The City Servant

The City Servant

The City Servant gives his all to satisfy the Great Council of Lucerne and its concerns. No matter how much overtime or tedious work he has to do, he sticks to his task. As a well-read and educated citizen of the city, he is deeply interested in the history and political development of Lucerne. He also possesses an artistic eye and loves the colors and visual arts of the medieval period.
This flair was, among other things, what led the council to select him to review and consult the chronicle of Diebold Schilling the Younger. Since then, he can often be seen walking through the streets and squares of Lucerne with the book in hand.
He is well-versed in the chronicle and its creator and knows a few gossips.
The City Servant also often spends time in the courtyard of the Court Church of St. Leodegar and is happy to show it to anyone who is interested.

  • The city of Lucerne illustrated in the D. S. Chronicle
  • The chronicler's illustrious life
  • Art and colors of the Middle Ages
  • The Court Church and the Courtyard Quarter


The route of the Diebold Schilling Tour

Duration: ca. 120 minutes
Fitnesslevel: 🔵🔵️⚪️
Meeting Point: Vor dem Hotel des Balances
End: In der Nähe der Hofkirche St. Leodegar im Hof
 
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The Perfectionist in an Interview

What's your job like as a bailiff?
It's varied; the city and the Grand Council give you a lot to do. Sorting files, noting down discussions, reordering ink and writing supplies, investigating agreements, and sorting out finances. Diebold Schilling the Younger recently submitted his chronicle, which I need to read through and check for accuracy. It all sounds rather dry, but it isn't; it's varied, and the pay isn't bad either. There are others who work as rat catchers or idle minstrels.

What's your favorite tour?
I really like our medic's tour. You can tell that the gentleman was trained by Cysat. I also find the merchant tour interesting because of the trade, finances, and wines.

What's your favorite color?
Lucerne Blue!

Which illustration in the Schilling Chronicle do you like best?
There are several... but the one I like most is the one depicting King Sigismund's visit to the old outer Wegg Gate. So many details!

Sforza, Maximilian, or Charles VIII?
Currently... Charles VIII, although I used to lean more toward Sforza, but he's no longer around. So you mean Il Moro? You know, we here in Lucerne are simply happy when a ruler also means something good for us; that's changing.