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Carrion Fields
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Carrion Fields
First off, I should mention that Carrion Fields is a 100% text-based M.U.D MMORPG game. this means it has completely no graphics, so those who judge a book by its cover should back away now.
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As I mentioned, the game is 100% text-based. Everything in the game is described with text, from the room you're in, to the people, to combat, skills, etc, etc. Similarly, everything in the game is controlled by text commands, so this is a chance to brush up on your speed-typing skills.
This, of course, has it's limitations, but it also has good points. For one, you can change your appearance to anything you want (within the rules, for example, describing your equipment is a no-no). Anyone who looks at you can see your equipment (which is why you're not supposed to describe it), your current state (near-death, bleeding, etc) and of course the appearance that you set. Also, you can emote ANYTHING you want. Want to do a quadraple backflip while eating a hotdog? Well you can! Since it's completely text-based there's no limitations to these (again, within the rules) except the roleplaying limitations
Roleplaying!
Is not an option in Carrion Fields, it is a RULE. What this means is that you're supposed to act as though you're the actual person in the game. So that means that even though you can emote doing a quadraple backflip while eating a hotdog, you shouldn't unless you're character is able to pull off such a feat. Half the fun of playing in a "must-roleplay" game is creating a character that's unique, whether it be the appearance, personality, or personal life story. for example, is your character dumb? Then maybe you can roleplay it by talking like you're dumb (lul). Also, short-forms (like actually saying "lol" or "wtf" or "y r u mad") are not recomended, unless you need to say something quickly then MAYBE you should use them. On that note, the game is set somewhere in the middle ages, so there's no such thing as computers either.
How to get it
Carrion Fields can be run via telnet at
address: carrionfields.net
and
port: 4449
and
port: 4449
But I'd recomend using a MUD client like GMud32 instead of telnet.
Gods and Immortals
These are actually the GMs, SMODs, etc, etc.
However, in the game itself, they take the form of Gods and Immortals.
In certain advanced classes, a player has dedicate himself to a God before he can proceed beyond a certain level, this is called "empowerment". To do so, you must pray to the God of your choice (it's really kinda like a PM) and wait for a reply. The God may or may not choose to test you.
Being dedicated to an actual in-game God has it's perks of course.
Races and Classes
There are 17 Races & 16 Classes in Carrion Fields
Race List
Race List
Human
Humans are the most common race in the world, and make up the majority of adventurers. Although they have no special talents like the other races, they are more versatile, being skilled in all classes. Humans are able to gain more benefit from magical devices. Humans average six feet in height and are known to have colorings of all types.
Notable Heroes
- [SCION] Charine the Bloody Scholar, Chancellor of Eternal Night (View PBF)
- [HERALD] Charlee the Hand of the Unseen, Adventuring Absentee Heir (View PBF)
- [EMPIRE] Tarleton LeFleur the Reputed Jester of the Royal Dynasty, Emperor of Thera (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Iktul Slink the Calculating Conciliator, Bandit King of Hamsah Mu'tazz, Justiciar of Thera (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Jayundar the Chaotic Rupture of Dark Instinct, Nightreaver of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Daichyl Ti Beraam the Deft Shadow of the Mists, Captain of the Brigade (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (20)
- Intelligence: Genius (20)
- Wisdom: Wise (20)
- Dexterity: Quick (20)
- Constitution: Healthy (20)
- Charisma: Charismatic (20)
Classes
Experience Penalty: 0
Humans may be any class.
Elf
Among all the predominant races in the world, the High Elves were the firstborn, and are the longest-lived. As such, theirs is a culturally advanced society that even still has changed little from its early days. Their attitudes are predominantly conservative, for a race so long-lived and with such a long history will be naturally resistant to changes. While they likewise hidebound and prejudiced in a paternalistic way, and even though they are kind-hearted and seek to aid and protect others of non-elven races, it is often done so with a feeling of obligation to help those lesser than one's own self. While some elves do overcome these attitudes, they are the exception rather than the rule, for openly expressing such things, particularly with respect to love and marriage, is to invite shunning by one's elven peers.
Despite their prejudicial attitudes, all High Elves revere the Light, and the Gods of the Light, and to do otherwise would be one of the most horrific sins a High Elf could commit. As such, all High Elves must begin as Good- Aligned. The purity of their souls is such that they are more difficult to corrupt with all manner of curses.
Physically, elves are slender and graceful, and taller on average (6'3") than most humans. They possess fair and delicate skin of an unusually fair complexion, and tend towards lighter hair and eye colorations, although some vibrant and brilliant examples are known to occur in rare cases. They are relatively weaker than most races, and the least physically hardy of all, but to humans, this ephemeral grace often makes the High Elves seem exceedingly beautiful. The high elves are almost universally so light of step, that their passage goes unnoticed by those who do not actually lay eyes upon the elf.
