Keepers of the Elements

History

The Keepers are a group of powerful dragons, one of each element, both Aether and Nether, and reside in every Temple, watching over the cities, and teaching dragons of their element how to harness it.
Through a selective system that's been in use ever since dragon society first formed, they are chosen from the most powerful and wise dragons of each community, they are given charge of protecting the eggs left in grottoes by other dragons, as well as teaching in Temples and Academies.

They go through extensive elemental training, and have very high mastery, as well as often having a caring and nurturing behaviour fitting for their role.
There is a group of Keepers in every capital city, and depending on which Kingdom they are located at, there will be only Aether-aligned or Nether-aligned guardians. The only exception to this is the Heartlands.

Army & Royal Army

Each Kingdom has their own army, but they all follow the same system.

The Army is often considered a prestigious and honourable career, as dragons tend to value greatly the protection of the realm and their kind.

Mandatory

This depends on each Kingdom. The Heartlands has always had a mandatory service, while a few other Kingdoms ceased this after the First War, namely, the Gale, Tidal, Blood, Fear, and Gravity Kingdoms.

All dragons are required to attend mandatory at 25 (once they are done with their studies), and will remain in the army for the next 4 up to 6 years, graduating as fully fledged soldiers.

Rank

In the Army, rank is attained through years of service, combat ability, and command potential, as well as experience.

Grand General: Requires at least 70 years of service.
General: requires a at least 50 years of service.
Commander: requires at least 35 years of service.
Captain: requires at least 25 years of service.
First Lieutenant: requires at least 15 years of service.
Second Lieutenant: requires 10 years of service.
Soldier: requires at least 25 years of age.

Attaining rank is a rather competitive process and not a guarantee of long service. Some Houses will pay their children out of military service even, which is legal, and helps fund the army, and later, the war effort. Unsurprisingly, this price is too much for most families or lesser Houses to pay.

Army Roles (Non-Combatant)

Below is a list of roles a soldier may take outside of combat.

In formal titles, this role will replace rank, for example: "Scout Akarion". These roles may have soldiers and lieutenants, but not commanders or above.

Knight: Knights are soldiers whom are recognised by the Senate/Monarchy as the elite of the elite the Army has to offer. It takes a lot for a soldier to be knighted, a title only given to those who have proven themselves in battle time and again, and whose accomplishments go far beyond that of the typical soldier, no matter the rank.
Squire: Squires are soldiers whose primary duty is to aid their superior officer. Commanders and Generals choose their own squires, most often soldiers from Houses that are allies of their own. Squires are at their superior's side almost always, and thus they are often the target of gossip: they're said to cater to all of their superior's needs, and so, bored soldiers love to ogle and guess whether or not a squire sleeps with their Commander or General. It's not forbidden, but superiors who abuse their rank against any soldier risk punishment.
Hunter: these soldiers are tasked with hunting and foraging for the army, ensuring their reserves of food are well stocked.
Navigator: TBD
Scout: TBD
Healer: TBD
Guard: TBD
Scribe: TBD
Messenger: TBD

Grand General

Soldier

1st Lieutenant

2nd Lieutenant

Captain

Commander

General

Guard and Royal Guard

Each Kingdom has their own Royal Guard as well as Guard, but they all follow the same system. Some are more corrupt than others.

Roles

Chief: TBD
Guard Commander: TBD
Guard Lieutenant: TBD
Guard: TBD

Like the Army, the Guard also has unique roles in their ranks.

The standard role of the guard is to patrol the streets and ward against crimes, investigate and arrest when crimes do occur, and protect settlements and cities. Other roles include:

Investigators: TBD
Wardens: TBD
Executioners: TBD

Civilian Occupations

An occupation is classified by High, Middle or Low Class depending on its rarity and quality.

Elite Class

Elder Keeper: the most prestigious position attainable. they are dragons whose main dedication and purpose is the betterment of society and protection of the entire realm.

Senator: the Senate is comprised of senators of each leading Trade House. They are quite powerful, as they take part in the decisions of the Heartlands politics. They answer to the Elder Keeper.

Element Keepers: these dragons are often looked up with respect and reverence due to their arduous training and experience to reach said rank. Thus they are often teachers at Schools and Academies. They answer to the Elder Keepers.

Divine: the highest title a dragon could attain in the Celestial Order. They do not answer to any government and have their own rank.

Grand General: the highest role attainable in the army. Grand generals are part of the elite in society due to their extremely heavy responsibilities.

General/Chief: army or guard

Grand Judge: a Grand Judge is in charge of overseeing all Judges and Ministers as much as taking the most important judicial cases in high society that usually involve very high profile members, such as Commanders, Generals, Masters, Templars, Atriarchs, or Revered Mothers/Fathers.

Judge: a Justice who elected by the Senate to sentence criminals in their place.

Minister: a Justice who is elected by the Senate, and is dedicated to writing and suggesting new laws, amendments or removals to existing laws, as well as taking care of regulations for trading and taxation of trades and lands.

Master: Masters are appointed by the Senate as experts in their field of study, be it elemental, magic or otherwise.

High-Middle Class

Commander: army or guard

Master of Education: Masters of education are usually pertaining to middle class, however they are considered high class if they are part of a House.

High Priest: TBD

Templar: TBD

Justice: Justices act as representatives during trials. They fight for their client's innocence or the guilt of the opposing Justice's client before a Judge. They are often permanently hired by multiple clients. Justices who have a good enough reputation, are usually hired as a House's Justice, and thus considered part of high society.

Sentinel: TBD

Revered Mother/Father: TBD

Alchemist: TBD

Middle Class

Scholar: TBD

Healer: TBD

Judge: TBD

Lieutenant/Captain: army or guard

Jeweller: TBD

Potter: TBD

Artisan: woodwork, etc

Architect: TBD

Artist: TBD

Baker/Cook: TBD

Blacksmith: TBD

Clothier: TBD

Low Class

Scribe: TBD

Clerics: TBD

Soldier/Guard: army or guard

Mothers/Fathers: TBD

Brothers/Sisters: TBD

Apprentice: TBD

Assassin: TBD

Trader/Merchant: TBD

Caretaker: TBD

Servant: TBD