Can you be the Papal States in crusader kings 2 and if you can is there any special mechanics for them seeing as the Pope is their leader
Can you be the Papal States in crusader kings 2 and if you can is there any special mechanics for them seeing as the Pope is their leader
thanks, i do think that republics would also be an intresting option for dlc though
I think it was PdoxLP who's heir was a Doge and when he inherited it turned into an open elective kingdom
No, you can't play as the Papal States. You also can't play republics, (arch)bishoprics and any non-christians.
The interesting thing about the medieval pope was that he had very little power and influence in Rome itself, much less than in the rest of the world. I imagine this might be represented by the pope having very low crown authority?
I mean popes at this time were politicians more than they were acual priests/cardinals
Doesn't this change quite significantly with the first crusade tho? I thought I read something about that, I mean popes at this time were politicians more than they were acual priests/cardinals
@Skullheadhq
Look up Pope Innocent IV and Emperor Frederick II. No worldly accomplishments/interests there ?
No, the popes were weak in Italy throughout the medieval period. So weak at one point they retreated from Rome altogether. If anything Rome should be represented as being ruled by an independent mayor (or Senator) rather than being controlled by the pope. Popes were regularly driven from the city, assaulted by mobs at the altar, and on occasions murdered by Roman hands.
@Skullheadhq
Look up Pope Innocent IV and Emperor Frederick II. No worldly accomplishments/interests there ?
Powerplays, politics. So i wouldnt say "Nonsense".
No, the popes were weak in Italy throughout the medieval period. So weak at one point they retreated from Rome altogether. If anything Rome should be represented as being ruled by an independent mayor (or Senator) rather than being controlled by the pope. Popes were regularly driven from the city, assaulted by mobs at the altar, and on occasions murdered by Roman hands.
Nonsense, the actual power of the popes was VERY limited, and more often than not he was he puppet in the hands of Roman aristocratic families.
Is it possible to be a vassal of a Republic or the Papal States?