Bavaria (Ludwig II)

**Bavaria** led by Ludwig II is a custom civilization by JFD and Janboruta, with contributions from Leugi and Viregel.

This mod requires Brave New World.

## Overview

### Bavaria

Located in the heart of Europe, the Kingdom of Bavaria has a history spanning just over a century, from one of the largest regions in the German Confederacy to forming an integral part of Germany’s cultural and political regions. Born out of the political turmoil that Napoleon left in central Europe, Bavaria was able to claim itself as an independent nation soon after the Napoleonic Wars. Bavaria’s first monarch was Maximilian Joseph I, who was able to steer this nation so that subsequent monarchs would be able to govern effectively over Bavaria’s expanse. For most of the 19th century, a Bavarian culture was created by the rich fairytale-like endeavours that monarchs, Ludwig II in particular, undertook in the form of castles. With a beautiful winter landscape, Bavaria was, and still is a fantastic location for any form of romanticism. After the First World War, Bavaria ceased to exist as a nation and instead as a region of Germany, but the Bavarian culture remains strong to this day.

### Ludwig II

One of the most interesting and eccentric monarchs in history, King Ludwig II, nicknamed the “Fairytale King”, was noted for his policies of grandeur within Bavaria. Ludwig came to the throne aged only 18, but subsequently aimed to make his kingdom stand out as a true cultural powerhouse. During his reign, Bavaria fell into political turmoil; it was effectively annexed by Prussia, and later its successor, Germany. However, Ludwig was able to use this to his advantage, and pursued a cultural revival in Bavaria, as he could ignore state affairs to a large extent. With the creation of two palaces in his realm, Ludwig was noted for his intense patronage of the arts; after Richard Wagner’s performances moved him, Ludwig commissioned Neuschwanstein as homage to Wagner, and as a personal retreat. He leaves a legacy as one of Bavaria’s greatest monarchs, despite what critics would describe as a madness - he is still revered as a fantastic leader by many Bavarians today.

#### Dawn of Man

Glory and nobility to you, fabled King of Bavaria, Ludwig II. Acceding at the age of 18, you would oversee the loss of Bavarian sovereignty to the German unification, yet your reign would one of lasting significance. A King beloved by his people, and a Kingdom idealised in his dreams, your lasting legacy would be your enduring love of beauty and art. The opulent castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhoff, and your endearing patronage of the operas of Richard Wagner, still stand as testimony to an age of fantasy and fairy tales now lost, and assert the independence of the Bavarian identity of which you epitomized.

Great and visionary Prince, the Bavarian Kingdom stands barren of the culture and magnificence that once adorned it. Can you raise great monuments and wonders to the glory of these lands? Can you inspire works of great renown and beauty to strengthen the character of the Bavarian nation? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?

**Introduction**: Ahem. I am Ludwig II, King of Bavaria. I assure you, you sleep not. You have stumbled upon a dream, yes - no, a fantasy; a paradise unrivalled on all the earth - but it is a fantasy of mine into which you step. My dream in which I hope you'll stay a while.

**Introduction**: You made it. I am Ludwig II, King of Bavaria. Take in, for a moment, the fresh, alpine air, and if you will, listen to the silence around us.

**Defeat**: I shall now retreat to one of my great sanctums for good.

## Unique Attributes

     **Hartschier** (Lancer)
* +50%  Defense and +2  Gold whilst stationed on a Schloss
* Cannot upgrade, but does not obsolete
* -11%  Production Cost
     **Schloss*** Unlocked at Architecture
* Must be built on a Hill, and may not be built adjacent to another Schloss
* Grants  Great Musician points to the Capital upon construction (equal to three times the current Culture output)
* +1  Culture; +1 additional  Culture for each adjacent Mountain tile
* Improves mineable resources

1. Munich
2. Regensburg
3. Ingolstadt
4. Nuremberg
5. Straubing
6. Augsburg
7. Landshut
8. Freising
9. Ansbach
10. Bayreuth
11. Wurzburg
12. Erlangen
13. Bamberg
14. Friedberg
15. Altotting
16. Amberg
17. Kempten
18. Muhldorf
19. Erding
20. Speyer
21. Kaiserslautern
22. Landau
23. Dingolfing
24. Frankenthal
25. Weilheim
26. Zweibrucken
27. Eichstatt
28. Pfarrkirchen
29. Kelheim
30. Mainburg
 **Spy List**

* Max Joseph
* Jerome
* Wassily
* Henrik
* Kurt
* Florian
* Adam the Illuminated
* Elisabeth
* Sophie
* Charlotte

## Strategy

     Bavaria gets Cultural yields from Wonders before they are even completed and cities with wonders recieve a free Great Work slot. This should tell you that you will focus on a Cultural Victory. The Hartschier gets 50% Defense on a schloss, in addition to standard anti-mounted lancer bonuses. This means a Hartschier on a schloss is very strong for defending against enemy mounted units.

