📜 Trait Stress Events

13 events

← All story events Event class Events drawn from the Trait Stress pool. How often: 25% chance per turn, scaled by the Event Level option · not before turn 5 · at most one every 12 turns.

How yield rewards scale ↗ turn

A yield reward like +40 Science +10/city ↗turn grows with your cities and the turn. You receive:

(base + per-city × your cities) × turn multiplier

Per-city adds that much for every city you own (the rival's cities for Steal-Research-style effects).
Turn multiplier is ×1 up to turn 60, then turn ÷ 60: ×1.5 at turn 90, ×2 at turn 120, ×3.3 at turn 200.

Each chip shows the ×1 (base) value. Hover a yield chip for a cities × turn table of the real reward. For example, +40 Science +10/city with 4 cities pays 80 in the early game, 120 at turn 90 and 160 at turn 120. The mission pages also have a live calculator. The game's "Tiny", "Small", "Average" and "Large" rewards are shown here as their real numbers.

Only events that change the whole nation (1)

⚠ Weights are not in-game odds. Each event also needs its character and empire conditions to hold, and some of those are hidden in game, so how often it really fires can differ a lot from its weight. Community tracking bears this out.

Bitter Demeanor CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Leader UsUs BitterLeader Us Min Reign 5InspiringNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Nod approvingly, and keep on nodding approvingly.

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Bitter

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_BITTER

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_BITTER
▸ Nod approvingly, and arrange a very inspiring adventure for [character].

-120Money-30/city↗ turnGain trait: ExploringRemembered: Started Explore Recently (2 turns)

grants

BONUS_MONEY_LOSS_SMALL

aiGlobalYieldsBase: YIELD_MONEY=-120
aiGlobalYieldsPer: YIELD_MONEY=-30

BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_EXPLORING

Memory MEMORYCHARACTER_STARTED_EXPLORE_RECENTLY
aeAddTraits: TRAIT_EXPLORING

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Corrupt Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 8

Every 80 turns Leader UsFamily Head UsImportant Us CorruptLeader Us Min Reign 5VillainousNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)Not Villainous

▸ You want things done your way? Fine, but I expect the unconditional support of house [family].

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: CorruptLeader relationship: Conspiring WithGain trait: Slighted

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_CORRUPT

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_CORRUPT

BONUS_LEADER_CONSPIRING_WITH

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_CONSPIRING_WITH

BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_SLIGHTED

aeAddTraits: TRAIT_SLIGHTED
▸ [character] approval can be revoked...

Loses trait: RighteousLeader relationship: Owes Favor ToGain trait: Slighted

gated by
LeaderSubject SUBJECT_CHARACTER_CHARMING

grants

BONUS_UNRIGHTEOUS_FAVOR

aeBonuses: BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_RIGHTEOUS, BONUS_LEADER_OWES_FAVOR_TO

BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_SLIGHTED

aeAddTraits: TRAIT_SLIGHTED
▸ Kind of you to come by, [character] sends his regards.

-3 LegitimacyThe character is killedLeader relationship: Assassinated BySteam achievement (if the target is an heir): Assassinated HeirSteam achievement (if the target leads a rival nation): Assassinated Another LeaderRemembered: Assassination exposed (-80 opinion for 40 turns)(no event currently keys off this)

grants

BONUS_KILLED_RIGHTEOUS_FAMILY_HEAD

iLegitimacy -3

BONUS_KILL_CHARACTER_MURDERED

AchievementIfHeir ACHIEVEMENT_ASSASSINATED_HEIR
AchievementIfOtherLeader ACHIEVEMENT_ASSASSINATED_ANOTHER_LEADER
AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ASSASSINATED_BY
bKillCharacter 1
aeBonuses: BONUS_ASSASSINATION_EXPOSED

◇ grants a memory no event uses

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Cruel Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Leader UsImportant Us Compassionate characterCruelLeader Us Min Reign 5Not Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Perhaps I was somewhat... harsh. How hard could a little diplomatic moderation be?

