Locksmith Union

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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:	Druesyllia
Treasurer:	Meeanda
Archivist:	Aerivyn

City Representatives

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

Affirmed Members

Member	Active
Aerivyn	Active
Ayrell	Active
Caale	Active
Darkewolff	Active
Dartwin	Active
Druesyllia	Active
Ezerak	Active
Fiasko	Active
Hoger	Active
Jaerk	Active
Kerizon	Active
Liham	Active
Meeanda	Active
Melindrha	Active
Melv	Active
Naddja	Active
Serindifity	Active
Sok	Active
Taurture	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

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 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 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 Interprovincial 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 can fill out the application form here for submission to the Locksmith Union officers for review: Application Form

Inactive Members

Member	Status
Ajathaer	Inactive
Alesea	Inactive
Alisyn	Inactive
Amaci	Inactive
Annalyse	Inactive
Arandrowse	Inactive
Arcticdark	Inactive
Arianah	Inactive
Artdel	Inactive
Aspet	Inactive
Asterid	Inactive
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
Dyler	Inactive
Ehrendyl	Inactive
Eldrich	Inactive
Elizondo	Inactive
Elizzibiana	Inactive
Emou	Inactive
Enrahn	Inactive
Enthien	Inactive
Enwah	Inactive
Eonon	Inactive
Erixx	Inactive
Escent	Inactive
Evermore	Inactive
Faehlan	Inactive
Fariden	Inactive
Firekiller	Inactive
Fizzicle	Inactive
Fyrusa	Inactive
Gamalon	Inactive
Gags	Inactive
Gandoft	Inactive
Geriscus	Inactive
Gidien	Inactive
Glorgg	Resigned
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
Loeth	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
Mobyus	Inactive
Mujaki	Inactive
Myzteke	Inactive
Naomee	Inactive
Nausikaa	Inactive
Nebby	Inactive
Nideaya	Inactive
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
Rhodium	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
Scrounger	Inactive
Selarr	Inactive
Serakk	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
Syrreneo	Inactive
Taliath	Inactive
Tallen	Inactive
Targon	Inactive
Tathalus	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