The Banking Guild's dominance is extreme across the Five Nations and even the Lhazaar Principalities. And the guild dominates in other parts of Khorvaire as well. Kundarak banks are run by the Banking Guild and its establishments can be found in every city of the five nations and Eastern Khorvaire. These banks are protected by wards and house guards. The guild regulates commerce in gem cutting, jewelry manufacture, money changing and money lending. It also advises national governments about coinage.