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The stated purpose of '''The Locksmith Union''' is to provide locations where locksmiths can practice their trade for their fellow adventurers.
The stated purpose of '''The Locksmith Union''' is to provide locations where locksmiths can practice their trade for their fellow adventurers.


[[Image:locksmithavatar.jpg|right|thumb|Locksmith Union Logo designed by Azaal Daak'tor]]


{| class="wikitable" style=" float:right;text-align: left; font-size: 95%;"
==Current officers==
|-
*Leader: [[Tathalus]]
| colspan="2" style="font-size: large; text-align:center;" | '''The Locksmith Union'''<br /><small>[[Image:locksmithavatar.jpg|right|thumb|Locksmith Union Logo designed by Azaal Daak'tor]]
*2nd In Command: [[Ezerak]]
|-
*Treasurer: [[Meeanda]]
! colspan=2 |Officers
*Event Coordinator:
|-
*Archivist:\
! Leader:
| Darkewolff
|-
! 2nd in Command:
| [[Ezerak]]
|-
! Advisor:
|
|-
! Treasurer:
| Meeanda
|-
! Archivist:
|Pyppa
|}



;City Representatives
== City Representatives ==
*Crossing: [[Enthien]]
*Crossing:
*Riverhaven/Rossman's: [[Glorgg]]
*Riverhaven/Rossman's:
*Theren, Lang and it's western territories: [[Kintryn]]
*Theren, Lang and it's western territories:
*Qi: [[Darkewollf]]
*Qi:
*Shard/Forfedhdar: [[Ezerak]]
*Shard/Forfedhdar:


==Affirmed Members==
==Affirmed Members==


{| role="members" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| role="members" class="wikitable
! Member !! Active
! Member !! Active
|-
|-
| ||
| Ajathaer || Active
|-
| Caale || Active
|-
| Chandeler || Active
|-
| [[Damiza]] || Active
|-
| Darkewolff || Active
|-
| Dartwin || Active
|-
| [[Elizzibiana]] || Active
|-
| [[Ezerak]] || Active
|-
| Fariden || Active
|-
| [[Fiasko]] || Active
|-
| Hoger || Active
|-
| Jaerk || Active
|-
| Juntei || Active
|-
| [[Kerizon]] || Active
|-
| Liham || Active
|-
|Loeth
|Active
|-
| Meeanda || Active
|-
| [[Melindrha]] || Active
|-
| Melv || Active
|-
| Menthu || Active
|-
| Mobyus || Active
|-
|Myrable
|Active
|-
| Pyppa || Active
|-
| Serlenth || Active
|-
| Sok || Active
|-
| Talmoon || Active
|-
|Thanataar
|Active
|-
| Tishra || Active
|}

==Retired & Respected Locksmith Union Members==
These Members are seen in all respect and light of the Union as their time with our Community was valued and enjoyed.
;As Listed:

[[Mahone]],
[[Walcar]],
[[Shannodoah]],
[[Dyamond]],
[[Zamn]],
[[Korutu]],
Tyx,
[[Druesyllia]].

==Union Rules & Government==
* Requirements are 150 ranks in Locksmithing and a confirming vote of a minimum of three yeas. Older bylaws required a 100 ranks or to be guilded circle 10.
* LSU offers a minion-ship for would-be members that do not meet the requirements. They are encouraged to hang around, attending meetings, and attend events.
* Any position can be questioned and a vote can be called for. A tally will be taken and arrangements will be made, to the result.
* Sustaining vote to open the meeting and Sustaining vote to close the meeting.
* This is a Player ran Organization, there in by, laws can be changed and modified.
* Votes are held in a yea or nay, fashion.
* Monthly meetings are held on the '''Third Wednesday''' of every '''month''' at '''9 pm''' eastern time, at the Crossing, Pond.

== History ==

* The Locksmith Union was founded on November 16th, 2001 by [[Kraelyst the Hand]], who remained its leader until Jilette succeeded him on March 1, 2008. The founding was made public through the production of the first ever [[The_Locksmith_Union#Box_Raffle|Box Raffle]] (details below).

* During the summer of 2002 the general public was immersed in a conflict regarding lockpick prices which resulted in blame being misdirected at The Locksmith Union for fixing prices. The confusion arose because one of the Union's few rules was that its ''members'' could not sell lockpicks for less than 4 gold per master or 1 platinum per grandmaster. People hostile to the Union or Thieves or locksmiths in general began intentionally underselling lockpicks by large amounts or giving lockpicks away for free. Many locksmiths (some in the Union and some not) took retribution on people who continued to purposefully undersell lockpicks. The Locksmith Union published a statement that it was not involved with enforcing prices on non-members and did not condone nor condemn the independent acts of its members.

