| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 1 |
21 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 2 |
23 |
A notable academic consults with Travis Murphy about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Travis Murphy's Contacts or Allies betrays Travis Murphy, ending Travis Murphy's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 4 |
30 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 4 |
32 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
36 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
38 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |