Just a few quick questions.

Hey everyone! I am still fairly new to the game, so I have a few questions about this game still. Not in any order of importance are:

• Do raised levy's reinforce or is that a feature only for mercenaries?

• How do I fabricate claims to duchies and other kingdoms? Right now my Chancellor only fabricates claims on counties, and it gets a little tiring at this late stage in the game.

• How can I enable the events that appear at the top of the screen? I accidentally disabled a few instead of hiding them, and now I can't find the option to re-enable them, and they are quite important to the awareness of my game.

• When I send my council clergy to spread cultural tech, should I put him on my capital or on surrounding counties?

• How do I stop the vikings form looting me? They come every year, and I hate chasing them all of my kingdom trying to kill them.

• I am playing as England right now, can I loot and pillage, or is that only for the Nords?

• Is there a way to undermine an enemy kingdom or empire? I want their vassals to hate them and raise up against them or leave the empire.

• What should my crown authority be at?

• Should I make an anti-pope?

Thanks for any advice and help you can give.

I love this subreddit.

EDIT: One more thing, how can I make a mercenary captain my vassal?

Also, how fast should I be expanding my kingdom and how large should I make it?

And what should I do with my kingdoms outside of my realm, such as Jerusalem or those that I inherit?

Also, I try to invite nobles or commoners to my court if they have high council skills, but sometimes they like their liege too much. Is there a way to get them to hate their liege?

And one more thing: How do I get the Pope to hate my enemies more so that I can get them excommunicated?

Before I forget: Where can I find my list of expenses? Right now, I only know how much I am losing a month, but not why.