Guild Empire

Region Overview and Geography

The Guild Empire is the powerful alliance that encompasses the kingdoms of Zuprana, Kinvara, and the Wendertara Forest. The Guild Empire was formally founded on 9/6/797.

The Empire covers diverse biomes, spanning the vast, warm desert lands turned oasis (Zuprana), the lush water lands (Kinvara), and the deep forest lands (Wendertara Forest).

Size: Each of the three founding countries: Zuprana, Kinvara, and Wendertara Forest, makes up roughly one-third of the Guild Empire.

History

The Founding of Zuprana

The Ivork Gianar were the first people to settle the vast warm desert lands of Zuprana. Eldvar Ellisim found the area warm and relaxing and planted a mysterious plant gifted to her from the Ganja Queen. The plant spread quickly, changing the surrounding desert into a rich, vast oasis. After the Ivork Gianar were made mortal, they decided to take control of the lush lands to establish their own kingdom, forming alliances with surrounding countries.

The Formation of the Guild Empire

The Empire was born when the Ivork Gianar became fast friends with the newly born Turtlekin. The Ivork Gianar watched and helped the Turtlekin communities grow, eventually their kingdoms join permanently.

Not long after, the Undying War occurred, which resulted in the loss of the Fable Knights and the ancient ways to create Guardians. After the war ended, Mysteria appeared with the Labadorths and helped create the Wendertara Forest using the Core of Pupperdom. The Labadorths quickly befriended Kinvara and Zuprana, leading to the formation of a partnership that brought the forest into the Empire.

Leadership

The Empire is led by the Royal Guild, this body was created to allow ambassador members onto the Royal Guild. When Lady Hugs was ready to retire from adventuring (after founding the Adventurer Guild herself), she was welcomed onto the Royal Guild, signifying the Empire's respect for heroism and influence.

Foreign Relationships

The Guild Empire is renowned for its diplomatic strength.

• Global Ally: The Guild Empire is an ally to all countries, and few would choose them as an enemy.
• Key Ties: The Shell Exchange and Wandering Shell guilds from Kinvara are allowed in basically every city and town in the world, often placing Turtlefolk advisors on different country councils. The Retrievers Guild is the basis of what will become the Adventurers Guild, as such they hold offices in most major cities. Lisa is the Founder of the Crafter Guild which is used across Pangaia.

Economic Engine

The Empire's economy is fueled by the vast agricultural wealth of Zuprana, the advanced trade and currency control of Kinvara, and the natural resources of the Wendertara Forest.

• Shell Exchange: The Kinvara-based Shell Exchange is typically recognized as the official currency exchange house of Pangaia, providing the Empire with immense financial power and stability.
• Wandering Shell: The Wandering Shell guild is typically recognized as the postal service of Pangaia, giving the Empire total control over logistics and communication.

• Crafters Guild: The Crafters Guild Founded by Lisa is a massive guild with hundreds of sub guilds in specific trades. As such they carry vast influence and power through Pangaia
• Retrievers Guild, now Adventurer Guild: Work as local Militia and Guard/Mercenary force, they take on tasks to help the world of Pangaia and they fostered trade of rare materials and fauna.

Global Influence

The Guild Empire is the single most pervasive and influential political body on Pangaia, relying on commerce and diplomacy rather than military force (though their forces, such as Kinvara's army, are fearsome if needed).

Component Regions

The Guild Empire now encompasses three primary regions: