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{{version|2.7}}'''Tanistry''' is a rare [[succession]] method available only to non-Muslim characters who are also either Celtic-cultured or {{icon|hf}}have either the Blood of Brian or Blood of Niall 'of the Nine Hostages' [[bloodline]]s.

In Tanistry, the heir is chosen from the ruler's dynasty by a realm-wide election. It is safer but harder to control than [[feudal elective]].

==Features==
*One of the few non-gavelkind succession laws available to [[tribal]] rulers (the other being [[Open]], exclusive to Muslims, and [[Eldership]], exclusive to Baltic, Finnish and African pagans)
*When the election goes your way, succession is much smoother.
*You can nominate the heir with best [[attributes]] and [[traits]].
*You are not limited to your own children, as you can endorse any dynasty member.
*In case of a tie, your vote is decisive.

=== Requirements ===

* Celtic culture / 'Blood of Brian' or 'Blood of Niall 'of the Nine Hostages' ' [[bloodline]]
* Not Muslim

==Opinion==

A ruler under Tanistry will face the following opinion modifiers:

{| class="wikitable" style = "width: 75%"
|- 
! Character
! scope="column" align="center" | Opinion modifier
! Reason
|-
| Oldest child
! -20
| He would prefer [[primogeniture]].
|-
| All other children (pretenders)
! -10
| They would prefer [[gavelkind]].
|-
| All other dynasty members 
! +5
| Any dynasty member ''could'' inherit.
|-
| All vassals
! +5 
| They have power to choose a ruler to their liking
|-
| Character you are voting for
! +20
| Obviously he likes your choice
|-
|}

==Mechanic==

===Electors===

There are usually more electors in Tanistry than in [[Feudal elective]]. '''All''' vassals at one '''and''' two ranks below the ruler are considered electors within Tanistry.

Example: 
* For a Kingdom, dukes and counts get to vote, as opposed to just dukes and claimants under Feudal Elective.
* For an Empire, kings and dukes get to vote. (Similar to Feudal Elective)

===Candidates===

* All nominees will be a dynasty member. 
* Electors cannot vote for themselves unless they are of the same dynasty. 
* All dynasty members are eligible, even if they are children and even if they are completely outside the elective title's realm with no claims on any de Jure titles.
* Female children may be nominated under Agnatic-Cognatic law even if they have brothers.
* Bastards cannot be nominated, even if they are electors.

===Vote===

Voters evaluate candidates as detailed in the [[Succession voting]] article. The main differences from other succession laws are:
* Voters prefer older candidates
* Voters prefer candidates who are not close relatives of the current ruler

==Strategies==
Since Tanistry has a greater number of electors voting and those electors prefer older, collateral relatives to direct ones, it can be very difficult to pass inheritance to a child or your desired heir. There are several approaches to improving the chances of a decent heir being elected:

* '''Very small dynasty'''. Minimize the number of candidates through controlled breeding or assassinations. Voters will have no choice but to elect your preferred heir, but untimely deaths could mean [[game over]].
* '''Entire dynasty in court'''. Breed a large dynasty, but don't give anyone land. By maintaining tight control over education and marriages, you can ensure there are more good candidates than bad ones.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/CrusaderKings/comments/6vd3v2/is_there_any_effective_method_with_tanistry_to/dlzdenw/]</ref> Having everyone in your court also gives you additional options for [[Succession#Disqualification|disqualifying]] bad candidates if needed, such as investiture or ordering to take the vows.
* '''Many dynastic vassals'''. After a few generations, you are almost guaranteed to have enough good candidates that voters have no reason to elect a bad one. Landed characters will gain prestige, increasing the likelihood of combining titles (cf seniority). However, this approach can be dangerous if a branch of the family comes to have non-Celtic culture, especially with land outside the realm, so restraint in [[Advanced marriage guide|the marriage game]] is advised.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/CrusaderKings/comments/6vd3v2/is_there_any_effective_method_with_tanistry_to/dlzxe9y/]</ref> If such a scenario does occur, consider switching to feudal elective, as your dynastic vassals are likely to be electors under that succession law as well.

==References==
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