A series of simple posters appear in both Cordor and Wiltun which reads;
Proclamation
The Roadwarden Society hereby bestow its blessings upon Rikkudai Balgar-Khanan and award him the title of honouary member of the Roadwardens. Rikkudai has shown exceptional ability and skill which has impressed the Roadwardeen Society. From this day forward Rikkudai is officially considered one of the Roadwardens to recognize the merits he has clearly shown.
May the Rider of the Winds keep you safe on your travels.
The Roadwarden Society.
Gossip quickly lives up to its name spawning hundreds of tales in both cities on just how this man came to given this large honour it must be to become one of the Roadwardens.