The character gains bonus prestige if their spouse's dynasty is more distinguished.The player character can produce legitimate children to get an Heir(ess) and expand the player's dynasty.If the player ends up with no characters belonging to the current dynasty they're playing as, it is game over. In a patrilineal marriage, descendants belong to the father's dynasty Otherwise, the offspring belongs to the mother's dynasty.Therefore, the player should be careful while arranging spouses for their courtiers or relatives. But in a matrilineal wedding, the husband joins her court instead. The wife joins her husband's court in a standard (patrilineal) marriage.When two characters are allowed by their lieges to get married, the union gives the following effects: