Tyros Shipping
Tyros shipping as it as come to be known is an old guild in the republics, it's roots go deep and it is held in high respect.
Servants of the Scripture
Tyros shipping has always held the scripture in high regards, and have been sponsored by the church on numerous occasions for their fealty and generous donations. although the relationship between the church and the guild is entirely one of mutual benefit, as the guild is offered calm seas and strong winds to safely transport their precious goods, while the church enjoys generous donations from the captains to continue their services. The ships of the guild and most of their emblems are stylized after Saint Antia to show their devotion to the honored saint.Affluent Traders
The Guild as established themselves firmly in the north seas, to such an extend that they often overtake the role of diplomats and negotiators with the powers of the region, as they are well known in the area, although not always respected or liked.Overseas ambition
It is no secret that Tyros shipping holds ambitions of colonies and further ties with the Northern league, as they have begun to sponsor numerous colonies in the northern seas. Although such ambitions have brought them into conflict with some locals, the guild has grown quite confident in their abilities and ever increasing wealth, and not to say weaponry acquired from the Northern League.Structure
The Guild is structure is made of board of captain, consisting of the 10 most riches captains, with said riches being counted both as amount of active ships and crew under them, aswell their net-worth to ensure that only the most successful and representative captains can influence the guild heavily. This has lead to a sort of internal democracy in which smaller captains throw their vote behind which ever board captain he has faith in, or who ever paid him.
Public Agenda
To enrich the republic, it's peoples and of course the guild and it's families.
Such goals are to be achieved by any means necessary, though preferable by cooperation and commerece with the already existing settlements.
To Preserve their influence in the northern seas.
To exploit any and all opportunities to protect the people of the republics.
Assets
Tyros shipping is a rich and affluent guild, it is old an as such as connections with many rich and important families in the republics.
They import important wares from the northern league, such as the new canons and muskets that have become immensely sought after in the republics.
They also import many raw goods, such as grain, gold, papir, linen, honey and iron.
Wealth By Her Grace.
Type
Guild, Merchant
Alternative Names
Northern Shipping, TNS(Tyros Northern Shipping)
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