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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:04 pm


	The default rank for any adolescent or adult member of Tianxia is Hunter/Huntress. For cubs, the default rank is Youth. To apply for a rank change, go here. There are many jobs to choose from in Tianxia! In this thread, you will find ranks that can be obtained in any House, and you will find some House-specific ranks as well in their corresponding post. In Tianxia there are five basic ranks, four of which have a "career", or a rank ladder SoA can climb up given activity. Those four career paths each represent one of the Houses: North for the guard career, South for the messenger career, West for the artisan career, and East for the student career. The other basic rank is that of a hunter. Below are some handy features about ranks here in Tianxia that you might want to keep in mind. Classes There are four classes in Tianxia: High, Middle, and Low Class. Being a pride with such a large focus on honor, respect, fame and especially power, these divisions are mostly based on that. Youths are considered to be whatever class their parents are in. Please note! This division into classes is, for most part, an OOC convenience. What we mean by this is there is no official statement by the rulers of the pride that they exist or that the pride is divided in this way. But SoA can still refer to them if they wish, it just isn't quite as clean-cut as written out here: in RP they would be more of an expression or figure of speech. "High Class" - These are the individuals who supposedly have the most power in Tianxia. They may outrank most of the pride, be well respected, or simply have a lot of influence. Even all of the three! They are generally the ones who make the most important decisions in the pride, such as going to war or changing laws. Most SoA in high-class ranks are known all throughout the pride, at least by name. The perks of being in the High class include having access to the best education in the pride, getting first picks on caves, and rubbing elbows with royalty. "Mid-high Class" - This is, in truth rather similar to being in the High Class, but on a smaller scale. Mid-high class SoA have plenty of power within their own House, but this power doesn't often extend outwards into the other Houses. "Middle Class" - The most populated 'class' of the pride, Tianxia's "every-men". Their living is comfortable, and they often don't have much to worry about. Though there may be the illusion of not having too much strength, there is power in numbers, and the higher Classes scramble to please this majority, whether they know it or not! "Low Class" - A minority in the pride. With the exception of criminals, SoA in this class are accepted as full members of the pride, though not always very respected. Their life is not necessarily a bad one, they just hold very little power. SoA in this class are usually considered lazy good-for-nothings, though not all of them care. If they manage to live self-sufficiently and not get into anyone's way, they can have a rather nice life. "Below Class and Above Class" - Below Class is reserved for non-members, like war prisoners. Criminals are also considered below class, as their rights have more or less been temporarily suspended. The only SoA who are above class are the Emperor and Empress; their class is irrelevant and their power is absolute. Requirements Several, if not most ranks, have some sort of requirement for them to be achievable. Rather than explain them in every description, this little section is here to help you understand what kind of things you should look out for! House - Unless otherwise specified, house requirements only come into play on the moment you try to obtain the rank. Once the rank is obtained, your SoA can move and keep his or her rank. Remember, your SoA can only move a limited amount of times! If there is a rank that cannot be "moved", it will be noted in the requirements. RP - In general, these only mean how many RPs you need to be eligible for a certain rank. On occasion the requirement won't only relate to number, but also some special need that must be met in the RP. In that case it will be noted! Unlimited - These ranks have no major requirement to obtain, specifically they lack any roleplay requirements, allowing anyone to choose their rank freely. Limited - These ranks have some sort of roleplay or another other requirement put on them, making them more difficult to obtain. Invitation Only - Some ranks only become available through invitation by a character offering the rank to another. These ranks are generally powerful, prestigious or otherwise important in some nature. They are typically only given to active users and may be offered in limited-time events. Their requirements may change from user-to-user and are typically unknown. Changing Houses Members can switch Houses twice, for reasons that include the growth of their career or for love and/or marriage. Loyalty to a House is extremely important, so one would not switch homes without a clear reason for the need. This is important to keep in mind if you are trying to give your SoA a career! If for more drastic plot reasons you need to change a house again, please contact Quaji. Skipping ranks Due to class, some members can 'skip' ranks. This works under the assumption that high-class children have access to the best education in the pride, and also that, if necessary, their family can pull some strings and make things happen. Because of this, royal-born SoA are not always taken very seriously at their chosen jobs no matter how talented or honest they may be, though few dare to speak ill about them publicly. If there are royal/noble family members taking up ranks with very limited availability, a few extra positions may be opened. There are also OOC reasons to skip ranks. If for some reason [plots, for example] any of the people running the pride need a SoA to fill a position, they may invite someone to skip ranks. In these cases they won't take up a 'spot' if the rank is quantitatively limited, to keep things fair. On Retirement Any SoA is allowed to retire in whichever rank he or she currently is. When this happens, they will maintain their current class and title, but none of the actual power or practice associated with it. So a retired doctor is still called a doctor, but he probably won't be running about working. If you wish to have your SoA retire, please make note of it in the [member update thread]! Please note that if your SoA is seriously injured and handicapped, commits a crime, or upsets the wrong people, he or she may be forced to retire.

