| Tier | Range | Description | Benefits/Consequences | Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sworn Enemy | -100 to -51 | Kill on sight - no mercy, no quarter | Bounty on your head, dedicated resources to destroy you | Auto-attack, mobilize all resources against you |
| Hunted | -50 to -31 | Actively pursued with significant resources | Assassins and hunters sent, organized opposition | Immediate violence or capture attempts |
| Hostile | -30 to -21 | Open hostility - may attack on sight | Actively opposed, no services | Hostile |
| Unfriendly | -20 to -6 | Distrustful and uncooperative | Will not attack unprovoked | Unfriendly |
| Uncooperative | -5 to -1 | Unhelpful without significant incentive | Basic services at inflated prices | Uncooperative |
| Neutral | 0 to 5 | No particular opinion | Standard prices and services | Neutral |
| Cooperative | 6 to 15 | Generally helpful and sympathetic | Minor discounts, basic favors | Cooperative |
| Friendly | 16 to 30 | Goes out of their way to help | 10% discount, moderate favors | Friendly |
| Helpful | 31 to 50 | Eager to assist with little reward | 20% discount, significant favors | Helpful |
| Esteemed | 51 to 80 | Highly respected member or ally | 25% discount, access to restricted areas/info | Auto-succeeds most social interactions |
| Revered | 81 to 100 | Legendary status - near demigod level | Free services, faction resources at disposal | NPCs compete to help you |
| Action Type | Reputation Change | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Minor positive | +1d4 | Small favor, honest dealing, minor donation |
| Significant positive | +1d6 | Completing important mission, saving faction members |
| Major positive | +1d8 | Saving the faction, legendary heroic act |
| Action Type | Reputation Change | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Minor offense | -1d4+1 (-2 to -5) | Petty theft, breaking minor rules, rudeness |
| Significant betrayal | -1d6+1 (-2 to -7) | Betraying a member, breaking contracts, theft |
| Major betrayal | -1d8+1 (-2 to -9) | Killing faction members, major theft, exposing secrets |
| Catastrophic act | -2d8+2 (-4 to -18) | Massacring leadership, destroying faction assets, war crimes |
Once a character reaches Helpful reputation (31+), they may be offered formal membership and ranks within the faction (General titles, each faction has their own):
| Rank | Reputation Required | General Title Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | 31+ | Novice, Recruit, Apprentice |
| Member | 36+ | Brother/Sister, Sworn, Adherent |
| Trusted | 41+ | Veteran, Proven, Loyal |
| Rank | Reputation Required | General Title Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Officer | 51+ | Lieutenant, Captain, Keeper |
| Senior | 61+ | Commander, Elder, Master |
| Leader | 71+ | High Captain, Archon, Champion |
| Rank | Reputation Required | General Title Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Council | 81+ | Council Member, Inner Circle, High Lord/Lady |
| Elder | 91+ | Grand Master, Patriarch/Matriarch, Legendary |
| Legendary | 96+ | Living Legend, Founder's Heir, Divine Champion |
When a character reaches Hostile reputation (-21 or lower), factions begin using derogatory epithets when referring to them:
| Reputation Range | General Epithet Examples |
|---|---|
| -21 to -25 | "The Untrustworthy", "The Troublemaker", "The Problem" |
| -26 to -30 | "The Despised", "The Hated", "The Scorned" |
| Reputation Range | General Epithet Examples |
|---|---|
| -31 to -40 | "The Betrayer", "The Oathbreaker", "The Marked" |
| -41 to -50 | "The Hunted", "The Wanted", "The Outcast" |
| Reputation Range | General Epithet Examples |
|---|---|
| -31 to -40 | "The Betrayer", "The Oathbreaker", "The Marked" |
| -41 to -50 | "The Hunted", "The Wanted", "The Outcast" |
Iron Guard Mercenaries
Order of the Silver Dawn
Shadowmarket Collective
| Rank | Thieves Guild Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Cutpurse | New recruit learning the basics of theft and stealth |
| Member | Pickpocket | Proven street thief with steady income from marks |
| Trusted | Burglar | Skilled at breaking and entering, trusted with bigger jobs |
| Officer | Fence | Manages stolen goods operations and newer thieves |
| Senior | Master Thief | Elite operative capable of impossible heists |
| Leader | Guildmaster | Runs major operations across city districts |
| Council | Shadow Lord | Inner circle member who shapes guild policy |
| Elder | Whisper King/Queen | Legendary figure whose name is spoken in hushed tones |
| Legendary | The Ghost | Mythical status - some doubt they even exist |
Negative Epithets: "The Snitch" → "The Rat" → "Guild's Bane" → "The Exposed" → "Crown's Betrayer"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Shield Bearer | New recruit sworn to defend the crown with their life |
