This Plaza works with a complicated Rankings system in which every member gets to choose a certain Middle-earth Power that he/she wants to join and start a career in. Every new member starts as a "New Soul" with 0 Fanatic Points. As you acquire Fanatic Points and experience you might reach levels where you can promote yourself to a higher rank. Once you score 20 points you will first have to choose which force of Middle-earth you wish to join. Once you become really strong you may even be selected to become a ruler of your power. The following overviews give the career paths belonging to the different forces, the different kinds of priviliges and the Unique Ranks.

Note: minimum times given for unique positions are merely guidelines and may be waived.

• New Members
• Elves of Imladris
• Dwarves of Khazad-Dûm
• Men of Gondor
• Riders of Rohan
• Hobbits of the Shire
• Order of the Istari
• Elves of Lothlórien
• Ents of Fangorn
• Minions of Mordor
• Administrators Tribute Ranks
• Administrators
• Special Power Ranks
• Explanations and details

New Member Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 0 Pts 0 Days New Soul Access to the Forums, post messages, Access to the First Hall of Knowledge Elves of Imladris Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Newborn of Imladris Listed in the Kingdom of the Elves 40 Pts - Youth of Imladris - 80 Pts - Herald of Imladris Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Archer of Imladris Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Elder of Imladris Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Councillor of Imladris Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Guardian of the Valley Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Warrior of Imladris - 3000 Pts - Scholar of Imladris - 4000 Pts - Healer of Imladris - 5000 Pts - Bard of Imladris - 6500 Pts - Loremaster of Imladris - 8000 Pts - Councillor of Elrond - 10000 Pts - Lord of Imladris - 12500 Pts - High Lord of Imladris - - - Gildor Inglorion Unique icon and rank - - Lindir of Imladris Unique icon and rank - - Galdor Unique icon and rank - - Círdan Unique icon and rank - - Erestor of Imladris Unique icon and rank - - Celebrían Unique icon and rank - - Gil-galad Unique icon and rank - - Elrohir Unique icon and rank - - Legolas Unique icon and rank - - Elladan Unique icon and rank - - Earendil Unique icon and rank - - Elwing Unique icon and rank - 2 months Lord Elrond Co-Administrator of Rivendell Forum: Ruler of Rivendell - 2 months Glorfindel Co-Administrator of Rivendell Forum: Ruler of Rivendell Dwarves of Khazad-Dûm Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Khazad Youth Listed in the Kingdom of the Dwarves 40 Pts - Apprentice - 80 Pts - Journeyman Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Artisan Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Craftsman Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Crafts Master Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Khazad Elder Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Counsellor of Khazad-dûm - 3000 Pts - Sage of Khazad-dûm - 4000 Pts - Advisor to the Mithril Crown - 5000 pts - Guardian of the Realm - 6500 Pts - Chieftain of Durin's Folk - 8000 Pts - Jarl of Khazad-dûm - 10000 Pts - Lord of the Stone Halls - 12500 Pts - Lord of the Mountains - - - Gimli Unique icon and rank - - Thorin Oakenshield Unique icon and rank - - Smaug Unique icon and rank - - Durin's Bane Unique icon and rank - - Bombur Unique icon and rank - - Nameless Dwarfie Unique icon and rank - - Telchar Unique icon and rank - - Balin, son of Fundin Unique icon and rank - - Gimli, son of Gloin Unique icon and rank - - Roäc Unique icon and rank - - Cave Troll Unique icon and rank - - Durin the Deathless Unique icon and rank - - Thrain Unique icon and rank - 2 months Gimli, Son of Gloin Co-Administrator of Khazad-Dum Forum: Ruler of Khazad-Dûm - 2 months Durin VII Co-Administrator of Khazad-Dum Forum: Ruler of Khazad-Dûm Men of Gondor Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Child of Gondor Listed in the Kingdom of Gondor 40 Pts - Youth of Gondor - 80 Pts - Kinsman of Gondor Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Apprentice of Gondor Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Craftsman of Gondor Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Scholar of Gondor Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Loremaster of Gondor Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Dunadan of Gondor - 3000 Pts - Guard of the Citadel - 4000 Pts - Captain of the Tower - 5000 Pts - Councilor of Gondor - 6500 Pts - Warden of the Keys - 8000 Pts - Chief Counsellor of Gondor - 10000 Pts - High Warden of the Tower - 12500 Pts - Steward of Gondor - - - Elendil Unique rank and icon - - Isildur Unique rank and icon - - Boromir Unique rank and icon - - Imrahil Unique rank and icon - - Denethor Unique rank and icon - - Strider Unique icon and rank - - Anborn Unique icon and rank - - Lady Arwen Unique icon and rank - - Ar-Pharazon Unique icon and rank - - Beregond Unique icon and rank - - Ioreth Unique icon and rank - - Gollum Unique icon and rank - - Anarion Unique icon and rank - 2 months Aragorn Co-Administrator of Minas Tirith Forum: Ruler of Gondor - 2 months Faramir Co-Administrator of Minas