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= Armies & Kingdoms =

== Armies ==

=== Overview ===
* Armies are groups of parties assembled for military operations.
* They offer strength in numbers and better coordination than individual parties.

=== Creating an Army ===
* The leader must spend Influence to form an army.
* Parties from your own clan (companions/family) cost no Influence to call.
* Other vassal parties require Influence based on their size and status.

=== Army Cohesion ===
* Armies begin with 100 Cohesion.
* Cohesion drops daily while the army is in the field.
* Low cohesion may cause non-player parties to leave.
* When cohesion reaches 0, the army disbands.
* If you are the army leader, you can restore cohesion in increments of 10 using Influence.

== Influence ==

=== Gaining Influence ===
* Win battles (especially as army leader).
* Win tournaments.
* Donate prisoners or troops to allied faction settlements.
* Convince nobles to join your faction.
* Use relevant Charm perks and bartering with nobles.

=== Spending Influence ===
* Form armies.
* Increase army cohesion.
* Propose or vote on kingdom policies and diplomacy decisions.
* Influence also determines daily pay if you're acting as a mercenary.

=== Voting Tiers ===
* When voting on policies/diplomacy:
** 20 Influence = 1 vote
** 40 Influence = 2 votes
** 80 Influence = 3 votes

== Kingdoms ==

=== Creating a Kingdom ===
To create your own kingdom, you must:
* Own at least one town.
* Reach Clan Tier 4.
* Appoint a governor to your town.
* Speak to the governor to access the \"Create Kingdom\" option.
* You must be independent (not a vassal).

== Mercenary Clans ==

* Minor factions can be hired as mercenaries.
* Press `N`, go to the Clans tab, and look for Minor Factions.
* Speak to a faction leader to offer a contract (if they’re not already employed).

== Renown ==

* Renown is earned by:
** Winning battles (especially against stronger opponents)
** Winning tournaments
** Completing quests
** Destroying bandit hideouts

* Renown is required to:
** Increase your Clan Tier
** Unlock more party and companion slots
** Become a vassal or form a kingdom