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Overview
The Echelon Rank system allows players to advance their character’s rank by earning Echelon Points (EP) through creative gameplay. Each rank unlocks unique bonuses and rewards, as listed below. Riders and their horses can level up by creating artworks and literature depicting them in activities such as specialties, the living story, magic prompts, or developing their character's personal story. It should be noted that alternate universe works do not earn EP.
Echelon Points must be recorded in an EP Tracker. Trackers can be kept in various formats (such as sta.sh, journals, or websites) as long as each entry links to the original work. If the admin team has trouble verifying your total, you may be asked to adjust your tracker layout.
Rank advancements require admin approval. You can find the link to the approval thread and the required rank-up form below.
Form
Link to Rider or Horse Import:
Link to Rider or Horse Tracker:
Proof of Last Rank Approval/Denial: (Link to admin comment)
New Rank:
Redeeming Bonus: (Rank specific bonuses such as +5 stat or a new specialty.)
Reply HERE with the form to submit your horse or rider for their next rank.
Rider Ranks
Rider Ranks
Untrained | 0 EP
75% failure rate in all specialties.
Initiate | 50 EP
25% failure rate in the rider's chosen specialties.
Rookie | 100 Points EP
0% failure rate in the rider's chosen specialties.
Novice | 200 Points EP
Provides a +3 EP bonus to other riders depicted in the same work.
Journeyman | 300 EP
Riders may now register a Brand with the group.
Riders specializing in Farming, Fishing, Herding, Hunting, or Scouting may use two horses per specialty entry.
Riders specializing in Horse Husbandry may submit up to 4 pairings per month.
Riders specializing in Racing may depict an additional horse and rider pair per work, for a total of 4 pairs.
Expert | 400 EP
Rider may select a third specialty.
Rider gains an extra companion slot.
Master | 500 EP
Player unlocks an additional rider slot.
Mount Ranks
Mount Ranks
Feral | 0 EP
May only be trained in up to two specialties.
Companion | 50 EP
May be trained in all specialties.
Adept | 100 Points EP
May roll for twins, but with health risks (e.g., must use fertility supplements).
Grants +5 to a stat of the owner's choice.
Tried and True | 200 Points EP
Provides a +3 EP bonus to other horses depicted in the same work.
Veteran | 300 EP
May roll for twins with no health risks.
Grants +5 to a stat of the owner's choice.
Legendary | 400 EP
Jibitas and Haspars unlock a rare semi-custom Jibita or Haspar.
Tatakhs unlock a rare semi-custom Tatakh.
Horse gains an extra companion slot.
Longma | 500 EP
Unlimited breeding slots for Jibitas and Haspars.
Adds 10 breeding slots for Tatakh Minis.
Grants +5 to all stats.
Creating a Tracker
Creating a Tracker
Tracker Rules/Additional Info
Trackers must include direct links to earn work type bonus points. (Ex: Link to speciality entry submission comment.)
Events must be listed by their name and prompt title and or number to earn bonus points. (Example: Stating "LS: Chapter 3 Part 1: A New Order" instead of simply writing "Living Story."
Tracker Examples:
Echelon System
Echelon System
Information
Characters do not start earning EP until after their import has been uploaded to the official import account. Works uploaded before the import will not count.
Points for collaborative works are counted as a group total.
Chibi, overly simplified, or works smaller than 300 x 300 px will receive half points.
Berserker/Shape-shifting Forms can earn points, but they’re only allowed in Specialty Entries when permitted by the Hyena Companion. They can’t be used for other entries, prompts, or similar activities.
All works must be original. Recolors, bases, and line arts not provided by the group will not count for EP.
Alternate universe (AU) works will not count for EP.
Living Story bonuses count regardless of when a work was created or uploaded.
Quest bonuses count regardless of when a work was created or uploaded.
Novice, Tried and True, and Companion bonus points count retroactively.
Comic & EP Sheet Notes
Each panel is counted individually for EP.
Each panel or individual EP entry should be easily identifiable in your tracker.
The following bonuses can apply to each applicable panel individually: personal work, collaboration, horse & rider depicted, tried and true horse, novice rider, caribou, and jackalope. For example, if a novice rider appears in panels one and three but not in panel two, the bonus will only apply to panels one and three.
All other bonuses do not stack across panels.
Artworks
Artworks
Sketches
Sketches
Sketches are the simplest way to earn EP, limited to headshot, partial body, or full body categories. To count, a sketch must have clean lines, clear shapes, and enough detail to make the subject easy to recognize, even without shading or color.
The example below lacks detail and isn’t recognizable enough, so it doesn’t qualify for EP. The lines don’t clearly capture the character’s shape or features, making it hard to identify without additional shading or color.
The example below is detailed and recognizable, qualifying it for EP. Clear lines capture the character's shape and unique features, making it easy to identify even without shading or color.
Art by Kurrumin.
Abstract Background (1 EP)
Abstract Background (1 EP)
These backgrounds are made from custom textures, simple shapes, or painted colors and gradients. While use of stamp brushes is fine, there must be significant alterations made to ensure the background is unique. These also include backgrounds that only depict a simple sky, bokeh effects, etc.
Art by Muddchi, NimblePickle, and Nin-Kel.
