Guild new (Guild Help)

Here is a step by step guideline to creating a guild, which begins with the creation of a clan.

1. First, a clan is created following the process outlined in 'help clan creation'.
2. Once the clan has existed for six months and has at least ten members, the clanmaster may propose to become a trial guild. This is done by typing 'upgrade' in the clan creation room, which gives the clanmaster a guild application form.
3. The clanmaster completes the application form, which includes questions about the prospective guild's location, membership, theme and restrictions. Its core concept (e.g., charter) is transferred directly from the clan description.
4. When the clanmaster has completed the form, he or she can submit the application to Valinor. This costs 10,000 gold and is done by typing 'upgrade' in the clan creation room.
5. During the application process, the clan's numbers must remain above 10, or else the submission will be withdrawn and the clan will stay in clan status for another 180 days before being allowed to reapply.
6. The submitted clan proposal is reviewed by the Guilds Liaison. The Liaison will give feedback to the clan leader about any items which may need to be updated or changed. During this period the clanmaster may use the guild application form to change their details, provided that the core concept remain consistent with the clan's description. The content of the guild application is not otherwise judged, only the viability of it within our coded system.
7. Once the Guilds Liaison is happy with the proposed guild, the application will be sent to Valinor where they will discuss its merits (as a 'prop'). Guild applications must show that the guild satisfies at least the following three criteria:
   • Uniqueness - The guild serves both a character population and region which are not currently represented by an existing guild, thereby filling a thematic niche. The guild therefore brings something fresh to the table that players cannot get elsewhere.
   • Plausibility - The guild concept and its execution fit well within Tolkien's world, as well as the current geographical and chronological setting of the game.
   • Quality - The documentation is highly polished and lacks questionable content. It should be proofread for grammatical errors and accurate in its thematics.
8. If the application is accepted, the clanmaster must purchase a guildhall in the clan room ('purchase guildhall'). It costs 500,000 gold to purchase a hall, which will be taken first from the clanmaster's pockets, then from his or her bank account. At this time the clan is automatically upgraded to guild status. Once the hall has been put into the game, the guild is free to move in and enjoy its new pedigree.
9. If a guild is disbanded for any reason, it will revert into a clan. If the clan is able to become a guild once more, it will only cost 100,000 gold to reclaim its guildhall.