Titles¶
Title
Ancient Loremaster
It's astonishing what you find in old books. Look at this—nearly complete schematics for a war automaton, gathering dust because nobody here reads Zaliac.
Prerequisite You find a trove of forgotten books.
Title
Arena Fighter
You've never seen the showstopper? The move so brutal it was banned in the arena? Come closer and I'll show it to you.
Prerequisite You are victorious in battle in an arena or some other public contest of combat.
Title
Armed and Dangerous
I'm not picky. Any tool will suffice. A sword seems a most appropriate tool for this job.
Prerequisite You can't use kits, and you defeat five non-minion enemies using weapon abilities that don't have the Magic or Psionic keyword.
Title
Awakened
I was grappling with them, and when they died... I felt something happen. To me.
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature who has at least one ability with the Psionic keyword, such as a voiceless talker evolutionist.
Title
Back From the Grave
Hi! Remember me?
Prerequisite You die at the hands of your greatest foe, that foe still lives, and you aren't a [revenant](../ancestry/revenant.md).
Title
Battleaxe Diplomat
We seem to be equals in might and combat prowess. Perhaps we should bandy words awhile instead.
Prerequisite You gain the friendship or alliance of a creature you once battled.
Title
Battlefield Commander
Spells and shadows have their place, but it takes soldiers to hold the field.
Prerequisite You lead an army in battle and win.
Title
Blood Magic
Flow, blood, thou fiend's libation, and catch my foes in conflagration!
Prerequisite You participate in a Discover Lore project to learn forbidden knowledge.
Title
Brawler
We won't kill you. But you might wish we had.
Prerequisite You triumph in battle without killing any of your foes.
Title
Champion Competitor
Marduk uses the Beldoit Gambit! Avanna counters with the Iron Defense and goes on the attack! Marduk's last tower is knocked down! And just like that, we have a new... world... champion!
Prerequisite You beat the best in the world at a game or sport.
Title
City Rat
Stay out all night, visit the dives. Get in a fight, run from the cops. That's the real city.
Prerequisite You have spent at least five [respites](../rule/resource/respite.md) in a metropolis.
Title
Corsair
Haul down your flag or we'll burn you to the waterline!
Prerequisite You have the [Ship Captain](./ship-captain.md) title, and you sink or capture a ship of equal or greater [size](../rule/character/size.md) than your own.
Title
Delegator
They're all yours, buddy.
Prerequisite You are a [summoner](../class/summoner.md), and you strike a deal with your [portfolio's](../feature/summoner/level-1/portfolio.md) champion.
Title
Demigod
The ritual is complete. I feel your power flow through me. I am become a god! Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Prerequisite You have the [Godsworn](./godsworn.md) title, and hundreds of worshipful mortals complete a divine ritual in your name.
Title
Demon Slayer
F'lath v'korr en zaratha g'rrack.
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature with the Demon keyword, such as a soulraker hivequeen, or you are possessed by a demon.
Title
Diabolist
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature with the [Devil](../ancestry/devil.md) keyword, such as an archdevil, or you make a deal with a [devil](../ancestry/devil.md).
Title
Doomed
I don't know what it meant, but when I watched her die, I saw a vision. I watched her die and saw my own death. Am I losing my mind?
Prerequisite You aren't a [hakaan](../ancestry/hakaan.md) but have witnessed the death of a [hakaan](../ancestry/hakaan.md).
Title
Dragon Blooded
I stabbed the wyrm Axarthan in the heart and their silver blood washed over me, leaving me... as you see.
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature with the Dragon keyword, such as a gloom dragon.
Title
Dwarven Legionnaire
I have learned much. It might be your courage that inspires others. Watch your opponent's shield as well as their sword. And above all, stand fast, and do not yield.
Prerequisite You fight alongside three or more [dwarves](../ancestry/dwarf.md).
Title
Elemental Dabbler
Spirit of fire, I command you!
Prerequisite You defeat a creature with the Elemental keyword, such as a crux of fire.
Title
Enlightened
Don't you see? This world that seems so real to you is nothing but a game, and all the people merely pieces!
Prerequisite You learn a cosmic truth that alters your understanding of reality.
Title
Faction Member
In six months, I'll be running this place.
Prerequisite You join an army, guild, or similar organization.
Title
Faction Officer
If you want or need something, talk to me. I have a certain... influence in these parts.
Prerequisite You have the [Faction Member](./faction-member.md) title, and you greatly advance the faction's goals.
