Guilds and Organizations

While the earlier sections gave you a taste of what guilds you may find, this will be an extensive list of the guilds that are publicly known, and where they operate.

### Sovngarde Based:

* Slayers Guild: Revered monster hunters that travel the world to hunt the most dangerous beasts Solus has to offer. Leader: Ivor Daro.
* Mages Guild: The head of research and magical development within Sovngarde. Only the brightest of minds are accepted into this esteemed guild. Leader: Ragnar Zephare.
* Warriors of Kraal: These warriors hone their martial skills through combat and hold many competitions within a grand arena. Leader: Jack Clancy (The Jack of Spades).
* Bards of Lore: This college is dedicated to collecting the art, music, and lore of Sovngarde and present it for all to see. They are considered the most prestigious bards in all the land and put on many performances that engross all who have the pleasure of attending them. Leader: Mistress Eveline Vindyr.

### Zestros Based:

* Merchants Guild: This guild is a collection of merchants that formed as a trade uninion. They do not monopolize the market under the watchful eye of The Syndicate, and instead assist smaller merchants by bringing them into the fold. Leader: Elwin Preslar
* Scholars Guild: These magic users lend their services to those looking for assistance in the arcane arts. They work within the markets and businesses, with the only adage that they are unable to work against one another; only cooperatively. Leader: Irrim Tarvi.
* The Iron Wolves: A mercenary group that prides itself on having the strongest warriors within their ranks, across all lands. Their tenants are based around intense loyalty, ferocity, and seeking glory on the battlefield, for the hunt. Leader: Saladin Forge.
* Baker’s Dozen: This is a charitable guild that is made up chefs, bakers primarily. They spread food throughout the realm and feed others in need, no matter what race or creed they belong to. They are the most loved guild in Solus. Leader: Gabriella Bilberry.

### Vaermina Based:

* The Order of the Silver Wings: Church dedicated to Bahamut, the Dragon God. It is the epicenter of religion in Solus and has many devout followers. Leader: Pontifex Ifghar.
* The Holy See: Guild of mages devoted to researching magic and arcana under the grace of the Pontifex. They uncover the secrets of the world hidden in arcanum. Leader: Urien Edelweiss.
* Librarians Guild: Guild of Scholar's dedicated to gathering knowledge from all areas of the world. They collect their findings in the Imperial Library, and wish to provide the ability to learn to all who wish to. Leader: Haurchefant Greystone.
* Astrologians Guild: They are a guild of Star Seekers, who weave magic through the stars in the sky. They are masters of Divination, and read fate through the use of cards. Leader: Ashiya Dōman.
* Order of the Azure Dragoons: The elite fighting force of the Order of the Silver Wings. Dragoons are spear wielding dragon knights with armor crafted in their image. They can rival even the best of the best in combat prowess. They are infused with magic to enhance their natural strength, and their spears are feared across the land. Despite only being a few hundred in existence, they are well known in the legend and lore of Vaermina. Leader: Estinien Wyrmblood.
* Onmyōji Court: Court of the Wizards/Sorcerers of the Sun Dynasty. The court are only loyal to the Empress. They utilize Chronurgy primarily and the other schools of magic to complete their tasks. Their main focus is exorcising spirits and locating dangerous yokai to be hunted. Leader: Abe no Seimei.
* Samurai: The Samurai are a dedicated order of warriors. They are nearly unmatched by any other in martial prowess, but are small in number. They are also very exclusive; you must be born into the Samurai families to have the possibility of becoming one. Even then, it is a rigorous process. Samurai belong to each of the individual families, but will defend the Dynasty if called upon by the Empress. "Leader:" Hien Rijin. (The Samurai do not have a formal "Leader" but many accept the authority of Hien Rijin, of the Okamiden Clan)