Since ranks have responsibilities that might not suit you, Members should ask when they want to be promoted. You should make sure the character you are playing meets requirement for the next highest rank first. For a complete list of requirements, responsibilities and benefits for each rank, please click on the links shown in the contents box on the right or to see a basic list of requirements check out the "Quick Reference Chart".
We do make every effort to proactively notify you of promotion opportunities, however your help in this area will go a long way to making sure you are awarded the rank you've worked for.
Basically the higher the rank, the more often you'll need to be playing in game and the more tasks you'll be asked to participate in.
Members may NOT automatically be promoted to ANY rank. Please remember that promotions are a privilege not a right. Thanks!
You can also check the Guild Welcome Center area of the Guild Hall for books that outline the requirements for promotion to each rank. We place those books in game for your quick reference convenience.
Forms to Sign
CAPTAIN (Officer) - Guides to Read & Sign.
Captain Test You must have read and signed all the guides listed for Wanderer and Forager. There are no new guides to sign for this rank.
BISHOP (Jr Officer) - Guides to Read & Sign.
Bishop Test You must have read and signed all the guides listed for Wanderer and Forager. There are no new guides to sign for this rank.
KNIGHT (Sr Member) - Guides to Read & Sign.
You must have read and signed all the guides listed for Wanderer and Forager. There are no new guides to sign for this rank.
ESQUIRE (Member) - Guides to Read & Sign.
You must have read and signed all the guides listed for Wanderer and Forager. There are no new guides to sign for this rank.
About Us (must be signed within 7 days of joining the guild)
Ranks - Promotion Requirements - Permissions
Noble (Guild Leader)
NOBLE - GUILD LEADER - Councellor
Information
Councellor's Alts:
Counsellor, Start, Tott, Thou
Description
The highest rank within the guild organization. This position holds the most responsibility. As the steward of guild resources such as the guild hall, funds and amenities, it's the Guild Leader's duty and pledge to provide the tools necessary to help increase each member's enjoyment of the game.
Positions Available
1
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Coin
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Information
Privileges
Guild Trustee. Has the opportunity to work with the best group of players ever.
Requirements
Must be willing to devote all time and attention to the welfare of all guild members.
Assistant Guild Leaders act as the Guild Leader when needed. They help to resolve ties in complex operational issues. They assist all guild members and strive to increase everyone's enjoyment of the game.
Positions Available
2
How to Apply
By invitation and Space Availability
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Coin
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Information
Privileges
All previous rank privileges +
Access to all Noble privileges
Requirements
OTHER - Hand-selected by the Guild Leader.
Recommendations
If you would like to start or run your own guild, speak with the guild leader to discuss shadow opportunities
Captain (Sr Officer)
CAPTAIN - Sr OFFICERS - Cynnamonspice, Constantania & Sirella
Captains are handpicked to assist and report to the Nobles. In the absence of the Nobles they have almost the same authority as a Guild Leader. They are vital in forging guild policies and helping maintain the day to day operations of the guild. This position is subject to vacancy and guild need.
Positions Available
5
How to Apply
Meet all listed requirements By invitation and appointment only To request promotion, please contact any Noble or Captain in game or send an email
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
5
5
5
5
Coin
5 plat
5 plat
5 plat
0
Information
Privileges
All previous rank privileges +
Access to withdraw 20 items and up to 15 plat per 24 hours from Guild Bank(1)
A Promotion Reward consisting of one random Station Cash item OR one of any other promotion reward item (your choice) (3)(4)(5)(6)
Footnotes -
(1) - Other restrictions may apply - see article for details.
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
(4) - Substitution of a lower rank's reward is allowed.
(5) - Member must specifically order promotion rewards for them to be issued. (6) - SC item determined via a random roll and other restrictions. See Noble for more details.
