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Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi, created by Effenberg and Talbot, is a multi-volume work detailing many notable people and occurrences throughout the history of the continent and the world in general. Fragments of this fictional book are sometimes used as introductions to stories or chapters in Sapkowski's works. It was generally considered to be a piece of Nilfgaardian propaganda and the information in it is highly selective, subjective and not particularly scientifically rigourous. Those fragments have, so far, apparently featured the following:

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Note that these first two excerpts have been inexpertly translated from the French translation of the original Polish!

Congreve, Estella vel Stella, – The daughter of Otto of Congreve, married to the old Count Liddertal. Upon the death of the latter, rapidly recovered, managed her inheritance most judiciously, amassing for herself a not inconsiderable fortune. Enjoying the esteem of the emperor Emhyr var Emreis (sic), she was considered a person of great importance by the court. While she had no official duties, it was generally believed that the emperor was in the habit of paying considerable attention to her words and opinions. Because of her close personal relationship with the young Empress Cirilla Fiona (sic), whom she loved like her own daughter, she was jokingly referred to as the "Imperial mother-in-law". She outlived both the Emperor and the Empress, and died in 1331; as to her huge fortune, it fell to distant relatives on the Liddertal side of the family, called the Whites; being stupid and short-sighted, they squandered every bit of their inheritance.

Effenberg and Talbot
Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi, Volume III

Kerack, city located in the north of the kingdom of Cidaris, at the mouth of the Adalatte river. Formerly captial of the independent kingdom of K.; following the inept rule and the extinction of the ruling line, the kingdom dwindled, lost its standing and was eventually annexed and divided among its neighbours. The city has a port, numerous factories, a lighthouse; It has close to 2000 habitants.

Effenberg and Talbot
Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi, Volume VIII

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+* [[Kerack (city)|Kerack]]
-== Excerpts ==
+== Excepts ==
-Note that these excerpts have been inexpertly translated from the French translation of the original Polish!
+Note that these first two excerpts have been inexpertly translated from the French translation of the original Polish!
-: '''''Congreve, Estella vel Stella''', – The daughter of Otto of Congreve, married to the old Count Liddertal. Upon the death of the latter, rapidly recovered, managed her inheritance most judiciously, amassing for herself a not inconsiderable fortune. Enjoying the esteem of the emperor Emhyr var Emreis (sic), she was considered a person of great importance by the court. While she had no official duties, it was generally believed that the emperor was in the habit of paying considerable attention to her words and opinions. Because of her close personal relationship with the young Empress Cirilla Fiona (sic), whom she loved like her own daughter, she was jokingly referred to as the "Imperial mother-in-law". She outlived both the Emperor and the Empress, and died in 1331; as to her huge fortune, it fell to distant relatives on the Liddertal side of the family, called the Whites; being stupid and short-sighted, they squandered every bit of their inheritance.''
+:: '''''Congreve, Estella vel Stella''', – The daughter of Otto of Congreve, married to the old Count Liddertal. Upon the death of the latter, rapidly recovered, managed her inheritance most judiciously, amassing for herself a not inconsiderable fortune. Enjoying the esteem of the emperor Emhyr var Emreis (sic), she was considered a person of great importance by the court. While she had no official duties, it was generally believed that the emperor was in the habit of paying considerable attention to her words and opinions. Because of her close personal relationship with the young Empress Cirilla Fiona (sic), whom she loved like her own daughter, she was jokingly referred to as the "Imperial mother-in-law". She outlived both the Emperor and the Empress, and died in 1331; as to her huge fortune, it fell to distant relatives on the Liddertal side of the family, called the Whites; being stupid and short-sighted, they squandered every bit of their inheritance.''
-: Effenberg and Talbot<br />''Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi'', tome III
+:: Effenberg and Talbot<br>''Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi'', Volume III
+:: '''''Kerack''', city located in the north of the kingdom of Cidaris, at the mouth of the Adalatte river. Formerly captial of the independent kingdom of '''K.'''; following the inept rule and the extinction of the ruling line, the kingdom dwindled, lost its standing and was eventually annexed and divided among its neighbours. The city has a port, numerous factories, a lighthouse; It has close to 2000 habitants.''
-: '''''Delannoy, Flourens''' (1432–1510) – Linguist and historian. Born in Vicovaro, secretary and libraian to the imperial court from 1460 to 1475. Tireless researcher into legends and folklore, author of numerous important treasises considered to be seminal works of linguistic history and literature from the northern regions of the Empire. Among his most important works, one could cite: ''[[Myths and Legends of the Nordlings]]'', ''[[Fairytales and Stories]]'', ''[[Surprise or the Myth of Elder Blood]]'', ''[[The Witcher Saga]]'', as well as ''[[The Witcher and the Witcheress, or a search unending]]''. Beginning in 1476, he officiates as professor at the academy of Castell Graupian where he dies in 1510.''
-: Effenberg and Talbot<br />''Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi'', tome IV
+:: Effenberg and Talbot<br>''Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi'', Volume VIII
+{{BookQuote|TS|267||'''Delannoy''', Flourens, linguist and historian b. 1432 in Vicovaro, in the years 1460– 1475 secretary and libraian to the imperial court. Indefatiguable scholar  of legends and folktales, he wrote many treasises considered classics of ancient language and literature of the Empire's northern regions. His most important works are: ''[[Myths and Legends of the Nordlings|Myths and Legends of the Peoples of the North]]''; ''[[Fairytales and Stories|Fairy Tales and Stories]]''; ''[[The Surprise, or the Myth of the Elder Blood]]''; ''[[A Saga about a Witcher]]'', and ''[[The Witcher and the Witcher Girl, or the Endless Search]]''. From 1476 professor at the academy in Castell Graupian, where d. 1510.''
+Effenberg and Talbot, </i>Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi<i>, Volume IV}}
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-: '''''Houvenaghel, Dominik Bombastus''' (1239–1301) – Became rich in the province of Ebbing by conducting large-scale enterprises; set up business in Nilfgaard. Already respected by previous emperors, he was elevated to the rank of viscount and ''zupparius salis'' of Venendal by Jan Calveit; as reward for services rendered, the office of mayor was awarded. Faithful counsellor to the emperor, Houvenaghel benefitted from his full confidence and took part in many public affairs. Already in Ebbing, he had indulged in many charity ventures, spending considerable sums of money to support the needy and the poor and to build orphanages, hospitals and daycare facilites. A great lover of fine art and sports, he had a theatre and a stadium built in the capital, both of which bore his name. He was a model of propriety, honesty and respectability in mercantile circles.''
+{{BookQuote|TS|111||'''Houvenaghel, Dominik Bombastus''', b. 1239, became rich in Ebbing conducting trade on a great scale and settled in Nilfgaard; respected by previous emperors, he was appointed burgrave and director of mines in Venendal by emperor Jan Calveit, and as reward for services rendered was given the office of mayor of Neveugen. A faithful imperial advisor, '''H,''' had the emperor's favour and also participated in many public affairs, d. 1301. While still in Ebbing, '''H.''' was engaged in numerous charitable works, supported the needy and impoverished, and founded orphanages, hospitals and nurseries, putting up plentiful sums for them. A great enthusiast of the fine arts and sport, he founded a comedic theatre and stadium in the capital, both of which bore his name. He was regarded as amodel of probity, honesty and mercantile decency.''
-: Effenberg and Talbot<br />''Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi'', tome VII
+Effenberg and Talbot, </i>Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi'<i>, Volume VII}}