Hierarchy
The canonical realm and bloodline hierarchy. Witches use the same ranks, promotion requirements, and leadership permissions as other races.
Emperor / Empress
Creators and final stewards of Primal District canon, system governance, and realm-wide law.
Authority
- Approve or retire canon
- Appoint Oathbound owners
- Resolve cross-bloodline disputes
- Authorize realm-wide events
Oathbound I
Primary bloodline owner and first authority over lineage canon, inductions, and leadership.
Authority
- Lead the bloodline
- Induct members
- Appoint Covenant Wardens and Veinholders
- Approve internal lineage law
Oathbound II
Secondary bloodline owner, equal custodian of continuity and acting authority when Oathbound I is absent.
Authority
- Induct members
- Co-govern the bloodline
- Confirm appointments
- Maintain succession continuity
Vein Regent
Senior governor responsible for bloodline operations, ceremonies, and coordination across Covenants.
Authority
- Coordinate Covenants
- Lead ceremonies
- Mentor Wardens
- Administer internal hearings
Covenant Warden
Leader of a Covenant, responsible for its members, doctrine, training, and roleplay direction.
Authority
- Lead one Covenant
- Recommend promotions
- Organize training and missions
- Report to the Vein Regent
Veinholder
Keeper of a Veinhold and its dynastic traditions, records, and member welfare.
Authority
- Lead one Veinhold
- Maintain house records
- Sponsor Initiates
- Set house customs
Dreadsworn
Trusted officer, enforcer, and field leader proven in conflict and bloodline service.
Authority
- Lead field groups
- Enforce internal rulings
- Train junior members
- Guard bloodline assets
Riftbound
Veteran member trusted with advanced rites, dangerous assignments, and lineage secrets.
Authority
- Access advanced rites
- Mentor Blooded members
- Serve on missions
- Advise Veinholders
Blooded
A fully accepted member who has completed induction and earned standing within the lineage.
Authority
- Represent the bloodline
- Join Covenants and Veinholds
- Participate in rites
- Sponsor roleplay scenes
Initiate
A probationary member learning the bloodline's laws, history, and expectations before full acceptance.
Authority
- Attend public training
- Learn bloodline lore
- Complete initiation tasks
- Request sponsorship