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Renown represents how well-known and respected a character is in the world.  
Renown represents how well-known and respected a character is in the world. It can be gained through various deeds, accomplishments, or connections, and is often linked to a character social status, but not always. Renown is more dynamic and can change as the character's adventures unfold. Characters can gain or lose renown based on their actions and decisions.


It can be gained through various deeds, accomplishments, or connections. Players can choose their character's level of renown and must create a backstory that justifies it.
Characters with different backgrounds and roles can have varying levels of renown, regardless of their social status or wealth. A humble bard might have high renown due to their songs and stories, while a noble might have low renown if they haven't achieved much. Players can choose their character's level of renown, but must create a backstory that justifies it.


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! d100 !! Level of Renown !! Description || Examples || Aristocratic Examples
! d100 !! Level of Renown !! Description || Examples || Aristocratic Examples || Real World Swedish Examples
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| 1-19 || Unknown || The character is completely unknown, having never done anything remarkable. || A farmhand in a remote village. A reclusive hermit in the wilderness. A street urchin in a sprawling city. || Serfs, Slaves, Servants
| 1-19 || Unknown || The character is completely unknown, having never done anything remarkable. || A farmhand in a remote village. A reclusive hermit in the wilderness. A street urchin in a sprawling city. || Serfs, Slaves, Servants || Mikael Strömqvist, an unknown teacher's assistant
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| 20-37 || Rural || The character is known within a small, local community or settlement. || The local blacksmith in a hamlet. A skilled hunter in a forest settlement. The village healer in a secluded valley. ||  
| 20-37 || Rural || The character is known within a small local settlement, or known to many within an obscure community, organization, guild or religion. || The local blacksmith in a hamlet. A skilled hunter in a forest settlement. The village healer in a secluded valley. || Knights || Pundar-Conny, an A-lagare sitting by the local hemköp.
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| 38-53 || Local || The character is known within a larger, local community, communities or settlement, like a city, town or a group of villages, or a regional organization, guild or religion. || The mayor of a small town. A renowned tavern owner in the city's center. A famous minstrel performing in local inns.
| 38-53 || Local || The character is known within a larger local settlement or a few small local settlements, or known to all within an obscure community, organization, guild or religion. || The mayor of a small town. A renowned tavern owner in the city's center. A famous minstrel performing in local inns. || Low Noble (without titles), Skilled or veteran Knights. || Keramik Lena, Pizzabagaren Bosse som ägt den lokala pizzerian i 30 år.  
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| 54-65 || Regional || The character is known within a small region comprised of both small and large settlements. || The captain of the city guard in a region. A successful merchant with trade networks. A celebrated historian with published works.
| 54-65 || Regional || The character is known within a small region comprised of both small and large settlements, or known to many within a minor community, organization, guild or religion. || The captain of the city guard in a region. A successful merchant with trade networks. A celebrated historian with published works. || Baron/Baroness || Emil "HeatoN" Christensen, Lewi Pethrus
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| 66-75 || Notable || The character is known within a larger region or regions comprised of many small and large settlements. || A noble knight and winner of a tournament. A skilled wizard in a magical academy. A famous diplomat representing the realm.
| 66-75 || Notable || The character is known within a larger region or regions comprised of many small and large settlements, or known to all within a minor community, organization, guild or religion. || A noble knight and winner of a tournament. A skilled wizard in a magical academy. A famous diplomat representing the realm. || Count/Countess || Hans "Dolph" Lundgren
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| 76-85 || Respected || The character is known to many throughout many regions or an entire nation. || A skilled healer whose knowledge is sought after far and wide. An honorable paladin of a major religion.  
| 76-85 || Respected || The character is known to many throughout many regions or an entire nation, or known to many within a major community, organization, guild or religion. || A skilled healer whose knowledge is sought after far and wide. An honorable paladin of a major religion. || Marquis/Marquise ||  Leif G.W. Persson
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| 86-93 || Renowned || The character is known to all throughout the entire nation. || Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess
| 86-93 || Renowned || The character is known to all throughout the entire nation, or known to all within a major community, organization, guild or religion. || A renowned adventurer with epic deeds. A beloved queen known for her rule. A masterful artist with a following. || Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess || Kronprinsessan Victoria, Pernilla Wahlgren
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| 94-97 || Eminent || The character is known to many within several regions and nations, and even entire continents. || King/Queen
| 94-97 || Eminent || The character is known to many within several regions and nations, and even entire continents, or known to many within a worldwide community, organization, guild or religion. || An archmage who leads a Mage Council. A heroic general who saved the realm. A deity within a major pantheon. || King/Queen || Carl XVI Gustaf, Sasha Grey,
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| 98 || Illustrious || The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents. || , Emperor
| 98 || Illustrious || The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents, or known to all within a worldwide community, organization, guild or religion. || The High King who rules over several kingdoms. The ruling celestial deity of a major pantheon. || Emperor || Vladimir Putin, Napoleon Bonaparte, Jeanne d'Arc.
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| 99 || Legendary || The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents.
| 99 || Legendary || The character is known to all within almost all regions, nations, and continents. || A fabled knight who conquered ancient dragons. An ancient lich that attempted to conquer the whole world. ||  || Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler, Arthur Pendragon, Robin Hood
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| 100 || Mythical || Emperor
| 100 || Mythical || The character is known to almost all within all regions, nations and continents. || The ruler of Kronopolis. A creator deity of the world. ||  || Jesus of Nazareth. Muhammed.
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 12 October 2023

