The Stonewarden Brotherhood

Sewer Worker/Masons Guild

Overview

The Stonewarden Brotherhood in Eastdale is a vital guild comprising skilled sewer workers and masons. Their primary role is to maintain and expand the town's infrastructure, ensuring the smooth functioning of its sewage system and the integrity of its buildings, particularly considering the town's proximity to the Darkwood Forest.

Membership

• Composition: Primarily humans and dwarves, with dwarves bringing their ancestral stonecraft and underground construction skills. Several goblins also honed their skills in masonry and sewage maintenance.
• Recruitment: Members are often recruited from local apprenticeships, with a special emphasis on those showing aptitude in engineering and stonework.

Guild Structure

• Leadership: A council of seasoned masons and sewer experts, led by a Guildmaster, traditionally a dwarf due to their expertise in stonecraft and subterranean structures.
• Divisions: Divided into two main departments – the Masonry Circle and the Sewer Sentinel Division.
• Masonry Circle: Focuses on construction and repair of buildings, walls, and the wooden palisade, ensuring they are robust and secure.
• Sewer Sentinel Division: Manages the sewage system, crucial for public health and sanitation, especially in a bustling trade center like Eastdale.

Guild Activities

• Training and Apprenticeship: Provides training in masonry and sewer maintenance, emphasizing practical skills and traditional techniques.
• Infrastructure Development: Works closely with the town's clerics and men-at-arms to plan and execute infrastructure projects.
• Maintenance Work: Regular maintenance of Eastdale's buildings and sewage system, adapting to the town’s growth and the challenges posed by its diverse population and geographical location.

Relationship with Eastdale

• Collaboration with the Church of St. Ygg: Often works under the direction of the church for civil projects and fortification efforts.
• Support for Trade and Defense: Contributes to Eastdale’s prosperity and security through their work, bolstering trade routes and reinforcing defensive structures.
• Community Role: Seen as a vital part of the community, providing stable jobs and maintaining the town's functionality and safety.

Guild's Reputation

• Public Perception: Viewed with a mixture of respect for their skills and slight wariness due to their frequent work beneath the town and knowledge of its hidden underbelly.
• Alignment: Generally Lawful Good and Lawful Neutral, aligning with Eastdale's overall ethos and administrative structure.
• Expansion Concerns: As Eastdale grows, the guild faces the challenge of scaling its operations, particularly in managing the complex sewer system.
• Potential Conflicts: May occasionally find themselves at odds with the Thieves Guild, especially when their underground activities intersect.
  

The Stonewarden Brotherhood, with its blend of human ingenuity and dwarven craftsmanship, plays a crucial role in maintaining and fortifying Eastdale, ensuring its continued prosperity and safety.

"Strength in Stone, Honor in Service - Building Eastdale's Legacy."

Type

Civil Services

Leader

Guildmaster Thorin Stonehand

Location

The Stone Hearth Hall

Controlled Territories

• Eastdale Sewers
• The Stone Hearth Hall