Dadubakha Ideas

Traditions
+1 Diplomatic Reputation
+50% Female Advisor Chance
+10% Shock Damage

The Brightest Blossom of the BouquetWe Dadubakhans are known as the people of flowers; even when walking through the most downtrodden locales one will catch the lilting melodies of some young musician’s song, or find themselves thrust into a group dance if there happens to be an ongoing celebration. Those individuals with exceptional artistic talent, the most promising buds from across the realm, have their capabilities nurtured in one of Qasri Ubakhiyo’s prestigious arts academies. The students are a common sight at any festival in Dadubakha, with the best graduates contributing to celebrations in the capital itself. Of course, a ruler should be the most shining example of our culture, and every heir is tutored from childhood by the best poets, rhetoricians, dancers, and musicians available, before beginning a rigorous education with the academies. Upon their reaching regnal age, every heir makes a leading performance in that year’s Festival of the New Blooms, an annual courtship celebration for those coming of age in Qasri Ubakhiyo.
+1 Monarch Diplomatic Skill

A City RebornWalking through its bustling markets and boisterous inns, and observing its exuberant people, one would never guess that Qasri Ubakhiyo was nearly wiped off the map only a few centuries ago. That was during the Era of Venom, when the Vile Queen rose to power and ruled as a militaristic tyrant over Dadubakha. She divested the city and its hinterlands of resources in order to fund an invasion of Weggabigga which came to be known as the War of the Millenium. When the dust settled and the Vile Queen was finally defeated, Qasri Ubakhiyo was depopulated, starved, and utterly ruined. Yet, through collective effort and an unshakeable spirit, the city recovered, and even eclipsed its former status. This serves not only as a brilliant example of Ashamadi hardiness, but a beacon for the strength and resilience of our people.
+1 Yearly Prestige

A Monopoly on ExplorationDadubakha was the first Baashidi state to patronize an adventurer expedition to the lands of the lizardfolk, with the court’s decision to donate the Hisraad fort to a company of explorers and mercenaries in 1434. With this, it kicked off a new period of Baashidi interaction with the surrounding regions, and a lucrative one to boot. The Hisraad expedition found substantial success with Dadubakhan backing, and the great quantity of wealth and trinkets it brought home made it a worthwhile investment. Soon, every wealthy merchant and scholar was clamoring to organize a band to explore lizardfolk territory but, with the 1459 Law Concerning the Surveying of Foreign Lands, was forced to operate through state-controlled middlemen, who imposed a tariff on all loot acquired by expeditionary companies. This institution allowed the state to bring in sizable revenues at little cost, as the number of minor and major expeditions ballooned during the late 15th century.
-10% Mercenary Cost
+25% Income from Vassals

An Ubakhiyo WelcomeMany miserly foreign traders have come to our markets with the intention to take advantage of our good nature. However, after getting a taste of our food and wine, and getting introduced to our most beautiful dancers, they always seem to find themselves signing generous contracts and agreeing to ambitious investments. Most leave none the wiser, having only gained a finer appreciation of Dadubakha culture. Some might call such a tactic underhanded, but, as the Dadubakhan saying goes, “a hungry guest will eat their host.” On the surface this references the local custom that only an improper host receives guests without having food prepared for them. However, a deeper reading suggests that in the same way that a satisfied guest will not threaten their host, these well-pleased merchants are unlikely to threaten our commercial interests.
+10% Trade Efficiency

The Daughters of XawlaThe Ashamadi branch of Baashidi civilization claims partial descent from the Tanizu, who generally maintained some degree of matriarchal organization. As such, female leaders in general are not uncommon in Dadubakhan society, and have played important roles at various points in our history.\n\nA prime example of this came during the early stages of the Dagafita, in which Dadaubakha suffered major setbacks that temporarily decimated its military capacity, rendering it unable to support its Ashamadi allies. Xawla Aamiina, the wife of a merchant in Qasri Ubakhiyo, rallied a group of lightly armed women to join up with the allied armies, where they served as a valuable contingent of scouts and skirmishers. As modern firearms offered anyone the capability to deal significant damage on the battlefield, Dadubakhan armies revived this tradition in the early 18th century, establishing dedicated skirmisher companies open to women willing to serve.
-10% Fire Damage Received
yes May Recruit Female Generals

Kunbakh DawaalhagSince the excesses of the Vile Queen against her subjects, the rulers of Dadubakha have practiced the Kunbakh Dawaalhag, or Thousand Flower Celebration, as a means of reaffirming their intention to rule equitably regarding the nobility and populace. It occurs shortly after every passage of the Seeker’s Star, a comet which follows a roughly ten-year cycle. The celebration is a months-long affair that starts in the capital before setting out on a journey to visit all the major courts and capitals of our subjects, presenting extravagant flower bouquets as gifts at each destination. It’s a significant occasion when a newly gained subject is represented with a stop along the celebration’s route, as it symbolizes that subject’s closer integration with the state and introduces its people to our lively culture.
-20% Diplomatic Annexation Cost

Nwali DadubakhaThe Nwali Dadubakha, or Hammers of Dadubakha, is the name given to a pattern of cannon designed by the Guild of Ballistics (an offshoot from the Guild of the Motion of Projectiles), which was produced by casting a fully solid barrel, and subsequently hollowing out the bore. Compared to the practice of casting a hollow barrel, this resulted in strong, reliable barrels that allowed manufacturers to use thinner, lighter designs without losing effectiveness. In battle, the guns were capable of accurate fire from range, giving rise to the saying that they could strike each individual enemy soldier “as a hammer strikes a nail”. This comparison was reinforced by their ubiquity, since their cheaper costs allowed Dadubakhan armies to field a significant quantity of guns, soon regarded as just another one of a soldier’s tools.
-10% Artillery Cost

Ambition
+1 Diplomatic Free Policies