Ranks
The Hierarchy in The House of Styphon
Grand Master
Our Grand Master is the supreme authority of the Guild and answers to none.
Once elected to the office, he will serve for the remainder of his life.
Grand Master will pass judgement on all high-level matters within the Guild.
Senechal
Two Seneschals are appointed within the Guild.
Together they act as right hand men to the Grand Master.
Each Seneschal holds a vital role as counsel and advisor to the Grand Master and looks after a great deal of the administrative duties involved with running the Guild. In this sense they are a most important and highly valued member of the Guild – after the two Grand Master.
Marshal
There are eight Marshals within the Guild.
Each Marshal is responsible for all matters relating to war.
Commander of Knights
Our Commander acts as a lieutenant to the higher authorities within the Guild.
The Commander is responsible for all day to day operations.
Knight
The Guild Knights are warriors who wear the Guild Tabard, and each is equipped with either a horse or other mounted animal.
Bearer
The Guild Bearer is also ranked as a sergeant and charged with the special, coveted responsibility to carry the Guild’s banner with honour at all times.
Sergeant
Sergeants are the Guild’s warriors who fight for the Guild to prove their worth and uphold the honour of the Guild’s name.
Turcopole
Turcopoles have the lowest rank in the Guild and are considered initiate members.
All members of the Guild caste that join our Grand-army of Styphon begin as Turcopole Warriors.
They must prove themselves in battle and great deeds in order to gain promotion to Sergeant.
Guild Bank
From the rank of Sergeant and up you gain access to the Guild Bank:
You have different access rights depending upon your rank.
All guild members can remove items from and put new items into the Guild Bank as required.
Guild Shirt
From the rank of Bearer and up you are required to wear:
Common White Shirt under your armor.
Guild Tabard
From the rank of Knight you will be rewarded with:
The Guild Tabard (paid by the guild). Wear it with pride.
Guild Pet
From the rank of Commander of Knights and up you must carry The Guilds’ Pet:
Silver Tabby (remember to let her out often).
Guild Snake
From the rank of Senechal and up you must carry The Guilds’ Snake:
Black Kingsnake (show respect when you hear the hissing).