the rankings for shadowmancer run as follows

apprintice- you are a beginner and have no idea what you are doing. you are young and shapable

Will learn: basic shadow control and some minor offensive magic

currently ranked: class has passed this rank

Darkling: you know the basic idea behind shadowmancy, and now it's time to put it to use.

Will learn: basic offensive and definsive magic
Bonus: Will recieve an egg containing a shadow creature

Currently ranked
Rip
Emily
Thora
Akani
Takara