Tirith Forum: Ruler of Gondor Riders of Rohan Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Child of the Mark Listed in the Kingdom of Rohan 40 Pts - Youth of the Mark - 80 Pts - Stablehand of the Mark Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Horse Trainer of the Mark Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Horse-lord of the Mark Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Guard of the Mark Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Doorwarden of the Mark Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Esquire of the Mark - 3000 Pts - Knight of the Mark - 4000 Pts - Thain of the Mark - 5000 Pts - Chieftain of the Mark - 6500 Pts - Counsellor of the Mark - 8000 Pts - High Counsellor of the Mark - 10000 Pts - Elder of the Mark - 12500 Pts - Legend of the Mark - - - Háma Unique icon and rank - - Erkenbrand Unique icon and rank - - Elfhelm Unique icon and rank - - Grimbold Unique icon and rank - - Elfwine Unique icon and rank - - Windfola Unique icon and rank - - Aldor Unique icon and rank - - Hasufel Unique icon and rank - - Theodred Unique icon and rank - - Freda Unique icon and rank - - Theoden Unique icon and rank - - Théodwyn Unique icon and rank - - Stybba Unique icon and rank - - Lady Haleth Unique icon and rank - 2 months Éomer of the Mark Co-Administrator of Meduseld Forum: Ruler of Rohan - 2 months Éowyn of the Mark Co-Administrator of Meduseld Forum: Ruler of Rohan Hobbits of the Shire Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Hobbitling Listed in the Shire 40 Pts - Hobbit Child - 80 Pts - Hobbit Apprentice Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Hobbit Gardener Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Hobbit Farmer Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Hobbit Brewer Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Hobbit Chef Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Hobbit March Warden - 3000 Pts - Hobbit Bounder - 4000 Pts - Hobbit Shirriff - 5000 Pts - Storyteller - 6500 Pts - Hobbit Elder - 8000 Pts - Hobbit High Elder - 10000 Pts - First Shirriff - 12500 Pts - Old Took - - - Frodo Baggins Unique icon and rank - - Merry Brandybuck Unique rank and icon - - Pippin Took Unique rank and icon - - Whil Whitfoot Unique rank and icon - - Donnamira Unique rank and icon - - Hobbit Boy Unique icon and rank - - The Gaffer Unique icon and rank - - Rosie Cotton Unique icon and rank - - Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Unique icon and rank - - Diamond of Longcleeve Unique icon and rank - - Mrs. Proudfoot Unique icon and rank - - Farmer Maggott Unique icon and rank - - Bilbo Baggins Unique icon and rank - - The Old Took Unique icon and rank - 2 months Samwise Gamgee Co-Administrator of The Shire Forum: Ruler of The Shire - 2 months Pippin Took Co-Administrator of The Shire Forum: Ruler of The Shire Order of the Istari Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Istari Novice Listed in Isengard 40 Pts - Istari Apprentice - 80 Pts - Istari Adept Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Istari Master Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Istari Savant Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Istari Scholar Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Istari Elder Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Istari Pilgrim - 3000 Pts - Istari Potentate - 4000 Pts - Istari Venerable - 5000 Pts - Istari Luminary - 6500 Pts - Istari Sage - 8000 Pts - Istari Steward - 10000 Pts - Istari Counselor - 12500 Pts - White Counselor - - - Uruk Unique icon and rank - - Radagast Unique icon and rank - - Pallando Unique icon and rank - - Alatar Unique icon and rank - - Shadowfax Unique icon and rank - - Gríma Wormtongue Unique icon and rank - - Lurtz Unique icon and rank - - Uglúk Unique icon and rank - - Durin's Bane Unique icon and rank - - Pallando Unique icon and rank - - Denethor Unique icon and rank - 2 months Gandalf Co-Administrator of The White Council Forum: Ruler of The White Council - 2 months Saruman Co-Administrator of The White Council Forum: Ruler of The White Council Elves of Lothlorien Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Newborn of Lothlorien Listed in Lothlorien 40 Pts - Youth of Lothlorien - 80 Pts - Scout of Lothlorien Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Galadhrim Weaver Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Archer of Lothlorien Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Forester of Lothlorien Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Galadhrim Bowmaster Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Sentinel of Lothlorien - 3000 Pts - Guardian of the Golden Wood - 4000 Pts - Marchwarden of Lothlorien - 5000 Pts - Minstrel of Lothlorien - 6500 Pts - Wise one of Lothlorien - 8000 Pts - Elven Enchanter - 10000 Pts - Counsellor of Celeborn - 12500 Pts - Emissary of Galadriel - - - Haldir Unique icon and rank - - Calaglin Unique icon and rank - - Rúmil Unique icon and rank - - Orophin Unique icon and rank - - Nimrodel Unique icon and rank - - Amroth Unique icon and rank - - Dínendal Unique icon and rank - - Pengedhel Unique icon and rank - - Anendel Unique icon and rank - - Legolas Unique icon and rank - 2 months Lord Celeborn Co-Administrator of Lothlórien Forum: Ruler