Topic: Ranks of XXXXXX

[*<JO>*Scalarik]

Ranks of the XXXXXX:


Hopeful

Before becoming members of the XXXXXX, newcomers start as Hopefuls. They will learn the very basics of the Order and get to know some of the members. In time, once deemed ready by the Recruiting team and the Council, they will be able to join as members.

Acolyte

Every member begins his or her journey as an Acolyte. As such, the member is shown the basics and taught what he or she needs to know to further their training. Each member starts as a Acolyte and is encouraged to utilize their time there wisely. They are expected to attend classes created by older members. A member will remain an Acolyte until chosen by a Master-Trainer to become an Apprentice.

Apprentice

Once an Acolyte has been chosen by a Warden or a Master to train individually, he or she is given the Title of Apprentice. As an Apprentice, he or she begins to learn the advanced aspects of the ways of the Order from their master.

Sentinel

Once an Apprentice is felt to be ready for more challengeing duties and training, the Master-Trainer will request a set of trials, overseen by the Council. If the Council agrees, the Apprentice is now promoted to Sentinel, which allows more freedom while continuing to train under their Master.

Warden

Once the Sentinel is deemed ready, he or she will undergo another set of ability and mind Trials. If the Sentinel successfully passes these tests, he or she is given the Title of Warden. A Warden may then take on his or her own apprentice; or a Warden may choose to further their training on their own.

Master

Once a Warden has mastered all aspects of the way of the Order, including the Code, fighting techniques and many others, and has demonstrated such mastery, he or she may be honored with the Title of Master. To be a Master is to have the most serious commitment to the Order and to its ways.

Master of the Council Once a Warden has demonstrated more than plain commitment to the Order, he or she may be requested, if the current Council has unanimously agreed, to take seat in the Council. To be a Master of the Council is to have an almost impossible devotion and respect towards others, and the Order. Every *<JO>* member will automatically be granted the equivalent rank of XXXXXX. The rules for vice-versa have not yet been decided.