Fairy Tail (Guild)

Fairy Tail Guild (フェアリーテイル Fearī Teiru) is the strongest guild in the Kingdom of Fiore where the main characters and many other members complete jobs. Being in the Fairy Tail Guild presents a sense of adventure for one to be able to discover more about his/her mysteries and fate, according to Makarov.

Location and Design


Situated in the Kingdom of Fiore, it lies on the southern coast of the country in Magnolia Town where it is the only guild. The exterior is pyramidal in shape, the size of the floors decreasing the higher into the building. This stops short of the pointed dome topping the summit of the building. The inside is similar to a large lunch hall; several long benches stretch across its length with a bar more often managed by Mirajane at the end. Several other waitresses also help her. Located beside the bar is the request board where the Fairy Tail Mages earn a living by completing client requests, similar to mercenaries. S-Class Jobs are located on the second floor of the guild which is off limits to everyone except S-Class mages. The guild also has a basement.

Gajeel Redfox heavily damaged the Guild, and It was eventually destroyed by the battering rams used by Jose Porla's Shades. Once Phantom Lord was defeated, the members of the guild immediately went to the task of rebuilding the guild with the master drawing up crude and nonsensical plans. Once Natsu and co. returned from the Tower of Paradise, the building was complete. It is extravagantly different from the former building: a courtyard with an open air cafe and Souvenir Shop, run by Max, leads towards the entrance of the guild; a large stage is found at the back of the guild; a swimming pool behind the bar, and an amusement center downstairs. Also, anyone can now ascend to the second floor, which was previously exclusive to S-Class mages.

Except for the main building, Fairy Tail has also a special Female Dormitory, Fairy Hills. Is located near main building, and every girl from Fairy Tail can rent a room there for a 100 000 Jewels. Amount of rooms isn't limited. Fairy Tail also has it's own "holy ground", Tenrou Island.

Strength
Ultear stated that Fairy Tail is the strongest Guild in Fiore. She also commented that Zeref's retrieval from Tenrou Island could be problematic as Fairy Tail's main members were currently situated there. Later, Lahar of the Magic Council notes that Fairy Tail is one of the three biggest protuberances of the magic world, alongside Grimoire Heart and Zeref. There are around 100 mages in Fairy Tail.

Before the guild was destroyed during the Phantom Lord arc, the S-class posters were located on the second floor and only S-class mages were allowed on the floor. When the guild was rebuilt, anyone was now allowed on the second floor, but S-class quests could still only be taken by S-class mages. To become an S-Class mage, a person must be chosen by the Master as a candidate for the annual S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial, which he/she must then pass, coming out on top over various obstacles as well as all the other candidates.

S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial
In the Fairy Tail Guild, the Trial (S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial) is an event that is held every year, where the Master selects the most prominent members to participate in a trial in order to be promoted to S-Class mages. Every year the trial is different and the venue also. Current S-Class mages also take part in the Trial, to difficult task and make the Trial even harder to complete.

History and Traditions
"Do fairies really have tails. Do they even exist... Like them this place as eternal mystery... A never ending adventure!"

- Master Makarov about true meaning of guild's name

It was said that the founder of Fairy Tail guild was a real Fairy.

First Master of Fairy Tail was Mavis Vermilion. His grave is located on Fairy Tail's holy ground, Tenrou Island.

It has existed for at least several decades but has only grown to its current prominence and strength in the last few years. In this growth, it began to rival another large guild, Phantom Lord, and they began to be seen as symbols of the country.

Fantasia
A parade held every year at The Harvest Festival where Fairy Tail mages all display their powers in a fantastical performance. The event is looked forward to not only by the members of Fairy Tail but by the whole population of Magnolia.

Fairy Tail's Farewell Ceremony
As a custom for some members, anyone leaving Fairy Tail is given a "ceremony" of sorts. When Laxus was excluded from the guild, he stayed to watch the Fantasia parade where Guild Master Makarov told Laxus through a hand sign that everyone would be looking out for him. When members of Team Natsu have friends that leave to lead their lives elsewhere, the member closest to the leaving friend recites the Three Laws of Fairy Tail.

Three Important Rules
 * 1)    You must never reveal sensitive information about Fairy Tail to others for as long as you live.
 * 2)    You must never use former contacts met through your being in the guild for personal gain.
 * 3)    Though our paths may have diverged, you must continue to live out your life with all your might, you must never consider your own life to be of little value, and you must never forget about your friends who loved you.

Members
Becoming a member of Fairy Tail requires little more than the simple approval of the guild master, regardless of strength capabilities or former allegiances. Mirajane, while talking to Lucy, explains that everyone in Fairy Tail carries the wounds of a sad past.

Guild Masters

 * Mavis Vermilion was the first Master of Fairy Tail.
 * Purehito (now known as Hades) was the second Master of Fairy Tail.
 * Makarov: Fairy Tail's current and the third Master.

Official S-Class Mages
These are the only mages allowed to take S-Class missions by themselves.


