Factions & Guilds
In the Second Era, Potentate Versidue-Shaie signed the Guild Act, which officially sanctioned all forms of guilds throughout the Empire. This moment in history changed the landscape of commerce, education, and politics, as the guilds were able to redefine the distribution of goods, services, and education to the people of Tamriel. Each guild is required to pay to expand their influence throughout the land, which in turn, strengthens the Empire by their presence and the increased gold in the Imperial coffers. There are many guilds that were formed through the eras, with some of the more prominent guilds rising above the rest:
- Skilled warriors and entertainers who fight in the Arena
- An illegal, but generally tolerated, guild of assassins, the Dark Brotherhood
- An organized mercenary company, the Fighters Guild
- A group of enterprising merchants, the Gold Coast Trading Company
- Worshipers of the Divines, the Imperial Temple
- A military force, the Imperial Legion
- Teachers and experts of magic, the Mages Guild
- An organized crime ring, the Thieves Guild
Everyone in Tamriel respects the guilds and their rights, and considers high ranking members of those guilds as people deserving the prestige given to them. Nearly every worker in Cyrodiil, especially those in urban areas, belong to a guild suited to their vocation. The largest of guilds, recognized for their pervading respect or notoriety, are known to have adventurers, opportunists, and fortune-hunters among their ranks.
Factions & Guilds
| Organization Name | Type | Feature | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena | Guild | Arena Access | LGtC |
| Antiquarian Circle | Guild | — | SoS |
| Bards College | Guild | — | SoS |
| College of Winterhold | Guild | — | SoS |
| The Companions | Guild | — | SoS |
| Cyrodilic Collective | Fraction | — | MoM |
| Dark Brotherhood | Guild | Slayer’s Presence | LGtC |
| The Dawnguard | Guild | — | SoS |
| Fighters Guild | Guild | Guild Access | LGtC |
| Gold Coast Trading Co. | Guild | Intern Merchant | LGtC |
| Imperial Legion | Guild | Legion Station | LGtC |
| Imperial Temple | Guild | Temple Status | LGtC |
| Mages Guild | Guild | Arcane Knowledge | LGtC |
| Thieves Guild | Guild | Friends in Low Places | LGtC |
| Tribes of Murkmire | Fraction | — | MoM |
| Vigilants of Stendarr | Guild | — | SoS |
