The Traders Guild Neutral

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The Traders Guild never fired a shot in its life. It does not have to. It owns the people who do.

The merchant backbone of the United Cities. Not a fighting force — a network of shops, caravans and money.

Overview

The Traders Guild is the commercial institution running shops and caravans across United Cities territory and beyond. It is less a faction you fight and more an economy you participate in.

Gameplay Impact

Guild shops are where you sell loot and buy gear. Guild caravans move goods between cities and can be escorted, traded with, or — if you are willing to take the reputation hit — robbed.

Joining & Reputation

Trade fairly and reputation stays neutral-to-positive. Robbing caravans damages standing with the Traders Guild and the United Cities both.

Military Strength

Caravans travel with hired guards, but the Guild is not a military faction. Its power is financial leverage, not soldiers.

Best Uses

Best for: reliable selling of bulk goods, caravan escort income, and price-checking before you commit to a trade route.

Wanderer's Note

“Buy a Bonedog puppy early and raise it through your squad’s fights.”

The Traders Guild
Type
Merchant network
Aligned with
United Cities
Role
Shops & caravans
Politics
Neutral
Threat tier
Low