The Guildmaster is the highest peerage level that can be earned in Men of Iron. There are currently 21 different guilds that a member can choose from. Each of these guilds employ a three tier process to become a master in the guild, the Apprentice, the Journeyman, and finally the Guildmaster. For each guild there are some common requirements at each level. There are then specifics to each guild that will challenge the member to expand their knowledge and experience to become a master of that guild.
A member of Men of Iron is not required to work to become a Guildmaster. There are no additional requirements related to the Guildmaster level in the Page, Squire or Knight levels of advancement. Working to become a Guildmaster is completely optional.
The Apprentice Level
After a member becomes a Squire he can begin working on becoming an apprentice in a guild. Each guild will have a basic set of requirements for the apprentice level. Working with a mentor members will complete the requirements and begin their journey to become a master of their chosen guild.
The Journeyman Level
The Journeyman level will continue to develop the apprentice in the mastery of his guild. This could be honing crafts and skills, advanced certifications or training, possibly even educational requirements depending on the guild. This will also be the level that will take the most time as it is during the Journeyman
level that a member will develop the experience needed to become a master. Tools, material, training and experience are all assembled and developed here.
The Journeyman level requirements are completed while the members is working on the Knight Baronet levels under the mentorship of another Guildmaster.
The Guildmaster Level
The Guildmaster level requirements will move the Journeyman to a master level of skill and understanding. There could also be a completion of educational requirements depending on the guild.
Before beginning the master work of the guild, two requirements must be met. The first is the Men of Iron member must have reached the the Knight Baronet advancement level. The second that must be completed is the Journeyman requirements.
The master requirements must be evaluated and verified by a Guildmaster of the guild or by one who is considered a master in the field if no one has reached the master level of the guild.
The Guilds
Men of Iron currently has 21 different guilds that reflect medieval trades and skills and cover a broad range of interests. These are broken into three distinct types of guilds: Trade, Fine arts and Professional guilds.
The Trade Guilds are those guilds that produce an item that can be used, sold or bartered for.
The Fine Arts Guilds are those guilds that are a display or performance of a skill.
The Professional Guilds are those guilds that either require a certification, licensure or degree to become a Guildmaster. This could also apply to those with years of knowledge and experience working in these areas.
Learn more about the Guildmaster and the Guilds by following the links below
Guild Workbooks
Each guild has several areas of focus as the member works through the workbook and requirements. Each guild workbook will explore 1. The Purpose of the Guild 2. The History of the Guild both ancient and modern 3. The Biblical or Spiritual application 4. The Skills. Depending on the guild, there can be additional sections that are guild specific.
Completion
Upon verification of completing the Guildmaster requirements, the master of the guild will notify the Royal Council for processing.
The new Guildmaster will be awarded the Guildmaster’s medallion and the guild emblem to add to his Knight Baronet coronet. This will normally be awarded by the local Baron, but could be by the Earl, Duke or member of the Royal Council.
Quick Links
The Page . The Squire . The Knight . The Knight Baronet . The Guildmaster
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