Path of the Master

Qualifications

Unlike the Sisters of the other two Paths, the highest ranking member may be Chosen to succeed the Grandmaster, as only one who is skilled in both aspects can effectively lead the Sisterhood.

Ranks

Earth

Quicksilver

She is named for her mastery over speed spells. She is trusted with the tools of her Path. She cares for Earth-talented children.

Forestdancer

These women have been promoted from among the ranks of the Quicksilvers. She aids the Wolfriders in finding students trained in both skills. She has the same skills as the Sorceress Path, with at least a minor ability to understand languages.

Wolfrider

This is the most bizarre rank in that it is possible, though it isn't common, to go from apprentice to Wolfrider. Wolfriders are named for the naerwolves they rider A sister does not Choose her naerwolf companion; the naerwolf Chooses her. No one knows for sure how or why, but it happens. This is the only way to achieve this rank.

Air

Falcon

To obtain the Master Path version of this rank, a young girl needs to demonstrate the ability the ability to create 'wings', thus signifying the ability to 'fly'. It isn't really flying; more like gliding on wind currents or floating. Her duty is to create amulets of protection. These may be given to Sisters that are going out wandering or sold to raise money. She may take on an exceptionally talented girl and train her as an apprentice.

Cloudrunner

They are promoted from among the ranks of the Falcons. They enchant blades among other items used by the Sisterhood. === Windrider === Promoted from among the ranks of the Cloudrunners , this is the highest rank among the air elements. They train Falcons in the art of enchantments.

Fire

Stoneburner

Their powers deal with the forging of weapons. Even without a Cloudrunner's enchantment the blades hold a little magic of their own. Their name has a duel meaning: a reference to the glowing of the forge and the ability to, literally, burn stone. Many Stoneburners stay in this rank despite having achieved the power and ability to progress upward to become Firedancers. They simply don't feel the urge towards combat or doing anything more than creating. There's nothing wrong with it and it is an honourable occupation.

Starblade

It's possible, on Mater's Path, to go from apprentice to Starblade, as many Stoneburners stay there. Those who hold this rank use the distinctive weapon of the same name rather than the more traditional kaneth utilized by the rest of the Sisterhood. They are, of course, trained to use both weapons but those who achieve this rank are the only ones who are permitted to use and carry this weapon. Even after promotion to the rank of Firedancer they may continue to use it if they wish.

Firedancer

These Starblades have proven themselves worthy of promotion.

Water

Wavedancer

They have an aversion to bright light. They use an object to focus their power. They rarely leave the confines of the Sisterhood and avoid outsiders until they have better control over their abilities.

Chanter

These Wavedancers have gained enough control over their volatile magic to rise up in rank. They take it upon themselves to care for all the children in the Sisterhood, sharing this duty with the of their counterparts on the Path of the Sorceress and the Quicksilvers.

Singer

These are Chanters who have progressed in their power enough to achieve the highest rank on their Path. Their powers tend to be linked to their emotions.