Born to live under the sun and sky, the High Elves make their homes in ancient forests, led by royal and noble clans whose lineage extends back as far as anyone can remember. The most well known of these is the Kingdom ruled by the House of Darsylon, for it has had the most dealings and trade with outsiders over the past millenia. Legends handed down among the High Elves claim that the Gods warned them against descending deep into the earth, and laid a curse on them to abhor cold iron for this reason. Whether true or not, no High Elf can stand the physical presence of iron. Even having the metal in proximity causes severe pain and discomfort, and the actual touch of the metal causes physical burns.
Notable Heroes
- [FORTRESS] Frorania L'Litor the Beacon of Courage, Stalker of Shadows (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Zaknifal the Annihilating Brilliance of Unbridled Fury, Quick Green Fox (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Malthalia Alves the Haunting Elegy, Drillmistress of Battl (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Ceyraia Dasuyri the Flaring Essence, Sunwarden of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Isendor the Favored Son of Darsylon, Knight of the Misty Ruin (View PBF)
- [HERALD] Etielise Elwade the Soul of the Monarch, High Herald of the Eternal Star (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (1
- Intelligence: God-like (25)
- Wisdom: Sagacious (21)
- Dexterity: Quick (23)
- Constitution: Average (16)
- Charisma: Disarming (21)
- Vulnerable: Iron
- Resistant: Curse
Classes
Experience Penalty: 500
Elves can train in any profession, save those that require a different mindset than that of the Light, such as Druid, Anti-Paladin, or Necromancer. In addition, Elven Society does not believe in killing or destruction as an end to itself, and as such they abhor professions that train for this sort of thing exclusively, or with such focus as to be considered so, and thus they cannot train as Assassins or Shamans.
Half-Elf
Half-elves are a cross-breed between a human and any of the three pure races of elves. They are not quite as astute and wise as pure elves but tend to be more sturdy and strong. Like pure elves, half-elves see in the dark with infravision. Depending on their parents, a half-elf is usually anywhere from 5'6" to 6'4", and their more slender builds are characteristic of their elven blood. Their skin tones vary, reflecting their heritage on both sides. Unlike elves, half-elves are able to grow facial hair.
Their blood leaves them vulnerable to metals forbidden to their elven ancestors; descendants of high elves and wood elves cannot handle iron, and those of drowish descent will be burned by mithril. Because of their mixed lineage, though, they are only half as vulnerable as their elven parent. Furthermore, they are able to hold and sacrifice (but not wear) items of these metals where full-blood elves cannot.
Half-elves and half-drow move quietly in natural terrain.
Notable Heroes
- [TRIBUNAL] Artenno Maq'tur the Salty Surgeon of the Spire, Corsair of Neltouda, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- [NEXUS] Calbaseeti Tel'dethian the Blessed Touch of Revival, Watermarked, Meter of Mind (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Enrai Ar'agandis the Priest of the Jaguar, Captain of the Brigade (View PBF)
- [HERALD] Tiatan Qa Vansedien the Double-Changed Changeling, Resilient Beast of Bourbon (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (19)
- Intelligence: Super-genius (21)
- Wisdom: Sagacious (21)
- Dexterity: Quick (21)
- Constitution: Healthy (19)
- Charisma: Charismatic (20)
Warriors may choose their prime stat and gain +3 in it, with the exception of Dexterity for half-elves, not half-drow, which yields +1 Strength and +2 Dexterity as a result.
Attributes
- Vulnerable: Iron
Experience Penalty: 100
Half-elves of any heritage may be of any alignment and any class but Berserker. Their beliefs and training often reflect the culture in which they are raised.
Half-Drow
Half-elves are a cross-breed between a human and any of the three pure races of elves. They are not quite as astute and wise as pure elves but tend to be more sturdy and strong. Like pure elves, half-elves see in the dark with infravision. Depending on their parents, a half-elf is usually anywhere from 5'6" to 6'4", and their more slender builds are characteristic of their elven blood. Their skin tones vary, reflecting their heritage on both sides. Unlike elves, half-elves are able to grow facial hair.
Their blood leaves them vulnerable to metals forbidden to their elven ancestors; descendants of high elves and wood elves cannot handle iron, and those of drowish descent will be burned by mithril. Because of their mixed lineage, though, they are only half as vulnerable as their elven parent. Furthermore, they are able to hold and sacrifice (but not wear) items of these metals where full-blood elves cannot.
Half-elves and half-drow move quietly in natural terrain.
Notable Heroes
- [TRIBUNAL] Vythigor the Dedicated Student of Law, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Aunkdunell the Vile Primordial Ooze, Nightreaver of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [SCION] Kharnial Loke the Partaker of Terror's Chalice, Chancellor of Eternal Night (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Werzidian Wildborn the Impetuous Bastard of the Maw, Harbinger of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Jichii Do'kan'ralle the Lightning Rod, Skjald of Battle (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (19)
- Intelligence: Super-genius (21)
- Wisdom: Sagacious (21)
- Dexterity: Quick (21)
- Constitution: Healthy (19)
- Charisma: Charismatic (20)
Warriors may choose their prime stat and gain +3 in it, with the exception of Dexterity for half-elves, not half-drow, which yields +1 Strength and +2 Dexterity as a result.
