Book, Key & Translation
Rarely, you will receive an old locked book from the Trader. This
book can only be opened with a key received from the Fortune Teller.
Lastly, the book can only be read (translated) by the Abbot. The net
result is an increase of +2 gold per acre per month.
The Abbot
Every so often (once a day or so), you may be visited by the Abbot of a local monastery. He will ask for a donation of 10% of your current gold balance. If you give him the gold, one of several things will happen:
He will pass on a portion of the money to each of your direct subjects. These payments often total less than the donated amount (however they can total more depending on the rank of your subjects, especially if you've researched Disease), but it is one of the few ways to give gold to your direct subjects.
Each of your directs subjects will receive one acre of your personal land.
You will receive a "warm feeling" - and nothing else. No benefit to you or your subjects.
The Abbot may offer to translate your book.
The Abbot may leave leave a pair of Gold Bars on your doorstep. This happens rarely, but will occasionally happen if you have fully researched disease.
If you fully research disease the Abbot will ask for less money (5% of your total) and will always give to your subjects - no more "warm feelings".