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:08 pm


	These ranks may be found in Any House, but have career paths available for them within one of the four Houses. Guard middle class The first military rank. It is rather basic, and individuals in this position aren't necessarily even good fighters. Anyone can be a guard, without ever having trained for it or even taking it too seriously, though most do. Guards typically work by watching over a specific person or location, patrolling borders, and/or doing whatever higher-ups may demand of them. Sometimes they are placed in outposts. While on duty, guards may have long shifts, which means that typically there will be a hunter, or hunters, in charge of keeping them fed. Should a guard come upon trespassers, they should engage them, and ideally, send for someone with more authority to come deal with the situation. For the next ranks in a guard's career, see this post in the North House thread! Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None Messenger middle class The first diplomacy-inclined rank, anyone can be a messenger, with or without training. Messengers are valued for stamina, speed, and good memory, so that they can deliver messages swiftly, travel far enough, and not warp the meaning of the message: ideally, they can reproduce it with the exact wording. Messengers mostly do 'freelance' work. Some might be assigned to work with guards at outposts, but aside from that, it is a messenger who should try to get a name for him or herself, so that they get called upon more frequently to deliver. For the next ranks in a messenger's career, see this post in the South House thread! Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None Artisan middle class An entry-level artist! Though at this point an SoA may already have an artistic preference, they're not really working on it just yet. Artisans usually spend their time practicing whatever they can, learning from whoever will teach them, and doing whatever jobs they manage to get. This is before they actually become recognized for any particular talent. Some artists choose not to specialize at all and remain in this rank their whole life. Artisans generally have a basic understanding of all art forms in Tianxia. For the next ranks in an artisan's career, see this post in the West House thread! Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None Student middle class These SoA spend most of their time studying, as the title suggests. At this point in an SoA's academic career, they don't do much by way of specialization, and students learn about all kinds of general knowledge, including handy survival skills, history, geography, and Tianxia law. They are usually young and eager learners, but some are simply trying to avoid more laborious work. For the next ranks in a student's career, see this post in the East House thread! Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None

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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:09 pm