| Member | Royal Sentinel | Proven guardian trusted to patrol the palace grounds |
| Trusted | Crown Defender | Elite soldier who has shed blood in service to the throne |
| Officer | Royal Captain | Commands squads of guards and oversees palace security |
| Senior | Knight Commander | Elite officer who advises on matters of royal protection |
| Leader | Lord Protector | Supreme guardian who never leaves the monarch's side |
| Council | High Marshal | Inner circle advisor who shapes the kingdom's defense |
| Elder | Sword of the Crown | Legendary protector whose name inspires loyalty across the realm |
| Legendary | The Eternal Guardian | Living legend who embodies the undying spirit of royal protection |
Negative Epithets: "The Oathbreaker" → "The Traitor" → "Crown's Shame" → "The Fallen Shield" → "Enemy of the Throne"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Squire | Young noble or commoner training in the ways of knighthood |
| Member | Knight Errant | Newly dubbed knight seeking to prove their honor |
| Trusted | Knight | Proven warrior who has earned their spurs in battle |
| Officer | Knight Captain | Seasoned leader commanding groups of knights |
| Senior | Knight Marshal | Elite commander overseeing regional military operations |
| Leader | Grand Knight | Supreme military leader of entire knight orders |
| Council | Knight Paramount | Inner circle advisor who shapes military doctrine |
| Elder | Hero of the Realm | Legendary knight whose deeds are sung in taverns |
| Legendary | Knight Eternal | Timeless paragon whose legacy transcends mortal achievement |
Negative Epithets: "The Dishonored" → "The Craven" → "Knight's Bane" → "The Fallen" → "Scourge of Chivalry"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Initiate | New recruit undergoing rigorous trials to prove their worth |
| Member | Mistguard | Proven defender who has mastered basic techniques and disciplines |
| Trusted | Warden | Skilled warrior who has demonstrated tactical excellence in battle |
| Officer | Warden Captain | Elite leader who commands through superior skill and strategy |
| Senior | High Warden | Master tactician whose expertise shapes combat doctrine |
| Leader | Grandmaster Warden | Supreme commander whose tactical genius is unquestioned |
| Council | Apex Warden | Inner circle perfectionist who sets the highest standards |
| Elder | Paragon of Brightmoor | Living legend whose skill has reached mythical heights |
| Legendary | Mistbane | Ultimate master whose perfection in all things has become legend |
Negative Epithets: "The Inadequate" → "The Inefficient" → "Mist's Failure" → "The Imperfect" → "Brightmoor's Shame"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Bronze Shield | New recruit learning to fight the creatures that threaten civilization |
| Member | Brass Guard | Proven monster hunter who has faced horrors and survived |
| Trusted | Beast Slayer | Veteran warrior skilled in hunting dangerous creatures |
| Officer | Hunt Captain | Leader who coordinates monster hunting expeditions |
| Senior | Monster Warden | Elite protector who defends entire regions from threats |
| Leader | Grand Slayer | Supreme hunter who leads campaigns against legendary beasts |
| Council | Brass Lord | Inner circle strategist who plans civilization's defense |
| Elder | Titan Killer | Legendary hero whose monster kills are spoken of in awe |
| Legendary | Doombreaker | Ultimate champion who has slain creatures of myth and nightmare |
Negative Epithets: "The Coward" → "Monster's Friend" → "Brass Betrayer" → "The Corrupted" → "Civilization's Bane"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Ashborn | New initiate learning the secretive ways of the Guard |
| Member | Flame Keeper | Proven member entrusted with minor Guard secrets |
| Trusted | Forgeborn | Elite warrior who has earned the right to know deeper mysteries |
| Officer | Flameward | Commanding officer who oversees Guard operations |
| Senior | Cinderlord | Master operative who shapes the Guard's hidden agenda |
| Leader | Pyrarch | Supreme leader who directs the Guard's shadowy influence |
| Council | The Burning Eye | Inner cabal member who controls the Guard's true power |
| Elder | Eternal Flame | Legendary figure whose very existence is whispered about |
| Legendary | Emberlord | Mythical master whose name strikes fear even among enemies |
Negative Epithets: "The Quenched" → "Flame's Enemy" → "Guard's Shame" → "The Extinguished" → "Pyrosi's Curse"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Winterborn | New recruit learning to survive and fight in the endless winter |
| Member | Ice Guard | Proven warrior who has endured the harsh northern conditions |
| Trusted | Frostblade | Veteran defender skilled in cold weather warfare |
| Officer | Snowspear | Leader who commands patrols through the frozen wastelands |
| Senior | Frostlord | Elite commander who oversees northern frontier defense |
