German Culture ID

German culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

German Culture

German
Central Germanic
The culture ID for German is german.
german

Commands

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

set_culture german

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

change_culture [county id] german

Information

NameGerman
Culture IDgerman
HeritageCentral Germanic
EthosStoic
LanguageHigh German
ArchitectureContinental European
FashionHoly Roman Imperial
Coat of ArmsGerman
Military EquipmentContinental European

Overview

German culture is notably rich in history, tradition and customs that embody the spirit of creative and intellectual thought. It has a significant influence in fields such as literature, music, and philosophy. Germany is credited with giving the world the works of literary geniuses like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Thomas Mann, musical virtuosos such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach, and philosopher and political theorist Karl Marx.

In addition to high culture, Germany also has a strong folk tradition. This is displayed prominently in their various festivals such as Oktoberfest, a beer festival that attracts millions from around the world to enjoy traditional food, music and dance, along with various types of beer.

German culture puts a high emphasis on order, efficiency, and precision; values that are reflected in their world-renowned engineering skills and design, notably in automobile and machinery industry. German culture is also synonymous with love for nature and environmental sustainability, evident in their inclination towards biking and recycling.

From food to fashion, the overall lifestyle in Germany is fairly understated and pragmatic. Traditional German cuisine varies by region, with popular dishes like Bratwurst, Sauerbraten and Pretzels being renowned worldwide.

In conclusion, German culture is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern elements, characterized by its creativity, love for nature, and tendency towards precision and understatement.

Stoic Ethos

Stoic Ethos

Stoic Ethos

This culture believes in standing strong like a mountain, taking any and all hardships that life may throw at them and enduring them all with grim determination and an indomitable spirit.

  • +5 Defender Advantage
  • -15% Stress Gain
  • -15% Friendly Fatal Casualties
  • +0.25 Disease Resistance Health Boost

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.

German Traditions

  • Astute Diplomats
  • Hereditary Hierarchy
  • Stand and Fight!

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.

German Architecture

Continental European

Continental European Architecture

Central Germanic Cultures

The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Central Germanic, as the German culture:

CultureCulture IDEthos
BavarianbavarianSpiritual
DutchdutchBureaucratic
FranconianfranconianCeremonious
FrisianfrisianStoic
GermangermanStoic
SaxonsaxonStoic
SwabianswabianCommunal