Every way to put Bold on a character. 24 options grant it to your own court outright, and 26 more can roll it up. See Bold for what it does, how to remove it, all traits.
Who can get it
If the character fails any of these, the option that would grant it does not appear.
- the character must be at least 7
Born with it
- Min age 7
- On the childhood adjective roll
Children can also inherit it, as described on Trait Inheritance.
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Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "... or make one!"the option does: Remembered: Declared War on us (-80 opinion for 40 turns)Remembered: Player Offer (5 turns)You declare war on the rival nation+3 LegitimacyGain trait: Bold
- "I will buy time to "consider" this while I order guards to imprison the plotters."the option does: Gain trait: Bold
- "I will fight. Fetch my armor-bearer."the option does: Gain trait: Bold-1 WisdomRemembered: Accepted my challenge (+40 opinion for 20 turns)
- "No, we do not want to sow further distrust."the option does: Leader relationship: Disappointed WithGain trait: Bold
- this branch: Progress ambition: Holy City ZGain trait: BoldRemembered: Threatened our Cities (-40 opinion for 40 turns)
- "Surrender the throne to [character]."the option does: Gain trait: BoldThe target seizes the target's throne
- "I pay no heed to ignorant fools!"the option does: Gain trait: BoldRemembered: Called us fools (-40 opinion for 20 turns)
- "Burn infected areas to destroy the sickness."the option does: 2 improvements destroyedRemembered: Burned areas to kill plague (-20 opinion for 20 turns)Gain trait: Bold
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- "Throw them out of the court."the option does: Gain trait: Bold
- "Allow [character] to continue exploring."the option does: +20 XP to the characterGain trait: Bold-120 Money (-30/city)
- "The [tribe] are fortunate we do not dominate them utterly."the option does: Gain trait: BoldRemembered: Refused to give barbarians peace (-40 opinion for 40 turns)
- "Of course, but it will be our little secret."the option does: Leader relationship: Lover OfGain trait: Bold
- "Let the comments go unanswered."the option does: Gain trait: Bold-2 Legitimacy
- "Clearly, these ancient peoples were inferior to us."the option does: Gain trait: Bold
- "They want daring and fearless? Fine, I shall issue a challenge to [character]. This matter should be settled properly on the battlefield, no more gutless hit and run raids."the option does: Gain trait: StressedGain trait: BoldA tribe raids
- "Take one of their units as a prisoner and hostage."the option does: Remembered: Took our unit hostage (-40 opinion for 40 turns)+1 CitizenGain trait: Bold
- "Keep him as a hostage."the option does: Remembered: Held a noble hostage (+20 opinion for 40 turns)Gain trait: Bold
- "I shall bind [character] to me and never hold back."the option does: Gain trait: BoldLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "Spymaster, make this problem go away."the option does: +2 LegitimacyGain trait: Bold+20 Discontent (city)Gain trait: ImprisonedRemembered: Imprisoned by paranoid ruler (-40 opinion for 20 turns)
- "Their glory is simply a reflection of my own."the option does: Gain trait: SlightedGain trait: Bold
- "A friendship is not in our nation's best interest."the option does: Leader relationship: Estranged FromGain trait: Bold
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- "I have a better idea. I will duel any willing man or beast in [city]. That will be quite the sight!"the option does: -3 OrdersGain trait: Bold
- "Victory!"the option does: Gain trait: Bold
- "Bring [character] to Court, but his first duty should be to organize an expedition which [character] will lead in a bid to further his education."the option does: Gain a Court MerchantGain trait: BoldGain trait: ExploringRemembered: Started Explore Recently (2 turns)
- "The Lions Gate, stressing the courage of our warriors."the option does: Gain trait: BoldGain trait: Brave
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The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "Go as you are."the option does: Remembered: Accepted friendly gesture (+20 opinion for 20 turns)Gain trait: Stressed25% chance next turn: becomes Bold
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The option draws one trait from a pool. Only traits the character can still take are in the draw, so your odds are one in the number still valid, and they improve as the character collects the rest of the pool.
- "Refuse to hide away, even from the gods."pool: Bold, Cursedthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Trust only your own instincts."pool: Bold, Foolish, Proudthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Too much truth is often called uncouth."pool: Uncouth, Righteous, Boldthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "There's boldness and then there's bullheaded foolishness."pool: Bold, Tough, Bloodthirstythe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Not all education is found in the classroom."pool: Witty, Humble, Righteous, Boldthe option does: Gain a random trait
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The event grants it whichever option you pick.