As a character allied with one of the factions goes on adventures, he or she earns renown for accomplishing tasks that align with the faction’s goals. This is expressed in the awarding of renown points at the end of an episode or adventure. Completion usually earns 0 renown (no interest to the faction), 1 renown (some interest to the faction), or 2 renown (great interest to the faction). Each faction can award different renown points to adventurers.
As characters earn renown, they progress in the ranks of their factions, granting them greater authority and additional benefits.
This is the rank a character receives when first joining a faction
Participate in Faction Activities. You can participate in any activities that are considered faction-specific for your faction.
Earn Renown. You can earn renown points in your faction and advance in rank.
Receive Your Faction’s Insignia. All new faction members receive an insignia of their faction, fashioned into a wearable or held item.
Rank 2 characters have shown that they’re aligned with the faction’s goals, and are able to take on more responsibility.
Secret Missions. During certain adventures, you might be given the opportunity to undergo a secret mission on behalf of your faction. Completion of these missions might earn you additional benefits.
Apprenticeship to a Mentor. Your character can be apprenticed to another higher-ranking adventurer from your faction. The benefits of this apprenticeship will become available when rank 4 benefits are released.
Rank 3 characters are reliable faction members, entrusted with many secrets and deserving of additional support during adventures.
Faction Downtime Activity. You gain access to a faction-specific downtime activity that gives you additional benefits when you use it.
Rank 4 characters are trusted voices within the faction’s leadership. They are looked upon as champions of the faction’s beliefs, and as mentors by those of lower rank.
Become a Mentor. You can designate other rank 2 or 3 characters as your charge. You can have multiple charges if you wish. The benefits of this will be released when high-level play becomes available.
Rank 5 characters are ensconced within the leadership of the faction and have a great degree of influence, guiding faction decisions.
Become a Faction Leader. You gain the ability to make decisions on behalf of your faction and influence current and future faction direction.