Breton Culture ID

Breton culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

Breton Culture

Breton
Brythonic
The culture ID for Breton is breton.
breton

Commands

The following command will set your culture to 'Breton.'

set_culture breton

The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Breton.'

change_culture [county id] breton

Information

NameBreton
Culture IDbreton
HeritageBrythonic
EthosCommunal
LanguageBrythonic
ArchitectureContinental European
FashionContinental European
Coat of ArmsBreton
Military EquipmentContinental European

Overview

The Breton culture hails from Brittany, a region in the northwest part of France. This distinct culture has been influenced heavily by its Celtic heritage and its geographic proximity to the sea.

The Breton people are known for their unique language, Breton, a Celtic language related closely to Welsh and Cornish. Though many Bretons now speak French, efforts are ongoing to preserve and promote Breton language and literature.

Music is a cornerstone of Breton culture. Fest-noz, traditional Breton festivals, often feature music with Celtic roots, along with specific local dances. Many such dances are performed in circles or lines and are often communal, underscoring the importance of community in Breton life.

Breton cuisine, another essential element of the culture, is deeply influenced by the sea, with specialties such as oysters, lobster, and crepes being central to the Breton diet. The region is also notable for an abundance of dairy products, particularly the high-quality butter used in Breton cooking and baking.

The people of Brittany also nourish a strong bond to their land, manifest in their commitment to local traditions, their own flag, and even their own national day, celebrated on July 19 with parades, music, and dance. Demonstrating both a deep sense of local identity and pride in their heritage, the Breton culture is truly unique and vibrant.

Communal Ethos

Communal Ethos

Communal Ethos

This culture values the bonds of community above all else, fostering great loyalty and dedication by working together towards common goals.

  • -15% Same Culture Mercenary Hire Cost
  • +5 Close Family Opinion
  • -10% Building Construction Cost
  • -10% Building Construction Time

Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.

Breton Traditions

  • Chanson de Geste
  • Dexterous Fishermen
  • Storytellers
  • Swords for Hire

Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.

Breton Architecture

Continental European

Continental European Architecture

Brythonic Cultures

The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Brythonic, as the Breton culture:

CultureCulture IDEthos
BretonbretonCommunal
CornishcornishCommunal
CumbriancumbrianStoic
PictishpictishBellicose
WelshwelshStoic