Hello, I'd like to propose individual ideas for each other Arabian countries. Some of these countries are very important to the region and have their own separate cultures (Compare Zaidi Yemenis to Sunnis from Aleppo)
So here we go; Yemen, Syria and Iraq should receive particularly powerful ideas compared to the others because of prominence.
Yemeni Ideas
Traditions;
1. Land army attrition -1
2. Tolerance of Heretics +2 (Great boost because of the hard to convert Zaidi Shi'a in the North)
Ideas;
1. Zaidi Shiism and Sunnis: +1% Missionary strength
For centuries the Shi'a North and Sunni south have been at odds. It's time to unite Yemen under one faith; Be it Shi'a or Sunni.
2. Former Sharifs of Mecca: +1 yearly prestige and +1 yearly legitimacy/republican tradition/Etc.
The Rasulids once held the title of Sharifs of Mecca. This gives us respect among the Muslims of our land.
3. Mamluk Diplomatic Ties: +1 diplomatic reputation and +1 diplomatic relations limit.
We have embassies far across the Muslim world; From Cairo to Baghdad; From Constantinople to Zanzibar.
4. Yemeni Sailing Traditions: +10% light ship combat ability and +1 yearly naval tradition.
Since time immemorial, ships from Yemen have sailed to China and back. A strong merchant fleet will protect our long-established trade routes.
5. Port of Aden: +1 Merchants.
The port of Aden handles the vast majority of trade in Southern Arabia, forming the backbone of our economy.
6. Western Influences: +10% institution spread.
As the Age of Discovery progresses, we receive in our cities, explorers and traders from advanced Western countries like Portugal, Spain and Ulm, bringing us new technology for cannons and guns.
7. Coffee of Mokha: +15% goods produced and +5% trade efficiency.
The coffee of Mocha has gained international recognition among Europeans, increasing the demand for coffee exports.
Ambition: +20% Artillery combat ability
Lebanese Ideas
Traditions;
1. Tolerance of Heathens +3, +1 Papal influence
2. Galley combat ability +10%
Ideas;
1. Mount Lebanon: +1 attrition for enemies and +10% fort defense.
Perhaps the most renowned aspect of our country is our mounts; they extend across Lebanon, providing protection and seclusion.
2. Maronites and Muslims: +0.5% missionary strength and +1 diplo reputation.
Christians and Muslims alike in our country live near each other in isolated valleys, and are neighbors in the city. We can identify with both communities, increasing our solidarity and others' opinions of us.
3. The Pearl of the Middle East: +15% trade efficiency.
Beirut is a rising trading power on the Mediterranean shore, having surpassed the cities of the lower Levant, it has earned the nickname, "Pearl of the Middle East."
4. Druze Communities: +2 tolerance of Heretics.
Along with Christians and mainstream sect Muslims, the Druze form a significant population in our state.
5. Hinterlands of Lebanon: -10% build cost, +5% production efficiency.
Lebanon provides much of the timber to the desert areas of the East and South, and is plentiful in our hinterlands.
6. Turkish Cannons: +10% Artillery combat ability.
We have acquired advanced technologies and techniques for manufacturing our cannons from the Turks and the Europeans.
7. Arabian Melting Pot: +1 accepted cultures.
Our country is a prime example of diversity and acceptance.
Ambition: +20% goods produced.
Iraqi Ideas
Traditions;
1. +15% cavalry combat ability
2. +1 yearly legitimacy
Ideas.
1. Tigris and Euphrates rivers: +15% goods produced
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers have provided for civilizations for millennia; they enrich our land with grains for consumation and export.
2. Holy cities of Najaf and Karbala: +1 tolerance of Heretics.
The cities of Najaf and Karbala are among the holiest in Shi'a Islam, and are cites of pilgrimage for them.
3. Legacy of the Caliphate: +1 yearly legitimacy and +1 yearly prestige.
The magnificent city of Baghdad was founded by the Abbasid caliphs and made a center of the region. Although the Abbasids are gone, Baghdad remains strong and prosperous.
4. Deserts of Arabia: -25% land army attrition.
The deserts of the West and South are harsh; but our people are sturdy and thrive.
5. Arabian Melting Pot: +1 accepted cultures.
Our country is a prime example of diversity and acceptance.
6. Turkish Cannons: +10% artillery combat ability.
We have acquired advanced technologies and techniques for manufacturing our cannons from the Turks and the Europeans.
7. Kurdish Communities: -1 national unrest and -10% stability cost.
The Kurds make up the vast majority of Northern Iraq, integrating Kurdish and Arab traditions will provide a long-lasting national unity.
Ambition: +2% missionary strength.
Shammar Ideas
Traditions;
1. +1% missionary strength
2. +20% army movement speed
Ideas.