 * Erza Scarlet: Fairy Tail's most powerful female mage and a member of Team Natsu.


 * Mirajane: A formerly dormant S-Class Mage, who recently regained her powers. She also has the potential to become the strongest female mage. She is the older sister of Elfman and Lisanna. Mirajane is Erza's childhood rival and has not dueled each other to determine which of them is stronger.


 * Gildarts Clive: The strongest and most famous mage of Fairy Tail. He is most commonly referred to as "That Old Guy" despite the fact he's only forty-five. He is also the only S-Class mage who is capable doing SS rank missions and beyond.

S-Class Level Mages
These mages were once S-class mages in others guilds or have potential to be one, but don't officially hold S-class status in Fairy Tail.
 * Juvia Loxar: Once a member of Phantom Lord's Element 4, Juvia has joined Fairy Tail because of its warm atmosphere and her infatuation with Gray.
 * Gajeel Redfox: Once the strongest member of Phantom Lord. Since his old guild was disbanded he has joined Fairy Tail. Despite having the strength of S-Class, he wasn't chosen as one of the participating members of the Trial, because he hasn't completely earned the trust of the other members of the guild.
 * Freed Justine: Even before the S-class the trial started, he was stated by Erza to have the potential to become a S-Class mage. He is looking forward to following Laxus's footsteps by becoming an S-Class Mage.
 * Natsu Dragneel: A powerful fighter, Natsu has proven time and time again to be able to take on S-Class challenges, as he is a powerful Dragon Slayer.
 * Gray Fullbuster: A strong ice mage and a rival of Natsu who has fought and defeated S-Class opponents, Gray has proven his worth to take part in the S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial
 * Levy McGarden: With her wide source of knowledge, Levy has proven that she is S-Class material in the eyes of Makarov, which is why she was chosen to compete in the S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial.
 * Cana Alberona: A veteran mage with excellent leadership abilities, Cana has proven her worth as a potential S-Class mage as she was selected by Makarov to take part in the S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial.
 * Elfman: A very skilled and physically powerful mage who has previously fought and defeated an S-Class opponent, he has been chosen to take part in the trials for S-Class mages.

Team Natsu
The main cast of characters for the series and the strongest team in Fairy Tail.


 * Natsu Dragneel: The fire Dragon Slayer and Fairy Tail's problem child.


 * Happy: Natsu's talking cat partner.


 * Lucy Heartfilia: A Celestial Spirit mage who can't stand the guild's insanity, but loves the guild's warm atmosphere.


 * Gray Fullbuster: One of Natsu's main rivals, a powerful ice mage with a major subconscious stripping problem.


 * Erza Scarlet: S-Class mage and Fairy Tail's most powerful female mage.

Shadow Gear
Shadow Gear is the "backbone" team within the Fairy Tail guild consisting of Levy, Jet and Droy.


 * Levy McGarden: A 17 year-old mage, her magic is called Solid Script which allows her to make words solid and then throw the words at her opponent.


 * Jet, real name Sarusuke: An 18 year-old member of Fairy Tail. His magic is called High Speed, which is also called God's Leg.


 * Droy: An 18 year-old member of Fairy Tail. His magic deals with the rapid growth and control of plants.

Raijinshuu
Raijinshu (literally 'Many Thunder Gods') is a team of "Laxus Bodyguards" within the Fairy Tail guild consisting of Fried, Evergreen and Bixlow, and is one of the strongest teams in the guild.


 * Freed Justine is a 20 year-old member of Fairy Tail who doesn't show his face often. He is known as one of the "Mystery Men" along with Mystogan and Gildarts, since his magic style is unknown until just recently. Even without his magic, he can proficiently fight with his sword.


 * Evergreen is a 20 year-old member of Fairy Tail and a member of the team, Raijinshuu. As a child, it was her dream to be a fairy, so she joined Fairy Tail only for the name, with no interest in other things.


 * Bixlow is a 22 year-old member of Fairy Tail and, along with Fried Justine and Evergreen, makes up the team Raijinshuu. He is clearly identifiable by his "creepy" appearance, covered in black armor, face half concealed and constantly sticking out his tongue (which bears his guild insignia) and laughing maniacally.

Megadeath
Not much is known about this team.


 * Miki Chickentiger is a girl with a magical bird that can talk. It usually sits on her head and doesn't do much, though, since she prefers hand-to-hand combat. She is the leader of the "Megadeath" team and has the name "Demon Princess".

Prominent Members

 * Loke is a member of the Fairy Tail guild who left it after the Loke arc, where he returned to the Celestial Spirit world. He has since become one of Lucy's Celestial Spirits. However, he is still treated as an active member due to his participation in the S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial.


 * Cana Alberona: The member of Fairy Tail who often commands the guild members when Makarov or Erza are not available.


 * Elfman: Another powerful member, the younger brother of Mirajane, and the older brother of Lisanna.


 * Lisanna: Mirajane and Elfman's youngest sister. She was believed to have died stopping a demonified Elfman. Later revealed to have been sent through the Anima to Edolas, where she remained there for 2 years.


