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The '''Union of Beggars''' is an association of professional beggars based in the [[Slum Quarter]] (S3) of the [[City of Greyhawk]]. It's activities are outside the purview covered by other criminal organizations in the city. Much like it's sister-guild, the [[Guild of Thieves]], it is "a 'legal' but criminal organization; its existence is not officially acknowledged but is commonly known throughout the city."{{csb|PG|29}} | The '''Union of Beggars''' is an association of professional beggars based in the [[Slum Quarter]] (S3) of the [[City of Greyhawk]]. It's activities are outside the purview covered by other criminal organizations in the city.{{cite lgj|17|88|Greyhawk's Beggar's Union}} Much like it's sister-guild, the [[Guild of Thieves]], it is "a 'legal' but criminal organization; its existence is not officially acknowledged but is commonly known throughout the city."{{csb|PG|29}} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
* '''Location'''—The beggars will use their network and contacts to locate anyone within the Free City{{cite lgj|17|90}} | |||
* '''Guides'''—The beggars will act as guides for anyone in need of such, like travellers or merchants from out of town. It's affordable, but only for those who can afford the 1gp cost.{{cite lgj|17|90}} | |||
* '''Misinformation'''—The Union will use its network and contacts to spread whatever information (even scaldalous or scurrulous) throughout the city.{{cite lgj|17|92}} | |||
* '''Scouting'''—Keeping a watchful eye on a person, shop, cart, etc. and reporting their activity or mevements.{{cite lgj|17|92}} | |||
* '''Information brokering'''—Beggars often see and hear things without others realizing it because they're often unseen and ignored. The Union uses the things they find out to leverage that information for money.{{cite lgj|17|92}} | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 6 May 2025
| Union of Beggars | |
|---|---|
| Other names: | Beggar's Union Beggar's Guild Guild of Beggars |
| Demonym: | Beggars |
| Type: | Criminal organization |
| Founded: | 498 CY |
| Leader: | Gaspar |
| Members: | Predominently rogues |
| Symbol: | Hand with an open palm (wooden medallion) |
| Allies: | Guild of Thieves |
The Union of Beggars is an association of professional beggars based in the Slum Quarter (S3) of the City of Greyhawk. It's activities are outside the purview covered by other criminal organizations in the city.[1] Much like it's sister-guild, the Guild of Thieves, it is "a 'legal' but criminal organization; its existence is not officially acknowledged but is commonly known throughout the city."[2]
Description
Activities
- Location—The beggars will use their network and contacts to locate anyone within the Free City[3]
- Guides—The beggars will act as guides for anyone in need of such, like travellers or merchants from out of town. It's affordable, but only for those who can afford the 1gp cost.[3]
- Misinformation—The Union will use its network and contacts to spread whatever information (even scaldalous or scurrulous) throughout the city.[4]
- Scouting—Keeping a watchful eye on a person, shop, cart, etc. and reporting their activity or mevements.[4]
- Information brokering—Beggars often see and hear things without others realizing it because they're often unseen and ignored. The Union uses the things they find out to leverage that information for money.[4]
History
498 CY founded
510 CY guild powers stipulated
571 CY Harvester—troubles with Thieves' Guild
592 CY Simeon Hellwater slain
Members
Notable individuals
- Gaspar (N male human Rog3/Ftr8) (or Ftr10)
- Haarkon Diardra
- Simeon Hellwater (NE human male Ftr4/Thf8)—former head of the Beggar's Union (588-592 CY)
- Theobald—former head of the Beggar's Union 571 CY
Headquarters
Known as the Palace of Trash .
Structure
Alignment
Heraldry
Ranks
Publishing history
The Union of Beggars appeared in Saga of Old City (1985), a Gord the Rogue novel. Some of the history found therein was later canonized in later officially published sourcebooks like The City of Greyhawk (1989) boxed set, and The Adventure Begins (1998), and even later in Living Greyhawk Journal #17, which has the most extensive and in-depth look at the organization.[5]
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ "Greyhawk's Beggar's Union". Living Greyhawk Journal #17 (Dragon #301, Nov 2002), p.88.
- ↑ Player's Guide (1998), p.29.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Journal #17 (Dragon #301, Nov 2002), p.90.
- ↑ a b c Living Greyhawk Journal #17 (Dragon #301, Nov 2002), p.92.
- ↑ "Greyhawk's Beggar's Union". Living Greyhawk Journal #17 (Dragon #301, Nov 2002), p.88-92.
Bibliography
- Cook, David "Zeb". WGA4 Vecna Lives!. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. Item code TSR9309.
- Mona, Erik. "Greyhawk's Beggar's Union". Dragon #17. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, .
- Niles, Douglas, Rik Rose, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. Item code TSR1043.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 1 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 14, 38, 41, 44-46, 78, 82, 95 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 13-15, 43, 84, 86, 89 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | City of Hawks | 119, 123, 126, 131, 154, 162, 170 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dance of Demons | 8 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Den of Thieves | 90 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #301 | 7, 88, 89, 90, 92 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 4 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 29, 33 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Saga of Old City | 31, 33, 34, 45, 54, 56-58, 60 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The Adventure Begins | 44, 61, 62, 69, 70, 73, 121, 125, 126 |
| Beggars, Guild of {Palace of Trash} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 27, 29 |