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Cruel

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_CRUEL

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_CRUEL
▸ Ah, thank you, a good reminder. Guards, see that the prisoners' stomachs are not spared.

Leader relationship: Estranged From

grants

BONUS_LEADER_ESTRANGED_FROM

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ESTRANGED_FROM

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Deceitful Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Leader UsUs DeceitfulLeader Us Min Reign 5LoyalNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Let the pause linger, and finally grant [character] a somber nod.

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Deceitful

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_DECEITFUL

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_DECEITFUL
▸ Let the pause linger, and finally grant the poor dolt a somber nod.

Gain trait: Infamous

grants

BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_INFAMOUS

aeAddTraits: TRAIT_INFAMOUS

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Extravagant Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Leader UsImportant Us ExtravagantLeader Us Min Reign 5Not Recent Revelry (4 turns)Not Spouse Of Leader UsNot RoyalNot Extravagant

As it opens, before you choose

-240Money-60/city↗ turn

▸ Sigh deeply. "So be it, for beloved [rival], we will find some... boldly austere alternatives."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Extravagant+1 Discipline

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_EXTRAVAGANT

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_EXTRAVAGANT, BONUS_GAIN_DISCIPLINE_1
▸ Nod curtly, "Then I shall not be expecting to see you at the feast. Or in [rival] at all."

+2 Legitimacy-160Money-40/city↗ turnGain trait: Exiled

grants

BONUS_FAMED_LUXURY

iLegitimacy 2
aeBonuses: BONUS_MONEY_LOSS_AVERAGE

BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_EXILED

aeAddTraits: TRAIT_EXILED

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Foolish Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Leader UsPlayer ThemLeader ThemImportant Us FoolishLeader Us Min Reign 5Player Min Similar HiddenNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)

As it opens, before you choose Leader relationship: Plotting Against

▸ Never stop an enemy from overestimating your misunderestimation!

Leader relationship: Disappointed With

grants

BONUS_LEADER_DISAPPOINTED_WITH

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_DISAPPOINTED_WITH
▸ Maybe my ideas could use a bit more... refinement.

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Foolish

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_FOOLISH

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_FOOLISH

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Intolerant Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Player UsUsImportant UsUsPlayer ThemTribe Not IntolerantIntolerantLeader UsLeader Us Min Reign 5Not Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Think on the conversation throughout the day.

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Intolerant-3Orders↗ turn

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_INTOLERANT

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_INTOLERANT, BONUS_ORDERS_LOSS_TINY
▸ Narrow your eyes. "What drivel are you spouting now? Some kind of weak-minded [tribe] notions? Didn't your uncle marry one of those man-beasts?"

Leader relationship: Estranged From

grants

BONUS_LEADER_ESTRANGED_FROM

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ESTRANGED_FROM

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Slothful Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 3

Every 80 turns Player WarUnit UsLeader UsImportant Us SlothfulLeader Us Min Reign 5Not SlothfulNot GeneralNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Sigh deeply. "The travel alone... but, fine, so it shall be."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: SlothfulYour leader becomes general of your unit

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_SLOTHFUL

iGeneralOfSubject 1
aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_SLOTHFUL
▸ "Surely the people know the wisest leaders conserve their strength!"

Leader relationship: Estranged From

grants

BONUS_LEADER_ESTRANGED_FROM

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ESTRANGED_FROM

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Superstitious Demeanor CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

⛓ Part of the Superstitious Demeanor chain, 2 events view map →

Every 80 turns Leader UsImportant Us SuperstitiousLeader Us Min Reign 5EducatedNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)Not Spouse Of Leader UsNot RoyalNot Superstitious

▸ Take a deep breath. "We can try... but I cannot help but feel we flirt with disaster."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Superstitious

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_SUPERSTITIOUS

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_SUPERSTITIOUS

↳ may trigger: A Reckless Year
▸ We do not trifle with the heavens.

