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Each Holding has access to a number of buildings. Regular buildings primarily focus on increasing taxes and levies, with some secondary effects such as increasing fortifications or increasing supply, and can be upgraded once the required level of Development is reached. Buildings can be constructed by a Baron, their direct Liege or any Liege higher in hierarchy.
Many buildings are limited by terrain and the type of holding (castle/city/temple/tribe). There are also duchy buildings and special buildings which may be built alongside standard buildings.
By default, most Holdings can have 3 buildings. If the Barony is the County Capital, it will have 4; if it's also the Duchy Capital, it will have 5. In addition, holy and historical buildings have their own additional dedicated slot.
Tribe buildings
Tribes have only 4 buildings types of 2 buildings each available, but most buildings benefit the entire Realm. Reforming to feudal grants the same amount of random buildings as previously built in the province.
- Level 1 buildings cost 75
Gold and 200 
Prestige - Level 2 buildings cost 100 Gold and 300 Prestige
| Type | Building | Holding effects | Realm effects | County effects | Time | Required Innovation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gathering Halls
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Longhouses |  +100 Levies
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+0.2 Monthly Prestige
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 +0.2 Monthly Control
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 5 years
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None | Longhouses are large enough to accommodate important meetings between elders. Laws and policies are determined here. |
| Grand Halls | +175 Levies
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+0.5 Monthly Prestige
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+0.4 Monthly Control
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5 years
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 Barracks
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Grand halls host a central stage, where a chief or warlord can deliver rousing speeches. | |
Markets
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Trading Outposts |
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2 years
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None | Trading outposts offer the opportunity for tribesmen and traders to meet and barter. | ||
| Market Villages |
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2 years
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 City Planning
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By letting traders into their villages, the tribesmen within are able to set up lucrative deals. | |||
Palisades
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Simple Palisade |
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3 years
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None | Simple palisades offer limited protection, while effective against skirmishes they are less reliable against larger groups of enemies. | |
| Walls & Ditches |
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3 years
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 Mottes
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Outer ditches combined with stone-reinforced palisade walls offer decent protection against sieges. | ||
War Camps
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Sparring Grounds | +150 Levies
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5 years
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None | Training equipment, arenas and wooden walls define the sparring grounds, warriors go here to hone their skills. | |
| Warrior Lodges | +275 Levies
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5 years
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Barracks
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Only the greatest fighters are allowed into a warrior lodge, their mere presence is inspiring. |
Holding buildings
Holding buildings can only be constructed in City or Temple Holdings. All of them require 225 Gold and 3 years to build or upgrade and the same Innovation as the Holding level they require.
| Type | Building | Monthly Tax | County effects | Realm effects | Required holding level | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guilds
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Guild Halls | +0.3 |  +5% Monthly Development
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 Village Center
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The city provides all major guilds and burgher families with ample locale to organize and practice their crafts. | |
| Carver's Guilds | +0.5 | +10% Monthly Development
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Village Center
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Carvers produce items out of wood or bone, such as frames, decorations or tools. They also carve heraldic shields, making the guild popular among the nobility. | ||
| Carpenter's Guilds | +0.7 | +15% Monthly Development
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Large City
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Carpenters work with construction, primarily using timber as their material of choice. Their services are sought-after by both nobles and clergy, especially for the beautiful trim jointery they make for churches and estates. | ||
| Hunter's Guilds | +0.9 | +20% Monthly Development
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Large City
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Hunters trade in meat and skins, with their services enabling both butchers and tanners to do their crafts. The finest skins naturally befall the most prestigious noble families. | ||
| Mason's Guilds | +1.1 | +25% Monthly Development
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City Center
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Masons work with stone, both for construction and sculpture. Their skill is widely sought after, as their expertise is invaluable when constructing fortifications. | ||
| Tailor's Guilds | +1.3 | +30% Monthly Development
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City Center
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Tailors wield needle, thread, and cloth as their weapons of choice. With their unparalleled skills, they produce beautiful garments for the nobility. | ||
| Glassworker's Guilds | +1.5 | +35% Monthly Development
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Bustling Metropolis
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Glassworkers create fascinating items out of glass, everything from goblets to window panes. Having items made out of glass is very prestigious, making their services highly desirable. | ||
| Artisan's Guilds | +1.7 | +40% Monthly Development
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Bustling Metropolis
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Artisans use a multitude of materials not only to produce works of art but also entirely new innovations. Their ingenuity and refined skill is drawing the attention of high nobles everywhere. | ||
Monasteries
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Prayer Halls | +0.2 | +0.1 Monthly Control
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+0.1 Monthly Piety |  Shrine
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The prayer halls host sermons and allow for a place of silent contemplation. |
| Monastic Schools | +0.4 | +0.2 Monthly Control
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+0.2 Monthly Piety | Shrine
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This school teaches many subjects and is a rare center of high learning, but the students enrolled here primarily study to prepare themselves for future careers in the clergy. | |
| Libraries | +0.5 | +0.3 Monthly Control
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+0.3 Monthly Piety | Temple Grounds
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The monastery library is full of books, ranging from small treatises to vast tomes on theology. Truly a treasure trove of knowledge is held within its walls. | |
| Pilgrim's Quarters | +0.7 | +0.4 Monthly Control
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+0.4 Monthly Piety | Temple Grounds
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Vary pilgrims are allowed to stay and rest in the pilgrim's quarters should they seek shelter during their long journeys. Here they are also treated to food, drink, and sometimes even a bath. | |
| Infirmaries | +0.8 | +0.5 Monthly Control
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+0.5 Monthly Piety | House of Worship
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In times of war or plague, the infirmaries offer a second chance to poor afflicted victims, presuming they make it there in time.' | |
| Copying Chambers | +1 | +0.6 Monthly Control
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+0.6 Monthly Piety | House of Worship
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Devoted scribes work all day long copying sacred texts in the copying chambers. Even by night, they work, illuminated by nothing but candles and the moon, all in their quest for knowledge. | |
| Hospices | +1.1 | +0.7 Monthly Control
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+0.7 Monthly Piety | Grand Temple
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Hospices offer long-term care for those who would otherwise not make it. The chronically ill, the disabled, and sometimes even those afflicted by demons are welcome. | |
| Cloisters | +1.3 | +0.8 Monthly Control
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+0.8 Monthly Piety | Grand Temple
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The cloister forms a solid barrier against the outside world, effectively separating the life of those within its walls from the peasants outside. |
Military Camps
Military Camps can be constructed in all Castle, City or Temple Holdings. Each building takes 1 year to construct or upgrade.