| Leader | Icewarden | Supreme leader who protects the realm from arctic threats |
| Council | Stormeye | Inner circle member who rules over the ice-bound territories |
| Elder | Pale Knight | Legendary figure whose presence brings the fury of winter |
| Legendary | Frostkeeper | Mythical champion who has become one with the eternal cold |
Negative Epithets: "The Thawed" → "Warmblood" → "Ice Breaker" → "The Melted" → "Summer's Fool"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Stonefoot | New recruit learning to navigate the dangerous depths |
| Member | Tunnel Guard | Proven defender who has faced the horrors of the deep |
| Trusted | Deepwatch | Veteran warrior skilled in underground combat |
| Officer | Cavern Warden | Leader who commands expeditions into dangerous passages |
| Senior | Mine Lord | Elite commander who oversees entire underground regions |
| Leader | Forge Guardian | Supreme leader who protects the mountain's heart |
| Council | Stoneborn | Inner circle member who shapes the kingdom's underground policy |
| Elder | Mountainheart | Legendary figure whose knowledge of the depths is unmatched |
| Legendary | Truehammer | Mythical champion who has conquered the darkest abysses |
Negative Epithets: "The Lost" → "Surface Crawler" → "Deep's Shame" → "The Abandoned" → "Mountain's Curse"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Deckhand | New recruit learning naval warfare and ship operations |
| Member | Sea Guard | Proven sailor who has survived battles on the open ocean |
| Trusted | Stormrider | Veteran warrior skilled in ship-to-ship combat |
| Officer | Captain | Leader who commands warships and naval operations |
| Senior | Commodore | Elite commander who oversees multiple battle groups |
| Leader | Admiral | Supreme naval leader who controls the entire fleet |
| Council | Tidecaller | Inner circle member who shapes naval strategy and policy |
| Elder | Sea Warden | Legendary figure whose name strikes fear across all oceans |
| Legendary | Stormbreaker | Mythical champion whose naval prowess is unmatched |
Negative Epithets: "The Landlubber" → "Scurvy Dog" → "Fleet's Shame" → "The Marooned" → "Ocean's Curse"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Apprentice | New member learning the ways of culture and refinement |
| Member | Artisan | Proven contributor to the city's cultural and artistic heritage |
| Trusted | Guildmaster | Skilled practitioner who has mastered their craft |
| Officer | Patron | Leader who sponsors and guides cultural endeavors |
| Senior | Curator | Elite overseer of the city's finest arts and traditions |
| Leader | Grand Patron | Supreme leader who embodies the pinnacle of refinement |
| Council | Grandmaster | Inner circle member who shapes the city's cultural direction |
| Elder | Goldweaver | Legendary figure whose contributions define an entire era |
| Legendary | Gracegiver | Mythical patron whose influence transcends mortal achievement |
Negative Epithets: "The Crude" → "The Tasteless" → "Culture's Shame" → "The Barbarous" → "Art's Enemy"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Novice | New member learning the exotic ways and customs |
| Member | Trader | Proven merchant who has established business connections |
| Trusted | Dealmaker | Skilled trader who deals in rare and valuable goods |
| Officer | Marketlord | Leader who oversees trade expeditions and routes |
| Senior | Coinmaster | Elite trader who commands respect in foreign markets |
| Leader | Wealthbringer | Supreme leader who controls the city's commercial empire |
| Council | Goldhand | Inner circle member who shapes trade policy and alliances |
| Elder | Fortuneborn | Legendary figure whose trade networks span continents |
| Legendary | Trademaster | Mythical merchant whose deals are the stuff of legend |
Negative Epithets: "The Outcast" → "Trade Breaker" → "Market's Fool" → "The Bankrupt" → "Commerce Curse"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Student | New member learning the ways of mental discipline and philosophy |
| Member | Thinker | Proven scholar who has grasped fundamental philosophical concepts |
| Trusted | Mindkeeper | Skilled practitioner who has achieved inner balance |
| Officer | Wise One | Leader who guides others on the path of enlightenment |
| Senior | Sage | Elite philosopher whose wisdom influences many |
| Leader | Grandmaster | Supreme leader who embodies perfect mental harmony |
| Council | Truthseer | Inner circle member who shapes philosophical doctrine |
| Elder | Peaceborn | Legendary figure whose wisdom transcends mortal understanding |
| Legendary | Pureheart | Mythical philosopher who has achieved ultimate enlightenment |
Negative Epithets: "The Confused" → "Mind Broken" → "Wisdom's Fool" → "The Chaotic" → "Balance Breaker"
Will do these later, you are unlikely to ever gain faction here.
