Merchant Halls & Accommodation - Revision history

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Master

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	====Master====		====Master====
	As a Master of the guild, the craftsman was now a fully fledged member. He enjoyed the benefits and, of course, he then held the right to found his own workshop, taking on his own apprentices. Very rarely, two masters would continue working together, forming a partnership. This kind of practice gave rise to the later corporations. Very commonly, children (natural or adopted) would follow their fathers, first apprenticing under them and then later working on alongside them. These kinds of family businesses are encountered nowadays as well, and are commonly seen in names like "John Cobbler & Sons". In fact, this strong hereditary tradition and such monopolies would have a very important role in the dissolution of guilds in the 18th century.<br>		:As a Master of the guild, the craftsman was now a fully fledged member. He enjoyed the benefits and, of course, he then held the right to found his own workshop, taking on his own apprentices. Very rarely, two masters would continue working together, forming a partnership. This kind of practice gave rise to the later corporations. Very commonly, children (natural or adopted) would follow their fathers, first apprenticing under them and then later working on alongside them. These kinds of family businesses are encountered nowadays as well, and are commonly seen in names like "John Cobbler & Sons". In fact, this strong hereditary tradition and such monopolies would have a very important role in the dissolution of guilds in the 18th century.<br>

	Contrary to legends, most medieval guilds had no Grandmaster, nor an inner circle (see Freemasons). Most guilds worked in a very democratic way, with each full member holding equal vote to decisions. More formalised hierarchies began to make their appearance in guilds only much later on, when guilds became larger organizations which spanned many cities and formed complex networks.<br>		Contrary to legends, most medieval guilds had no Grandmaster, nor an inner circle (see Freemasons). Most guilds worked in a very democratic way, with each full member holding equal vote to decisions. More formalised hierarchies began to make their appearance in guilds only much later on, when guilds became larger organizations which spanned many cities and formed complex networks.<br>

Jono Bean: /* Journeymen */

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Journeymen

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	====Journeymen====		====Journeymen====
	After several years of being an apprentice (and eating, in most cases, the scraps off the table,) the master of the workshop would anoint the pupil as a Journeyman of the guild. At this point, he officially became a member of the guild and he would have had limited access to the guilds resources and – most importantly – a fair wage. As a journeyman, he would continue working under his previous master. or any other master of his trade. During this time, if he so wished, he could begin work on his masterpiece. A masterpiece is an item of exquisite craftsmanship, detail and artistry, or a major innovation in the field of his craft. Once a journeyman had completed a masterpiece, he could submit it to the guild for approval. If he was successful, the Journeyman would then receive the rank of Master.<br>		:After several years of being an apprentice (and eating, in most cases, the scraps off the table,) the master of the workshop would anoint the pupil as a Journeyman of the guild. At this point, he officially became a member of the guild and he would have had limited access to the guilds resources and – most importantly – a fair wage. As a journeyman, he would continue working under his previous master. or any other master of his trade. During this time, if he so wished, he could begin work on his masterpiece. A masterpiece is an item of exquisite craftsmanship, detail and artistry, or a major innovation in the field of his craft. Once a journeyman had completed a masterpiece, he could submit it to the guild for approval. If he was successful, the Journeyman would then receive the rank of Master.<br>

	====Master====		====Master====

Jono Bean: /* Apprentices */

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Apprentices

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	====Apprentices====		====Apprentices====
	;Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work – only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>		:Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work – only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>

	====Journeymen====		====Journeymen====

Jono Bean: /* Guilds education and ranks */

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Guilds education and ranks

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	====Apprentices====		====Apprentices====
	Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work – only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>		;Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work – only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>

	====Journeymen====		====Journeymen====

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	====Apprentices====		====Apprentices====
	Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work ~~â€“~~ only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>		Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work – only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>

	====Journeymen====		====Journeymen====
	After several years of being an apprentice (and eating, in most cases, the scraps off the table,) the master of the workshop would anoint the pupil as a Journeyman of the guild. At this point, he officially became a member of the guild and he would have had limited access to the guilds resources and ~~â€“~~ most importantly ~~â€“~~ a fair wage. As a journeyman, he would continue working under his previous master. or any other master of his trade. During this time, if he so wished, he could begin work on his masterpiece. A masterpiece is an item of exquisite craftsmanship, detail and artistry, or a major innovation in the field of his craft. Once a journeyman had completed a masterpiece, he could submit it to the guild for approval. If he was successful, the Journeyman would then receive the rank of Master.<br>		After several years of being an apprentice (and eating, in most cases, the scraps off the table,) the master of the workshop would anoint the pupil as a Journeyman of the guild. At this point, he officially became a member of the guild and he would have had limited access to the guilds resources and – most importantly – a fair wage. As a journeyman, he would continue working under his previous master. or any other master of his trade. During this time, if he so wished, he could begin work on his masterpiece. A masterpiece is an item of exquisite craftsmanship, detail and artistry, or a major innovation in the field of his craft. Once a journeyman had completed a masterpiece, he could submit it to the guild for approval. If he was successful, the Journeyman would then receive the rank of Master.<br>