* Lockpick prices have continued to remain stable at approximately 4 gold per master and 1 plat per grandmaster despite the pricing conflict and despite the fact that The Locksmith Union dropped minimum lockpick prices from its member rules in 2005.

* In January 2003 The Locksmith Union became the first non-Official player organization to receive a group badge (a gleaming animite key) and an affiliation post-title "of The Locksmith Union." This was made possible by Product Manager Solomon and Senior GameMaster Jeremael who transferred the badge mechanics over from The Fallen where they were being used for the warring organizations.

* In May 2003 The Locksmith Union was granted its own Simutronics Forums avatar, which was designed by Union member Azaal Daak'tor.

* In January 2004 the first "City Reps" were named. These individuals were to coordinate efforts and act as a leader for members in their region. They included:
** Crossing Rep: Vaetle Loeion
** Riverhaven Rep: Mackes Cultellus
** Langenfirth Rep: Walcar Walcars
** Shard Rep: Silverfly Wasarbus

* In December 2004 Jilette Darkkwidow was selected as the new box raffle chairman to replace [[Kraelyst]] who had done the previous three raffles. Jilette organized the 2006 Box Raffle and the 2007 Box Raffle, which was the first to be held in a wedding area so as to be easily accessible from all major cities.

* On March 1, 2008 Kraelyst announced that Jilette Darkkwidow would succeed him has leader of the Locksmith Union.

* In late 2008 Jilette due to Real Life reasons stopped Playing Dragonrealms, leaving a leadership vacuum in the Union, and due to the Union's rules it cannot induct new members until a new leader is chosen.

* October 2010 The Locksmith Union met with the Orders GM to talk about choosing a new leader. Candidates were asked to email the GM and answer questions, the outcome of which, she would choose a new leader. However, no Leader has been selected as of yet, and the Union still remains in a state of stagnation.

* November 2010 [[Shannodoah]] named new leader of the Union. [[Shannodoah]] would somewhat soon there after step down from leadership of the Locksmith Union. Though he would key as his first new member [[Arandrowse]]. [[Druesyllia]] soon thereafter took over Leadership of the Locksmith Union, including returning the popular Box Raffles! She stepped down from leadership handing the leadership over to [[Arandrowse]] in May 2016.
* December 2016 A vote was called for by [[Nebby]] for the removal of [[Arandrowse]] as leader of the Union. A No-faith in leadership vote was taken and concluded that [[Arandrowse]] was to step down from his role. [[Nideaya]] was voted in as Acting-Leader until an official vote could occur.
* January 2017 Nideaya was voted in a Leader of the Locksmith Union. Akudyn would be voted in as an Officer representing the Islands. Nebby would be voted in next as Officer representing the Zoluren area. Tallen as Event Coordinator. Linue was also voted in as Treasurer. Aedineus would contribute voted in as Scrolls and Records.
* January 2018 Pazohn voted in as Officer representing Shard.
* August 2019 A vote was called for by [[Tathalus]] for the removal of [[Nideaya]] as leader of the Union. A No-Faith vote was taken and it was decided by unanimous vote that [[Nideaya]] (who had been absent from several recent meetings) was to step down. [[Tathalus]] was voted Leader of the Locksmith Union.
* July 2020 For personal reasons, Tathalus chose to step down from leadership at which time Darkewolff was voted in as the new Leader of the Locksmith Union.

== Box raffle ==

The Box Raffle is an event hosted by The Locksmith Union every year or two years. Its purpose is to raise awareness and goodwill for The Locksmith Union. To receive entries into the raffle a person brings boxes to a designated location to be open by members of The Locksmith Union. Each box opened is worth one entry in the raffle up to a maximum number of entries. An additional limited number of entries can be obtained by purchasing master or grandmaster lockpicks from Union members at or above the standard price. The entry phase of the raffle typically lasts for 2 to 3 non-stop days. Hundreds of items and thousands of platinums are given away as prizes.

== Other events ==

The Locksmith Union has organized and participated in many other events including regular group raids on the [[Throne City Museum]], an exploration of the [[Penal Colony]] on [[M'riss]], and the Locksmith Union's anniversary party in 2007. In 2022, the Locksmith Union hosted the first ever Inter-provincial Horse Race, in which participants conducted a sort of scavenger hunt, traveling by horseback to various locations to collect tokens from LSU members, with the first contestant to collect them all and return to the starting point being declared the winner.
{{Cat|Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Service organizations,Active organizations}}[[page type is::organization| ]]

== ''How to Join'' ==
The Locksmith Union is open to anyone of any guild, so long as they meet the minimum requirements as listed under the Union Rules on this page. It is asked that all interested applicants be aware that membership with the Locksmith Union does require a certain level of involvement, including, but not limited to, attending meetings, assisting with Locksmith Union Events, and being available to help other adventurers with opening their boxes (whenever possible). Failure to remain involved and active with Locksmith Union duties can place membership in jeopardy.