| Building type | Level | Levies
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 Supply Limit
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Control
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Levy Reinforcement
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 Archer
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Skirmisher
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 Skirmisher
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 Archer
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Skirmisher
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Light Cavalry
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Heavy Infantry
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Cost
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 Required Innovation
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Military Camps
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Hide Tents | +100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +4% | +2% | +2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | None |
| Camp Cooks | +175 | +200 | 0 | 0 | +6% | +4% | +4% | +2% | +2% | 0 | 0 | 150 | None | |
| Training Fields | +250 | +200 | 0 | 0 | +8% | +6% | +6% | +2% | +2% | 0 | 0 | 200 | Burhs
| |
| Watchposts | +325 | +200 | +5% | 0 | +10% | +8% | +8% | +4% | +4% | 0 | 0 | 250 | Burhs
| |
| Camp Smiths | +400 | +200 | +5% | 0 | +12% | +10% | +10% | +4% | +4% | +2% | 0 | 300 | Castle Baileys
| |
| Mustering Halls | +475 | +200 | +5% | 0 | +14% | +12% | +12% | +6% | +6% | +2% | 0 | 350 | Castle Baileys
| |
| Militia Barracks | +550 | +200 | +5% | +5% | +16% | +14% | +14% | +6% | +6% | +2% | 0 | 400 | Royal Armory
| |
| Levying Squares | +625 | +200 | +5% | +5% | +18% | +16% | +16% | +8% | +8% | +2% | +2% | 450 | Royal Armory
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Duchy buildings
Duchy buildings can only be constructed by a Feudal or Clan Ruler in the de jure capital of a 
Duchy and can only be used if the character holds the associated Duchy Title. All Duchy buildings take 5 years to construct or upgrade and have 3 levels. Royal Reserves buildings cannot be constructed in Desert, Mountains, Oasis, Steppe or Wetlands terrain.
- Level 1 buildings cost 300 Gold
- Level 2 buildings cost 400 Gold
- Level 3 buildings cost 500 Gold
| Building type | Level 1 effects | Level 2 effects | Level 3 effects | Required Innovations | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Archery Grounds
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Realm
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Realm
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Realm
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Dedicated archery ranges allow the common folk to train with bows, and experienced archers to hone their skills. |
Blacksmiths
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Realm
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Realm
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Realm
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Smiths in the employ of the crown forge weapons and armor for the royal guard, ensuring a steady supply of superior armaments. |
Jousting Fields
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Realm
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Realm
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Realm
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By having dedicated grounds for jousting, more riders and knights are encouraged to train and join the banners. |
Leisure Palaces
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Duchy
Realm
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Duchy
Realm
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Duchy
Realm
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While staying in one lavishly luxuriant castle is fine, having a few more to choose between never hurts. |
Marches
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Duchy
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Duchy
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Duchy
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Marcher lords protect the borders with fortifications and local garrisons. |
Military Academies
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Realm
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Realm
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Realm
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Dedicated facilities for training officers and knights, improving their efficiency in combat. |
Royal Armories
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Duchy
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Duchy
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Duchy
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By having the crown provide weapons and armor to its soldiers, more peasants can 'volunteer' for the levy. |
Royal Reserves
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Duchy
Holding
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Duchy
Holding
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Duchy
Holding
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A royal forest is a valuable source of wealth, allowing you to override the law of the land in a province, strip rights from the locals, then sell them back. Needless to say, the hunting is also excellent. |
Siege Works
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Duchy
Realm
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Duchy
Realm
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Duchy
Realm
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Dedicated siege works allow the ruler to field and maintain superior-quality siege weapons. |
Tax Offices
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Duchy
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Duchy
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Duchy
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Collecting money from the peasantry is a 'taxing' venture. By assigning offices to a cohort of tax-collecting officials, we are sure to get what's due! |
Holy buildings
Holy buildings can only be constructed in a Faith's holy sites by Feudal or Clan Rulers and provide powerful bonuses. All holy buildings require 1000 Gold and 6 years to be completed.
