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The title system is the system that controls the use of prename, postname, and cultural identifiers. When looking at a player, the fields show up as follows:

You see [prename] Ildran Thardmoor, the [postname].

He appears to be a [culture] [race].

Prename Titles

The primary set of prename titles are attained by achieving certain characters levels in GemStone. In the past, 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. Often, when a character titled an announcement would be made on the 'Amunet' which was followed by many congratulations from fellow players, and at times celebration.

Present day GemStone finds a more expanded title system, but also a lessening of the importance associated with titling.

Levels 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

Storyline-granted prename titles

Characters can sometimes be granted special prename titles through participation in storylines. Some of the existing prename titles are:

  • Sir
  • Knight
  • Dame
  • Protector

Any Vaalor elf and full citizen of Ta'Vaalor has the opportunity to join the Crimson Legion, the official army of Ta'Vaalor. Members of the Legion have access to the following titles:

  • Crimson Legion Reservist (Postname)
  • Squire Legionnaire (Prename)
  • Legionnaire (Prename)
  • First Legionnaire (Prename)
  • High Legionnaire (Prename)

Only the prename title of Squire Legionnaire is available to new recruits; the postname title of Crimson Legion Reservist is available as well. The other versions of Legionnaire title might be granted via storylines.

These titles are only available to Wandering Palestra who have earned them through the Path to Palestra and corresponding Palestra Trials. These prenames also come with the corresponding post-name title of Palestra.

Ranked from lowest to highest:

  • Paele
  • Peltast
  • Sarissa
  • Blade

CHE Officer Titles

Officers of the Co-operative Houses of Elanthia are granted pre-name titles that match their position. Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Event Planner, Bartender and Arbiter are examples of such titles.

Postname Titles

Profession Titles

Like prename titles, profession titles are also attained after reaching specific levels.

Level Bard Cleric Empath Monk Paladin Level Ranger Rogue Sorcerer Warrior Wizard
0 Bard
Bardess
Cleric Empath Monk Paladin 0 Ranger Rogue Sorcerer
Sorceress
Warrior Wizard
0 Poet
Poetess
Brother
Sister
Mender Monastic Acolyte Innocent 0 Forester Grifter Hexer Fighter Conjurer
0 Busker Pilgrim Pacifist Ascetic Monk Page 0 Rover Footpad Beguiler Cadet Prestidigitator
5 Thespian Acolyte Consoler Monastic Brother
Sister
Temple Guard 5 Explorer Hoodlum Defiler Guard Boltwielder
10 Skald Deacon Healer Gyrovague Exemplar 10 Tracker Bandit Disruptor Raider Spellbinder
15 Storyteller Pastor Caretaker Cenobite Challenger 15 Woodsman
Woodswoman
Smuggler Dissembler Militiaman Evoker
20 Gleeman
Gleewoman
Curate Nurse Hesychast Vindicator 20 Frontiersman
Frontierswoman
Brigand Harrower Soldier Hedgewizard
25 Jongleur Preacher Bloodletter Eremite Holy Warrior 25 Pioneer Highwayman Deceiver Myrmidon Battle Mage
30 Rhymester Confessor Palliator Monastic Adept Arbiter 30 Watcher Purloiner Ruiner Man-at-Arms
Amazon
Invoker
35 Loresinger Churchwarden Faith Healer Anchorite
Anchoress
Avenger 35 Wayfarer Sapper Maledictor Gladiator Magician
40 Balladeer Priest
Priestess
Meliorator Monastic Master of the First Circle Templar 40 Guide Knave Soulslayer Ravager Mage
45 Master Poet Prior
Prioress
Rejuvenator Monastic Master of the Second Circle Wrathbringer 45 Voyager Renegade Doomsayer Warmonger Magus
50 Minstrel Abbot
Abbess
Chirurgeon Monastic Master of the Third Circle Justicar 50 Forestwalker Outlaw Apostate Warbringer War Mage
55 Troubadour Prelate Curer Monastic Master of the Fourth Circle Vanquisher 55 Woodsmaster
Woodsmistress
Freelancer Corruptor Destroyer Thaumaturge
60 Master Storyteller Archpriest Solacebringer Monastic Master of the Fifth Circle Dreadnaught 60 Grove Protector Scoundrel Cabalist Battlemaster Adept
65 Loremaster
Loremistress
High Priest Martyr Monastic Master of the Sixth Circle Preceptor 65 Huntmaster
Huntmistress
Enforcer Obliterator Warlord Archwizard
70 Bard Laureate Patriarch
Matriarch
Master Healer Grandmaster of the Ancient Way Paragon 70 Forest Warden Master Rogue Warlock
Witch
Champion Archmage

Adventurer's Guild Titles

Like profession titles, the titles awared through the Adventurer's Guild are postname titles. Unlike profession titles, Adventurer's Guild titles 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.

