Guilds Grip a Nation Crafting Chaos Out of Order
It appears I have once again stumbled into a timeline where the crucial meddling hand of historical irony has allowed trade guilds and professional associations to seize a far more central role in society than in my own world. In this particular variant of 1814 America, I find myself in a peculiar nation where professional guilds are the true generals of destiny, micromanaging not only craftsmanship but also politics, personal aspiration, and, on occasion, breakfast choices. The war, such as it is, rages rather incompetently between British forces and the American populace, though one must co...
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