Five Factions

The Five Factions - Harpers, Order of the Eagle, Zhentarim, Lords' Alliance, and Emerald Enclave - are organizations with unique motivations, goals, and philosophy that have risen to some measure of influence in society. Each of them is very different but in times of dire need they band together to thwart major threats. A player character may join any of the factions if they wish but do not have to.

Faction Advancement and Benefits
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.

Rank 1: Initiate
This is the rank a character receives when first joining a faction. It is available at any time the character wishes to join.

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: Agent
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 an Adventurer Mentor. Your character can be apprenticed to another higher-ranking adventurer from your faction. The benefits of this apprenticeship will become available at a later time.

Rank 3: Stalwart
Rank 3 characters are reliable faction members, entrusted with many secrets and deserving of additional support during adventures.

The benefits will be unveiled at a later time.

Rank 4: Mentor
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.

The benefits will be unveiled at a later time.

Rank 5: Leader
Rank 5 characters are ensconced within the leadership of the faction and have a great degree of influence, guiding faction decisions.

The benefits will be unveiled at a later time.