General Titles
10,000 bounty points 100,000 points 1,000,000 points
Adventurer Quester Campaign Leader
Fortune Seeker Expeditionary Epic Adventurer
Task 20 tasks 100 tasks 500 tasks
Creature task Gamesman
Gameswoman
Bounty Hunter Slayer
Heirloom retrieval Scavenger Treasure Hunter Artifact Collector
Skin collecting Trapper Fur Trader Trophy Hunter
Gem collecting Rock Collector Prospector Gem Trader
Herb collecting Forager Botanist Mediciner
Escort NPC Travel Guide Conveyor Bodyguard
Rescue NPC Rescuer Liberator Hero / Heroine
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Artisan Skill Titles

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

Title Artisan Type Artisan Skill
Master Cobbler Cobbling 500 ranks of Cobbling
Master Fletcher Fletching 500 Ranks of Fletching
Master Craftsman Forging 500 Ranks of Crafting
Master Blacksmith Forging 500 Ranks of any weapon type
Master Forger Forging Master of any two weapon types.
Master Artisan Any? Master of amy two weapon types and crafting.
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Skill-based Titles

Skill-based titles are post-name and attained by training in certain skills. Note that certain titles are only available to certain professions. Below is a sortable table of such titles.

Title Requirement Bard Cleric Empath Monk Paladin Ranger Rogue Sorcerer Warrior Wizard
Profiteer 30 Ranks of Trading X X X X X X X X X X
Trader 60 Ranks of Trading (?) X X X X X X X X X X
Master Trader (100 Ranks of Trading is not enough) X X X X X X X X X X
Yegg 30 Ranks of Picking Locks X X X X X X X X X X
Lockpicker 60 Ranks of Picking Locks X X X X X X X X X X
Safecracker 100 Ranks of Picking Locks X X X X X X X X X X
Locksmith 140 Ranks of Picking Locks X X X X X X X X X X
Master Locksmith 140 Ranks of Picking Locks and Master of Lock Mastery X
Rake 30 Ranks of Two Weapon Combat X X X X X X
Swashbuckler 60 Ranks of Two Weapon Combat X X X X X X
Gallant 100 Ranks of Two Weapon Combat (?) X X X X X X
Wrestler 30 ranks of Brawling X X X
Brawler 60 ranks of Brawling X X X
Pit Fighter 100 ranks of Brawling X X X
Duelist 100 ranks of weapons + CM, dodge and/or PF? X X X
Hurler 20 ranks of Thrown Weapons X X X
Knife Thrower Thrown Weapons + Dagger Specialization X X X
Axe Hurler Thrown Weapons + Axe Specification X X X
Hammer Thrower Thrown Weapons + Hammer Specification X X X
Hunter 30 Ranks of Ranged Weapons X X X X
Archer 40 Ranks of Ranged Weapons X X X X
Crossbowman 60 Ranks of Ranged Weapons X X X X
Yeoman 80 Ranks of Ranged Weapons X X X X
Sniper Ranged/thrown + ambush? X X X X
Marksman Ranged/thrown + ambush? X X X X
Spearman 1 Rank in wspec1 either Spear or Halberd base X X
Pikeman 2 Ranks in wspec Weapon? X X
Halberdier 3 Ranks in wspec Weapon? X X
Lancer 100 Ranks of Polearm Weapons (?) X
Fencer 1 Rank of wspec with a one-handed edged weapon (?) X X
Knifeman X X
Axeman 2 Ranks of wspec with an (2-H) axe (?) X X
Swordsman Male with 2 Ranks of wspec with a one-handed edged weapon (?) X X
Swordswoman Female with 2 Ranks of wspec with a one-handed edged weapon (?) X X
Sabreur 3 Ranks of wspec with a one-handed edged weapon (?) X X
Blademaster 5 ranks of wspec (?) including katana and katar X
Bludgeoner wspec blunt weapon (including blunt two-handers, 1 rank?) X X
Crusher wspec blunt weapon (including blunt THW, 3 ranks?) X X
Mauler wspec maul, 5 ranks (maybe other crushing weapons) X
Weaponmaster X
Defender 40 Ranks Shield Use X X
Guardian 80 Ranks Shield Use X X
Shieldmaiden X X
Protector X X
Bulwark X