'''To apply, interested candidates are asked to fill out the application form listed here which will be submitted to the Locksmith Union officers for review: ''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo6Zj_hBDPzvBCIeVtfzC2rdBjyZiVAXx9BHtV2hydcfsHLg/viewform Application Form]'''
''

== Inactive Members ==
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|-
|Aerivyn
|Retired
|-
| Ajathaer || Inactive
|-
|-
| Alesea || Inactive
| Alesea || Inactive
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| Aspet || Inactive
|-
|-
| Asterid || Active
| Asterid || Inactive
|-
|-
|Ayrell
| [[Azillatem]] || Inactive
|Retired
|-
|-
| [[Ayrell]] || Active
| [[Azillatem]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Azothy || Active
| Azothy || Inactive
|-
|-
| Baudolino || Inactive
| Baudolino || Inactive
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| [[Beauris]] || Inactive
| [[Beauris]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Bedlight]] || Active
| [[Bedlight]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Berouz || Active
| Berouz || Inactive
|-
| Caale || Inactive
|-
|-
| Caehys || Inactive
| Caehys || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Catelinn]] || Active
| Catelinn || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Carvalhal]] || Inactive
| [[Carvalhal]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Chozen || Unknown
| Chozen || Inactive
|-
| Cilka || Inactive
|-
|-
| Cilka || Active
| [[Clamil]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Codiax || Inactive
| Codiax || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Craetos]] || Unknown
| [[Craetos]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Crobin || Active
| Crobin || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Cyiarriah]] || Inactive
| [[Cyiarriah]] || Inactive
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| [[Danoryiel]] || Inactive
| [[Danoryiel]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Darkewolff || Active
| Darkeskye || Inactive
|-
| Darkeskye || Active
|-
| Darkgaze || Active
|-
| Dartwin || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Deaglan]] || Inactive
| [[Deaglan]] || Inactive
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|-
|-
| [[Drevid]] || Inactive
| [[Drevid]] || Inactive
|-
| Dromma || Retired
|-
|-
| Dronic || Inactive
| Dronic || Inactive
|-
|-
|Druesyllia
| Druesyillia || Active
|Retired
|-
|-
| Dyler || Active
| Dyler || Inactive
|-
| Eazzy || Inactive
|-
|-
| Ehrendyl || Inactive
| Ehrendyl || Inactive
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| Elizondo || Inactive
| Elizondo || Inactive
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|-
| Emou || Active
| Emou || Inactive
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|-
| Enrahn || Active
| Enrahn || Inactive
|-
|-
| Enthien || Active
| Enthien || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Enwah]] || Inactive
| [[Enwah]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Eonon || Active
| Eonon || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Erixx]] || Active
| [[Erixx]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Escent || Active
| Escent || Inactive
|-
|-
| Evermore || Inactive
| Evermore || Inactive
|-
|-
| Ezerak || Active
| Faehlan || Inactive
|-
| Faehlan || Active
|-
| Fariden || Active
|-
|-
| Fiasko || Active
| Faragin || Inactive
|-
|-
| Firekiller || Inactive
| Firekiller || Inactive
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| Fyrusa || Inactive
| Fyrusa || Inactive
|-
|-
| Gamalon || Active
| Gamalon || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Gags]] || Active
| [[Gags]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| Gandoft || Inactive
| Gandoft || Inactive
|-
| Geriscus || Inactive
|-
|-
| Gidien || Inactive
| Gidien || Inactive
|-
| Glorgg || Active
|-
|-
| Glynnes || Inactive
| Glynnes || Inactive
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| Hangren || Inactive
| Hangren || Inactive
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|-
| Hoger || Active
| Imerald || Inactive
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| [[Imerald]] || Active
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|-
| Ipkin || Inactive
| Ipkin || Inactive
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| Jaelles || Inactive
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|-
| [[Jalika]] || Active
| [[Jalika]] || Inactive
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|-
| Jenealle || Inactive
| Jenealle || Inactive
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| Jiol || Inactive
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|-
| Jobian || Active
| Jobian || Inactive
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|-
| Joehaynus || Inactive
| Joehaynus || Inactive
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| Julenne || Inactive
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|-
| [[Kaeta]] || Active
| [[Kaeta]] || Inactive
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|-
| Kara || Inactive
| Kara || Inactive
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| Kartaan || Inactive
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|-
| Kaxis || Active
| Kaxis || Inactive
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|-
| Kekahuna || Inactive
| Kekahuna || Inactive
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|-
| Kelyan || Inactive
| Kelyan || Inactive
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| Kerizon || Active
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|-
| Kharansea || Inactive
| Kharansea || Inactive
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| Khohan || Inactive
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|-
| Kingdok || Active
| Kingdok || Inactive
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|-
| Kintryn || Active
| Kintryn || Inactive
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|-
| Kionsun || Inactive
| Kionsun || Inactive
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| Larhea || Inactive
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| Ldeek || Active
| Ldeek || Inactive
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| [[Liham]] || Active
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|-
