 Brotherhoods, which in the 13th century had a religious character, received a semi-legal status by the 15th century, and held responsibilities such as collecting port fees.Fishing brotherhoods, such as the one dedicated to St. Peter, always took a fisherman apostle as a patron saint.Until 1343, when the captaincy was established in Orebić, the seat of authority for Peljesac was in Ston.