2009-10-12T18:54:54Z

Squirrel:

<code>'''The Rankings of Trades'''</code>

Whilst 'tis true that within each trade, one finds differing titles and accolades granted to the members of a given guild, nonetheless for the betterment of trade and understanding, we must have a commonality of titling.

For those who may find themselves ignorant of the finer distinctions between a three-knot member of the Sailors' Maritime Association and a second thaumaturge, this book shall serve as a simple introduction to the common cant used when members of differing guilds and trade organizations must trade with each other and must establish relative credentials.

Neophyte
Has shown interest in learning the craft and some meager talent.

Novice
Is practicing basic skills but has not bee(n) admitted to full standing.

Apprentice
A student of the discipline.

Journeyman
Warrented to practice the discipline under the eyes of a tutor.

Expert
A full member of the guild.

Adept
A member of the guild qualified to teach others.

Master
Acknowledged as qualified to lead a hall or business.

Grandmaster
Rarely a permanent title, granted in common parlance to those who have shown extreme mastery of their craft recently.

The Rankings of Trades

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The Major Trade Associations

2009-10-12T18:53:51Z

Squirrel:

<code>'''The Major Trade Associations'''</code>

There are ten major trade associations that operate legitimately in the lands of Britannia and among its trading partners. Many of these guilds are divided into local or specialty subguilds, who use the same colors but vary the heraldic pattern. There are many lesser trade associations that have closed membership, and one can join only by invitation. "Beltran's Guide to the Guilds" is the definitive text on the fulll range of guilds and other associations in Britannia, and I heartily recommend it.

In what follows I have attempted to bring together the known information regarding these guilds. I offer thee the name, typical membership, heraldic colors, known specialty organizaitons within the larger guild, and any known affiliations to other guilds, which often occur because of trade reasons.

League of Rangers
Members: rangers, bowyers, animal trainers
Colors: Red, gold, and blue

The Guild of Arcane Arts
Members: alchemists and wizards
Colors: blue and purple
Subguilds: Illusionists, Mages, Wizards
Affiliations: Healer's Guild

The Warrior's Guild
Members: mercenaries, soldiery, guardsmen, weapons masters, paladins
Colors: Blue and red
Subguilds: Cavalry, Fighters, Warriors
Affiliations: League of Rangers

Merchant's Association
Members: innkeepers, taverners, jewelers, provisioners
Colors: gold coins on a green field for Merchants, White & green for others
Subguilds: Barters, Provisioners, Traders, Merchants

Guild of Healers
Members: Healers
Colors: Green, gold, and purple
Affiliations: Guild of Arcane Arts

Mining Cooperative
Members: miners
Colors: blue and black checkers, with a gold cross
Affiliations: Order of Engineers

Order of Engineers
Members: tinkers and engineers
Colors: Blue, gold, and purple vertical bars
Affiliations: Mining Cooperative

Society of Clothiers
Members: tailors and weavers
Colors: purple, gold, and red horizontal bars

Maritime Guild
Members: fishermen, sailors, mapmakers, shipwrights
Colors: blue and white
Subguilds: Fishermen, Sailors, Shipwrights

Bardic Collegium
Members: bards, musicians, storytellers
Colors: Purple, red, and gold checkerboard

In addition to these aboveboard guilds, there is one other covert organization well known to exist, whose membership is likewise open to those who seek to apply. In some places where illegal activities are condoned more openly, they dare post their sigils publicly.

No law-abiding citizen would ever join a guild such as this, of course! Yet their existence must be acknowledged of the sake of completeness.

Society of Thieves
Members: beggers, cutpurses, assassins, and brigands
Colors: Red and black
Subguilds: Rogues (beggars), Assassins, Thieves