	These ranks may be found in Any House, but have no career paths associated with them. All ranks in this post are in alphabetical order by title. Criminal low class Technically, these SoA are classless. Criminals are SoA who have done something wrong and are being punished for it, or war prisoners. Criminals usually behave somewhat like slaves in other prides, being watched over and ordered to do things until their time is up. They are required to do anything a non-criminal asks of them, so long as it isn't entirely unreasonable (like 'jumping off a cliff"). Criminals are only supposed to be physically abused if it is a part of their punishment, or if they are insolent and disobedient. They are not allowed to leave the pride under any circumstance. Once an SoA has repented and leaves this rank, they are supposed to be treated as any other member of the pride: with respect. Though some things are not easily forgotten, former criminals may still face some discrimination. Note on war prisoners - they are usually treated better than 'normal' criminals, though they have the same title. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None, really. Your SoA will become a criminal if he/she has committed a crime, and that is entirely up to you. Falconer middle class A somewhat unusual rank, but quite a useful one! These SoA work with avians for a number of purposes, often delivering messages, small objects, scouting, hunting, and whatever else might come in handy. Even sometimes performing artistically! Falconers may be hired by royalty and nobility on occasion, either for an important function or simply for entertainment value. They are particularly useful in times of war, as most birds can travel faster than most messengers. However, more important information and longer messages, are usually trusted by real messengers. Quantity: Limited Requirements: At least one avian familiar. One RP, aside from a joining RP, in which the avian familiar (only one necessary, if multiple) is present. Fortuneteller middle class These SoA make their living by predicting the future of others. Some regard them as con artists, while others find them quite useful indeed! They are said to predict the future or even see distant lands and important events. Quantity: Limited Requirements: Be a seer [or God in disguise] and have 2 RPs within the pride or have 3 RPs in which the SoA convinces others he or she is a seer or has magical powers. Guardian high class A rank typically given to gods who attach themselves to the pride and do not wish to take any other position. It doesn't usually imply they need to physically protect their pride. Guardians don't really need to do much, though many like to, and are usually adored simply because of their presence. Despite Tianxia not having an official religion, guardians are often treated as patron deities of sorts, as a form of gratitude. Quantity: Limited Requirements: Be a god or goddess, or 10 RPs convincing people you are one. Hero high class A title bestowed upon SoA who have done an incredible act for Tianxia, typically of the military sort. Heroes can come from anywhere, what matters is that they have done something significant and considered extremely important. As compensation Heroes may even choose to retire early and simply enjoy life's pleasures, as they are often fawned upon by Tianxia members and well taken care of. Stories are told of them, and many young members are rather eager to meet and learn about them. Their fame can be compared to that of famous artists in Tianxia. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: Special, Invitation only. High Guardian high class The rank of High Guardian is given to gods that are considered respected patrons of a specific House and guardians of the ruling families, acting as protectors and advisors to the Lords and Ladies of the Tianxia. They take a more active role in their respective Houses, going above normal guardians in physically protecting their chosen House. Like guardians, they are treated with immense respect, and despite the Tianxia having no official religion, they are often seen as patron deities and given offerings or rarely, prayers. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: Be a god or goddess, or 10 RPs convincing people you are one. Invitation only. Hunter middle class Most SoA in Tianxia are hunters. Though it is hardly a very glamorous job, it is nonetheless essential! Rather than hunting only to provide for themselves, hunters are expected to catch food for all kinds of different members of the society and as such spend a long time out hunting. Hunters will provide food for the elderly, the young, and generally those who are too busy to hunt. It is also not unusual for high-class members to have a hunter or two providing for their family. Many hunters have 'prey dump sites' set up so that whoever needs a meal can get to it. It is a dangerous job due to the sort of land the pride is situated in and even royalty values the hard-working hunter quite a bit! Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None Matchmaker mid-high class In a pride that values good marriage quite a bit, often arranged marriage, it is good to know there is someone around who can help you with that. They are known for being rather nosy, even, keeping tabs on all families, particularly on those with children or single members. And other gossips, as well! Matchmakers need to keep an eye out for personality as well as rank, to promote the ideal matches. They will often help families make the first contact and arrange first meetings, sometimes even helping iron out agreements. It is not unusual for a matchmaker to stay in touch until well after the couple has married, to be sure the match was successful, and to brag about it later. Matchmakers are usually sought out by parents, hoping to arrange mates for their children, but may occasionally be hired by SoA who simply haven't had much luck in getting married. There is no gender-based restriction, but matchmakers are usually female. Quantity: Limited Requirements: 2 RPs with different SoA in the pride. Monk middle class A member who practices religious asceticism, is self-sufficient, living either in complete isolation or exclusively with other monks. For more info, click here. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: Be part of an established monestary. Nanny middle class As can probably be gathered by the title, nannies babysit cubs! In Tianxia it is common to leave one's young in the care of a nanny during the day while going about work. A good nanny is, obviously, good with children! They are ideally patient, but not afraid to correct bad behavior, playing a big part in teaching kids manners. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None. Default adolescent and adult rank. Overseer mid-high class These SoA aren't always loved by everyone, often considered to be a bit nosy. Overseers are expected to know everyone in their house by name, both common and proper, as well as where they were born if they've switched Houses and what is their current rank. Because it is a lot of information to memorize, there are more than just one per House, and they will usually work together to keep everyone accounted for. Overseers are expected to occasionally confront members who spend too much time in the wrong place (in the wrong House) and/or avoid their duties. They should alert higher authorities in the House, should problems persist. Short and sweet, the job of an overseer is to make sure everyone else is doing their own and being where they should be. Long story short, overseers are Tianxia's IC member list. Quantity: Limited Requirements: 3 RPs in the pride, with OOC approval from a Pride Owner. Priest middle class A leader of some sort of religion, a priest doesn't work, living either self-sufficiently or being provided for by followers. For more info, click here. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: Be part of an established religion. Royal Guard mid-high class Typically experienced warriors,valued for their skill and strength. Royal Guards are handpicked by royalty to protect them, acting as bodyguards for an individual or even a small group. They follow orders issued to them by their charges and are expected to be extremely loyal. Though they don't often need to talk, Royal Guards are supposed to be intelligent enough and have good manners, as well as remain somewhat presentable. This is so they do not reflect badly on royalty. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: Invitation only. Trader middle class These SoA work independently, trading whatever goods they manage to find for whatever might be good and helpful for them. They can occasionally act as a more general businessman, working for higher classed SoA to arrange deals for them. Traders are most often seen in the West House, where more material goods can be found, but can be found throughout Tianxia. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None Worker low class A rather low rank. Workers are SoA with absolutely no specialty, they are hired for odd jobs. Are often what criminals become after doing their time. Sometimes they are asked to hunt, sometimes guard unimportant things, and sometimes even clean areas up a bit. Their life doesn't necessarily need to be considered a bad one; few responsibilities mean fewer expectations. Workers are mostly just self-sufficient, and many can find life comfortable, though without privileges. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None Youth class is dependent on parents The default rank for any cubs within the pride who does not have a royal or noble title. Children are highly valued within the pride, and young ones can expect to be rather well taken care of and watched over. Their time is usually spent learning and playing. Some begin to work early, helping out their parents. They are usually not too far away from an adult, be it a nanny or a parent, and are most definitely kept away from dangerous areas, like borders or cliffsides. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: None. Default cub rank.

