Ranks

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MORTAL RANKS
Mortal:
The average user is of mortal rank.

Guildmaster:
Guildmasters run the guild they are in. Each guild has a Guildmaster.

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 like at Role-playing events.


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IMMORTAL RANKS
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.

See also:    valinor,  immorting