🏰 Medieval Britain (1066 CE – 1485 CE)

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“Kings, knights, and peasants — a world shaped by loyalty, faith, and survival.”

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🏞️ Historical Context

The medieval period in Britain was defined by feudalism, where society was strictly divided into kings, nobles, knights, and peasants. The Norman Conquest of 1066 introduced castles, feudal law, and a strong monarchy. The Catholic Church controlled vast wealth, influencing daily life from birth to death. The devastating Black Death reshaped populations and economies, while wars like the Hundred Years’ War and local skirmishes drove political power struggles. Despite hardship, villages, markets, and guilds thrived, creating a complex medieval world.

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🌿 World Setup

✅ World: Move to Willow Creek to represent a medieval town
✅ Household: Continue with descendants of your Anglo-Saxon Sims
✅ Funds: Reset to §2,000 (money 2000) to reflect feudal wealth distribution
✅ Lot Challenges: Off-the-Grid, Simple Living (both required)
✅ Community Lots: Build a castle, church, tavern, and market square to reflect medieval society

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🏡 Family & Society Rules

🏠 Rule	📋 Description
Feudal System	Eldest son inherits; younger sons become knights or clergy (For Rent)
Arranged Marriages	Marriages arranged for status, land, or alliances (Lovestruck)
Religious Devotion	Dedicate at least one Sim to religious service (Discover University)
Serfdom	Peasant Sims work for a noble household (For Rent, Growing Together)
Parenting	Strict upbringing; children raised for specific roles (Parenthood)
Household Chores	Handwashing, knitting, and wool production remain vital (Laundry Day, Nifty Knitting)

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🔨 Building Rules

✅ Nobles build large stone castles or manors
✅ Peasants live in wooden cottages with minimal furnishings
✅ Establish churches, taverns, market squares, and guild halls

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🎯 Era Goals

✅ Goal	📋 Requirement
Establish a Noble Household	Have at least one noble Sim ruling over a peasant family (For Rent, Growing Together)
Build a Castle	Construct a home with at least four rooms, including a banquet hall (Dream Home Decorator, Get Together)
Trade & Prosperity	Earn §10,000 through farming, trade, or taxes (Get to Work, Cottage Living)
Religious Influence	Build a church or monastery; dedicate a Sim to religious life (Seasons, Discover University)
Train a Knight	One Sim must reach Level 5 in Fitness to become a knight or warrior (High School Years, Growing Together)
Survive a Plague	If the Black Death event occurs, at least one family member must survive (Life & Death)

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🎲 Special Dice Events

(Roll a six-sided die 🎲 for random historical events!)

Roll 🎲	Event	Outcome
1	Black Death	Roll for each Sim; on a 1 or 2, they perish from plague (Life & Death)
2	Royal Favor	Gain §3,000 to expand your estate (Get Famous)
3	Peasant Revolt	Lose §1,500 in taxes or risk rebellion (For Rent, Growing Together)
4	Jousting Tournament	Strongest Sim (highest Fitness) wins §2,000 (High School Years, Get Famous)
5	Witch Trial	One Sim is accused of witchcraft — exile or execute (move out) (Spooky Stuff, Realm of Magic)
6	Bandit Raid	Lose §2,000 or fight off bandits using Fitness skill (Get Together, Horse Ranch)

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🛠️ Expansion & Game Pack Features

✅ For Rent, Growing Together → Noble households, inheritance, peasant systems
✅ Dream Home Decorator, Get Together → Castles, banquet halls, noble courts
✅ Seasons, Discover University → Religious holidays, monasteries
✅ Eco Lifestyle, Freelance Crafter → Blacksmithing, tailoring, carpentry
✅ Horse Ranch, Cottage Living → Hunting, farming, livestock
✅ Realm of Magic, Spooky Stuff, Vampires → Witchcraft fears, superstitions
✅ My Wedding Stories, Lovestruck → Political marriages, elaborate weddings
✅ Get Famous, High School Years → Fame through tournaments and battle
✅ Nifty Knitting, Laundry Day → Handcrafts and early washing

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🏺 Era Summary

• Feudal society: nobles rule, peasants work
• Religion controls education, weddings, and burial rites
• Marriage is political, not romantic
• Fame and legacy come through battle, wealth, or service
• The Black Death and famines reshape families and fortunes
• Witchcraft fears and superstition loom large over daily life

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🔗 Navigation

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