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:10 pm


	These ranks make up the Guard career found in the North House. Reminder: The ranks below require that the SoA be a member of the North House to obtain. However, once the rank is obtained they are free to move to any of the other Houses and maintain their rank. You may apply for a rank and a House change at the same time, working under the assumption the SoA moved soon after being promoted. Scout middle class A scouts job is more specific than that of a guard, and these are individuals who have certainly undergone some training. They are usually quick on their feet, and have plenty of stamina so that they can cover a great distance. Scouts do precisely what one would expect with such a title, they travel on further ahead than most, with the objective of gaining knowledge on their surroundings, and, in times of war, enemies, so that they may report back to whomever is coming. Quantity: Limited Requirements: North House. Already a Guard or a Messenger. 1 RP as a Guard or Messenger or 2 speed points. Ranger middle class SoA who are very comfortable working either on their own or in very small groups. Rangers function in some ways as long distance scouts, traveling far and wide for reconnaissance. One of their jobs is to find lands for the pride or their House, should there be an interest. They are not encouraged to try and work politics with other prides on their own, but learning about them in a more general way is useful. Rangers are gifted trackers, stealthy and have excellent survival skills, meaning that when necessary it is usually them who will be sent out for important covert missions where a larger force cannot be used. Quantity: Limited Requirements: North House. Already a Scout. 2 RPs as a Scout or 2 combat or speed points. Soldier middle class The main physical strength in the pride. Unlike guards, these SoA have definitely undergone training, learning how to fight, and survival skills in times of war. Typically fit individuals with a somewhat more aggressive mindset, but ideally not rebellious. Most of their time is spent training, fighting or eating. An army walks on its stomach, after all. Though they are expected to hunt for themselves, occasionally food is provided by hunters. Soldiers are sometimes stationed at the East, West and South houses, under the command of a Lt. Colonel. If you wish to RP your soldier in that situation, feel free! Just remember to mention the Lt. Colonel your Soldier is currently subordinate to. So please familiarize yourself with which Lt. Colonel is stationed in the other houses. About the rotation itself, ICly it can last up to a month, afterwards, the Soldier is to return to the North. Typically, up to four soldiers at a time may be under the command of a Lt. Colonel stationed in another house. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: North House. Already a guard. 1 RP as a Guard or 2 combat points Captain middle class There are actually two kinds of Captains, one that commands the scouts, and one that commands the soldiers. In both cases a captain might command a small team (usually 4-6 individuals) and carry out orders and tasks from higher up. Captain of the Bei Ren - Commands soldiers. Captain of the Yuan Jing - Commands scouts. Quantity: Limited Requirements: North House. Already a soldier or scout. 3 RPs as a Soldier or Scout or 4 combat or speed points. "Skip to" for: Knights/Dames of any House, and those with High Class parents in the North House. Major mid-high class Expected to carry out high class missions, and be generally smart individuals, at least in matters of war. Majors are able to distribute commands and missions to Captains. Aside from being higher ranking, their time is mostly spent doing about the same as any soldier: training and patrolling. Majors have quite a bit of responsibility on their shoulders, seeing as any mistakes committed during a mission will probably be blamed on them. Quantity: Limited Requirements: North House. Already a Captain. 4 RPs as a Captain or 4 combat or speed points "Skip to" for: Dukes/Duchesses and Earls/Countesses of any House Lieutenant Colonel high class A very well respected member. Lt. Colonels actually spend quite a bit of time outside the North House, though they remain members of it. They will usually be stationed in the East, West or South Houses for quite some time, though obligated to revisit the North at least once a month to keep updates on their commands. A Lt. Colonel will be assigned a specific House and stay there, without moving about too much. Groups of three to four soldiers will rotate under the command of the Lt. Colonel stationed at other Houses. During this time they are under his or her command, and will be kept busy with training drills and patrols. Once it is time for a Lt. Colonel to move on with his or her career, he or she is to return to the North House. Quantity: Limited Requirements: North House. Already a major. 4 RP as a Major or 6 combat or speed points. Additionally requires approval of Lord/Lady of House he/she will be staying in, even if North House. "Skip to" for: Dukes/Duchesses of the North. Princes/Princesses. Brigadier high class Highest non-noble rank in the North. They are who is in charge in the absence of the Lord, Lady and the chosen House Heir, and make many important decisions. They are often in close contact with the North house Nobility, providing advice and, frequently, friendship. Quantity: Limited Requirements: North House. Already a Lt. Colonel. 8 RPs or 12 combat or speed points. Additionally requires approval of Lord/Lady of House he/she will be staying in, even if North House. "Skip to" for: 'Retired' Lord/Lady of the North, should they wish it. Princes/Princesses.

