Atha'an Miere


Progression System for Leadership Positions

Atha'an Miere PSW

General Info Seafolk

Role Play Information

To report your RP's in order to claim your progression points copy/paste the format for each rank in to a post in your character's thread at the Training Ground and update as you go. See 'how to claim your progress' for an example

    Leadership positions need to be approved by the FL Staff, even if you have all the necessary RP's.
        There are only a limited number of positions for each rank available, so the FL Staff will decide on a case-to-case basis.

    Obtaining the position of Wavemistress (or a WM's Windfinder or Swordmaster) will also make you a member of the Seafolk Staff in the FL Group.
        The FL Staff reserves the right to demote/promote Staff members according to need. If demoted, your character will revert back to the highest available position of the     lower ranks IC.

     

    Leadership Requirements

    As a Seafolk Staff member you need to:

    • be an active member of the Seafolk Guild for at least 6 months
    • be a positive and contributing member of the Freelanders Group
    • be able to RP at least once a week for the Seafolk
    • be willing to act as a Trainer when needed
    • be actively involved in all IC and OOC matters of the Seafolk
    • assist the FL Staff in OOC Seafolk administration where needed

     

      RP's can be done as a solo RP only where it gives the option. The others need to be done with an RP partner.
          The FL Staff can grant exceptions depending on the availability of RP partners. If you have Staff approval to solo RP a partner RP, this will be shown in your     character's personal progression thread at the Training Ground.

      The following RP’s should be done as a Da d’ma Miere as a requirement to become eligible to be promoted to the position of Sailmistress.



    5. Sailmistress (7 positions available per clan - 14 in total)

    Females only: Atha’an Miere are a Matriarchal society. Only women can become captain of a ship.
    Navigation: (…/5 posts or 1000 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete - link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character has a major part in navigating the ship as a Da d’ma Miere, building the experience that would be expected from a potential Sailmistress.
    Port Geography: (…/5 posts or 1000 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP your character studying and learning about all the important ports around the world. This can be a combination of theoretical study, learning from an existing Sailmistress and from personal experience of having been there. The continent itself has many trading opportunities, particularly in busier harbours and ports. Learn about the dangerous areas and places to avoid due to Freebooters and smugglers
    Weather: (…/5 posts or 1000 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character shows her skills in reading the skies and the horizon for signs of oncoming weather patterns such as storms, hurricanes, etc.
    The art of negotiating/bargaining: (…/5 posts or 1000 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character plays a main role in negotiating/bargaining something for her ship. Negotiating is one of a Sailmistress’ main skills.
    Leadership: (…/5 posts or 1000 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character takes charge and shows a sollid knowledge of the various intricacies of Seafolk culture. For instance through disciplining a subordinate, teaching the hands, dealing with shorebounders, etc.

    Once your character has reached the necessary requirements to become eligible for promotion, she will be summoned for her promotional ceremony (either through an RP or OOC in which case the ceremony will be assumed IC). During which she will be presented with her own Ship and crew as well as the emblems to indicate her new rank and position.


    6. Windfinder (7 positions available per clan - 14 in total)

    Females only

    Navigation: (…/8 posts or 1500 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP your character training and using her skills in navigation to bring her to the level expected of a Ship’s Windfinder. This is a Windfinder’s main job and so she must be highly skilled in this field, which should reflect from her experience and practice. Keep an eye on the realism of her progression in this skill. No one is born as a master navigator.
    Weather: (…/5 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character shows her skills in reading the skies and the horizon for signs of oncoming weather patterns such as storms, hurricanes, etc.
    Observation: (…/5 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character acts as the Eyes & Ears for one of the top ranks on board her ship. Windfinders often assume this function during negotiations and observe the body language of their guests while the Sailmistress conducts the negotiation. This aids the Sailmistress in making the right decisions in those negotiations.
    Defending the ship: (…/5 – to do/ongoing/complete – link) -->
    RP a situation in which your character aids in the defense of the ship.

    pin03h.gif you can earn 1 OP point per RP in which your Windfinder uses her OP skills. The use of the One Power must be a predominant part of the RP in order to count pin03h.gif

    Once your character has reached the necessary requirements to become eligible for promotion, she will be summoned for her promotional ceremony (either through an RP or OOC in which case the ceremony will be assumed IC). During which she will be presented with the emblems to indicate her new rank and position.



