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(The following guild structure is designed with the guilds future in mind, the current guild structure is less complex. The four active ranks are as follows; Initiate, Tradesman, Warden and Custodian.)

 

With a strict hierarchy installed to ensure the economic stability of its members individual businesses and encourage both status within the guild and an individual's proficiency in their chosen field its nine ranks are separated into three Houses. The Associates and the Initiates of the Gate House, the Tradesmen, Merchants, Masters and Stewards of the Master's House and the Ministers, Warden and Custodian of the Lodge House, however, whatever their trade, the members of the Lodge serve to facilitate a healthy economic environment  throughout Yliakum and in turn provide favourable vicissitudes for all.

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THE GATE HOUSE
 

The Gate House consists of two ranks, Associates and Initiates. Here the most recent of our members are given the opportunity to make friends and engage in the guilds community.

 

The Associates

While there are no specific requirements for this rank, other than a brief audience in order to ascertain suitability for both parties, our Associates are expected to meet the requirements for promotion to Initiate promptly. Although it is important that members of this rank have a particular profession they wish to pursue their first consideration should be familiarising themselves with their fellow guild members in person.

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The Initiates

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Members within this rank are required to have reached the rank of Associate and have one or more specific professions that they intend to pursue to mastery. They should also be well known among their fellow members and have become active within our community. Initiates are not expected to engage in any guild matters if they do not wish to do so and are free to concentrate on their own interests. However they are encouraged to utilise the permissions that come with this rank, communicating with other members and accommodating each others needs is the key to further promotion. Initiates are encouraged to request promotion to Tradesman or Merchant if they feel they have met the requirements so a preliminary meeting can be arrange.

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THE MASTERS HOUSE

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The ranks of the Masters House are made up of the Tradesmen, Merchants, Masters and Stewards. While the Tradesmen, Merchants and Masters have their own affairs to attend to the rank of Steward carries additional responsibilities regarding guild matters and are required to work closely with the Lodge House.

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The Tradesmen

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A member of the Initiates will be required to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of their preferred profession before being promoted to this rank. The Tradesmen are expected to trade within the guild whenever possible and are obliged to do so when required by the Lodge House.

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The Merchants

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A member of the Initiates will be required to demonstrate a proven record of success with the services that they provide. They are expected to trade within the guild whenever possible and are obliged to do so when required by the Lodge House.
 

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The Masters

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The rank of Master is a highly regarded position among the members of The Lodge and applicants must provide evidence of the mastery of their profession. In addition they must be prepared to engage in markets outside of the Dome by means of access to the Winch. Tradesmen and Merchants are encouraged to request promotion into this rank once they are able to meet the requirements.
 

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The Stewards

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The members among this rank hold an important position within the guild, not only have they mastered two or more professions but have shown a certain loyalty to The Lodge by their actions. Their added responsibilities include the role of mentor to the members of their own House and those of the Gate House and are able to recommend the promotion of members by consulting with the members of the Lodge House. They are expected to assist in any guild matters such as traditional ceremonies and events.

 

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THE LODGE HOUSE

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The guild is managed and administered by the members of the Lodge House, the Ministers ensuring that clear communications are maintained between the guild and the Warden or Custodian. These final two positions are held to prevent any one member having complete administrative control over our fraternity.

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The Ministers

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Our Ministers are the administrators of the guild, those that hold the ethos and traditions of The Lodge close to their hearts. Working closely with the Stewards they should make themselves familiar with the strengths among the guilds membership and make arrangements accordingly. They are responsible for ensuring members that may be of advantage to each other are introduced. While already being masters of a number of professions they are noted for their imaginative approach to business, they might be described as the entrepreneurs of the guild. Their added responsibilities include the arrangement of the guilds traditional ceremonies and events, while they, being privy to a great deal of the guilds business, are also expected to protect the integrity of such information. Any of the Ministers that, intentionally or otherwise, is deemed by the Lodge House to have failed in the protection of the guilds privacy will be demoted to the rank of Associate or, in extreme cases, be removed from the guild immediately.
 

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The Warden

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The rank of Warden is a solitary position acting as the Custodian in their absence on behalf of the Lodge House. The Warden carries the same responsibilities as the Custodian, the guilds figurehead, and acts as ambassador to The Lodge among Yliakum's citizens, guilds and organisations including the Octarchy.

 

The Custodian

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In its origin The Lodge's Custodian was appointed by the guilds founding Members, a tradition that manifests itself today with the Custodian being appointed by the members of the Lodge House, from the members of the Lodge House. This solitary rank acts as the guilds figurehead with the responsibility of presiding over the guilds traditional ceremonies. Although the rank carries a monthly, one circle, guild subscription the position is not subject to the strict notice of absence regulating the lower ranks. However, the Lodge House can begin proceedings to replace the Custodian if absent for more than six months with the assistance of the Octarchy. The member in question should then be demoted to the rank of Associate by the newly appointed Custodian.
 

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