Great Wild Goose Pagoda (World Wonder)

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda: A World Wonder for Civilization VI

Immerse yourself in the rich history and spiritual significance of East Asia with the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, a new World Wonder mod for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. This magnificent structure offers unique strategic advantages and a captivating narrative drawn from historical accounts of Buddhist pilgrimage and scholarly pursuit.

A Monument to Knowledge and Faith

Commissioned in 652 AD, the Great Wild Goose Pagoda in Chang’an served as a vital repository for hundreds of Sanskrit sutras brought back from India by the renowned Tripitaka Master Xuanzang. More than just a storage for sacred texts, it became a symbol of intellectual achievement, traditionally inscribed by scholars who had passed the rigorous imperial examinations. This mod brings that legacy into your Civilization VI game, offering players a tangible connection to a pivotal era of cultural exchange and religious devotion.

Unveiling the Pagoda’s Advantages

When you construct the Great Wild Goose Pagoda within your empire, you unlock a suite of powerful benefits designed to bolster your religious and cultural endeavors. This wonder is not merely decorative; it is a strategic asset.

• Grants a unique religious unit: the Tripitaka Master.
• Provides +3 Faith per turn.
• Offers 3 Great Works of Writing slots, fostering cultural growth.
• The Tripitaka Master can be repurchased with Faith if lost, ensuring continuity.

To build this awe-inspiring wonder, you must ensure it is adjacent to a Holy Site district featuring a Temple, and that you have already founded a Religion. The Great Wild Goose Pagoda becomes available upon researching the Buttress technology.

The Power of the Tripitaka Master

The Tripitaka Master is a formidable religious unit exclusive to civilizations possessing the Great Wild Goose Pagoda. These masters are more than just conduits of faith; they are agents of understanding and expansion.

• Possess high Religious Strength and excellent sight range.
• Benefit from the Translator promotion, automatically creating Roads as they traverse the map.
• Can choose a second Apostle promotion, allowing for customization to suit your strategic needs.

This mod beautifully captures the essence of historical scholarly journeys and their profound impact on civilization, offering a compelling new avenue for victory and engagement in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.