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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:56 pm


	These ranks make up the Student career found in the East House. Reminder: The ranks below require that the SoA be a member of the East House to obtain. However, once the rank is obtained they are free to move to any of the other Houses and maintain their rank. You may apply for a rank and a House change at the same time, working under the assumption the SoA moved soon after being promoted. Teacher middle class The next step up from students, teachers are still not extremely specialized in what they know. Still, they tend to focus on teaching about things they are more interested in. Teachers can work with cubs or students, relaying several kinds of general information, as well as certain skills necessary for survival. It isn't unusual for a teacher to help parents when teaching their cubs how to hunt, particularly those with large litters. Quantity: Limited Requirements: Already a Student. 1 RP as a Student. "Skip to" for: Knights/Dames of any House, and those with High Class parents in the East House. Scholar mid-high class After spending some time as teachers, SoA may move on to becoming scholars. Here is when one's interests really begins to have a large impact on their studies, and as a result, there are currently three kinds of scholars: of History, Philosophy and Medicine. Scholars spend plenty of time trying to learn from more experienced SoA about their area of interest, but even more doing research on their own. Scholars of Medicine (often referred to as 'medics'), for example, may spend time dissecting prey beasts as well as they can and learning (as well as experimenting) how to heal certain ailments. Quantity: Limited (open for now) Requirements: East House. Already a Teacher. 2 RPs as a Teacher or 2 intelligence points. "Skip to" for: Dukes/Duchesses and Earls/Countesses of any House Doctor high class These SoA are the closest to medicine men as they can get. They've spent plenty of time learning about the body and are quite knowledgeable with how to use plants and herbs to help the recovery process along. This isn't limited only to injury, but disease as well. Doctors are very nice to have around, despite their limited success rate. They might often be a little pushy or demanded, but it is trusted that this behavior is in everyone's best interests. Doctors are usually responsible for finding their own material, though they occasionally have apprentices (Scholars of Medicine) around to do their bidding. Some doctors even experiment with growing their herbs, with varied results. Quantity: Limited Requirements: East House. Already a Scholar of Medicine. 3 RPs as a Scholar or 4 intelligence points. "Skip to" for: 'Retired' Lord/Lady of the East. Princes/Princesses. Historian high class SoA in this rank are usually quite interested in learning about the history of their pride and those which Tianxia allies itself to. Historians tend to participate in every large event in the pride, and try their best to remember every single thing as accurately as possible. They often posses quite some knowledge about law. Historians may be called upon by royalty and nobility for advice, seeing as knowledge of the past can be quite handy when planning for the future. Quantity: Limited Requirements: East House. Already a Scholar of History. 3 RPs as a Scholar or 4 intelligence points. "Skip to" for: 'Retired' Lord/Lady of the East. Princes/Princesses. Philosopher high class Spending a lot of time thinking, philosophers tend to ponder about the world as a whole. They study the workings of the mind, reason, existence, language and more. An enormous focus is placed on thinking critically and rational argument. Philosophers are very well respected in Tianxia, often thought to be the wisest SoA about and as such it is not unusual for their advice to be asked for by just about anyone. Quantity: Limited Requirements: East House. Already a Scholar of Philosophy. 3 RPs as a Scholar or 4 intelligence points. "Skip to" for: 'Retired' Lord/Lady of the East. Princes/Princesses.

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:01 pm


	These ranks make up the Messenger career found in the South House. Reminder: The ranks below require that the SoA be a member of the South House to obtain. However, once the rank is obtained they are free to move to any of the other Houses and maintain their rank. You may apply for a rank and a House change at the same time, working under the assumption the SoA moved soon after being promoted. Secretary middle class The next rank up, secretaries still need to do a lot of memorizing. A secretary will typically attach him or herself to an individual of a higher rank, and do some management jobs. They will sit in on meetings and try to memorize everything that was said, so they can be a walking, talking reference. They also help remind their charge about things they need to get done, arrange for messengers to be sent, or for scheduling meetings. Should a secretary not find someone specific to attach themselves to, he or she will probably just be working for nobility and royalty in a general sense, occasionally getting called upon to get things done. Quantity: Limited Requirements: South House. Already a Messenger. 1 RP as a Messenger, or 2 speed points. "Skip to" for: Knights/Dames of any House, and those with High Class parents in the South House. Councilor mid-high class Members of this Rank are rather important. These well-respected are SoA who are considered wise, and whose opinions matter. They will work with Royalty and Nobility, and a few other classes, providing their opinions and guidance on important matters. They don't have enough power to really do much on their own, but councilors often have enough influence to get what they want done. Quantity: Limited Requirements: South House. Already a Secretary. 2 RPs as a Secretary or 3 speed points. "Skip to" for: Dukes/Duchesses and Earls/Countesses of any House. Scholar of Law mid-high class This is a rank for those who decided they want to go study. They focus their studies specifically on Law, with a bit of history on the side. SoA in this position don't have much power on their own, but their opinion is often pretty well respected when it relates to Tianxia Law. These scholars usually spend their time doing research or proposing ideas to royalty and nobility, with varying levels of success. Quantity: Limited Requirements: South House. Already a Secretary. Rank availability. 3 RPs as a Councilor or 4 intelligence points. "Skip to" for: Dukes/Duchesses and Earls/Countesses of any House. Magistrate high class After finishing their studies, Scholars are fully ready to become Magistrates! while these SoA don't really have the power to create or abolish any laws, they do have all the power necessary to enforce it. The only individuals in Tianxia who can overrule the judgement of a Magistrate are the Emperor, Empress, Heir, Lords and Ladies themselves, though it is wise not to abuse one's power. Magistrates are who you seek out to solve problems like crime. They can pass sentences, and have the power to exile members, or condemn them to servitude or other forms of punishment. They are supposed to do this according to the law, as passed on by Royalty and Nobility. Because of their function as 'those who maintain the law', quite a bit more pressure is put on them to abide to it. Quantity: Limited Requirements: South House. Already a Scholar of Law. 4 RPs as a Scholar of Law or 6 intelligence points. "Skip to" for: Dukes/Duchesses of the South. Princes/Princesses. Ambassador high class Probably one of the most powerful ranks in the pride! Ambassadors have the power to represent Tianxia abroad, or even a specific house. They are expected to always have their pride/house's best interests in mind, and are trusted to be sent out and deal with other prides and houses. They have the power to make decisions on their own, without always needing to go to royalty and nobility for approval, though in more important dealings usually that lot will get involved on its own. Occasionally they will be positioned outside for months at a time, staying in other prides to continually represent Tianxia, should dealings be necessary. They are usually expected to report back home every now and then, but not necessarily need to stay for long. Ambassadors who have spent a long time abroad may be allowed to leave Tianxia in 'good graces', as in, they are not exiled or shunned, if they have already established a family and other strong connections. However they are still strongly encouraged to bring whatever new families back to Tianxia. Should an ambassador actually be the representative from another pride, they do have less power, and are usually only allowed to make decisions relative to their home pride's alliance with Tianxia. They are, however, still extremely well-respected. Quantity: Limited* Requirements: South House. Already a Councilor. 4 RPs as a Councilor or 6 intelligence or speed points "Skip to" for: 'Retired' Lord/Lady of the South, should they wish it. Dukes/Duchesses of the South. Princes/Princesses. * Special Note! The quantity limitation pertains only to SoA from Tianxia. Ambassadors coming from other prides will obtain the title automatically, this is considered a special condition.

