Merakin Cartographers Guild

## The Cartographers Guild

The source for most of the maps across Merakin, they put they lives and limbs on the line so you don't have to.

Merakin Cartographers Guild (shortened MCG or Cartographers Guild) is a longstanding organisation focused on the exploration and documentation the lands,caves and dungeons across Merakin's lands. Made up of Cartographers, surveyors, and chart-makers it holds a great wealth of information. Due to its inherent usefulness to scholars, politicians and generals alike their coffers are always filled with the money, Often of rich nobels looking for adventure for themselves or new lands in which to spread the word of gods.

The MCG aims to explore and document as much of the lands of Merakin as possible, in hopes to aid future explorers, give reference to future discoveries and preserve the current data as of when it was discovered. The MCG also aims to offer assistance to any Traveller or civilisation wishing to preserve their discoveries and data to the archieves, accepting donations of gold, minerals, gemstones or unique information in return, if the client so desires. These donations are however never enforced, and the service will always be available for free.

The MCG is a friendly, welcoming community that does not only focus on the exploration of Merakin, but also aims to offer a safe environment for travellers alike to gather, have fun and enjoy other aspects of life as well as a safe place to stay and share stories.

Oddly, both scholars and adventuring types find themselves drawn to their ranks - the promise of knowledge, riches and new lands attract all sorts. They do tend to be outsiders of some description of another, however - a cartographer has little use in lands that are already well-known and mapped, so members tend to be those who either find themselves uncomfortable with civilization or are natural loners.

## Joining

A person wishing to join the guild must pay a fee along with providing information on the area they wish to start surveying

As an established and respected member of a guild, you can rely on certain benefits that membership provides. Your fellow guild members will provide you with lodging and food if necessary, and pay for your funeral if needed. In some cities and towns, a guildhall offers a central place to meet other members of your profession, which can be a good place to meet potential patrons, allies, or hirelings.

Guilds often wield tremendous political power. If you are accused of a crime, your guild will support you if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such connections might require the donation of money or magic items to the guild’s coffers.

You must pay dues of 5 gp per month to the guild. If you miss payments, you must make up back dues to remain in the guild’s good graces.

## Locations

### The Cartographers Guild Archives

References: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Cult\_of\_the\_Dragon
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Criminal\_organizations

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