Tradeskilling Factions

               ==The Purpose of the Faction==
Tradeskill factions represent the hardworking tradeskill artisans (you and other players) who make gear and other wares for personal use or to sell on the [[Broker|broker]]. As representatives, the Non Player Character (NPCs) are generally located in one area of the city where most of the crafting activity can be carried out, along with a variety of tradeskill-related merchants. 

===Getting Started===

It's wise to begin the process by going to the starter areas to complete the quest that teaches you to [[Tutorial: Learning to Harvest|harvest]] the basic materials you need to make gear and wares. The harvesting quest also opens up the [[If I Had A Hammer|tradeskill tutorial]]. The tutorial will help you quickly gain tradeskill levels and your first recipes and the faster you level, the sooner you will be able to do [[Tradeskill Writs]]. The tradeskill tutorial will lead you right to the area you need to be in to start gaining faction.

In each city listed below you will find almost everything you need to start gaining tradeskill faction, but don't forget to bring your [[Harvestable|harvested]] materials! In order to gain faction, you need access to the [[Crafting station|crafting stations]], like a [[Forge]] a [[Stove and Keg]], and more. 
 
You will also find: 
*A special merchant who sells [[Fuel|fuel]] you will need to craft items.
*The faction merchants who will sell you exclusive house items, titles, armor and even [[Crafting station|crafting stations]]
*[[Tradeskill Career Counselor]]s who will help you switch your tradeskill class if you so choose.
*The NPCs who will give you [[Tradeskill Writs]] 

'''There are two types of tradeskill writs: Work Orders that are available starting at level 15 and Rush Orders (with a 8 min. 30 sec. time limit) that are available starting at level 20.''' 


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!City
!Faction Name
!Home Location
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|Qeynos
|[[The Ironforge Exchange (Faction)|Ironforge Exchange]]
|Home: [[The Ironforge Exchange]] across from the bank in [[North Qeynos]]
|-
|New Halas
|[[Ravens of the North (Faction)|Ravens of the North]]
|Home: Across from the bank in [[New Halas]].
|-
|Freeport
|[[The Coalition of Tradesfolke (Faction)|Coalition of Tradesfolke]]
|Home: Behind the {{POI|The Coalition of Tradesfolke (POI)}} in [[West Freeport]]
|-
|Kelethin
|[[Tunare's Pages (Faction)| Tunare's Pages]]
|Home: {{POI|Tunare's Pages}} next to the beginner's residential aerie
|-
|Neriak
|[[The Dark Bargainers (Faction)|Dark Bargainers]]
|Home: At the Dockside markets right of the ramp down to the broker and banker
|-
|Gorowyn
|[[Academy of Logistics (Faction)|Academy of Logistics]]
|Home: {{POI|The Wards}} on top level of [[Gorowyn]] in {{Zone|Timorous Deep}}
|}