Guilds of Nova Excelsium

The Aetheric Order of Alchemists, Chirurgeons, and Physicians – A prestigious guild of alchemists and doctors who blend magic, alchemy, and medicine. They experiment with new potions and treatments, while also providing surgical and medical services. Doctors, Apothecarists & Barbers.   Excelsior Banking Consortium - the state bank of Nova Excelsium.   The Galecloth Guild – A tailor's guild known for its focus on practicality and function, producing garments for airship crews, laborers, and travelers. They also dabble in experimental textiles, integrating technological enhancements for durability and comfort in harsh conditions.   The Highwind Hospitality Union – A coalition of inns, taverns, and leisure establishments, offering everything from affordable lodgings for laborers to luxurious suites for wealthy merchants and visiting nobles.   The Nimbus Exchange – A guild controlling the flow of precious materials, rare imports, and magical items from other regions, crucial for airship construction and the city’s economy.   Skychain Traders – A powerful merchant guild overseeing trade between the floating city and the ground, regulating goods brought up from the earth and managing airship shipping routes.   The Skyhaulers’ Union – This guild controls the labor force responsible for moving heavy goods in the airship yards, markets, and warehouses. Their members are known for their physical strength and ability to maneuver cargo through the city’s challenging, multi-leveled layout.   The Stormvine Stewards - Known for their mastery of air and soil magic, the Nimbus Stewards focus on growing unique, lightweight crops that thrive in floating environments. They have developed special "sky-root" plants that can anchor in minimal soil and draw nutrients from the air, making them perfect for the floating city's unique conditions. Their crops are often considered luxury items due to their rarity and magical properties.   The Tetherbinders – A guild responsible for maintaining the moorings, docks, and anchors that keep the city’s airships safely secured to the islands, as well as the anchor chains connecting the city's various islands.