Attributes
- Vulnerable: Mithril
Experience Penalty: 100
Half-drow of any heritage may be of any alignment and any class but Berserker. Their beliefs and training often reflect the culture in which they are raised.
Dark Elf
Dark-elves are a race of renegade elves who have turned their energy toward evil. They are inherently intelligent but have neglected intellectual studies and become very nimble from years of generations of thievery and mischief. Like elves, dark-elves have infravision and can walk unnoticed. Dark elves must stay evil to cast any spells they might know. Those who turn to good are frowned upon. Dark-elves are burned by the touch of mithril. Dark-elves are of slight build and average 5'6" in height. Their skin is the color of ebony, and their hair has been known to be anything from white/silver to dark-grey.
Due to their magical nature, Dark-elves of most classes are naturally adept with faerie fire.
Notable Heroes
- [EMPIRE] Melememelem the Smiting Fist of the Tyrant, Empress of Thera (View PBF)
- [SCION] Bambizlo Zloborl the High Wizard of the Arcane, Gluttonous Menace (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Valdora Bon'Durdin the Icy Grip of the Magical Wastelands, Nightreaver of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [EMPIRE] Kostyan Ahgroh the Stygian Juggernaut, Emperor of Thera (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Golhyrr Maglust the Relentless Pursuer of Magi, Commander of Battle (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (1
- Intelligence: God-like (24)
- Wisdom: Sagacious (21)
- Dexterity: Deft (24)
- Constitution: Average (16)
- Charisma: Charismatic (1
- Vulnerable: Mithril
Classes
Experience Penalty: 500
Dark-Elves may be Warriors, Thieves, Transmuters, Invokers, Necromancers, Conjurers, Assassins, Anti-Paladins, Healers, Shaman, and with certain restrictions, Rangers.
Storm Giant
Housing themselves in cities deep within the oceans or on or around the realm's lakes and rivers, storm giants have developed a keen empathy for the troubles and trials of man. This empathy has placed in them a strong sense of loyalty, allowing them to become lifelong allies and companions to even the most uncommon of acquaintances, a common saying within taverns being, 'Once the ally of the giants of blue, their heart and blade shall ever stay true.' While often referred to as 'Gentlekind', these giants should by no means be taken for granted. Often thought irrational, storm giants will frequently be impulsive in their decisions for the greater good of a situation, which may often cause friction within their current cause. Participating in rituals of faith and endurance starting in their youth, these pious giants have been known to spend their time in prayer within the eye of a storm, something which has bred into them greater fortitude against lightning.
As with all giants, their size grants them excellent understanding of both bashing and enhanced damage, while imparting them with a resistance to the blows of normal weaponry. Averaging nearly 13' in height, they are the tallest of the more civilized giant races, though the conditions of their development within the realm's waters has led them to not be as strong. Storm giants tend to have bluish or green skin and hair.
Notable Heroes
- [FORTRESS] Arrna Holdfast the Sapper-Trained Blaze of War, Elder of the Fortress (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Humbert Holdfast the Relentless Dedicant, Eldest Maran (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Nian Talan the Conqueror of Despair, Rider of Storms, Elder Prophet of the Ligh (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Unalethekai Trah'Vella the First Knight of the Maiden, Cardinal of the Golden Sun (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Jaraffazar the Fabulous Legend, Vindicator of the Blood Tribunal (View PBF)
- Strength: Titanic (24)
- Intelligence: Genius (17)
- Wisdom: Wise (17)
- Dexterity: Dextrous (17)
- Constitution: Hearty (21)
- Charisma: Charismatic (19)
- Resistant: Bash, Slash, Pierce, Lightning
Storm Giants gain Bash and Enhanced Damage at 100%.
Inherent Abilities
- Call Lightning
- Waterbreathing (automatic)
Experience Penalty: 500
Storm Giants may become Warriors, Paladins, Shamans, Healers, and with certain restrictions, Rangers.
Further Reading
Cloud Giant
known for their impartiality regarding the politics of the more populated cities, in turn making them fairly naive and vulnerable to the tricks and guises of the other races. Naturally able to fly (but without wings), these giants are as at home in the air as they are on the ground. Due to their size and toughness, they are resistant to weapons, and possess a natural affinity for the arts of bashing and enhanced damage, enabling them to excel in most forms of combat. Strong leaders, cloud giants are known to have insight into many combat situations, yet will often become perplexed when encountering new or deceptive tactics. In addition to this, their environment has conditioned them against extremes of cold. Indifferent to the wars of light and dark, cloud giants must stay neutral at all times, as an ancient curse has left them god-fearing and vulnerable to the holy and negative powers of the realm. Civilized cloud giants average about 12' in height and are known for their pale complexions and white hair. Because of their long periods of isolation from other races, Cloud giants have very little immunity from most simple diseases, and are quite vulnerable to illnesses that other races would scarcely notice.
