Guild

Guild (ギルド Girudo) is a team formed, organized and operated by a group of people. The term guild is mostly associated with online gaming groups from YGGDRASIL, but in the New World it is a medieval term that defines a person's association of a trade.

Overview
All guilds are headed by a Guildmaster, whose main job is to maintain and supervise the internal and external operations of the guild. Guilds can be formed by a wide variety of professional associations from merchants to adventurers.

YGGDRASIL
In YGGDRASIL, guilds are an association of players that have banded together to be conqueror of all secrets in YGGDRASIL. This involves, leveling up, conquering dungeons, participating in game events and even challenging other guilds. The basic requirements to be recognized as a guild in YGGDRASIL is a minimum of 41 players.

Guilds serve as a way to make the YGGDRASIL experience more enjoyable with friends while players go on quests, The purpose of a guild in YGGDRASIL not only serves a social one, but also out of practicality as the dangers of playing solo. Player-killing for example is a favorite past-time for many sadistic guilds that prey on new players to the game. A guild acts similar to a protective umbrella, that protects players from constant harassment and allows them time to cultivate their levels in order to gain more experience.

PK Guild
A term that describes guilds that prey on players for fun and amusement.

Information Guild
A term that describes guilds that specializes is in obtaining information and posting game walkthroughs and cheats on free forum websites to assist the younger players.

New World
The setting of the New World is that of a medieval world thus guilds are prevalent throughout the world and a part of everyday life. They are unions of trade that maintain and facilitate the flow of goods and services throughout society. Each guild occupy its own unique niche in the economy.

Trivia

 * Ainz Ooal Gown is a guild with only 41 players.