Surapura (sub-faction)
Nagasetra (sub-faction)
Anga Vast (sub-faction)
Maraset (sub-faction)
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Apprentice | New member learning the fundamentals of magical arts |
| Member | Adept | Proven spellcaster who has mastered basic magical disciplines |
| Trusted | Mage | Skilled practitioner wielding significant arcane power |
| Officer | Arcanum | Leader who oversees magical research and education |
| Senior | Magister | Elite wizard whose magical knowledge is vast and deep |
| Leader | Archmagus | Supreme leader who commands the greatest magical powers |
| Council | Spellweaver | Inner circle member who shapes magical law and doctrine |
| Elder | Voidcaller | Legendary figure whose magical prowess is the stuff of myth |
| Legendary | Planeswalker | Mythical wizard who has mastered forces beyond mortal comprehension |
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Seeker | New member learning the exotic ways and customs |
| Member | Sandwalker | Proven merchant who has established business connections |
| Trusted | Silkhand | Skilled trader who deals in rare and valuable goods |
| Officer | Caravaneer | Leader who oversees trade expeditions and routes |
| Senior | Goldtongue | Elite trader who commands respect in foreign markets |
| Leader | Nightkeeper | Supreme leader who controls the city's commercial empire |
| Council | Stargazer | Inner circle member who shapes trade policy and alliances |
| Elder | Silverhand | Legendary figure whose trade networks span continents |
| Legendary | Desertknight | Mythical merchant whose deals are the stuff of legend |
Negative Epithets: "The Outcast" → "Trade Breaker" → "Market's Fool" → "The Bankrupt" → "Spice Curse"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Candle Bearer | New member learning the sacred ways and divine teachings |
| Member | Torch Guard | Proven believer who has demonstrated devotion to the light |
| Trusted | Beacon Keeper | Skilled practitioner blessed with divine power |
| Officer | Light Warden | Leader who guides congregations and oversees sacred duties |
| Senior | Sunblessed | Elite servant whose faith channels great divine power |
| Leader | Lightbringer | Supreme leader who speaks with divine authority |
| Council | Illumanate | Inner circle member who shapes church doctrine and policy |
| Elder | Dawnshield | Legendary figure whose faith has become the stuff of miracles |
| Legendary | Lightcrown | Mythical champion whose divine blessing transcends mortal limits |
Negative Epithets: "The Dimmed" → "Shadow Touched" → "Light's Exile" → "The Darkened" → "Radiance Lost"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Lifesprout | New member learning the ways of nature and compassion |
| Member | Grove Tender | Proven believer who has demonstrated care for all living things |
| Trusted | Branch Walker | Skilled practitioner blessed with natural harmony |
| Officer | Root Keeper | Leader who guides followers and nurtures spiritual growth |
| Senior | Wildborn | Elite servant whose compassion flows like life through nature |
| Leader | Treespeaker | Supreme leader who embodies the circle's deepest wisdom |
| Council | Bloomcaller | Inner circle member who shapes the circle's natural doctrine |
| Elder | Greenblood | Legendary figure whose compassion has become living legend |
| Legendary | Lifebinder | Mythical champion whose bond with nature transcends mortal understanding |
Negative Epithets: "The Withered" → "Nature's Blight" → "Leaf Killer" → "The Barren" → "Life's Enemy"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Wanderer | New member learning the ways of freedom and exploration |
| Member | Pathfinder | Proven adventurer who has embraced the call of the open road |
| Trusted | Skywalker | Skilled explorer blessed with an unbound spirit |
| Officer | Horizonseeker | Leader who guides others toward new frontiers |
| Senior | Stromchaser | Elite adventurer whose freedom inspires countless others |
| Leader | Windheart | Supreme leader who embodies the essence of limitless exploration |
| Council | Cloudborn | Inner circle member who shapes the philosophy of boundless adventure |
| Elder | Starfollower | Legendary figure whose journeys have become the stuff of myth |
| Legendary | Voidwalker | Mythical explorer who has traveled beyond the edges of the known world |
Negative Epithets: "The Chained" → "Ground Bound" → "Sky's Prisoner" → "The Caged" → "Wind's Enemy"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Scribe | New member learning the sacred arts of recording and preservation |
| Member | Chronicler | Proven keeper who has demonstrated dedication to knowledge |
| Trusted | Lorekeeper | Skilled scholar blessed with understanding of ancient wisdom |
| Officer | Timewarden | Leader who oversees the preservation of history and knowledge |
| Senior | Historian | Elite keeper whose knowledge spans generations |
| Leader | Grand Historian | Supreme leader who embodies the continuity of all recorded truth |
| Council | Inkborn | Inner circle member who shapes how knowledge is preserved |