| Linden || Inactive
| Linden || Inactive
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| Loeth || Active
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|-
| Lythalar || Inactive
| Lythalar || Inactive
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| Mahe || Inactive
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|-
| Majorly || Active
| Mahone || Retired
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| Majorly || Inactive
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|-
| Malgore || Inactive
| Malgore || Inactive
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| Mattreem || Inactive
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|-
| [[Meantermel]] || Active
| [[Meantermel]] || Inactive
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| Meeanda || Active
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| Melindrha || Active
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| Melv || Active
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| Mendicant || Inactive
| Mendicant || Inactive
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| Miir || Inactive
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|-
| Mischeif || Active
| Mischeif || Inactive
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| Mobyus || Active
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|-
| Mujaki || Inactive
| Mujaki || Inactive
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|-
| Myzteke || Inactive
| Myzteke || Inactive
|-
| Naddja || Inactive
|-
|-
| Naomee || Inactive
| Naomee || Inactive
|-
|-
| Nausikaa || Active
| Nausikaa || Inactive
|-
|-
| Nebby || Inactive
| Nebby || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Nideaya]] || Active
| [[Nideaya]] || Retired
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|-
| Nitali || Inactive
| Nitali || Inactive
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|-
| Nithaven || Inactive
| Nithaven || Inactive
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| Nivak || Inactive
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| Oberom || Inactive
| Oberom || Inactive
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| Pazohn || Inactive
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| Phabious || Inactive
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| Psyanide || Inactive
| Psyanide || Inactive
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|-
| Plix || Active
| Plix || Inactive
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|-
| Purruna || Inactive
| Purruna || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Pythea]] || Active
| [[Pythea]] || Inactive
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|-
| Regalorn || Inactive
| Regalorn || Inactive
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| Rejind || Inactive
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| Repoh || Inactive
| Repoh || Inactive
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| Rgamato || Inactive
| Rgamato || Inactive
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| Rhodium || Active
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| Rickman || Inactive
| Rickman || Inactive
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| Ritsum || Inactive
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| Riverlynn || Active
| Riverlynn || Inactive
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|-
| Roodie || Active
| Roodie || Inactive
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|-
| Rumplefoot || Inactive
| Rumplefoot || Inactive
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|-
| Ruven || Active
| Ruven || Inactive
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|-
| Saiyana || Inactive
| Saiyana || Inactive
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| [[Schvartzgonif]] || Inactive
| [[Schvartzgonif]] || Inactive
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|-
| [[Scrounger]] || Inactive
| [[Selarr]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Selarr]] || Active
| Serakk || Inactive
|-
| Serakk || Active
|-
|-
| [[Serindifity]] || Inactive
| [[Serindifity]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Shaydee]] || Active
| [[Shaydee]] || Inactive
|-
|-
| [[Shifft]] || Active
| Shifft || Inactive
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|-
| Silvanus || Inactive
| Silvanus || Inactive
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| Sneeky || Inactive
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|-
| Sok || Nomad
| Solleks || Inactive
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|-
| Somnas || Active
| Somnas || Inactive
|-
| Sorcemar || Inactive
|-
| Spydertrap || Inactive
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|-
| Syrreneo || Inactive
| Syrreneo || Inactive
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| Tallen || Inactive
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|-
| Targon || Active
| Targon || Inactive
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| Tathalus || Inactive
|-
|-
| Tathalus || Active
| Taurture || Inactive
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|-
| Teebone || Active
| Teebone || Inactive
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|-
| Tehryn || Inactive
| Tehryn || Inactive
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| Teranavi || Inactive
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|-
| Teyl || Active
| Teyl || Inactive
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|-
| Thady || Inactive
| Thady || Inactive
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| Thinkdark || Inactive
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|-
| Thyon || Active
| Thyon || Inactive
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|-
| [[Tolena]] || Inactive
| [[Tolena]] || Inactive
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| Tyrrus || Inactive
| Tyrrus || Inactive
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| Tyx || Active
|-
|-
| Ungara || Inactive
| Ungara || Inactive
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| Zillk || Inactive
|-
|-
| Zinchaga || Active
| Zinchaga || Inactive
|-
| [[Zynell]] || Active
|-
|-
| Zyyn || Inactive
| Zyyn || Inactive
|}
|}

