Radhanite Culture
Commands
The following command will set your culture to 'Radhanite.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Radhanite.'
Information
| Name | Radhanite |
| Culture ID | radhanite |
| Heritage | Israelite |
| Ethos | Egalitarian |
| Language | Shaz Turkic |
| Architecture | Arabic |
| Fashion | Mongolian |
| Coat of Arms | Israelite |
| Military Equipment | Arabic |
Overview
The Radhanites were a group of Jewish merchants who dominated trade between the Christian and Islamic worlds during the early Middle Ages. From the 8th to 11th centuries, they established a far-flung network of trade routes that stretched from Western Europe to East Asia.
As traders, the Radhanites played a crucial role in diffusing culture, knowledge, and goods, especially along the Silk Road. Equipped with multilingual abilities, they navigated through a co-mingling of diverse societies; these included the pagan and Christian communities of Europe, Muslim dominions in the Middle East, and the vast realms of Asian empires.
Crafting ingenious methods of transport over difficult terrains, they employed caravans on land and utilized waterways. Their merchandise included textiles, spices, iron, and precious metals, but they were particularly renowned for trading in silk. By moving silk westward from China, they significantly contributed to the trans-European silk trade.
The Radhanites disappeared around the 11th century, primarily due to geopolitical changes and shifting trade patterns. Despite their decline, their influence on trade and inter-cultural communication during their existence remains iconic. Their legacy manifests in modern trade dynamics and is a testament to the dynamic effects of commerce on cultural transposition and the proliferation of knowledge.
Egalitarian Ethos
Egalitarian Ethos
Intolerance and isolationism may be the way for others, but this culture recognizes that accepting difference is far better than annihilating it.
- +35% Cultural Acceptance Gain
- +10 Vassal Limit
- +5 Different Culture Opinion
- +5 Different Faith Opinion
- +10 Minority Vassal Opinion
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.
Radhanite Traditions
- Diasporic
- Philosopher Culture
- Defensive Tactics
- Maritime Mercantilism
- Xenophilic
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.
Radhanite Architecture
Arabic
