Ranks
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MORTAL RANKS
The average user is called a "mortal", in that they are not a member of Valinor.
Newbie
Strictly defined as someone under level 5. They cannot yet use the main comm, nor should they be venturing out of West Arda or Far Harad. They may use the newbiecomm and seek assistance from Helpers.
Loosely defined, a newbie is a person new to or unfamiliar with the game. It's sometimes used as a pejorative term.
Helper
Helpers are people who have volunteered to aid newbies. They have access to the newbiecomm, as well as their own helper comm line.
If you are a newbie and you need help, type "who helper" to find one.
Clan Leader
A clanleader is the head of a clan, unsurprisingly. It will not appear in their legend, but you can view a list of them in the clan room in Bree.
Guildmaster
Guildmasters ("GMs") are the leaders of the various guilds. They have access to numerous commands for running and modifying their guilds. The method of choosing a GM and term limits--if any--are decided within each guild. GMs have a comm line for communication specific to guild administration. They also often communicate closely with the Guilds Liaison.
Playtester
Playtest characters are allotted to certain mortals to help test new areas. While you can legend them, you shouldn't see them in your normal activities.
Testchar
Testchar is a mortal player owned by an Ainu which is controlled by the Ainu for the purposes of testing code and new areas. It does no good to attempt to interact with these characters since your communication will most likely not be noticed by the Ainu.
Legend
Legends are mortal characters controlled by Ainur in special occasions such as role-playing events. This should not be confused with retired characters who have been given a special status called a "Legend" nor with the Legend command.
IMMORTAL RANKS
Characters become part of the MUD administration through the process of immorting; much of their time is spent handling bugs or writing.
Maiar
Maiar are the workers of Valinor; they code new areas and work on the bulk of bug reports submitted by mortals.
Additionally, Maiar can be granted the following certifications:
- Elder: Elders are members of Valinor who have earned, through their long term contributions, the right to remain in Valinor even though they may temporarily be retired, and not contributing.
- Maker: Makers are the Maiar who work on system level code. They work behind the scenes on all the stuff you never notice, that makes everything tick.
Overlords
Maiar Overlords are the Maiar who ensure that all new areas entering the game pass a certain set of standards. They work day and night combing through file after file making sure everything is as it should be.
Power
Powers are the peace keepers of Arda. They make sure everything works runs and is in order. There are several powers in charge of maintaining various aspects of the game.
Valar
The Valar are the founders of the mud, who have retired their duties to the Powers.
Council
Council rank is granted to Powers who have moved on from their position. This is a special rank and should be respected.
