Orientation Day 8
This is your final apprentice bulletin. I hope you saved them, because now it’s time to start studying them for the membership process.
Guild History
On 26 Emberwane 87, Elvyn Thorngrit, responding to a rumor picked up by the City Watch, met with Sir Justus Bastion, a Paladin. He was retiring and wished to pass his masterwork magic sword, Asgaratha, on to “the right person.” After a lengthy interview, he sent Elvyn on a quest into the Sea Caves of Qarul alone to defeat Darukan the Vermin Master, an Orrikshan (a rare cross between an orc and a hobgoblin). Elvyn had to defeat 3 boss monsters in addition to Darukan, not to mention legions of his favored vermin, extra-large centipedes. Sir Bastion graciously came to the Guild and made a formal presentation of Asgaratha to Elvyn in our chapel. As Elvyn already had a magic sword, he gifted it to a new apprentice, Viceth Greenspirit, a level 1 Elf.
On 27 Emberwane 87, Darelle Cloudheart, Faelina Sablefoot, and Mad Hamish followed up on the rumor of a dungeon entrance at a sea cave north of town. They investigated the first level only, but brought back some enticing treasure and earned boodles of bounties. We named this previously uncharted dungeon Tek-es-Rokan based on an inscription found inside the first room. The meaning of these words is unknown to anyone we have consulted. Perhaps another trip into Tek-es-Rokan should be undertaken soon to see what is lurking in the lower levels.
On 28 Emberwane 87, Darelle Cloudheart and Faelina Sablefoot caught wind of a rumor that a local butcher was mixing some unknown meat into his sausages. Shoppers complained of the smell in the shop and the taste of the meat. In cooperation with the City Watch, they investigated and caught the owner red-handed accepting a delivery of sewer vermin from a freelance adventurer. His shop has been turned over to his apprentice who was not involved in the scandal. The adventurer (unaffiliated with our guild) was banned from Windgrest under penalty of death.
As you’ve seen through the stories of our first month, adventuring can be everything from discovering the source of foul meat to the excitement of entering an unexplored dungeon or even sudden death. We hope you’ll stay with The Silver Spire as a member, but we want you to consider all possible eventualities before deciding. I am always available to answer your questions or even just to listen as you work through your decision.
Silver Spire Guild Bylaws
Article V: Finances and Profit Sharing
1. Earnings
Apprentices, members, and owners are paid a weekly salary in addition to free room and board, and access to free equipment, consumables such as healing potions, training, and other Guild privileges.
Freelancers are paid a full share of the gold gained on any job minus a 10% Guild cut. They are not entitled to any other items found on Guild-supervised jobs. Freelancers who choose to stay at the Guild will be charged monthly room and board, rent on a storage vault to secure their valuables, and access fees for training rooms and labs if desired.
2. Investment and Expansion
Major expenditures (e.g., building additions, new facilities) require Council approval.
Members may propose investments with supporting documentation.
Article VI: Discipline and Expulsion
1. Grounds for Discipline
Gross misconduct, repeated negligence, or betrayal of Guild interests.
Unauthorized use of Guild resources for personal gain.
2. Disciplinary Actions
May include fines, suspension, demotion, or expulsion.
Expelled members lose all rights and access to Guild property.
Article VII: Amendments and Review
1. Review Cycle
Bylaws are reviewed annually during the month of Emberwane.
Members may submit proposed changes for consideration.
2. Ratification
Amendments require a two-thirds majority vote of the Guild Council.
And that’s the Guild History and Documents part of your training. I hope that you have enjoyed learning about our history so far. Here’s hoping that future apprentices will be inspired by reading your stories in these pages.
[disclaimer: The Silver Spire Guild is a homebrew solo TTRPG that exists only in my head… and now in yours.]