The Orders are run in a manner not dissimilar to a large family, the parental deity acting as guide and protector to the flock. When you join an Order you will gain the lowest of ranks, that of Worshipper. Your Patron will elevate you or demote you according to your loyalty and actions - powers become available as you rise in rank within the Order, though this is considered less important than the honour gained from the esteem of your divine patron.
1. Worshipper
2. Believer
3. Follower
4. Novice
5. Accepted equivalent to Rank 1 of the Divine Protector
6. Junior Priest/Priestess
7. Priest/Priestess equivalent to Rank 4 of the Divine Protector
8. Senior Priestess 9. High Priest/Priestess
10. Amyrlin. equivalent to Rank 8 of the Divine Protector
Amyrlin is the leader of a patron. Elected for life by the Goddess, The Amyrlin has, theoretically, supreme authority among the Order and ranks as the equal of a king or queen of a kingdom. The Amyrlin is always an Iys Shedai.
The rank of Amyrlin Seat is bestowed on one follower alone. It signifies an unbreakable bond between god and mortal.
The equivalence between different Orders are measured according to the power one can master. Normally, one who worships one God/Goddess also follows His/Her Divine Gem or one which bonds with the God/Goddess. But one who is a member of Divine Order is not necessary a follower of a God/Goddess.