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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:07 pm


	These ranks make up the Artisan career found in the West House. You may note that this one is a bit different from others. This is because the life of an artist is based a lot on fame and popularity, rather than actual titles. There are several arts-related ranks, and SoA in them can become more popular, which can elevate their class! Popular - A popular artist is well known within his or her House, a local celebrity. Also possibly somewhat heard of among other artists of the same specialty throughout the pride. (Dukes/Duchesses and Earls/Countesses of any House may skip to this rank.) Famous - A famous artist is well known throughout the pride, and is often talked about and heard of throughout Tianxia. ('Retired' Lord/Lady of the West and Princes/Princesses may skip to this rank.) Reminder: The ranks below require that the SoA be a member of the West House to obtain. However, once the rank is obtained they are free to move to any of the other Houses and maintain their rank. You may apply for a rank and a House change at the same time, working under the assumption the SoA moved soon after being promoted. Storyteller middle class An important part of Tianxia, culturally speaking. These aren't just individuals who tell bedtime stories to children. Storytellers do precisely that, tell stories, but there is some skill and hard work involved. Storytellers will often tell very complex stories, even long epics that can't be told in one sitting. Truly, they can work in a variety of ways with many styles. There can be many styles, some focusing on comedy, fantasy, and even horror. These are, practically speaking, authors! A good storyteller can draw in crowds, eager to listen to their stories. Storytellers may even travel for the sake of inspiration and experience, or even to learn stories from all around the world. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: 1 RP as an Artisan. Popular Storyteller mid-high class Quantity: Limited (open right now) Requirements: 3 RPs as a Storyteller or 4 creativity points. Famous Storyteller high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 5 RPs as a Popular Storyteller or 6 creativity points. Bard middle class Similar to storytellers, bards may often tell narratives of their own. What differentiates the two is the very distinct style. Bards usually speak far more lyrically, more often relying on rhymes. They're more poetic, so to speak. Other bards may not even bother with telling long stories, and often simply rely on music, singing about their feelings, or just whatever they wish to. Like storytellers, a good bard may draw in a crowd, or go on trips in order to learn or gain experience and inspiration. Musical bards are usually singers, with those specialized in instruments quite rare. Still, it is not entirely unheard of. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: 1 RP as an Artisan. Popular Bard mid-high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 3 RPs as a Bard or 4 creativity points. Famous Bard high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 5 RPs as a Popular Bard or 6 creativity points. Performer middle class This rank is a bit of a fusion of the career of an actor and a dancer. Dancers do just what would be imagined, performing by using their bodies as a means of expression. Actors are more common, and typically more popular. These SoA will usually perform skits, or even full-on plays to amuse crowds. Actors usually work in small troupes, but some perform on their own, either interpreting several roles by themselves or via monologues, quite similar to storytellers. It is not unheard of for actors to work with storytellers in order to come up with a good play. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: 1 RP as an Artisan. Popular Performer mid-high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 3 RPs as a Performer or 4 creativity points. Famous Performer high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 5 RPs as a Popular Performer or 6 creativity points. Crafter middle class These are SoA who rely on their dexterity for their art. They work most often with wood, stone, and pelts to create items for others to wear, or even sometimes simple decorations, for those who want something pretty to look out. Some occasionally work with rudimentary sculpting. It is not unheard of for a crafter to specialize in other materials like bones, for example. Crafters usually spend quite some time searching for proper material for their work, seeing as some enjoy using special stones. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: 1 RP as an Artisan. Popular Crafter mid-high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 3 RPs as a Crafter or 4 creativity points. Famous Crafter high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 5 RPs as a Popular Crafter or 6 creativity points. Painter middle class The ability to paint is valued in Tianxia, as it can be quite beautiful. Painters know how to mix things they find, such as berries, to create paint and then use it to decorate, really, whatever they please. Often they are hired to decorate dens, or nearby trees and rocks, and sometimes even the fur of those who wish it! Painters, like crafters, often need to go about looking for the right materials and enjoy trying to create new colors. Quantity: Unlimited Requirements: 1 RP as an Artisan. Popular Painter mid-high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 3 RPs as a Painter or 4 creativity points.. Famous Painter high class Quantity: Limited Requirements: 5 RPs as a Popular Painter or 6 creativity points.

