Every way to put Loyal on a character. 29 options grant it to your own court outright, and 9 more can roll it up. See Loyal 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.
Pick this option 35
Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
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- "Declare it is no crime to share the Mysteries."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalGain trait: Impious
- "Even without love, [character] is my partner."the option does: Leader relationship: Plotting AgainstGain trait: Loyal
- "Only I will decide who shares my bed."the option does: Your leader: no longer Estranged from the targetGain trait: Loyal
- "It is not in our best interest to remove [character]"the option does: Gain trait: LoyalLeader relationship: Vengeful AgainstLeader relationship: Endeared To
- "It is not in our best interest to remove [character]"the option does: Gain trait: LoyalLeader relationship: Vengeful AgainstLeader relationship: Endeared To
- "It is not in our best interest to remove [character]"the option does: Gain trait: LoyalLeader relationship: Vengeful AgainstLeader relationship: Endeared To
- "Demand an apology from [character]."the option does: Remembered: Demanded an apology for flirting (-20 opinion for 20 turns)Gain trait: Loyal
- "To stay united, we must go to war."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal+120 Training (+30/city)Remembered: Player Offer (5 turns)The rival nation declares war on you
- "How can I part with such a devoted spouse?"the option does: Gain trait: Loyal
- "Good dog."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal+20 XP to the character
- "The ruler is the final judge of what is right."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal+2 Legitimacy
- "Encourage [character] to keep the sanctity of this secrecy."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalRemembered: Kept religious secrets (+20 opinion for 80 turns)
- "I will follow [character] into retirement."the option does: The target abdicates the throne+2 LegitimacyGain trait: Loyal
- "Accept [character] as your own bodyguard."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalGain a Court Soldier
- "This has been nice, but it must end now."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal
- "Let [character] keep it for protecting you against these schemes."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal
- "I shall bind [character] to me and never betray a companion."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "Our scouts will search for suitable sites."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalProgress ambition: Founding Signs
- this branch: Gain trait: Loyal
- this branch: Gain trait: Loyal
- "I am not ready to give my heart to another."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Loyal
- "These men have earned a place of honor."the option does: The character is killed+1 WarriorGain trait: Loyal
- "It is time for [character] to return to the throne."the option does: The target seizes the target's throneGain trait: LoyalGain trait: Claimant
- "Agree to keep this secret and swear the to silence."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalLeader relationship: Influenced ByRemembered: Covered up secret (-40 opinion for 80 turns)
- "Surround yourself with those who are better than you."the option does: +1 Charisma-1 CourageGain trait: Loyal
- "A child should emulate those they admire."the option does: -2 LegitimacyGain trait: Loyal
- "Enough! I will not be manipulated into killing a courtmember."the option does: Gain trait: LoyalLeader relationship: Plotting Against
- "Your own style of rule will bring honor as long as you have loyalty to."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal
- "Remind [character] of what happens to those who betray me."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal
- "Promise him that I can match any offer that the [rival] make."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal-160 Money (-40/city)
- "Decide against it. You are stronger together."the option does: Gain trait: Loyal
Pick this option, draw from a pool 3
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.
- "You must stay here safe with us."pool: Loyal, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Loyalty is wonderfully black and white."pool: Loyal, Righteous, Intolerantthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Go ahead with the training."pool: Severely Wounded, Tough, Fierce, Loyalthe option does: Gain a random trait
The event does it to you 1
The event grants it whichever option you pick.