There are 7 officially recognized Baking Shulbets in the Shen Dynasty two of which are the most prestigious: The House of Wei and the Shen Shulbet. Any Gnome who wishes to be properly recognized as an official Gui must complete 5 years, that is 15 Trimenon, at an official Baking Shulbet before attempting a final test known as the Gui’s Bake. Most Gnomes complete the majority of their Trimenon at smaller Baking Shulbets before attending the last few at The House of Wei or Shen Shulbet for a more “convincing” title. Those who conduct their entire journey to becoming a Gui through one of the two major Shulbets are often granted the additional title of Shu Gui.
Organization
Over the five years five major skills are passed on to the Guis-to-be by their instructors.
- Fundamentals of Baking Techniques and History
- Fundamentals of Bakery Ownership and Management
- Practical Applications
- Advanced Baking Techniques and Traditional Practices
- Trial Bakery Runs and Apprenticeships