Three authorities, three ranks each. You contest the next rank up with one press, and you may hold ranks on all three at once, though each rank you hold on one weakens your case on the other two. Only the Board demands a shop.
The Alderman's BoardWard Alderman → Board Senior → Board Speaker.
Press O to stand. You need a shop. Your strength in a contest is your commoner standing, plus a hundredth of your purse (at most 40), plus half of Alderman Vel's regard, plus 8 as a guild member.
Ranks
| Rank | Standing | Purse | Contest difficulty | Lose seat below |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Alderman | 15 | 1200 Bits | 20 | standing 5 |
| Board Senior | 35 | 4500 Bits | 60 | standing 15 |
| Board Speaker | 85 | 13000 Bits | 90 | standing 25 |
Meeting a rank's requirements only lets you stand; winning takes strength. Your chance is 0% until your strength comes within 18 of the rank's difficulty, then rises 5% a point, and reaches 100% once your strength beats the difficulty. The button shows the chance before you press it. Every rank you hold on another authority costs 15 strength. A lost bid cools the patron, and you get one bid per rank each day.
The CrownCrown Factor → Harbor-Master → Chamberlain's Officer.
Press C to court it. Your strength is a hundredth of your purse (at most 80) plus half of Clerk Oresby's regard.
Ranks
| Rank | Purse | Patron regard | Contest difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Factor | 500 Bits | 0 | 30 |
| Harbor-Master | 2000 Bits | 25 | 60 |
| Chamberlain's Officer | 2500 Bits | 40 | 90 |
Meeting a rank's requirements only lets you stand; winning takes strength. Your chance is 0% until your strength comes within 18 of the rank's difficulty, then rises 5% a point, and reaches 100% once your strength beats the difficulty. The button shows the chance before you press it. Every rank you hold on another authority costs 15 strength. A lost bid cools the patron, and you get one bid per rank each day.
The SecretariatArchivist → Senior Archivist → Charter-Keeper.
Press S to seek it. Your strength is six per achievement you have earned in this life, plus half of Solvath Brennaveth's regard, plus 12 when Aldis Thornvast backs you. A Secretariat seat is held for life.
Ranks
| Rank | Achievements | Patron regard | Contest difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archivist | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| Senior Archivist | 10 | 25 | 55 |
| Charter-Keeper | 14 | 40 | 80 |
Meeting a rank's requirements only lets you stand; winning takes strength. Your chance is 0% until your strength comes within 18 of the rank's difficulty, then rises 5% a point, and reaches 100% once your strength beats the difficulty. The button shows the chance before you press it. Every rank you hold on another authority costs 15 strength. A lost bid cools the patron, and you get one bid per rank each day.
