Every way to put Righteous on a character. 33 options grant it to your own court outright, and 26 more can roll it up. See Righteous 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.
- "Your duplicitous secrets shall die with you, [character]."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
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- "Coming to me as I grieve is despicable."the option does: Gain trait: RighteousGain trait: Miserable
- "Throw [character] in jail."the option does: Gain trait: RighteousGain trait: Imprisoned
- "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
- "Encourage [character] to follow a life of piety."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Your false god will fall before us."the option does: Remembered: Declared War on us (-80 opinion for 40 turns)Remembered: Player Offer (5 turns)You declare war on the rival nationGain trait: Righteous
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- "Such treachery sets a dangerous precedent."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Strive to follow Ahura Mazda's order in your daily life."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Intrigue must remain "honorable.""the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Tell these [rival] envoys that we will meet their kinsmen on the battlefield."the option does: Remembered: Player Offer (5 turns)The rival nation declares war on youGain trait: Righteous
- "You can’t rely on money to grant you power."the option does: -1 CharismaGain trait: Righteous
- "Justice in court will not be bought and sold."the option does: Gain trait: ImprisonedLeader relationship: Vengeful AgainstGain trait: Righteous
- "Crack down on all cults and heathen beliefs."the option does: Progress ambition: MonotheismRemembered: Recent Ambition (7 turns)Gain trait: RighteousArchetype becomes Zealot
- "We will tell the people of [rival] the truth."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous+20 Happiness (city)
- "Denounce his work, Ahura Mazda is lord of all."the option does: Leader relationship: Vengeful AgainstGain trait: Righteous
- "We should not meddle in foreign affairs."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Enforce Freedom throughout [family] cities."the option does: Remembered: Punished our law violation (-20 opinion for 40 turns)Law-based opinion shiftGain trait: Righteous
- "The path of virtue is a long and hard road."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "I shall bind [character] to me and become upright."the option does: Gain trait: RighteousLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "Grant [character] request."the option does: Begin project: Autonomous RuleGain trait: Righteous
- "Reveal the conspiracy to [character]."the option does: Gain trait: RighteousLeader relationship: Conspiring WithLeader relationship: Vengeful Against
- "The most important thing is staying true and just."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "I vow to be better!"this branch: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Something about this strikes me as false."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Return the child, and order [character] to commit suicide."the option does: The character is killedGain trait: RighteousRemembered: Forced suicide (-80 opinion for 20 turns)
- "I cannot be married to a murderer."the option does: Gain trait: RighteousLeader relationship: Vengeful AgainstGain a Court Minister
- this branch: Gain trait: Righteous
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- "Pay the men. It is all lies anyway."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Place a strict embargo to stop the trade."the option does: Leader relationship: Disappointed WithGain trait: Righteous
- "Being honest and strong of character."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- this branch: Gain trait: RighteousGain trait: Unpopular
- "Because our laws protect even the humblest of the king's subjects."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Conduct funerary rites with quiet dignity."the option does: +1 DisciplineGain trait: Righteous
- "Prayers and rituals are the only remedy."the option does: Gain trait: Righteous
- "Berate [character] for his impiety."the option does: Gain trait: RighteousLeader relationship: Disappointed With
- "Face the accusations in court."the option does: -2 LegitimacyGain trait: Righteous
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The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "[character] must improve his leadership."the option does: 50% chance next turn: becomes RighteousLeader relationship: Vengeful Against
Pick this option, draw from a pool 16
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.
- "I'm sure [character] knows what he is doing."pool: Righteous, Divine, Superstitiousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Encourage this journey of self-improvement."pool: Chaste, Ascetic, Pious, Righteousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "I will reshape this world to a new future."pool: Inspiring, Famous, Righteousthe option does: -1 DisciplineGain a random trait
- "Refuse to allow it, but hire a religious tutor for [character]."pool: Righteous, Intelligent, Educatedthe option does: Gain a random trait-240 Money (-60/city)
- "Politics is a noble profession if you stay true to your principles."pool: Righteous, Foolishthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "I must meditate on this further."pool: Humble, Righteous, Superstitiousthe 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)
- "True righteousness is real living - living with all one's soul and goodness."pool: Righteous, Intolerant, Piousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "The moral decay of our court will lead to its destruction."pool: Intolerant, Cruel, Righteousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Too much truth is often called uncouth."pool: Uncouth, Righteous, Boldthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Better busyness than bitterness."pool: Bitter, Intolerant, Righteousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Loyalty is wonderfully black and white."pool: Loyal, Righteous, Intolerantthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "A slippery slope lies between piety and intolerance."pool: Pious, Righteous, Intolerantthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "It is a sign that I have been chosen."pool: Righteous, Divine, Superstitiousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "The road leads on..."pool: Righteous, Pious, Toughthe 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
The event does it to you 1
The event grants it whichever option you pick.