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==[[Culture]] Titles==
==[[Culture]] Titles==
<section begin=culture />One section of the {{boldmono|TITLE}} verb appears to offer various [[culture]]s as a title option. Unlike the other title options, these are not temporary titles! Choosing a culture here as a title will convert your character to that culture! This is a semi-permanent decision that requires a special item available only through [[SimuCoin|SimuCoins]] or as a rare prize in (paid) Quests to change.<section end=culture />
<section begin=culture />One section of the {{boldmono|TITLE}} verb offers various [[culture]]s as a title option. Unlike the other title options, cultural titles cannot be freely changed! Choosing a culture here as a title will convert your character to that culture, allowing access to that culture's title and removing access to all other cultural title options. This is a semi-permanent decision that requires a special item available only through [[SimuCoin|SimuCoins]] or as a rare prize in (paid) Quests to change.

Very rarely, a free use of a culture reset is issued when new cultures become available to a character's race. Past examples of this include the introduction of Survivors and Castaways of Caligos Isle following the conclusion of Ebon Gate's 2021 run and the introduction of Evashir as a new culture for dark elves in 2023.

Available cultural titles are dependent on a character's race. While some cultural titles are available to more than one race, most are race-specific. A small handful of cultures also provide access to expanded [[language]] system options, such as the [[Tehir]] language for humans and half-elves who select the culture or the [[Dhe'nar]] language for Dhe'nar dark elves and Khanshael dwarves.

After selecting a culture, the cultural title can be displayed or hidden via {{boldmono|[[Verb:FLAGS|FLAG]]}} or {{boldmono|[[Verb:FLAGS|SET]] SHOWCULTURE [ON/OFF]}}.

In most cases, the cultural title appears immediately before or after the race when {{boldmono|LOOKing}} at a character. Certain races have additional options for displaying their culture. Elves that have selected either the Ardenai, Illistim, Loenthra, Nalfein or Vaalor cultures and dark elves that have selected the Faendryl culture can choose to display their House name immediately after the character's surname. This is done via {{boldmono|FLAG}} or {{boldmono|SET SHOWCLTRSURNAME [ON/OFF]}}. The character must have a surname and must also display the surname ({{boldmono|FLAG}} or {{boldmono|SET SHOWLASTNAME [ON/OFF]}}) in order to display the House name in this way.<section end=culture />


==[[Citizenship]] Titles==
==[[Citizenship]] Titles==

Revision as of 08:43, 18 December 2024

A variety of systems automatically provide access to certain titles. The requirements to access them vary depending on the system.

Level-Based Titles

Level-based titles are the primary prename titles available to characters and are accessed via TITLE PRENAME. They are attained by achieving specific levels in game. Prior to the GemStone IV conversion, only the Lord and Lady titles existed upon reaching level 20, and achieving this status, which was referred to as Titling, was considered a significant accomplishment. The present day game finds a more expanded title system but also a lessening of the importance associated with titling.

Titles prior to level 20 are only available during those levels. Titles from level 20 onward are always available once they have been attained.

Levels Prename Title
0-19 Novice
3-19 Apprentice
10-19 Journeyman / Journeywoman
20+ Lord / Lady
40+ Great Lord / Great Lady
70+ High Lord / High Lady
100 Grand Lord / Grand Lady

Culture Titles

One section of the TITLE verb offers various cultures as a title option. Unlike the other title options, cultural titles cannot be freely changed! Choosing a culture here as a title will convert your character to that culture, allowing access to that culture's title and removing access to all other cultural title options. This is a semi-permanent decision that requires a special item available only through SimuCoins or as a rare prize in (paid) Quests to change.

Very rarely, a free use of a culture reset is issued when new cultures become available to a character's race. Past examples of this include the introduction of Survivors and Castaways of Caligos Isle following the conclusion of Ebon Gate's 2021 run and the introduction of Evashir as a new culture for dark elves in 2023.

Available cultural titles are dependent on a character's race. While some cultural titles are available to more than one race, most are race-specific. A small handful of cultures also provide access to expanded language system options, such as the Tehir language for humans and half-elves who select the culture or the Dhe'nar language for Dhe'nar dark elves and Khanshael dwarves.

After selecting a culture, the cultural title can be displayed or hidden via FLAG or SET SHOWCULTURE [ON/OFF].

In most cases, the cultural title appears immediately before or after the race when LOOKing at a character. Certain races have additional options for displaying their culture. Elves that have selected either the Ardenai, Illistim, Loenthra, Nalfein or Vaalor cultures and dark elves that have selected the Faendryl culture can choose to display their House name immediately after the character's surname. This is done via FLAG or SET SHOWCLTRSURNAME [ON/OFF]. The character must have a surname and must also display the surname (FLAG or SET SHOWLASTNAME [ON/OFF]) in order to display the House name in this way.

Citizenship Titles

See the Citizenship titles article for more information and a full list of citizenship-based titles.

Society Titles

Unique postname titles are available for those who are members or masters of the different societies in game. Each society has its own titles and criteria for accessing them. Due to the nature of the society, titles associated with the Council of Light are only visible to other members when displayed.

