Event
The Francois Marie Voltaire Last Name Correspondence
French writer and provocateur Francois Marie Voltaire recently paid a visit to Target Ruler, and the two seem to have found common ground in topics ranging from freedom of speech and criticism of religion in line with the enlightened ideas sweeping through the continent. Prior to his/her departure, there was a consensus that an ongoing letter exchange ought to take place to continue the exchange of ideas and philosophical debate. Such an exchange may have adverse effects on the policy makings of Country, by allowing radical thought to simmer through to the highest level of society, but it could also expedite the flow of new and intriguing concepts to our doorstep.
RussiaFormable Countrydynamic historical event.tag
EnlightenmentInstitutiontrigger
PiousTraittrigger
ScholarTraittriggerDefinitionin_game/events/DHE/flavor_RUS.txt:7844
7845type = country_event
7846title = flavor_rus.73.title The Francois Marie Voltaire Last Name Correspondence
7847desc = flavor_rus.73.desc French writer and provocateur Francois Marie Voltaire recently paid a visit to Target Ruler, and the two seem to have found common ground in topics ranging from freedom of speech and criticism of religion in line with the enlightened ideas sweeping through the continent. Prior to his/her departure, there was a consensus that an ongoing letter exchange ought to take place to continue the exchange of ideas and philosophical debate. Such an exchange may have adverse effects on the policy makings of Country, by allowing radical thought to simmer through to the highest level of society, but it could also expedite the flow of new and intriguing concepts to our doorstep.
7848outcome = neutral
7849image = "gfx/interface/illustrations/institutions/enlightenment.dds"
7851fire_only_once = yes
7852dynamic_historical_event = {
}
7859trigger = {
7861character:fra_francois_marie_voltaire ?= {
7862is_alive = yes
}
}
7884immediate = {
7886capital = {
7887save_scope_as = target_location
}
7890ruler = {
7891save_scope_as = target_ruler
}
7894character:fra_francois_marie_voltaire ?= {
7895save_scope_as = francois_marie_voltaire
}
}
7934historical_info = flavor_rus.73.historical_info Empress Catherine 'the Great' exchanged numerous letters with Voltaire during her reign. The two of them debated, voiced new ideas, and even argued depending on the topic being brought to light, including philosophy, literature, politics, and social issues. Voltaire, known for his wit and Enlightenment ideals, praised Catherine's efforts in modernizing Russia and implementing reforms. In turn, Catherine sought Voltaire's advice on matters of governance and cultural development.