| Building | Holding effects | County effects | Realm effects | Religion | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Cathedral
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+2 Monthly Tax
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 Christian
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The Holy Site in this area attracts Christian pilgrims from all around the known world. The grand cathedral is not just a marvel of engineering and beauty, but also a safe haven for travelers and a prestigious monument to its sponsor. |
Grand Mosque
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+2 Monthly Tax
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 Muslim
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The Holy Site in this area is a popular destination for devout pilgrims. The grand mosque gives them a place to pray, rest and pay homage before continuing their journey. Its beautiful domes and great intricate spires signal the greatness of god for all to see. |
Grand Temple
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 Pagan
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The Holy Site in this area attracts the faithful in droves. The grand temple is covered in ornate carvings displaying heroic deeds by gods and demi-gods alike. Massive bonfires send plumes of smoke upwards to the gods themselves, with holy men administering blessings to all who venerate the spirits. |
Grand Temple
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+2 Monthly Tax
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 Buddhist, Hindu or Jain
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The Holy Site in this area attracts scores of humble pilgrims seeking to cleanse their souls. The grand temple is covered from foundation to spire with statues and idols to the gods, retelling ancient legends and the lifes of noble prophets. |
Grand Temple
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+2 Monthly Tax
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All others | The Holy Site in this area is a meeting point for the devout and dedicated. The grand temple stands as a noble tribute to the higher powers, its walls and domes smoothed and painted in resplendent colors that honor the divine. |
Historical buildings
Historical buildings are unique historical buildings, both ancient and those built during the middle ages which have to be constructed, located in predetermined Baronies on the map. Some historical buildings are represented with 3D models on the map. Some historical buildings may only be constructed by characters of a certain religion and become disabled if captured by someone of another religion.
| Building | Holding effects | County effects | Realm effects | Barony | Required innovation | Required religion | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aurelian Walls
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Rome | Always constructed | Any | The Aurelian Walls were built during the reign of the Roman Emperors Aurelian and Probus. To this day they provide formidable defense, completely enclosing the seven hills of Rome. |
Buddhas of Bamiyan
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Bamiyan | Always constructed | Any Eastern
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Carved out of the mountainside, the massive Buddhas of Bamian loom over any visitors. While the area surrounding them is no longer the thriving center of Buddhist learning as it once was, there's still numerous Buddhist pilgrims and scholars visiting the statues. A shrewd Eastern ruler might even be able to pull a profit from the pilgrims, in addition to gaining some personal insights. | |
Canterbury Cathedral
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+3 Monthly Tax
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Canterbury | Always constructed |  Christian
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Augustine, Roman missionary and later archbishop, built the Canterbury Cathedral after choosing the town as his center for the episcopal see in Kent. This new cathedral revived the importance of the city, granting it authority over the English church. |
| Danevirke
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 +2 Defender Advantage
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Hedeby | Always constructed | Any | The Danevirke is an extensive earthwork fortification built to prevent incursions from the content into Danish territories and has been expanded multiple times since its original construction. | ||
Doge's Palace
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Venezia | Always constructed | Any | The Doge's Palace acts as the residence for the government of the Republic of Venice. An impressive structure, it houses multiple chambers dedicated to things such as the Council, Senate, administration, and justice. | |
Great Mosque of Mecca
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+3 Monthly Tax
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Mecca | Always constructed | Muslim
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The Great Mosque of Mecca is a massive and ancient structure whose walls surround the holy Kaaba. Many great Sultans have expanded upon the mosque and its surroundings since its construction. Every Muslim is supposed to visit this site when on the Hajj. |
Great Mosque of Samarra
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Samarra | Always constructed | Muslim
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The Great Mosque of Samarra was completed in AD 851 by the Abbasid caliph Al-Mutawakkil, who reigned in Samarra. Its most prominent feature is the Malwiya Tower, a magnificent spiral minaret, which towers towards the skies at an impressive height. | |
Hadrian's Wall
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-10% Building Construction Gold Cost
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Bebbanburg Carleol Hexham Whitehaven |
Always constructed | Any | Hadrian's Wall was built during Roman times to keep the northern Picts out of the province of Britannia. Nowadays it serves no defensive purpose, but the stones make for a cheap and convenient source of building material! | ||
House of Wisdom
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Baghdad | Always constructed | Any | The House of Wisdom contains a vast collection of books, and the scribes therein work tirelessly both day and night to translate even more great works of literature. The sources vary from Greek, Persian, Indian and many more — truly, it contains the entire world's knowledge! A shining beacon of human knowledge! And comfortably far from the illiterate horsemen of the steppe... | |
Imam Ali Mosque
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+3 Monthly Tax
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An-Najaf | Always constructed | Muslim
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The Imam Ali Mosque houses the tomb of Ali, cousin of Muhammad and the first Shi'ite Imam after him. Thousands of pilgrims come to pay tribute each year, greeted by the magnificent green dome of the mosque. |
Iron Pillar of Delhi
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Indraprastha | Always constructed | Any | The mighty Iron Pillar of Delhi stands as a symbol to the glory of King Chandragupta II, though subsequent rulers have also etched their names into it. Despite having stood for a long time, there's no trace of rust – a testament to the skill of Indian ironsmiths! | |
Mahabodhi Temple
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+3 Monthly Tax
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Gaya | Always constructed | Any Eastern
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The Mahabodhi Temple marks the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. The site is a significant destination for pilgrimage by both Buddhists and Hindus. The construction of the temple was started around the year 200 by Emperor Ashoka, and has since been improved and restored multiple times. |
Nalanda University
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Pataliputra | Always constructed | Any | A university is a place of higher learning, reserved for those of good standing and wealth who are deemed worthy enough. It attracts scholars and scientists who debate study, scribe, and ultimately pool their knowledge within its walls.
