Basic Information on the ranks and classes.

  Classes and Ranks

    Instead of being judged by color and size alone, the dragons of Eien are judged by the strength of their will to succeed and their valor in battle. While generalities  such as the fact that most greens and blues are 3^rd class, exceptions are always possible and encouraged.  Ranks are in place amongst the 3 classes as steps for dragons and riders to climb so they can reach the pinnacle of their abilities. The higher the Rank in a Class the more leadership one has in that Class. It is possible to move from class to class, but for a 3^rd class to make it to 1^st class is very rare, but still possible.

.   3^rd class dragons are the main body of a Vale and vital to a fighting wing. Without them their would be no fighters and thus no Wing. Though smaller and somewhat dumber, requiring mortal assistance to follow instructions, 3^rd classes are very courageous. 

1^st rank 3^rd class~ Wingseconds, Wingthirds, and Training Jrs.  (assisting the  Training Master)

2^nd rank 3^rd class~ Wingthirds, Training Jrs. Travelers

3^rd rank 3^rd class~ (called the Masi~ MAY-sigh~) Can only be Wingriders.

   2^nd class dragons are smarter and are generally characterized by their ram horns. Some have spiral horns with a hook on the end, which can curve up or down. This class is the least restricting, any dragon can do anything, from Wingrider to Wingleader. For 2^nd classes the sky is no longer the limit.

1^st rank 2^nd class~ Wingleaders for any level below theirs. Wingseconds, Trainingmasters.

2^nd rank 2^nd class ~ Wingseconds, Travelers, Wingriders.

   1^st  class dragons are just that, first class.  As intelligent as any human or elf,  the 1^{st '}s  are the ultimate leaders and decision makers, though there is always a representative for every color when the Dragon Council roles around.  Only a 1^st can be Vale-leader or the Lady of the Vale.

1^st rank 1^st class~ Very rare, they can be Vale-leader or Lady, maybe Wingleader if there are more then two.

2^nd rank 1^st class~  Wingleaders and Wingseconds.

3^rd rank 1^st class~ Traveler, Wingseconds, or a Wingrider if so desired.

           Color standings and the class at birth

    While not binding, a dragon is born with a class, and starts at 3^rd  rank. Unless of course the dragon wants to go down all the way to the Masi level.

                                 3^rd class                                2^nd class                  1^st class

                                Blue                                        Copper                                   Gold

                                Green                                     Brass                                        Silver

                                Red                                         Two-tone                               Ice

                                Purple                                     White                                     Black