Thug 20 ranks of Brawling and 10 ranks of Ambush X X
Hiresword 20 ranks of any weapon skill and 10 ranks of Ambush X X
Mercenary 40 ranks of any weapon skill and 20 ranks of Ambush X X
Blackguard 40 Ranks of any weapon skill + 20 ranks stalking & hiding (maybe also 20 ambush?) - 64 edged/20 s&h/20 ambush gets it for sure X X
Buccaneer X X
Corsair X X
Squire 30 Ranks of Armor Use and 30 Ranks of any weapons skill X X
Armiger 60 Ranks of Armor Use and 60 Ranks of any weapons skill X X
Cavalier 100 Ranks of Armor Use and 100 Ranks of any weapons skill X X
Barbarian Training in more than 1 weapon skill and/or having 25 or more Survival ranks (?) X
Reaver 60 ranks of Physical Fitness + ? X X
Mountaineer 50 Ranks of Climbing X X X X X X
Survivalist 50 Ranks of Survival X X X X X X
Stalker 30 Ranks of Ambush X X X X X X
Waylayer 60 Ranks of Ambush X X X X X X
Cutthroat 100 Ranks of Ambush X
Prowler 25 Ranks of Stalking and Hiding X
Scout 40 ranks of Stalking and Hiding X X
Spy 120 Ranks of Ambush (+ stalking and hiding?) X
Nightstalker 80 ranks of Stalking and Hiding X
Shadowwalker 120 ranks of Stalking and Hiding X
Predator X
Assassin 200 ranks of ambush (maybe other skills too) X
Cutpurse 20 Ranks of Pickpocketing X
Pickpocket 30 ranks of Pickpocketing X
Filcher 40 ranks of Pickpocketing X
Thief 60 ranks of Pickpocketing X
Fingersmith Pickpocketing X
Tumbler 30 Ranks of Rogue Gambits (?) X
Thief-Acrobat Rogue Gambits X
Master Thief-Acrobat Master of Rogue Gambits X
Battlerager Related to Warrior Guild Skills - 10 ranks of berserk? X
Berserker Related to Warrior Guild Skills - 30 ranks of berserk? X
Marauder Berserk Master? X
Tactician 40 ranks of Multi Opponent Combat (+ Melee Weapon skill?) X X X
Re-Animator 20 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy (?) X
Necromancer 50 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy (?) X
Summoner 20 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Demonology X
Demonmaster 50 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Demonology X
Demonmistress 50 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Demonology X
Sacrificer Sorcerer who has knowledge of the intricacies of Sacrifice X
Tormenter 20 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Demonology and/or (?) X
Torturer 20 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Demonology and/or (?) X
Enervator 10 ranks of Sorcerous Lore, Demonology and/or (?) X
Cursebringer Some combination of Sorcerous Lore X
Plaguebringer X
Pestilence X
Obfuscator X
Illusionist X
Shadowmancer Mastery of Illusions, guild skill X
Eradicator X
Obliterator X
Spellweaver 10 Total Spells Known X X X X
Incanter 40 Total Spells Known X X X X
Incantress 40 Total Spells Known X X X X
Mystic 80 Total Spells Known X X X X
Arcanist 120 Total Spells Known X X X X
Alchemist 30 Ranks in General Alchemy X X X X
Master Alchemist Master General Alchemy X X X X
Grandmaster Alchemist Master General Alchemy, Potions, and Trinkets X X X X
Artificer 30 Ranks in Alchemic Trinkets (?) X X X X
Master Artificer Master of Alchemic Trinkets X X X X
Concoctor 30 Ranks in Alchemic Potions (?) X X X
Master Concoctor Master of Alchemic Potions X X X
Apothecary 30 Ranks in Alchemic Potions (?) X
Master Apothecary Masters of Alchemic Potions X
Spiritcaller 4 ranks of Spiritual Lore, Summoning X X X X X
Spiritweaver 20 ranks of Spiritual Lore, Summoning X X X X X
Spiritmaster 40 ranks of Spiritual Lore, Summoning X X X X X
Witch Doctor 10 Ranks Spiritual Lore, Summoning + 1 Rank of another Lore (?) X X X