The Nalanda University is an important seat of Vedic scholarship and attracts studens from as far away as Tibet and China. | |
| Offa's Dyke
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+2 Defender Advantage
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Chester Clifford Clun Gloucester Hereford Shrewsbury Wigmore |
Always constructed | Any | Offa's Dyke, which is a long ditch flanked by a wall of earth, was constructed by the Anglo-Saxon king of Mercia to defend the border towards Wales. This raised earthwork offers an advantage to whoever stands on the side of the wall, as any attackers have to fight an uphill battle from the ditch. | ||
Palace of Aachen
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+0.2 Monthly Development
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Aachen | Always constructed | Any | The Palace of Aachen was chosen by Charlemagne to be the center of power of the Carolingian Empire. It served a both political and religious purpose, and is still an excellent place for hosting important gatherings. | |
Petra
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+0.8 Monthly Tax
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Baidha-Petra | Always constructed | Any | The city of Petra is a true wonder of the ancient world. Carved directly out of naturally occuring rose-tinted rock, the city stands as a curiosity that intrigues even the mightiest sultan. | |
Shwedagon Pagoda
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+2 Monthly Tax
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Dagon | Always constructed | Any Eastern
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The Shwedagon Pagoda is a sacred Buddhist stupa built by the Mon people around the year 500. It houses many famous relics, such as the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama. |
Stonehenge
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Salisbury | Always constructed | Any | Stonehenge is an ancient, mystical structure that has inspired many a scholar. Even today, in these enlightened times, learned men from all around Britain flock to study it. What truly is its purpose? | ||
The Colosseum
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-10% Building Construction Time
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-5% Army Maintenance
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Rome | Always constructed | Any | The Colosseum is one of the largest amphitheaters ever built and has hosted countless spectacles such as gladiatorial combat, animal hunts and even reconstructed sea battles. Its construction was started by the Roman emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor, Titus.
Despite its vibrant history, its primary use today is for harvesting marble and bronze for use elsewhere. | |
The Friday Mosque
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+50% Level of Devotion impact
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Isfahan | Always constructed | Muslim Zoroastrian
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The Friday Mosque, or the Jameh Mosque of Esfahan, was built during the Umayyad dynasty. It is said that the Caliph personally made one of the pillars in the mosque. Before becoming a mosque, it is said that it used to be a house of worship for Zoroastrians. | |
The Great Mosque of Cordoba
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+3 Monthly Tax
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Cordoba | Always constructed | Christian Muslim
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The Great Mosque of Cordoba was erected after the Islamic Conquest of the Visigothic Kingdom, upon the foundation of a Christian church. Originally the site was shared, with both Muslims and Christians using it, but the Christian half was eventually purchased and demolished to make room for the Grand Mosque. |
| The Prophetic Mosque
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Al-Madina | Always constructed | Muslim
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The Prophetic Mosque, or the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, is an open-air style mosque established by the prophet Muhammad himself. It was one of the first mosques that he constructed, and the site was close to where he had his residence. | |
The Pyramids
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+0.1 Monthly Development
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Gizeh | Always constructed | Any | The pyramids, most prominently the one of Cheops, stand as wonders of the ancient world. Vast and impressive, they enhance the image of any ruler who controls them. | |
Theodosian Walls
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Constantinople | Always constructed | Any | The Theodosian Walls were built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II in the early 5th century, but they still remain some of the most formidable fortifications built by human hands. |
Walls of Genoa
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Genoa | Always constructed | Any | The Walls of Genoa were built in the 9th century after the city was granted significant autonomy. The walls, together with the protection of the coastline, allow the area to develop and prosper. | |
Al-Azhar University
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Cairo |
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Any | A university is a place of higher learning, reserved for those of good standing and wealth who are deemed worthy enough. It attracts scholars and scientists who debate, study, scribe, and ultimately pool their knowledge within its walls.
