Thieves - Revision history

Springheel: Protected "Thieves" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

2010-03-11T20:07:26Z

Protected "Thieves" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

← Older revision	Revision as of 20:07, 11 March 2010
(No difference)

Springheel at 01:54, 19 February 2010

2010-02-19T01:54:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:54, 19 February 2010
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[image:~~mage1~~.jpg\|thumb\|Sophisticated and well-equipped burglars are the rarest type of thief.]]		[[image:farrell.jpg\|thumb\|Sophisticated and well-equipped burglars are the rarest type of thief.]]
	The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the merchants who smuggle kidnapped children to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.		The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the merchants who smuggle kidnapped children to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.

Springheel at 01:54, 19 February 2010

2010-02-19T01:54:10Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:54, 19 February 2010
Line 1:		Line 1:
			[[image:mage1.jpg\|thumb\|Sophisticated and well-equipped burglars are the rarest type of thief.]]
	The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the merchants who smuggle kidnapped children to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.		The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the merchants who smuggle kidnapped children to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.

Springheel: /* Misconceptions */

2010-01-23T21:32:08Z

Misconceptions

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:32, 23 January 2010
Line 20:		Line 20:
	Thieves guilds are not large. A small guild would have only a handful of members, and even the largest would have less than a few dozen. Thieves are generally too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.		Thieves guilds are not large. A small guild would have only a handful of members, and even the largest would have less than a few dozen. Thieves are generally too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.

	Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs are far more common.		Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs and smugglers are far more common.

Springheel: /* Thieves' Guilds */

2010-01-23T21:31:11Z

Thieves' Guilds

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:31, 23 January 2010
Line 9:		Line 9:

	Although a strong leader might occasionally unite various factions of thieves into a single guild, it is more common for multiple guilds to stake out territory throughout the city. The Black Hands claim gambling and girl rights in the docks ward, and the Unseen claim pick pocketing and begging on Baker St, for example. Turf wars are not at all uncommon, especially among the smaller and more volatile guilds (which are little more than gangs).		Although a strong leader might occasionally unite various factions of thieves into a single guild, it is more common for multiple guilds to stake out territory throughout the city. The Black Hands claim gambling and girl rights in the docks ward, and the Unseen claim pick pocketing and begging on Baker St, for example. Turf wars are not at all uncommon, especially among the smaller and more volatile guilds (which are little more than gangs).

			''(It might be more helpful to think of mafia and Russian mob movies for inspiration, rather than fantasy thief guilds.)''

	== Relationship With Other Factions ==		== Relationship With Other Factions ==

Springheel: /* Misconceptions */

2009-12-01T23:09:30Z

Misconceptions

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:09, 1 December 2009
Line 16:		Line 16:

	== Misconceptions ==		== Misconceptions ==
	Thieves guilds are not large~~, being measured in dozens~~ of members, ~~not hundreds~~. Thieves are too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.		Thieves guilds are not large. A small guild would have only a handful of members, and even the largest would have less than a few dozen. Thieves are generally too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.

	Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs are far more common.		Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs are far more common.

Springheel: /* Misconceptions */

2009-03-05T22:50:19Z

Misconceptions

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:50, 5 March 2009
Line 16:		Line 16:

	== Misconceptions ==		== Misconceptions ==
	Thieves guilds are ~~generally small~~, being measured in dozens of members, not hundreds. Thieves are too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.		Thieves guilds are not large, being measured in dozens of members, not hundreds. Thieves are too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.

	Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs are far more common.		Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs are far more common.

Springheel at 14:23, 5 March 2009

2009-03-05T14:23:55Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:23, 5 March 2009
Line 14:		Line 14:

	Although the Hermetic Order does not have any official connection to thieves' guilds, many [[mages]] are known to sell potions and spells to thieves through the black market.		Although the Hermetic Order does not have any official connection to thieves' guilds, many [[mages]] are known to sell potions and spells to thieves through the black market.

			== Misconceptions ==
			Thieves guilds are generally small, being measured in dozens of members, not hundreds. Thieves are too shifty and selfish to create extended organizations.

			Most thieves are not highly sophisticated burglars; brutish thugs are far more common.

Springheel at 16:57, 14 June 2007

2007-06-14T16:57:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:57, 14 June 2007
Line 1:		Line 1:
	The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the ~~smugglers~~ who ~~kidnap~~ children ~~and sneak them out of the city~~ to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.		The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the merchants who smuggle kidnapped children to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.

	== Thieves' Guilds ==		== Thieves' Guilds ==

Springheel at 16:56, 14 June 2007

2007-06-14T16:56:57Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:56, 14 June 2007
Line 1:		Line 1:
			The term "thief" can cover anyone from the drunken thug who beats a beggar for his alms, to the smugglers who kidnap children and sneak them out of the city to sell to southern slave dealers, to the sophisticated burglar who slips in and out of a merchant's townhouse. Despite what one might think, it is rare for thieves to work alone. While anyone can snatch a purse here or there, only those who work in groups can really make a living from it.

			== Thieves' Guilds ==
	Thieves' guilds gather like-minded individuals who make alliances, plan jobs, and get information on buildings, people and security measures. Being part of a thieves' guild provides the same basic benefits as any other guild: insurance, training, and tricks of the trade. Members get access to specialized equipment and information to make their job easier. If a member of the guild gets into legal trouble, the guild may be able to pull some strings and arrange their release, though the member will likely have to reinburse the guild for its trouble.		Thieves' guilds gather like-minded individuals who make alliances, plan jobs, and get information on buildings, people and security measures. Being part of a thieves' guild provides the same basic benefits as any other guild: insurance, training, and tricks of the trade. Members get access to specialized equipment and information to make their job easier. If a member of the guild gets into legal trouble, the guild may be able to pull some strings and arrange their release, though the member will likely have to reinburse the guild for its trouble.