Renown represents how well-known and respected a character is in the world. It can be gained through various deeds, accomplishments, or connections, and is often linked to a character social status, but not always. Renown is more dynamic and can change as the character's adventures unfold. Characters can gain or lose renown based on their actions and decisions.

Characters with different backgrounds and roles can have varying levels of renown, regardless of their social status or wealth. A humble bard might have high renown due to their songs and stories, while a noble might have low renown if they haven't achieved much. Players can choose their character's level of renown, but must create a backstory that justifies it.

d100 Level of Renown Description Examples Aristocratic Examples Real World Swedish Examples
1-19 Unknown The character is completely unknown, having never done anything remarkable. A farmhand in a remote village. A reclusive hermit in the wilderness. A street urchin in a sprawling city. Serfs, Slaves, Servants Mikael Strömqvist, an unknown teacher's assistant
20-37 Rural The character is known within a small local settlement, or known to many within an obscure community, organization, guild or religion. The local blacksmith in a hamlet. A skilled hunter in a forest settlement. The village healer in a secluded valley. Knights Pundar-Conny, an A-lagare sitting by the local hemköp.
38-53 Local The character is known within a larger local settlement or a few small local settlements, or known to all within an obscure community, organization, guild or religion. The mayor of a small town. A renowned tavern owner in the city's center. A famous minstrel performing in local inns. Low Noble (without titles), Skilled or veteran Knights. Keramik Lena, Pizzabagaren Bosse som ägt den lokala pizzerian i 30 år.
54-65 Regional The character is known within a small region comprised of both small and large settlements, or known to many within a minor community, organization, guild or religion. The captain of the city guard in a region. A successful merchant with trade networks. A celebrated historian with published works. Baron/Baroness Emil "HeatoN" Christensen, Lewi Pethrus
66-75 Notable The character is known within a larger region or regions comprised of many small and large settlements, or known to all within a minor community, organization, guild or religion. A noble knight and winner of a tournament. A skilled wizard in a magical academy. A famous diplomat representing the realm. Count/Countess Hans "Dolph" Lundgren
76-85 Respected The character is known to many throughout many regions or an entire nation, or known to many within a major community, organization, guild or religion. A skilled healer whose knowledge is sought after far and wide. An honorable paladin of a major religion. Marquis/Marquise Leif G.W. Persson
86-93 Renowned The character is known to all throughout the entire nation, or known to all within a major community, organization, guild or religion. A renowned adventurer with epic deeds. A beloved queen known for her rule. A masterful artist with a following. Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess Kronprinsessan Victoria, Pernilla Wahlgren
94-97 Eminent The character is known to many within several regions and nations, and even entire continents, or known to many within a worldwide community, organization, guild or religion. An archmage who leads a Mage Council. A heroic general who saved the realm. A deity within a major pantheon. King/Queen Carl XVI Gustaf, Sasha Grey,
98 Illustrious The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents, or known to all within a worldwide community, organization, guild or religion. The High King who rules over several kingdoms. The ruling celestial deity of a major pantheon. Emperor Vladimir Putin, Napoleon Bonaparte, Jeanne d'Arc.
99 Legendary The character is known to all within almost all regions, nations, and continents. A fabled knight who conquered ancient dragons. An ancient lich that attempted to conquer the whole world. Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler, Arthur Pendragon, Robin Hood
100 Mythical The character is known to almost all within all regions, nations and continents. The ruler of Kronopolis. A creator deity of the world. Jesus of Nazareth. Muhammed.