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The Outlands College of Heralds has a system of ranks which distinguish the level of achievement of its members. A herald may be titled or untitled. The officers who directly serve a noble (the herald of a Barony, Principality or Kingdom), are titled offices (e.g. Penguin Pursuivant or Sandstorm Herald). The office title usually (but not always) alludes to some feature of the arms of the group. Likewise, the various kingdom deputies in the Outlands College of Heralds are all titled positions. (Per Outlands Handbook for Heraldry v5 Section 4.A)

Messenger-of-Arms (Untitled)

This term indicates a newcomer to heraldry who has shown an interest in the art (previously styled "Messinger-of-Arms").

Macer (Untitled)

This is a lower warranted rank in the College of Heralds. It is given after several months of reporting and service and implies a basic knowledge of the arts of heraldry.

Pursuivant (Titled or Untitled)

This rank is attained after having served the College of several years. It implies a thorough knowledge of the workings of heraldry. The herald of a barony usually rises to the rank of Pursuivant.

Herald (Titled or Untitled)

This is a rank usually reserved for kingdom-level heralds or above, or those who have mastered at least one aspect of heraldry and served the kingdom for several years. This rank may be titled.

Herald Extraordinary (Titled or Untitled)

This rank is usually reserved for those heralds who have given to the kingdom through many years of service.