Manual - Steam

Arrogant
An arrogant ruler is more likely to overestimate himself and is less afraid of others. He
also tends to speak rudely more often.
Expansionist
An expansionist ruler is more likely to agree to higher terms when acquiring land and
does not easily give land away. He is easily upset about lost land.
Pacifist
A pacifistic ruler is more likely to quickly agree to peace and often hesitates to go to
war.
Vassalage/Independency
Kingdoms can be independent or they can be a vassal to a stronger kingdom. If a kingdom
is a vassal, it cannot follow a diplomacy that is different from its patron. The only
option a vassal kingdom has is to declare independence, in which case war is declared
on the former sovereign. Being a vassal also means paying 50% of one’s total income
to the overlord as a constant form of tribute.
Stances
The diplomatic situation changes constantly. The stances between kingdoms include
being at war, being at peace, kin, trading, non-aggression or allied. When the stance
is “at war”, the only option is to negotiate for peace.
Relationship
The relationship is the foundation of all politics. Your kingdom’s
relationship with your neighbors, friends and enemies
will change dynamically with every action you take
and sometimes even without your involvement. Other kings’ decisions mostly depend
on their relations with you. If the relationship is good, the chances of a ruler accepting
a diplomatic proposal are higher. A good relationship does not automatically mean you
are at peace, nor does a bad one mean you are at war. However, if your relationship
with someone is poor and you do something which angers them, chances are good
that they will declare war.
Agreements
In Knights of Honor, you can have several diplomatic agreements. Agreements can be
seen as contracts signed between two kingdoms.
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