Hopeful

A hopeful is any villager that wishes to join the Guild. They must undergo 2 years of strenuous training in all forms of combat. Hopefuls mist be able to pass the exam at the end of their training. The exam focuses on melee, ranged, and magic combat if the hopeful has magic blood.

Hopefuls sleep in tents on the Guildhaven training grounds, and are worked so hard they use their leftover time to rest. Communication amongst other hopefuls is typically discouraged, mainly due to the harsh nature of their future profession. The Guild tries to emphasize the importance of a lack of emotional attachment, for many Guildsmen do not survive the commitment.