Maedhros was the first mortal to gain ordination, rather than appointment to his divine status. The ordination during his time was a more simple affair - he had simply to rise to the highest of all mortals and gain agreement of all active mortalkind to his appointment. Maedhros began life with a brief excursion into the Mages guild, before finding his vocation in the Rangers. During his eclectic leadership, the Rangers Guild flourished. It was the largest and most potent in Avalon, and many wore the title of Ranger with pride. Maedhros was also owner of the Grove Tavern, where he and his bride Sweetpea plotted and entertained. Maedhros the strongest fighter of his period, the most renowned mortal, and a worthy first god of Avalon. His ordination was witnessed by ten mortals, all of whom agreed to his ascension, and he was bestowed his divine status by Genesis, the god of time. Of the Gods, Astrea, goddess of wisdom and Aldaron, the god of life were also present.