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.
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Dragon Rider
This is the base rank for all Riders.
| RIDER BENEFITS | ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS |
| o Can establish a Den. o Can participate in activities alongside dragons. o Can craft untrained recipes. o Can Acquire a Job o Opportunity to receive a Job Promotion. o Receives a success boost from their highest-level dragon depicted alongside them during activity rolls. o 1 Extra Item when depicted with their dragon on Adventures. |
1) Level One or Above Dragon 2) Established a Den. 3) Acquired their first Job. 4) Acquired their first Familiar. |
ADVANCEMENT QUEST:
Complete one of the following prompts. 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.
| Show your Rider raising their first hatchling. Dragons can be quite finnicky, even before their first shed--is your Rider up to the task? | Show the bond that has formed between Rider and dragon. What sort of dynamic do they have together? Do they get along well, or are they always bickering? |
| Many Riders come from communities without dragons. Show your Rider seeking out a mentor to learn more about dragons. | Dragons are born with desires. Some want to be strong, while others want to be clever. Show your Rider helping them fulfill their dreams. |
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 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 Has a Trained crafting job (Tailor, Carpenter, Blacksmith, or Alchemist). o Joined a Political Affiliation. o Depicted in at least 10 art pieces with their dragon(s). o 2 or more Rare Den Items/Equipment/Familiars. |
ADVANCEMENT QUEST:
Complete one of the following prompts. 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.
| Show your Rider contributing to the community--be it hunting for food, tending to the sick, guarding the village at night, or filling whatever role needs to be filled. | Riders and dragons work as a pair. Show your Rider and dragon cooperating in their daily work. What sort of job do they do together? How do their skills complement each other? |
| Fights between Riders are inevitable, and their dragon companions make them a bit dangerous to deal with. Show your Rider mediating or solving a dispute between other Riders. | A dragon is only half of the bond--and sometimes, Riders must pull their weight. Show your Rider helping their dragon in a time of need. Does your Rider use their regular skills, or do they call on magic to help? |
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 Opportunity to receive a Class. |
1) LEVEL FIVE DRAGON 2) MUST HAVE COMPLETED SIX OF THE FOLLOWING: o Completed ten training prompts with their dragon(s). o Formed a Second Bond. o Depicted at least twenty times with their dragon. o Has a Master Crafting job (Tailor, Carpenter, Blacksmith, or Alchemist). 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 5 or more Rare Den Items/Equipment/Familiars. o One or more dragons is in a pair bond. o Received a Job promotion in multiple jobs. |
ADVANCEMENT QUEST:
Complete one of the following prompts. 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.
| Despite how important the Chronoscape is for travel, only creatures with a Chronocompass can navigate it safely. Show your Rider and their mount guiding a group of non-Riders safely through the Chronoscape. | Show your Rider encountering the Elemental Ancestor dragon of one of their elements. 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. |
| After all this time, your Rider knows a thing or two. It's time to share that knowledge. Show your Rider becoming a mentor for newer Riders and helping them through their first steps. | Some Riders use their dragons to terrorize others. Show your Rider settling a problem with one of these rogue Riders and their dragon. |
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. Dragon Masters 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. o Opportunity to receive a Job Promotion. o Their dragon will gain a 5 EXP Rider Bonus instead of 3 EXP. o Rider Masterlist image may have a custom background. o Rider Masterlist image may include a dragon that belongs to them. |
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.