Guild Hierarchy

In Arden's guilds, there is a hierarchy in the form of a the number of rings a person has on their arms or clothing.

No rings
No rings means that someone is less than sixteen years old, and is classified as an apprentice by default. Known apprentices include: Claire Martinson, Sophie Martinson, Nettle Green, Sena Steele, Thorn Barley, and Lyric Weft.

One ring
One ring means someone is a journeyman. Journeymen are at least sixteen years old, and are more like initates in a sense, as they are not official members of their guild, and take up apprenticeships. Kleo Weft is the only known journeyman.

Two rings
Two rings means you're an official member of a guild.

Three Rings
Three rings means you're a grandmaster. Known members are Grandmaster Iris, Grandmaster Carnelian, Grandmaster Bolt and Anvil Malchain.

Four Rings
Four rings are reserved for council members.