The duke of Barcelone is deeply unhappy with his liege.

[BaronNoir]

...and many factions within the realm are considering feloniously (from the liege POV) or rightly (from their POV) to sever their link with the Crown.

The liege have apparently incresead recently Crown Authority, which affected deeply the Duke income.

The cultural differences are also creeping up, as well as the lack of prestige of the liege.

I think the liege should try to marry his daughter to their heir of the duke, but I'm not sure this tactic will work....

 

[BaronNoir]

(As a side note, I'm NOT taking any side in this conflict, of which I'm knowing about. I was just noting that issues between Catalonia and Spain have a...long story.)

 

[Ithvan]

I'd imprison the duke and send my retinue there pre-emptively.

 

[BaronNoir]

I read after action reports, and I think the player Olivareres4ever tried this tactic once. It did not worked.

 

[Ols]

Accept its independence ultimatum then attack it the next day with free strong claims. Then keep the Duchy and hand out counties to Castillan members of the ruling dynasty.

 

[BaronNoir]

You do realize what I mean ?

 

[Battle bunny]

Just let it go, then, since it's gonna love you for granting it independence, immediately offer to vassalise it again. As the small, independent duchy will realise how sucky it will be to go alone, it'll happily accept readmission.

(Yes, I think everyone here realises what you mean.)