National Guild of Xios Handbook
The National Guild of Xios (NGX) identifes the threat level of each request brought forth by a citizen of Xios, and categorizes them into a ranking system designed to match with an adventuring party that has the appropriate experience required. The guild then writes up a contract for each request to post on the quest board, which members may take for the rewards offered.
Request. Any citizen of Xios is allowed to put in a request for an adventuring party. Whether the request is given verbally or written, the payment must be included along with the terms of agreement in the request before being processed through the guild.
Contract. A legally binding document written by a clerk of the NGX, The contract specifies the date it was comissioned, the request made by the client, rank requirement, and the reward for completing the quest. Tampering with the contract or destroying it will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
Quest Board. All contracts are displayed every morning on a quest board located in an NGX tower. Contracts are a first come first serve basis, and you can only accept a contract within your rank (You can accept a contract lower or equal to, but not higher than your rank). An adventuring party cannot have more than one contract at a time to provide others a chance to participate.
Tokens. Each member has a badge representing their ranking called a token. It is proof that the adventurer is a member of the NGX, and adheres to the rules and laws provided by the guild. If a token is broken or misplaced, it is up to the adventurer to get a new one issued from the nearest guild. Adventurers are advised to return tokens from deceased members if able, so it can be recorded in the directory. Tampering with the token, as well as creating false tokens will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
1. Once a contract is accepted by an adventurer, it is their responsibility to fulfill the quest to the best of their ability. Failing to do so due to negligence or incompetence will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
2. Any collateral damage caused by the adventuring party is to be reported to the NGX for insurance purposes. Damages not claimed will be covered by the adventuring party in question.
3. The rule of Law of the Land applies to all members. This means you are to follow the laws of whatever organization has set in the location you are in. To break a law is to tarnish the NGX name, and those caught will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
The Kingdom of Eldinien:
Controlling the largest region, the Kingdom of Eldinien is led mainly by the Order of Xios, a group of powerful archmages who often have rituals to communicate with the celestials in the upper planes for counciling and advice, making this faction versatile in the schools of magics.
Ruling Empire: Eldinien
Races: Humans, Half-elves, Gnomes, Dwarves, Halflings, and few Dragonborne
The Brynharde Battalion:
A sub faction following under the command of the Kingdom of Eldinien, the Brynharde Battalion has earned a faction of its own for its fierce leadership and victories the armies have had during the Hundred Year Balance War.
Ruling Empire: Brynharde
Races: Humans, Half-elves, Gnomes, Dwarves, Halflings, and few Dragonborne
Order of the Sword:
A battle-hardened faction always fighting off the evils, the Order of the Sword was created as a foothold against the forces of Myrkul in the great Balance War, and is not for the fient of heart. The Order of the Sword is not discriminating towards race, they accept all (except half-orcs) who are willing to battle the forces of evil along their side.
Ruling Empire: Westcoast
Races: All races (excluding half-orcs)
The Stone Tribes:
Peaceful but elusive for the most part, the stone giants can be a force that none of which the likes have ever seen if they decide that it is time to fight for a rightous cause. The only time this has ever happened was in the Balance War, and the battles did not last long when they came into the fight.
Ruling Empire: Athos
Race: Giants
Enclave of the Forge:
Always battling for territory within the Winding Desert and Morodin's Reach, the enclave is constantly looking for new treasure to find, artifacts to dig up, and minerals to process into riches. You won't find a richer faction than the Enclave of the Forge.
Ruling Empire: Jewel of Xios
Races: Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings, Humans
Night Sentinels:
An elite faction of elves dedicated to protecting the forest and it's inhabitants. Though they keep mostly to themselves in the Eternal Forest, the Night Sentinels will come to the aid of other factions if they feel the threat great enough.
Ruling Empire: Sol
Races: Elves, Half-Elves
The Rising Talon:
Not much is known about this faction, only that they are found north of Illyaene's Forest.
Ruling Empire: Yzgrazz
Races: Dragonborne
Terms
Request. Any citizen of Xios is allowed to put in a request for an adventuring party. Whether the request is given verbally or written, the payment must be included along with the terms of agreement in the request before being processed through the guild.
Contract. A legally binding document written by a clerk of the NGX, The contract specifies the date it was comissioned, the request made by the client, rank requirement, and the reward for completing the quest. Tampering with the contract or destroying it will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
Quest Board. All contracts are displayed every morning on a quest board located in an NGX tower. Contracts are a first come first serve basis, and you can only accept a contract within your rank (You can accept a contract lower or equal to, but not higher than your rank). An adventuring party cannot have more than one contract at a time to provide others a chance to participate.
