Dominion: Dragonlord Lifestyle (AGOT) (ALPHA 1.4.2)

Introducing DOMINION, a Valyrian Lifestyle Tree!

I wanted some more "life fantasy" for CK3 and the awesome work in AGOT itself, so I designed and produced this Mod with the help of my friendly neighbourhood LLM, because I am absolute ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ at using CK3 modding in a major capacity. It should be strong but not ludicrously OP, just give you some nice stuff without breaking too much game balance. It’s designed to be uplifting, not game-breakingly good. But, I also play on Very Hard, so…

Before you ask: I designed it, structured it, and then the LLM implemented it and audited it to make sure it wasn’t going to CTD anyone.

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F.A.Q.

DOES THIS WORK WITH MORE THAN JUST AGOT AND LOV?
Short answer? Yes. This Mod should be universally compatible with anything that doesn’t directly override lifestyles or perks in a meaningful way. I play with almost every AGOT Submod out there and I have no issues.

IS DOMINION SAVE FRIENDLY?
Short answer? Yes, actually. It should be seamless in terms of integration, though removing it mid-save is a bit of a different story, potentially. This is an **Alpha** build, so please keep that in mind.

WHY ARE THE IMAGES SO AI?
Because I’m not an artist and I’m still figuring this all out, so things will be a smidge clumsy for a bit until I figure out exactly how to make this ♥♥♥♥ git gud.

IF YOU CAN’T WRITE CODE, WHY ARE YOU MODDING?
I dunno, I like making things that enhance narrative, and LLMs mean even braindead morons like me can contribute a bit of fun. I have a basic understanding of CK3 from my days privately modding saves for friends, but I am not and do not pretend to have developer-level insight, I defer that to the legends that made AGOT and LoV among others. Play it or not, your choice, but I thought it’d be a lot of fun to use.

DOES THIS INTERFACE WITH DRAGONS?
Short answer? Yes. The Mod will search for Dragonrider and give you specific combat perks around that. There’s also Decisions that it unlocks which directly interface with Dragonriding in as unobtrusive a way as possible, but my advice is, if you add this to an existing save, keep a backup from before it was added. I’ve stress-tested it to some degree, but I can’t guarantee it’ll be 100% stable.

For any crashes that you think may be Dominion related, feel free to post crash logs here. The more information, the better. I can’t promise I can get you a quick answer, or even any answer, but I can try.

Now for the big stuff…

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Dominion: Dragonlord Lifestyle

Dominion introduces a new lifestyle for characters with Valyrian dragonlord heritage in CK3AGOT. It contains three perk trees and 27 perks, focused on warfare, imperial governance, and rule through fear.

+++ FIRE AND BLOOD +++

Dragonblooded Command
• +10% Men-at-Arms Damage
• +10% Men-at-Arms Toughness

Warfare Doctrine
• +2 Martial
• +2 Prowess
• +0.30 Prestige/month

Might of the Freehold
• +75% Knight Effectiveness

Apex Predator
• +25% Dread Gain
• Unlocks Hunt Leaders decision

Skyborne Retinue
• +10% Men-at-Arms Damage
• +10% Men-at-Arms Toughness

Conqueror’s Right
• +0.20 Monthly Control Growth
• +10% Prestige Gain

Scourge from Above
• +20% Siege Progress
• +10% Army Damage

Draconic Fury
• +2 Martial
• +15% Army Damage
• Unlocks Fire and Blood decision

Lord of the Skies (Trait)
• +4 Martial
• +20% Men-at-Arms Damage
• +20% Men-at-Arms Toughness

+++ LEGACY OF THE FREEHOLD +++

Draconic Dominion
• +10 Opinion from Vassals

Lore of the Fourteen
• +2 Learning
• +10% Cultural Fascination Progress

Freehold Administration
• −10% Building Construction Time
• −10% Building Construction Cost
• +0.10 Control Growth/month

Dragonkeepers
• +10 Opinion from Dragonriders

Valyrian Roads
• +15% Development Growth

Imperial Tribute
• +10% Domain Taxes

Old Blood, Old Law
• +10% Legitimacy Gain
• +10 Cultural Acceptance

Secrets of Lost Valyria
• Unlocks Recover Freehold Lore decision

Freehold Archon (Trait)
• +3 Stewardship
• +15% Domain Taxes
• +10 Vassal Opinion

+++ SHADOW OF WINGS +++

Valyrian Legacy
• +0.30 Dynasty Prestige/month

Draconic Intimidation
• +20% Dread Gain

Words of Flame
• +10% Hostile Scheme Power

Blood Oaths
• +10 Vassal Opinion when Intimidated

Whispered Fire
• +2 Intrigue

Shadow of Wings
• +10% Personal Scheme Success Chance

Fear Made Law
• −25% Tyranny Gain

Court of Ash
• +5 Courtier Opinion
• −10% Enemy Scheme Secrecy

Voice of Valyria (Trait)
• +3 Intrigue
• +20% Dread Gain
• +10 General Opinion

NEW DECISIONS (ALPHA STILL)

Hunt Leaders
Unlocked by Apex Predator.

Fire and Blood
Unlocked by Draconic Fury.

Recover Freehold Lore
Unlocked by Secrets of Lost Valyria.

Features

• 3 unique perk trees
• 27 total perks
• 3 capstone traits
• Dragonlord-themed decisions
• Compatible with CK3AGOT and Legacy of Valyria

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LOAD ORDER AND COMPATIBILITY

Requires: AGOT
Recommended: Legacy of Valyria / AGOT+
Load order guidance:
AGOT
AGOT+ (if used)
Legacy of Valyria (if used)
Dominion
Any ComPatches

KNOWN ISSUES:

No custom EXP bar yet
Some images a little off-kilter
Only appears for Valyrian Characters (intentional)