Mariners Guild

Overview

The Mariners Guild has several chapters dedicated to the different elements of seamanship. They are responsible for the training of sailors, navigators, boatswains, boat captains, shipwrights and fishermen. It also provides crews for ships, and can help would be ship owners to get the necessary expertise to ensure their planned voyages are successful. The organization has strong links to several other guilds. It provides warehouse space when needed along with ship repair, dry docking, de-fouling and refitting services to members. When a member is in town they will provide lodging at the guild facilities which also acts as a private members bar.

Non Weapon Proficiency Training

The following NWP are available through their connection to the Priesthood of Poseidon.
Swimming
Fishing,
Navigation
Seamanship
Boating, (1 Wisdom +1 The Complete Thief's Handbook (pg. 17))
Boatwrighting (1 Intelligence -2 The Complete Book of Dwarves (pg. 42))
Canoe-making (1 Wisdom +2 Maztica A Journey to the True World (pg. 56))
Canoeing (1 Dexterity 0 Maztica A Journey to the True World (pg. 57))
Astronomy (2 Intelligence 0 War Captain's Companion: Book I (pg. 7))
Cartography (1 Intelligence -2 The Complete Ranger's Handbook (pg. 82))

Structure

A Junior Mariner can gain a Pilots License for navigation of the following Routes:
General routes (routes not restricted to rivers, canals and small lakes)
River routes
Canal and small lakes routes
A Mariner can obtain licences in the sailing of the following: Small Vessel
Large Vessel
Merchant Vessel
Warship
A Master Mariner can obtain licences in Fleet Management
Ship Development and Building