Started book 2, fleshed out locations and book 2 story arcs

world/economy.md

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 - Minimum: 2 engagements per quarter
 - Net from first job: 32 silvers (40 minus 20%)
 
+**Guild Tier System:**
+
+| Tier | Retainer | Job Fees | Access | Expectations |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Tier One | 15 silvers/month | 40+ silvers, variable | Standard guild resources, assigned handler | 2 engagements/quarter minimum. Standard reporting. |
+| Tier Two | 25 silvers/month | 80+ silvers, variable | Archives access, intelligence priority, expanded safe house network | Higher-profile cases. Detailed debriefs. Guild alias formalized. Methods subject to review. |
+| Tier Three+ | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Referenced but undefined. Senior operatives, institutional leadership. Ledger likely operates at this level. |
+
+**Commission:** 20% of job fees at all tiers (retainer untaxed).
+
+**Promotion criteria:** Not published. Assessed by guild leadership based on case outcomes, reliability, discretion, and institutional value. Ledger's assessment carries significant weight.
+
+**Tier Two practical effects for Phelan:**
+- Archives access (previously "senior investigators only")
+- Guild intelligence network responds to his requests with priority
+- Cases assigned are higher stakes with higher fees
+- "The Shade" formalized as guild alias — on record, searchable by other guild members and, potentially, by the Compact
+- Debriefs are more thorough — Ledger asks harder questions
+
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 ## 4. Magic's Effect on Pricing