The Guild (
Influence and Authority[]
According to Ango Sakaguchi, their influence is not limited to North America. They are even capable of eating their way into the very heart of Japan. The Members have been granted a Diplomat's level of Authority in by the means of pressuring the government through Diplomacy. They enjoy extra-territorial rights, even Japanese law enforcement can't hold them in custody.[1]
Structure[]
Each member has an identity of their own outside the organization. Many of whom hold very senior positions in the government and major corporations.[1] After the War, The Guild split into two different groups, the Guild itself led by Fitzgerald and the Surviving Guild Forces (組合残党, Girudo Zantō?) led by Steinbeck. Since Steinbeck is looking for revenge against Fitzgerald, the groups are opposed to each other.[2]
Known Bases[]
- Manhasset Security[3]
- Luxury liner, S.S. Zelda (former)[4][5]
- Penthouse suite in a five-star hotel (former)[6]
- Airborne fortress, Moby Dick (former)[7]
- Wonderful Manor (former)[3]
Plot[]
Arrival at Yokohama[]
The Guild arriving in Yokohama.
The Guild arrives at Yokohama with a 7 billion yen bounty over Atsushi and with the goal to obtain the "page" from the book. Fitzgerald goes to the agency office in order to buy their skilled business permit and to legally operate in Yokohama however Fukuzawa refuses to do so.[8]
The Guild then tries to eradicate the agency and the mafia.
The Incineration of Yokohama[]
Fitzgerald holding Q's doll.
The plan to take over Yokohama and in order to obtain the pages of the book, Fitzgerald launches their "emergency plan". Q was taken and restrained by Steinbeck's ability. Fitzgerald kidnaps Atsushi and reveals that Atsushi is the guidepost for the book and the reason why he brought Atsushi in the Moby Dick is to prevent him from turning into ashes unlike the rest of the city.[9]
Yokohama citizens cursed with Dogra Magra.
Fitzgerald plans to use Atsushi as the lead and using Steinbeck's ability and Q's Dogra Magra to execute the plan. The emergency plan was executed by Fitzgerald by tearing off Q's doll resulting to some people of Yokohama being affected by the ability. The plan failed when Atsushi manages to escape the Moby Dick and delivers the doll to Dazai causing the curse to be nullified.[10]
Moby Dick's crash.
After the failed first part of their plan, the plan to crash Moby Dick to Yokohama takes place. The other members leave the fortress to evacaute. Meanwhile, Fitzgerald takes on Atsushi and Akutagawa which was defeated by the duo and is able to take control of the fortress. However, Herman states that someone from the outside has seized control over Moby Dick, and there is no use to try to stop it. Later on, the Moby Dick crashes into the sea instead of Yokohama, thanks to Kyōka diverting the course of it by craching the UAV she was in to it.[11]
Herman approached by Ango for questioning.
After the fall of the Moby Dick, Herman was approached by Ango and persuades him into coming with him for interrogation. The other members who evacuate first including Steinbeck, Louisa May, Lucy, and Mark Twain discuss the fate of the Guild. Twain chooses to return home in order to finish his autobiography. Steinbeck decides to stay and pacify the internal rebellion among the remaining Guild forces, Lovecraft regenerates after his battle with Chūya. As he passes by his fellow members, Lovecraft mutters that the "contract" has finally been fulfilled before walking into the ocean to sleep and Louisa decides to look for Fitzgerald, believing that he is still alive after his fall.[12]
Establishment of New Guild[]
- Main article: The Guild Aftermath Arc
Louisa finds Fitzgerald after his fall.
Louisa manages to find Fitzgerald at the slums and she asks him to issue her an order and for him to return, but Fitzgerald asks her to give up, believing that he has now lost everything. Later on, Louisa soon accompanies Fitzgerald throughout town to rethink their plans in acquiring the Book. Though Fitzgerald plans to buy the secret services, which Louisa deems quite far-fetched for two wanted resource-less ability users, they find it otherwise thrilling, upon which Fitzgerald marks the birth of a renewed Guild. Meanwhile, Steinbeck leads the group Surviving Guild Forces (組合残党, Gurido Zantō?) to have revenge on Fitzgerald.[2]
Fitzgerald offers to clear the name of Buchanan's employee in exchange of paying $100,000 upon success.
They then went to their new base and Fitzgerald selects her 82nd plan in her strategy proposals .They meet with Buchanan, and Fitzgerald offers to clear his former employee T. J. Eckleburg's name after being suspected of killing an employee. As Buchanan rejects the deal, Fitzgerald orders Louisa to find someone who can solve the case, knowing that Buchanan seems suspicious; as such, Louisa reaches out to Edgar Allan Poe. Eventually, after Fitzgerald proves Eckleburg innocent in his trial and acquires Manhasset Security[13]
Involvement after the Agency Frameup[]
Fitzgerald states why he sides with the Agency.
After the agency was framed as terrorists, Fitzgerald was approached by Atsushi and Kyōka for help and wil be needing the Eyes of God to locate Mushitaro to prove their innocence. Regarding his terms, Fitzgerald asks for the Agency's doctor to revive Mitchell so that she can kill Hawthorne and prevent any further interference from the assassin.[14] In their base, however, Fitzgerald tells Louisa May that he chose not to sell the Agency's whereabouts to the government because of his trust for the Agency's willpower and strength, befitting his character of siding with the strong.[15]
Iterations[]
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Members[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 44.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 45.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 20.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 53.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 26.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 37.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 15.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 28.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 29.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 36.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 37.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 45.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 64.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 67.