Requirements
1. All prior rank requirements + (1)
2. Crusade Path:
LOGIN - Must log-in once every 3 days
PLAYTIME - Play 15 consecutive minutes during login
INTERACTION -
Actively Communicate with Guild Members and Leaders via Voice & Text chat
Actively participate in Guild Activities
Lead Member Groups
Give advice and assistance
OTHER -
Guild Website Development and Support
3. Explorer Path:
LEVEL - Must be level 95 in Adventuring AND Crafting
(1) - Loyalty Path is not available for this rank.
Recommendations
Consider if you want to become a Noble.
If so, begin work on the requirements for promotion to the "Noble" rank.
Available Guild Amenities
Captain Rank required to access these Amenities -
Fuel Depot
Gatherer Hireling
Hall Guard
Hunter Hireling
Maj'Dulian Orrery
Miner Hireling
Uniform Mannequin
Bishop (Jr Officer)
BISHOP
Information
Description
Individuals awarded this position have shown the ability to provide a vast amount of game knowledge in both adventuring and crafting spheres through either personal knowledge or reference materials. They have been tested, completed an interview by thier peers and have expressed a desire to help others on a daily basis.
Positions Available
25
How to Apply
Meet all listed requirements To request promotion, contact any Captain or Noble in game or send an email
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
2
2
1
0
Coin
0
0
0
0
Information
Privileges
All previous rank privileges +
Access to withdraw 5 items per 24 hours from Guild Bank(1)
A Promotional Reward consisting of Five Goblin Game Tickets OR one (48 slot) storage container (3)(4)(5)
Footnotes -
(1) - Other restrictions may apply - see article for details.
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
(4) - Substitution of a lower rank's reward is allowed.
(5) - Member must specifically order promotion rewards for them to be issued.
Requirements
All previous rank requirements + (1)
A. Crusade Path:
LOGIN - Must log in once every 7 days to retain this rank.
PLAYTIME - Must play 15 consecutive minutes during login
INTERACTION -
Actively communicate with guild members via guild text/voice chat.
(1) - Loyalty Path is not available for this rank.
Recommendations
Consider if you want to become a Captain of the Guild.
If so, begin work on the requirements for promotion to the "Captain" rank
Knight (Sr Member)
KNIGHT
Information
Description
These members are specifically selected based on their interest in promoting the guild and it's policies. During Battleground events they form the core group that guard and protects the Captains and Nobles. Positions are limited.
Positions Available
50
How to Apply
Meet all listed requirements To request promotion, contact any Captain or Noble in game or send an email
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
2
1
1
0
Coin
0
0
0
0
Information
Privileges
All previous rank privileges +
Access to withdraw 4 items per 24 hours from Guild Bank(1)
Special Assistance obtaining Armor, Weapons and Spells.
A Promotional Reward consisting of a Three Portal Paintings set or 2 Goblin Game Tickets (your choice)(3)(4)(5)
Footnotes -
(1) - Other restrictions may apply - see article for details.
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
(4) - Substitution of a lower rank's reward is allowed.
(5) - Member must specifically order promotion rewards for them to be issued.
Requirements
All previous rank requirements + (1)
A. Crusade Path:
LOGIN - Must log in once every 30 days to retain this rank.
PLAYTIME - Must play 15 consecutive minutes during login
INTERACTION -
Must be willing to lead groups and provide member assistance
Actively communicate with guild members via guild text/voice chat
Be an active guild participant
B. Explorer Path:
LEVEL - Must be level 60+ in Adventuring or Crafting
A Promotion Reward consisting of a single random "Portal Painting" OR 1 plat (3)(4)(5).
Footnotes -
(1) - Other restrictions may apply - see article for details.
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
(4) - Substitution of a lower rank's reward is allowed.
(5) - Member must specifically order promotion rewards for them to be issued.
Requirements
1. All previous rank requirements +
2. Must complete the CRUSADE & EXPLORER PATHS (OR)
the CRUSADE & LOYALTY PATHS (1)(2)(3)
A. Crusade Path:
LOGIN - Must log in once every 45 days to retain this rank.
