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Harem Politics

This mod adds new flavor for polygamist and concubinist rulers. Through new events, court positions, consort selection mechanics, and a dynamic Favor System, your harem is no longer just decorative; it’s a political battlefield.

Note: Now it's RICE-compatible!

UI-Free Version Available:
For those using interface overhaul mods, a UI-free version of Harem Politics is now available. It keeps all core features but removes custom UI elements to avoid conflicts. That version is not compatible with the main mod; use one or the other, not both.

Translations: Links below ↓

• Chinese translation by @無壹 | 后宫政治 : @無壹
  
• Russian translation by @Gordon_Wolfich | Гаремные интриги : @Gordon_Wolfich

As a ruler, you’re no longer bound to static relationships. Demote a spouse to a concubine, or elevate a new favorite to the position of Primary Spouse, deposing the current one. This dynamic system lets you reshape your harem to reflect personal favoritism.


Available to kings and emperors in non-tribal, non-nomadic governments, the Grand Consort is your second-in-command within the harem. This court position may:

• Instill Grace.
  
• Encourage Relationships.
  
• Balance Favor.

When a ruler has at least 4 consorts and the appropriate game rule, the Favor System activates. Over time, consorts will rise and fall in the ruler’s esteem:

• Beloved consorts enjoy privileges and power.
  
• Forgotten consorts may become bitter and plot revenge.

Favor can be influenced manually or through events, but boosting one consort may earn the envy of the others.


Eligible rulers (duke-rank and above, of the dominant gender, or with the Palace Politics or Legalistic traditions) may host Consort Selection events. Subjects and tributaries send candidates, ideally relatives, to secure alliances.

Names vary based on gender and government:

• Male rulers: Demand Brides (Nomadic), Call for Brides (Tribal), Bride Show (others)
  
• Female rulers: Demand Consorts (Nomadic), Call for Consorts (Tribal), Consort Selection (others)

Dozens of flavor events bring your harem to life. From rivalries to formal punishments by senior consorts. Even when you’re not watching, the harem schemes continue.

• Manage the number of consorts allowed by polygamist and concubinist faiths at the start of the game. The options allow up to 4 spouses and 10 concubines. However, you can reform your faith to allow up to 100 spouses and 100 concubines.
  
• Adjust how frequently favor updates.

Join our Discord server to stay up to date with announcements and sneak peeks, or to share your ideas:

👉 https://discord.gg/eu4RUkw2J3