User Manual

Hanseatic info
Here you are informed about the political leadership of the Hanseatic League. The following can
be looked into:
• the name and hometown of the current Alderman
• the date of the next Hanseatic League meeting, which includes the election of the Alderman
• the names of a maximum of four nominees as well as their ranks, their reputation, and their
hometowns
• the date of the next extraordinary meeting and its topic (if planned)
Conference room
This is where meetings of the Hanseatic League take place. Therefore, this option is only available
shortly before the meetings take place. Such meetings always take place in the town hall of
the current Alderman’s hometown.
Rathskeller
The Rathskeller is a customary restaurant in the cellar of a town hall, where traditional food is
served. Today’s menu will be shown if you choose this option. Those who are particular about
their status will have lunch at the Rathskeller.
The Guild
Don’t mistake this for the traders’ guild, which every trader must be a
member of to be able to do business. The guild in question here is a meetingplace,
an association of rich patricians that has branches in every Hanseatic
town. You do not necessarily have to be a member of this guild, but the
advantages you get are considerable, e.g. the ability to take part in
expeditions and auctions, and the respect that the guild’s members enjoy.
But do think twice before you join the guild of every city, as that can get rather expensive. The
entrance fees are lowest in your hometown, so a membership there is surely worthwhile. But to
be elected Alderman, you will have to join the guild of the corresponding (the current
Alderman’s??) city.
Join
If you are not yet a member, this option is enabled. Naturally, you will require a certain status
before your membership is accepted. Once all the conditions are satisfied, you get to join the
guild.
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