Knowledge

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The knowledge menu

Some things requires at least one of the lords to have the prerequisite knowledge. Lords that are at least 12 years old gain knowledge by reading or rewriting books, which are housed in the Library. In the Knowledge menu lords can be assigned to study and rewrite books. After studying a book, the lord will be able to create a copy of it using 3 Paper.png Paper. The knowledge menu will display which lords know which knowledge.

Books are mainly bought from the Holy Caravan, who will always sell any missing book as long as its requirements are met. If a lord knows a book they can also write it.

If assigned to read, the lord will do that all day unless they are satisfying a need. If assigned to rewrite, the lord will do it between 9 AM and 6 PM. Other assignments and actions will be completed first before resuming either of these.

The speed at which books are read or written depends on the assigned lord's Intellect.png Intellect skill. Both decrease Rest.

Very rarely, if a lord's Mood is high and they are managing a building they may gain a random knowledge. It can also happen as a result of nervous breakdowns. The chance for both is affected by the lord's Intellect.png Intellect skill.

Every city will start with the Mine and Rye Field and Mill books. Additional books can be added by the selected scenario.

Books come in three levels of rarity, which determines their price, the required Intellect.png Intellect skill to read them and the chance of being shared during a Wise Conversation.

  • Basic books need at least 3 skill to read and have a 3% chance of being shared
  • Advanced books need at least 9 skill to read and have a 2% chance of being shared
  • Highest books need at least 13 skill to read and have a 1% chance of being shared

Economic knowledge

Economic knowledge unlocks buildings and resources for production.

Knowledge Requirements
Mine
Hop Field and Beer
Rye Field and Mill
Herbalist
Scaffold
Temple
Coal Furnace Mine knowledge
Workshop Mine knowledge
Knowledge Requirements
Flavorful Ale
Pig Farm 30 Population
Chancellery 40 Population
Armor Forge Workshop knowledge
Melting Furnace Workshop knowledge
Paper Workshop Workshop knowledge
Weapon Forge Workshop knowledge
Alchemist Lab Herbalist knowledge
Nectar Alchemist Lab knowledge
Brewery: Upgrade Brewery level 3
Lumbermill: Upgrade Lumbermill level 3
Mill: Upgrade Mill level 3
Mine: Upgrade Mine level 3
Herbalist: Upgrade Herbalist level 3
Pig Farm: Upgrade Pig Farm level 3
Coal Furnace: Upgrade Coal Furnace level 3
Workshop: Upgrade Workshop level 3
Armor Forge: Upgrade Armor Forge level 3
Melting Furnace: Upgrade Melting Furnace level 3
Paper Workshop: Upgrade Paper Workshop level 3
Weapon Forge: Upgrade Weapon Forge level 3
Alchemist Lab: Upgrade Alchemist Lab level 3
Knowledge Requirements
Lord's house: Upgrade Lord's House building
Heavy Armor Armor Forge building
Axes Weapon Forge building
Swords Weapon Forge building
Brewery: Efficiency Brewery level 5
Lumbermill: Efficiency Lumbermill level 5
Mill: Efficiency Mill level 5
Mine: Efficiency Mine level 5
Herbalist: Efficiency Herbalist level 5
Pig Farm: Efficiency Pig Farm level 5
Coal Furnace: Efficiency Coal Furnace level 5
Workshop: Efficiency Workshop level 5
Alchemist Lab: Efficiency Alchemist Lab level 5
Armor Forge: Efficiency Armor Forge level 5
Melting Furnace: Efficiency Melting Furnace level 5
Paper Workshop: Efficiency Paper Workshop level 5
Weapon Forge: Efficiency Weapon Forge level 5

Cultural knowledge

Cultural knowledge gives various bonuses if a character knows them but can only be read by lords belonging to a certain culture.

Knowledge Culture Effects Requirements
Poisoner All Lord gains the Poisoner trait Alchemy Lab
Military Logistics Vol. 1 All +50% Army Movement 50 Population
Military Logistics Vol. 2 All +50% Army Movement 70 Population

Kaiden knowledge

The following books can only be read by lords of Kaiden culture.

Knowledge Effects
Hand to Hand Combat Combat skill is doubled when not wielding a weapon
Intimidation of Tramps Vagabond intimidation lasts 2 days
Captives Armies with prisoners move at normal speed
Kaiden Army -50% Fear of Death penalty
Loyalty Basics Double chance for loyalists to appear
Ax Proficiency Combat skill is doubled when wielding an Axe
Eternal Loyalists Loyalists remain loyalists forever
Kaiden Training +30% Training Field Effectiveness

Makha knowledge

The following books can only be read by lords of Makha culture.

Knowledge Effects
False Fanaticism Lord is considered fanatic regardless of actual state
How to deal with addiction Addictions are cured in only 2 days
The Joy of Enlightenment Visiting lords educate for free
Fanatics Terror Terror against fanatic characters has no penalties
Makha Ale Mood bonus from drinking Ale produced in the province is doubled
Makha Trade Trade deals can be made at 0 relations
Polite Trade Doubles relationship bonuses from trade deals
Secret Deals Deals with forest bandits do not affect relations
The Right Nectar Desire for Nectar produced in the province is halved
Wearing Armor No penalty from wearing armor at low skill levels

Tanaya knowledge

The following books can only be read by lords of Tanaya culture.

Knowledge Effects Requirements
Fast Construction +50% Construction Speed
How to not worry about sins -50% Sin Penalties
Tanaya Paper Library fires do not burn books
Effective Preaching Effectiveness of sermons is doubled
Iron Economical Construction -30% Iron Construction and Upgrade Costs 10 days passed
Wood Economical Construction -30% Wood Construction and Upgrade Costs 10 days passed
Common Good -50% Terror Duration
Faith Defense -30% Tax on Warriors
Happiness of Prisoners Prisoners cannot rebel
Tanaya Shields Doubles Shield effectiveness against arrows
The Art of Flirting +20 Interest from opposite sex lords

Varn knowledge

The following books can only be read by lords of Varn culture.

Knowledge Effects
Braised Rutabaga Rutabaga Typhoid no longer causes death
Cooking Meat Mood bonus from eating Meat produced in the province is doubled
Correct Cutting Trees produce double Wood
Fertilize Correctly -50% Wood Fertilization Cost
Fighting Drought Droughts have no effects
Rutabaga Field: Efficiency +20% Rutabaga Field Production
Bow Proficiency Combat skill is doubled when wielding a Bow
Hop Field: Efficiency +20% Hop Field Production
Longevity Pauses aging by 10 years
Mace Stun Maces are 3 times more likely to stun
Varn Moonshine Mood penalty from drinking Moonshine produced in the province is halves