"It's a feudal relationship, Mr. Durand. Which means that you are expected to support and serve those of higher station than you, as you will be able to expect service and support from those who end up in lower station than you. Think of it as vassalage and lordhood. You get things from being a part of the relationship, but you need to serve the person and organization giving them to you. By doing this well, everyone wins, and the entire covenant becomes stronger for it."
He blinked, considering the young Haunt.
"Think on it, Mr. Durand. One thing you must secure if you wish to join the Invictus is a sponsor, and you'll need to demonstrate your talents to earn one. Earning a good sponsor can catapult you forward in the Covenant. It is an organization, of course, that respects power and merit - which means if someone of power and merit thinks you are a good fit, then it speaks volumes about you."