These are discussed on each individual order's page. Sons who join orders in this way may end up in charge of a barony controlled by that order, or may eventually become head of that order.Īlmost all religions in Crusader Kings II has at least one holy order, but not all holy orders are extant at the game's start, and require certain events to come into existence. If a character who shows martial aptitude is ordered to do so he may choose to join one of the holy orders.
Christian rulers can order their sons to 'take the vows', or dedicate their lives to religious duties. Holy orders use Agnatic Open Elective succession - one of the courtiers or vassals of that holy order will become head of the order upon the death of the incumbent. If a holy order is in fief to a king or emperor, only that holy order's liege can hire it. Holy orders can be landed or unlanded, but are unplayable either way. The leader of a holy order bears a title of ducal rank, representing that order. However, in a religious defensive war they have no monthly upkeep. Holy orders cost piety to hire and require a monthly upkeep of a few gold.
A holy order is an organisation of religious warriors which can be hired by a ruler of corresponding religion to fight for them.
