ's life were actually copied from the older biography of Apollonius made him an unpopular topic of conversation with members of the clergy.
after 1184
Northern Spain, Southern France, Northern Italy and Alps
Waldenses found
A small sect of the excommunicated manichean schismatics has been found in an isolated village. They reject the authority of the church because no one in mortal sin can consecrate the sacrament, something they claim to be common in the church and that its entire organization in so far as it was not based on the Scriptures. They refuse to believe in purgatory, indulgences and prayers for the dead. Their leaders say that the Roman Church is the scarlet woman of the Apocalypse.
Burn them and gain piety
Northern Spain, Southern France, Northern Italy and Alps
Waldenses found
A small sect of the excommunicated manichean schismatics has been found in an isolated village. They reject the authority of the church because no one in mortal sin can consecrate the sacrament, something they claim to be common in the church and that its entire organization in so far as it was not based on the Scriptures. They refuse to believe in purgatory, indulgences and prayers for the dead. Their leaders say that the Roman Church is the scarlet woman of the Apocalypse.
Burn them and gain piety
How about the "Discovery" of Sacred Relics? A profusion of these were found in the Holy Land, many of dubious origin, but they were snapped up by European churches all the same. Even better, the discovery that a relic is a fake.... 
just script it together. good ones are keys made from the chains of martyrs, locks of hair in vials, a droplet of blod from a martyr.
Actually that one is so important I think it would have to be dealt with over at least 5 events to picture all the effects it had on the european civilization.
Changes in economy, agriculture, thinking, religion etc etc- i think 5 will be a way too little to show the effects of that plague. Imho it is one of the key events of the Medieval world.
Plague
There should also be random events after 1350 - the plague hits every couple of years in a different place - see children's plague around 1360, for example.
There should also be random events after 1350 - the plague hits every couple of years in a different place - see children's plague around 1360, for example.
Christianity
You should not forget the great religious events in that time:
Maybe one could simulate that by having an option to support such reforms or movements openly or secretly...
You should not forget the great religious events in that time:
- Church reform of the 11th century. Celebacy is introduced around 1030, but far from executed in the 11th century (well, until today, that is).
- More important in that reform: The reform papacy around Silva Candida, Hubertus Candidus, Gregory VII, etc. - the investiture controversy is the most important one in that... but there is quite a change in the Curia at that time. Silva Candida, for example, was an hermit promoted to cardinal bishop. You get the impression of a young reform group, which finally culminates in Gregory VII, the pragmatic pope to execute the group's ideas, and Canossa 1077.
- You have more reforms and movements within the church: the Cistercensians, the barefooted monks (Franciscanians), Waldensians and other sects - church was not at all united as one might think (this happend much later during reformation). Lots of infighting and reforms...
Maybe one could simulate that by having an option to support such reforms or movements openly or secretly...
Very true. The line between reform and heresy was a thin one.
Peter the Hermit should probably also result in a global event.
For Scandinavia, there could probably be suitable random events of Thor and Odin worshippers found. Burn them, hack their limbs off, and gain piety. Norway was christened with the sword.
Peter the Hermit should probably also result in a global event.
For Scandinavia, there could probably be suitable random events of Thor and Odin worshippers found. Burn them, hack their limbs off, and gain piety. Norway was christened with the sword.
I would suggest a combination of whip and carrot.
IE, you get hit by the plague and loose large portions of population, income etc.. all turning into a big mess.
But also, plague unlocks certain very powerful technologies.
Re: Random event (moved from meta thread)
Umberto Eco's latest book "Baudolino" is set in Northern Italy and Constantinople from about 1180-1200. Without giving too much away one of the story lines involves letters to and from Prester John and the impact those letters have on Frederick, the Pope and the Basileus. Great book - especially for those denizens of this forum.
Umberto Eco's latest book "Baudolino" is set in Northern Italy and Constantinople from about 1180-1200. Without giving too much away one of the story lines involves letters to and from Prester John and the impact those letters have on Frederick, the Pope and the Basileus. Great book - especially for those denizens of this forum.