A searchable list of CK3 named legendary artifacts and how to spawn them.
Legendary artifacts are unique treasures with powerful modifiers and rich histories. Each is spawned with its create_artifact effect, run in the console as effect create_artifact_<id>_effect = { OWNER = this } — or use the command builder below to pick an artifact and choose who receives it.
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A detailed work of scholarship analyzing the Buddha's teachings. Part of the Pali Canon.
This large vessel is where the holy fire, central to many of the ceremonies of the Zoroastrian faith, is lit. An old inscription speaks of the person who originally donated it to the priesthood.
This is an inkwell made from gold and coral. For a long time it has played a special role in the ceremonies of the Caliphate.
This red ruby, known as al-Hafir or 'the Hoof' is of a quality rarely seen in this world. It is sown unto a piece of silk with emerald rods forming a circle around it. Traditionally it has adorned the face of the Caliph's horse.
This is a ring adorned with a great ruby known as al-Jabal, or 'the Mountain'. The stone is of unparalleled size and it is said the ring itself has been worn by the Sassanian emperors of Persia.
This jeweled sword is said to have been made from a thunderbolt. It is kept in a gold inscribed cover, which it has rarely left due to its ceremonial significance in the caliphate.
The 'Honorable Crown' or 'Wrapping of Veneration' is the traditional processional crown of the Fatimid caliphs. It is adorned by the enormous jewel 'al-Yatima'.
Known as al-Yatima ('the Orphan'), this enormous pearl is said to be unlike any other in this world. An orphan among the families of gems and pearls.
This ancient set of laminated linen armor is said to have once belonged to Alexander the Great. While no longer fit for wear, the armor itself carries the legacy of the great conqueror, known from the Mediterranean to the edges of India.
This long Aruval is said to be so old that it is possible Karuppu Sami himself wielded it once.
This wooden string instrument has been passed down through many generations. Rumors claim it may even date to the days of Väinämöinen himself.
A ring said to be the very one worn by Angelica, known from the stories of Roland and Charlemagne. Its powers must have worn off, since it does not seem to bestow invisibility anymore, but it is still a magnificent symbol of this long gone princess.
This ancient, darkened spear has seen generations come and go. It is so old that many believe it to be the fabled spear Aram, known from the stories of Jangar.
A large stone chest said to be the original Ark of the Covenant, containing the stone tablets given to Moses by God.
This broken old spear is said to be a piece of the spear with which St. George killed the dragon of Beirut.
This is the legendary Babr-e Bayan, the armor worn by the Persian hero Rostam.
This white silk banner is inscribed with golden letters and wrapped around a golden lance. Traditionally this banner and its one sibling have been carried in Caliphal processions.
This naturalistic bronze head captures the features of a long dead ruler in great detail, appearing more like a sculpture than something cast in metal. The head is adorned with a crown to show the status of the depicted monarch.
An elegant throne from which the Byzantine rulers administer justice with wisdom equal to the Biblical King. Its most distinguished feature is the hidden mechanism that allows it to be risen as high as the ceiling and then lowered again.
This Khanda was made for ceremony rather than combat, and it has for generations acted as a reminder of the need to cut away the veil of ignorance.
This delicate piece of paper is covered in beautiful and very exact characters, clarity, and elegance emanate from the paper. While the scribe that drew this is unknown the craftsmanship is certainly excellent.
This is a stone that is said to have once fallen from the sky. Some claim it once belonged to Vishnu or the Naga King, and that it also brings prosperity to its owner.
This is a stone that is said to have once fallen from the sky. Some claim it was once held by the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Ksitigarbha, and that it also fulfills the wishes of those that possess it.
This is the ancient crown of Emperor Justinian: golden and inlaid with precious stones, it still holds all the authority and learning of the glorious ruler.
This is the crown of one of the finest tacticians the Imperial line has ever seen. Failure in wars west of the Empire, but conqueror toward the east.
This rectangular piece of clear rock crystal is almost perfectly transparent, and most of its surface is covered in intricate carvings. It is an object of great beauty, if unclear utility.
This is the legendary Cup of Jamshid: long-possessed by the ancient rulers of Persia, it is used for divination and contains an elixir of immortality.
This is claimed to be Curtana, the sword of Mercy. The legendary sword was once wielded by Tristan against Morholt. This would also be why the tip of the sword is missing, a piece lost to the thick skull of the Irish giant.
This intricate dagger is claimed to be the one that Rostam used to kill the white Daeva.
This is a wooden, ancient harp. It is rumored to be King David's harp, and to have mystical healing properties.
This is the legendary Derafsh Kaviani — the royal standard of the fallen Sassanid Empire. A symbol of identity and pride for the heirs of the Empire of Persia.
This is a collection of sayings of the Buddha, bound in a fine palm leaf manuscript.
A sword said to once belong to Egill Skallagrimsson, farmer, poet and warrior, known from Egill's Saga.
This short and heavy sword is claimed to be the legendary Durendal, hidden by Roland as his dying act, in an attempt to deny it to the enemies of the crown.
This is a set of eight small chests, each inside the other, with the relic of Buddha's Fingerbone placed in the central chest. The relic has been in use in welcoming ceremonies under successive Tang Emperors before these chests were made at the order of Emperor Yizong. Each chest is intricatly made in sandalwood, silver, gold and jade. The last chest is a four door pagoda in pure gold, housing the finger itself. The top of the pagoda is a lotus flower holding a golden pearl.
The "Wujing Zongyao" or 'Complete Essentials for the Military Classics' is a compilation of military knowledge with illustrations. Written by a team under Zeng Gongliang at the request of Emperor Renzong it covers a wide range of military technology and is meant to be a summary of the military classics for wider dissemination. Among the topics of the book are siege machines, naval warfare and formulas for how to make explosives.
There is nary a ruler in Britain who doesn't claim to have the true Excalibur. Wars are paid for by selling Excaliburs, and you must hope your guests don't catch another displaying the sword.
A huge gold nugget — its unparalleled size must be a sign of divine favor.
This exquisitely crafted dagger, hilted and sheathed in intricate gold inlaid with precious stones, is a prized possession of the Silla court, and is said to have come from lands far to the west.
This incense burner shows immense craftsmanship despite by all accounts being a very old Baekje dynasty object. The lid is adorned with a phoenix shaped knob and is encircled by 74 mountains casted in layers and the a rich cast of figures and scenery.
This enormous gem is said to have once adorned a temple statue, before being stolen away by a greedy intruder.
Edmund demanded he would become a Saint from the moment of his birth. Legends tell he was a King of East Anglia who volunteered as a sacrifice to the Vikings rather than let his people be slaughtered by them.
This ancient seal in Jade was created by Qin Shi Huang over a millennia ago after the unification of the warring states of China. The seal is said to have been carved out of the Heshibi, one of the most sacred imperial treasures that ever existed. The inscription reads: "Having received the Mandate of Heaven, may the emperor lead a long and prosperous life."
An impressive water-driven pipe organ which proudly hums the melodies of Greek past.
This is a small wooden sculpture depicting a deceased twin, believed to bring wealth and fortune if cared for by its family. It is adorned with elaborate, and quite high, hairdo.
This small horned statue is claimed to grant its owner success and victory.
This is the Mandylion, a cloth bearing a miraculous image of the face of Jesus, Christianity's first icon. Its origin is connected to king Abgar of Edessa.
