The Lost Mine of Phandelver:Factions
In the Forgotten Realms, five factions have risen to prominence. These factions seek to further their own aims while opposing destructive forces that threaten the folk of Faerûn. Each faction has its own motivations, goals, and philosophy. Some are more heroic than others, but all band together in times of trouble to thwart major threats. The factions are the Harpers, the Order of the Gauntlet, the Emerald Enclave, the Lords’ Alliance, and the Zhentarim.
Belonging to a faction means sometimes having responsibilities, but it also carries with it support and rewards for service.
If you ever switch factions or leave a faction, you lose all ranks and renown with the old faction, and must start at rank 1 with zero renown with your new faction.
Faction Advancement and Benefits[edit]
As a character allied with one of the factions goes on adventures, he or she earns renown for accomplishing tasks that align with the faction’s goals. This is expressed in the awarding of renown points at the end of an episode or adventure. Completion usually earns zero renown (no interest to the faction), one renown (some interest to the faction), or two renown (great interest to the faction). Each faction may award different renown points to adventurers.
As a character earns renown, the character progresses in the faction’s ranks, granting the character greater authority within his or her faction and additional benefits. The faction ranks and benefits are expressed below.
Faction Advancement[edit]
Rank I - 0 Renown - No requirements
Rank II - 3 Renown - No requirements
Rank III - 10 Renown - 5th level, 1 secret mission accomplished
Rank IV - 25 Renown - 11th level, 3 secret missions accomplished
Rank V - 50 Renown - 17th level, 10 secret missions accomplished
Rank I: Inititate[edit]
This is the rank a character receives when first joining a faction. It is available at character creation or any time the character wishes to join.
Participate in Faction Activities. You can participate in any activities that are considered faction-specific for your faction.
Earn Renown. You earn renown points in your faction and advance in rank.
Receive Your Faction's Insignia. All new faction members receive an insignia of their faction, fashioned into a wearable or held item.