The Al-Azhar University is named in honor of Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, who was often called 'al-Zahra' (the Luminous). | |
Brihadeeswarar Temple
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Tanjavur |
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Any Eastern
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The Brihadeeswarar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva and is one of the largest South Indian temples built in the ornate Dravidian architectural style. The name of the temple is a Sanskrit composite word that roughly translates as "Temple of the Great Lord Shiva. | |
Golden Gate of Kiev
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Kiev |
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Any | Modeled and named after a gate in Constantinople, the Golden Gate of Kiev serves as both an entrance to the city and a triumphal arch. The golden dome of the church, built on top of the gate, can be seen from afar and makes it a prominent symbol of Kiev. |
Iron Pillar of Dhar
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Dhara |
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Any | The Iron Pillar of Dhar is constructed from the molten-down arms of an entire army. The craftsmanship is truly astounding, bringing glory upon the dynasty which holds it. | |
Temple City
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+1.5 Monthly Tax
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Chanderi |
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Any Eastern
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The Khajuraho temples are dedicated to the coexistence between Hindus and Jains, where their diverse religious views are celebrated. The temple walls are covered with intricate art and sculptures, making the place truly resplendent and attractive to pilgrims and scholars alike. |
The University of Sankoré
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Tirakka |
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Any | A university is a place of higher learning, reserved for those of good standing and wealth who are deemed worthy enough. It attracts scholars and scientists who debate, study, scribe, and ultimately pool their knowledge within its walls.
The University of Sankoré, which started out as a Mosque, transformed into a center of learning after acquiring a wealth of books from traveling merchants. | |
| Ananda Temple
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+3 Monthly Tax
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Pagan | None | Any Eastern
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While Pagan has thousands of pagodas, temples, and shrines littered throughout the city and the surrounding plains, the Ananda Temple stands as a crowning achievement among them. The perfectly dimensioned structure contains many unique plaques and stone images. It is a place of worship and a center of learning to educate the people in religious ethos. |
| Cologne Cathedral
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+2 Monthly Tax
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Cologne | Crop Rotation | Christian
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The Cologne Cathedral houses the relics of the Three Kings, which draw the attention of pilgrims from all over the Christian world. The cathedral is built using Gothic architecture and is richly adorned with spires and intricate details. |
Great Mosque of Djenne
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Jenne-Jeno | None | Muslim
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The Great Mosque of Djenne stands on the bank of the Bani River. Constructed entirely out of mudbrick it requires a lot of care, which the faithful are more than willing to provide. Every year, large gatherings of people converge to repair and improve the mosque. | |
| Heddal Stave Church
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Túnsberg | City Planning | Any | Heddal Stave Church is the largest stave church in Norway and has a beautiful wooden interior. Legend says the church was built by a mountain troll in merely three days |
Lund Cathedral
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+2 Monthly Tax
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Lund | Crop Rotation | Christian
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Lund Cathedral is a magnificent church richly decorated with stone sculptures. Constructed with influences from Romanesque architecture, the church shares a lot of similarities with churches in Germany. The building is dedicated to Saint Lawrence, who is the patron saint of Lund. |
Notre-Dame
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+2 Monthly Tax
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Paris | Windmills | Christian
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Also known as 'Our Lady of Paris,' this magnificent cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Constructed in the Gothic style, it impresses with numerous statues and enormous colorful rose windows.
On the outside, the cathedral is covered with sculptures vividly retelling biblical stories, allowing even illiterate peasants to understand the glory of God! |
The Tower of London
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 +30% Dread Gain
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Lunden | Battlements | Any | The Tower of London is a castle that serves as both a vital fortification and a prison. The central tower is called the 'White Tower' and houses the ruling class. The position of the Tower of London means that it's vital to the defense of the entire County. |
The University of Siena
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Siena |  Decision
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Any | A university is a place of higher learning, reserved for those of good standing and wealth who are deemed worthy enough. It attracts scholars and scientists who debate, study, scribe, and ultimately pool their knowledge within its walls.
The University of Siena and the maestri who serve within are entirely funded by taxes from Siena itself, more specifically a tax imposed on those who rents rooms to its students. | |
Visby Ringmur
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Visby | Battlements | Any | The Visby City Wall protects the city from external threats such as raiders or Danes. It also efficiently keeps out tax collectors sent by the Thing of Gotland! To get to the riches within, assailants must first deal with a plethora of towers all manned by archers. | |
Walls of Benin
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Benin City | Battlements | Any | The Walls of Benin are a massive series of earthworks (Iya in the Edo language), that encircle the entirety of Benin. The walls are built of a ditch and dike structure, with an inner moat and an exterior rampart. |
Convertible historical buildings
The following historical buildings can only be used by Faiths belonging to one of the Abrahamic religions. Rulers who belong to one such religion can convert the building for their religion to use for 1000 Gold and Piety.
| Barony | Christianity / Judaism version | Islam version | Effects | Description (Christianity/Judaism version) | Description (Islam version) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constantinople | Hagia Sophia Cathedral
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
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Realm
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The Hagia Sophia is a true marvel of engineering, with a massive dome standing out as the most impressive feature. Completed in AD 537 by emperor Justinian I, it now houses the Ecumenical Patriarch and stands as a monument to Christianity.
And so it will remain for all eternity, for surely nothing could ever topple the might of Rome. |
The Hagia Sophia is a true marvel of engineering, with a massive dome and four impressive minarets standing out as the most impressive features. Started in AD 537 by emperor Justinian I, it has since been turned into an awe-inspiring Mosque.