	====Master====		====Master====

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	====Master====		====Master====
	As a Master of the guild, the craftsman was now a fully fledged member. He enjoyed the benefits and, of course, he then held the right to found his own workshop, taking on his own apprentices. Very rarely, two masters would continue working together, forming a partnership. This kind of practice gave rise to the later corporations. Very commonly, children (natural or adopted) would follow their fathers, first apprenticing under them and then later working on alongside them. These kinds of family businesses are encountered nowadays as well, and are commonly seen in names like "John Cobbler & ~~Sonsâ€~~. In fact, this strong hereditary tradition and such monopolies would have a very important role in the dissolution of guilds in the 18th century.<br>		As a Master of the guild, the craftsman was now a fully fledged member. He enjoyed the benefits and, of course, he then held the right to found his own workshop, taking on his own apprentices. Very rarely, two masters would continue working together, forming a partnership. This kind of practice gave rise to the later corporations. Very commonly, children (natural or adopted) would follow their fathers, first apprenticing under them and then later working on alongside them. These kinds of family businesses are encountered nowadays as well, and are commonly seen in names like "John Cobbler & Sons". In fact, this strong hereditary tradition and such monopolies would have a very important role in the dissolution of guilds in the 18th century.<br>

	Contrary to legends, most medieval guilds had no Grandmaster, nor an inner circle (see Freemasons). Most guilds worked in a very democratic way, with each full member holding equal vote to decisions. More formalised hierarchies began to make their appearance in guilds only much later on, when guilds became larger organizations which spanned many cities and formed complex networks.<br>		Contrary to legends, most medieval guilds had no Grandmaster, nor an inner circle (see Freemasons). Most guilds worked in a very democratic way, with each full member holding equal vote to decisions. More formalised hierarchies began to make their appearance in guilds only much later on, when guilds became larger organizations which spanned many cities and formed complex networks.<br>

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	====Apprentices====		====Apprentices====
	Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the ~~masterâ€™s~~ bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work â€“ only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>		Cities were inhabited by men free of feudal responsibilities (freemen) which meant that, for the first time, common men had the opportunity through their own faculties to be in control of their own fates and the fate of their children. If a family had enough money, they were able to ask a master craftsman to take on their child as an apprentice. The family would have to pay the master enough money to house, feed and clothe the child for 9 years. During these nine years, the child would do the master's bidding and shadow him in his workshop, slowly learning about the craft. Apprentices had no easy life and in most cases had to do the most mind-numbing and filthy work â€“ only those truly committed would manage to accumulate enough knowledge to reach the next rank of the guild and become Journeymen.<br>

	====Journeymen====		====Journeymen====
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	==Piracy==		==Piracy==
	So when pirates capture or sink a ship (and cargo) it has knock on effects. ~~Itâ€™s~~ not just the ~~shipâ€™s~~ captain and crew involved, ~~itâ€™s~~ also specialist crew, navigators, water mages, and air mages & passengers. This is all before we ~~havenâ€™t~~ even mentioned cargos, which will of course differ on any given voyage.<br>		So when pirates capture or sink a ship (and cargo) it has knock on effects. It's not just the ship's captain and crew involved, it's also specialist crew, navigators, water mages, and air mages & passengers. This is all before we haven't even mentioned cargos, which will of course differ on any given voyage.<br>

	==Q ships==		==Q ships==
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	* Rank 20, A wind-driven object. Duration 21 hrs, Speed +21 mile per hour (+504 miles/day).<br>		* Rank 20, A wind-driven object. Duration 21 hrs, Speed +21 mile per hour (+504 miles/day).<br>
	'''Water Mages - Mage Current spell'''<br>		'''Water Mages - Mage Current spell'''<br>
	* Rank 10, ~~110â€™~~ range as a radius (~~220â€™~~ across). Duration 5.5 hrs Speed +15 mile per hour.<br>		* Rank 10, 110' range as a radius (220' across). Duration 5.5 hrs Speed +15 mile per hour.<br>
	* Rank 20, ~~210â€™~~ range as a radius (~~420â€™~~ across). Duration 10.5 hrs Speed +25 mile per hour.<br>		* Rank 20, 210' range as a radius (420' across). Duration 10.5 hrs Speed +25 mile per hour.<br>
	'''Water Mages - Ship Strength spell'''<br>		'''Water Mages - Ship Strength spell'''<br>
	* Rank 10, Duration 15 days, strengthen the structure of any ship.<br>		* Rank 10, Duration 15 days, strengthen the structure of any ship.<br>

