~//da Bak Bergukli Barimmar---The Merchant's Guild\\~

[lukejes 55]

The Merchant’s Guild

 

The Merchant’s Guild of the Dwarves was once great and it shall grow great once again. It is no secret a curse of greed afflicts the dwedmar, and so a new guild motto has been decided on:

 

NIGHI DERMIN OZ KRAVIIL

BRING GREED TO DEATH

 

This philosophy is expected to be withheld by all members of the guild, at all times.

 

The Guild

 

The purpose of the Merchants guild is to strengthen the dwarven economy by;

increasing trade, and relations with other nations;

creating a constant source of profit to increase the wealth of the kingdom;

and bring goods to citizens through trade which otherwise would be unavailable.

 

Tasks

 

-To fortify and further the great dwarven economy.

-Establish trade both in and outside of the kingdom.

-Collect taxes on shops and housing in the kingdom.

-Monitor the flow of the kingdom's wealth and assets.

-Secure Dwarven interest in other lands.

 

Rights of the Guildmembers

 

-The right to sell your merchandise in the kingdom, and it's vassals.

-The right of protection. You and your interests are in the protection of the kingdom.

-The right to own a shop in Urguan and it's vassals.

-The right to sponsorship.

-The right to deflated prices and discounted property and material.

 

  Sponsorship

 

If you wish to buy something, but cannot afford it you may ask for

sponsorship. If you are of the guild, and trusted and have a good

proposal then you will be given the minas required or the location

required for a shop. A sponsored business must give 40% of their profits

to the Guild, until they are able to pay back what they owe the guild. If failed

to pay the 40% rate per week the property will be taken from you and

resold. The payment may be minas, or directly paid in items of equal value.

 

Other Benefits

 

-Reduced pricing on a personal trade with the kingdom.

-Ability to direct certain finds and deals.

-Leverage in bartering and outbidding.

-May call upon economic help from the merchant guild.

-Loans.

-A Network of Merchants at your disposal.

 

Urguan Economics: A Merchant's Guild Trade Report

 

Edition One

 

Taxes

 

The purpose of taxes is to create a stable, constant source of income for

the benefit of the kingdom. All dwarves, and non dwarves living within the border of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan are required to pay a weekly tax to the Grand Merchant, who then deposits it in the Kingdom Vault.

 

-Arkon-

Currently, all taxes within Arkon follow the prices stated below.

 

Houses: All houses within the city have had their square meters counted and organized. Please note that upper levels are included in these counts, as well as areas obstructed by chests, furnaces, and other similar objects. Stairs have not been counted. Houses 1-20 meters squared are 80 minas, 21-40 meters squared are 100 minas, 41-60 meters squared are 120 minas, 61-80 meters squared are 140 minas, and 81-100 meters squared are 160 minas. All owners of houses 101 meters squared to 150 meters squared must pay 180 minas. All houses between 151 meters squared and 200 meters squared must pay 220 minas. All houses above 300 meters squared must pay 280 minas. Dwedmar are allowed to own as many homes as they wish, but are expected to pay

for them all.

 

Shops: All shops within the city cost 50 minas in tax every other elven week. All shop owners are required to join the Merchant’s Guild. Dwedmar are allowed

to own as many shops as they wish, but are expected to pay

for them all.

 

Ranks

 

- The Grand Merchant -

 

This is the leader of the Merchant’s Guild, he oversees the economy and is

responsible to maintain a balance in Urguan and make sure

that everyone pays their taxes. It is the Grand Merchant’s job to arrange

trade caravans and policies with others in the kingdom. He is

responsible for the economical dwarven interests all over the

kingdom and outside it. The Grand Merchant has the authority to define

the pricing of all the kingdom's goods, services of the kingdom, homes, wages, taxes and tariffs if implemented.

 

- The High Treasurer -

 

The job of the Treasurer is much like the job of the Grand Merchant, he

assists the Grand Merchant and is the second in command of the Merchant’s

Guild. He is often tasked with the selling of houses, leading of

caravans, and other interests of the kingdom. The Grand Merchant and the

Grand King are the two with the final say though. The High Treasurer is chosen by the Grand Merchant after proving him or herself in merchanting and minas. The High Treasurer is a likely candidate to replace the Grand Merchant after he resigns or is deemed unfit for his position, although he by no means is required to be.

 

- Treasurers of the guild -

 

The treasurers verify all of the accounts that the guild house is

responsible for, they are the ones that do most of the paperwork. They

keep track of who is supposed to pay what, when and where. They are the

ones that keep track of the other kingdoms and match Urguan's prices

accordingly. Treasurers will be asked to do a wide range of activities, often recording where the kingdom’s money is coming and going.

 

 

- Merchants of the guild -

 

All merchants under the kingdom of Urguan are in this category, if they are

not signed up in the guild then they lose their rights to sell in the

kingdom, and their shops are taken from them. This is to keep track of

all those who sell in dwarven land. They are given special rights. There is absolutely no negative reason whatsoever for a merchant of any type living in dwarven lands to refuse to join the guild unless they are stark raving mad.