Dogmatist 10 Ranks Each of Spiritual Lore Summoning, Blessings, and Religion X
Theurgist X
Hierophant X
Life Giver Knowledge of Raise Dead (318) X
Resurrector 40 Ranks of Cleric Base X
Intercessor X
Druid Must worship a nature-based patron - Imaera (Confirmed) , Kuon, others (?) + 40 Ranks of Minor Spiritual spells, 40 Ranks of Spiritual Mana Control X X
Archdruid Must worship a nature-based patron - Imaera (Confirmed) , Kuon, others (?) + 50 Ranks of Minor Spiritual spells, 50 Ranks of Spiritual Mana Control X X
Holy Crusader 1 Rank of Cleric Base or Paladin Base with a Smite alignment X X
Dark Crusader 1 Rank of Cleric or Paladin Base with a Bane alignment X X
Renouncer 10 Ranks of Cleric Base or Paladin Base, unaligned X X
Blasphemer 20 Ranks of Cleric Base or Paladin Base, unaligned X X
Heretic Cleric or Paladin with no alignment X X
Zealot 30 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion + aligned (?) X X
Repentant 5 Ranks of each Spiritual Lore Religion and Blessings X X
Penitent 10 Ranks of each Spiritual Lore Religion and Blessings X X
Proselyte 4 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion X X
Missionary 20 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion X X
Faithbringer 30 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion X X
Inquisitor 40 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion X X
Cleric of 40 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion X
Paladin of 40 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion X
Purifier 4 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Blessings X X
Sacristan 20 Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Blessings X X
Redeemer (39+) Ranks of Spiritual Lore, Blessings X X
Martial Artist 40 ranks brawling plus 1 rank grapple, punch or kick mastery X
Martial Arts Master X
Grappler 1 rank Grapple Mastery X
Monastic Master of the Iron Grip 80 ranks Brawling + 3 ranks Grapple Mastery? X
Kickboxer 1 rank Kick Mastery X
Monastic Master of the Tornado 80 ranks Brawling + 3 ranks Kick Mastery? X
Pugilist 1 rank Punch Mastery X
Monastic Master of the Steel Fist 80 ranks Brawling + 3 ranks Punch Mastery X
Wandering Mystic 30 ranks of brawling + 10 combined spell ranks (Minor Mental or Minor Spiritual X
Monastic Master of the Sun 100 ranks Combat Manoevers X
Grandmaster of the Sun 160 ranks Combat Manoevers X
Monastic Master of the Red Moon 100 ranks of brawling X
Grandmaster of the Red Moon 160 ranks brawling X
Monastic Master of the Shadow Moon X
Grandmaster of the Shadow Moon X
Monastic Master of the Ivory Moon X
Grandmaster of the Ivory Moon X
Monastic Master of the Hidden Moon 10 ranks Spirit Mana Control? X
Grandmaster of the Hidden Moon X
Monastic Master of the Stars X
Grandmaster of the Stars X
Shaman 10 Ranks each of Spiritual Lore, Blessings and Summoning X X
Windtalker Knowledge of Whispering Willow (605) X
Naturalist X
Sandstrider Based on Survival ranks. (41-42 have it) X
Snowrunner 50 ranks of Survival X
Gamekeeper Available with 30 Ranger Base ranks (Guess) X
Beastmaster Available with 45 Ranger Base ranks X
Beastmistress Available to females with 45 Ranger Base ranks X
Desert Strider X
Tundra Warden 120 ranks of Survival X
Searcher 10 ranks of Survival X
Trailsman 20 ranks of Survival (?) X
Pathfinder X
Trailblazer 50 ranks of Survival X
Harper 10th rank apprentice player of stringed instruments (?) X
Master Harpist Adept player of stringed instruments (?) X
