Frankish Culture
Commands
The following command will set your culture to 'Frankish.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Frankish.'
Information
| Name | Frankish |
| Culture ID | frankish |
| Heritage | Frankish |
| Ethos | Bellicose |
| Language | Frankish |
| Architecture | Continental European |
| Fashion | Continental European |
| Coat of Arms | Frankish |
| Military Equipment | Continental European |
Overview
The Frankish culture emerged in the early Middle Ages, dating back to the 3rd century, exhibiting its presence predominantly in the regions of modern-day Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The Franks, famously known for their progressive migration and conquests of Roman territories, played a pivotal role in shaping European history.
The Frankish culture was multifaceted and blended elements from Roman, Christian, and Germanic traditions. Their political structure was governed by the concepts of monarchy and feudalism. Francia, as their kingdom was called, was notable for the rise of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor who championed in promoting education, arts, and culture throughout his empire.
In terms of religion, they initially practiced Germanic polytheism but eventually converted to Christianity in the 5th century, greatly influencing the Christianization of Western Europe. Also, the Frankish culture made significant contributions to the fields of law, literature, and art. The Salic Law, for instance, played a crucial role in their legal system, influencing the succession laws in Europe for centuries.
Moreover, the Frankish culture held a strong military tradition. They developed the 'scara' or army unit, and their heavy cavalry led to many military successes.
The legacy of the Frankish culture can still be seen today, as it laid the foundation for modern Western Europe, influencing its political, social, and cultural aspects.
Bellicose Ethos
Bellicose Ethos
This culture considers conflict and violence to be necessary states of existence; ingrained in its people is the idea that one should stand up and fight for their own.
- +50% Available Mercenary Companies
- +2 Prowess
- -10% Men-at-Arms Recruitment Cost
- -10% Men-at-Arms Maintenance
- +10% Levy Size
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.
Frankish Traditions
- Hereditary Hierarchy
- Stand and Fight!
- Warrior Culture
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.
Frankish Architecture
Continental European