Notable Heroes
- [OUTLANDER] Quird of Men-ji the Watermarked Gardener, Harbinger of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Mahendorin Kal'dessi the Dweller of the Wilds, Keeper of the Kal'dessi (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Woldrun Grall-than the Indomitable Conquerer of the Perilous, Commander of Battle (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Luggbok Kuntug the Balanced Champion of Death, Drillmaster of Battle (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Namanrin Aran the Voracious Bear of the Ancient (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Tjok Bjorn-Kjr the Venerable Titan, Rising Ancient of the North Wind (View PBF)
- Strength: Titanic (25)
- Intelligence: Average (16)
- Wisdom: Wise (17)
- Dexterity: Average (16)
- Constitution: Hearty (22)
- Charisma: Charismatic (1
- Vulnerable: Mental, Holy, Negative, Disease
- Resistant: Bash, Slash, Pierce, Cold
Cloud Giants gain Bash and Enhanced Damage at 100%.
Inherent Abilities
- Flight (automatic)
Experience Penalty: 500
Cloud Giants may become Warriors, Rangers, Healers, and Druids.
Further Reading
Fire Giant
At home within the deep and harsh volcanoes of the realm, the fire giants are known for their cruel dealings with the other races of the realm. Embracing brute strength rather than intelligence, these giants make excellent warriors, preferring all forms of warfare over the subtle hand of diplomacy and trade. Showing true loyalty only to direct blood relations, their temper often leads them to hasty action, guided more by emotion than logic. In addition, their disdain for compassion and disregard for most life has left them little less than unwelcome in most places around the realm, something which many fire giants take pride in.
Due to the conditions of their volcanic homes, they have been tempered against the extremes of fire, making them highly resistant to its effects. However, this has left them vulnerable to extreme cold. Like all giants, their size has made them naturally adept at bashing and producing blows of enhanced damage, while taking little pain from the wounds of weapons. Not as tall as the other civilized giants, these brutes tend to be 10 to 11 feet tall, yet their unrelenting intensity has granted them greater physical fortitude than the others. Favoring combat of a physical nature, they are susceptible to mental attacks. The complexion of a fire giant is very dark, with some of the race having almost black skin. Nearly all fire giants have dark orange hair over most of their body.
Notable Heroes
- [EMPIRE] Hunsobo Oltog the Dutiful Disciple of Iunnalady, Emperor of Thera (View PBF)
- [EMPIRE] Kharghurln Akn'trar the Bespectacled Bitch, Empress of Thera (View PBF)
- [EMPIRE] Blitzenturt ad-Din the Hammer of the Empire, Emperor of Thera (View PBF)
- [SCION] Granaak the Legend of the Battlefield, Ravager in the Dark (View PBF)
- [SCION] Kungkruk the Taskmaster of the Eternal Night, Impudent Terror of Thera (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Knacnar BloodStomp the Commander of Battle, Smith of the Noldarian Forge (View PBF)
- Strength: Titanic (25)
- Intelligence: Average (15)
- Wisdom: Wise (17)
- Dexterity: Average (16)
- Constitution: Hearty (23)
- Charisma: Charismatic (17)
- Vulnerable: Mental, Cold
- Resistant: Bash, Slash, Pierce, Fire
Fire Giants gain Bash and Enhanced Damage at 100%.
Inherent Abilities
Classes
Experience Penalty: 500
Fire Giants may become Warriors, Anti-Paladins, Shaman, and with certain restrictions, Rangers.
Further Reading
Arial
Though the true origins of this race of bird-creatures have been lost to history (likely due to the scarcity of written Arial historical documents regarding their origin) their most ancient songs and legends describe them as having descended from the great birds that populated the skies of Thera in the distant past. Due to this avian ancestry, Arials prefer to make their homes and dwellings in high, mountainous locations, somewhat removed from the other races, or 'walkers' as they are called.
Arials range from about 6 to 7 feet, and are slender in build. They are covered in feathers and have wide wings upon their backs that grant them the ability to fly. Their colorations will vary, though the general layout, types, and lengths of their feathers follow a racial pattern. Not all Arials have prominent beaks or talons, but these features of their avian ancestry are present, if somewhat understated, in their entire race.
Arial society has a range of life philosophies that focus on how to live life to the fullest. Many arials live a driven life and are very focused and steadfast in realizing their goals. Others believe that life is too short for anything other than the pursuit of personal freedom and happiness. Often described as aloof and flighty, arials believe that nothing is greater than a life well-lived.
Because they tend towards being lean and muscular, lightning causes intense physical pain to Arials, as it contracts their muscles around their angular bone structure with little else to insulate or cushion the damage. The inherent buoyancy of their feathers and bodies that grant them the ability of flight and make them more at home in the air has the unwelcome side effect of greatly restricting their ability and desire to venture below the surface of the water, and makes them more vulnerable to water-based attacks. Though their wings give them the power of flight, they are equally at home on the ground.
Their lack of patience (most Arials believe that hesitation makes for a wasted life) make them unsuitable for the guildhall of Paladins; most Squires who would follow that path are directed instead to the Shaman or Warrior guild. Those Arials who join the guildhall of Invokers have a natural affinity for air-related magic.
