⟡ Mortal Stages – Etherion Refinement: ⟡
Mortal (Levels 1–9)
Awakened (Levels 10–49)
Novice (Levels 50–99)
Advanced (Levels 100–199)
Master (Levels 200–299)
Grandmaster (Levels 300–399)
Ascendant (Levels 400–449)
⟡ Dominion Stages – Elemental & Law Comprehension: ⟡
Dominion Lord (Levels 450–499)
Monarch (Levels 500–549)
Sage (Levels 550–599)
Celestial Sage (Levels 600–649)
Saint (Levels 650–699)
Empyrean (Levels 700+)
⟡ Talent Levels: ⟡
E -> D -> C -> B -> A -> S -> SS -> SSS
The higher a person's talent the more easily they're able to comprehend things, ascend through the ranks, and breakthrough affinity stages.
E: (Common Talent)
The lowest tier. Individuals at this level can reach the peak of Awakened, but will struggle to progress further without external intervention (e.g., rare artifacts, forbidden techniques).
D: (Low Talent)
Has the potential to reach Novice or Advanced, but will face extreme difficulty progressing beyond.
C: (Passable Talent)
A normal level of talent among cultivators. Reaching Master stage is possible but slow.
B: (Good Talent)
Considered skilled. Can reach Grandmaster with effort. Many warriors and elite mercenaries fall under this rank.
A: (Very Good Talent)
Has a high chance of reaching Ascendant and potentially touching the Dominion Lord stage.
S: (Genius Level Talent)
True geniuses, capable of rapid breakthroughs. These individuals have the potential to reach Celestial Sage and beyond.
SS: (Prodigy Level Talent)
Rarer than 1 in a quadrillion. Their comprehension is nearly effortless, and their battle instincts are terrifying. They can shape the future of nations.
SSS: (???)
Something beyond comprehension. Their very existence is an anomaly, capable of bending Etherion in ways no one should.
⟡ Affinity Ranks: ⟡
Lesser -> Mediocre -> Greater -> Perfect/Unique
Lesser:
Barely any control. Can only use basic techniques with extreme energy consumption.
Mediocre:
Capable of minor manipulations but struggles with complex applications.
Greater:
A strong connection with the element, allowing advanced techniques and creative use.
Perfect/Unique:
Near-absolute control over the element. Their usage of it is effortless, allowing for never-before-seen applications.