Get ready to dive deeper into ancient knowledge with 'Scholars of the South Tigris: Body of Books'. In this expansion, the Caliph has decreed that medicine is the priority of the hour, drawing doctors and scholars from far and wide to share revolutionary scrolls and discoveries. If you already enjoyed the base game's vibe, things just got more interesting: the expansion introduces the concept of publishing books, allowing you to turn your research into permanent works.

What changes in practice? The biggest addition is the black Medicine Research Track, which brings new challenges and paths of progression. Additionally, new black dice enter the fray, adding more strategic layers to the worker placement. The focus here is clearly on engine building; the goal is to create clever combinations between your retired translators and your published works. It's the kind of expansion that doesn't just add content but refines the experience, providing more depth for those who love to plan every move and optimize knowledge production.

If you enjoy the feeling of building an intellectual empire, where every published book opens doors to new possibilities, Body of Books is the perfect upgrade. The interaction between hand management, dice rolling, and technological progression makes the game denser and more rewarding. It's your chance to turn your library into a center of medical and scientific excellence, consolidating your legacy in the heart of the medieval Arab world. Can you coordinate your scholars to publish the most influential works of the era?