Nethermore Ranks

Initiate
This is the first rank for new members of Nethermore.  This is a trial period – a chance to see if the new member is right for Nethermore and vice versa.
   Requirements
       - Complete Website application
   Benefits
       - Member access to Nethermore forums, event calendar and Vent server
 
Member
After a successful trial period, new members are promoted to this rank and are granted full membership in Nethermore.
   Requirements
       - Minimum of two weeks in guild as Initiate
       - Sponsor support of two senior guild members (Veteran or above)
   Benefits
       - All Initiate benefits plus...
       - First right of refusal over non-members for available raid spots (role specific)
       - Alts eligible for guild invite
       - Limited access to Guild Bank
 
Veteran
Members that participate and contribute in the guild family over an extended period of time may be promoted to Veteran.  The Veteran rank distinguishes those members with a long history in the guild.
   Requirements
       - Sponsor support of two senior guild members (Guardian or above)
   Benefits
       - All Member benefits plus…
       - Expanded Guild Bank access
       - Ability to offer guild invites to Member alts
       - Ability to sponsor Initiates for promotion to Member

Guardian
Some outstanding guild Veterans are occasionally promoted to the rank of Guardian, an act of recognition for their exemplary service to the guild.  The Guardian rank is not part of natural rank progression and is reserved for exceptional circumstances.  A Guardian serves as a role-model for the character, nature and behavior that is valued most in Nethermore.
   Requirements
       - Unanimous vote of Officer Council
   Benefits
       - All Veteran benefits plus…
       - Unlimited Guild Bank access
   Responsibilities
       - Lead by example in protecting the culture and tone of the guild

Officer
Nethermore is managed by a council of Officers.  Five people hold this position at any one time.  One of the five Officers is the Guild Master.
    Requirements
       - Nominated by Guild Master
       - Unanimous vote of Officer Council
   Benefits
       - All Guardian benefits plus…
       - Access to Nethermore Officer chat channels
   Responsibilities
       - Supervise an area of responsibility in guild service
       - Attend brief Officer meetings
       - Remove guild members as necessary