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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aleolus" data-source="post: 4046011" data-attributes="member: 53423">Now then, the class system.  Classes in this system are less "You get X ability at level Y", more of a pick-and-choose yourself.  As you level, you get a certain number of points, which you may use to acquire either increased skill ranks, or a special ability for your class.  The "classes" are also more flavor, less crunch, being essentially the profession that your character earns a living at.  For instance, you could be a Soldier, a Blacksmith, a Carpenter, or anything else that an individual could earn money doing.  You are expected to continue to improve the abilities associated with that profession, however what you do beyond that is your choice.  For instance, if your character is a soldier, then you would be expected to continually improve your capabilities in whatever form of combat you make use of, be it ranged, armed melee or unarmed melee.  Beyond that, you can get ranks in whatever skills you desire.Next, magic.  Magic is not a class-specific ability in this system, like it is in D&D.  Anyone can gain the ability to make use of magic, by acquiring the special ability below.SpellshaperCost: 5 pointsBenefit: You gain access to the Spellshaping skill, and automatically acquire four ranks in it.  you may, thereafter, increase your ranks in that skill as normal.When you select this ability, you must chose which path of spellshaping you want to embark upon.  Only under very unique circumstances may an individual change his path partway into it, and most people don't have the time or devotion to acquire it.  The four paths you have to choose from for how you gain and utilize your magic are:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Path of the Scholar: With this path, you have gained the ability to use magic through long-term study and research, and have, as such, learned to tap into the mystical energies of the world around you.  Individuals who choose this path may utilize magic associated with any of the elements, however those spells they do cast lack the force of those upon the other three paths.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Innate Path:  Those who chose this path awaken within themselves an innate understanding of the energies that compose themselves and the world around them.  Followers of this path pick three elements, one of which must be the element they have the strongest affinity towards, and neither of the others may be that element's opposite.  Innate casters may utilize any magic associated with the three elements they select upon taking this path, and have more power to push through those spell, but they are unable to cast magic from any of the other elements.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Divine Path:  Followers of the Divine Path devote themselves to a higher power.  What power this is is between the GM and player.  Upon taking this path, the individual chooses two elements, which must be tied into the source they draw their power from.  For instance, a Divine caster who draws power from a deity of War would find metal and fire the most appropriate choices.  A follower of the Divine Path has the same limitations as the followers of the Innate Path, save they may choose any elements, so long as they are tied to where their power comes from.  Followers of the Divine Path may cast spells associated with those two elements with greater power than even followers of the Innate Path, however are also unable to use magic from any of the other elements.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Path Draconic:  This path is viewed as the most difficult, and the most rewarding of the Paths.  Those who choose to follow the Path Draconic to gain access to magic must find a Dragon who represents the element they possess the strongest affinity towards, and form a pact with them.  This pact is not something to be taken lightly, nor is this path for the weak-hearted.  The act of making a Pact with a dragon changes the people who make it, both physically, and mentally.  Physically, they gain aspects resembling that of the Dragons themselves.  What those are vary from person to person, but wings are typically a part of it.  Mentally, the aspects of personality brought about by their elements are made even more prevalent.  The followers of this path may only use magic associated with the element of the dragon they made a pact with, but none can surpass the Draconic casters when they use that element.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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