Notable Heroes
- [TRIBUNAL] Arkellin Kvin the Weaver of the Elements, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Susubienko Glomska the Swift Stroke of Death, Drillmistress of Battle (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Sertius Skyflame the Dai Sensei of the Miyama Ryu, Bearer of the Phoenix's Flame (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Djabree the Poetic Fury of the Skies, Keeper of the Tablet (View PBF)
- [NEXUS] Iltch Crest'Magiere the Poised, Rhyme of Resistance, Bandit King of Hamsah Mu'tazz (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (19)
- Intelligence: Super-genius (23)
- Wisdom: Wise (20)
- Dexterity: Deft (25)
- Constitution: Healthy (1
- Charisma: Charismatic (1
- Vulnerable: Lightning, Drowning
Inherent Abilities
- Wingsweep
- Flight
Experience Penalty: 250
Arials may become Warriors, Thieves, Assassins, Bards, Transmuters, Invokers, Conjurers, Necromancers, Shapeshifters, Anti-Paladins, Shaman, Healers, Druids and Rangers in a limited capacity.
Felar
The Felar (FEE-lar) are a race created by magic from the great cats. For long years in their past, the Felar were enslaved by wizards to serve as familiars. The scars of this servitude still show in the relative weakness and dull wits of the Felar. They are renowned, however, for their agility and their "nine lives". It is said a Felar can withstand blows in battle (or from an angry master) that would kill a human outright. Felar is both the male and plural term, and Fela refers to a single female Felar.
"Felars" is not a word.
The thick fur of the Felar makes them resistent to cold, but also very vulnerable to fire. They also abhor water and are liable to drown in it. Because of their fear of water, they will never travel below its surface for long periods of time, preferring quick trips underwater with lots of time on the surface in between. Despite heavy modification by their former masters, the Felar retain the large claws and fangs of their ancestors. This gives them the ability to inflict extra damage during a fight, but the claws are not fully retractable. With class specific training, Felar can learn to walk unnoticed like other races, but their claws prevent them from sneaking from birth without such training. The Felar are also famed for their street fighting ability. The Felar are not generally very adept with magics, due both their wits and ancient roots, and some of the Felar still resent the mages, anyway. Even in darkness, Felar can see with their infravision.
The wars of freedom were long ago, however, so many younger Felar are willing to forgive and forget, and some have even begun to dabble in the magic that once imprisoned them. Felar tend to be smaller than humans, averaging about 5' in height. They have very muscular builds, though, moreso than would be expected. Fur on Felar can run from almost none to 90% of their body covered. Their colorings vary.
Felar may only dual wield their claws as a second weapon, and cannot use the cross skill with any usefulness. Because of their nimbleness and agility, Felar can also get free claw attacks while wielding two handed weapons.
Notable Heroes
- [SCION] Paraloiut the Vermin Queen of the Shadow Hive, Advisor to the Chancellor (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Calue Treeclimber the Sprightly Spriggan of the Wilds, Sunwarden of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [HERALD] Fyeereth Slink the Fiery Keeper of Cadence, High Herald (View PBF)
- Kjrorh the Dai Sensei of the Miyama Ryu, Anathema to the Empire (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Lerzion Lionsclaw the Seeker of the Flaming Crown, Amusing Investigator (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Mizfara ben-Ashkari the Judge, Jury, and Executioner, Captain of the Brigade (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Vreksoek Vrybroek the Natural Bloodlust, Nightreaver of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (17)
- Intelligence: Genius (17)
- Wisdom: Wise (20)
- Dexterity: Quick (23)
- Constitution: Hearty (23)
- Charisma: Charismatic (17)
- Vulnerable: Fire, Drowning
- Resistant: Cold, Light
Skills
Felar gain Hand to Hand at 100%.
Inherent Abilities
Classes
Experience Penalty: 250
Felar may become Warriors, Thieves, Rangers, Assassins, Anti-Paladins, or with certain restrictions, Shapeshifters. They may be of any ethos and alignment.
Dwarf
High within their mountain kingdoms or strongholds, the dwarves of this realm are known for their hard working nature, as well as their strength on the battlefield. Often miners or blacksmiths, the lifestyle of the dwarves is one that has granted them a fortitude unmatched throughout the realm, allowing for greater resistance to the common poisons and diseases of man. In addition, the will and spirit of the dwarves is something revered by priests and soldiers alike, the intensity of their hearts so fierce that entering a berserking rage is done with ease. Ever prideful, dwarves will generally hold honor in a high regard, their strength, ability and words an extension that most prefer not to have questioned. With this, many have whispered that a dwarven oath carries the weight to begin and end wars. So fierce is their loyalty towards others of their race and those lucky enough to be called friends, that it is often said with grim seriousness that it is far more deadly to kill a friend of a dwarf than it is to assault the dwarf directly. Such is the depth of their pride that any dwarves who stray to the cruel or darker paths of man are frowned upon.