Rendered scenic Background (6 EP)
Rendered scenic Background (6 EP)
These backgrounds are rich and realistic, filled with detailed elements like plants, rocks, and buildings. Shading and colors show light and shadow, adding depth. The details combine to create a lively atmosphere and set the mood of the scene.
Rendered shading (4 EP)
Rendered shading (4 EP)
The rider and horse must have detailed shading with highlights, light reflections, and multiple layers of shadows to add depth—shadows on the ground don't count. This should show some technical skill.
Art by Sevrn and KalasinSeymour.
Simple Animation (2 EP)
Simple Animation (2 EP)
Simple animation focuses on minor, subtle movements without significant body or limb motion. This includes actions like blinking, a tail flick, an ear twitch, or a slight head tilt. Background animations also count, such as moving grass, a sparkle of light, or a slight ripple in water.
Examples to be added. Please contact the group if you have any you are willing to provide!
Intermediate Animation (5 ep)
Intermediate Animation (5 ep)
An intermediate animation typically includes 2+ smaller areas of animation such as the mane and tail of a horse moving significantly, or one major limb being animated such as a head toss, pawing, or hand reaching and grasping. Background animations also count, such as a book falling off a table or a pot bubbling on the stove.
Examples to be added. Please contact the group if you have any you are willing to provide!
Complex Animation (10 EP)
Complex Animation (10 EP)
Complex animation involves major movements of a character's body and limbs, such as running, jumping, or dancing—any action with extensive motion. Background animation also counts, such as flowing water, moving trees, or shifting shadows that align with the character’s major movements.
Art by Tauriiga.
Literature
Literature
100 Words = 1 EP
Riders and horses must be consistently mentioned throughout the work to earn points. While they don’t need to appear in every paragraph, a character cannot count for 2,200 words if they only appear in 200 words of the story. In roleplays, word counts are shared and include everyone's contributions, not just your own.
Work Type Bonuses
An artwork or literature piece can only one of the following bonus types, they do not stack.
Work Type Bonuses
An artwork or literature piece can only one of the following bonus types, they do not stack.
Training (1 EP)
Training (1 EP)
The training bonus applies to works showing a horse being trained in a specialty. It only applies to the horse, not the rider, and the training must be approved and listed on the horse's import to count.
Magic Prompt (4 EP)
Magic Prompt (4 EP)
The magic prompt bonus only applies to the rider becoming a mage, not to horses or other riders shown. The specific prompt used must be listed and the submission comment link is required.
Specialty Prompt (4 EP)
Specialty Prompt (4 EP)
The specialty prompt bonus applies to both the rider and horse taking part. The specific prompt used must be listed and the submission comment link is required.
Group Event (2 EP)
Group Event (2 EP)
This bonus applies to works created for the group sanctioned events. Points apply only to works created for the event and uploaded during its timeframe. The character must be actively participating in the event, and the submission comment link is required.
Living Story (2 EP)
Living Story (2 EP)
This bonus applies to works created for the Living Story. Submissions must specify the exact prompt used. (Ex. "Living Story: Chapter 1 - Crypts of the Old World" or "Chapter 3 - Optional Prompt 3")
Specialty Entry (2 EP)
Specialty Entry (2 EP)
This bonus applies to specialty entries. The character must be actively participating in the specialty, and the submission comment link is required.
Quest Entry (2 EP)
Quest Entry (2 EP)
This bonus applies to questing entries. The character must be actively participating in the quest. Submissions must specify the exact prompt used. (Ex. "Quest: Terracotta Treasures")
Additional Bonuses
An artwork or literature piece can have multiple of the following bonuses, but not all of them stack.
Additional Bonuses
An artwork or literature piece can have multiple of the following bonuses, but not all of them stack.
Personal Work (1 EP)
Personal Work (1 EP)
This bonus applies to works created solely by yourself.
Collaborated Work (2 EP)
Collaborated Work (2 EP)
This bonus applies to collaborative works created with another person, but only if you were one of the participants in the collaboration. Each person’s contribution must be listed, and it can apply to artwork, literature, and roleplays.
Horse & Rider (2 EP)
Horse & Rider (2 EP)
This bonus is awarded when the work includes both a rider and a horse.
Novice Rider (3 EP)
Novice Rider (3 EP)
Riders with the Novice rank give a +3 EP bonus to all other riders in the work. This bonus does not apply to the rider providing it. Does not stack.
Tried & True (3 EP)
Tried & True (3 EP)
Horses with the Tried & True rank give a +3 EP bonus to all other horses in the work. This bonus does not apply to the horse providing it. Does not stack.
Caribou Companion (2 EP)
Caribou Companion (2 EP)
This rider companion provides a +2 EP to works that depict snow. Bonus applies to all riders and horses in the work.
Jackalope Companion (2 EP)
Jackalope Companion (2 EP)
This horse companion provides a +2 EP to works where a jackalope is depicted. Bonus applies to all riders and horses in the work.
Yule Pastry (2 EP)
Yule Pastry (2 EP)
Found during the Yuletide Festival. Gift this to a friend for them to enjoy! Both players receive +2 EP to a chosen rider or horse. Transfer the pastry at the Kesh then use the admin comment as proof to apply the EP to your chosen character in the Apply Items thread at the Kesh. Please note the amount of yule pastries applied to the character along with the total EP they have from the pastries on your tracker.
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