Piper 10th rank apprentice player of woodwind instruments (includes bagpipes.) X
Flautist Adept player of woodwind instruments (?) X
Fingerpicker 10th rank apprentice player of necked stringed instruments (?) X
Mandolinist Adept player of necked stringed instruments (?) X
Hornblower 10th rank apprentice player of horn-type instruments (?) X
Trumpeter Adept player of horn-type instruments (?) X
Drummer 10th rank apprentice player of percussion instruments (?) X
Percussionist Adept player of percussion instruments (?) X
Musician X
Virtuoso X
Muse X
Songsmith 10 Ranks of Bard Base (?) X
Composer 20 Ranks of Bard Base X
Battlechanter 25 Ranks of Bard Base X
Raconteur 30 Ranks of Bard Base X
Spellsinger 40 Ranks of Bard Base X
Herald X
Songmaster X
Songmistress X
Bladesinger 25 Ranks of Bard Base + weapon training? X
Woundtender Empath with ? (Suspect <=40 ranks of first aid) X
Sustainer Empath with 60 ranks of first aid X
Physician X
Master Physician X
Phlebotomist Affected by Mental Lore, Transformation (20 is not enough). (Have with 23 ranks) X
Medic Affected by Mental Lore, Transformation (23 ranks is sufficient, also have manipulation 10) X
Woundmaster X
Woundmistress X
Panacea X
Butcher Empath with 20 ranks of Mental Lore, Manipulation X
Flayer Empath with 30 ranks of Mental Lore, Manipulation X
Scourge Empath with 40 ranks of Mental Lore, Manipulation X
Herbalist X
Herbmaster X
Herbmistress X
Sympath X
Telepath Empath with 30 ranks of Mental Lore, Telepathy X
Master Telepath Empath with 60 ranks of Mental Lore, Telepathy X
Enchanter Wizard with access to Enchant Item (925) X
Enchantress Female Wizard with access to Enchant Item (925) X
Stormcaller X X
Fireweaver Wizard with 10 ranks of Elemental Lore, Fire X
Firestormer X
Pyromancer X
Mage of the Flame Wizard with 80 ranks of Elemental Lore, Fire X
Earthdelver Wizard with 10 ranks of Elemental Lore, Earth X
Stonecaller X
Geomancer X
Mage of the Deep Wizard with 80 ranks of Elemental Lore, Earth X
Rainmaker Wizard with 10 ranks of Elemental Lore, Water X
Icebringer X
Ice Mage X
Mage of the Seas Wizard with 80 ranks of Elemental Lore, Water X
Airweaver Wizard with 10 ranks of Elemental Lore, Air X
Windcaller X
Zephyr Mage X
Mage of the Winds Wizard with 80 ranks of Elemental Lore, Air X
Bolthurler X
Boltmaster X
Channeler 24 Ranks in one Mana Control skill X X X X
Ritualist X X X X
Transmuter X X X X
Runeworker Less than 50 ranks of Arcane Symbols X X X X
Runemaster 120 ranks of Arcane Symbols X X X X
Initiate 2 ranks Minor Spiritual X X
Friar X X
Disciple X X
Elementalist 40 Ranks of one Elemental Lore or 30 Ranks of a combination (?) X X
Mentalist 35 ranks of Mental Lores (?) (Have with only 37 ranks) X
Spiritualist 40 Ranks of one Spiritual Lore or 10 Ranks each of all three (?) X X X
Celebrant Title not achievable at present. Possibly related to the Cleric Guild Orisons skill.
Theologian Title not achievable at present. Possibly related to the Cleric Guild Orisons skill.
Soul Keeper Title not achievable at present. Possibly related to the Cleric Guild Orisons skill.
Cleric Guild Master Master of the Cleric Guild X
Empath Guild Master Master of the Empath Guild X
Rogue Guild Master Master of the Rogue Guild X
Sorcerer Guild Master Master of the Sorcerer Guild X
Warrior Guild Master Master of the Warrior Guild X
Wizard Guild Master Master of the Wizard Guild X
Grandmaster of the Rogue Guild Master of all six disciplines in the Rogue Guild X
Master at Arms of the Warrior Guild Master of all six disciplines in the Warrior Guild X

