Riders rely on a multitude of things in order to gain prestige among their comrades. Naturally, the health and strength of their dragon is paramount to their success, and always taken into account as they progress. However, certain duties fall to the rider alone to accomplish. Once they have earned a certain amount of reputation, they will gain a new rank among their peers. Riders of a higher rank gain access to larger Dens, more Jobs, and even Classes. Their dragons also greatly benefit from having an experienced Rider at their side during activities. Only comics or written entries are accepted for advancement quests.
Dragon Rider
This is the base rank for all Riders.
| RIDER BENEFITS | ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS |
| o Can establish a Den. o Can participate in activities. o Can craft untrained recipes. o Can Acquire a Job o 50% Chance to Succeed an Untrained Craft o Opportunity to receive a Job Promotion. o 10% activity roll bonus to their dragon. | 1) Level One or Above Dragon 2) Established a Den 3) Acquired their first Job. 4) Acquired their first Familiar. |
ADVANCEMENT QUEST:
Draw a comic or write a story that shows the bond between your Rider and Dragon. What sort of relationship do they have? Are they friends? Coworkers? Family? Frenemies? Comics must be at least five panels long. Written entries must be at least 1500 words. More is always encouraged. Only comics or written entries are accepted.
Dragon Companion
After living with their dragon, their bond starts to become apparent. Their dragon is far more than a horse—it is a second self. In order to achieve this rank, which begins to earn your Rider respect amongst their peers, your Rider must demonstrate the depth of their understanding of dragons. In particular, their own.
| COMPANION BENEFITS | ADVANCEMENT |
| o May acquire their second job. o Opportunity to receive a Job Promotion. o 60% Chance to Succeed an Untrained Craft o Gives 12% AR bonus to their dragon when they are both depicted in an image. o Can join a Political Affiliation. | 1) Level Three Dragon 2) Completed five or more of the following goals: o Completed three unique Den prompts in their own Den. o Acquired at least three Familiars. o Dragon(s) underwent three Training sessions. o Acquired a second job. o Received a Job promotion. o Successfully crafted five items. o Joined a Political Affiliation. o Depicted in at least ten images with their dragon(s). |
ADVANCEMENT QUEST:
Draw
a comic or write a story that shows the working life of your Rider and
Dragon. What sort of jobs do they do together? Remember that a Dragon
will always serve a crucial role in their Rider’s work! Even the
smallest Jungle dragons can aid in Alchemy. Massive Earth dragons can
help in construction and farming. For more ideas on what sort of work
your dragon is cut out for, read their specific element page. Creativity
is always welcome, as long as it plays to your dragon’s talents! Comics
must be at least ten panels long. Written entries must be at least 2000
words. More is always encouraged. Only comics or written entries are
accepted.
Dragon Knight
Your dragon and Rider are quite a pair—and the other Riders have taken notice. Skilled Riders often try to forge their own path in life, and yours is no different. A Rider who can lend crucial aid in a time of need is considered a Dragon Knight.
| KNIGHT BENEFITS | ADVANCEMENT |
| o Opportunity to receive a Job Promotion. o Gives 15% AR bonus to their dragon when they are both depicted in an image. o 70% Chance to Succeed an Untrained Craft | LEVEL FIVE DRAGON MUST HAVE COMPLETED SIX OF THE FOLLOWING: o Completed ten training prompts with their dragon(s). o Depicted at least twenty times with their dragon. o Successfully crafted ten intermediate recipes. o Has a current total of 15 Affiliation Points. o Achieved Master rank in a Job. o Won first place in five Challenge entries. o At least one Party occurred in their Den (check Den page for party details). o Completed seven unique Den prompts in their own Den . o Acquired five familiars. o Dragon has unlocked Tier Four of magic. o One or more dragons is in a pair bond. o Received a Job promotion in multiple jobs. |
ADVANCEMENT QUEST:
Draw a comic or write a story that shows your Rider impressing the Elemental Ancestor dragon of one of their specialties. Ancestors are living incarnations of their element—Fire is made entirely of flame, Metal is completely metal, Ocean is completely liquid…you get the picture. They take the form of a dragon with the base physical traits of that element. Each Ancestor highly values certain character traits in Riders. Show your Rider demonstrating this character trait in one form or another to the Elemental Ancestor. How the Ancestor appears and their role in the story is up to your discretion. Comics must be at least fifteen panels long. Written entries must be at least 2500 words. More is always encouraged. Only comics or written entries are accepted.
Major Character Traits per Element:
- Light – Charisma
- Fire – Vengeful
- Jungle – Ingenuity
- Thunder – Intelligence
- Earth – Strength
- Ocean –Sacrifice
- Storm – Instability
- Wind – Loyalty
- Dark – Perception
- Metal – Purity
For an extensive list (of both positive and negative traits), go over your dragon’s element page.
Dragon Master
This is an incredibly rare achievement, and those called Dragon Master hold even more respect than officials of the regions they travel through. They aren’t appointed by any person—no, they earn it from the Elemental Ancestor of their dragon. This is a rigorous exercise that often results in injuries to the Rider. Furthermore, the dragon will not be able to physically assist in their challenge. Those who live through this process are considered experts of their corresponding element and a Master of dragons in general. When new dragons are born, they are the ones to perform guidance.
| MASTER BENEFITS | ADVANCEMENT |
| o May acquire their third job. Opportunity to receive a Job Promotion. o 80% Chance to Succeed an Untrained Craft o Their dragon will gain a 5 EXP Rider Bonus instead of 3 EXP. o Receives a success boost from their highest-level dragon depicted alongside them during activity rolls. o Gives 20% AR bonus to their dragon when they are both depicted in an image. o Rider Masterlist image change (if desired). The Rider’s masterlist image may also include one of their dragons. | This is the highest Rider Prestige available. |
If you have a Dragon Master doing an activity, they count as an activity roll for the piece, and will increase the minimum. Up to three riders can participate in an art piece in addition to the 3 dragon limit. 1 Dragon + 1 Dragon Master has a minimum of 600 words; 3 Dragons + 1 Dragon Master has a minimum of 1200 words.