of Lothlórien - 2 months Lady Galadriel Co-Administrator of Lothlórien Forum: Ruler of Lothlórien Ents of Fangorn Icon Points Days Rank Priviliges 20 Pts - Fea Listed in Fangorn 40 Pts - Tree of Fangorn - 80 Pts - Enting Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Foolhardy Ent Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Hasty Ent Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Learned Ent Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Wise Ent Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Weathered Ent - 3000 Pts - Ent Elder - 4000 Pts - Ent High Elder - 5000 Pts - Ancient Ent - 6500 Pts - Loremaster of the Herd - 8000 Pts - Counselor of the Entmoot - 10000 Pts - Keeper of the List - 12500 Pts - Master of the Herd - - - Nivrim Unique icon and rank - - Neldoreth Unique icon and rank - - Morwen Unique icon and rank - - Thôn-nu-fuin Unique icon and rank - - Beechbone Unique icon and rank - - Old Man Willow Unique icon and rank - - Brethil Unique icon and rank - - Chet Unique icon and rank - - Drúwaith Unique icon and rank - - Ghân-buri-Ghân Unique icon and rank - - Beorning Unique icon and rank - - Aredhel Unique icon and rank - - The Dark Elf of Fangorn Unique icon and rank - 2 months Quickbeam Co-Administrator of Fangorn Forum: Ruler of Fangorn - 2 months Treebeard Co-Administrator of Fangorn Forum: Ruler of Fangorn Minions of Mordor 20 Pts - Snaga Listed in Mordor 40 Pts - Scavenger - 80 Pts - Troll Access to the Second Hall of Knowledge 160 Pts 7 days Southron Add a picture to your Profile 320 Pts - Easterling Access to the Third Hall of Knowledge 640 Pts 14 days Orc Access to the Fourth Hall of Knowledge 1280 Pts - Wainrider Buy a Plaza House; receive Credit Transfers 2000 Pts 21 days Corsair - 3000 Pts - Orc Chieftain - 4000 Pts - Uruk-Hai - 5000 Pts - Olog-Hai - 6500 Pts - Barrow-Wight - 8000 Pts - Black Numenorean - 10000 Pts - Nazgûl - 12500 Pts - Balrog - - - Easterling Unique rank and icon - - Shagrat Unique rank and icon - - Khamûl Unique rank and icon - - Gorbag Unique rank and icon - - Witchking of Angmar Unique rank and icon - - Mumak Unique icon and rank - - Wildman Unique icon and rank - - Mouth of Sauron Unique icon and rank - - Glaurung the Gold Unique icon and rank - - Ancalagon the Black Unique icon and rank - - Herumor Unique icon and rank - - Thuringwethil Unique icon and rank - - Mûmak Commander Unique icon and rank - 2 months Lord Sauron Co-Administrator of Mordor Forum: Ruler of Mordor - 2 months Lord of the Nazgûl Co-Administrator of Mordor Forum: Ruler of Mordor  Administrators Tribute Ranks Icon Rank Tribute Rank of: Urwen  Sub-Eru Laurelin Vána Ungoliant Morgoth Ilmarë Varda Arien Estë Melian Vairë Telperion Yavanna Silmo Irmo Uinen Ulmo Finrod Felagund Mandos Huan Tulkas Eönwë Manwë Queen Beruthiel Nessa Azaghâl Mahal Pengolodh Andreth Gollum Ossë Thingol Túrin Turambar Helm Hammerhand Daeron Thuringwethil Idril Celebrindal Luthien Tinuviel Huorness of Fangorn The Void Crebain Indis Tilion Forum Administrators Icon Rank Powers Eru Plaza Creator. Power to shake the Heavens and make all changes to the entire Plaza. Sub-Eru Cheif Executive Officer of the Plaza Council. Powers of Eru without direct access to the database and server Morgoth Technical Administrator of the Plaza Council. Has direct access to the server and the ability to make changes to the entire Plaza. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Varda Financial Officer of the Plaza Council. Controls all Plaza finances. Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Vána Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Estë Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Vairë Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Melkor Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Yavanna Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Irmo Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Nienna Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Nessa Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Mahal Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Ulmo Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Mandos Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Tulkas Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Manwë Administrator. Edit/Remove Posts, suspend members, Thomas members, award edit rights. Reject or approve Credit Transfers. Edit or delete marriages. Delete battles. Reset Quiz Stats. Maiar Icon Rank Powers Rían Administrator of the Poetry & FanFic Forum. Also has the power to award points for good fanfic or poetry, edit and delete posts within the forum. Tom Bombadil Administrator of the Poetry & FanFic Forum. Also has the power to award points for good fanfic or poetry, edit and delete posts within the forum. Goldberry Administrator of the Poetry & FanFic Forum. Also has the power to award points for good fanfic or poetry, edit and delete posts within the forum. Nerdanel Administrator of the Poetry & FanFic Forum. Also has the power to award points for good fanfic or poetry, edit and delete posts within the forum. Andreth The Librarian - Administrator of the LotR Library and Newsletter forum. Has access to the library webpages and the ability to edit/delete all posts in the Library forum and the ability to award tribute points.