PLAYTIME - Must play 15 consecutive minutes during login
INTERACTION -
Actively communicate with guild members
Active guild participant
B. Explorer Path:
LEVEL - Must be level 40 in Adventuring or Tradeskill
GUILD STATUS POINTS - 100,000
TIME IN GUILD - 45 days
Complete the following "Explorer Special" Achievements -
Complete the following "Loyalty Special" Achievements -
No Special Achievements are required for this path
Footnotes -
(1) - All Members must complete the CRUSADE path. Members are required to select the Explorer Path OR the Loyalty path in addition to the Crusade path.
(2) - Members may select to either complete the Explorer Path OR the Loyalty path but both are not required. The Crusade Path is required to be completed regardless of which alternate path is chosen.
(3) - Members may select to do ALL THREE paths for promotion to this rank, however only a combination of two paths are required. Either a Crusade and Explorer path set OR a Crusade and Loyalty path set is acceptable. An Explorer and Loyalty path set (without a Crusade Path completion) is NOT acceptable
Recommendations
Consider if you want to become an Knight for the Guild.
If so, begin work on the requirements for promotion to the "Knight" rank.
Scribe (Jr Member)
SCRIBE
Information
Description
The individual who has been awarded this rank has met all the requirements to become a junior member of the guild.
Positions Available
500
How to Apply
Meet all listed requirements To request promotion, contact any Captain or Noble in game or send an email
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
1
1
0
0
Coin
0
0
0
0
Information
Privileges
All previous rank privileges +
Access to withdraw 2 items per 24 hours from Guild Bank(1)
A Promotion Reward consisting of a "Guild Tapestry" and a "Guild Cloak" (3)(4)
Footnotes -
(1) - Other restrictions may apply - see article for details.
(2) - Article signature required.
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
(4) - Substitution of a lower rank's reward is allowed.
Scribe Requirements
1. All previous rank requirements +
2. Must complete the CRUSADE & EXPLORER PATHS (OR) the CRUSADE & LOYALTY PATHS (1)(2)(3)
A. Crusade Path:
LOGIN - Must log in once every 60 days to retain this rank.
PLAYTIME - Must play 15 consecutive minutes during login
INTERACTION -
(1). Communicate with other members via guild text and/or voice chat.
LEVEL - Must be level 60+ in Adventuring or Tradeskill
GUILD STATUS POINTS - 250,000+
TIME IN GUILD - 120+ days
Complete the following "LOYALTY Special" Achievements -
No special Achievements required for this path
Footnotes -
(1) - All Members must complete the CRUSADE path. Members are required to select the Explorer Path OR the Loyalty path in addition to the Crusade path.
(2) - Members may select to either complete the Explorer Path OR the Loyalty path but both are not required. The Crusade Path is required to be completed regardless of which alternate path is chosen.
(3) - Members may select to do ALL THREE paths for promotion to this rank, however only a combination of two paths are required. Either a Crusade and Explorer path set OR a Crusade and Loyalty path set is acceptable. An Explorer and Loyalty path set (without a Crusade Path completion) is NOT acceptable
Recommendations
Consider if you want to become an Esquire for the Guild.
If so, begin work on the requirements for promotion to "Esquire" rank.
Forager (Associate)
FORAGER
Information
Description
Members who have obtained this rank have demonstrated their association with Retributions Blade through the earning of guild status points and becoming familiar with the guild operations.
Positions Available
500
How to Apply
Meet all listed requirements.
To request promotion, contact any Captain or Noble in game or send an email
Guild Bank Withdrawals
BANK 1
BANK 2
BANK 3
BANK 4
Items
1
0
0
0
Coin
0
0
0
0
Information
Privileges
All previous rank privileges +
Access to withdraw 1 item per 24 hours from Guild Bank(1)
Use of City Merchants to purchase items using personal status points
Access to Guild Grandmaster Craftsmen
A Promotion Reward consisting of a "Two 44 Slot storage containers (3)(4)
Footnotes -
(1) - Other restrictions may apply - see article for details.
(2) - Article signature required.
