Unified Trade Dynamics in Faerûn: The Herbalist Guild, WDTC, Faerûn Board of Trade, and Guild Members

In the complex tapestry of Faerûnian commerce, no sector is more regulated, interwoven, and arcane-infused than the herbal trade. Anchoring this ecosystem are four pivotal players: the Herbalist Guild, Guild Members (herbal producers and alchemists), the Waterdeep Trading Company (WDTC), and the Faerûn Board of Trade. Together, they orchestrate a symphony of standardized pricing, controlled distribution, and protected formulation practices.

This article unpacks how each entity contributes to ...