This page is being updated. -Nim (22 Aug 2017)
Over the past two-hundred years, the Artisan's Union has been the largest and most influential Merchant Fraternity in Wilderland (Rhovanion). Without going over the entire How to Get a Shop, it should be known that the AU, based in Laketown, serves as the organizing and regulatory body for commerce for the settlements of Wilderland. This document, then, is an overview of the Licensing requirements for Freemen of the Wilderland to obtain the blessing of the AU and of their respective settlement's Master.
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Please note that Skald Guild membership is not available to characters in Utterby and there may be interesting conflict should a Guildsmen of the Skald Guild visit the lumbertown.
Peddler's License
Cost: 500cps1000cps
Renewal Cost: 100 500 cp / IG Year
Summary: You get a stall in the market area and are beholden to PC sales. License Marker: a $license-whittled wooden bracelet.
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A Freeman’s license also requires a demonstration of proper skill level to obtain a license. The requirements for level skill will vary from license area to license area. A physicker or armorsmith wishing to obtain a Freemans License certainly requires greater demonstrated skill than a butcher as ineptitude by the former could have deadly consequence Staff: Setting up a Player Shop - AU Licensing