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	These are ranks pertaining to royalty and nobility within Tianxia, and with the exception of Knights and Dames, are only achievable through marriage or heritage. They consist of Male/Female titles, received upon birth according to the position the parents are currently in. Upon marriage, the new spouse will take the corresponding title of his/her royal or noble mate. In the event of divorce, heritage is more binding than marriage: this means that whoever received the title from his or her parents will keep it, while the SoA who 'married in' will lose it. b***d children receive no special title, with a couple of case-by-case exceptions. All aristocracy are very well treated by the pride. They get pampered with things like first picks on where to settle down (caves and the like) and hunters delivering them food, should they wish it. Typically royalty and nobility are the members of the pride most commonly involved in arranged marriages. Some members of the aristocracy may decide to take on occupations within the pride! Though the rank listed on the cert may change, all noble ranks are for life. Even if a Duke decides to become a Doctor, he will still always be a Duke. Royal vs. Noble A royal in the Tianxia is a member of the Central House's ruling imperial family and is in close proximity to the throne. The emperor, empress, heir, princes, princesses, earls, and countesses are all members of the royalty. A noble in the Tianxia is a member of the North, East, South, and West's ruling family and is closely related to them. The lords, ladies, heirs, dukes, and duchesses are all members of the nobility. Knights and dames, regardless of their parentage, are also considered nobility by the pride. The Lords and Ladies of the Houses The Lords and Ladies of each House owned by Quaji are available for any user to use in their character's roleplays set in the Tianxia lands as NPCs. They may be used to fulfill a variety of duties, but should always be a supporting character to the others present. They may be used to perform the following things in roleplays: Oversee the trial of a criminal and exact judgment. Purchase goods from, seek the talents of, or otherwise employ your character. Attend events, such as weddings or celebrations, in their House. Bless a couple seeking marriage. Meet with newly joined characters. Mediate a dispute between characters. They will not: Adopt your character. Attack or maim your character. Be cruel to your character without reason. Flirt or seduce with your character. Act disrespectfully to your character. Leave their House. These characters are: Lord Shòujiè Duóqu of the North Lady Ai Hua of the North Lord Caihuì Dì of the East Lady Yu'lon of the East Lady Zhōng Ru of the West Emperor and Empress of Tianxia** above class The ultimate rulers of Tianxia. Their word is law, and they can, in essence, do as they wish. It is their responsibility to rule the pride with wisdom and justice, though that may not always be the case. The Emperor and Empress may vary in their attitudes, with some being more 'hands-on' than others. They will typically divide their time between the Five Houses, making sure things are going smoothly. Occasionally they will make public appearances. The pair has equal power, though it is not unusual for one to be more 'active' than the other. The Emperor and Empress' names (both common and proper) are known by all in the pride, as well as appearance, though sometimes only through the description. They should be treated with the utmost respect at all times. They may step down from the rank when they wish, so long as they have an Heir to step up and take his/her place. Once the ruling pair retires, they maintain the title, and should continue to be treated with the utmost respect, but do not retain power. The retired Emperor and Empress are no longer referred to as "Emperor and Empress of Tianxia". Should the Emperor or Empress refuse to take a mate, he or she may still have cubs and name them Heir, Dukes, and Duchesses. The children of the Emperor and Empress of Tianxia are known as Princes, Princesses, and the Heir/Heiress. Children born from a retired Emperor and Empress (born after retirement) are known as Earl and Countess. Lord and Lady of the North, East, West or South high class An extremely important and powerful title. There may be up to four pairs total, each one ruling over the Houses of the pride, excluding the Central House. Their power is essentially absolute within their house, and it is their job to run it honorably and justly, making sure things continue to run smoothly. The pair has equal power, though it is not unusual for one to be more 'active' than the other. The Lords and Ladies are outranked only by the Emperor and Empress themselves, standing on equal ground (but with more effective power) with the Heir of Tianxia. A Lord and/or Lady may retire when they wish, so long as they have an Heir to step up. Once they retire they maintain the title of Lord and Lady, but will no longer be referred to as the "Lord and Lady of the [North, East, West or South]", and likewise, retain none of the power. Should a Lord or Lady refuse to take a mate, he or she may still have cubs and name them Heirs, Dukes, and Duchesses. The children of the Lord and Lady of a House are known as Dukes, Duchesses, and Heir/Heiress of the House. The children