Every way to put Pious on a character. 31 options grant it to your own court outright, and 27 more can roll it up. See Pious 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.
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- "Adopt the child as my own."the option does: Gain trait: PiousThe target is adopted
- "There is no need for such earthly titles."the option does: Leader relationship: Disappointed WithGain trait: Pious
- "You should devote yourself to [religion]."the option does: Remembered: Gave support (+40 opinion for 40 turns)Gain trait: Pious-1 Discipline
- "[character] would benefit from spiritual guidance."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "I will partake in the day's prayers."the option does: +30–300 Culture (by city tier)-2 OrdersGain trait: Pious
- "Matters of the divine are not for me to interfere with."the option does: Gain trait: PiousLeader relationship: Estranged From
- "I will remind them that truth is knowledge."the option does: Gain trait: PiousRemembered: Impressed angry priests (+20 opinion for 20 turns)
- "Induct her in the rites of Amani and remind her of a queen's sacred duty."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "The land is marked by death, it should be left alone."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "I respect all pantheons. Let [character] stay and learn what he can from these druids."the option does: Gain trait: SuperstitiousGain trait: HerbalistGain trait: Pious
- "It is wise to explore your spirituality."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Let us pray together for the gods' mercy."the option does: Gain trait: PiousLeader relationship: Influenced By
- "We should strive to never offend any of the gods, for they hold our fate in their hands."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "The gods give out virtue, and we must use it wisely."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "We do not need to take action, is clearly beyond compare."the option does: Remembered: Insulted our gods (-20 opinion for 80 turns)Gain trait: Pious
- "Explain that you believe it comes from a unique connection with."the option does: Gain trait: PiousLeader relationship: Disappointed With
- "We are stepping onto a holy site. Make an offering to their gods."the option does: Gain trait: Pious-30 Food (-10/city)
- "I shall bind [character] to me and always love god."the option does: Gain trait: PiousLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "Interpreting signs and omens."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "We will rely on divine protection."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Dedicate more time to our faith."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Even a king must see his limits."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Inspire him with your piety."the option does: Leader relationship: Influenced ByGain trait: PiousConverts to the target religion
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- "From the divine."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Demand that the priests include all of the gods in their rites."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Spiritual pursuits would be best."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Truly, we are cursed. Prayer for us."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Burn incense and let's put this behind us."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Only the gods know when the sun will rise and fall."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- this branch: Progress ambition: Eight ShrinesRemembered: Recent Ambition (7 turns)Gain trait: Pious
- "With piety and dedication."the option does: Gain trait: Pious
- "Let us set out on a royal pilgrimage to the Holy City of [city]!"the option does: Gain trait: ExploringRemembered: Started Explore Recently (2 turns)Gain trait: Pious-120 Money (-30/city)
Pick this option, then roll for it 4
The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "Our court welcomes such piety."the option does: +80 Happiness (city)The target joins the nation of the target50% chance next turn: becomes Pious
- "Answers lie on a higher plane."the option does: Free theology: Enlightenment50% chance next turn: becomes Pious50% chance next turn: becomes Foolish
- "I think I shall not treat the gods so lightly in the future."the option does: 50% chance next turn: becomes Pious50% chance next turn: becomes Superstitious
- "And so we may be parted with our bodies, but not our divine souls. A beautiful thought."the option does: Leader relationship: Influenced By25% chance next turn: becomes Pious
Pick this option, draw from a pool 17
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.
- "Encourage this journey of self-improvement."pool: Chaste, Ascetic, Pious, Righteousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "God must be punishing us for our sins."pool: Pious, Superstitiousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Smash a votive as a sign of your dedication to the gods."pool: Pious, Gracious, Intolerantthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "We are all at the mercy of the divine."pool: Pious, Superstitiousthe 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
- "The priests have earned their pay."pool: Superstitious, Righteous, Debauched, Pious, Wantonthe option does: Gain a random trait-40 Money (-10/city)
- "Who are we to contest the fates?"pool: Miserable, Piousthe option does: Gain trait: DoomedGain a random trait
- "Contemplate the agony in silence."pool: Pious, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "True righteousness is real living - living with all one's soul and goodness."pool: Righteous, Intolerant, Piousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Nothing is quite so memorable and expensive as a feast for the ages."pool: Extravagant, Debauched, Piousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy, the mad daughter of a wise woman."pool: Superstitious, Foolish, Piousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "A slippery slope lies between piety and intolerance."pool: Pious, Righteous, Intolerantthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Write back, enquiring after his religious studies."pool: Educated, Pious, Humblethe option does: Gain a random trait-60 Civics (-15/city)
- "Encourage him to follow the calling."pool: Blessed, Inspiring, Pious, Ascetic, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "The road leads on..."pool: Righteous, Pious, Toughthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Wait."pool: Missing, Doomed, Wounded, Piousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Travel to observe the site and witness Jupiter's power."pool: Superstitious, Pious, Bravethe option does: Gain a random trait
The event does it to you 3
The event grants it whichever option you pick.