Continental Swift Postal Service

"Note: This is player-created lore. Ping @Adelaide on the Discord if you have questions."The Continental Swift Postal Service (CSPS) is New Gork's premier, and only, postal service. The organization prides itself on delivering letters and packages swiftly, safely, and securely.

History
The CSPS was founded by Swift Whisper, a caracal tabaxi formerly of Freeport's Mischiefs and currently a member of New Gork's Fool's Gold, though he'd never say it. It started with Swift delivering the mail every week—except the weeks he didn't—and serving as the most (and only) reliable postal service in New Gork.

Staffing and Culture
"'Reputation is all a postal service has got, after all.' - Swift Whisper, founder"The CSPS is currently staffed by those similar in story to Swift: fleet-footed ne'er-do-wells looking to redeem themselves. Despite the sometimes disreputable pasts of its employees, the CSPS has a culture of integrity and trustworthiness due to its founder's high standards and intolerance for on-the-job mischief. That said, rumor has it that joining the CSPS involves a hazing ritual in which the new recruit must deliver an incredibly delicate parcel across New Gork in an absurdly short amount of time, and all when the night is darkest. The rumors also say Swift himself watches the attempts from rafters and roofs, but this has yet to be proven.

Methods
The CSPS focuses on mundane delivery methods as the best combination of quality, efficiency, and affordability. Its employees are expected to find the fastest routes available to them without resorting to magical measures, as spell components can be costly and package contents have been known to react poorly to certain elements of the arcane. It's similarly frowned upon to employ non-humanoid creatures to deliver parcels, be they pets or familiars or something else entirely—the organization offers a high-quality service, and bite marks and slobber have no place on their clients' belongings, and there should always be someone senders or recipients can ask questions.

The organization operates primarily within city limits, but has been known to take on deliveries to distant, often secluded locations. Such jobs must be scheduled in advance, and typically will employ magical measures both as a guarantee of speed and of the messenger's safety, as the continent remains a dangerous place. The CSPS maintains connections to Lumina and the Adventurers' Guild, granting them access to teleportation circles for such purposes.