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
(4) - Substitution of a lower rank's reward is allowed.
Forager Requirements
1. All previous rank requirements +
2. Must complete the CRUSADE & EXPLORER PATHS (1)
Crusade Path:
LOGIN - Must log in once every 90 days to retain this rank.
PLAYTIME - Must play 15 consecutive minutes or more during login
INTERACTION -
(a). Communicate with other members via guild text and/or voice chat.
(b). Be an active guild participant.
Explorer Path:
LEVEL - Must be level 20+ in Adventuring or Crafting
(3) - You may not qualify for this reward if you've received any other promotion reward within the past 30 days on any other character you own.
Requirements
1. Must complete the CRUSADE & EXPLORER PATHS(2)
Crusade Path:
R/L AGE - Must be 18 years of age or older
PLAYTIME - Must play 15 consecutive minutes during login
LOGIN - Must log in once every 120 days to retain this rank.(1)
INTERACTION -
Must communicate with other members via guild text and/or voice chat.
Be an active Guild Participant.
OTHER -
Must be willing to review and sign various guides.
Within 24 hours of joining, you must read & sign the About Us page concentrating on the "What We Expect From You" section.
Explorer Path:
LEVEL - Must be level 10 in Adventuring or Tradeskill Crafting
GUILD STATUS POINTS - N/A
TIME IN GUILD - N/A
Footnotes -
(1) - While Retributions Blade currently doesn't remove inactive accounts, we do reserve the right to remove the account of any member that has not logged into the game in the past 180 days (six months).
(2) - Loyalty Path is not available for this rank.
Recommendations
Consider if you want to become further involved with the Guild.
If you do, begin work on the requirements for promotion to "Forager" rank.
Available Guild Amenities
Wanderer Rank or higher allows access to these amenities -
Advanced Adventure Writ Agent
Collection Binder
Commodities Exporter Hireling
Druid Portal Hireling
Farseas Express Mailbox
Fuel Merchant Hireling
Guild Hall Banker
Guild Hall World Market Broker
Guild Translocation Beacon
Tradeskill Workstations
Harvesting Supply Depot
Large Ulteran Spire
Localized GH Teleporation Network
Navigator's Globe of Norrath
Portal to Housing
Tradeskill Recipe Salesman
Tradeskill Rush Order Agent
Tradeskill Writ Agent
Quick Reference Chart
(click to enlarge)
NOTES
Membership(a) - Players may remain a member of Retributions Blade until such time as (either/or)
they remove themselves from the guild roster
they violate guild policy
they fail to meet the login requirements
(a) Retributions Blade reserves the right to revoke membership from any player, at any time, for any reason. We do expect to retain all members on the guild roster as long as it's beneficial to each party and while game mechanics allow.
Log-In - Members must log into game for at least fifteen real world minutes in order to qualify as "logged in".
Inactive Period - Players who have not "logged in" to game within the specified number of days posted for a rank, will be considered "Inactive" and may be moved to the next lower qualifying rank. The "Last Logged In Date" will be used to determine the total number of inactive days since last log in. These are "calendar" days NOT "business" or "game" days.The last log-in date shown on the Guild Screen may be used to determine the cumulative days of inactivity.
Officer Postitions - Invitations are extended to the ranks of Captain and above as the need arises. Members who are considered for Bishop or higher are expected to successfully complete an interview and/or test with questions and answers. These ranks are also subject to Incumbent Officer acceptance and vote of the leadership for individuals being invited to these ranks who display exemplary conduct and leadership skills while in membership with Retributions Blade. It is from the Bishop pool that Captains are selected to serve the general membership. Consistent positive roll-model behavior and full compliance with all guild polices and guidelines are expected of all in these ranks.
Promotion Paths - Retributions Blade has established three promotion paths:
Crusade
Explorer
Loyalty *
(*) Not all ranks may offer a Loyalty path. In order to obtain a promotion, all members must successfully complete either:
path #1 and 2 ~ or ~
path #1 and 3
Promotions - Members should monitor their paths and request promotion when they become eligible.
