Every way to put Inspiring on a character. 28 options grant it to your own court outright, and 45 more can roll it up. See Inspiring 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
- Rolled for tribal characters
Children can also inherit it, as described on Trait Inheritance.
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Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "I will convince our soldiers with a fiery speech."the option does: -2 LegitimacyRemembered: Tribe Offer (5 turns)Alliance with the rival nationGain trait: Inspiring
- "A day for all past rulers of [rival] will be established."the option does: Gain trait: InspiringBegin project: National Holiday
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- "Commission an inspiring public obelisk."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring+80 Civics (+20/city)
- "He should learn to inspire the people as [religion] priests inspire their followers."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "No, I am merely a humble servant."the option does: Gain trait: InspiringLeader relationship: Endeared ToLeader relationship: Suspicious Of+1 Happiness level+1 Culture level for the city
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- "We summon our strength and move on."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Inspiring
- "All that matters is how YOU will lead."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "Only a leader of my stature is fit for such a tomb."the option does: +2 LegitimacyGain trait: Inspiring+5–50 Culture (by city tier)
- "I will fund an effort to feed and house these children."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring-80 Money (-20/city)+20 Happiness (city)
- "[character] can say what he likes."the option does: Loses trait: A Rising StarGain trait: InspiringGain trait: Proud
- "True faith expresses itself in our actions and our words."the option does: Gain trait: InspiringLeader relationship: Conspiring With+1 Culture level for the city
- "The past is beyond us, and we must look to the future."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "I shall bind [character] to me and become inspiring."the option does: Gain trait: InspiringLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "Hire a skilled artist."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring-160 Money (-40/city)
- "These old bones do ache so, but we shall appear before the people."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring-160 Money (-40/city)
- "I shall find him myself."the option does: Gain trait: FamousGain trait: Inspiring
- "I vow to be better!"this branch: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "True freedom is only found with equality of law!"the option does: Gain trait: InspiringLeader relationship: Conspiring With+1 Culture level for the city
- "Declare the tomb a national monument."the option does: Build National Monument on the tile+1 Culture level for the city+2 LegitimacyGain trait: Inspiring-240 Money (-60/city)
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- "Do not flaunt your wealth or abandon your friends."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "I want to live in a world of peace and beauty."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "Leave him to follow his own muse."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "I can teach their soldiers a thing or two."the option does: Remembered: Trained our soldiers personally (+20 opinion for 20 turns)+60 Training (+15/city)-3 OrdersGain trait: Inspiring
- "I found the mass of chariots in whose midst I was, scattering them before my horses!"the option does: +2 CourageGain trait: Inspiring
- "I found the mass of chariots in whose midst I was, scattering them before my horses!"the option does: +2 CourageGain trait: Inspiring
- "I shall paint it myself."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "I cannot spend the nation's gold on my survival."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring+1 Courage
- "Our forces are ready for anything."the option does: Gain trait: Inspiring
- "I will contribute to his great work of art."the option does: Leaves CourtGain trait: InspiringBegin project: Public Mural
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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.
- "Take a closer look at this troublesome quack."pool: Blessed, Inspiring, Cursedthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Challenge him yourself."pool: Eloquent, Inspiring, Intelligent, Miserablethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "I will help however I can."pool: Prosperous, Intelligent, Inspiringthe option does: Gain a random traitLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "I will reshape this world to a new future."pool: Inspiring, Famous, Righteousthe option does: -1 DisciplineGain a random trait
- "Perhaps humanity must forge its own path."pool: Intelligent, Proud, Inspiringthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Yes, you have been chosen by the gods."pool: Blessed, Inspiring, Pious, Ascetic, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Stay back but visible so your troops can see you on the field."pool: Wounded, Inspiringthe option does: Gain a random trait+1 Courage
- "This mentorship will be good for [character]."pool: Intelligent, Inspiring, Eloquent, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Be sure to acquire all of his desired texts!"pool: Romantic, Extravagant, Inspiring, Eloquentthe option does: Gain a random trait-160 Money (-40/city)
- "I will determine my future. Not fate."pool: Foolish, Inspiringthe option does: Gain a random traitLoses trait: Superstitious
- "I will determine my future. Not fate."pool: Foolish, Inspiringthe option does: Gain a random traitLoses trait: Superstitious
- "True eloquence speaks not from mouth to ear, but from heart to heart."pool: Eloquent, Inspiring, Hecklerthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "The best leaders inspire their followers like no other."pool: Inspiring, Infamous, Exoticthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Humble yourselves before the divine and you will be exalted."pool: Humble, Inspiring, Timidthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "A truly kind and caring heart is more precious than gems or gold."pool: Compassionate, Inspiring, Foolishthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Good! Our nation needs more men like this!"pool: Robust, Tough, Inspiringthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Praise [character] in front of the court."pool: Inspiring, Proudthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Perhaps it is a distant ancestor."pool: Blessed, Inspiring, Cursedthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Encourage competition."pool: Inspiring, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Hero
- "I must persevere!"pool: Brave, Inspiring, Miserable, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Encourage him to follow the calling."pool: Blessed, Inspiring, Pious, Ascetic, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Leave him to his important work."pool: Inspiring, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait+40 XP to the character
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The event grants it whichever option you pick.