Renown represents how well-known and respected a character is in the world.
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.
d100 | Level of Renown | Description | Examples | Aristocratic 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 |
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. | Knights |
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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess | |
94-97 | Eminent | The character is known to many within several regions and nations, and even entire continents. | King/Queen | |
98 | Illustrious | The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents. | Emperor | |
99 | Legendary | The character is known to all within many regions, nations, and continents. | ||
100 | Mythical | Emperor |