6.6 Rising in status within your city.

Each of the four Avalonian cities, and many of the towns and villages, is governed by some hierarchical means, be it democratic or otherwise. When you are born into your city as a commoner, you join the lowest rung in a socio-political hierarchy. You will be able to choose the city which most closely matches your ideals to swear allegiance too, or you may keep faith with the city of your birth.

Being a citizen of a major city has its obvious advantages. A city will have an incredible wealth of resources behind it, not only in everyday commodities but its armies and guards will fend off most forms of attack, providing you with an environment that is relatively safe from the harsher elements of the outside world. It also provides a firm grounding for friendships among you and your fellow citizens; loyalties and bonds between players can quickly be struck up purely on the basis of citizenship. Being a citizen of a city will give your character a cause to fight for, ideals for which he or she can struggle.

Barons of your city, if you choose to remain a citizen of one of the major cities, will be able to give out their favour if they feel you deserve it. Gaining Baronial favour will gradually increase your reputation within the city. This will lead, eventually, to you gaining a title and certain privileges in your city. Type PRIVILEGES CITY to review the privileges enjoyed by your current city status. Below is a list of the ranks within a city.

1. Commoner           4. Squire/Maiden          7. Marquis/Marchioness
2. Messenger          5. Gentleman/Gentlewoman  8. Count/Countess
3. Freeman/Freewoman  6. Nobleman/Noblewoman    9. Duke/Duchess