The Exalted Guild of the Fae-Touched Artisans
From Changeling Venue
(Please feel free to add your character's name to the appropriate list of the guild and sign up for the email list at the bottom of the page)
"So you want that by next Friday, right?... Well, it will be tough but I'm sure I can get it done by then... for the right price."
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Guild's History
( more coming soon pending background ties and approvals)
A few years ago (2001), seeing the void that existed in The Fae-Touched society, a group of like minded Artisans of some prominence formed a small network of Wholesalers and vendors they all used, as well as some of the best Artists and Crafters from around the world. What resulted was The Exalted Guild of the Fae-Touched Artisans. As the Guild grew so did its prominence in the world of the Changelings.
After a few years and an influx of members, the guild decided to institute a policy of "Craft Unions" within its ranks, such as a union for smiths, tailors and the like. This was just an organized group of individuals that work on similar or the same crafts and are made up from all ranks of the guild. These unions help each other to understand different facets of their craft as well as having a deeper connection based on similar goals and tasks.
Artisan's Code
(More coming soon)
Oath of the Guilded Crafter
(this is only a code of conduct rather then an Oath made with pledgecraft, no mechanics)
- Must adhere to all of the rules and regulations of the Exalted Guild of the Fae-Touched Artisan
- Must give a fair price for crafts and services rendered. A fair monetary value, an appropriate sized boon, an appropriate pledge, or a trade of some item roughly of the same monetary value of the item(s) or services rendered to the patron. Never short change the patrons.
- Do not sell to those deemed unworthy of our services, by the Grandmasters of the guild, such as Loyalists, banished True-Fae, bounty hunters, and the like.
Joining the Guild
(before play starts ignore the 3rd tenet of joining the guild. This will only take effect after play begins.)
There are very few requirements to joining The Artisan's Guild, but there are a few.
1) Must be a Craftsman, a Raw Materials Supplier, Artist that creates some physical work of art, or a patron of the arts.
2) Must Adhere to the Artisan's Code
3) Upon joining the Guild one must take the position of Apprentice or Artisan and study under either a Grandmaster Artisan or Master Artisan of his or her chosen craft. (One may also take an apprenticeship under a Master Artisans or Grandmaster Artisans of other crafts as well, and are encouraged to do so.) These Apprentices and Artisans are released from their apprenticeships after one year and a day, from first joining the guild and will then be given the title of Master Artisan. The exception to this is the Raw Materials Suppliers and the Patrons of the Arts, who are welcomed into the guild but may never rise in the ranks of Artisan unless they take an apprenticeship with one of the Masters or Grandmasters of the guild for the appointed year and a day.
Unions
Grand Master's Round Table
Their job as Grand Masters is to keep the guild running smoothly.
While this is not a more formal Union within the Guild of the Fae-Touched Artisan, it is a special group of individuals that span the gauntlet with there craft specialties. The individuals in this Union are the life's blood and driving force behind the operations of the guild. They work together to set policy for the aspects of business that the guild controls, such as membership, fair payments, arbitration between clients and crafter (or between crafter and crafter), any pledges of the guild, and (to a limited extent) clientel.
The GrandMaster's Round Table choses its members from amoungst the ranks of the Artisans and Master Artisans ranks and only when they need to replace a lost member or when they want to bestow a great honor on a member. They must reach a unanimous vote to extend an invite to join the group. They are always a group of an odd number and proportionate to the membership of the guild.
Smiths
Forgemasters Union: Designed to provide a certification of basic competency in metal working. Union membership signifies to all potential clients that the holder can perform the requested metal working commissions with professionalism and skill.
Prerequisites: Crafts x3, Specialty: Metal Working or something similar
Tailors
Seamster's Union: Designed to let the clientel know that the individual that claims membership within this Union has mastered the techniques of sowing fine clothing, mundane or hedgespun.
Prerequisites: Crafts x3, Specialty: Sewing or something similar
Brewers
The Union of Brewers and Vintners: Crafters of the finest and most potent Spirits, liquors, and imbibables. Members of the Union of Brewers and Vintners have an honored tradition of support and training to newer members.
Prerequisites: Crafts x3, Specialization: Brewing or the like.
