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Priority
Religion
Government
Dynasty
Play Style
P2
Catholic
Kingdom
Nordenskiöld
Young Catholic Kingdom born from a crusade against Scandinavian Pagans
Catholicism with dark Scandinavian superstition
Current relationships
Background
The king of Galicia originates from the noble family of Traba. It can be traced back to the eleventh century and grew into power through their success in the early stages of the Reconquista.
When people look at Rome, they do not think about the large palaces or the colosseum as the first thing. They think about the Cathedral of St. Peter.
It is the same for Galicia. Few people will think about our large palaces, university or religious colleges, they think about the Cathedral of Santiago.
Special Rules
The remains of Apostle James in the Cathedral of Santiago.
You are playing as Galicia and one of the defining aspects of their nation is their utterly important position as one of the holiest sites for Christianity. The remains of Apostle Peter his located in the main cathedral and has just recently been proclaimed a pilgrims route by the Pope. This puts Galicia in a powerful position in regards to the Catholic church, as it would bring utter shame on any Catholic nation that would invade and endanger the thousands of pilgrims.
It is not forbidden to change religion as Galicia, as long as it is to another Christian faith. It would most likely completely ruin your powerful relations with Papacy.
It might happen that your nation gets impacted by other religions and therefor might be converted to another faith such as Judaism or Islam, for Galicia to adopt such a new faith would require some really interesting roleplay.
The Galicians are tired of the inefficient Reconquista and have grown into a more peace-loving nation. But the recent events with Catalonia becoming Jewish, Toulouse Cathars and France shattering, lots of pilgrims in nearby nations are endangered by these unstable nations.
Galicia has an interest in peace, but they will not be peaceful against heretics or heathens causing troubles for their Catholic friends.
Alliances
Aragon has been a great ally for centuries. They hold the thrones of Navarra and Valencia under them, making them a key partner in securing the routes to Santiago.
They too have become tired of the Reconquista and desires peace with the Cordobans, unlike the Kings in Castile and Portucale that desires more bloodshed. This recent change in attitude towards the Reconquista has reignited your defensive alliance with Aragon.
While you have no desire aid Aragon in any unsure wars against either the Jews or Muslims, it is important that the lands Aragon controls are kept safe - but not at any ultimate price.
One star alliance
Foix is in a rough situation after the Kingdom of France shattered. They are located between the sinful Catholics in Gascony and the satanic monsters in Toulouse, two mighty nations that for sure both drool over the small and independent Duchy of Foix.
We believe a defensive alliance with the Duke will ensure that neither of them just violently invade Foix. Maybe a peaceful solution can be found.
One star alliance.
Rivals
The people in Toulouse have chosen one of the worst decisions in European history. They have embraced the satanic religion of the Cathars. Not only have they damned all their own souls straight to hell, but they continue to proselytize for their faith and have even aided Jewish uprisings to split the lands in Aragon.
They are not to be trusted
Three star rival.
The Jewish family of Suasso has for centuries lived in Barcelona and became rich under the protection of the Catholics. They repaid our brothers in faith with betrayal.
The Jews will claim to protect the Catholics in the area from the tyrant in Aragon, but we know what they are up to and they are not to be trusted.
Three star rival.
The warmongering Muslims in Cordoba have been in constant war with the Catholics for hundreds of years. The Reqconquista began in year 722 and is still not over.
While we have made peace with Cordoba, we still see them as rivals for diplomatic reasons. But should they make some kind of change or deal that would result in more peace, we might consider it.
One star rival.
Other relations:
The Papacy is really a strong friend. You see each other as trustworthy friends and the world is better with both of you in it.
Napoli is a very strong Catholic stronghold and well loved by Galicia.
Whoever the Holy Roman Emperor is, as long as they fight for a Catholic Empire, Galicia will be a friend.
Knights and chivalry. While our nation might seem to be focused heavily on the religious side of life, the ordinary men and women of Galicia have a tradition for a high standard of behavior.
Tales of galant and brave knights and the beautiful elegant women set the expected standards of our people. We are not barbarians like so many others.
Most of Northren Iberia is hills covered in large and dark forests, the perfect place for brigands and highway robbers to ambush pilgrims for some easy cash.
Lots of young knights take it upon their shoulders to escort pilgrims through the dangerous parts, maybe this could become a holy order one day.
Traditions
1. The Way of St. James
2. Influence in the Curia
3. Colexio de San Xerome
4. The fishing villages of Galicia
5. Gold for the opressed
6. The Umayyad never got us
7. A New World to convert
Ambition +