| Elder | Truthbinder | Legendary figure whose writings will outlast mortal memory |
| Legendary | Aeon | Mythical chronicler who has recorded the fundamental laws of existence |
Negative Epithets: "The Forgetful" → "Word Breaker" → "Truth's Enemy" → "The Erased" → "Knowledge Lost"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Seeker | New member learning the delicate arts of balance and harmony |
| Member | Equalizer | Proven keeper who has demonstrated understanding of cosmic balance |
| Trusted | Scalekeeper | Skilled practitioner blessed with the ability to restore equilibrium |
| Officer | Moderator | Leader who guides others in maintaining universal harmony |
| Senior | Centerpoint | Elite keeper whose presence brings stability to chaos |
| Leader | Fulcrum | Supreme leader who embodies the perfect balance of all forces |
| Council | Evenhand | Inner circle member who shapes the temple's balanced doctrine |
| Elder | Lifemender | Legendary figure whose harmony has become a force of nature |
| Legendary | Lord of Harmony | Mythical keeper who maintains the fundamental equilibrium of existence |
Negative Epithets: "The Unbalanced" → "Chaos Bringer" → "Scale Tipper" → "The Extreme" → "Harmony's Ruin"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Favored | New member learning to channel and honor good fortune |
| Member | Fortunate | Proven believer who has demonstrated blessed luck |
| Trusted | Chancekeeper | Skilled practitioner blessed with supernatural fortune |
| Officer | Fortune's Hand | Leader who guides others in seeking divine favor |
| Senior | Blessed Touch | Elite keeper whose luck extends to all around them |
| Leader | Golden Favor | Supreme leader who embodies the covenant's divine blessing |
| Council | Lucky Star | Inner circle member who shapes the covenant's fortunate doctrine |
| Elder | The Charmed | Legendary figure whose luck has become the stuff of miracles |
| Legendary | The Blessed | Mythical champion whose fortune transcends mortal understanding |
Negative Epithets: "The Cursed" → "Bad Luck" → "Fortune's Enemy" → "The Jinxed" → "Luck's Bane"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Vassal | New member learning the sacred hierarchy of divine rule |
| Member | Divine Born | Proven believer who has demonstrated understanding of rightful dominion |
| Trusted | Throne Guard | Skilled practitioner blessed with divine authority |
| Officer | Crown Bearer | Leader who enforces divine will and sacred order |
| Senior | Oracle | Elite keeper whose authority flows from divine mandate |
| Leader | Divine Bishop | Supreme leader who embodies absolute sacred authority |
| Council | Truth’s Crown | Inner circle member who shapes the order's doctrine of dominion |
| Elder | Cardinal | Legendary figure whose rule has become divinely ordained |
| Legendary | Prophet | Mythical ruler whose dominion transcends mortal kingship |
Negative Epithets: "The Deposed" → "Crown Breaker" → "Rule's Enemy" → "The Overthrown" → "Authority's Bane"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Hunter | New member learning the sacred rites of survival and conquest |
| Member | Crimson Blade | Proven warrior who has tasted victory and absorbed enemy strength |
| Trusted | Scarlet Hand | Skilled practitioner blessed with the power of righteous slaughter |
| Officer | Blood Reaper | Leader who guides others in the sacred hunt for survival |
| Senior | Crimson Lord | Elite warrior whose conquests have earned divine favor |
| Leader | Red Prophet | Supreme leader who speaks the blood-soaked truths of survival |
| Council | Scarlet Eye | Inner circle member who shapes the church's doctrine of conquest |
| Elder | Bloodborn | Legendary figure whose victories have become sacred legend |
| Legendary | Crimson Knight | Mythical champion whose survival transcends mortal understanding |
Negative Epithets: "The Weak" → "Blood Spiller" → "Red's Failure" → "The Conquered" → "Survival's Loss"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | The Broken | New member learning the sacred arts of destruction and madness |
| Member | Voidtouched | Proven follower who has embraced the chaos within |
| Trusted | Ruinbringer | Skilled practitioner blessed with destructive power |
| Officer | Mad Prophet | Leader who spreads the void's chaotic influence |
| Senior | Death Dealer | Elite destroyer whose madness inspires terrible devotion |
| Leader | Voidsworn | Supreme leader who channels the ultimate destruction |
| Council | Dark Oracle | Inner circle member who shapes the vow's doctrine of ruin |
| Elder | Vanquisher | Legendary figure whose madness has become divine insanity |
| Legendary | Chaos Lord | Mythical destroyer whose void transcends all understanding |
Negative Epithets: "The Sane" → "Order Keeper" → "Void's Enemy" → "The Whole" → "Chaos Breaker"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Seascum | A new recruit learning the ropes aboard Black Tide vessels |
| Member | Pirate | A proven crew member who's earned their place on the ship |