-5Orders↗ turnLeader relationship: Disappointed With

grants

BONUS_ORDERS_LOSS_AVERAGE

aiGlobalYieldsBase: YIELD_ORDERS=-5

BONUS_LEADER_DISAPPOINTED_WITH

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_DISAPPOINTED_WITH

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Timid Demeanor one choice: The rival nation declares war on you CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 2

Every 80 turns Leader UsLeader ThemPlayer Them TimidLeader Us Min Reign 5WarlikeBoldNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Let the pause linger, then, "...what am I going to do about it? Me? Nothing, no, it's my armies you need to worry about."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Timid+6 LegitimacyRemembered: Player Offer (5 turns)The rival nation declares war on you

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_TIMID

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_TIMID

BONUS_PLAYER_WAR_LEGITIMACY

DiplomacyPlayerTo DIPLOMACY_WAR
iLegitimacy 6
aeBonuses: BONUS_PLAYER_OFFER
▸ Abruptly call a break for refreshments.

-3 Legitimacy-1 Courage

grants

BONUS_MEEK

iLegitimacy -3
aeBonuses: BONUS_LOSE_COURAGE_1

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Uncouth Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Leader UsImportant UsPlayer Them UncouthLeader Us Min Reign 5Not UncouthNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)

▸ Sigh deeply. "Right, budget shortfalls, crop yields, how's the family, you got it."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Uncouth

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_UNCOUTH

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_UNCOUTH
▸ Slap him firmly on the back. "Right, we've got this. Every hole in that budget's gonna be filled like a cheap [rival]."

Leader relationship: Estranged From

grants

BONUS_LEADER_ESTRANGED_FROM

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ESTRANGED_FROM

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Wanton Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Religion Head UsImportant UsLeader Us WantonMutual Attraction LeaderLeader Us Min Reign 5Not Recent Revelry (4 turns)Not Spouse Of Leader UsNot RoyalNot Wanton

As it opens, before you choose Your leader: Lover Of your religion headYour religion head: Lover Of your leader

▸ Can you not see we are in the middle of something, [character]?

Leader relationship: Estranged FromGain a random trait

grants

BONUS_LEADER_ESTRANGED_FROM

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ESTRANGED_FROM

BONUS_CURSED_OR_INFAMOUS

aeRandomTraitDelay: TRAIT_CURSED, TRAIT_INFAMOUS
▸ Sigh deeply. "Perhaps... I can try it your way."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Wanton

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_WANTON

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_WANTON
▸ No problem. One perk of [character] being head of [religion] is he can simply declare us married.

Your leader marries your religion head

grants

BONUS_POLYMARRY_0

iPolyMarrySubject 0

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Wanton Conduct CM ✓ Turn 5+ Behind the Throne weight 1

Every 80 turns Religion Head UsImportant UsLeader Us WantonLeader Us Min Reign 5Mutual Attraction LeaderGender Same As LeaderNot Recent Revelry (4 turns)Not Spouse Of Leader UsNot RoyalNot Wanton

As it opens, before you choose Your leader: Lover Of your religion headYour religion head: Lover Of your leader

▸ Can you not see we are in the middle of something, [character]?

Leader relationship: Estranged FromGain a random trait

grants

BONUS_LEADER_ESTRANGED_FROM

AddLeaderRelationship RELATIONSHIP_ESTRANGED_FROM

BONUS_CURSED_OR_INFAMOUS

aeRandomTraitDelay: TRAIT_CURSED, TRAIT_INFAMOUS
▸ Sigh deeply. "Perhaps... I can try it your way."

Gain trait: StressedLoses trait: Wanton

grants

BONUS_STRESSED_NOT_WANTON

aeBonuses: BONUS_GIVE_TRAIT_STRESSED, BONUS_REMOVE_TRAIT_WANTON

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