User Manual

The Trial
The Charge
No matter where you are, the prosecutor will find you. An official letter will inform you why legal
proceedings have been instituted against you.
The Verdict
After one or two weeks, a verdict will be reached – you don’t have to be present in court. If you
have not taken any actions previously, you probably won’t avoid some form of punishment. A
conviction always means an entry in the public chronicle – a kind of pillory…
Guilt and Redemption
You could be charged if you have been involved in any of the following:
Contact with Criminals
Those who fraternize with criminals like arms dealers, burglars or pirates are risking a charge if
they are spotted by honest citizens. The price you pay for losing your innocence: a small fine
and a loss of recognition in the cities involved.
Ignoring a Boycott
Ignoring boycotts of the Hanseatic League can be expensive. If you are convicted, expect a medium
fine and a loss of recognition in every town.
Piracy
If you secretly act as a pirate, don’t expect to get away with it. A high fine will have to be paid
and the word of your wrongdoing will spread throughout the Hanseatic League.
Hired Burglar is caught
If a burglar you hired is caught, he will probably squeal. Being the initiator, you will have to pay
a high fine and bear a loss of recognition in the city where the crime was committed and in your
hometown.
Hired Pirate is caught
The same applies to pirates you hired. You will lose your reputation as an honorable man and
lots of money.
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