Ascend from the role of a simple craftsman to the Doge of Venice as you form close alliances with powerful houses, conquer city markets with exquisite goods and win the hearts of Venetians with generous gestures. Avoid the path of your enemies, or hire powerful mercenaries to lend authority to your demands. Whether in Venice itself or in the competing city of Trieste - you will need all of your cunning to survive when trading and scheming! Enjoy the real-life experience of one of the most innovative games of all-time!