And so it will remain for all eternity, for surely nothing could ever topple the might of Rum. |
| Jerusalem | The Third Temple
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Dome of the Rock
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Holding
County
Realm
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Hundreds of years after the destruction of the Second Temple the time has finally come to restore the Temple in Jerusalem! This Third Temple will stand the test of time, vigilantly guarded from all who would see it destroyed. | The Dome of the Rock is situated in the center of the Temple Mount, in the place where the Temple of Solomon and the Jewish Second Temple stood. The temples foundation stone is said to be the place where God created the world and the first human, Adam. The Dome of the Rock and the nearby Church of the Holy Sepulchre attract Abrahamic pilgrims from all around the world. |
Upgradable historical buildings
The following historical buildings start constructed but can be upgraded by cultures which discovered the Hoardings innovation. Upgrading them costs of 2000 Gold and takes 6 years.
| Type | Building |  Fort Level
|
 Garrison
|
Defender Advantage
|
Other effects | Description | Barony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alhambra
|
Alhambra Fortress Ruins | +2 | +250 | +2 | None | The Alhambra is a fortress built upon the remains of an ancient Roman fortification. While it is serviceable as a defensive structure, with the right investments it could be turned into something more... | Granada |
| Royal Palace of Alhambra | +8 | +1000 | +8 |
|
The Alhambra has since its days as a mere roman ruin been upgraded to a royal palace befitting an emperor! A shining example of local architecture, the color of the buildings in contrast with the surrounding woods lead poets to describe it as "a pearl set in emeralds". | ||
Citadel of Aleppo
|
Citadel of Aleppo | +2 | +250 | +2 | +0.1 Monthly Prestige
|
The Citadel of Aleppo is an ancient fortification, having been in use by numerous powers since it was constructed. The citadel acts as a royal residence, fortified retreat, temple and prison. | Halab |
| Reconstructed Citadel of Aleppo | +6 | +750 | +6 |
|
After having went through major reconstruction, the Citadel of Aleppo has been significantly fortified and turned into a proper palatial city! | ||
Hotin Fortification
|
Hotin Fort | +2 | +250 | +4 |  +5% Monthly Renown
|
Hotin Fort is a small fort built on the banks of the river Dniester. Its location allows it to protect local trade routes and grants the owner control of the river. | Hotin |
| Hotin Fortress | +4 | +500 | +6 |
|
An impressive Fortress that makes the old fort pale in comparison. The fortifications have been expanded across the centuries to include high stone walls, a wide moat, and several massive towers. This defensive structure will hold most besiegers at bay with ease. | ||
Temple of Uppsala
|
Temple of Uppsala | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
The temple at Uppsala serves as a religious center for large parts of Scandinavia. A sacred tree stands near the temple, next to a well, similar to that of the legendary Yggdrasil. | Sigtuna |
| Uppsala Cathedral | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
A lofty cathedral built to rival the most splendid constructions of southern Europe, Uppsala Cathedral serves as the burial site for some of the most prominent monarchs of Sweden and contains several saintly relics. |
Mines
Mines are historical buildings that have 4 levels each. Constructing or upgrading a mine takes 5 years. Mines can be constructed in Tribe holdings but require a Castle, City or Temple Holding to upgrade.
- Constructing the Mining Settlement requires 400 Gold and the Crop Rotation Innovation
- Upgrading to Mine requires 500 Gold and the Manorialism Innovation
- Upgrading to Large Mine requires 600 Gold and the
Windmills Innovation - Upgrading to Mining Complex requires 700 Gold and the Cranes Innovation
| Mine | Mining Settlement effects | Mine effects | Large Mine effects | Mining Complex effects | Barony | Mining Settlement constructed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siderokausia | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Ierrisos | 
|
The Siderokausia mines are rich in silver and gold, and are exploited by twelve separate villages that each run a part of the mines. |
| Gold Mines of Mali | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
|
|
The mines of Mali are truly overflowing with gold. Endless wealth stream from their depths and into the treasuries of the local rulers, who adorn themselves with the precious metal. |
| Kremnica | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Turóc |
|
The Kremnican mountains are abundant in gold. With blood, sweat, and the assistance of a few hundred experienced German miners, that gold will be minted into Florins in no time! |
| Kollur | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Ellur |
|
The Kollur mines exploit the largest seam of diamonds in all of the Indian subcontinent. The work is extremely dangerous, but the riches are unimaginable. |
| Schwaz | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Innsbruck |
|
The Schwaz silver mine lies at the foot of the Kellerjoch and Eiblschrofen mountains, in the middle of a valley. The opportunity for mining means that a lot of people are drawn to the area. |
| Argentiera | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Cagliari | 1066 only | The Argentaria del Sigerro is rich in underground silver veins. With sufficient incentive and development, this area could be exploited for vast quantities of precious silver. |
| Falun | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Falene | 1066 only | Also known as "Stora Kopparberget" (the Great Copper Mountain) this mine produces vast quantities of copper. |
| Kutná Hora | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Čáslav | 1066 only | The Kutná Hora mine is a large silver mine located on the lands of the Sedlec Monastery. With the support of local Abbots (and German miners) industry in the area is prospering. |
| Rammelsberg | Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Holding
County
|
Goslar | 1066 only | At the foot of Mt. Rammelsberg lies a profitable and ever sought-after silver mine. |
Decision buildings
The following buildings can only be created by certain Decisions.