• Points: indicates the number of Fanatics Points needed to apply for this Rank
• Days: indicates the number of Days that a Fanatic has to be a Member to apply for this Rank
• Rank: indicates the name of the Rank that will be shown in the Profile of each Member and on every post he submits
• Icon: is the icon that will be shown besides every message that the member posts. This is used to make a clear distinction between the kingdoms and their members.
• Priviliges: indicates the Priviliges that come with the Rank. All priviliges are cumulitative meaning that a Rank receives all the Priviliges of the previous Ranks. These are the detailed explanations of the Priviliges:
  
  
  • Listed in the Kingdom: at this rank your name will be added to the Homepage of the Kingdom signifying that you have joined this Power of Middle-earth
    
    
  • Access to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Hall of Knowledge: signifies that you are allowed to enter the Hall of Knowledge and take the Tests that lie therein. Tests can be taken to upgrade your knowledge and earn Fanatic Points. For more information: The Halls of Knowledge >>
    
    
  • Add a Picture to your Profile: signifies that you are allowed to add a personal picture to your profile. For more information: Adding a Picture to your Profile >>
    
    
  • Receive contributions from your Ruler: The Rulers of each Kingdom are able to distribute points with amounts varying on their own points. They can tribute all members of their kingdoms. Administrators are able to tribute all plaza members.
    
    
  • Co-Administrator of Forum: every Middle-earth Power has two Rulers who are the Administrator of each Power’s own Forum and are basically the Rulers of their People. They get to maintain and expand their Kingdom’s homepage. For more information Unique Positions >>
  
  
  
• The Head Administrator (Eru) of the Lord of the Rings Fanatics Plaza holds the rights to remove Ranks, Fanatic Points and Priviliges as he sees fit. He oversees Elections and the crowning of new Rulers.