[quote=@TheDuncanMorgan]
Master: Legenary swordmen/High Magisters
Expert: Generals/Magisters
Adept: Professional soldier/Circle Mage
Apprentice: Trained Militia/New mage
Novice: Untrained Militia/Circle Student
[/quote]

5 ranks, 5 tiers. 1 = best, 5 = lowest.