Every way to put Mourning on a character. 54 options grant it to your own court outright, and 1 more can roll it up. See Mourning for what it does, how to remove it, all traits.
Born with it
- Removed after 4 turns
Children can also inherit it, as described on Trait Inheritance.
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Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "And now he declares himself king. I can scarcely comprehend the betrayal and atrocity [character] is capable of, but it will be answered for."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Righteous
- "Leave me to grieve my son."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "Give comfort to his closest friends."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+1 Charisma
- "Make an address on public drunkenness."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+1 Wisdom
- "He would want the people to make merry."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+60 Happiness (city)
- "He would want a day of reflection."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+40 Civics (+10/city)
- "Yes, I will admit my failings and honor him."the option does: -2 LegitimacyGain trait: Mourning-160 Money (-40/city)
- "I will embrace my grief."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "It will take time to recover from this loss."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "A dark day indeed. The nation weeps for our lost sons and daughters."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "Grim news indeed. Our nation mourns the loss."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "A tragedy indeed. The nation mourns his loss, and the loss of our brave soldiers."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "I blame only myself."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "A bitter pill indeed. The nation mourns such a catastrophic loss."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "We summon our strength and move on."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Inspiring
- "It is right to pause and reflect on our losses."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Compassionate
- "This is a dark day in our nation’s history. The nation mourns."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "I will stand by my son in the face of scrutiny."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "Mourn with all of [rival]."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "We should not act rashly."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+1 Discipline
- "We must prepare for vengeance."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+60 Training (+15/city)
- "The court has more important matters to consider."the option does: Gain trait: MourningLeader relationship: Estranged From+4 Orders
- "Wisdom demands that we change our ways."the option does: Gain trait: MourningLeader relationship: Influenced ByBegin project: Midwifery-120 Money (-30/city)
- "I will address the people about this tragedy."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+1 Courage
- "I will stay in the palace and comfort my family."the option does: Gain trait: MourningRemembered: Comforted grieving family (+40 opinion for 20 turns)
- "I feel somehow responsible for this."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Compassionate
- "I wish to be left to my grief."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "I cannot let go while they depend on me."the option does: -30 Food (-10/city)Gain trait: CompassionateGain trait: Mourning
- "Ask to be left to your grief."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "I will take my sorrow with me to the grave."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: MissingLeader relationship: Vengeful Against
- "Guards! Guards! Kill this assassin!"the option does: Gain trait: MourningThe character is killed
- "A life for a life."the option does: +1 DisciplineGain trait: MourningThe character is killed
- "Jail for [character]!"the option does: +1 WisdomGain trait: ImprisonedGain trait: Mourning
- "Banish [character]."the option does: +1 CharismaGain trait: ExiledGain trait: Mourning
- "I am not ready to give my heart to another."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Loyal
- "Keep it on you to remember him by."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Keepsake
- "A private gathering for friends and family."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+20 Civics (+5/city)
- "Parades through the streets of the capital."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+40 Happiness (city)
- "Days of rest for the military."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+120 Training (+30/city)
- "Lead the rites yourself."the option does: Remembered: Led funeral rites (+20 opinion for 80 turns)+1 DisciplineGain trait: Mourning
- "A dark day indeed but his fate is in the hands of the Gods."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "May others learn from my mistake."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "It... it all happened so fast."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "Put them out of their misery, may the gods forgive me."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: MourningGain trait: Compassionate
- "This too shall pass."the option does: Gain trait: MourningGain trait: Ill
- "This is a bad way to go."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: Mourning
- "A life for a life."the option does: +1 DisciplineGain trait: MourningThe character is killed
- "You need to take time to mourn."the option does: Leader relationship: Disappointed WithGain trait: Mourning
- this branch: Gain trait: MourningLoses trait: Philosophy Student
- "I never knew this would feel so empty."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "I shall mourn with the people."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "We have sinned. May god forgive us as we repent."the option does: Gain trait: MourningLeader relationship: Interceded For
- "All of [rival] shall mourn his passing."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
- "We must remember all those who died so we could see this day."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning+1 Happiness level
- "Had I not chosen [character], he would probably still be breathing..."the option does: Gain trait: Mourning
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The event grants it whichever option you pick.