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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20-37 | Rural | The character is known within a small, local community or settlement, or known to many within an obscure regional 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 |
| 38-53 | Local | The character is known within a larger, local community, communities or settlement, or known to all within an obscure 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. | Low Noble (without titles), Skilled or veteran Knights. |
| 54-65 | Regional | The character is known within a small region comprised of both small and large settlements, or known to many within a regional 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 |
| 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 regional 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 |
| 76-85 | Respected | The character is known to many throughout many regions or an entire nation, or known to many within a major organization, guild or religion. | A skilled healer whose knowledge is sought after far and wide. An honorable paladin of a major religion. | Marquis/Marquise |
| 86-93 | Renowned | The character is known to all throughout the entire nation, or known to all within a major 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 |
| 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 organization, guild or religion. | King/Queen | |
| 98 | Illustrious | The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents, or known to all within a worldwide organization, guild or religion. | Emperor | |
| 99 | Legendary | The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents. | ||
| 100 | Mythical |