Gavelkind reduces faction revolt risk in several ways: With Conclave, most feudal realms will be able to use feudal elective once they pass the 'council authority' law, at the price of locking in feudal elective as the only succession type while full council authority stands.
However, Muslim tribal rulers may use Open succession, Celtic cultures (or characters with relevant bloodlines) may use Tanistry, and African/Romuva tribal rulers can use Eldership. (Rulers who are both tribal and unreformed pagan are further restricted and can only use elective gavelkind.) Their only other choice is usually elective gavelkind, which is widely seen as inferior. Gavelkind is also a faction favorite weak rulers will often be forced to adopt gavelkind by their vassals.įor tribal rulers or unreformed pagans, gavelkind is one of the few succession types available. It is easily available, having no crown authority / administration/ technology requirements. Gavelkind is the initial succession type for most feudal realms.