Promotion Rewards - Rewards for the ranks of Scribe and above are ONLY ISSUED when request.
Login - Requires members of this rank to log in once every specified number of days for at least 15 (fifteen) real-time minutes to retain this rank.
Rank Requirements - Each character is promoted based on their qualifications and NOT based on the "Elder's" rank. What this means is not every character you own will have the same rank. So if you want a specific character to have certain benefits, please have that character complete the requirements and request promotion. Members who no longer meet the requirements of a rank may be placed in the rank they qualify for. Guild Captains or Nobles may waive rank requirement(s) when a situation dictates necessity.
Level # - requires members to be have obtained a specific level in either Adventure and/or Tradeskill with that character before being promoted to this rank.. Each rank will specify which skill it applies to. (Note:) The Guild reserves the right to waive level requirements in unique circumstances. Some examples (but not limited to) of unique circumstances are when operational positions are abruptly or unexpectedly vacated or when guild mission requirements change requiring a rapid increase in the amount of members needed to fulfill a new structure.
Guild Recruiting - all players holding the guild rank of "Forager" or higher are given the ability to recruit for the guild. This means they may activate the "Recruiting for Guild" box (How to) and actively advertise for new members. Members are expected to know the requirements for joining the guild as well as be able to answer basic questions asked by potential members. Please note that "advertising" is different from "inviting" in that those who have the invite ability can actually bring new members into the guild while those who can advertise are on the guild recruiting list for other players to contact and discuss questions about the guild.
Guild Invites - all players holding the guild rank of Scribe (Jr Member) or higher can issue a "Guild Invite" (How to) to players based on the recommendations of other Guild members. Please be sure that new recruits have met the requirements of being 18 years of age or older, are willing to sign into game once every 120 days and play for 15 minutes or more, and be willing to communicate with fellow guild members or leaders via voice or text chat. When you invite a new player you should update the "Personal Notes" area of the guild screen under the new member's name advising if the character is an alt of a previous member or if it's their first character (ELDER) of the guild so that the Officer Notes can be updated at a later time. Please do not remove these type of "Personal Notes" until you see the change reflected within the "Officer Notes".
Site Registration - Requires players to have completed the registration requirements on the Guild Forums and Wikia prior to being awarded this rank. This ensures that members have access to the appropriate restricted site areas and facilitates the permission database linkage with site and game and to make sure members have the adaquate tools necessary to fulfill their rank responsibilities.
Status Points - (see this article for ways to earn status)
Guild Status Points - are required when qualifying for rank promotions. Guild Status Points (GSPs) are different from Personal Status Points (PSPs) and can be viewed via the in-game Guild Screen.
GSPs or "Guild Status Points" (not to be confused with "Personal Status Points" are viewed on the Guild Screen which can be reached by pressing the "U" key on your keyboard and are found under the Status Column for each of your characters that are enrolled/affiliated/joined with Retributions Blade. These "guild status points" (often referred to as "G-stats") are based on EACH character and are not based on the account they are created under.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Guild Rank System Latest Changes
Effective September 1, 2013 for all Retributions Blade Guild Characters
Notice:
On September 1, 2013 a path promotion system was developed for guild ranks. Scribe (Jr Member) and Esquire (Member) ranks offer an additional promotion path called the "Loyalty" path. This Loyalty path gives players (depending on their playstyle and personal preference) the opportunity to choose between either an Explorer based path or a Status based path when working towards promotion. These two paths are separate and distinct and may not be "inter-mixed". When reviewing the paths for a rank that offers both Explorer and Loyalty paths, players should decide which is most suited for their character and work towards achieving all objections outlined within the specified path. Once a player completes all the pre-requisits of a particular path, they should apply to a Guild Captain or Noble for promotion. Players may switch between paths at any time however accomplishments completed for one path won't count towards the other path. To prevent extra work it might be better to review both paths and make a decision prior to setting out on a particular promotion path.
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