The Eisen National Association of Barristers
Advocating for individuals or groups, interpretation of the law, contract writing and mediation, notary services, and record keeping
The Bar, as it is known casually, focuses on advocating for individuals or groups, interpretation of the law, contract writing and mediation, notary services, and record keeping.
Structure
Guildmaster
The current Guildmaster is an ama’il satyr named Robin Goldleaf, who has swiftly risen through the ranks of the Bar and has only been Guildmaster for about a year. Their specialty is criminal defense.
Guild Representative
The Guild Representative is a male aasimar named Valentino Swift, who mostly acts as a mediator.
Guild Administrator
The Guild Administrator is a male tiefling named Cassius Blackheart, whose specialty is in contract negotiation.
Guild Structure and Ranks
Apprentice: Bar apprentices are called aides, and are not allowed to take lead on a case until their seventh year of apprenticeship Journeyer: Journeyers in the Bar are known as solicitors, and are expected to travel frequently, practicing every aspect of the trade Master: Masters are called Counselors, and are allowed to pick a specialty in which to work Mastery Exam: Mastery in the Bar is extremely difficult to achieve, and many members choose to become adept journeyers under established Counselors instead. Journeyers must win no less than five cases before even being allowed to petition for Mastery status. The Barrister’s Mastery exam consists of an established Master, within the same field of specialty that the applicant wishes to pursue, sitting second chair to the applicant for an entire year, judging their technique and skillCulture
The Bar is an extremely strict guild, following the letter of the law as close as can be. They are also extremely cutthroat, with aides and solicitors jockeying for position and opportunity.
Patron God: Barasios
Guild Symbols
Barristers are not recognized by clothing. Instead, members of the Bar receive tattoos on their left forearms in accordance with their rank. Apprentices receive a pen nib tattoo, while journeyers have the shaft of the pen, and Masters receive the quill featherGuild House Description
The Barrister’s Guild Hall is a massive, three-story stone structure with doors of iron and dark wood. The hall includes massive libraries, small meeting rooms, mock courtrooms, and some of the finest amenities to be found in Novandria.Public Agenda
Members of the Bar serve as both prosecutors and public defenders in criminal and civil trials. They also help negotiate and seal contracts.
Assets
The Bar is one of the wealthiest guilds in Novandria and have some of the deepest libraries in the country. They also have contacts and connections that even most Dukes would be wise to fear.
Type
Guild, Professional
Alternative Names
The Bar, Barrister's Guild
Demonym
Barrister
Location
Barasios Guild Symbol
Quill Pen