==Retired & Respected Locksmith Union Members==
These Members are seen in all respect and light of the Union as their time with our Community was valued and enjoyed.
;As Listed:

[[Mahone]],
[[Walcar]],
[[Shannodoah]],
[[Dyamond]],
[[Zamn]],
[[Korutu]]

==Union Rules & Government==
* Requirements are 150 ranks in Lockpicking and a confirming vote of a minimum of three yah. Older bylaw required a 100 ranks or to be guilded circle 10.
* LSU offers a minionship for would-be members that do not meet the requirements. They are encouraged to hang around, attending meetings, and attend events.
* Any position can be questioned and a vote can be called for. A tally will be taken and arrangements will be made, to the result.
* Sustaining vote to open the meeting and Sustaining vote to close the meeting.
* This is a Player ran Organization, there in by, laws can be changed and modified.
* Votes are held in a yah or nay, fashion.
* Monthly meetings are held on the '''Third Wednesday''' of every '''month''' at '''9 pm''' eastern time, at the Crossing, Pond.

== History ==

* The Locksmith Union was founded on November 16th, 2001 by [[Kraelyst the Hand]], who remained its leader until Jilette succeeded him on March 1, 2008. The founding was made public through the production of the first ever [[The_Locksmith_Union#Box_Raffle|Box Raffle]] (details below).

* During the summer of 2002 the general public was immersed in a conflict regarding lockpick prices which resulted in blame being misdirected at The Locksmith Union for fixing prices. The confusion arose because one of the Union's few rules was that its ''members'' could not sell lockpicks for less than 4 gold per master or 1 platinum per grandmaster. People hostile to the Union or Thieves or locksmiths in general began intentionally underselling lockpicks by large amounts or giving lockpicks away for free. Many locksmiths (some in the Union and some not) took retribution on people who continued to purposefully undersell lockpicks. The Locksmith Union published a statement that it was not involved with enforcing prices on non-members and did not condone nor condemn the independent acts of its members.

* Lockpick prices have continued to remain stable at approximately 4 gold per master and 1 plat per grandmaster despite the pricing conflict and despite the fact that The Locksmith Union dropped minimum lockpick prices from its member rules in 2005.

* In January 2003 The Locksmith Union became the first non-Official player organization to receive a group badge (a gleaming animite key) and an affiliation post-title "of The Locksmith Union." This was made possible by Product Manager Solomon and Senior GameMaster Jeremael who transferred the badge mechanics over from The Fallen where they were being used for the warring organizations.

* In May 2003 The Locksmith Union was granted its own Simutronics Forums avatar, which was designed by Union member Azaal Daak'tor.

* In January 2004 the first "City Reps" were named. These individuals were to coordinate efforts and act as a leader for members in their region. They included:
** Crossing Rep: Vaetle Loeion
** Riverhaven Rep: Mackes Cultellus
** Langenfirth Rep: Walcar Walcars
** Shard Rep: Silverfly Wasarbus

* In December 2004 Jilette Darkkwidow was selected as the new box raffle chairman to replace [[Kraelyst]] who had done the previous three raffles. Jilette organized the 2006 Box Raffle and the 2007 Box Raffle, which was the first to be held in a wedding area so as to be easily accessible from all major cities.

* On March 1, 2008 Kraelyst announced that Jilette Darkkwidow would succeed him has leader of the Locksmith Union.

* In late 2008 Jilette due to Real Life reasons stopped Playing Dragonrealms, leaving a leadership vacume in the Union, and due to the Union's rules it cannot induct new members until a new leader is chosen.

* October 2010 The Locksmith Union met with the Orders GM to talk about choosing a new leader. Candidates were asked to email the GM and answer questions, the outcome of which, she would choose a new leader. However, no Leader has been selected as of yet, and the Union still remains in a state of stagnation.

