Cryptoquip Answer for 08/27/2018

QXB MDFXL MTXDM ZPQ ZFV RDMG FBDIN FN VNMDKONPDKAKO RFMAQTV LDNFXV: NPD PQXG MQLFK NDLIDMDM.

TODAY’S CLUE: X = L

ANSWER: OLD REALM RULER WHO WAS VERY ADEPT AT STRENGTHENING VARIOUS METALS: THE HOLY ROMAN TEMPERER.