Truthful Craft
Honesty and clarity in every dealing. Let workmanship speak plainly of its maker's skill.
Charter Overview
For artisans who believe craft can uplift entire realms.
Purpose. Establish a fellowship rooted in honour, virtue, and mastery; ensure every work reflects sincerity of skill and purity of intention.
Promise. Serve the common good through mentorship, charitable works, and art that uplifts the minds and hearts of the people.
Protection. Refuse commissions that corrupt or demean; uphold ethical standards so all art bears the weight of a noble conscience.
The Sacred Pillars
Truthful Craft, Charitable Spirit, and Moral Conduct form the triad by which decisions are weighed and alliances forged.
Charitable Spirit
Mentor apprentices and imbue communities with art that consoles and inspires hearts.
Moral Conduct
Decline labours that corrupt or demean. Let conscience be the architect of every undertaking.
Circle of Stewardship
Seven pillars of the Guild, united in purpose and bound by sacred oath.
Guild Master
Sets the vision, arbitrates disputes, grants the seal.
Right Hand
Ensures continuity, counsels artisans, stands watch.
Commissions Accountant
Records agreements, keeps expectations pure.
Guild Treasurer
Guards coffers, tracks distributions with precision.
Overwatch Board
Provides votes when stalemates arise, steady governance.
Guild Captain
Leads multi-artist endeavors, ensures harmony.
Guild Members
Heart of the Guild—uphold charter through practice.
Commission Lifecycle
Every contract is a ritual of trust. From initial petition to archival sealing, commissions follow a transparent, ethical cadence.
01
The Forging of Agreements
Patrons submit requests, artists claim proposals, and profit divisions are set before the Accountant seals the pact.
02
Revisions & Alterations
Changes require assent from all parties. Contracts are rewritten, reaffirmed, and only then does work continue.
03
The Burning of a Contract
Should dishonour arise, the Guild may ceremonially nullify the agreement, recording cause within the archive.
Twin Reserve Funds
Safeguarding both artisans and the Guild's halls.
Member
Member Reserve Fund
Safeguards earnings for artisans and keeps help within reach when life interrupts the craft.
- Covers: commissions earned, relief grants, apprenticeships.
- Governed by: Accountant + Treasurer with open ledger.
- Used for: emergency aid, fellowships, rapid disbursements.
Guild
Guild Reserve Fund
Maintains the halls, tools, and gatherings that let the fellowship thrive together.
- Covers: atelier upkeep, tooling, festivals, archives.
- Governed by: Master + Board approvals, recorded for continuity.
- Used for: renovations, equipment, ceremonies, strategic buffers.
Governance & Business Model
Sole proprietorship with a collective heart. The Guild Master carries legal accountability while artisans share profit, responsibility, and creative direction under internal accords.
01
Authority & Structure
One legal signatory (the Master) keeps filings and taxes fast; internal accords define how duties and profits are shared.
- Single point for declarations and risk acceptance.
- Board consulted on milestones and major decisions.
- Duties and shares documented per commission.
02
Money Flow
Revenue splits are agreed before work; the Treasurer and Accountant keep the ledger clean and payouts timely.
- Splits locked in writing prior to kickoff.
- Treasurer tracks distributions; Accountant records approvals.
- Bonus pathway for exemplary delivery.
03
Creative Protection
Leads handle patrons, scope, and disputes so artisans focus on the craft.
- Right Hand blocks scope creep and guards cadence.
- Accountant enforces change control and sign-offs.
- Master mediates; Board arbitrates stalemates.
Archive of Deeds
Every completed work joins the illuminated record. Commissions are chronicled with sketches, ledgers, and testimonies so future artisans may learn from precedent.
- Sealed scrolls for each commission
- Reference cases for ethical rulings
- Living library for apprentices
"Let every member who enters these halls honour this charter, uphold its values, and contribute to the flourishing of art across the realms." — Excerpt from the final clause
Join the Fellowship
Pledge your craft to the Nordet Art Guild. Share your discipline, recent works, and how you uphold the pillars. The Right Hand will dispatch a raven within three nights.