Kanuri Culture ID

Kanuri culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

Kanuri Culture

Kanuri
Central African
The culture ID for Kanuri is kanuri.
kanuri

Commands

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

set_culture kanuri

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

change_culture [county id] kanuri

Information

NameKanuri
Culture IDkanuri
HeritageCentral African
EthosBellicose
LanguageTubu
ArchitectureAfrican
FashionAfrican
Coat of ArmsCentral African
Military EquipmentSub-Saharan African

Overview

The Kanuri people are a significant ethnic group predominantly residing in Africa, in areas such as Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon. The Kanuri community is estimated to be around 10 million people. They are known for their rich historical background intertwined with the famous Kanem-Borno Empire that lasted for several centuries, ending in the late 19th century.

Their primary religion is Islam, with their living and societal practices guided by the teachings of the Quran. The Kanuri language, also known as Yerwa Kanuri, plays a fundamental role in their cultural identity. Despite the influence of other regional languages, Kanuri is still widely spoken and cherished.

The Kanuri people are mostly engaged in farming, herding, and trade, reflecting in their traditionally agrarian lifestyle which is marked by the cultivation of crops like millet, corn, and sorghum.

Their social organization is well defined, adhering to a hierarchical structure with the leaders selected from ruling families. The traditional Shuwa Arabic aristocratic tunic is a distinct part of their attire, and their music and dance are characterized by unique rhythms and vibrant energy.

The Kanuri people's rich cultural heritage marked by their historical empire, distinct language and societal practices, and unique customs and traditions make them a fascinating culture to understand.

Bellicose Ethos

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.

Kanuri Traditions

  • Hit-and-Run Tacticians
  • Quarrelsome

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.

Kanuri Architecture

African

African Architecture

Central African Cultures

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

CultureCulture IDEthos
HausahausaEgalitarian
KanurikanuriBellicose
NupenupeBellicose
SaosaoStoic