* November 2010 [[Shannodoah]] named new leader of the Union. [[Shannodoah]] would somewhat soon there after step down from leadership of the Locksmith Union. Though he would key as his first new member [[Arandrowse]]. [[Druesyllia]] soon thereafter took over Leadership of the Locksmith Union, including returning the popular Box Raffles! She stepped down from leadership handing the leadership over to [[Arandrowse]] in May 2016.
* December 2016 A vote was called for by [[Nebby]] for the removal of [[Arandrowse]] as leader of the Union. A No-faith is leadership vote was taken and concluded that [[Arandrowse]] was to step down from his role. [[Nideaya]] was voted in as Acting-Leader until an official vote could occur.
* January 2017 Nideaya was voted in a Leader of the Locksmith Union. Akudyn would be voted in as an Officer representing the Islands. Nebby would be voted in next as Officer representing the Zoluren area. Tallen as Event Coordinator. Linue was also voted in as Treasurer. Aedineus would contribute voted in as Scrolls and Records.
*January 2018 Pazohn voted in as Officer representing Shard.
*August 2019 A vote was called for by [[Tathalus]] for the removal of [[Nideaya]] as leader of the Union. A No-Faith vote was taken and it was decided by unanimous vote that [[Nideaya]] (who had been absent from several recent meetings) was to step down. [[Tathalus]] was voted Leader of the Locksmith Union.

== Box raffle ==

The Box Raffle is an event hosted by The Locksmith Union every year or two years. Its purpose is to raise awareness and goodwill for The Locksmith Union. To receive entries into the raffle a person brings boxes to a designated location to be open by members of The Locksmith Union. Each box opened is worth one entry in the raffle up to a maximum number of entries. An additional limited number of entries can be obtained by purchasing master or grandmaster lockpicks from Union members at or above the standard price. The entry phase of the raffle typically lasts for 2 to 3 non-stop days. Hundreds of items and thousands of platinums are given away as prizes.

== Other events ==

The Locksmith Union has organized and participated in many other events including regular group raids on the [[Throne City Museum]], an exploration of the [[Penal Colony]] on [[M'riss]], and the Locksmith Union's anniversary party in 2007.
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The stated purpose of The Locksmith Union is to provide locations where locksmiths can practice their trade for their fellow adventurers.


The Locksmith Union
Locksmith Union Logo designed by Azaal Daak'tor
Officers
Leader: Darkewolff
2nd in Command: Ezerak
Advisor:
Treasurer: Meeanda
Archivist: Pyppa


City Representatives

  • Crossing:
  • Riverhaven/Rossman's:
  • Theren, Lang and it's western territories:
  • Qi:
  • Shard/Forfedhdar:

Affirmed Members

Member Active
Caale Active
Chandeler Active
Damiza Active
Darkewolff Active
Dartwin Active
Elizzibiana Active
Ezerak Active
Fariden Active
Fiasko Active
Hoger Active
Jaerk Active
Juntei Active
Kerizon Active
Liham Active
Loeth Active
Meeanda Active
Melindrha Active
Melv Active
Menthu Active
Mobyus Active
Myrable Active
Pyppa Active
Serlenth Active
Sok Active
Talmoon Active
Thanataar Active
Tishra Active

Retired & Respected Locksmith Union Members

These Members are seen in all respect and light of the Union as their time with our Community was valued and enjoyed.

As Listed

Mahone, Walcar, Shannodoah, Dyamond, Zamn, Korutu, Tyx, Druesyllia.

Union Rules & Government

  • Requirements are 150 ranks in Locksmithing and a confirming vote of a minimum of three yeas. Older bylaws required a 100 ranks or to be guilded circle 10.
  • LSU offers a minion-ship for would-be members that do not meet the requirements. They are encouraged to hang around, attending meetings, and attend events.
  • Any position can be questioned and a vote can be called for. A tally will be taken and arrangements will be made, to the result.
  • Sustaining vote to open the meeting and Sustaining vote to close the meeting.
  • This is a Player ran Organization, there in by, laws can be changed and modified.
  • Votes are held in a yea or nay, fashion.
  • Monthly meetings are held on the Third Wednesday of every month at 9 pm eastern time, at the Crossing, Pond.

