Then in the centuries of medieval persecution and suppression every alchemist invented his own secret symbols. In the early days of alchemy, the astronomical signs of the planets were also used as alchemical symbols. Gold was the purest of all and silver followed closely. To the medieval alchemist's mind the different elements were but the same original substance in varying degrees of purity. Simplified, the aims of the alchemists were threefold: to find the Stone of Knowledge (The Philosophers' Stone), to discover the medium of Eternal Youth and Health, and to discover the transmutation of metals. Esoterically and hieroglyphically, the word refers to the dark mystery of the primordial or First Matter (the Khem). The Arabic root "kimia" comes from the Coptic "khem" that alluded to the fertile black soil of the Nile delta. The word is derived from the Arabian phrase "al-kimia," which refers to the preparation of the Stone or Elixir by the Egyptians. Alchemy ingredients do not count towards this feat.The art of alchemy was handed down through the centuries from Egypt and Arabia to Greece and Rome, and finally to western and central Europe. Only live dynasty members count, no bastards unless legitimized. Have your dynasty acquire as many artifacts as possible! Since you can't have duplicates in your treasury, give them to your family. Progress continues for as long as you play the featured ruler's Dynasty. The children must be married to a person of King or Emperor tier, or the child of a King or Emperor tier ruler. Secure as many marriages with foreign realms as possible using your dynasty's children. Feat only accomplishable with the featured ruler during their lifetime. Tamari must become Megaloscheme, the highest rank of Saint Basil community. Have 4 English spouses married to your children Have 3 English spouses married to your children Have 2 English spouses married to your children Feat is only accomplishable with the featured ruler during their lifetime. The married children and their spouses must be alive to count toward this feat. Only the English spouses with titles or claims count toward this feat. Marry as many of Llywelyn's children to those of English culture. Progress continues for as long as you play the featured ruler's dynasty. The ruler and vassal must also be of Welsh culture. Your character must be an independent ruler. Bastard members do not count unless legitimized. Have them retain the title Duke or higher. While holding the Kingdom of Wales, you must have as many vassals as possible be of the same dynasty as yours. Feat only accomplishable with the featured ruler during their lifetime.ĭevelop an Independent Wales and take it further! Ĭonquer Wales and control these provinces: Anglesey, Rhos, Perfeddwlad, Powys, Ceredigion, Builth, Dyfed, Gwyr, Breconshire, Glywysing, and Gwent. Children conceived out of wedlock do not count - legitimate bastard or not. Petronilla must have as many children as possible born to the Jimena dynasty! Both live and dead children count. Progress continues for as long as you play the featured ruler's Dynasty Any additional king of the Jimena dynasty adds 1 point, regardless of the number of titles they have. Have the Jimena dynasty as large as 75 living members. Ruler as a child, last of a dynasty, can it be prolonged? Have as many landed vassals of your dynasty as possible. Member of your dynasty becomes emperor of Byzantine Empire!īohemond participates personally in as many wars as possible. Opportunities fall upon this ruler like autumn rains! Secure the title of King and prevent the Kingdom from falling into noble hands! Mindaugas of Lithuania, High Chief of Lithuaniaīring prosperity to the Kingdom of Hungary! Join the Crusades as The Devil of Lusignan! įrom the oldest character to the most recent: These must be played in Bronzeman mode, which is started the same way as Ironman. These rulers are highlighted in the main menu with a custom description about the character's goals or traits, and are eventually replaced by another character of note after a certain period of time. Some rulers have been marked by Paradox itself as characters of special interest. 8.2.3 Zenji Jigme, Ngapo of Bumthang, 1066.6.2.1 Kingdom of Transoxania (Emirate of Samarkand).6.1.1 Arabian Empire (Abbasid Caliphate).5.1.5 Konugardr (Kiev), Petty Kingdom of.4.1.2 Anatolia, Kingdom of (including all independent states in area).3.3.9 Trebizond, Empire of (Despotate in game).3.3.6 Rus, Kingdom of/Ruthenia, Kingdom of.William and vassals, but not other French vassals in Normandy)