Harper
This is a very important profession in the locations where it appears. Those in this Guild have various jobs. They are mainly oral historians, archivists, genealogists, librarians, entertainers, teachers, and messengers. With other variations as well. In some places, they are even ambassadors, especially because they are well-trusted.
Career
Qualifications
They are trained to have excellent memory, voice control, literacy, and travel to carry messages.
Career Progression
They have to suffer through long apprenticeship and journeyman years before they can become a master.
Payment & Reimbursement
Harpers aren't paid with money, they receive room and board, gifts, clothes, etc. As long as they ply their trade, this depends on where they are stationed, on what their job is, or if they are a traveling harper. As long as they can sing and play, they will never go hungry.
Other Benefits
If they do their job exceptionally well, they can receive gifts too, or coupons at a Gather for stall goods.
Perception
Purpose
They fulfill many professions in society.
- teacher of the ballads and historical songs
- entertainers
- musicians
- archivists/librarians
- messengers
- historians
- genealogists
Social Status
The master harpers are equal to a holder, but not a lord holder. Although the Grandmaster is equal to a Lord Holder (royal). Some guilds have a higher level than others, especially with apprentices and journeymen. In some places, a miner is higher than a leatherworker; it all depends on the craft that is being discussed.
Demographics
This is a popular profession, most laymen don't know how much skill is truly needed to become a harper.
Operations
Tools
Musical instruments, paper, and the tools to make it,
Provided Services
They create music, teaching ballads and songs for the general public.
Dangers & Hazards
This is not usually a dangerous profession.
Type
Entertainment
Demand
They are in high demand in the Azure Islands.
Legality
It is legal.
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