A fangling is a prospective member. This person must 1) Own one passing weapon 2) Own one set of acceptable fighting garb 3) Show some ability in the fighting aspects of the game 4) Show lasting interest in both the unit as well as Dagorhir and 5) The Fangling must endure one year of trials and service to Brotherhood.
Brother
A Brother is a full member of the Brotherhood of the Crimson Fang. A Brother must 1) Own one passing weapon that they have made 2) Own two sets of acceptable fighting garb 3) Must have defeated one current Brother in single unlimited combat*. The duel must be witnessed by a Kindred Brother or the Elderboy. Brothers are afforded all benefits of the unit, including but not limited to: Use of the unit armory, access to mentors, ect.
Mentor of the Fang
Mentors are chosen by the Elderboy. Mentors are teachers to the members of the Brotherhood in their particular area of expertise. Mentors may choose their mentees, mentees may request a mentor, or the Elderboy may suggest a mentor/mentee combination. Mentors may take on no more than two pupils at one time. Mentors will determine how a ?pupil will move on past them. Mentees may have no more than one mentor at a time.
Kindred Brother
Kindred Brothers will be chosen by the Elderboy. Kindred Brothers will serve as the High Council of the Brotherhood. Kindred Brothers will be allowed to admit Fanglings into the unit. Kindred Brothers will be given the privelage of presenting the new Brother their tabard when they are inducted though they will also be responsible for making the tabard.
Elderboy
The Elderboy is responsible for most of what happens in the Brotherhood. THe Elderboy is the commander during battle and the leader off the field. The Elderboy will be voted on once a year at the LBTL Olympics.
*Single Unlimited Combat - the fangling may use any combination of weapons and armor that he chooses. The opponent's weapon and armor combination must be equal or better to that combination but is subject to change by the Elderboy if he is present.