Title
Fey Friend
Do you enjoy the vintage? Yes, you can understand my tongue now. One does not drink at my table and leave unchanged.
Prerequisite You eat and drink with an elf [monarch](./monarch.md) or archfey.
Title
Fleet Admiral
All hail the Pirate Queen!
Prerequisite You have the [Corsair](./corsair.md) title, and you lead a fleet of at least three ships.
Title
Follower Types
When you attract a new follower, you decide on their name and ancestry, and choose what role they play in their service to you.
Title
Forsaken
The quest is done, the enemy is defeated, and the Blade of a Thousand Years has passed from our hands. What do we do with the rest of our lives?
Prerequisite Your party loses, destroys, or otherwise parts with an artifact.
Title
Giant Slayer
Come back here, puny one, and let me crush you!
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature with the Giant keyword, such as a fire giant chief.
Title
Godsworn
He seemed like he needed help! Now the dead speak to me. I think maybe that old man was more than he appeared.
Prerequisite You do a favor for an agent of a god or [saint](../rule/world/saint.md), or promise to do so.
Title
Heist Hero
Everybody know their assignments? All right, let's go.
Prerequisite You have the [Troupe Leading Player](./troupe-leading-player.md) title, and you have used planning and teamwork to execute a theft that went (reasonably) according to plan.
Title
High Summoner of the Circle
As I was taught, so I pass on to you.
Prerequisite You are a [summoner](../class/summoner.md), and you teach someone how to call forth two or more minions from your [portfolio](../feature/summoner/level-1/portfolio.md).
Title
Knight
Kneel, heroes. Arise, knights of Tor, and may your swords be ever sharp in our service.
Prerequisite A [noble](../culture/noble.md) or [monarch](./monarch.md) grants you knighthood or a similar rank.
Title
Local Hero
Your coin won't spend here. The Heroes of Gravesford drink for free in this tavern!
Prerequisite You save a community from certain destruction.
Title
Maestro
When I saw the bloodstained manuscript under Fellwander's arm, I knew his quest for the Opera was over—and with it, his chance for redemption.
Prerequisite You visit the realms of gods, [devils](../ancestry/devil.md), or other immortal beings and hear a note of the Music of Creation.
Title
Mage Hunter
Their power is dangerous. Unnatural. Someone needs to do something.
Prerequisite You defeat three leader or solo creatures who each have at least one ability with the Magic keyword.
Title
Marshal
I said you had twenty-four hours to leave town. That was... what, about twenty-four hours ago?
Prerequisite You join an organization that hunts criminals, such as the Far Mariners (see [Orden](../rule/world/orden.md) and the Timescape in Chapter 1: [The Basics](../../Read/heroes/the-basics.md)), or you are deputized to act for the local authorities.
Title
Master Crafter
The sword Vanartha has been remade, mightier now than on the day it was forged.
Prerequisite You complete a downtime project to imbue armor, an [implement](../rule/treasure/implement.md), or a weapon with a 9th-level [enhancement](../rule/treasure/enhancement.md).
Title
Master Librarian
You want to know the exact coordinates of the Gem of the Waves shipwreck? I came across that just the other day in an unpublished memoir of its second mate. Let me get that for you.
Prerequisite You have the [Ancient Loremaster](./ancient-loremaster.md) title, and you have completed a Discover Lore project to learn lost knowledge or forbidden knowledge.
Title
Monarch
The tyrant is dead! Long live the new king!
Prerequisite You or a member of your party becomes the [monarch](./monarch.md) of a nation.
Title
Monster Bane
You dare mock Blunwin Mousebane? You think my deed trivial? Ah, but you didn't see the size of the mouse!
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature with a [Reason](../rule/character/reason.md) score of −2 or lower, such as an arixx.
Title
Noble
Technically, I'm called Lord Morninghill these days. I did a little favor for Duke Kenway at the Battle of Black Forest.
Prerequisite A [monarch](./monarch.md) or important [noble](../culture/noble.md) grants you a [noble](../culture/noble.md) rank.
Title
Owed a Favor
The Guild's gratitude knows no bounds! We'll repay you in any way we can... short of actually paying you.
Prerequisite You successfully perform a service for a powerful faction.
Title
Peace Bringer
There goes Diana, peace bringer. She has won many a victory with her sword, but her greatest deed was convincing two nations to stop fighting.
Prerequisite You conduct a successful negotiation on which the fate of a nation or a world stands.