| Building | County effects | Realm effects | Decision | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Monument
|
|
|
Build a Glass Monument | Realm capital | This building is seemingly excellent for growing vegetables. |
| Parliament
|
|
+0.7 Monthly Prestige
|
Empower the Sicilian Parliament |
|
Representatives of the Three Estates meet regularly at this building to deliberate on the affairs of the realm and advice the current ruler. |
University
|
|
|
Found University |
|
A university is a place of higher learning, reserved for those of good standing and wealth who are deemed worthy enough. It attracts scholars and scientists who debate, study, scribe, and ultimately pool their knowledge within its walls. |
Hall of Heroes
The Hall of Heroes is a building chain created on a holy site via the Defenders of Dievas, Defenders of Rod or Defenders of Ukko decisions. Upgrading the Hall of Heroes costs 225 Gold and takes 16 months.
| Type | Building | Levies
|
Garrison
|
 Prowess
|
 Knight Effectiveness
|
Piety per Knight
|
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hall of Heroes
|
Level 1 | +150 | +75 | +1 | +5% | +0.1 | A grand hall where heroic warriors can meet and organize. |
| Level 2 | +265 | +110 | +1 | +10% | +0.1 | ||
| Level 3 | +375 | +150 | +2 | +15% | +0.1 | ||
| Level 4 | +500 | +225 | +2 | +20% | +0.1 | ||
| Level 5 | +700 | +260 | +3 | +25% | +0.1 |
The Hall of Heroes can be built multiple times by swapping faiths and remains active for all Baltic, Slavic or Finnish Pagan faiths. The bonuses this building provide stack with eachother, resulting in a possible tripling of the above bonuses.
Terrain buildings
- See also: Economic buildings, Military buildings
Terrain buildings can be constructed in all Castle, City and Temple Holdings as long as the Barony has the required terrain.
- Level 3-4 buildings require at least a level 2 Holding
- Level 5-6 buildings require at least a level 3 Holding
- Level 7-8 buildings require a level 4 Holding
Tradeports
Tradeports can be constructed in all Coastal Baronies. Constructing or upgrading a Tradeport takes 2 years.
| Building type | Level | Holding Tax
|
Development Growth
|
Cost | Required Innovation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tradeport
|
Small Harbor | +0.35 | +5% | 150 | None | A humble harbor sits at the shore, allowing ships to load and off-load their cargo without much effort. |
| Fishing Net Weavers | +0.55 | +10% | 225 | None | A workshop where fishing nets are woven has been set up here. Day in and day out nets are made and repaired tirelessly. | |
| Tradeport | +0.75 | +15% | 300 | Manorialism
|
The harbor has become a hub for trade and travel in the area. Ships from all around the coast come here to trade. | |
| Shipwrights | +0.95 | +20% | 375 | Manorialism
|
Skillful shipwrights gather at this port to construct and repair ships for the highest bidder. | |
| Expanded Dock | +1.15 | +25% | 450 | Windmills
|
No longer will merchant ships have to compete for a spot to load and unload their precious cargo — the abundant space on the dock gives more than enough room for everyone to do business! | |
| Shipyards | +1.35 | +30% | 525 | Windmills
|
Several ships lay ready in the yards, waiting for a crew to man them in times of need for the crown. | |
| Grand Port | +1.55 | +35% | 600 | Cranes
|
This grand port offers plenty of room for merchants and fishermen to dock and handle their cargo. Travelers from far and wide come here, seeking safety in the haven that is the port. | |
| Drydocks | +1.75 | +40% | 675 | Cranes
|
A revolutionary new means of docking ships has arrived in the form of the drydock. The ship is sailed into a narrow passage, where the water is pumped out. The ship is then suspended on blocks of stone, and can then be repaired and maintained with ease. |
Buildings by terrain
The following table shows building terrain availability. Only generic buildings are included. For the type column, use the following key:
- E: economic
- EM: economic with military bonuses
- M: military
- F: fort
| Building | Type |  Desert
|
 Desert Mountains |
 Drylands
|
 Farmlands
|
 Floodplains
|
 Forest
|
 Hills
|
 Jungle
|
 Mountains
|
 Oasis
|
 Plains
|
 Steppe
|
 Taiga
|
 Wetlands
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barracks | M | - | - |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
| Camelry | M |
|
|
- | - |
|
- | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - |
| Desert Agriculture | E |
|
- |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - |
| Elephantry | EM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Farms & Fields | E | - | - |
|
|
|
- | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - |
| Forest Forts | F | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- |
| Forestries | E | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- |
|
- | - | - | - |
|
- |
| Hill Farms | EM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hill Forts | F | - |
|
- | - | - | - |
|
- |
|
- | - | - | - | - |
| Hunting Grounds | EM | - | - |
|
- | - |
|
|
|
- | - |
|
|
|
|
| Manor Houses | E | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Military Camps | M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Orchards | EM | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - |
| Outposts | M |
|
|
- | - | - |
|
- |
|
|
- | - |
|
|
|
| Pastoral Lands | EM |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- | - |
| Quarries | E | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - |
| Regimental Grounds | M | - | - | - |
|
|
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Walls & Towers | F | - | - | - |
|
- | - | - | - | - | - |
|
- | - |
|
| Watchtowers | F |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- | - |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- | - |
| Wetland Farms | E | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Building details
| Building type | Initial effects | Full upgrade effects | Terrain | Construction time | Construction cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barracks
|
Holding
Realm
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
3 years
|
150
|
Camelry
|
Holding
Realm
|
Holding
Realm
|
|
3 years
|
150
|
Desert Agriculture
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
2 years
|
100
|
Elephantry
|
Holding
Realm
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
Jungle
|
5 years
|
150
|
Farms & Fields
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
|
|
3 years
|
150
|
Forestry
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
3 years
|
100
|
Hill Farms
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
Hills
|
3 years
|
100
|
Hunting Grounds
|
Holding
Realm
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
2 years
|
100
|
Manor Houses
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
|
Farmlands
|
5 years
|
200
|
Orchards
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
3 years
|
200
|
Outposts
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
2 years
|
100
|
Pastoral Lands
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
2 years
|
150
|
Quarries
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
2 years
|
100
|
Regimental Grounds
|
Holding
Realm
|
Holding
County
Realm
|
|
5 years
|
200
|
Wetland Farms
|
Holding
|
Holding
County
|
Wetlands
|
3 years
|
100
|
Fort buildings
Fort buildings can only be constructed in Castle Holdings built in certain terrain and require the same Innovation as the Holding level they require.