Ba=Bard, Cl=Cleric, Em=Empath, Pa=Paladin, Ra=Ranger, Ro=Rogue, So=Sorcerer, Wa=Warrior, Wi=Wizard
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Premium Titles

Access to a selection of Premium titles can be purchased for 600 premium points from the disheveled resident NPC who wanders around Mist Harbor. Once purchased, all titles are accessible to all characters on that account, no matter if account stays as a Premium, or reduces to a Standard, subscription.

Prename
Male Female
Mister Mistress
Master Maiden
Lady in Waiting
Miss
Post-Name
Male Female
Academic
Aide
Antiques Dealer
Aristocrat
Artist
Astronomer
Beggar
Butler
Cartographer
Commoner
Delegate
Drifter
Elder
Envoy
Falconer
Farmer
Fortuneteller
Fugitive
Gambler
Gentleman Gentlewoman
Glassblower
Goodman Goodwoman
Gypsy
Post-Name
Male Female
Hermit
Hireling
Jester
Maid
Merchant
Messenger
Moneylender
Nobleman Noblewoman
Nomad
Pauper
Peddler
Pirate
Playwright
Rat catcher
Sailor
Sculptor
Shipwright
Thane
Tinker
Tradesman
Vagabond
Wench
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Platinum Titles

1) One Postname title will be granted to any character acquiring level 60.
2) One Prename title will be granted to any character acquiring level 100.
3) Titles need to be sensible, in genre, and not out of character. No asking for nobility or one that suggests a particular official authority. (I.e.; no Baron Bob the Ruler of Wehnimer's Landing, or Animagus John the Half-Blood Prince, etc.)
4) Please provide a few options with your submission, just in case your first choice does not get approved. This will help in processing your request as fast as possible, and alleviate the back and forth e-mails. And please only submit second, third, etc, choices that you really want, because if your first choice isn't approved, we'll go down the list in order. Most of all, we want you to be happy with what you've chosen.
The format for titles is as followed: (Prename) (Your Name) (Your Last Name, if you have one) the (Postname). The is a static part of the system, so you need to work with it in your Postname titles.

To Acquire Platinum Titles

When you've had time to think on what titles you would like for your characters, please send an e-mail to gs4-platinum@listserv.simutronics.com with the following information:
Subject Title: Custom Title
Account name:

Character Name:

Current Level:
Postname Choice 1:

Postname Choice 2:

Postname Choice 3:

(etc)
Prename Choice 1:

Prename Choice 2:

Prename Choice 3:

(etc)
Usually available in game at (days/times):
You will not receive a response immediately that your e-mail has been received. You will only get a response if either we need more choices, or when your title has been approved / applied.
There is no current estimated time on when we'll be able to process the request--as I expect we'll have a huge influx off the bat. I'm hedging, however, to get them processed in a few days time if things go well.
If anyone has any questions, do let me know and I'll try to answer them.
Lothwyn

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Surnames

Surname Registry Locations

Surname offices may be found at:
Wehnimer's Landing: Moot Hall, Upstairs Corridor - a wide archway
Icemule Trace: Clovertooth Hall, Clerks Suite - an arched oaken door
Solhaven: North Market Pier - a salt-stained shack
River's Rest: River Road - a small wooden cottage
Teras Isle: Golvern and Dragonstail - a dark cave
Zul Logoth: Crystalline Cavern - a rusty metal door
Ta'Illistim: Ta'Illistim Keep - a staircase off Moonglae Var or Caear Var (climb stair, go arch, go west door, go azure arch)
Ta'Vaalor: Wyvern Keep, Lobby - a glass-paned door
Cysaegir: Copse - a low stone gate
Four Winds Isle: Honeysuckle Avenue - a green-shuttered cottage

How to register a surname

To claim a surname, ASK a clerk FOR (not about) CREATE. One must be at least level 20 to create a surname. If the system determines that the name requested is appropriate and available, that surname will be granted. Only names that have not been registered or reserved by someone else are available.

>>ask clerk for create agsdasf
The clerk says, "You'd like to create the last name Agsdasf for yourself?"
After checking the records, the clerk says, "Very well, we will create it for you. But first you must CONFIRM your choice to me before I make it official."

To confirm the surname, ask clerk to create <name> confirm.

Registering an existing surname will prevent others from registering it for themselves. Once a surname is registered, it cannot be claimed by others without permission. Registration lasts a year, and notification is sent when that time period is within a month of expiring in order to RENEW it. The cost is 100,000 silvers to renew for a year for a basic subscriber, or 10,000 silvers per year for Premium Members.

In the future, the system will be able to RESERVE a surname. Reserving a surname will prevent it from being shared, either by the original registered person or by others to whom the name has been given to in the past. The name will, however, still be open to other characters on the same account as the original registered character.

To SHARE a name with others, be grouped and ask the clerk for SHARE MY NAME. The clerk will then give the current group members a chance to ask him to CHANGE their name to the original character's within 30 seconds.

To share a last name between characters on the same account, a level 20 plus character must first change its name to that and THEN register it. At that point, any character on the account may take that last name by asking to change name to that registered. This works for below 20 characters and does not involve additional accounts.

To take on a new surname, ask the clerk to CHANGE NAME to something new, although this will only work for taking on the name of a spouse, or on names that have just been shared by someone in your group. Ask the clerk to CHANGE NAME TO SPOUSE and if both characters are present, and the clerk will record the spouse's last name as yours.

Surnames can be changed every 7 days for premium members, or every 30 days for anyone with a standard subscription.

Elven cultural surnames

Members of the Elven Houses can included their House name as part of their surname. They must show their chosen surname first, then use the Profile and/or FLAG/SET commands. Example of such a name: Rondarr Myconhart Ardenai. Rondarr is evidently of the Ardenai culture or House.

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See Also