Road to Canossa

Can be found in Simulated Universe 6 and Forgotten Hall 15 (NOT Echo of War). Either Break her or Freeze her.

"The Road to Canossa" event was like a major power showdown back in the medieval days. The Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope were battling it out for control. So, the Emperor, Henry IV, had to suck it up and make a journey to Canossa to meet with Pope Gregory VII. Picture this: Henry IV had to wait outside the castle gates in freezing weather for three whole days, dressed all humbly and stuff. It was like a massive show of submission and repentance to the Pope's authority. Finally, the Pope forgave him and lifted the excommunication. This whole event was a major deal, showing how the Pope had serious power over rulers and how they had to bow down to the Church. It was a real turning point in the whole church-versus-state power struggle back in the day.