Hero Rankings and Similar Occupations.
This Auxillary Chapter is using information gained from everything up to chapter 225, and will be updated whenever I get the chance to add any new information thats presented. Also, just like with the last Auxillary, user input is welcome since the higher ranks haven't yet been fleshed out. For now it'll be rather meek on the information, but thats only because the "Hero" aspect of the story still isn't yet very explored.
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RANKS:
[Freelance] (Lvl ????): Not exactly a Rank, but freelance Heroes have no Guild ties, meaning they tend to lack power or be more focused on exploration. This also usually means they have no team-- something thats crucial to have in a world full of Monsters. So, when looking at all Heroes inside of a Guild, the freelance Heroes tend to be at the bottom of the ladder. But there will always be exceptions.
[Bronze] (Lvl 1- ~20): The first official Rank. Bronze Ranked Heroes are the new recruits in the sense that they're usually inexperienced and low in power. Bronze is also the safest rank to work within since Tangents usually consist of Mob creatures, such as; Goblins, Dire Rats, Kobolds, Lizardmen and Nightmare Beetles. The level range listed above has less to do with ranking up and more to do with what levels can survive inside the corresponding Tangents/Infested Areas. If you hit Level 20 and don't have a high enough completion rate, you will not rank up.
[Silver] (Lvl 20- ~45): The rank received after breaking the Bronze barrier of skill, intelligence and combative power. Once the Silver Rank is reached, most Heroes have a Guild to call their own along with a team that fits their tactics and fighting style. Certain requirements are needed to survive within the Silver Rank due to the Mass Intelligence Increase of the Monsters inside the Tangents. Some of which include, a firm grasp of your teams mentality, formations, a shadow leader, and knowledge of Tangent Biomes to survive multiple days inside Tangents. You'll also need to have raised enough money from the previous Rank to afford better armor and weapons.
[Gold] (Lvl 45- ~ ???): Not much is known about The Golden Hero Ranking currently in the story. But if we go off the one Gold Ranked Hero thats been showcased, its safe to say it gets hectic. Isaac's mother, Bellona Aslan-- aka The Lioness, is the only Gold Ranked Hero shown in detail. On her first night back to the Aslan Estate, she's shown to be wearing high class Knights armor which is safe to assume has incredible durability-- yet, her's is beaten and broken. She's also covered in scarring and missing a finger. With these facts in mind its safe to assume that the already violent Tangents take it up a notch in offensive power. The requirements to survive this Rank up are currently unknown, but its safe to assume a firmer grasp on the previously stated requirements is a must.
[Palladios] (Lvl ????- ~ ????): The Palladios Rank has not been mentioned, but based off its name its safe to assume the ranking has connection to Palladium, which is rarer than Gold. Members of this Rank have not yet been shown in the novel for a number of reasons, the main being that SkyHaven and New Gloria do not house many Heroes that have hit that Ranking. (Also, Rank name is still not set in stone. If this shit is corny, feel free to lmk!)
[The Nine] (Lvl ????- ~ ???): Members above the Palladios Rank so far consist of Nine Heroes with powers that rival the rest of the worlds top contenders. Very little is known other than the fact that some seem to be able to force their imposing inner intensity onto others. Ronin was able to do so in The University of the Phoenix and silence an entire Mess Hall of students before ever reaching the room. If used on normal humans who haven't seen combat, the effects could be incredibly harmful. All members of The Nine also have their own successful Guilds with locations around the world that helps to grow their name, brand and capitol. Requirements of surviving as a member of the Nine are unknown, but Ronin holds two incredibly powerful Hallowed Weapons-- which makes it safe to assume gear of the highest rank is an absolute must.
Members of The Nine:
1. Ronin. (Father of Samuel and Tai. Swordsman from the Kumataiyo Isle's. Holds one of the cursed Muramasa Blades and Excalibur.)
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3. The Red Knight of Rage. (Rory Legrand. Father of Ursula and two unnamed Knights. Can use Solar Magic to create Solar Flames with the power to change entire biomes of Tangents. Explained as a bigotted meathead by Ursula. Ronin says something along the same lines.)
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(No other members are known, other than The Dominator, her rank has yet to be stated.)
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OCCUPATIONS:
Daytime Hero (Regular): What you'd imagine as a Hero in this world. Works during the day to better society. Usually wearing bright and shining colors. Heroes of higher ranking are given daytime hours as a privilege.
NightRunner: Labeled by some as janitors with a savior complex. NightRunners get the left over Tangents all while having to deal with Bands of Raiders and Monsters that thrive in the dark of night. NightRunners survival rates are much lower than their Daytime counterparts. Also a position Daytime Heroes tend to get demoted to. NightRunners also tend to have a high concentration of criminals masquerading as Heroes.
Enforcer: Men and Women belonging to the Enforcer's Guild enforce District Laws and deal with any Reborn individuals that decide to use their power for crime. They also work with a partnering occupation to track Raider camps. All Enforcers shown seem to hold a great deal of resentment towards Heroes for their focus on money and profit instead of saving people as their name states. Not all Enforcers are Reborn, forcing them to heavily focus on practiced combat and martial arts.
Detective: Those that become Detectives join the ranks of the Detection Corps. Members of the Detection Corps have Classes or Abilities focused on tracking or revealing truths and have no direct connection to any governing power. They are instead employed by interested benefactors causing their morality to often be corrupted by money in the name of gaining results. The intense detection and tracking skill of the Detection Corps members has allowed them to stand beside and work with the Enforcer's Guild in tracking criminals and Raiders.
Tangent Biologist: Men and Women intrigued by the ins and outs of Tangents and their Monsters. They specialize in the biomes and natural life inside of Tangents as well as the social workings and intricacies of Monsters. Their information is used to increase the Heroes knowledge of what they're facing and what they will face. Despite this, Heroes often don't like them for reasons currently unknown.
Hunter: Very little is known. Only references of individuals engaging in hunts with standalone powerful Monsters. It's safe to assume these individuals are incredibly powerful but only use their power to hunt and place their kills up for show. Could have an alignment with certain governing powers or Guilds.