1. Arabian Horses: -10% cavalry cost, +25% cavalry flanking ability
(From Arabian generic ideas)
2. Camel Caravans: +15% caravan power.
The lands of Arabia rely heavily on our organized caravan trade routes.
3. Hatim of the Tayy: +1 diplo reputation.
No one is more generous than Hatem. Aside of us.
4. Ha'il: -15% development cost.
The old city of Ha'il is the center of the Shammar tribe; only Mecca and Medina are greater in Arabia.
5. Deserts of Arabia: -25 land army attrition.
The deserts of Shammar are harsh; but our people are sturdy and thrive.
6. al-Wahhab and Salafism: +1 tolerance of the true faith and +1 missionaries.
A new Hanbali preacher has been spreading a stricter version of our faith among the adherents; they call it Salafism.
7. Resist Turkish and European Imperialism: +10% land army morale.
During the late 1700's, many central Arabian tribes fought and threw off Turkish rule.
Ambition: +10% cavalry combat ability.
al-Haasa Ideas
Traditions;
1. Tolerance of the true faith +1
2. Trade efficiency +20%
Ideas.
1. Camel Caravans: +15% caravan power.
The lands of Arabia rely heavily on our organized caravan trade routes.
2. Oases of al-Haasa: -15% development cost.
Our lands have been inhabited since ancient times, sustained by the oasis that provides a living to our peoples.
3. Arabian Horses: -10% cavalry cost, +25% cavalry flanking ability
(From Arabian generic ideas)
4. Holy cities of Najaf and Karbala: +1 tolerance of the true faith and +1 missionary strength
The cities of Najaf and Karbala are among the holiest in Shi'a Islam, and many of our people participate in the pilgrimage.
5. Commerce of al-Ahsa: +10% global trade power.
al-Ahsa is one of the most populous cities of Arabia; it was once one of the most populous in the world. People from Anatolia to China come here to trade.
6. Resist Salafism: +1 missionary
A new Hanbali preacher has been spreading a stricter version of the heretic Sunni faith; they call it Salafism.
7. Resist Turkish and European Imperialism: +10% land army morale.
During the late 1700's, many central Arabian tribes fought and threw off Turkish rule.
Ambition: +20% institution spread.
Syrian Ideas
Traditions;
1. +15% national manpower
2. -10% development cost
Ideas.
1. Arabian Melting Pot: +1 accepted cultures.
Our country is a prime example of diversity and acceptance.
2. Legacy of the Caliphate: +1 yearly legitimacy and +1 yearly prestige.
Damascus was the seat of the great Ummayad Caliphate during it's golden age.
3. al-Sham: +30% goods produced.
The Levant, al-Sham, is perhaps the richest region in the Arab world, and definitely one of the most urbanized.
4. Turkish Cannons: +10% artillery combat ability.
We have acquired advanced technologies and techniques for manufacturing our cannons from the Turks and the Europeans.
5. Way to Mecca: +10% trade steering.
On the Hajj, many pilgrims from places like Anatolia, the Caucasus and even Russia come through our cities, bringing wealth and traffic.
6. Jihad: Permanent casus belli against neighboring heathens ONLY.
al-Sham remembers still the Christian crusades. We will call believers in our country to the defense of Islam; Never again shall the Holy Land be threatened.
DISCLAIMER: Reasoning for this OP idea is that usually Syria, if independent, would definitely be a major powerhouse. Unlike religious ideas, this CB applies only to heathens (Outside of their religious group) so religious would be less viable, but still useful.
7. Kurdish and Minority Communities: -1 national unrest and -10% stability cost.
The North and East of Syria are home to a large Kurdish population, along with Druze and many others. Assimilating or adopting some of their traditions may be of benefit to us.
Ambition: -.10 yearly autonomy change.
Sharjah Ideas
Traditions;
1. -10% development cost
2. +2 tolerance of heretics
Ideas.
1. Port Security Improvements: +10% trade efficiency
(From Omani ideas)
2. Arabian Horses: -10% cavalry cost, +25% cavalry flanking ability
(From Arabian generic ideas)
3. Camel Caravans: +15% caravan power.
The lands of Arabia rely heavily on our organized caravan trade routes.
4. al Qawasim clan: +1 yearly legitimacy
The Qawasim clan of Sharjah claims direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad.
5. Persian Gulf Trade: +20% galley combat ability
We compete hard to protect our trade in the Persian Gulf from pirates like those in Yemen.
6. Conquer the Shores of Persia: -20% core creation cost.
The al Qawasim conquered many south Persian Islands and cities during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
7. Resist Turkish and European Imperialism: +10% land army morale.
During the late 1700's, many central Arabian tribes fought and threw off Turkish rule.
Ambition: +2% missionary strength.
