A Tapestry of Talents!
The Guilds are specialized groups, each dedicated to a specific aspect of the institute’s well-being. From the nurturing of the land to the fulfillment of human needs, each Guild plays a crucial role in the harmonious functioning of the High Desert Institute.
These are essentially discord channels and groups you can join in order to work on projects and initiatives related to specific topics. Here’s a glimpse into our mystical and dynamic Guilds:
Artificers’ Guild
Builders and creators, artificers shape the physical world, crafting shelters that blend with the desert’s beauty.
Current Initiatives Include:
- The Lodge: A central shared kitchen/workspace and refuge from the harsh elements.
Lorekeepers’ Guild
Custodians of knowledge, Lorekeepers preserve the wisdom of the ages and foster the exchange of ideas.
Current Initiatives Include:
- The Cyberpony Express: a distributed mesh network allowing long-distance communication and connectivity without relying on fragile public infrastructure such as the internet or power grid.
- The Apocalypse Library: a collection of vital information and knowledge valuable to off-grid communities both now and in the future.
- The Librarian: an open-source artificial intelligence research assistant designed to run on the cyberpony express and leverage the contents of the apocalypse library to answer complex questions through a simple chat interface.
Pyromancers’ Guild
Masters of fire, Pyromancers ensure warmth and energy, turning the desert chill into a cozy embrace. Boredom with titles like “fire queen” or “fire tender” is what originally inspired the guilds!
Astromancers’ Guild
Exploring the cosmos through advanced radio astronomy and gravity wave research, Astromancers seeking to unlock the secrets of the universe.
Current Initiatives Include:
- The Radio Telescope Interferometry Array: a large radio telescope array which listens carefully to many stars including pulsars and quasars in an effort to identify gravity wave propagation in four dimensions across the interstellar medium.
Frontier Fusion Guild
Delving into the fundamental building blocks of reality, the Frontier Fusion Guild conducts high-energy particle physics experiments, including groundbreaking nuclear fusion research.
Current Initiatives Include:
- Nuclear Fusion Test Reactor: a laboratory test reactor which produces energy for the community.
Gastronomers’ Guild
Guardians of nourishment, Gastronomers work with the earth to bring forth bountiful harvests, sustaining our community.
Hydromancers’ Guild
Stewards of water, Hydromancers conjure fresh water from thin air and channel the precious resource, ensuring life flourishes in the arid expanse.
Elixerists’ Guild
Healers and herbalists, Elixirists harness the power of nature to maintain the health and balance of our community.
Current Initiatives Include:
- Foraging and Remedy Compendium: a library of local knowledge on foraging and natural remedies to many common maladies.
Energimancers’ Guild
Innovators of power, Energimancers harness renewable energies, lighting our path to a sustainable future.
Current initiatives include:
- Supplying renewable energy to the community.
Faunamancers’ Guild
Companions to animals, Faunamancers ensure harmony between our community and the desert’s fauna.
Floramancers’ Guild
Tenders of flora, Floramancers cultivate beauty and biodiversity, enriching our desert institute.
Pathfinders’ Guild
In order to ensuring the High Desert Institute is safely accessible for all, Pathfinders create, maintain, and illuminate all roads and pathways.
Fundweavers’ Guild
Specializing in weaving together resources and opportunities, Fundweavers expertly navigate the realms of grant applications and other forms of fundraising to support and sustain the institute’s endeavors.