The Quota

The Quota and You

Stolen from the Gyde given to all new thieves upon joining:

The Thieves' Guild expects a cut of the worth of the items you have stolen. It also expects you to steal a certain amount. Both of these amounts vary depending on your level within the Guild. You can obtain a guild licence upstairs in the Thieves' Guild. See Kordane about it. At any time, you can read this card to find out how much you have stolen, how much you owe the Guild, and how much more you need to steal in order to meet the Guild requirements for your level. Not paying the Guild, or not meeting your minimum quota is apt to get you in a lot of trouble (you fortunately won't live long enough to regret it.

FAQ

When should I start stealing in Ankh-Morpork?

When you are ready! Really there is no set level at which you should start your career. There are a few milestones that you should reach first. Make sure you have the shoplift, snatch, and steal commands. Filch is nice too but not necessary, that command will come in time. One thing to do is head over to Sto Lat, it is a smaller city to the east of Ankh-Morpork. It is easy to get to, relatively safe (see Crime and Punisment on the Theft page for details.) and there is a lot to steal from and practice on over there. Best of all there is no quota enforced there, so steal away. When you are good there it is time to come off leave.

How do I start stealing in Ankh-Morpork?

This one is easy, go see Kordane - he's upstairs - and let him know you are ready. There is a plaque in his room telling you what to do.

How do I pay my quota?

What happens if I go over?

Fines?

Your Licence

Your licence will tell you everything you need to know. There are a few commands you can use:

check quota This will give you all the information you need about your quota

check receipts This will give you an itimised list of what you have stolen. This is geared more towards those who have joined the Player Killing community. It can be interesting regardless