Gifts of the Dome

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Founded: 2010 (?)
Current Leader: Elady
Website: http://giftsofthedome.guildlaunch.com/

The Gifts of the Dome guild is made up of those people who make all or part of their living from collecting and gathering the natural resources of Ylikum. Hunters and fishermen who collect and sell animal parts and meat, miners who collect the mineral resources, Harvesters and herbalists who collect the plant resources of the land and farmers who grow plants we use for food. Since each member depends on the natural resources to make their living each member has a deep interest in making sure those resources are not abused or misused. When discovering abuse and misuse members will work to stop the abuse to the best of their ability. Members are also interested in establishing profitable and reliable markets for the goods and resources they collect. This can involve setting up contracts with crafters to supply the resources the crafter needs, setting up a store to sell the good supped by all guild members, or providing the good people might need on a as needed basis. The guild provides education to member to help them become better at their chosen craft with the idea that a better educated hunter or gather will make better use of the resources of the land and be more efficient and profitable in their endeavors.

History

Life in Yliakum depends on the ability of the people to make good use of the natural resources of the land. Weapon and armor makers need metals in order to create their wares. Cooks need various plants and animal parts to make the food that sustains the population. Alchemists need plants and herbs to create their potions that help cure the sick or heal the injured. A skilled sword crafter can either use up their valuable time by mining their own ores or they can concentrate on their craft and use their time to make better and more weapons. The gathers of the natural resources allow the specialized crafters to devote more time to perfecting their craft and producing valuable items for the population.

Those who specialized in hunting, gathering and mining realized that they could become more efficient if they worked together, to share their secrets about the best places to mine or the best way to hunt different creatures. By working together they could also help establish a more consistent market for the goods they sell. After much discussion and some initial efforts to work together the Gifts of the Dome guild was established. since the establishment of the guild the members have worked to help educate those who are new to the field of hunting and gathering and have worked to establish relations with merchants and customers to set up dependable and profitable markets.

Members

Membership in the guild is open to anyone who makes their living, in full or in part, from mining, hunting, gathering or farming. members are expected to donate to the guild either by taking part in guild events, such as markets, or helping run the guild shop, or donating a portion of the goods they collect/gather to the guild. New members will get help in the form of education and advice from the older members. All members benefit form the contracts the guild sets up with merchants and customers. Even though the Gifts of the Dome was created as a business, we are a Roleplaying guild. We ask all of our members to participate in guild roleplays including guild events, elections, trading, and general development of character.

Guild structure

Guild ranks are based on either your primary profession or your primary role in helping run the guild. Guild ranks are:

  • Mining
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Harvesting
  • Guardian - Sort of like the guild guards, to help defend the guild and guild members.
  • Organizer - Primarily in charge of organizing guild events and participation of the guild in outside events like market days.
  • Ambassador - Responsible for maintaining relations with other guilds and negotiations of business contracts with potential customers.
  • Councilor - The people who give advice to the guild leader and who help run the guild when the leader isn't around.
  • Overseer - The elected head of the guild.

The guild leader is elected by the full membership from one of the members in the Guardian, Organizer, Ambassador or Councilor ranks. Elections for guild leader are held annually.