Members and Ranks
Grandmaster Artisan
The GrandMaster Artisans are the Driving force, the backbone of the Guild. They make the final decisions on who goods are denied to (Such as known Loyalists, banished True-Fae, and know bounty hunters) and arbitration on price disputes (in their given field). As well as being Masters of their given trade.
- Malic Stitch - A quiet and very polite member of the Winter court. Know for his incredible Hedgespun Clothes and Armor.
- Paladin - An Autumn Court toymaker who specializes in dolls.
- Shula - An Autumn Court Glass Blower
- Wayland Smith - A Summer Court Wizened Smith who specializes in crafting Arms and Armor. Fame x3 as Legendary Smith
- Mavis Thornsby - Elder Brewer, mentor to many, grumpy old nag.
Master Artisan
Master Artisans are just that, Masters of their given trade. They take on apprentices as well as craft goods and preform repairs to the items of their field of craft.
- Longshot Casey Delroy - is a master at making blades and gun's and armor and mask's
- Gerri Williams - A Summer Court Elemental who can build a motorcycle from the ground up with by herself, she does custom body work and some of the most detailed custom paint jobs known to man.
- Ronyo Cruxis - Owner of Ronyo's Enchanted Apparel in downtown Omaha, NE. Known for her original Hedgespun pieces of apparel and armor. Former apprentice of Malic's.
- Killswitch - A Autumn Court Wizened Smith known for his tricked-out motorcycles and specialty in Mini-Cooper Drag Cars. Oh, and he can masterfully craft you a full-blown New Identity too.
- Nilbog Talo-Brax - A Summer Court Wizened Smith famed for his "mo Daka-Daka, xtra Shooty, supa Killy Bitz" weapons upgrades.
- Arista - A Spring Court Wizened Artist known for her skills in tailoring with *all* materials.
- Rigger - Rigger is a Winter Court elemental who prizes precision and fine crafts. He works on clocks, watches, music boxes and various clever little devices.
- Shane Darkpool - The Spring Court Brewer is widely known for his skill with spirits and drink, as well as his craft of song and story.
- Hyacinth Greene - A Winter Court Wizened Artist Painter who is famed for being able to pour ones sorrow onto canvas
- Renn - An Autumn Court Wizened Artist/Smith who lacks emotion in almost all but her jewelry. A master smith of gold, silver, bronze, copper, and brass.
- Ryhoz_Whately - An Autumn court Master of Sculpture - Known for both Craft and conveyance of emotion into his works. He is Rumored to have actually sculpted some of the Elementals while still under his keeper.
- Doctor Faust - A Spring Court Wizened Chirurgeon known for his affinity for robotics, other metalwork, and his terrible bedside manner.
- Johnny "The Wrench" Nelson - A member of The Tolltaker Knighthood, The Wrench has been their armor and gunsmith for some years now. It is said he also makes more special items but none know for sure or they are not telling. He also freelances his work to those that can meet his prices or terms. (played by Byron McCullough)
Artisan
Artisans are skilled craftsmen that have been released from an apprenticeship (of a year and one day) but have not yet risen to the level of a Master of their given trade. They are expected to work hard to master their given profession and provide goods of their fields to patrons and members of the Lost community whenever possible (given a fair price for their work, of course).
- Arien Wynters - Renaissance Faire jeweler specializing in silver and stone work. Most of necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings have a celtic or nature/seasonal theme to them. During off season based out of Atlantic City with a shop on the boardwalk.
- Rya Ousel - Renaissance, theatre and reenactment costumes, and cabaret/bellydance outfits. Travels the Ren Faire circuit in season, off season works in Atlantic City, often as dance trainer/choreographer or wardrobe and creation.
- Nycto Feraz, Nightmares for Sale - Film Maker, and Dream Crafter. Whatever the form, Fear is his subject.
- Jingle - Beautiful stage costumes and everyday clothing, both hedgespun and mundane. Works on a strictly commission basis. Residing in Atlanta, GA.
- Romeo Tempus - Photographer. Time can be controlled for that one shot to capture all the beauty in the world.
Apprentice
Apprentices are craftsmen that are learning a given trade. They study for no less then one year and one day under either a Master Artisan or a Grandmaster Artisan of there given field of trade. They are expected to work hard to advance their skills and help the higher ranked members of the guild preform any commissioned work or repairs a patron or other Lost have commissioned a Master or Grandmaster to do.
