The Church of the Loving Family is one of the most powerful organizations in the Norland universe.
On this page of the guide we will tell you all about the religion and the mechanics involved.
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Last update:24 July 2024
Religion plays a significant role inNorland.
What is a Loving Family?
In theNorlanduniverse,the Loving Family is the dominant religious institution holding patronage over the entire continent.
It gained importance after the War of Sacred Flame -a religious conflict that overthrew the former Crimson Empire.
Power in the organization is held by two figures.
The first is theMatriarch,the spiritual leader of the church.
Here you will find detailed information aboutwhat the Matriarch likes in your kingdom and what causes her dissatisfaction.
The second figure at the head of the Loving Family is theStrict Father.
He headsthe Inquisition - the armed arm of the church.
Engaging in dark deeds also has an additional consequence.
It removesThe Protection of the Loving Familyfrom you, which is a provision thatensures non-aggression between noble families.
Who is the Bishop?
The Bishop represents the Loving Family structures in your settlement.
He will come to your settlement once it has more than40 residents.
So that he doesn’t remain homeless,build an additional Lord’s housefor him to move into.
Therefore, take care of your guest’s needs and give a shot to maintainfriendly relationswith him.
Who are the fanatics?
Fanatics arethe most devoted followers of the Church of the Loving Family.
Their devotion to Mother Sophia is symbolized bya golden cross worn on their chest.
Here are some examples:
A very dangerous situation involving fanatics isa religious riot.
There is a chance of its occurrence whenthe average mood of peasants remains below 25 for some time.
They will also take a stab at get tothe lord they declared guilty.
However, several mechanisms will allow youto control religious fanaticism in your kingdom.
It has the opposite effect: it will increase the number of fanatics and reduce the population of agnostics.
Regardless of which sermon you choose, its effectiveness will depend on the level of Persuasion.
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