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	====Master====		====Master====
	As a Master of the guild, the craftsman was now a fully fledged member. He enjoyed the benefits and, of course, he then held the right to found his own workshop, taking on his own apprentices. Very rarely, two masters would continue working together, forming a partnership. This kind of practice gave rise to the later corporations. Very commonly, children (natural or adopted) would follow their fathers, first apprenticing under them and then later working on alongside them. These kinds of family businesses are encountered nowadays as well, and are commonly seen in names like ~~â€œJohn~~ Cobbler & Sonsâ€. In fact, this strong hereditary tradition and such monopolies would have a very important role in the dissolution of guilds in the 18th century.<br>		As a Master of the guild, the craftsman was now a fully fledged member. He enjoyed the benefits and, of course, he then held the right to found his own workshop, taking on his own apprentices. Very rarely, two masters would continue working together, forming a partnership. This kind of practice gave rise to the later corporations. Very commonly, children (natural or adopted) would follow their fathers, first apprenticing under them and then later working on alongside them. These kinds of family businesses are encountered nowadays as well, and are commonly seen in names like "John Cobbler & Sonsâ€. In fact, this strong hereditary tradition and such monopolies would have a very important role in the dissolution of guilds in the 18th century.<br>

	Contrary to legends, most medieval guilds had no Grandmaster, nor an inner circle (see Freemasons). Most guilds worked in a very democratic way, with each full member holding equal vote to decisions. More formalised hierarchies began to make their appearance in guilds only much later on, when guilds became larger organizations which spanned many cities and formed complex networks.<br>		Contrary to legends, most medieval guilds had no Grandmaster, nor an inner circle (see Freemasons). Most guilds worked in a very democratic way, with each full member holding equal vote to decisions. More formalised hierarchies began to make their appearance in guilds only much later on, when guilds became larger organizations which spanned many cities and formed complex networks.<br>

Jono Bean: /* Merchant Guilds */

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Merchant Guilds

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	*'''Merchant Halls''' - the location that Merchants, Insurance groups & Bankers work from. <br>		*'''Merchant Halls''' - the location that Merchants, Insurance groups & Bankers work from. <br>
	*'''Merchant Guilds''' - often hold exclusive charters to operate in a town, city, province, and sometimes exclusive trade routes etc. They offer services - accommodation, training, litigant services, charts, maps, mercenaries, crews, associations with port masters, finances, security - code books & crafters that use them, local knowledge, access to mages.<br>		*'''Merchant Guilds''' - often hold exclusive charters to operate in a town, city, province, and sometimes exclusive trade routes etc. They offer services - accommodation, training, litigant services, charts, maps, mercenaries, crews, associations with port masters, finances, security - code books & crafters that use them, local knowledge, access to mages, stables, secure yards, some warehousing.<br>
	*'''Trade Consortium''' - A few people, families and guilds with aligned interests can pay a litigant to form a trade consortium, often with a clear aim (trade X to Y) and expiry date (over the next 18 months). Often these consortiums will then have associated shares & insurance.<br>		*'''Trade Consortium''' - A few people, families and guilds with aligned interests can pay a litigant to form a trade consortium, often with a clear aim (trade X to Y) and expiry date (over the next 18 months). Often these consortiums will then have associated shares & insurance.<br>
	*'''Bankers''' - They work with Merchant Guilds on letters of credit, they normally have protection etc		*'''Bankers''' - They work with Merchant Guilds on letters of credit, they normally have protection etc

Jono Bean: /* Merchant Guilds */

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Merchant Guilds

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	==Merchant Guilds==		==Merchant Guilds==

			Independent of the guild training of members a range of services are offered by guilds. These are in general wide ranging depending on local needs -

	*'''Merchant Halls''' - the location that Merchants, Insurance groups & Bankers work from. <br>		*'''Merchant Halls''' - the location that Merchants, Insurance groups & Bankers work from. <br>

Merchant Halls & Accommodation - Revision history

Jono Bean: /* Master */

Jono Bean: /* Journeymen */

Jono Bean: /* Apprentices */

Jono Bean: /* Guilds education and ranks */

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Jono Bean: /* Merchant Guilds */

Jono Bean: /* Merchant Guilds */

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