of a retired Lord and Lady (born after retirement) are known as Knights and Dames. Crown Prince/Princess or Heir/Heiress of Tianxia above class The firstborn cub of the Emperor and Empress of Tianxia. The Heir/Heiress of Tianxia is treated not too differently than the Emperor and Empress themselves, retaining quite a bit of political power, akin to those of Lords and Ladies. Though not yet actively ruling, he or she can still do just about whatever he or she wishes. Leading a rather busy childhood, the Heir/Heiress of Tianxia will spend most of his or her time being educated and groomed up to one day rule Tianxia. This includes all kinds of knowledge, including learning how to fight, but mostly is limited to politics and history. The Heir/Heiress will often start accompanying his or her parents to important meetings at an early age. A lot of responsibilities and expectations are thrust onto the Heir/Heiress early on, and, as such, should he or she prove unworthy of the title of Emperor or Empress of Tianxia, rather harsh punishment is executed for the resulting embarrassment, exile from the pride. The next born cub will then become Heir/Heiress. The Heir/Heiress is not supposed to mate until he or she becomes Emperor or Empress of Tianxia. However, any children born before this time will be treated as the children of a Prince or Princess, and consequently never receive the title of Heir/Heiress, Prince, or Princess, instead becoming Earls and Countesses. On rare occasions, the Heir/Heiress may be chosen, rather than be a birthright. Typically only if the Emperor and Empress failed to have cubs. Princes and Princesses high class The title was bestowed upon the children of the Emperor and Empress of Tianxia who are not Heir/Heiress. There isn't much real responsibility placed on this royalty, and they can essentially spend their time as they wish. They are, however, still brought up to be extremely well-adjusted members, with excellent education and good manners. Their only real responsibility is maintaining their family's good name, making public appearances, and generally trying to be adored by the crowds. Because of how well they are brought up, and their parents, Princes, and Princesses can really become just about anything in the pride, should they wish it. However, most spend their time simply enjoying life as royalty. The title of Prince and Princess is for life. Even if their parents step down from the throne, the title is maintained. The children of a Princes and Princesses are called Earls and Countesses. Heir/Heiress of the North, East, West or South high class The firstborn child of the Lord and Lady of a House, the Heir/Heiress of a House is to his or her house what the Heir/Heiress of Tianxia is to the pride. As such, he or she will receive tip-top education, and likewise accompany his or her parents to meetings from an early age, to be groomed to rule. Particular care is taken when arranging a marriage for the Heir/Heiress of a House, as well as scrutiny for any prospective mates he or she may choose on his or her own. The Heir/Heiress is not supposed to mate until they become Lord/Lady of his or her House. However, any children born before this time will be treated as the children of a Duke or Duchess, and consequently will never receive the title of Heir/Heiress or Duke Duchess, becoming Knights and Dames instead. On rare occasions, the Heir/Heiress of a House may be chosen, rather than a birthright. Typically only if the Lord and Lady failed to have cubs. Earls and Countesses high class Similar to the Princes and Princesses, these members of nobility don't have much responsibility placed on their shoulders. They will likewise receive excellent education growing up, and facilitated picks, should they choose to work. They should also be treated with respect, though they may not be as well-known as other members of the nobility. The children of Earls and Countesses are known as Knights and Dames. e Dukes and Duchesses high class These members of the nobility also spend most of their time simply enjoying life. They receive some of the best education in Tianxia, and usually have their pick of ranks within the House their parents rule over. Most of their time is spent getting married, and being good little nobles. Dukes and Duchesses keep their titles their entire life, even if their parents step down from Lord and Lady of their House. The children of a Duke and Duchess are known as Knights and Dames. Knights and Dames mid-high class Not much differs from the lifestyle of other members of aristocracy. The opinions of Knights and Dames are well respected, and they are brought up with a rather good education. They are, however, the members of nobility most likely to need to work at some point in their life, not typically receiving help, such as personal hunters or guards. Still, more than welcome in important events, though occasionally forgotten. The title of Knight or Dame is the only noble rank that is not exclusively hereditary or obtained through marriage. Members of aristocracy like the Emperor and Empress, or Lords and Ladies, may bestow these titles on those they feel are worthy of them. The children of a Knight and Dame do not receive any special title. After this point, they are no longer considered nobility, though they can still brag about being related to it.

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