 

 

 

 

Roaster

 

Grand Merchant: Kwint “Goldgut” Irongut ((lukejes))

 

High Treasurer: Maletone Grandaxe ((aquaticsunnymoss))

 

Treasurers: Lord Onar Ireheart

 

- Enrollment -

Please note that none are allowed to apply for the position of High Treasurer. That is the Grand Merchant’s decision and the Grand Merchant’s alone.

 

~Merchant Application~

 

Name:

 

Mc Name:

 

Current Affiliation:

 

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop):

 

Shop Name(s):

 

Shop Location(s):

 

Types of wares:

 

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?”

 

 

~Treasurer Application~

 

Name:

 

Mc Name:

 

Do you believe you are skilled enough in the ways of economics and minas? Why?

 

Credit to Bloodnight and Cpt_Noobman for most of this post.

[lukejes 55]

Attention!

 

All merchants in the land of Urguan are required to join the Merchant's Guild! Failure to do so will result in your shop being taken from you.

 

Nighi dermin oz kraviil,

Grand Merchant Kwint Irongut

[Fimlin 1997]

Name: Fimlin Grandaxe

((Mc Name: worldiswar28

Current Affiliation: Dwarves of Kal'Arkon

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): Un

Shop Locations: Kal'Arkon at t foot of t staircase tu me home

Types of wares: iron, emerald, diamond axes once I get my supplies back up

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?”

Aye

((So that's what the phrase in yer signature means

[lukejes 55]

Name: Fimlin Grandaxe

((Mc Name: worldiswar28

Current Affiliation: Dwarves of Kal'Arkon

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): Un

Shop Locations: Kal'Arkon at t foot of t staircase tu me home

Types of wares: iron, emerald, diamond axes once I get my supplies back up

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?”

Aye

((So that's what the phrase in yer signature means

Accepted! Yes, that's what it means.

[Hiebe 2493]

Hiebe scribes in his name.

Hiebe Irongut

Merchant

Will follow the rules.

Will give help if needed.

[lukejes 55]

Hiebe scribes in his name.

Hiebe Irongut

Merchant

Will follow the rules.

Will give help if needed.

Accepted, but wrong application format.

[NTE_Killer4life 52]

Name: Belrim Stormhammer

 

Mc Name: NTE_Killer4life

 

Current Affiliation: Dwarves of Kal'Arkon

 

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): Ah 'ave nae shop.

 

Shop Locations: None

 

Types of wares: Woine, ale, an' ingredients ti make ale.

 

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?”

Aye ah swear.

[lukejes 55]

Name: Belrim Stormhammer

 

Mc Name: NTE_Killer4life

 

Current Affiliation: Dwarves of Kal'Arkon

 

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): Ah 'ave nae shop.

 

Shop Locations: None

 

Types of wares: Woine, ale, an' ingredients ti make ale.

 

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?”

Aye ah swear.

Accepted

[Josh3738 3137]

Name: Zahrer

Mc Name: Josh3738

Current Affiliation: Lord Protector of Urguan

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): Irongrinder Imports

Shop Locations: In market

Types of wares: Metals and some potatos

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?” Aye

[lukejes 55]

Name: Zahrer

Mc Name: Josh3738

Current Affiliation: Lord Protector of Urguan

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): Irongrinder Imports

Shop Locations: In market

Types of wares: Metals and some potatos

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil?” Aye

Accepted.

[ZBLBAC5 81]

Name: Earendur Vym'vallei

 

Mc Name: ZBLBAC5

 

Current Affiliation: The Druidic Order

 

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): 1

 

Shop Name(s): Mist Druid Produce: The Freshest Grub in all The Fringe

 

Shop Location(s): Kal'Arkon

 

Types of wares: Mainly Food

 

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil? Yes

[lukejes 55]

 

Name: Earendur Vym'vallei

 

Mc Name: ZBLBAC5

 

Current Affiliation: The Druidic Order

 

Shops Owned (You are not required to have a shop): 1

 

Shop Name(s): Mist Druid Produce: The Freshest Grub in all The Fringe

 

Shop Location(s): Kal'Arkon

 

Types of wares: Mainly Food

 

Do you swear to uphold our motto “Nighi Dermin Oz Kraviil? Yes

 

Accepted, thank you for applying.

[Daisy 9739]

Name: Lord Chamberlain Onar Ireheart

 

Mc Name: Kowaman

 

Do you believe you are skilled enough in the ways of economics and minas? Why?

Yes. Previous guild member, previous royal tax collector of alras. Lord in Kal'Ithrun. Sold homes and collected taxes.

[lukejes 55]

Name: Lord Chamberlain Onar Ireheart

 

Mc Name: Kowaman

 

Do you believe you are skilled enough in the ways of economics and minas? Why?

Yes. Previous guild member, previous royal tax collector of alras. Lord in Kal'Ithrun. Sold homes and collected taxes.

 

A message is quickly sent back in reply:

 

You have been accepted. I am glad to see a lord take interest. Welcome to the Merchant's Guild!

[lukejes 55]

I, Kwint Irongut, have retired from my position as Grand Merchant. I believe an election will occur soon to find a replacement.