History

  • The Locksmith Union was founded on November 16th, 2001 by Kraelyst the Hand, who remained its leader until Jilette succeeded him on March 1, 2008. The founding was made public through the production of the first ever Box Raffle (details below).
  • During the summer of 2002 the general public was immersed in a conflict regarding lockpick prices which resulted in blame being misdirected at The Locksmith Union for fixing prices. The confusion arose because one of the Union's few rules was that its members could not sell lockpicks for less than 4 gold per master or 1 platinum per grandmaster. People hostile to the Union or Thieves or locksmiths in general began intentionally underselling lockpicks by large amounts or giving lockpicks away for free. Many locksmiths (some in the Union and some not) took retribution on people who continued to purposefully undersell lockpicks. The Locksmith Union published a statement that it was not involved with enforcing prices on non-members and did not condone nor condemn the independent acts of its members.
  • Lockpick prices have continued to remain stable at approximately 4 gold per master and 1 plat per grandmaster despite the pricing conflict and despite the fact that The Locksmith Union dropped minimum lockpick prices from its member rules in 2005.
  • In January 2003 The Locksmith Union became the first non-Official player organization to receive a group badge (a gleaming animite key) and an affiliation post-title "of The Locksmith Union." This was made possible by Product Manager Solomon and Senior GameMaster Jeremael who transferred the badge mechanics over from The Fallen where they were being used for the warring organizations.
  • In May 2003 The Locksmith Union was granted its own Simutronics Forums avatar, which was designed by Union member Azaal Daak'tor.
  • In January 2004 the first "City Reps" were named. These individuals were to coordinate efforts and act as a leader for members in their region. They included:
    • Crossing Rep: Vaetle Loeion
    • Riverhaven Rep: Mackes Cultellus
    • Langenfirth Rep: Walcar Walcars
    • Shard Rep: Silverfly Wasarbus
  • In December 2004 Jilette Darkkwidow was selected as the new box raffle chairman to replace Kraelyst who had done the previous three raffles. Jilette organized the 2006 Box Raffle and the 2007 Box Raffle, which was the first to be held in a wedding area so as to be easily accessible from all major cities.
  • On March 1, 2008 Kraelyst announced that Jilette Darkkwidow would succeed him has leader of the Locksmith Union.
  • In late 2008 Jilette due to Real Life reasons stopped Playing Dragonrealms, leaving a leadership vacuum in the Union, and due to the Union's rules it cannot induct new members until a new leader is chosen.
  • October 2010 The Locksmith Union met with the Orders GM to talk about choosing a new leader. Candidates were asked to email the GM and answer questions, the outcome of which, she would choose a new leader. However, no Leader has been selected as of yet, and the Union still remains in a state of stagnation.
  • November 2010 Shannodoah named new leader of the Union. Shannodoah would somewhat soon there after step down from leadership of the Locksmith Union. Though he would key as his first new member Arandrowse. Druesyllia soon thereafter took over Leadership of the Locksmith Union, including returning the popular Box Raffles! She stepped down from leadership handing the leadership over to Arandrowse in May 2016.
  • December 2016 A vote was called for by Nebby for the removal of Arandrowse as leader of the Union. A No-faith in leadership vote was taken and concluded that Arandrowse was to step down from his role. Nideaya was voted in as Acting-Leader until an official vote could occur.
  • January 2017 Nideaya was voted in a Leader of the Locksmith Union. Akudyn would be voted in as an Officer representing the Islands. Nebby would be voted in next as Officer representing the Zoluren area. Tallen as Event Coordinator. Linue was also voted in as Treasurer. Aedineus would contribute voted in as Scrolls and Records.
  • January 2018 Pazohn voted in as Officer representing Shard.
  • August 2019 A vote was called for by Tathalus for the removal of Nideaya as leader of the Union. A No-Faith vote was taken and it was decided by unanimous vote that Nideaya (who had been absent from several recent meetings) was to step down. Tathalus was voted Leader of the Locksmith Union.
  • July 2020 For personal reasons, Tathalus chose to step down from leadership at which time Darkewolff was voted in as the new Leader of the Locksmith Union.

Box raffle

The Box Raffle is an event hosted by The Locksmith Union every year or two years. Its purpose is to raise awareness and goodwill for The Locksmith Union. To receive entries into the raffle a person brings boxes to a designated location to be open by members of The Locksmith Union. Each box opened is worth one entry in the raffle up to a maximum number of entries. An additional limited number of entries can be obtained by purchasing master or grandmaster lockpicks from Union members at or above the standard price. The entry phase of the raffle typically lasts for 2 to 3 non-stop days. Hundreds of items and thousands of platinums are given away as prizes.

Other events

The Locksmith Union has organized and participated in many other events including regular group raids on the Throne City Museum, an exploration of the Penal Colony on M'riss, and the Locksmith Union's anniversary party in 2007. In 2022, the Locksmith Union hosted the first ever Inter-provincial Horse Race, in which participants conducted a sort of scavenger hunt, traveling by horseback to various locations to collect tokens from LSU members, with the first contestant to collect them all and return to the starting point being declared the winner.

How to Join

The Locksmith Union is open to anyone of any guild, so long as they meet the minimum requirements as listed under the Union Rules on this page. It is asked that all interested applicants be aware that membership with the Locksmith Union does require a certain level of involvement, including, but not limited to, attending meetings, assisting with Locksmith Union Events, and being available to help other adventurers with opening their boxes (whenever possible). Failure to remain involved and active with Locksmith Union duties can place membership in jeopardy.

