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Eichengilde
(Oak Guild) |
Archimagus Stentorius Tremeris |
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The most venerable gilde, the Oak Gilde stands for a restoration of traditional Hermetic values; respect for the wisdom of the Founders; respect for elders; and above all, maintaining the status quo. Once the most numerous gilde, Eichengilde held a clear plurality in sigil count, and thus dominated the politics of the Tribunal. Since the reforms of Tribunal Grandis 1261 AD, it has fallen behind Lindengilde both in numbers of magi and sigilla voted. |
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Weissdorngilde
(Hawthorn Guild) |
Magistra Ardea Bjornaer |
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Another venerable gilde, the Hawthorn Gilde is also one of the oldest. This gilde stands for protection of the wilderness and preservation of the wild magical places. It is dominated by magi Bjornaer of the Wilderist camp, and its influence has waxed in recent years as that of Eschengilde has waned and the majority of Apfelgilde left for Tribunal Belgicae. |
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Eschengilde
(Ash Guild) |
Archimagus Indulius Flambonis |
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The Ash Gilde is the gilde of dominance and confrontation. This gilde believes that magi should assert their superiority over mundanes. Dominated by magi Flambonis and Tytali, recent events and casualties have diminished the size and influence of Eschengilde. |
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Holundergilde
(Elder Guild) |
Magister Iacob Merinitae |
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Once a part of Hawthorn Gild, this gilde formed after the division within Domus Merinitae in the ninth century. Its goals are to improve relations with the Fae and to preserve the Faerie places of the world. Consisting mainly of magi Merinitae, it is the third-largest Gilde. |
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Lindengilde
(Linden Guilde) |
Archimaga Dorana Bonisagi Trianomae |
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A respected and diplomatic gild, the Linden Gilde stands for trust between magi; peaceful resolution of conflicts; and cooperation rather than division. Once smaller than Eichengilde, Lindengilde is now the largest gilde, using its influence to balance between various factions. |
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Apfelgilde
(Apple Guild) |
Tyra Larissa Criamonis |
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Once composed largely of magi Jerbitonis, but now much diminished in numbers, the Apple Gilde seeks friendly relations with the mundanes, and acceptance of magi by them. This gilde believes that Ordo Hermei should aid the mundanes, teaching them and trading with them, and joining with them in (Christian) worship. This is the youngest gilde, both in the age of the gilde, and in the average age of its members. Most of this gilde left for Tribunal Belgicae, leaving only a remnant in Tribunal Germaniae, none of whom are magi Jerbitonis. It remains to be seen how Apfelgilde will change as a result. |
ilden are political organizations; groups of like-minded Magi who generally pursue the same political agenda at Tribunal. There are six gilden in Tribunal Germaniae. Each gilde has taken the name of a tree in the German language, and a corresponding symbol. The mystical qualities of the trees roughly correspond to the political agenda of the respective gilden.