Edicts & Privileges

Overview

Edicts and Privileges are policies that players can introduce which have wide effects on the management of the village. Both Edicts and Privileges are unlocked in tiers 2, 3 and 4 of the Progression Tree; Edicts in the Common Path, and Privileges in the paths of their respective Estates. They can be applied in the Edicts and Privileges page of the Royal Book (F2).

Most Edicts and Privileges are immediately available for selection once a slot has been unlocked, but some must be unlocked by completing certain Quests. Once an Edict or Privilege has been chosen, it can only be changed once the Bailiff, Monastic Emissary or Royal Courtier has completed the related mandate in the Mandates tab.

Edicts

Edicts affect the overall function of the village.

Edict	Effects
Contractual Wage	Decrease the cost of every mandate by 50%. Decrease the time of every mandate by 50%.
Stonework Promotion	Yields of Stone, Iron Ore, Gold Ore, Marble and Quartz are increased by 50%. Yields of Berries, Fish, Wheat, Boar and Milk are decreased by 50%.
Sturdy Material	Upkeep of Production Building Parts is decreased by 50%.
Careful Planning	Refund 50% of the Tools used after constructing a Building Part.
Bulk Trade	Trade quantity bonus of 80% from villages with Clergy, Kingdom and Labour allegiance. Trade price penalty of -20% from villages with Clergy, Kingdom and Labour allegiance.

Privileges

Privileges are largely concerned with the function of the village as it concerns the Estates.

Labour Privileges

	Labour Privileges
Merchant League	Trade price bonus of 10% from villages with Labour allegiance.
Civic Chores	Labour buildings upkeep reduced by 25%.
Fair Reputation	Newcomers ignore the happiness immigration factor.
Additional Taxation	You can have 1 more concurring tax without penalty.
Dutiful Payers	Residential taxation happiness effect is decreased by 25%.
Family Business	Every time you trade with a village of Labour allegiance, you gain 1 influence with its Estate.
Merchandise Taxes	Unlock Merchandise Taxes on Market Stalls. Unlockable via Quest event: May be triggered by having upgraded trade routes to a certain level (unconfirmed)

Kingdom Privileges

	Kingdom Privileges
Economic Alliance	Trade price bonus of 10% from villages with Kingdom allegiance.
Protection Taxation	While a company is deployed on a military mission, Taxation cumulation speed is increased by 50%.
Inherited Land	For every 5 territories you purchase while this effect is active, redeem 1 for free.
King's Accolade	If a Knight dies during a military mission, a new one immigrates to your village.
Stately Contribution	Kingdom buildings upkeep is reduced by 25%.

Clergy Privileges

	Clergy Privileges
Trade Covenant	Trade price bonus of 10% from villages with Clergy allegiance.
Pious Fasting	Monastic Food Need satisfaction for Monastics lasts 25% longer.
Tithe Taxes	Unlocks Tithe Taxes on Churches.
Parish Grant	Clergy buildings upkeep reduced by 25%.
Good Neighbour	Every time you trade with a village of Clergy allegiance, you gain 1 influence with its Estate.
Seal of Prestige	Trade bonus of 50% when selling Wine Unlockable via quest event: May be triggered by building 5 wineries (unconfirmed)