Civilized dwarves will average near 4' in height, though they are remarkably stocky, the density of their bodies so incredible that travelling underwater is nearly impossible. Due to this, they have developed a heightened fear of drowning, the mental duress experienced when encountering water so great that it wracks their bodies with immense pain. Dwarves tend to have dark, ruddy complexions, while the pride they show in their beards is known far and wide. They are especially hardy, tiring only after marches that would have exhausted a softer race, and they are especially adept at moving quickly and efficiently through hilly or mountainous terrain.
Notable Heroes
- [BATTLE] Ghrummin Dhrummin the Iron-Arm Berserker, Commander of Battle, Smith of the Noldarian Forge (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Goroel Fireblood the Fevered Stoker of the Flames, Drillmaster of Battle (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Gramoak Bolshtelk the Sanctified Pose of Rage, Captain of the Brigade, Stonemason (View PBF)
- [FORTRESS] Gromkonk AleBeard the Ale-Quenched Smith of the Jaguar, Captain of the Brigade (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Odrirg Gorimm the Bane of Chaos, Priest of the Ki-rin, Vindicator of the Blood Tribunal (View PBF)
- Strength: Herculean (22)
- Intelligence: Genius (19)
- Wisdom: Wise (19)
- Dexterity: Dextrous (1
- Constitution: Vigorous (25)
- Charisma: Charismatic (1
- Vulnerable: Drowning
- Resistant: Magic, Disease, Poison
Inherent Abilities
Classes
Experience Penalty: 250
Dwarves may become Warriors, Paladins, Shamans, and Healers.
Further Reading
Duergar
With the recent excavations unearthing paths to the Underdark, the race of dark dwarves known as Duergar has made its way into Thera. Stronger than their surface cousins, their evil ways have changed them in other areas. Unlike their cousins, they are not known for working stone and metal, something which has made them less hearty over time. They have become more dexterous through centuries of thievery and deceit. Because of their many years underground, they have become adept at seeing through the shadows. However, they cannot see hidden assassins within the shadows of the wilderness. The duergar have also become accustomed to the dark waters living near the rivers and oceans of the Underdark. They do not share the fear or vulnerability to water of their surface cousins. All Duergar are evil. Duergar are slightly taller and thinner than their surface cousins. The average duergar is approximately 4'6". The complexion of the duergar is almost ebony, and without fail they have dark, thick, and greasy beards. Duergar share the resistance of their surface dweller cousins to poison and magic, though their long sojourn in Darkness has made them vulnerable to holy attacks as well as to light. Duergars can see in the dark with infravision.
Notable Heroes
- [EMPIRE] Gzurweeg the Fist of Darkness, Imperial Dread Lord (View PBF)
- [SCION] Derogker Velen'Tarr the Wrathful Hand of the Reaping Grimace (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Faeghn the Salty Swashbuckler, Touched by the Tempest, MageSlayer (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Nidblot Niding the Priest of Daevryn, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Grawshen Sootsel the Black Dragon, Blazin' Brawla of Iunna (View PBF)
- Padraig the Captain of the Banshee's Desire, Seeker of the Lost Ship (View PBF)
- [EMPIRE] Waserax Urgazar the Destructive Hand of Daevryn, Imperial High Priest (View PBF)
- Strength: Herculean (23)
- Intelligence: Average (16)
- Wisdom: Wise (1
- Dexterity: Quick (1
- Constitution: Hearty (22)
- Charisma: Average (16)
- Vulnerable: Holy, Light, Whitesteel
- Resistant: Magic, Poison, Disease
Duergar gain Pick Lock at 100%.
Inherent Abilities
- Detect Hidden (passive)
Experience Penalty: 250
Duergar may become Warriors, Thieves, Anti-Paladins, and Shamans.
Further Reading
Gnome
Gnomes are a race of small, wiry, but tough creatures. They live a very long time and accumulate much wisdom. They are resistant to poisons, but they are vulnerable to bashing because of their small size. Gnomes can see in the dark with infravision. Gnomes, due to their large stock of wisdom, always stay neutral, else they will lose their spells and are frowned upon. Surface gnomes are the smallest of the races of Thera, averaging just 3' in height. Their coloring ranges from a pale gray to a light brown.
Notable Heroes
- [TRIBUNAL] Tlingit Rockbottom the Compulsory Conductor of the Law (View PBF)
- [HERALD] Greikyn Dral'sam the Virtuoso of Inspiration, Painter of Storms (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Ixilth the Violent Harasser, Harbinger of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Teldasill Nacklenock the Primeval Ambush, Harbinger of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Pissudin the Winged Claw of Judgment, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- [HERALD] Kanrue Jalsten the Lorekeeper of the Spiral (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Siloreelo Di Taloreelo the Marked Warrior of the Indigo Triangle, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (1
- Intelligence: Super-genius (23)
- Wisdom: Profound (25)
- Dexterity: Dextrous (20)
- Constitution: Healthy (1
- Charisma: Charismatic (19)
- Vulnerable: Bash
- Resistant: Poison
Gnomes gain Lore and Identify at 100%.
Classes
Experience Penalty: 300
Gnomes may become Warriors, Thieves, Transmuters, Invokers, Conjurers, Druids, and Healers.
