New to Giralda, I see. Well, it takes all sorts around here. Take that shifty-eyed weasel by the fire.
Oh, he acts looks like a simple merchant, peddling meager wares, but watch what you say around him. The Empire’s got ears everywhere...
See those two there? They seem all chummy now, but that’s only because Var is trying to convince Jarek to desert the navy in Thisbē and join
those lawless bastards who sail from the Spice Isles. I’m sure that one will kill the other before the week is out, once they’ve got what they want from each other.
Then there’s always the usual mercs; bastards who’d happily kill their own mothers for a coin. Oh, they say those twins from Brelan aren’t so bad,
but a merc is a merc, and money is all they see.
At least there're no damned elves here tonight. One got uppity last month when I insisted the
bastard slept in the stables. A damn generous offer for a half-breed, if you ask me!
Mind yourself if you head into the Wilds. It’s full of things that
would happily eat you and shit you out without a second thought. Even the people who hunt those things are more beast than civil.
Anyway stranger,
what'll it be: a room, or a drink?
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[attr="class","likedoinfo"]The Merchant Guild was established not long after the last of the Swabian Empire were driven out of Giralda, when peace finally returned to the land. The exact date remains debatable, mostly because there are many individual parties that claim to have founded the Guild. Generally, it is accepted the Guild was officially formed around 329 4th Age/Age of Solitude. The Merchant Guild’s influence reaches almost all corners of Giralda, save for the Wilds, where it is generally agreed civilized Giralda comes to an end. The Merchant Guild’s primary objective is to control and monopolize trade through Giralda. It is well known any decent, self respecting merchant who wanted to make good money and increase their influence forthwith would be a member of the Merchant Guild. The Merchant Guild, for the most part, trades in everything from simple spices and grog, to precious treasures and exotic animals. [break]
[attr="class","likedosub"]HISTORY
[attr="class","likedoinfo"]The exact date and the true founder(s) of the Merchant Guild have been debated since its inception. Every territory, save the Wilds, have laid claim that a merchant of their territory founded the Guild, but as the continent of Giralda was recovering from the Swabian invasion, the truth of the matter could not and now cannot be determined. What is known is that the Merchant Guild wasted no time spreading their influence throughout the territories.
Through the competition of trade between members of the Merchant Guild and those outside of it, the economy soon picked up again after the war, thanks to the Guild. As such, The Merchant Guild today delights in a rather prestigious reputation, and its members are thought of quite highly by many in the middle and upper classes.
Despite this, over the years, as the memory of the war faded, there have been Merchants who have come through with nothing but greed for wealth in their hearts, and preyed on small, struggling businesses in lower socioeconomic areas all over Giralda. As such, while the Merchant Guild may hold sway in the upper echelons of society, for the lower half, they are not so well respected and trusted. [break]
[attr="class","likedosub"]LOCATION
[attr="class","likedoinfo"]There is a Merchant Guild Charter Hall in most major cities throughout Giralda, except in the Wilds, where they hold no influence. [break]
[attr="class","likedosub"]MEMBERSHIP
[attr="class","likedoinfo"]Membership into the Merchant Guild is based on business wealth and potential, rather than personal wealth. Those wishing to join the Merchant Guild are expected to already have a lucrative trade or business that they can then bring to the wider Guild. You don’t show up empty handed. It is also expected that members ‘buy in’. Depending on how lucrative their trade/business is, the Merchant Guild will require a small percentage of that trade/business’s income. This serves as proof of wealth, loyalty, and collateral, in the event the trade/business collapses after membership is granted. [break]
[attr="class","likedosub"]RANKS
[attr="class","likedoinfo"]There are few ranks to speak of in The Merchant Guild; however, there is a minor hierarchy in terms of who governs goings-on and determines membership at the Guild Hall level. There is a Guild Hall Leader for every guild charter hall in almost every major city in Giralda, and all these leaders together make up the Guild Council, which has rarely had reason to come together for a number of years. For the most part, each Guild Hall operates on their own, but they contribute to the wider Guild itself. [break][break] THE CAPITOL Noria
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
[break] ANNORICA Galeros
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
Barataka
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
Haina
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
Cyn Dosa
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
[break] BRELEN Bergast
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
[break] DHOLEN SÛR Govindthal
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
Varinmol
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
Rothmar
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
[break] THISBĒ Orric
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
[break] TRISTON Sa'lee
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
[break] VANYAR Bersan
Guild Hall Leader: @user
Members: @user, @user, @user
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[attr="class","likedosub"]CONTACT
For any questions regarding The Merchant Guild and joining, please contact Ziggy, Skye or Fizz on discord, through PM, or leave a reply here.