Title
Planar Voyager
I've seen skywhales floating above the seas of Primordius. I've seen star freighters dancing around the moons of Axiom. So I guess you're right, I'm not from around these parts.
Prerequisite You voyage in strange vehicles on different worlds.
Title
Presumed Dead
But... you're dead. We went to your funeral.
Prerequisite You die in a way that prevents your body from being recovered or examined (for instance, by falling off a cliff).
Title
Ratcatcher
I like fighting these little guys. Means I don't have to waste money on a helmet.
Prerequisite You defeat a leader or solo creature who is [size](../rule/character/size.md) 1S or smaller, such as a goblin [monarch](./monarch.md).
Title
Reborn
I remember this world. I suppose my task is not yet complete.
Prerequisite You died in glorious battle while on a quest for a higher power.
Title
Ringleader
Don't worry. I've got a guy.
Prerequisite You complete three downtime projects during the same [respite](../rule/resource/respite.md) with the help of [followers](../rule/general/follower.md) or minions.
Title
Safeguarded
They risk their lives for me because I risk my life for theirs. This fight belongs to all of us!
Prerequisite You earn a noble rank or earn the favor of a knight's guild.
Title
Saved for a Worse Fate
Drink this. You'll need all your strength for what lies ahead!
Prerequisite The entire party is killed or captured by sapient foes.
Title
Scarred
Last time we fought, I gave you a little token to remember me by... now it appears you need another reminder of my power.
Prerequisite An enemy leader or solo creature reduces you to 0 [Stamina](../rule/health/stamina.md).
Title
Ship Captain
Up anchor, shipmates! 'Tisn't gold but glory we seek!
Prerequisite You acquire a ship, airship, or similar vessel.
Title
Siege Breaker
Best way to deal with a castle siege? Be on the outside.
Prerequisite You have the [Battlefield Commander](./battlefield-commander.md) title, and you lead the defense of a settlement or fortification.
Title
Sigilwright
Let's find out who's on the other side of the circle.
Prerequisite You complete a ritual to summon a non-minion entity using a summoning circle you drew.
Title
Special Agent
And this is interesting... if you twist the third button on your overcoat no, don't do it now!
Prerequisite A spymaster gives you an important secret mission.
Title
Stronghold
Many followers stay at a stronghold, which is a home base you designate and can change. Your stronghold is typically a location shared by your fellow heroes. It could be a few rooms at an inn in a sleepy village, an old castle you claimed after clearing it of monsters, or a fleet of sailing ships.
Title
Summoner Successor
When their leader fell, they started listening to me for some reason.
Prerequisite You can't use the [Call Forth](../feature/ability/summoner/level-1/call-forth.md) ability, and you defeat a leader or solo creature with a Summon or Call Forth ability, such as a [high elf](../ancestry/high-elf.md) ordinator.
Title
Sworn Hunter
I will follow you to the ends of the earth—just so I can kick you off the edge.
Prerequisite You have the [Marshal](./marshal.md) title, and you take down an entire criminal organization.
Title
Teacher
Someday, I'll understand how peeling these carrots for dinner relates to my elementalist training.
Prerequisite You train or command at least three lower-level members of your class.
Title
Theoretical Warrior
I've read about this tactic in books—it looks fairly straightforward.
Prerequisite You have the [Master Librarian](./master-librarian.md) title, and you complete a Learn From a Master project with a project goal of 1,000.
Title
Tireless
To reach Giant's Foot by dawn, we'll have to run every step of the way. Let's get moving.
Prerequisite You have the [Unstoppable](./unstoppable.md) title, and you make or assist on a [test](../rule/test/test.md) as part of a [montage test](../rule/test/montage-test.md) that obtains a full success.
Title
Troupe Leading Player
We're actors! We're the opposite of people!
Prerequisite The party has successfully performed as a troupe of actors, circus performers, or other entertainers.
Title
Unchained
I'll never get away with it? My dear, I already have.
Prerequisite You have the [Heist Hero](./heist-hero.md) title, and you have stolen a precious object or escaped from captivity while evading guards of 8th level or higher.
Title
Undead Slain
No, I didn't get bitten. And yes, I'm fine!
Prerequisite You are killed by an undead creature.
Title
Unstoppable
I seen the goblin king run 'im through with a spear. Then I seen 'im pull 'imself back up, spear still in 'im, and headbutt the goblin king... then he pulls out the spear and throws it on the goblin king's corpse.
Prerequisite You defeat a foe while at or below 0 [Stamina](../rule/health/stamina.md).