- Level 1 buildings cost 150 Gold
- Level 2 buildings cost 225 Gold
- Level 3 buildings cost 300 Gold
- Level 4 buildings cost 375 Gold
- Level 5 buildings cost 450 Gold
- Level 6 buildings cost 525 Gold
- Level 7 buildings cost 600 Gold
- Level 8 buildings cost 675 Gold
| Building type | Level | Fort Level
|
Garrison
|
Defender Advantage
|
Holding effects | County effects | Realm effects | Terrain | Construction time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forest Forts
|
Log Forts | +1 | +150 | 0 | +100 Levies
|
|
3 years
| ||
| Earth Ramparts | +2 | +300 | 0 |
|
|||||
| Traps & Ditches | +3 | +450 | +2 |
|
|||||
| Rampart Walls | +4 | +600 | +2 |
|
+10% Hostile Raid Time
|
||||
| Embrasures | +5 | +750 | +2 |
|
+10% Hostile Raid Time
|
+4% Archers Damage
| |||
| Fieldworks | +6 | +900 | +4 |
|
+10% Hostile Raid Time
|
| |||
| Crenellated Rampart Walls | +7 | +1050 | +4 |
|
+10% Hostile Raid Time
|
| |||
| Forest Fortresses | +8 | +1200 | +4 |
|
+10% Hostile Raid Time
|
| |||
Hill Forts
|
Small Hill Fort | +2 | +250 | +2 |
|
5 years
| |||
| Simple Earthworks | +4 | +500 | +4 | +10% Monthly Control
|
|||||
| Ditches | +6 | +750 | +6 | +10% Monthly Control
|
+2% Spearmen Toughness
| ||||
| Stockades | +8 | +1000 | +8 |
|
+2% Spearmen Toughness
| ||||
| Guardhouses | +10 | +1250 | +10 |
|
+2% Spearmen Toughness
| ||||
| External Walls | +12 | +1500 | +12 |
|
| ||||
| Large Hill Fort | +14 | +1750 | +14 |
|
| ||||
| Complex Earthworks | +16 | +2000 | +16 |
|
| ||||
Walls & Towers
|
Bastions & Curtain Walls | +1 | +150 | 0 | +0.2 Monthly Tax
|
|
3 years
| ||
| Bailey | +2 | +300 | 0 | +0.4 Monthly Tax
|
+300 Supply Limit
|
||||
| Wall Towers | +3 | +450 | 0 | +0.5 Monthly Tax
|
+300 Supply Limit
|
+2% Archers Damage
| |||
| Second Curtain Wall | +4 | +600 | 0 | +0.7 Monthly Tax
|
+300 Supply Limit
|
+2% Archers Damage
| |||
| Zwinger | +5 | +750 | +4 | +0.8 Monthly Tax
|
+300 Supply Limit
|
+2% Archers Damage
| |||
| Outer Baileys | +6 | +900 | +4 | +1 Monthly Tax
|
|
+2% Archers Damage
| |||
| Trace Italienne | +7 | +1050 | +4 | +1.1 Monthly Tax
|
|
+2% Archers Damage
| |||
| Ravelins & Cavaliers | +8 | +1200 | +4 | +1.3 Monthly Tax
|
|
+2% Archers Damage
| |||
Watchtowers
|
Mudbrick Towers | +1 | +150 | +2 |
|
3 years
| |||
| Tower Houses | +2 | +300 | +4 | +10% Hostile Raid Time
|
|||||
| Wooden Watchtowers | +3 | +450 | +6 | +10% Hostile Raid Time
|
+4% Archer Damage
| ||||
| Small Mudbrick Keeps | +4 | +600 | +8 | +300 Supply Limit
|
+10% Hostile Raid Time
|
+4% Archer Damage
| |||
| Stone Watchtowers | +5 | +750 | +10 | +300 Supply Limit
|
+15% Hostile Raid Time
|
+4% Archer Damage
| |||
| Loopholes | +6 | +900 | +12 | +300 Supply Limit
|
|
| |||
| Peel Towers | +7 | +1050 | +14 | +600 Supply Limit
|
|
| |||
| Domed Towers | +8 | +1200 | +16 | +600 Supply Limit
|
|
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