User Manual

The mayor must spend the taxes the city receives wisely. The income is for the benefit of the
city, so that watchtowers can be built and soldiers can be paid. Your main objective will be to
strengthen the economy of your city while offering the maximum possible security.
Being mayor makes you a prominent member of the Hanseatic League. You are known far beyond
the boundaries of your hometown. This might strengthen your ego, but there are certain
disadvantages, for your doings will be critically evaluated by all the influential members of the
League. To gain recognition, you must attack pirates more fiercely at times and perhaps
selflessly protect and support other towns.
Alderman
Alderman is the highest position attainable, as the Alderman is the president of the Hanseatic
League. You may only become a nominee if you are the mayor of your hometown. But there are
additional conditions: You must enjoy the highest possible social recognition in at least five
Hanseatic towns / Hanseatic offices.
Historically, the mayor of Lubeck automatically attained the position of Alderman. In ‘Patrician
II’, however, you get the chance to be elected Alderman no matter what town you rule over
– provided that you deserve it.
Losing an Office
As a trader, you should fear bankruptcy but never social descent. Once you become a patrician,
you will never again lose that status. However, this does not apply to offices (mayor or
Alderman). You can expect to be voted out of office at any time. But have no fear, for politicians
fall softly. A former mayor will become a simple patrician who can live a life of luxury and
self-centeredness once again. Of course, you can run for office again if you want to, provided that
your situation allows it.
An Alderman who is voted out of office still bears the title of mayor. Should the people no longer
want you as mayor, this initially has no impact on your status as Alderman. Only if you lose your
second office, too, will you have to get used to a life without substantial political power.
Founding a Family
In the beginning, you are young, unmarried and full of energy. You have other things in mind than
your private life, because after all, you want to have success. And your quest leaves little time
for serious relationships.
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