Svirfnebli
The Svirfnebli, also known as deep gnomes, have made their way into Thera as the paths to the Underdark have been found. Slighty larger than their surface cousins, these gnomes are also stronger and a little more hearty from centuries of working stone. The dedication to stone has made them not quite as adept mentally as their cousins, but yet they are still regarded as very wise. With their singular dedication to the stone, a svirfneblin must be neutral in all aspects of their lives. They have the same ability in learning the powers of items as their surface cousins, and have learned to see the invisible. Svirfnebli are slightly taller than their surface cousins, but still only average 3'6" in height. They share the vulnerability to blunt attacks with Gnomes, and resistance to poison, and also have a high resistance to magic and disease. Unlike other Underdark races, these folk tend to be very pale. Their color ranges from light gray to a pale white.
Notable Heroes
- [BATTLE] Droma Stoneshoulder the Sojourning Svirfnebli, Drillmistress of Battle, Apprentice of the Hammer (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Bartis HammerHand the Observant Eyes of the Village, Drillmaster of Battle (View PBF)
- [NEXUS] Pelrin the Elder of the Island, Beloved of "Someone" (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Fendril Rockbottom the Vision of Law, Provost Magistrate (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Nizidrayt Ironvein the Scarred Mystic of the Wilds, Harbinger of Thar-Eris (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Vhloughvang the Whiteborn Witch Hunter, Commander of Battle (View PBF)
- Strength: Herculean (22)
- Intelligence: Genius (1
- Wisdom: Sagacious (22)
- Dexterity: Dextrous (20)
- Constitution: Hearty (22)
- Charisma: Charismatic (19)
- Vulnerable: Bash
- Resistant: Magic, Poison, Disease
- Stoneskin
- Detect Invis (passive)
Experience Penalty: 250
Svirfnebli may become Warriors, Thieves, Rangers, Transmuters, Invokers, Conjurers, and Healers.
Wood-Elf
Wood-elves broke off from the high elves long ago and chose to linger in the twilight of the woods instead of honing their minds and gaining the magical skill of the high elves. They have gradually changed from their high-elven roots and are now slightly stronger and heartier than high elves or dark-elves. Instead of following the pure morality of the high-elves, the wood-elves have become concerned with balance, with the cycles of nature, the fragility of life, the inevitability of death. Wood-elves prefer nature over magic and generally find themselves feeling out of place in cities and towns. Their coloring can vary considerably, almost as much as humans, but most wood-elves have light brown hair and ivory skin (a shade darker than the fair skin of high elves). Due to their many years in the wilds, wood-elves can walk quietly there, although not so quietly as other elves. Like high-elves, though, wood-elves are burned by the touch of iron and may see in the dark with infravision. Wood-elves must stay balanced, or neutral, in their morality and have chaotic tendencies.
Wood-elves are naturally adept at a number of nature-oriented skills if their class normally receives them. These include but are not limited to Camouflage, Fashion Staff, and Entangle. These skills will either be easier to learn or will work better for wood-elves.
Notable Heroes
- [HERALD] Lasentia Silvermoon the Grand Mistress of Artistry, Sapper-Trained Desert Marauder (View PBF)
- [NEXUS] Kyaltaru Tel'dethian the Despondent Dirgesinger, Inebriated Islander, Rhyme of Resistance (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Lohik Thercel the Ale-Swilling Streaker, Last Song of the Eternal War (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Ruhktanshi Il'Cha-Ashama'Ghara the Strengthened Chant of Sublimity (View PBF)
- [OUTLANDER] Laenelis the Bearer of the Molten Circle, Blessed of the Ancients (View PBF)
- Strength: Strong (19)
- Intelligence: Super-Genius (23)
- Wisdom: Sagacious (21)
- Dexterity: Deft (24)
- Constitution: Healthy (17)
- Charisma: Disarming (22)
- Vulnerable: Iron
Experience Penalty: 400
Wood-elves may be Warriors, Rangers, Druids, Bards, and Healers.
Orc
Orcs are taller than humans and often deformed or mis-shapen. Their race was originally crafted by the Dark Gods from fallen Elves as a poor imitation of the Elven race. After generations of inbreeding and corruption, very little of their original Elven heritage remains. Their skin color varies from a pale gray or yellow to dark mottled colors and is often pock-marked or scabrous. Their ears are somewhat pointed like that of Elves but may be blunted or distorted. They are thick-browed and remarkably strong despite having wiry limbs. As with other races, there are variations in appearance among Clans, some being hairless, some with tusks, etc. Orcs are cunning but woefully stupid, strong but cowardly, and use pure brute strength in plowing through their opponents. Greed, fear, and rage drive the writhing brain of the Orc. Living together in Clans, only a single Chief can lead the Clan village. A village shaman oversees the selection of the Chief as well as other rituals integral to the culture. See HELP CLANCHIEF for more information regarding the Chief selection process.