Tokens. Each member has a badge representing their ranking called a token. It is proof that the adventurer is a member of the NGX, and adheres to the rules and laws provided by the guild. If a token is broken or misplaced, it is up to the adventurer to get a new one issued from the nearest guild. Adventurers are advised to return tokens from deceased members if able, so it can be recorded in the directory. Tampering with the token, as well as creating false tokens will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
NGX Rules
Members of the NGX are to adhere to the rules put in place by the guild. These rules are to protect the citizens of Xios, as well as members of the guild.1. Once a contract is accepted by an adventurer, it is their responsibility to fulfill the quest to the best of their ability. Failing to do so due to negligence or incompetence will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
2. Any collateral damage caused by the adventuring party is to be reported to the NGX for insurance purposes. Damages not claimed will be covered by the adventuring party in question.
3. The rule of Law of the Land applies to all members. This means you are to follow the laws of whatever organization has set in the location you are in. To break a law is to tarnish the NGX name, and those caught will result in disciplinary actions leading up to termination from the guild.
Associated Factions
When working with the Xios Guild, there will be opportunities to work with different factions. Each faction presents its own society, rules, quests, and benefits. The more renown you earn with a faction, the more likely they will come to accept you as one of their own. This list provides information for each faction:The Kingdom of Eldinien:
Controlling the largest region, the Kingdom of Eldinien is led mainly by the Order of Xios, a group of powerful archmages who often have rituals to communicate with the celestials in the upper planes for counciling and advice, making this faction versatile in the schools of magics.
Ruling Empire: Eldinien
Races: Humans, Half-elves, Gnomes, Dwarves, Halflings, and few Dragonborne
The Brynharde Battalion:
A sub faction following under the command of the Kingdom of Eldinien, the Brynharde Battalion has earned a faction of its own for its fierce leadership and victories the armies have had during the Hundred Year Balance War.
Ruling Empire: Brynharde
Races: Humans, Half-elves, Gnomes, Dwarves, Halflings, and few Dragonborne
Order of the Sword:
A battle-hardened faction always fighting off the evils, the Order of the Sword was created as a foothold against the forces of Myrkul in the great Balance War, and is not for the fient of heart. The Order of the Sword is not discriminating towards race, they accept all (except half-orcs) who are willing to battle the forces of evil along their side.
Ruling Empire: Westcoast
Races: All races (excluding half-orcs)
The Stone Tribes:
Peaceful but elusive for the most part, the stone giants can be a force that none of which the likes have ever seen if they decide that it is time to fight for a rightous cause. The only time this has ever happened was in the Balance War, and the battles did not last long when they came into the fight.
Ruling Empire: Athos
Race: Giants
Enclave of the Forge:
Always battling for territory within the Winding Desert and Morodin's Reach, the enclave is constantly looking for new treasure to find, artifacts to dig up, and minerals to process into riches. You won't find a richer faction than the Enclave of the Forge.
Ruling Empire: Jewel of Xios
Races: Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings, Humans
Night Sentinels:
An elite faction of elves dedicated to protecting the forest and it's inhabitants. Though they keep mostly to themselves in the Eternal Forest, the Night Sentinels will come to the aid of other factions if they feel the threat great enough.
Ruling Empire: Sol
Races: Elves, Half-Elves
The Rising Talon:
Not much is known about this faction, only that they are found north of Illyaene's Forest.
Ruling Empire: Yzgrazz
Races: Dragonborne
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The National Guild of Xios Handbook has a leather cover with the pages made of simple parchment. The spine is woven together with twine, and the title is engraved on the front, with the logo on the back.
NGX Ranking System:
Clay Token: The lowest rank, given to new recruits who have yet to complete a quest.
Obsidian Token: Given to those who have proved that they are competent in battle and able to stand their ground against a threat.
Copper Token: The copper token is given when an adventurer has earned a name for themselves by completing enough quests in a local area. Their names have begun to spread through the common folk by those they have helped, and the occasional gasp can be heard as they pass by a local fan.
Bronze Token: An adventurer is given the bronze token when they have proven to stand against a great threat and never wavered to protect those in harm, no matter the cost. Those who wear this token wear it with pride, for a bronze token is highly respected and known throughout the commonfolk and lower nobles.
Silver Token: When nobles begin to take notice in the deeds of an adventurer, they will request their name specifically from the NGX registry to complete a quest. After completing a noble quest, the adventurer is given the rank of silver, and given a silver token. Those with silver tokens are regarded as high class adventurers, and merchants along with nobles will try to compete for your services.
Gold Token: When enough noble quests have been completed, it earns the attention of a faction leader or lord. Adventurers to complete a faction quest earn the rank of gold and are given a gold token. Adventurers of this status are considered to be the highest class of adventurers known throughout the empire, with prestiege and wealth in abundance.
Platinum Token: When an empire is in danger and in need of aid, they turn to the gold token adventurers for help. Those who complete a kingdom quest are given a platinum token, the highest ranking the NGX can give an adventurer, and their title is changed to Hero. They are known throughout the continent as a defender of their empire, a force to be reckoned with.
Diamond Token: Only one other person has ever received this token, and that was Durim Stronghelm. For his bravery in banishing Myrkul ending the Hundred Year Balance War, he was given the title of diamond, a truely honorific title to have. Having a diamond token proclaims you as the Hero of Xios, the one who fulfilled the prophecy and returned Xios to the Great Circle Era.
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