Countries that share some characteristics and history also share the same ideas to show some similarity. I do hope Arabia gets more flavor since this is my most favorite area to play in.
So here we go; Yemen, Syria and Iraq should receive particularly powerful ideas compared to the others because of prominence.
Yemeni Ideas
Traditions;
1. Land army attrition -1
2. Tolerance of Heretics +2 (Great boost because of the hard to convert Zaidi Shi'a in the North)
Ideas;
1. Zaidi Shiism and Sunnis: +1% Missionary strength
For centuries the Shi'a North and Sunni south have been at odds. It's time to unite Yemen under one faith; Be it Shi'a or Sunni.
2. Former Sharifs of Mecca: +1 yearly prestige and +1 yearly legitimacy/republican tradition/Etc.
The Rasulids once held the title of Sharifs of Mecca. This gives us respect among the Muslims of our land.
3. Mamluk Diplomatic Ties: +1 diplomatic reputation and +1 diplomatic relations limit.
We have embassies far across the Muslim world; From Cairo to Baghdad; From Constantinople to Zanzibar.
4. Yemeni Sailing Traditions: +10% light ship combat ability and +1 yearly naval tradition.
Since time immemorial, ships from Yemen have sailed to China and back. A strong merchant fleet will protect our long-established trade routes.
5. Port of Aden: +1 Merchants.
The port of Aden handles the vast majority of trade in Southern Arabia, forming the backbone of our economy.
6. Western Influences: +10% institution spread.
As the Age of Discovery progresses, we receive in our cities, explorers and traders from advanced Western countries like Portugal, Spain and Ulm, bringing us new technology for cannons and guns.
7. Coffee of Mokha: +15% goods produced and +5% trade efficiency.
The coffee of Mocha has gained international recognition among Europeans, increasing the demand for coffee exports.
Ambition: +20% Artillery combat ability
Lebanese Ideas
Traditions;
1. Tolerance of Heathens +3, +1 Papal influence
2. Galley combat ability +10%
Ideas;
1. Mount Lebanon: +1 attrition for enemies and +10% fort defense.
Perhaps the most renowned aspect of our country is our mounts; they extend across Lebanon, providing protection and seclusion.
2. Maronites and Muslims: +0.5% missionary strength and +1 diplo reputation.
Christians and Muslims alike in our country live near each other in isolated valleys, and are neighbors in the city. We can identify with both communities, increasing our solidarity and others' opinions of us.
3. The Pearl of the Middle East: +15% trade efficiency.
Beirut is a rising trading power on the Mediterranean shore, having surpassed the cities of the lower Levant, it has earned the nickname, "Pearl of the Middle East."
4. Druze Communities: +2 tolerance of Heretics.
Along with Christians and mainstream sect Muslims, the Druze form a significant population in our state.
5. Hinterlands of Lebanon: -10% build cost, +5% production efficiency.
Lebanon provides much of the timber to the desert areas of the East and South, and is plentiful in our hinterlands.
6. Turkish Cannons: +10% Artillery combat ability.
We have acquired advanced technologies and techniques for manufacturing our cannons from the Turks and the Europeans.
7. Arabian Melting Pot: +1 accepted cultures.
Our country is a prime example of diversity and acceptance.
Ambition: +20% goods produced.
Iraqi Ideas
Traditions;
1. +15% cavalry combat ability
2. +1 yearly legitimacy
Ideas.
1. Tigris and Euphrates rivers: +15% goods produced
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers have provided for civilizations for millennia; they enrich our land with grains for consumation and export.
2. Holy cities of Najaf and Karbala: +1 tolerance of Heretics.
The cities of Najaf and Karbala are among the holiest in Shi'a Islam, and are cites of pilgrimage for them.
3. Legacy of the Caliphate: +1 yearly legitimacy and +1 yearly prestige.
The magnificent city of Baghdad was founded by the Abbasid caliphs and made a center of the region. Although the Abbasids are gone, Baghdad remains strong and prosperous.
4. Deserts of Arabia: -25% land army attrition.
The deserts of the West and South are harsh; but our people are sturdy and thrive.
5. Arabian Melting Pot: +1 accepted cultures.
Our country is a prime example of diversity and acceptance.
6. Turkish Cannons: +10% artillery combat ability.
We have acquired advanced technologies and techniques for manufacturing our cannons from the Turks and the Europeans.
7. Kurdish Communities: -1 national unrest and -10% stability cost.
The Kurds make up the vast majority of Northern Iraq, integrating Kurdish and Arab traditions will provide a long-lasting national unity.
Ambition: +2% missionary strength.
Shammar Ideas
Traditions;
1. +1% missionary strength
2. +20% army movement speed
Ideas.
1. Arabian Horses: -10% cavalry cost, +25% cavalry flanking ability
(From Arabian generic ideas)
2. Camel Caravans: +15% caravan power.
The lands of Arabia rely heavily on our organized caravan trade routes.
