Scribe

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161.29.22.209: Removed reference to old guild siege equipment

{{otheruses|the guild hall crafting discipline|the [[Durmand Priory]] NPC|Scribe (NPC)}}

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{{Scribe}} [[Scribe]] is a [[guild]] [[crafting]] discipline that is accessible from the [[Guild Workshop|Workshop]] in [[guild hall]]s. The ''[[Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns]]'' [[expansion]] is required to access this discipline.
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== Master scribes ==
Speak to any of these NPCs to become a scribe and to buy crafting supplies. Swapping active disciplines costs 10 {{copper}} per level already attained in the target discipline.
{{NPC service table|Master scribe}}

== Mechanics ==
Most recipes must be [[Guild upgrade|unlocked]] in various [[guild hall]] buildings before they may be used. After unlocking, a [[schematic]] may be crafted by the scribe. The schematic may then be used to manufacture a [[consumable]] using the [[Assembly Device|Aetheric Assembly device]], but assembly will require time to complete. Each guild has two assembly queues, which may operate concurrently, one dedicated to PvE upgrades, the other dedicated to WvW upgrades.

Scribes are intended to manufacture items for the benefit of the guild, not the individual. Except for components, most manufactured items are put into guild storage, not a player's inventory. They may be accessed via the "storage" tab on the [[guild panel]] and used by any guild member with permissions.
* Scribing goes to level 400.
* Scribe trainers become available in a guild hall.
* Scribes use pigments to make inks for their creations. Pigments can be harvested from plant nodes throughout Tyria, salvaged from dyes, or purchased from other players through the Trading Post.

== Schematics ==
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A schematic is a diagram or plan needed by a scribe to manufacture a [[consumable]] that must be individually [[Guild upgrade|unlocked]] and is placed into [[guild panel|guild storage]]. Schematics are placed in the aetheric assembly device and enter one of 2 queues to be assembled. They are functionally divided into:
* WvW aetheric assembly queue
** [[Improvement]]s are ''passive'' defenses that are placed into the [[War Chest]] to be used during [[Objective#Guild Claiming|Guild Claiming]], slotted (configured) into 3 tiers that automatically become active (10 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes) after an objective (Resource camp, Tower, Keep, Castle) is claimed.
** [[Siege]] are used to capture [[objective]]s. They are [[consumable]]s that may be used from the Storage tab of the [[guild panel]].
** [[Tactic]]s: are ''active'' defenses that are placed into the War Chest to be used during Guild Claiming, slotted (configured) into 3 tiers that automatically become available (10 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes) after an objective (Resource camp, Tower, Keep, Castle) is claimed. They may be activated using a [[tactivator]] with a 15-minute cooldown.
* PvE aetheric assembly queue
** [[Guild banner]]s displaying the Guild emblem may be placed anywhere in Tyria. All allies that interact with them will gain a boon for 30 minutes (except 20 seconds for [[Guild Road Marker|Road Marker]]). Banners are placed using the Storage tab of the [[guild panel]] and persist for 30 minutes.
** Miscellaneous: various items that may be use in PvE. They are [[consumable]]s that may be used from the Storage tab of the [[guild panel]].

== Recipes ==
{| {{STDT|crafting}}
! style="width:12.5em" | Rank !! style="width:17em" | Principal Materials !! style="width:8em" | Rating
|-
| [[Scribe/Novice recipes|Novice recipes]] || {{item icon|Green Wood Log}} {{item icon|Simple Scribing Kit}} || style="text-align:center;" | 0 - 74
|-
| [[Scribe/Initiate recipes|Initiate recipes]] || {{item icon|Soft Wood Log}} {{item icon|Basic Scribing Kit}} || style="text-align:center;" | 75 - 149
|-
| [[Scribe/Apprentice recipes|Apprentice recipes]] || {{item icon|Seasoned Wood Log}} {{item icon|Fine Scribing Kit}} || style="text-align:center;" | 150 - 224
|-
| [[Scribe/Journeyman recipes|Journeyman recipes]] || {{item icon|Hard Wood Log}} {{item icon|Journeyman's Scribing Kit}} || style="text-align:center;" | 225 - 299
|-
| [[Scribe/Adept recipes|Adept recipes]] || {{item icon|Elder Wood Log}} {{item icon|Master's Scribing Kit}} || style="text-align:center;" | 300 - 399
|-
| [[Scribe/Master recipes|Master recipes]] || {{item icon|Ancient Wood Log}} {{item icon|Grandmaster's Scribing Kit}} || style="text-align:center;" | 400
|}

== Personal consumables ==
{{main|Scribe/Personal consumables}}
Craft [[utility item]]s for personal use or sketchbooks to unlock [[collections]] for unique decoration recipes. Unlike other consumables manufactured by a scribe, after manufacture these are placed into the scribe's personal inventory.

== Guild consumables ==
{{main|Scribe/Guild consumables}}
There are 5 types of guild consumables:
* [[Improvement]]s and [[tactic]]s that are placed into the guild [[War Chest]] for use in [[World versus World]].
* Guild [[Siege weapon]]s, Guild banners and miscellaneous (like [[Vault Transport]] and [[world boss]] event tokens) that are placed into [[guild panel|guild storage]].
After manufacture, they may be used by a guild member with permissions.

== Decorations ==
{{main|Decoration}}
[[Decoration]]s can be crafted to customize the appearance of the guild hall or modify the flow of combat in the [[Guild Arena]]. Once manufactured, they are kept in [[guild panel|guild storage]] and may be placed by a guild member with permissions.

== Sigils ==
[[Sigil]]s are [[upgrade component]]s for weapons.
{{recipe table|discipline=Scribe|other=[[Has item data object.Has upgrade component type::Sigil]]}}

== Back items ==
{{recipe table|discipline=Scribe|type=Backpack}}

== Scribing materials ==
{{main|Crafting material#Scribing materials}}

== Decoration materials ==
{{main|Crafting material/Decoration}}
Some decorations require a unique item that does not have a slot in [[material storage]], which can be acquired through [[gathering]], [[loot|looting]], or purchased from [[vendor]]s or the [[Trading Post]]. A list can be found [[Crafting material/Decoration|''here'']].

== External links ==
* [https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/guild-halls-from-pen-to-production-to-placement/ Guild Halls: From Pen to Production to Placement]

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