STOCKHOM – 07 March 2017 – In a world ruled by fear of the afterlife, the wise person takes good care of their soul. Do good works. Build new churches. Defend the faith against heretics, heathens and the corruption that lurks in the heart of all. But what if there were more to the spiritual world than charity and chants? What if you could unlock the secrets of the universe – or turn your back on God entirely? Are you ready to gamble your eternal soul in Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics? Monks and Mystics is the newest expansion to Paradox Development Studio’s beloved classic Crusader Kings II. In this new add-on, your ruler has the chance to join religious societies to improve their standing with both humankind and God (or the gods). Join a monastic order and pursue traditional virtues and learning, or seek out the kind of knowledge only available to those skilled in alchemy and astrology. You can even join underground religious cults to weaken the church or pray to elemental forces of darkness to unlock new and terrible powers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU2LZm9bd6c Monks and Mystics features include:

• Monastic Orders: Special societies devoted to religious learning and pious behavior for most of the world’s faiths
• Secret Societies: Assassins, underground religious orders and devil worshipers operate in the shadows to undermine the established order
• Relics and Treasures: Find religious relics, craft masterwork weapons or commission spectacular jewelry to add to the glory and power of your realm
• New Councilor Commands: No more idle advisers, as your councilors can put their skills to work while just sitting around at court