The Delvers
The Light in the Darkness
The Delvers are a guild that focuses on the exploration and charting of Labyrinthian, the Underdark. The guild also attempts to secure known entrances to the Underdark, and protects the surface world of Calcaria and its inhabitants from the threats below.
The guild was founded during the reign of the Empire in the year 237GA on Albion, in order to combat rising threats in the region originating from the Underdark. The members of this guild go through rigorous combat training and are taught expert survival techniques; becoming specialists in fighting, living, and surviving in the unforgiving world of the Underdark.
The Delvers have guild halls in each the major cities within the of the Kingdoms of Albion, with their headquarters situated in the Kingdom of Alba's capital, Zaragoza. The guild also have some small halls throughout the other continents of Calcaria, such as one in Kirkshaw Harbour on Ezura, and Caer Strathan on Eridas. The Delvers also operate from guildhalls within the Underdark itself; Gracklstugh is a city home to one such hall.
Structure
The guild exists primarily in Albion however they do have guildhalls and assets throughout other regions of Calcaria. On Albion there is a guildhall within the capital of each of the Kingdoms, and they hold various forts and camps around the country. Each central guildhall is headed by a Captain, a veteran member of the organisation. These Captains may act autonomously, but ultimately must report to the Commander in Zaragoza where the Delvers main headquarters is located. The organisation is currently lead by Commander Darin Edelweiss.
The Delvers are always looking for fresh recruits, holding recruitment days and scouting for potential members, however the strict and difficult training regime means that only the best may join the ranks of the Delvers. This is necessary as one small mistake in the Underdark can mean death for a member or their squad.
Members of the Delvers usually operate in small groups as the tunnels below the surface do not lend well to larger expeditions or fighting forces. When not on expeditions members are usually training, recruiting, or maintaining one of the many fortifications belonging to the guild.
The rankings of members are as follows:
- Commander
- Captain
- Senior Delver
- Delver
- Recruit
Public Agenda
The Delvers have several main objectives:
- To protect the surface world from threats that originate within the Underdark. This may take the form of launching a squad to deal with a threat that has already reached the surface, or sending an expedition into the Underdark to eliminate a threat or stop a problem before it reaches the surface.
- To fortify, secure, or destroy any entrances from the Underdark that lead to the surface.
- To map, explore and document the Underdark, it's inhabitants, and resources.
Assets
The guild has a large force of Delvers, numbering around 7,500; trained in a wide variety of disciplines. They maintain numerous fortifications, camps, and establishments throughout Albion, the Underdark, and wider Calcaria. The guild own horses and steeders for travel above and below the surface respectively. The Delvers also own the most complete collection of maps of the Underdark in existence.
Founding Date
237GA
Type
Guild, Fighter / Mercenary
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Veteran
Demonym
Delver
Leader
Leader Title
Location
Notable Members
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