Old Saxon Culture
Commands
The following command will set your culture to 'Old Saxon.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Old Saxon.'
Information
| Name | Old Saxon |
| Culture ID | old_saxon |
| Heritage | West Germanic |
| Ethos | Bellicose |
| Language | Anglic |
| Architecture | Continental European |
| Fashion | Norse |
| Coat of Arms | Continental European |
| Military Equipment | Continental European |
Overview
The Old Saxon culture refers to the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Saxons – a group of Germanic tribes who occupied parts of present-day Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands in the Middle Ages. It is primarily known for its rich linguistic heritage and religious practices.
Old Saxon language, a branch of West Germanic languages, played a significant role in their culture. They used this language in their law codes, poetry, and other written works, which greatly contributed to the development of medieval European literature.
Religion was another defining aspect of Old Saxon culture. Prior to the Christianization in the 8th and 9th centuries, they practiced a form of Germanic paganism, venerating deities like Wodan, Thunar, and Frigga. With the advent of Christianity, many of their religious practices were syncretized into Christian traditions.
Meanwhile, their social structure was hierarchical with earls and free men at the top, followed by serfs and slaves at the bottom. The warrior ethos was deeply ingrained in Old Saxon society, with brave warriors accorded high status and respect.
Today, Old Saxon culture is mainly reflected in historical texts and archaeological artifacts, offering insightful views into the lives of these ancient Germanic tribes.
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.
Old Saxon Traditions
- Hirds
- Seafarers
- Ting-Meet
- Malleable Invaders with Royal Court
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.
Old Saxon Architecture
Continental European
West Germanic Cultures
The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, West Germanic, as the Old Saxon culture:
| Culture | Culture ID | Ethos |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon | anglo_saxon | Bureaucratic |
| English | english | Bureaucratic |
| Old Saxon | old_saxon | Bellicose |