3. Hatim of the Tayy: +1 diplo reputation.
No one is more generous than Hatem. Aside of us.
4. Ha'il: -15% development cost.
The old city of Ha'il is the center of the Shammar tribe; only Mecca and Medina are greater in Arabia.
5. Deserts of Arabia: -25 land army attrition.
The deserts of Shammar are harsh; but our people are sturdy and thrive.
6. al-Wahhab and Salafism: +1 tolerance of the true faith and +1 missionaries.
A new Hanbali preacher has been spreading a stricter version of our faith among the adherents; they call it Salafism.
7. Resist Turkish and European Imperialism: +10% land army morale.
During the late 1700's, many central Arabian tribes fought and threw off Turkish rule.
Ambition: +10% cavalry combat ability.
al-Haasa Ideas
Traditions;
1. Tolerance of the true faith +1
2. Trade efficiency +20%
Ideas.
1. Camel Caravans: +15% caravan power.
The lands of Arabia rely heavily on our organized caravan trade routes.
2. Oases of al-Haasa: -15% development cost.
Our lands have been inhabited since ancient times, sustained by the oasis that provides a living to our peoples.
3. Arabian Horses: -10% cavalry cost, +25% cavalry flanking ability
(From Arabian generic ideas)
4. Holy cities of Najaf and Karbala: +1 tolerance of the true faith and +1 missionary strength
The cities of Najaf and Karbala are among the holiest in Shi'a Islam, and many of our people participate in the pilgrimage.
5. Commerce of al-Ahsa: +10% global trade power.
al-Ahsa is one of the most populous cities of Arabia; it was once one of the most populous in the world. People from Anatolia to China come here to trade.
6. Resist Salafism: +1 missionary
A new Hanbali preacher has been spreading a stricter version of the heretic Sunni faith; they call it Salafism.
7. Resist Turkish and European Imperialism: +10% land army morale.
During the late 1700's, many central Arabian tribes fought and threw off Turkish rule.
Ambition: +20% institution spread.
Syrian Ideas
Traditions;
1. +15% national manpower
2. -10% development cost
Ideas.
1. Arabian Melting Pot: +1 accepted cultures.
Our country is a prime example of diversity and acceptance.
2. Legacy of the Caliphate: +1 yearly legitimacy and +1 yearly prestige.
Damascus was the seat of the great Ummayad Caliphate during it's golden age.
3. al-Sham: +30% goods produced.
The Levant, al-Sham, is perhaps the richest region in the Arab world, and definitely one of the most urbanized.
4. Turkish Cannons: +10% artillery combat ability.
We have acquired advanced technologies and techniques for manufacturing our cannons from the Turks and the Europeans.
5. Way to Mecca: +10% trade steering.
On the Hajj, many pilgrims from places like Anatolia, the Caucasus and even Russia come through our cities, bringing wealth and traffic.
6. Jihad: Permanent casus belli against neighboring heathens ONLY.
al-Sham remembers still the Christian crusades. We will call believers in our country to the defense of Islam; Never again shall the Holy Land be threatened.
DISCLAIMER: Reasoning for this OP idea is that usually Syria, if independent, would definitely be a major powerhouse. Unlike religious ideas, this CB applies only to heathens (Outside of their religious group) so religious would be less viable, but still useful.
7. Kurdish and Minority Communities: -1 national unrest and -10% stability cost.
The North and East of Syria are home to a large Kurdish population, along with Druze and many others. Assimilating or adopting some of their traditions may be of benefit to us.
Ambition: -.10 yearly autonomy change.
Sharjah Ideas
Traditions;
1. -10% development cost
2. +2 tolerance of heretics
Ideas.
1. Port Security Improvements: +10% trade efficiency
(From Omani ideas)
2. Arabian Horses: -10% cavalry cost, +25% cavalry flanking ability
(From Arabian generic ideas)
3. Camel Caravans: +15% caravan power.
The lands of Arabia rely heavily on our organized caravan trade routes.
4. al Qawasim clan: +1 yearly legitimacy
The Qawasim clan of Sharjah claims direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad.
5. Persian Gulf Trade: +20% galley combat ability
We compete hard to protect our trade in the Persian Gulf from pirates like those in Yemen.
6. Conquer the Shores of Persia: -20% core creation cost.
The al Qawasim conquered many south Persian Islands and cities during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
7. Resist Turkish and European Imperialism: +10% land army morale.
During the late 1700's, many central Arabian tribes fought and threw off Turkish rule.
Ambition: +2% missionary strength.
Countries that share some characteristics and history also share the same ideas to show some similarity. I do hope Arabia gets more flavor since this is my most favorite area to play in.
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