The Button Makers are seeking new recruits! We are currently located in the settlement of Alderwag located in the north among the Free Highlanders and the High Road Covenant, and part of the Coal Road.
The Button Makers History
The Button Makers were at first simple craftsmen. Having the understanding of the science and art to craft the most exquisite buttons, they were commissioned by the council, along with the church of Abadar, to mint coinage. Included in their duties and by laws, the Button Makers were responsible for ensuring the currency was not debased with false metals or forgery, and to arbitrate trades and similar agreements. To enforce these responsibilities for the common good, the Button Makers also became one of the more deadly group of assassins – as war was generally viewed as a destructive force on trade. A tertiary duty, known only to their membership, was the investigation and eradication of unsanctioned assassination and to maintain a political intelligence network to keep the peace and possibly influence it when necessary. Well, that used to be a secret…
Why Buttons?
Buttons were historically among the first means to identify rank and prestige, and used as portable money when needed. In this sense, buttons aren't just buttons. A new recruit will often be call a "button". The collection of a bounty is referred to as "collecting a button". Perhaps we'll even be able to convince the developers to add crafted buttons in game that offer a temporary bonus much like tokens or serves as a trophy for killing other players.
Company Concept
Think of the Button Makers as a group where the Mob meets Secret Service. Crafting plays a role in the company, but obviously not the only role.
Goals
First goal is to have fun. We don't dictate what fun is, as long as it doesn't fall into the "don't be a jerk" category. Our group tries to build community, establish trade, and honor/enforce agreements. We're looking for all roles and classes. We wish to grow the company to the point where we can branch out into other communities - in keeping with the network theme. That sort of expansion may not be done immediately, as we need to build up Alderwag first. When the button collecting business picks up, I'm sure there will be plenty of work for those who like to bust heads.
About the Membership
The core group of members are physically located in the Huntsville, AL area. We're all casual players with a lean toward crafting and PVE. We're usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night some time around 8:00 PM central time to midnight, and after 10:00 PM Mondays or Thursdays. Right now it's pretty easy to group up ad hoc, but as we grow we'll establish events and meeting times.
If you are interested in joining The Button Makers, send Grumdar or Wylder a message, or submit your in game application from The Button Maker company page. You can also just group with us in game and see if you like what we do. In addition, we're interested in members from other companies and settlements that want to join our network of agents.