Server Politics

# Politics

Here at GuildClash we don't make it a habit to talk about politics, but we do make sure that when all things are considered you understand how OUR politics are run. Below you will find key information relevant to how the ranking ladder of authority works here.

## Staff

Our staff team is comprised of a series of individuals that are comitted and involved with the server in various ways via leadership roles (e.g. kings, mayors, guild masters, etc.) or by just helping out however they can. *(See Staff for more information)* In order to become a staff member you must first obtain the rank of S-Class Mage in order to be eligible for promotion and certain high level jobs around the server. *(See FAQ for more information)*

## S-Class Mage

The elite of the elite. The best Mages a Guild/Town/Nation have to offer to the world of GuildClash. An in-Game rank that once obtained, will allow you to become eligible for various leadership positions around the server including but not limited to: Moderator/Admin, Guild Master, and even King/Mayor. (*See S-Class Mage for more information*)

## Council of GuildMasters

The highest ranking group of officials on the server, the Council of GuildMasters serves as the governing body of decision makers in all the land of GuildClash. Any and all laws that affect the Nations of GuildClash come from this governing body. For more information (*See Council of GuildMasters for more information*)

## Ranks

*ALL in-game ranks require status of S-Class Mage in order to serve terms as elected officials, leadership positions or to be considered for server staff.  Specifics on term limits and the max number of terms can be served are Guild/Town/Nation specific.*

Here you will find a description of the ranks possible to obtain as well as a description of the ranks and what all can be done in those rank capacities

#### Player Ranks

* Citizen
	+ A regular player on the server, capable of joining a guild, going on quests, working jobs and creating a town/nation (dependent upon meeting fiscal requirements) Capable of obtaining S-Class Mage rank and being eligible for promotion for various other positions
* Moderator
	+ A staff member responsible for various duties in-game and being a go to person for handling disputes between players and serving as the initial distributor of necessary punishments for players (i.e. jail, kick, etc.) Eligible for promotion to Admin dependent upon server requirements. Able to create guild as well
* Admin
	+ A staff member responsible for various duties in-game and being the 2nd tier go to person for handling disputes between players and serving as the primary distributor of harsher punishments for players (i.e. kick, bans, appeals, etc.) Able to create guild and nation

#### In-Game Ranks

* S-Class Mage
	+ An in game rank which determines eligibility for other server positions. Once obtained cannot be lost unless removed by Admin or Owner.
* Guild Master
	+ Responsible for Guild maintenance and upholding of Guild laws as well as decrees made by Council of GuildMasters. Guild masters may submit their members to Council of GuildMasters for disciplinary proceedings if deemed necessary. Must be an S-Class Mage in order to receive title of Guild Master
* Mayor
	+ Responsible for the upkeep of a town, can be directly promoted to from player without requirement of S-Class Mage status
* King
	+ Responsible for the upkeep of a nation, can be directly promoted to from player without requirement of S-Class Mage status
* Council Member
	+ High ranking In-Game official. Responsible for creating and upholding Server Laws as well as magic laws, guild laws, and competitions for the server. Can only be obtained by appointment. Must be have obtained status of S-Class Mage

## Elections

Server elections are held for various positions dependent upon the position and Guild/Town/Nation rules. In order to be eligible for these positions though, you must have obtained the status of S-Class Mage in order to do so. In order to find out how to become an eligible candidate (*see S-Class Mage for more information)*