 * Wendy Marvell: The newest and possibly the youngest member of the guild. She joined Fairy Tail when Nirvana was destroyed. She was previously a member of the Cait Shelter Guild.


 * Charle: Joined the guild along with Wendy, being Wendy's cat companion.


 * Pantherlily: Originally the captain of the 1st division of Edolas Royal Army and an Exceed. Following his arrival in Earth Land he immediately asks to join the guild his prince was once at and seems to become Gajeel's cat companion.

Minor Members

 * Macao Conbolt: is one of the older members of the Guild.


 * Reedus Jonah: is a 27 year-old mage with an unusually round body and a witch hat. He uses Picto magic, which can only be used in conjunction with his body. For that reason, he asks Makarov to enlarge his body. With his picto magic he can draw something on his large stomach and once the drawing is complete, it materializes in front of him. During the attack of the Phantom Lord, he was responsible for protecting Lucy, but he was defeated by Gajeel and Lucy was captured.


 * Nab Lasaro: not much is known about him besides the fact that his magic deals with Animal Possession in which he can confine an animals spirit within himself and then use that spirit to aid him in battle.


 * Alzack Connell: is originally from the west. He came to Fairy Tail as an immigrant and joined up. Alzack has a crush on Bisca, but he is too shy to confess to her.


 * Bisca Mulan: much like Alzack, is originally from the west. Bisca planned to confess her love to Alzack, but then Fairy Tail was attacked by Phantom Lord so she didn't get a chance to do it.


 * Vijeeter Ecor: a minor member of the guild who fights using his magic, "Dancer".


 * Wakaba Mine: is 36 year old veteran mage who battles by forming smoke in to different shapes. He and Macao are good drinking buddies and rivals, being the same age.


 * Warren Rocko: his magic is telepathy and is capable in reading his opponent's mind in the battle. Warren resembles Rave Master character Branch.


 * Max Alors: a 17 year old mage who specializes in sand-based magic.


 * Laki Olietta: is an 18-year-old mage who uses wood-based magic, can instantly reshape wood into a form of her choice.


 * Tono Rabbits: is a particularly young Fairy Tail Member at 15, Tono has high hopes for the future.


 * Mikuni Sin: is an Earth Magic user, Mikuni shaves his head bald so he doesn't have to worry about going bald when he gets older. He used to work in a sushi bar, but he was liked so much that his manager told him never to leave, so he did.


 * Chico=C=Hammitt: is a 22-year-old mage who ia also the daughter of the owner of Fairy Hills.


 * Wan ChanJi: is a 24-year-old mage than can transform his hand to dogs for battle.


 * Joey Fullbun: is a 22-year-old wizard that is extremely muscular.


 * Kinana: Cobra's snake Cuberos in true human form

Former Members

 * Laxus Dreyar was one of the strongest mages of Fairy Tail, and an S-class mage, as well as the grandson of Makarov. Tired of being viewed only in relation to his grandfather and of Fairy Tail's tarnished reputation, he attempted to overthrow Fairy Tail and become its new leader, endangering all its members in the process. His coup ultimately failed and he was excommunicated by Makarov, though not before leaving on a good note with him.


 * Rob was an old man who taught Erza magic when she was a girl working on the Tower of Heaven. He said that he gave up on using magic, but he believed that Erza could do better than he did. When he died, Erza saw his Fairy Tail mark on his back and that's what inspired her to join the guild. His magic is currently unknown. When Makarov brought a young Erza to see Porlyusica about fixing her eye, we hear that Makarov and Porlyusica were friends of Rob.


 * Ivan Dreyar is Makarov's son and Laxus's father who was excommunicated for being a threat to the guild. He has since formed the dark guild, Raven Tail Guild.


 * Mystogan: A reclusive former S-class mage and one of the strongest members of Fairy Tail, he was originally from Edolas. He came to Earth Land to stop his Father's plan. He returned to Edolas and decided to stay there in order to lead its people into a new future without magic.


 * Bob, Porlyusica, Goldmine, and Shitou Yajima are former members of the guild and were part of Makarov's team. Since leaving, Bob and Goldmine have started their own guilds, Shitou became one of the members of the Magic Council (later left after the events of the Tower of Heaven arc) and Porlyusica has become a recluse. (Anime Only)


 * Mavis Vermilion was the first Fairy Tail Guild Master. He is said to be "at rest" at Tenrou Island. He is confirmed to be dead by the fact that the second event of the S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial involved locating his grave.
 * Purehito was the second Fairy Tail Guild Master. He went on a journey and left Makarov to take his place. He is now the leader of the dark guild Grimoire Heart, under the alias Hades. He could be the most powerful wizard (besides Zeref) as he could easily defeat Fairy Tail's current Master, Makarov.

Early Concept
The design of the guild building itself went through many stages of development. Initial development had a much more elaborate interior and several more floors. This more detailed interior was eventually simplified as it was felt that it would distract from the many odd characters dotted around the guild.