    7. Cargomaster (7 positions available per clan - 14 in total)

    Males only
    WS minimum 8: Cargomasters are in charge of the security of a ship and therefore must have a minimum level of skill in this field. This level can be reached by following the WS system.
    Trade Geography: (…/8 posts or 1500 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP how your character learns and practices his knowledge about the various products to be found in the different ports around the world and their value in each port.
    Trade Bargaining: (…/8 posts or 1500 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP how your character learns and practices his skill in bargaining for the best price around the various ports of the world.
    Learning the Ropes: (…/5 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which you learn something from an existing Cargomaster that will be useful to you once you become Cargomaster yourself. This can be anything from how to interact with your Sailmistress to how to handle your subordinates.

    Once your character has reached the necessary requirements to become eligible for promotion, she will be summoned for her promotional ceremony (either through an RP or OOC in which case the ceremony will be assumed IC). During which she will be presented with the emblems to indicate her new rank and position.



    8. Wavemistress (1 position available per clan - 2 in total)

    Females only
    Sailmistresses only: Wavemistresses are elected by the first 13 Sailmistresses from the clan. They always choose one of their own rank. So it is impossible for a Da d’ma Miere to become Wavemistress without having served as Sailmistress first.  

    Ocean Battle: (…/10 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> an experienced Wavemistress (and one doesn’t become Wavemistress without experience) does not panic in battle. RP a situation in which your character learns the best methods of warfare on board ship. No projectiles are allowed, but the use of the One Power is allowed if the Windfinder can channel.
    Tactics: (…/10 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> Sometimes the situation requires a battle, sometimes it requires diplomacy, negotiation or even retreat. What to do in which situation is a vital skill for any Wavemistress in order to secure the wellbeing of her entire Clan. RP a situation in which this skill is learned, used and/or practiced.


    9. Windfinder to the Wavemistress (1 position available per clan - 2 in total)

    Females only
    Relation to the Wavemistress: (…/10 posts or 2000 words solo RP – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> the Windfinder to the Wavemistress is more often than not the WM’s former windfinder from when she was a Sailmistress. Sometimes, though, the previous WF is killed or demoted in which case a new WF must be appointed. RP your character’s relation with the Wavemistress to the point where she became the Windfinder of the Wavemistress. Did she merely follow her former Sailmistress or is she appointed as a successor to the previous Windfinder? This can be done either as a reflection solo RP, recounting the WF’s history with the Wavemistress or the events leading up to her appointment or it can be RP’d with the Wavemistress. How it is done is up to you. We are looking for a story that showcases how the Windfinder came to be in this position and what her relationship with the Wavemistress is.


    10. Swordmaster (1 position available per clan - 2 in total)

    Males only

    WS minimum 9: Swordmaster are in charge of the security of the entire Clan and therefore must have a minimum level of skill in this field. This level can be reached by following the WS system.
    Ocean Battle: (…/10 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> an experienced Swordmaster does not panic in battle. RP a situation in which your character learns the best methods of warfare on board ship. No projectiles are allowed, but the use of the One Power is allowed if the Windfinder on board can channel.
    Tactics: (…/10 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> Sometimes the situation requires a battle, sometimes it requires diplomacy, negotiation or even retreat. What to do in which situation is a vital skill for any Swordmaster in order to secure the wellbeing of his entire Clan. RP a situation in which this skill is learned, used and/or practiced.
    Weather: (…/5 – to do/ongoing/complete – link)
    --> RP a situation in which your character shows his skills in reading the skies and the horizon for signs of oncoming weather patterns such as storms, hurricanes, etc.

Freelanders Group

FL Administration

FL Repository

Portal Stone World

Weapon + OP System

PSW Repository

Interesting Links