| Consortium | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 31 May 2005 (Update) | |||
| Founding date | 1669 | |||
| Founder | King Alvis | |||
| Headquarters | Trade Octagon | |||
| Locations | Keldagrim | |||
The Consortium, also known as the Dwarven Consortium or Mining Consortium, is a large trading organisation composed of the eight largest mining companies in the dwarven capital city of Keldagrim. Together, the eight companies rule the dwarven realm. The headquarters for the consortium, known as the Trade Octagon, is located on the top floor of the palace, which spans the river in the centre of Keldagrim.
History
The Consortium was founded by King Alvis in approximately 1669 of the Fourth Age, roughly 500 years ago.[1] Originally intended to serve the King, after a time of faithful service it quickly became more powerful than the monarchy. By the time of King Alvis's death, the monarchy was all but useless. After his death, no king was ever reinstated, and the Era of Kings came to an end.[2]
The palace which stretched across the River Kelda was modified to include new features that would aid the Consortium, including eight small offices and the Trade Octagon, an area where the eight companies could trade mass goods amongst themselves.
Since the time the Consortium was founded, the eight companies have changed many times. Some companies were pushed out by larger, newer companies, and others lost so much power they were relegated to being a minor company.[3] No company ever willingly left the Consortium,[4] until The Red Axe after the events of The Giant Dwarf.
The Consortium has brought a new era of prosperity to Keldagrim. Many new advancements have been made, both technological and diplomatic. Most notable is the recent development of steam engine technology. Using heated water, the dwarves have been able to construct many new machines, including steam-powered ships, advanced mine cart systems, the blast furnace, and the Dorgesh-Kaan - Keldagrim Train System. The Consortium has also become involved with the Dorgeshuun, sending Ambassador Alvijar to Dorgesh-Kaan. They also seem to have sent Hofuthand to Varrock to establish ties with the humans in the Grand Exchange.
Since the establishment of trade routes between Great Kourend and the mainland, the Consortium established contact with the dwarven city of Lovakengj, although they do not have anything notable to offer that they don't make in Lovakengj at the moment.[5]
Current members
There are eight companies in the Consortium. Each company helps to decide not only what is best for their company's individual needs, but helps to ensure that the city is led properly. The current members of the Consortium are:
The Red Axe (Departs from the Consortium after the events of The Giant Dwarf quest)
The Purple Pewter
The Blue Opal
The Yellow Fortune
The Brown Engine
The Silver Cog
The White Chisel
The Green Gemstone
The Red Axe is currently the largest of the eight companies, and has the most political power of the eight.
Other dwarven companies
Although the eight Consortium members are by far the most well-known companies in the Keldagrim, there are perhaps hundreds more that operate throughout the city and the Dwarven Realm. Most have not been identified by name, the only others known are The Black Bug and The Magenta Accordion.
Quests involving the Consortium
Changes
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 9 November 2022 (Update) |
All players may now join The Yellow Fortune or The Brown Engine instead of only females or males, respectively. |
References
- ^ Unnamed narrator in The Giant Dwarf. Old School RuneScape. "Five hundred years have passed since the rule of King Alvis ... He founded the Consortium, the gathering of mining companies that were to serve the monarchy"
- ^ Unnamed narrator in The Giant Dwarf. Old School RuneScape. "Eventually the monarchy came to serve the Consortium. By the time of his death, the monarchy was all but abolished. Now the Kings in Keldagrim are but a distant memory."
- ^ Myndill. Old School RuneScape. "It hasn't happened for a long while now, but sometimes a company goes bankrupt. Or the value of the company becomes so low that it's relegated to being a minor company."
- ^ Myndill. Old School RuneScape. "No, it's just that no company has ever willingly left the Consortium before."
- ^ Lady Vulcana Lovakengj. Postbag 23: "Spooky Mahjarrat, Cabbage Mages, and Spots (A Good Boy!)". 6. Old School RuneScape Postbags from the Hedge. Jagex. "Yes, we are in contact with the Mining Consortium. They don't have anything to offer us that we don't make here in Lovakengj."