Kappin/Reputation Meanings

Conqueror means fighting brigand kings, defeating skellies and zombies, fighting (and sinking) other players' ships, blockading, attacking flotillas, and Imperial outpost expeditions, blah, blah,blah. He almost always wins.

Explorer means visiting the Atlantis Citadel, visiting the Cursed Isles, Completing expeditions, and travelling around the ocean. He always explores

Patron means tournaments and event blockades. He always is very generous.

Magnate means purchasing items and portraits and earning loot from sea monsters.

See the article on reputation for more info.