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  -Grand Matron: Grand Matrons lead the covens. These elite witches are often masters of at least two Exalted Arts and are elected into their positions by a council of peers in a simple majority vote (with the God-Queen’s approval). They’re referred to as Grand Matron or by the Blessed word “Asazim/-asazim”.

  -Matron: Matrons are recognized masters of at least one Exalted Art. Matrons head the covens’ martial branches and are appointed by their coven’s Grand Matron. They’re responsible for overseeing many of the coven’s day-to-day functions. They can be referred to as Matron, Mother, or by the Blessed word “Azim/-azim”. Male Matrons are called Patrons and are addressed as Father.

  -Preceptor: Preceptors are often (but not always) masters of at least one Exalted Art. In terms of raw strength, they’re typically equivalent in power to a Matron. Preceptors are responsible for training the coven’s acolytes and may take on personal disciples as well. They’re referred to as Preceptor, Master, or by the Blessed word “Sahan/-sahan”.

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  -Senior Adept: Senior Adepts are witches who have yet to master an Exalted Art, though they may be proficient in one or more, but have developed a spiritual weapon. They’re referred to as Senior, or by the Blessed words “Gi?va/-gi?va” (for a woman) or “Dai?a/-dai?a” (for a man).

  -Adept: Adepts are witches who have passed their Crucible. They’re the covens rank-and-file members. They’re referred to as Sister/Brother, or by the Blessed words “Gir?an/-gir?an” (for a woman) or “Daidan/-daidan” (for a man).

  -Disciple: Disciples are acolytes who have been apprenticed to a preceptor. They’re referred to as Disciple, or by the Blessed words “Girhe/-girhe” (for a woman) or “Daihe/-daihe” (for a man).

  -Acolyte: Acolytes are students of any age who have yet to pass their Crucible. They’re referred to as Acolyte, or by the Blessed words “Girhe/-girhe” (for a woman) or “Daihe/-daihe” (for a man).