Sicilian Culture ID

Sicilian culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

Sicilian Culture

Sicilian
Latin
The culture ID for Sicilian is sicilian.
sicilian

Commands

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

set_culture sicilian

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

change_culture [county id] sicilian

Information

NameSicilian
Culture IDsicilian
HeritageLatin
EthosCeremonious
LanguageItalian Vulgar
ArchitectureMediterranean
FashionContinental European
Coat of ArmsLatin
Military EquipmentContinental European

Overview

The Sicilian culture is integrated and woven with rich layers of influences from various civilizations that have ruled the island over time. Located south of the Italian Peninsula, Sicily is both geographically and culturally distinct from mainland Italy.

The island's culture is a distinct blend reflecting influences from the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards, among others. Each of these civilizations left their imprint not only on the architecture and archeological treasures of the island but also on its culture, language, and cuisine.

The Sicilian language, for example, absorbing contributions from all these cultures, is not a derivative of Italian but a language in its own right. Meanwhile, its cuisine is among the most celebrated worldwide, providing a unique fusion where Oriental tastes blend with European flavors.

Community and family are the heart of Sicilian society. Folk traditions are kept alive with vibrant festivals, music, and dancing regularly taking place throughout the year. The island is also renowned for its arts and literature, having been the birthplace of magnificent poets and authors.

In essence, the Sicilian culture is marked by its robust diversity, complex history, hospitable spirit, and a strong sense of identity, showing that it is more than just an extension of Italy but a rich civilization in its own right.

Ceremonious Ethos

Ceremonious Ethos

Ceremonious Ethos

The ceremony of court life is so integral to this culture that it forms a core part of people's social behavior. A place for everyone, and everyone in their place.

  • +10% Monthly Prestige
  • -15% Title Creation Cost
  • +5 House Opinion
  • +5 Court Grandeur

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.

Sicilian Traditions

  • Refined Poetry
  • Republican Legacy
  • Ruling Caste
  • Swords for Hire
  • 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.

Sicilian Architecture

Mediterranean

Mediterranean Architecture

Latin Cultures

The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Latin, as the Sicilian culture:

CultureCulture IDEthos
CisalpinecisalpineCommunal
ItalianitalianSpiritual
LombardlombardStoic
RomanromanBellicose
SardiniansardinianCommunal
SiciliansicilianCeremonious