The Family Structure

The Elder Circle

The last tier of the trinity is learning how to be Benevolent and Patient. Becoming part of the Elder Circle takes mastery of the Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, and Fellowship. The traits most associated with this tier are Benevolence, Selflessness, and Patience. The life of an elder is a selfless one. They must put their own agenda and think of what's best for the family and the unity of the people. They are the ones that tie the family together, ensure the growth, and teach the family how to become part of the big picture. Not everyone will accept the responsibility that comes with being an Elder. A true leader will gladly accept this responsibility and accept the Oath of the Elder.

Rank 10: Draoi - Druid

The advisors to the Ceannard. Members who obtain this rank have more say in guild direction than the Ceannard. They can approve proposed changes, or deny them. They are the top of the Celtic hierarchy.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 250,000 Family Honor Points Been an Active Part of The Family For Over 4 Years

Rewards: Not In Warhammer Online

Rank 11: Ceannard - Chieftain

The leader of the Celtic tribe, the Ceannard is responsible for establishing rule, boundaries, and enforcing family law. Only one member may be a Ceannard at any given time. No member has power over the Ceannard except for the Druids.

Rank 9: Teagasgar - Mentor

Long term members who have been an active part of the family become Teagasgars. This member rank has all the privileges of the Ceannard, minus the ability to form alliances.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 50,000 Family Honor Points Been an Active Part of The Family For Over 2 Years

Rewards: Not In Warhammer Online

Rank 8: Maithean - Noblemen

The Maithean are the Gaiscioch elite. They have weathered many battles and have brought honor and respect to the family. Members of the Maithean possess most of the abilities of the Ceannard minus the ability to change guild information.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 10,000 Family Honor Points Been an Active Part of The Family For Over 1 Year Earned A Gaiscioch Medallion Of Honor From An Elder Accept the Oath of the Elder

Rewards: Gains the Ability To Promote Members Gains the Ability To Remove Funds From Family Vault

The War Council

The second tier of the Gaiscioch is designed to teach leadership through Honor and Integrity. Though not all members will choose to become an Ardtiarna, those who stride to obtain the hardest rank in the family will receive the greatest reward. Through their growth they will learn how to see the objective and obtain the objective. They must learn the consequence to their actions and see not only what lies before them, but also the end result of their course of action. From the time a member becomes a Lorgair, they will have the opportunity to begin their training. By mastering each of the 5 formations of the Gaiscioch members can obtain more prestigious titles. They will start by scheduling events and getting their name known by others. With the help of other Ardtiarna, Gaisgeach, and Saighdears they learn how to lead the family to victories. They will learn how to lead with conviction, without forsaking compassion. The actions of the war council will effect more than just themselves. They effect those who they choose to lead and any action they take will directly effect the reputation of the family. They must consider how they portray the family to the outside world and make decisions that would benefit the public image of the family. They must never attack another person verbally, always encourage their troops, and never speak down on anyone. The moral of the people is only built through encouragement. No matter how great the loss never push blame on others.

Rank 7: Ardtiarna - High Lord

The Ardtiarna have proven their leadership with a calm stature, logical decisions, and the families best interest. They have successfully lead troops into countless battles and have successfully taken enemy lands. Ardtiarna are proven on the battle field and thus are enabled to claim keeps. They have gained the respect of fellow family members and soldiers in the realm. A true Ardtiarna has learned from his experiences and knows the base principles of leadership. They have learned to lead by example, with compassion and understanding. They are slow to anger, and display self control. They plan, execute, and devise plans for the clann. Through their mastery of the Gaiscioch formations they progress through the sub ranks of the Ardtiarna to enable the privilege to yield larger formations on the battlefield. They are the most acclimated warriors in the family, leading the family to hundreds of battles successfully and have gained the respect of their fellow soldiers and family.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 5,000 Family Honor Points Member Receives Tokens Of Valor From 10 Members Been an Active Part of The Family For 6+ Months Have Mastered the Hound and Wolf Pack Formations

Rewards: First Officer Rank Gains Ability to Modify Standards

Rank 6: Gaisgeach - Warrior

The Gaisgeach are brave and noble warriors that have fought many battles an obtained several awards for their bravery. They have been with the family for several months and celebrated many victorious battles. They conducted themselves as an ideal example of the family and have gone out of their way to help others. To reward them for their charity they gain the ability to access the Gaiscioch vault page 3.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 2,500 Family Honor Points Been an Active Part of The Family For 3+ Months

Rewards: Gain Ability To Claim Keeps

Rank 5: Saighdear - Soldier

Saighdear are an elite group of warriors who have been seasoned in combat. A member of the Saighdear no longer thinks only about themselves, and looks out for the benefit of their brethren.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 1,000 Family Honor Points Been an Active Part of The Family For 1+ Months

Rewards: Gains Ability To Change Standard Bearers

Rank 4: Freiceadan - Watchmen

The watchmen has proven their skill as a scout and has earned at least 500 Family Honor Points.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 500 Family Honor Points

Rewards: No Rewards At This Rank

Rank 3: Lorgair - Scout

The Lorgair are the first step into the War Council ranks. They gain access to start their leadership training and can begin leading members of the family into battle. Though not all Lorgair will choose to lead, those that do will find a great measure of success and reward for doing so.

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 250 Family Honor Points

Rewards: Gains Access to Leadership Training Eligible to Co-Lead the Gaiscioch Trinity, Eagle, and Griffin Formations Gain Ability To Schedule Family Events

The Family

The first tier of the family is made up of the Crabhadh, Treubh and Buirdeiseach. It is generally the largest portion of the family and is where new members learn how to be a Gaiscioch. Through their experience they gain the respect of their peers and learn to live and honor the family. Focused on Loyalty and Fellowship, the Family participates in family activities, and begins forming relationships within the family.

Rank 2: Crabhadh - Follower

Requirements: Member Earns A Minimum of 100 Family Honor Points

Rewards: Gain Ability To Invite New Members

Rank 1: Treubh - The Family

Requirements: Member Makes Oath To The Family By Registering To Family Website.

Rewards: Gain Access To Gaiscioch Vault Page 1

Buirdeiseach - Freeman

This role is for new members to try the family without making a long term commitment. Typically after 1 month of being a Buirdeiseach the member is asked if they would like to remain with the family where they can decide to be promoted or go separate ways.