Guildmaster of the Artisans
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The Guildmaster of the Artisans is an [[Imperial title]] originally [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Construct_Guildhouse_of_the_Artisans|created]] by the Imperial Senate in Summer 385YE. Originally created as a position with [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure|tenure]] it was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_the_Guildmaster_of_the_Artisans|amended]] in an administrative motion to instead be elected each year. | The Guildmaster of the Artisans is an [[Imperial title]] originally [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Construct_Guildhouse_of_the_Artisans|created]] by the Imperial Senate in Summer 385YE. Originally created as a position with [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure|tenure]] it was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_the_Guildmaster_of_the_Artisans|amended]] in an administrative motion to instead be elected each year. | ||
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Established in southern [[Hahnmark#Northspires|Northspires]], in [[Hahnmark]] so as to be close to the [[Hahnmark#Runegrott|Runegrott]], the Guildhouse of the Artisans serves as a central hub for the Guild of Artisans. It is built in a distinctly Wintermark style - unavoidable given it is constructed on the side of a mountain - being of dark wood with peaked slate roofs. From a distance it might be mistaken for a thane's hall, but close up the distinction is very obvious. The grounds around the Guildhouse incorporate a number of forges, smelters, and smithies that are rarely quiet, with interior spaces given over to looms, crafting benches of all kinds, and places for [[Crafting skills#Artisans|artisans]] from across the Empire to meet and talk shop. | |||
At the time of its creation, the Guild of Artisans was an informal sodality - but in Autumn 388YE [[Emperor Vesna]] engaged Magistrate Abraham to [[Forever_is_composed_of_nows#The_Abraham_Gambit|appraise the implications]] of their becoming a formal [[Imperial sodality]]. If the [[Senate]] approves, it is likely the Guildhouse will see a great deal more traffic. | |||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 19 August 2026
Overview
The Guildmaster of the Artisans is an Imperial title originally created by the Imperial Senate in Summer 385YE. Originally created as a position with tenure it was amended in an administrative motion to instead be elected each year.
Responsibilities
The Guildmaster of the Artisans has no particular responsibilities. If the Guildhouse of the Artisans were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guildmaster to deal with those threats.
Powers
Bounty of the Hall
The sinecure provides two measures each of ambergelt, beggar's lye, dragonbone, and iridescent gloaming and two ingots each of green iron, orichalcum, tempest jade, and weltsilver to the Guildmaster each season, to be used as they see fit.
Appointment
The Guildmaster of the Artisans is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title. The Guildmaster of the Artisans serves for a year, and they can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Equinox 388YE | Urizen | Xanthius Storm's End |
| Winter Solstice 386YE | Urizen | Xanthius Storm's End |
| Autumn Equinox 385YE | Urizen | Xanthius |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Xanthius Storm's End; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 389YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.
Guildhouse of the Artisans
Established in southern Northspires, in Hahnmark so as to be close to the Runegrott, the Guildhouse of the Artisans serves as a central hub for the Guild of Artisans. It is built in a distinctly Wintermark style - unavoidable given it is constructed on the side of a mountain - being of dark wood with peaked slate roofs. From a distance it might be mistaken for a thane's hall, but close up the distinction is very obvious. The grounds around the Guildhouse incorporate a number of forges, smelters, and smithies that are rarely quiet, with interior spaces given over to looms, crafting benches of all kinds, and places for artisans from across the Empire to meet and talk shop.
At the time of its creation, the Guild of Artisans was an informal sodality - but in Autumn 388YE Emperor Vesna engaged Magistrate Abraham to appraise the implications of their becoming a formal Imperial sodality. If the Senate approves, it is likely the Guildhouse will see a great deal more traffic.