To apply, interested candidates are asked to fill out the application form listed here which will be submitted to the Locksmith Union officers for review: Application Form

Inactive Members

Member Status
Aerivyn Retired
Ajathaer Inactive
Alesea Inactive
Alisyn Inactive
Amaci Inactive
Annalyse Inactive
Arandrowse Inactive
Arcticdark Inactive
Arianah Inactive
Artdel Inactive
Aspet Inactive
Asterid Inactive
Ayrell Retired
Azillatem Inactive
Azothy Inactive
Baudolino Inactive
Beauris Inactive
Bedlight Inactive
Berouz Inactive
Caehys Inactive
Catelinn Inactive
Carvalhal Inactive
Chozen Inactive
Cilka Inactive
Clamil Inactive
Codiax Inactive
Craetos Inactive
Crobin Inactive
Cyiarriah Inactive
Danoryiel Inactive
Darkeskye Inactive
Deaglan Inactive
Deassimus Inactive
Deeter Inactive
Derenth Inactive
Deztra Inactive
Doarte Inactive
Drevid Inactive
Dromma Retired
Dronic Inactive
Druesyllia Retired
Dyler Inactive
Eazzy Inactive
Ehrendyl Inactive
Eldrich Inactive
Elizondo Inactive
Emou Inactive
Enrahn Inactive
Enthien Inactive
Enwah Inactive
Eonon Inactive
Erixx Inactive
Escent Inactive
Evermore Inactive
Faehlan Inactive
Faragin Inactive
Firekiller Inactive
Fizzicle Inactive
Fyrusa Inactive
Gamalon Inactive
Gags Inactive
Gandoft Inactive
Geriscus Inactive
Gidien Inactive
Glynnes Inactive
Govahgn Retired
Grisela Inactive
Hangren Inactive
Imerald Inactive
Ipkin Inactive
Ishtok Inactive
Izykial Inactive
Jaelles Inactive
Jalika Inactive
Jenealle Inactive
Jilette Retired
Jiol Inactive
Jobian Inactive
Joehaynus Inactive
Joshuan Inactive
Jostak Inactive
Julenne Inactive
Kaeta Inactive
Kara Inactive
Kartaan Inactive
Kaxis Inactive
Kekahuna Inactive
Kelyan Inactive
Kharansea Inactive
Khhriv Inactive
Khohan Inactive
Kingdok Inactive
Kintryn Inactive
Kionsun Inactive
Kirchov Inactive
Kkeno Inactive
Kraelyst Retired
Kyloin Inactive
Lagury Inactive
Larhea Inactive
Ldeek Inactive
Linden Inactive
Lythalar Inactive
Maatrim Inactive
Mahe Inactive
Mahone Retired
Majorly Inactive
Malgore Inactive
Mallitek Inactive
Mattreem Inactive
Meantermel Inactive
Mendicant Inactive
Miir Inactive
Mischeif Inactive
Mujaki Inactive
Myzteke Inactive
Naddja Inactive
Naomee Inactive
Nausikaa Inactive
Nebby Inactive
Nideaya Retired
Nitali Inactive
Nithaven Inactive
Nivak Inactive
Oberom Inactive
Osires Inactive
Pazohn Inactive
Phabious Inactive
Psyanide Inactive
Plix Inactive
Purruna Inactive
Pythea Inactive
Regalorn Inactive
Rejind Inactive
Repoh Inactive
Reznov Inactive
Rgamato Inactive
Rickman Inactive
Rikimari Inactive
Ritsum Inactive
Riverlynn Inactive
Roodie Inactive
Rumplefoot Inactive
Ruven Inactive
Saiyana Inactive
Sameesh Inactive
Sandspray Inactive
Sanne Inactive
Schreck Inactive
Schvartzgonif Inactive
Selarr Inactive
Serakk Inactive
Serindifity Inactive
Shaydee Inactive
Shifft Inactive
Silvanus Inactive
Sinestar Inactive
Siobhannic Inactive
Sissie Inactive
Slavis Inactive
Slital Inactive
Sneak Inactive
Sneeky Inactive
Solleks Inactive
Somnas Inactive
Sorcemar Inactive
Spydertrap Inactive
Syrreneo Inactive
Taliath Inactive
Tallen Inactive
Targon Inactive
Tathalus Inactive
Taurture Inactive
Teebone Inactive
Tehryn Inactive
Tepht Inactive
Teranavi Inactive
Teyl Inactive
Thady Inactive
Thalamarr Inactive
Thallie Inactive
Theale Inactive
Thinkdark Inactive
Thyon Inactive
Tolena Inactive
Tonaktie Inactive
Travisius Inactive
Tyrrus Inactive
Ungara Inactive
Vaila Inactive
Veela Inactive
Vequ Inactive
Vylencia Inactive
Whistling Inactive
Wyntia Inactive
Wyspe Inactive
Xinge Inactive
Zhunni Inactive
Zillk Inactive
Zinchaga Inactive
Zyyn Inactive
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