I'm going to agree with everythign said before pertaining to this guild, including the rules and member acceptance requirements.
As I said before, the council idea is the defining point for me; makes it seem like it will not just be a hive but a collective (Trek pun intended).
One idea though, perhaps an election could be held amongst the three 'factions' every two years. These would determine the three concil members and one nominee for guild 'arbiter' (or whatever the position'll be called). the council members will then have an internal vote for this person once they are elected.
As I said before, the council idea is the defining point for me; makes it seem like it will not just be a hive but a collective (Trek pun intended).
One idea though, perhaps an election could be held amongst the three 'factions' every two years. These would determine the three concil members and one nominee for guild 'arbiter' (or whatever the position'll be called). the council members will then have an internal vote for this person once they are elected.