The Merchant Guild

All merchants must pay the guild entrance fee and the set monthly guild dues to conduct business in and around Stormwind and its Provinces. To contend with the inequitable fluctuation of trade taxation, the Merchant Guild has been an established presence since the Third war and has passed on tradition and strong leadership through the Kingdom's most trying times. Signees of the charter agree to the rules and conditions set below. Illicit trading is strictly forbidden. Prices must be agreed upon by all Merchants involved in the selling of comparable goods. The regulation of goods and prices must be agreed upon within the Guild hall and witnessed by an elected council. Fines will be imposed on any Guild members who violate the Merchant Guild charter. Exportation tariffs will be fairly regulated by contract with the King. Privileged members will have primary rights to new trade routes. Privilege will be established by seniority or by demand. Supply contracts will be evenly dispersed among associates regardless of privilege. Guild members are protected, and any who fall sick will be cared for by the guild. Burials of members will be arranged by the guild, and the guild will undertake care of any orphans or widows of deceased members. For needy families with daughters, dowries will be provided for marriages. Education, apprenticeships and other training will be provided for families of Merchant members. Members will be provided protection of horses, wagons, and goods when traveling. Ten percent of all guild subscription fees will be donated to the Cathedral of the Light.