The Merchantile Association

The Mercantile Association of Ferrusmere is a powerful and influential organization that represents the interests of merchants and traders in the city. Founded hundreds of years ago, the Association has grown to become one of the most important institutions in Ferrusmere, with a membership that includes some of the wealthiest and most influential merchants in the city. Despite its public image as a benevolent organization dedicated to promoting fair trade and prosperity, the Association has a dark side. Behind the scenes, it has formed a secret alliance with the ruling Holy Order of the Crimson Dawn, using its wealth and influence to further the Order's goals.
The Association provides the Order with financial support and access to valuable resources, in exchange for protection and favors. It also uses its influence to sway public opinion in favor of the Order, using its vast network of merchants and traders to spread propaganda and manipulate the media.
The Association is led by a council of merchants, chosen from among the most respected and influential members of the organization. These merchants are responsible for setting the Association's policies and making important decisions that affect the entire organization. They are also responsible for maintaining the Association's secret alliance with the Order, and for ensuring that its activities remain hidden from the public.
Despite its underhand ties to the Holy Order, the Mercantile Association of Ferrusmere is not without controversy. Some critics argue that the Association is too powerful, and that it serves the interests of its members at the expense of the wider population. Others argue that it is a necessary institution that helps to keep order and stability in the city's bustling economy.
Regardless of these debates, the Mercantile Association of Ferrusmere remains an important and influential force in Ferrusmere, and is likely to continue playing a central role in the city's affairs for many years to come.

Type

Guild, Merchant