Initiate

 

The 'Initiate' rank is the first rank every member will achieve once they pass their IC interview and are invited to join the guild. The initiate rank is to test the members to see how dedicated they are, and to see how well they can work within the warband before they take the blood ritual and become official members of the Blade. Initiates are not allowed to wear the Blade tabard.

 

Blood Bound

 

The 'Blood Bound' is the second rank. This division is filled with Initiates that have proven themselves worthy to bind their blood to the warband. Each Initiate will embark in a ritual to bind their blood towards the Blade's, and obtain the Blood Bound rank. These are the official members of the warband and are required to wear the Blade tabard.

 

Blade

 

If a Blood Bound shows potential and great dedication, they advance to the third rank; Blade. The Blade's will be expected to take responsibility within the warband and see to it that things go well.This rank does not state your fighting style, it dictates to the entire League, that you have what it takes to achieve the title of 'Blade', a true member of the Blade, an advanced member. 

 

High Mark

 

Achieving the High Mark division is quite the challenge. This rank requires great contribution and dedication both IC and OOC. This rank is qualified to those that prove they can lead the warband without the Master's presence. High Mark comes with a great weight of responsibilities, this is the officer rank. The High Mark's are the backbone of this League, the Master's right hand. The most trusted of the trusted will achieve this rank. High Mark's must substitute the leadership role while the Master is absent.

 

Blade Master

 

The leader of the High Mark of The Blade.