| Trusted | Buccaneer | A reliable pirate trusted with boarding actions and raids |
| Officer | Marauder | A seasoned fighter who leads plundering expeditions |
| Senior | Corsair | A fierce pirate whose reputation precedes them across the seas |
| Leader | Seashark | A powerful captain who commands respect and fear |
| Council | Dread Pirate | One of the elite rulers whose influence spans the maritime underworld |
| Elder | Pirate Lord | A legendary figure whose exploits are sung in taverns and feared by merchants |
| Legendary | The Wicked | The ultimate master of the Black Tide's vast maritime empire |
Negative Epithets: "Landlubber" → "Scallywag" → "Bilge Rat" → "Sea Devil" → "Cursed Dog"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Clerk | A new employee handling basic administrative duties |
| Member | Navigator | A ship's commercial agent overseeing cargo and trade dealings |
| Trusted | Merchant Prefect | A trusted trading representative managing company operations at sea |
| Officer | Fleet Trader | A ship commander responsible for merchant vessel operations and deals |
| Senior | Trade Master | A senior executive commanding multiple merchant fleets |
| Leader | Merchant Regent | A powerful leader controlling vast oceanic trade empires |
| Council | Sea Magnate | One of the wealthy elite who shapes company policy across the waters |
| Elder | Commerce Lord | A founding family member whose merchant influence spans the oceans |
| Legendary | The Grand Merchant | The supreme leader of the Azure Trading Company's vast maritime empire |
Negative Epithets: "Debtor" → "Competitor" → "Disruptor" → "Embargo" → "Trade War"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Fisherman | A newcomer learning the basics of nets, lines, and local waters |
| Member | Angler | A skilled fisher who has proven their ability to bring in good catches |
| Trusted | Netmaster | A trusted member known for their expertise with nets and traps |
| Officer | Trawler | A boat owner who leads fishing expeditions and manages crews |
| Senior | Harpoon Master | A master fisher renowned for landing the biggest and most dangerous catches |
| Leader | Deepcaster | A guild leader who knows the secret locations of the richest fishing grounds |
| Council | Whalehunter | One of the elite fishers who pursues the ocean's most prized catches |
| Elder | Salt Sage | A legendary fisher whose knowledge of waters and weather is unmatched |
| Legendary | Grandcaster | The ultimate master whose fishing prowess is spoken of in every port |
Negative Epithets: "Empty Net" → "Spoiled Catch" → "Broken Line" → "Storm Cursed" → "Fishbane"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Recruit | A new soldier learning the ways of the Gray Company |
| Member | Soldier | A proven fighter who has earned their place in the ranks |
| Trusted | Veteran | A battle-tested warrior trusted with dangerous assignments |
| Officer | Sergeant | A squad leader who commands respect through experience and skill |
| Senior | Lieutenant | A seasoned officer who plans tactics and leads major operations |
| Leader | Captain | A company commander who shapes strategy and leads from the front |
| Council | Colonel | One of the elite leadership who determines the company's contracts |
| Elder | Warlord | A legendary commander whose tactical genius is known across battlefields |
| Legendary | Gray Marshal | The supreme leader whose name strikes fear and respect in equal measure |
Negative Epithets: "Deserter" → "Coward" → "Backstabber" → "Oathbreaker" → "War Criminal"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Cadet | A new student beginning their military education and training |
| Member | Candidate | A student who has completed basic training and shows promise |
| Trusted | Scholar-at-Arms | A dedicated student trusted with advanced tactical studies |
| Officer | Prefect | A senior student who leads younger cadets and assists instructors |
| Senior | Honor Guard | An exemplary graduate who serves as a model for current students |
| Leader | Instructor | A faculty member who shapes the next generation of military leaders |
| Council | Commandant | One of the senior faculty who determines academy policy and curriculum |
| Elder | Master of War | A legendary instructor whose teachings have shaped countless officers |
| Legendary | Grand Tactician | The supreme head of the academy whose strategic wisdom is unparalleled |
Negative Epithets: "Dropout" → "Disgrace" → "Failure" → "Dishonored" → "Expelled"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Stargazer | A newcomer learning to read the celestial signs and hidden meanings |
| Member | Astronomer | A trusted member who has mastered the art of stellar observation |
| Trusted | Skywatcher | A dealer who navigates the complex networks under cover of scholarly pursuit |
| Officer | Astrologer | An intermediary who charts courses through both stars and shadow markets |
| Senior | Cosmologist | A master who divines fortunes and arranges discreet exchanges |
| Leader | Lunar Lord | A learned leader who studies the universe's secrets and earthly treasures |
