Iron Chef Optimisation Challenge in the Playground LXXXI

[Darrin]

Basically, you do stuff for an organization and gain affiliation points that cause you to increase in rank. Every new rank gives you more benefits.

Here's an excerpt of the positive modifiers (Fair Use):

Character level bonus, +1/2 PC's level
Cleric or paladin of good-aligned deity, +1
Discover Slaughtergarde laboratory, +1
Prevent further access to Slaughtergarde laboratory, +1
Defeat wererats infiltrating Sumberton, +1
Destroy the altars in the Slaughtergarde temple, +1
Destroy the gate in the Slaughtergarde armory, +3

The book is supposed to cover levels 1-6, so presumably after a PC successfully completes the module, they would be rewarded with an opportunity to enter Serene Guardian as a member of the Luminous Order. As mentioned on page 17:

"As the characters earn affiliation points, they gain access to spells, magic items, and powerful weapons. By the time they reach the end of Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde, the PCs might be able to join prestige classes detailed in the Player's Guide."

So long as there's at least a cursory mention of Slaughtergarde in a submission's backstory, I think we can assume they have earned enough affiliation points to enter Serene Guardian.