- Doctor Houx - Summer Court Wizened Artist, resides in the Heartland of Darkness, in Bloomington, Indiana. A Fetchsmith (roboticist), Ringsmith, and Swordsmith, this Red Wizard is also a computer programmer and general mad scientist. (played by Fancy Dan)
- Nathan Glass - Glass worker who apprenticed for six months in 2003 before vanishing off the map.
- Myca - creates stone statuary in whatever design others desire. She uses her art to express what she can not explain. Very quiet almost speechless.
- Mira Blade - Already skilled at stage crafts - props and set crafting - from her human life, Mira has recently become Master Artisan Rigger's apprentice. He is teaching her how to make clockwork and other clever devices, like music boxes and stage magician's tricks.
- Duarven Longstem - Courtless Wizened Smith, gifted at several skills such as Weapons, Robotics, Cybernetic, and Artificial Intelligence. Makes items to order and will go far in the ranks of the guild. Live in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. (played by Nathan Brown)
Honorary Members
"Patron of the Arts"
Patrons are just as the name suggests, they are buyers and lovers of the arts. From someone that loves to lavish herself in the most trendy Hedgespun, Spring fashions to the warrior of the Summer Court that can not seem to own enough implements of destruction. These are the members of the guild that truly drive the Artisans and artists of the guild to continually think of new and interesting ways to apply their given crafts.
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Amber Clinton - Summer Court modern art and clothing enthusiast. Amber donates to the guild and helps out where she can with Publicity. She's also known for buying unusual pieces. -
Lady Garnet - Winter Court art and clothing enthusiast. Garnet is happy to showcase the latest pieces by the guild and brag about where she got it. She has shown a passion for elegant works. -
Stephen Daedalus - Summer Court sword for hire. Stephen frequently makes purchases from the guild and helps to protect those traders who must travel. Known for buying interesting neo-Victorian pieces. -
Lord Winter - Donates money to support the ongoing efforts of the Guild and brings them into his yearly Winter Market -
Marko Bantz - A Winter Court Duke of Ice, renowned clothing designer. Marko donates to the guild and helps out the tailors union especially. -
Candy - Winter Court Muse and writer of Candy's Tattle Tales. Candy is known as both the inspiration behind some of the Guild's finest artists and the telltale of their fine craft to the many ears of her social network.
"Wholesalers, Vendors, Dealers, and Raw Materials Providers"
Without these truly noble individuals the guild would not be possible. They are the ones that climb through the thorns of the Hedge, fight and slay the beasts, and gather the materials that the craftsmen of the guild need. They provide a invaluable service to the guild.
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Vicky Sage-Provider of things of a questionable nature, A spring court member, and merchant Vicky tends to be picky on who she does her more exotic business with.
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Speedy G - C.A.R.D.S Ace courier and associate of Longshot. She makes sure the guild gets their raw materials and finished good where they want them, when they want them, at the right price.
Associates of the Guild
- Clockwork was a member of the Fae-Touched Artisans, but when the guild decided upon their final Oath, he left rather than accept the limitations on his craft and his business. While he still maintains certain ties to some older and more skilled Lost in the Guild, they are personal ties only. Any affiliation with the Guild has dwindled to only personal relationships with its founders. ((any Grandmasters or older members that would like to cement ties from some time ago, please email me at luetkemeyer@hotmail.com))
- Ozwald Savile has been invited many times to join the guild even being offered a position as a Grandmaster, but he continues to refuse for one reason or another.
Contact Information
To join this guild please just add your name and a small description of what your character does.
Created By Greg Daniels
Yahoo Group: Is Here or mail to Fae_Touched_Artisans_Guild
Rumors
- Members get a steep discount.
- Even Apprentices have to have an outstanding ability to craft.
- Rumor has it that Malic Stitch keeps inviting Ozwald Savile to the The Exalted Guild of the Fae-Touched Artisans not as a goodwill gesture but, as an attempt to try and control his influx of business.
- Malic Stitch manipulates The Exalted Guild of the Fae-Touched Artisans to his personal advantage.
- Mavis Thornsby is actually even better at a different, and much darker art than Brewing: Poisoning.