| Council | Star Merchant | One of the inner circle who reads destiny in stars and profit margins |
| Elder | Cosmic Seer | A revered figure whose knowledge spans both cosmic mysteries and forbidden trade |
| Legendary | Celestial | The enigmatic mastermind who sees all from their observatory throne |
Negative Epithets: "Earthbound" → "Clouded Vision" → "False Prophet" → "Fallen Star" → "The Eclipsed"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Seeker | A new member learning the Brotherhood's forbidden ways |
| Member | Adept | A practitioner who has proven their dedication to unbound magic |
| Trusted | Invoker | A spellcaster trusted with the Brotherhood's dangerous secrets |
| Officer | Runescribe | A leader who guides others in the pursuit of forbidden knowledge |
| Senior | Spellbinder | A master of magic that defies conventional limitations |
| Leader | Shadowweaver | A powerful mage who shapes the Brotherhood's dark agenda |
| Council | Nethermancer | One of the elite council members who commune with otherworldly forces |
| Elder | Riftwalker | An ancient member who has transcended normal magical boundaries |
| Legendary | The Omnipotent | A legendary figure who has achieved mastery over all forbidden arts |
Negative Epithets: "Rival" → "Meddler" → "Obstacle" → "Heretic" → "Scourge"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Ranger | New member learning to protect and preserve the natural world |
| Member | Earthfriend | Proven protector who has defended nature from harm |
| Trusted | Wildkeeper | Skilled guardian blessed with nature's resilience |
| Officer | Stormwatch | Leader who oversees the protection of wild places |
| Senior | Beastcaller | Elite guardian whose dedication spans entire regions |
| Leader | Treespeaker | Supreme leader who directs the greenward's mission |
| Council | Moonguide | Inner circle member who shapes environmental protection doctrine |
| Elder | The Untamed | Legendary figure whose protection has saved countless wild places |
| Legendary | The Eternal | Mythical protector whose vigilance preserves the world's green heart |
Negative Epithets: "The Poisoned" → "Green Killer" → "Nature's Foe" → "The Corrupted" → "Wild's Enemy"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Fernwalker | New member learning the ancient ways of the deepwood |
| Member | Mossbeard | Proven druid who has communed with the forest spirits |
| Trusted | Thornkeeper | Skilled practitioner blessed with the wood's protection |
| Officer | Greenhand | Leader who protects and guides the sacred groves |
| Senior | Oldgrowth | Elite druid whose wisdom runs as deep as the oldest trees |
| Leader | Heartwood | Supreme leader who embodies the deepwood's living spirit |
| Council | Wildblood | Inner circle member who shapes the circle's natural doctrine |
| Elder | The Ancient | Legendary figure whose life has spanned countless seasons |
| Legendary | Of the Deepwood | Mythical druid who has become one with the eternal forest |
Negative Epithets: "The Withered" → "Tree Killer" → "Wood's Bane" → "The Blighted" → "Forest's Enemy"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Attendant | A new member learning the subtle arts of maintaining social order |
| Member | Custodian | A proven agent who protects bloodline records and genealogies |
| Trusted | Steward | A reliable operative who manages the preservation of noble privilege |
| Officer | Overseer | A handler who coordinates efforts to maintain the established hierarchy |
| Senior | Bloodkeeper | A master guardian of noble lineages and their sacred rights |
| Leader | Aristocrat | A powerful leader who shapes policy to preserve aristocratic dominance |
| Council | Regent | One of the shadow rulers who truly governs from behind noble thrones |
| Elder | Patriarch | A legendary figure whose influence has shaped dynasties for generations |
| Legendary | Kingmaker | The supreme architect of noble supremacy whose will shapes kingdoms |
Negative Epithets: "Commoner" → "Upstart" → "Pretender" → "Revolutionary" → "Crown Breaker"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Novice | A new student beginning their journey into the study of the past |
| Member | Scholar | A dedicated researcher who has proven their commitment to knowledge |
| Trusted | Archivist | A keeper of records who maintains and organizes ancient documents |
| Officer | Curator | A guardian of artifacts who preserves relics and treasures of bygone eras |
| Senior | Sage | A learned expert whose deep knowledge spans multiple historical periods |
| Leader | Antiquarian | A master researcher who uncovers lost secrets of forgotten civilizations |
| Council | Truthkeeper | One of the elite keepers whose wisdom shapes understanding of the past |
| Elder | Grand Sage | A revered figure whose knowledge of history provides insight into the future |
| Legendary | Timewalker | The ultimate guardian of all knowledge, past, present, and future |
Negative Epithets: "Ignorant" → "Revisionist" → "Falsifier" → "Destroyer" → "The Forgotten"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Grave Robber | A newcomer learning to carefully excavate and identify ancient remains |
