TITLE SYSTEM DISCUSSION

―――― Here's the place to discuss the title system! We had a bit of a discussion going on the discord, but I wanted a place where we could have a more proper vote about it later on (probably on this thread as well) as well as a place for people to put up their own drafts of the title system, if they have any. I'll also be doing one of these threads for the Pendant system later.

So far for the title system, this is my thinking
- Move it away from the zodiac signs (just a bit) to make them more concise and relevant IC.
- On that same branch of thought, I wanted to make the title system relevant IC in a way that characters could actually use them; I.E, "Atticus, protector of the Ascendants" or "Atticus, protector and historian of the Ascendants," or whatever people choose
- Also include beads that these titles earn that can be carved to further individualize a character's pendant
-Do away with the oddessy titles, BUT replace it with a link to a CDC challenge thread where additional titles or honors could be bestowed upon a character
- In short, simplify the system, and make it more useable IC so there's more incentive to earn them

Let me know what you guys think!
[spoiler=My present draft]Normal titles: These would be awarded beads of specific colors (noted below) that could be added to their pendants. As discussed, these beads could also be carved by the chosen individual for more individuality.

PROTECTORS - (Earns Title: "Protector of the Ascendants")
Skilled combatants, war-like, active training and battle participants. These members may be short-tempered and quicker to pick a fight with their fists rather than their words, but they might also just be highly skilled in battle. Alternatively, these members have shown to be great protectors and defendants of their family and of the AScendants, either through physical combat, or other means. They do everything in their power to ensure the safety of others. RED BEAD


PROMISED - (Earns Title: "Ascendants Promised")
Promising newcomers. These members stood out in their first one to two weeks in the Ascendants, hitting the ground running and getting involved from the start. Their characters grab attention and become integrated very quickly. ORANGE


GUIDES - (Earns Title: "Guide of the Ascendants")
Socialites and greeters. These members are quick to greet all newcomers, show them around, and are friendly and welcoming from the get-go, often found socializing with others. They are not only rather social internally, but they like to visit allies and get involved with joint events. YELLOW


ADVISOR - (Earns Title: "Advisor of the Ascendants")
Clever analytics and strategists. These members are smart, but not just smart -- they are schemers who always have a plan, track details, and like to be prepared. In addition to their wits, their insight and advice is well respected and heeded.  BLUE


HEALER - (Earns Title: "Caretaker of the Ascendants")
These members have a working knowledge of basic healing and field medicine, and can help in the middle of battle or crisis. They are always willing to help their clanmates with medical issues, and have shown to be trustworthy in difficult situations. This title is reserved for non-Clerics and Halos. GREEN


JESTER - (Earns Title: "Jester* of the Ascendants")
Jesters, morale boosters, those who don't take things too seriously. These members can be a very diverse and dynamic group -- some may come across as rays of sunshine, bringing up everyone's happiness around them, while others may be the sort with dry humor who aren't exactly bright and shining but are very casual and not too serious. They keep things light. PURPLE


HISTORIAN - (Earns Title: "Historian of the Ascendants")
Bookworms, intellects, historians. These members are smart in the bookish sense, coming equipped with their libraries, notes, and interest in history or other sorts of Humanities. Not only do they have a love of bookish knowledge, but they perhaps have also shown an interest in keeping and maintaining Ascendants history alive and well through culture, cerememony participation, and more. WHTIE

THERAPIST - (Earns Title: "Therapist of the Ascendants") In constrat to advisors, these memebrs have shown to be nurturing, deep conversationalists. Instead of wits and strategies, these members show genuine care and willingness to connect on a deeper level with their Clanmates. They might help them through a tough time, or always check up on others to make sure they're doing alright. They tend to be very caring and considerate of others, and these connections help strengthen the bonds of community in or out of the Ascendants. SILVER

VOLUNTEERS - (Earns Title: "Supervisor of the Ascendants")
Go-getters, active volunteers. These members are first to volunteer for anything and everything, whether it be hosting things, coming up with ideas, or voicing their opinions. They are everywhere; it is hard to do something without running into them, either leading the way or jumping right on board with the plan. PINK

PEACEKEEPERS - (Earns Title: "Diplomat of the Ascendants") Peacekeepers and mediators. These characters are true pacifists, trying to support the Ascendant's alignment as such, and they can often be found smoothing out conflicts and trying to refuse situations. Invaluable when it comes to ambassador discussions and inter-clan relations. GOLD

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I know I'm super new so I'm not very familiar with what the titles were like before, but I really like this!! I love the idea of having the titles integrated IC so there's more incentive to actually have them. Maybe there could even be an IC event related to them?? Like maybe there's a tradition or something at the end of every month for those that earned titles throughout the month receive their new beads and/or have time to engrave them? It could also be combined with a themed event, like a general party with other things to do as well but it would basically be a celebration for those that received titles throughout the month.

Yes ^^ That also ties back in more with the pendant system as well. Each month (Kinda like an extra meeting thing), pendants will be given out with beads as necessary to advance members to their proper standing with their titles and ranks, promote sparks to fireballs, etc.