Chaestish Guild

## Overview

The *Chaestish Guild* was a council of prominent Chaestish Lords which oversaw the leadership and rule of the Chaestlands. Founded in 202 AG, the Guild was established by Jorjaeryn III Grenthyx to fill the power vacuum in the Chaestlands left behind by the Uprootings and the absense of a King/Queen or a Royal Council. Traditionally, the Foreman of the council was the Lord of Chaesterlyn and the meetings would be held in Floralys Castle the city of Floralys, the new de facto capital of the Kingdom. There were nine primary members of the council, hailing from Houses Grenthyx, Saunterly, Juillard, Jorgan, Robinner, Arrelar, Andrade, Tyratheus and Shantale. The representatives for each of the Houses met on a monthly basis and traveled from across the Kingdom to Floralys to discuss matters. The Foreman was traditionally a member of House Grenthyx while the other representatives of Houses historically alternated between roles.

Prior to late 301 AG, Houses Harthyx and Reynold, while prominent in the Chaestlands, were not instated on the official council. However, they did participate in aiding the Guild in certain matters on occasion and could be considered as unofficial, secondary members. During the War of Ephellindron, the two Houses were instated on the council by Lord Jaekob Grenthyx in an effort to gain further loyalty from the Chaestish people.

## Traditional Roles

* **Foreman/forewoman**; the host of the meetings held by the Guild. The Foreman oversaw the arrangements and actual meetings and also acts as a representative for the collective Guild. They were always a member of House Grenthyx.
* **Second Foreman/forewoman**; the official secretary of the Foreman. The Second Foreman was responsible for organising meetings and contacting the individual members. They assumed the role of the Foreman when they are not present.
* **Royal General**; leader of the collective Chaestish military force. The Royal General would report on the status of the armies and fleets to the Guild. After the beginning of the War of Ephellindron, the Royal General no longer reported on the status of the Chaestish fleets, as this responsibility was allocated to the Royal Admiral.
* **Treasurer**; chief of spending and raising funds for the Guild. The Treasurer would create budgets for each sector of spending; including military, education, custodial and commodity costs.
* **Educator**; overseer of matters related to Pedagogues and Universities based in the Chaestlands. They frequently worked in tandem with the Treasurer to allocate funds to Chaestish educational systems.
* **Peacekeeper**; the leading member of the Chaestish Law Enforcement and Inquisition. The Peacekeeper informed the Guild about crime rates across the kingdom according to their staff and took the other members' considerations and advice into account.
* **Gatherer**; responsible for organising festivals and events for the Chaestish people, including tourneys and religious festivals. The Gatherer frequently worked in tandem with the Treasurer to raise funds for the events and on certain occasions deliver proceeds to the Guild.
* **Lawmaker**; administrator of the laws held and practiced by the Chaestlands. The Lawmaker would collaborate with the rest of the council to adjust legislation accordingly with the current situation of the kingdom and work closely with the Peacekeeper to ensure the enforcement of the laws.
* **Messenger**; chief of correspondence with other regions in The Continent and publicly addressing the people of the Chaestlands when important issues are concerned, such as war or famine.

## Supplementary Roles

* **Royal Admiral**; leader of the Chaestish Navy. They reported on the status of of the fleets to the Guild.
* **Medic**; in charge of assuring that the people of the Chaestlands were healthy and safe during times of distress. The Medic collaborated closely with the Royal General and Royal Admiral to ensure the good health of the army and navy, and with the Gatherer and Messenger to protect the common folk.

## Members

### As of 202 AG

* Lord Jorjaeryn III Grenthyx
* Lord Stefon Juillard
* Lord Hadryan Andrade

### As of 301 AG

* Lord Jaekob Grenthyx, Foreman
* Lady Lira Saunterly, Second Forewoman
* Lord Jean Juillard, Royal General
* Lord Thenor Jorgan, Treasurer
* Lady Valaerye Robinner, Educator
* Lord Sarnos Arrelar, Peacekeeper
* Lord Philos Andrade, Gatherer
* Lord Dukan Tyratheus, Lawmaker
* Lady Zona Shantale, Messenger
* Lord Temwae Harthyx, Royal Admiral
* Lady Silzae Reynold, Medic