| Member | Relic Hunter | A proven searcher who has successfully recovered valuable artifacts |
| Trusted | Tomb Raider | A skilled explorer trusted to navigate the dangers of ancient burial sites |
| Officer | Artifact Keeper | A veteran who catalogues discoveries and organizes expeditions |
| Senior | Codebreaker | A master at deciphering ancient riddles and unlocking hidden chambers |
| Leader | Appraiser | A legendary explorer who delves into the most dangerous forgotten places |
| Council | Archaeologist | One of the elite who can unravel the secrets of lost civilizations |
| Elder | Arcanologist | A revered figure whose knowledge of ancient languages unlocks forgotten wisdom |
| Legendary | Cryptwalker | The ultimate archaeologist whose discoveries have rewritten history |
Negative Epithets: "Grave Robber" → "Tomb Defiler" → "Curse Bearer" → "Relic Destroyer" → "The Forsaken"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Fledgling | A young performer learning their first songs and stories |
| Member | Songbird | A talented entertainer who has found their voice among the Sparrows |
| Trusted | Mockingbird | A versatile performer trusted to carry messages through melody |
| Officer | Crane | A skilled artist who leads performances and trains younger members |
| Senior | Skylark | A master performer whose songs can sway hearts and minds |
| Leader | Nighthawk | A renowned artist whose performances inspire and ignite passion |
| Council | Raven | One of the wise elders whose words carry weight beyond mere entertainment |
| Elder | Swan | A legendary performer whose artistry has transcended mere entertainment |
| Legendary | Phoenix | The supreme master whose songs have shaped history itself |
Negative Epithets: "Tone Deaf" → "Silent Wing" → "Broken Song" → "Discord" → "The Muted"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Novice | A new student beginning their journey toward inner peace and discipline |
| Member | Brother/Sister | A devoted monk who has taken vows and embraced the order's teachings |
| Trusted | Contemplative | A dedicated practitioner trusted with guiding meditation and reflection |
| Officer | Instructor | A wise teacher who trains others in the ways of patience and mindfulness |
| Senior | Master | A skilled monk who has achieved harmony between body, mind, and spirit |
| Leader | Elder | A venerable leader whose wisdom guides the order's daily practices |
| Council | Abbot/Abbess | One of the governing council who shapes the monastery's spiritual direction |
| Elder | Enlightened | A transcendent figure whose inner peace radiates to all around them |
| Legendary | Of the Still Waters | The ultimate master whose perfect patience has become legendary |
Negative Epithets: "Impatient" → "Restless Soul" → "Broken Vow" → "The Wrathful" → "Lost Spirit"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Apprentice | A newcomer learning basic tool use and simple mechanical principles |
| Member | Craftsman | A skilled worker who has mastered fundamental tinkering techniques |
| Trusted | Tinkerer | A creative mind trusted to develop new contraptions and improvements |
| Officer | Mechanic | A veteran who oversees workshops and manages complex projects |
| Senior | Machinist | A master creator known for building intricate and wondrous devices |
| Leader | Inventor | A brilliant mind whose mechanical mastery shapes the guild's direction |
| Council | Coppersmith | One of the elite whose innovations have revolutionized their craft |
| Elder | Engineer | A legendary figure whose creations have become marvels of engineering |
| Legendary | Grand Engineer | The ultimate inventor whose genius has transformed the world of mechanics |
Negative Epithets: "Fumblefingers" → "Gear Jammer" → "Rust Brain" → "Broken Cog" → "The Saboteur"
| Rank | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initiate | Gravelheart | New member learning the sacred ways of stone and mountain |
| Member | Rockbeard | Proven believer who has demonstrated devotion to the stone covenant |
| Trusted | Granite Fist | Skilled practitioner blessed with the mountain's endurance |
| Officer | Stone Speaker | Leader who interprets the ancient wisdom of the depths |
| Senior | Boulder Lord | Elite keeper whose faith is as unbreakable as bedrock |
| Leader | Mountain Voice | Supreme leader who channels the eternal strength of stone |
| Council | Ironbeard | Inner circle member who shapes the covenant's ancient doctrine |
| Elder | The Unbroken | Legendary figure whose faith has weathered all storms |
| Legendary | The Eternal | Mythical keeper whose spirit has become one with the mountain |
Negative Epithets: "The Cracked" → "Stone Breaker" → "Mountain's Shame" → "The Weathered" → "Rock's Enemy"
Architect’s guild - Circle of the Binding Key
Initiate - Mason
Member - Stonesmith
Trusted - Architect
Officer - Sacred Foreman
Senior - Manifester
Leader - Archbuilder
Council - Master Mason
Elder - Keystone Bearer
Legendary - Grand Architect