The schloss is the main focus of the civ. Settle near hills and mountains, and spam these. Here's where your ua really comes into play- whenever you build a schloss, try to be building a wonder in every city to maximize your yield of great musician points. Later, if you build a schloss, you should easily be propelled to a culture win- build hotels and airports, and every schloss will give you massive tourism. Try to save some schloss spots for a couple late game musicians, and you'll be propelled to cultural victory.

## Music

### Events and Decisions

#### Found the Bavarian State Orchestra

We adore music! Sweet melodies positively set our heart at ease and our head into a dream. In such trying times, music can be good for the soul. So let us create a state orchestra by which all Bavarians can set their hearts and souls to rest!

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Bavaria
* Must have built the Musician's Guild
* Must have a  Great Musician stationed in the  Capital
* May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

* 1  Great Musician
* 1  Magistrate

Rewards:

* The Musician's Guild yields +1  Culture and +2  Happiness
* Rate of  Great Musician generation increased by 25%

#### Design Blueprints for a new Wonder

Only we, as her great visionary, can conceive of the beauty needed for Bavaria to become the cultural centre of the world. Let us call together the greatest engineers and artists in the nation, and have them guide our vision in the creation of a new architectural marvel.

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Bavaria
* At least one city must be constructing a Wonder
* May only be enacted from the beginning of the Medieval Era
* May only be enacted once per era

Costs:

* [current Culture output \* 10]  Culture
* 1  Magistrate

Rewards:

* [current Culture output \* 5]  Production toward all current Wonders in production

#### The Illuminati

Whispers of a secret society calling themselves The Illuminati have emerged within our court. These "enlightened" minds advocate for women's education and equality, and for the devolution of the powers of faith in public life. These absurd notions cannot be allowed to fester.

**Option 1:** Outlaw this blasphemous nuisance!

* Lose 90  Culture
* Gain 44  Faith and 120  Golden Age points

**Option 2:** Bah. What harm could they do?

* 10% chance that a catastrophic event will occur in the future

**Option 3:** They seem fun. Let's ask to join them.

* Lose 160  Faith and 60% of  Golden Age points
* All Spies are levelled up

#### The New World Order

The New World Order has come.

**Option 1:** Darn

**Option 2:** As above, so below.

#### Pressures to Produce an Heir

The Ministers of our government have become simply ridiculous in their beratement of us for our lack of interest in seeking a women with whom to produce an heir. One of them even had the gall to accuse us of impotency! This simply cannot be tolerated and undermines the legitimacy of the Bavarian throne.

**Option 1:** Very well. I shall seek a bride immediately.

* The Capital gains 10 turns of 'We Love the King Day.'

**Option 2:** My romantic affairs shall remain at my discretion alone.

* Gain 67  Culture

**Option 3:** For what do I need an heir? I'm immortal!

* Gain a 5 turn  Golden Age

#### New Opera

The great Richard Wagner has once again astounded the world with the creation of a magnificent new opera. Our devotion to Wagner's craft predicates that we simply cannot miss the premiere of this new masterpiece.

**Option 1:** I must have a private showing!

* Lose 90  Gold
* Gain 120  Culture

**Option 2:** We shall invite all the world's leaders to the premiere.

* Lose 300  Gold
* Other Civilizations gain 90  Culture
* +10%  Tourism from the Musician's Guild
* Note: this option may only be chosen once

**Option 3:** Yawn...

* Nothing

### Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now touring your fairytale castles and attending your fantastical operas. They may also be binging a bit much. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."

## Full Credits List

 Last Updated:

* *JFD*: Author
* *Janboruta*: Artwork, Research (City-List)
* *Leugi*: Graphics (Schloss UI)
* *Viregel*: Research (Civilopedia)
* *Pierre Langer and Tilman Sillescu*: Peace Theme
* *Edvard Grieg*: War Theme

## Notes and References

1. ↑ JFD's Civilisations