Title Type Society Requirement
Postulate of the Order of Voln Postname Order of Voln Member, step 1-7
Novitiate of the Order of Voln Postname Order of Voln Member, step 8-10
Seminarian of the Order of Voln Postname Order of Voln Member, step 11-15
Transitional Diaconate of the Order of Voln Postname Order of Voln Member, step 16-26
Master of the Order of Voln Postname Order of Voln Master
Voln Master Postname Order of Voln Master
Apprentice of Sunfist Postname Guardians of Sunfist Member, step 1-7
Senior Apprentice of Sunfist Postname Guardians of Sunfist Member, step 8-14
Journeymen of Sunfist Postname Guardians of Sunfist Member, step 15-20
Guardian of Sunfist Postname Guardians of Sunfist Master
Initiate of Secrets Postname Council of Light Member, presumed rank 1-10
Testament of Secrets Postname Council of Light Member, presumed rank 11-19
Keeper of the Secret Postname Council of Light Master

Adventurer's Guild Titles

Titles awared through the Adventurer's Guild are postname titles. They are earned based on the number of specific tasks completed or based on how many bounty points a character earns. Failures count against the total. For example, someone with 500 escorts completed, but 15 failed, will have to complete 15 more escorts successfully before attaining the Bodyguard title.

Title Type Requirement
Adventurer Postname 10,000 bounty points
Fortune Seeker Postname 10,000 bounty points
Quester Postname 100,000 bounty points
Expeditionary Postname 100,000 bounty points
Campaign Leader Postname 1,000,000 bounty points
Epic Adventurer Postname 1,000,000 bounty points
Gamesman Postname 20 creature tasks completed
Gameswoman Postname 20 creature tasks completed, female
Bounty Hunter Postname 100 creature tasks completed
Slayer Postname 500 creature tasks completed
Scavenger Postname 20 heirloom retrieval tasks completed
Treasure Hunter Postname 100 heirloom retrieval tasks completed
Artifact Collector Postname 500 heirloom retrieval tasks completed
Trapper Postname 20 skin collecting tasks completed
Fur Trader Postname 100 skin collecting tasks completed
Trophy Hunter Postname 500 skin collecting tasks completed
Rock Collector Postname 20 gem collecting tasks completed
Prospector Postname 100 gem collecting tasks completed
Gem Trader Postname 500 gem collecting tasks completed
Forager Postname 20 herb collecting tasks completed
Botanist Postname 100 herb collecting tasks completed
Mediciner Postname 500 herb collecting tasks completed
Travel Guide Postname 20 escort NPC tasks completed
Conveyor Postname 100 escort NPC tasks completed
Bodyguard Postname 500 escort NPC tasks completed
Rescuer Postname 20 rescue NPC tasks completed
Liberator Postname 100 rescue NPC tasks completed
Hero Postname 500 rescue NPC tasks completed
Heroine Postname 500 rescue NPC tasks completed, female

Open Sea Adventures Titles

Sailing the high seas using the Open Sea Adventures system allows access to several titles. They include both prename and postname title options.

Title Type Requirement
The Infamous Prename Achieve 250,000 notoriety on the seas.
Buccaneer Prename 100,000 pirate kills.
Seaward Prename Achieve Master rank in all OSA roles.
Commodore Prename Purchase 3 ships.
Admiral Prename Purchase 6 ships.
Salty Sea Dog Postname Sink 2,000 boats.
Tall Tale Postname Achieve a Reputation Rank of "Ally" in Kraken's Fall.
Boatswain Postname Master the Boatswain role.
Navigator Postname Master the Navigator role.
Captain Postname Master the Captain role.
Swashbuckler Postname Master the Swashbuckler role.
Cannoneer Postname Master the Cannoneer role.

Reim Titles

Titles can be earned by reaching certain achievements in the Settlement of Reim.

Artisan Skill Titles

Completing various Artisan skill tasks will earn you different artisan skill postname titles.

Title Type Artisan Skill Requirement
Master Cobbler Postname Cobbling 500 ranks of Cobbling
Master Fletcher Postname Fletching 500 Ranks of Fletching
Master Craftsman Postname Forging 500 Ranks of Crafting
Master Blacksmith Postname Forging 500 Ranks of any weapon type
Master Forger Postname Forging Master of any two weapon types.
Master Artisan Postname Any 1200 Total Ranks of Artisan Skills

Fishing Titles

Titles can be acquired via use of the fishing system. They include both prename and postname titles.

Title Type Requirement
Fisher Prename 250 fish caught
Master Fisher Prename 1000 fish caught
Grandmaster Fisher Prename 4000 fish caught
Fisherman Postname 1 fish caught
Fisherwoman Postname 1 fish caught
Angler Postname 100 fish caught
Master Angler Postname
Trophy Fisher of Elanthia Postname Catch a Legendary rarity fish
Legendary Trophy Fisher of Elanthia Postname Catch 10(?) Legendary rarity fish

Painting Titles

A unique postname title is available upon mastering the painting skill associated with an Artist's Easel of any tier level.

Title Type Requirement
Master Painter Postname Master painting with an Artist's Easel