Ck3 Map 867 -

Because many cultures haven't researched advanced shipbuilding, the Vikings' "Longships" innovation gives them almost exclusive access to the world's major rivers, allowing them to raid deep into the heart of Europe and Russia.

In 867, the highest development is found in Constantinople, Baghdad, and Rome. Playing near these "Cradles of Civilization" speeds up cultural innovations. ck3 map 867

The 867 map has more independent rulers (roughly 1,200+) than the 1066 start (around 900). This means: The 867 map has more independent rulers (roughly

Divided into three great rival empires—the Pratihara, the Rashtrakuta, and the Pala. India features exceptionally high development, unique elephant cultural men-at-arms, and wealthy farmland terrain. It operates almost like an entirely self-contained mega-game. It operates almost like an entirely self-contained mega-game

Unlike 1066, the Holy Roman Empire does not exist yet; you have to forge it yourself. The Rise of the Abbasids and Byzantines