Mediator Guilds are independent organizations that act as peacekeepers in Unios.
Guilds were founded in Magiana by citizens disgruntled by abuses by royal military police. They prioritized the safety of civilians, sometimes clashing with law enforcement. Thanks to mounting pressure from the people of the nation, these vigilantes were eventually recognized by the royal family as an independent series of organizations that operated separately from the army and police, with no allegiance to the government. They then slowly gained popularity around the world. Although there are no global standards or oversight organizations for Guilds, any member of such an organization regardless of where it is on Unios, is known as a "Mediator."
While they also receive some public funding, the majority of a guild’s income comes from the specialty jobs they take on, usually submitted to them by private citizens, which are often dangerous or very time-consuming. Guild members are known to treat each other like family, with their guild being something very important to them.
Guild Unions are organizations that organize and govern guilds. Unions operate on regional and national levels. They approve the formation of guilds, cooperate with governments to fund them, and pass judgment on their actions.
Guildsmen have to register as temporary affiliates whenever they enter another guild's jurisdiction. The Nationalized Guild Theory puts forth the idea of one guild with multiple branches all across a country, united under one guildmaster, with one internal communications network, eliminating that need and therefore being more efficient. However, some raise concerns over the potential of such guilds being akin to private armies in the service of the guildmaster, with the Guild Union of its nation being unable to police it, as the only member of said Union would be the Nationalized Guild itself.
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