Renown

A Warden thrives on their reputation. In some ways they quite literally depend on it; a town is less likely to support a no-name conjurer of cheap tricks than a well-regarded regional hero. More experienced Wardens will also share superstitions that Aether gathers to the famous (or infamous).

Wardens gain Renown by publishing tales of their exploits.

• For major discoveries (usually the solution to a Mystery), all Wardens in the crew gain 3 Renown.
• For major areas of further study (usually something that could be a Mystery but wasn’t crucial to the Situation), all Wardens in the crew gain 1 Renown.
• Any Warden that can put their name to a major Feat (overcoming a great obstacle, an impressive use of a Power, defeating a powerful foe) gains 2 Renown.
• Any Warden that performs a major favor or boon for one of their Ties gains 2 Renown.

As Renown accrues to the Wardens, their power grows. Every 10 Renown, a Warden advances a level:

1. +1 Aether
2. Take a Power Upgrade or increase two Ability Ratings (to a max of 3)
3. Gain or upgrade a Technique.
4. Take a second Power
5. Increase two Ability Ratings (to a max of 3)
6. +1 Aether
7. Increase an Ability Rating (to a max of 4)
8. Take a Power Upgrade
9. Increase an Ability Rating (to a max of 4)
10. +1 Aether

After level 10, Wardens may upgrade a skill, technique, or power each time they would level up.