Living in squalor since the time of their creation, Orcs have a strong immune system and can eat things that would poison a Human, with no ill affects. They are able to hide within caves, swamplands, and within their own Clan villages. However, as creatures of darkness, Orcs can see clearly without light but are easily damaged by light-based attacks. All Orcs are evil and are too quarrelsome and bestial to ever be orderly in nature. Although they aren't skilled enough to become true pickpockets, Orcs can learn how to steal from one another. Because of their bitter hatred of Elves (and Wood-Elves) they will attack either on sight when berserking and strong enough to do so. Other races, most notably dwarves and elves, are quite hostile to orcs, and might attack them on sight.
Notable Heroes
- Thrunna the Chieftain of the Grinning Skulls (View PBF)
- Gutulk Rolg the Chieftain of the Grinning Skulls, Hunted by Battle (View PBF)
- Srithra CarrionEater the Chieftain of the Grinning Skulls, Mergulla's Meat Tenderizer (View PBF)
- Alzinghul Deth'Alzul the Chieftain of the Grinning Skulls, Disciple of Zurcon, Hunted by Battle (View PBF)
- Bukrinuk the Chieftain of the Grinning Skulls, Desecrator of Darsylon (View PBF)
- Strength: Herculean (23)
- Intelligence: Average (15)
- Wisdom: Average (16)
- Dexterity: Dextrous (1
- Constitution: Vigorous (24)
- Charisma: Repulsive (13)
- Vulnerable: Light
- Resistant: Disease
Experience Penalty: 0
Orcs are automatically of the Berserker class.
Further Reading
Minotaur (RARE!!!)
Minotaurs are large beasts with humanoid bodies and the head and hooves of bulls. Strong but unintelligent, they cannot reproduce among their own kind; every minotaur is male and they can only further the race by polluting the wombs of human females during their violent rites of blood sacrifice and procreation which leads to their rarity in the realm. They are tall and hairy, with sharp and dangerous horns. Their bovine mouths make it difficult for them to speak the Common Tongue.
Due to their size and strength they can shrug off many physical attacks. Because of their obstinate nature and unnatural heritage they are immune to fear and will only retreat from battle if it is strategically sound. All Minotaurs are neutral or evil in alignment. Minotaurs have an inherent ability to gore.
Notable Heroes
- [BATTLE] Ohbehb LongHorn the One-Horned, Onslaught of Imperial Oppressors, Commander of Battle (View PBF)
- [SCION] Melertosiceo the Holy of Faith, Advisor to the Chancellor (View PBF)
- [BATTLE] Dhaath SplitHorn the Skull-Hunter, Drillmaster of Battle (View PBF)
- [TRIBUNAL] Caroolth Holdersson the Meticulous Drover, Vindicator of the Blood Tribunal (View PBF)
- Strength: Herculean (23)
- Intelligence: Average (16)
- Wisdom: Sagacious (22)
- Dexterity: Dextrous (19)
- Constitution: Hearty (21)
- Charisma: Repulsive (11)
- Resistant: Bash, Slash, Pierce
Classes
Experience Penalty: 450
Minotaurs may only become Warriors and Shamans.
Note: Minotaur are very rare and sometimes not available during character creation.
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Class List
Class List
Warrior
Warriors live for combat and the thrill of battle. They are the best fighters of all the classes, but lack the subtle skills of thieves and the magical talents of mages and priests. Warriors are best for those who don't mind taking the direct approach, even when another method might be called for.
The prime stat of a Warrior is Strength, and some of their abilities are: Fourth attack, Offhand Disarm, Enhanced Damage, Berserk, Dodge, Parry, Feint, Charge, Warcry, Dash, and Drive.
Warriors also get numerous additional abilities once they specialize in a specific weapon type. See: "HELP SPECIALIZE" and "HELP WEAPON SPECIALIZATION"
All races and alignments may become warriors.
Skills
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
- warcry
- pen
- flourintine (sword specialist)
- stab (dagger specialist)
- ironhands (hand to hand specialist)
- backhand (mace specialist)
- whirl (axe specialist)
- spin (staff/spear specialist)
- distance (polearm specialist)
- bludgeon (whip/flail specialist)
- sting (whip/flail specialist)
- cross (sword specialist)
- evasion (hand to hand specialist)
- offhand disarm
- underhand (dagger specialist)
- vital area (hand to hand specialist)
- deflect shield (mace specialist)
- leverage (staff/spear specialist)
- entrap (polearm specialist)
- evade
- doublethrust (sword specialist)
- weaponbreaker (axe specialist)
- strip (whip/flail specialist)
- parting blow
- artery (dagger specialist)
- boneshatter (mace specialist)
- riposte (sword specialist)
- pincer (axe specialist)
- fourth attack
- dash
- twist (dagger specialist)
- stun (hand to hand specialist)
- dent (mace specialist)
- overhead (axe specialist)
- charge set (polearm specialist)
- flurry (sword specialist)
- concealed (dagger specialist)
- crushing blow (hand to hand specialist)
- impale (staff/spear specialist)
- disembowel (axe specialist)
- pull (whip/flail specialist)
Legacies
The thirty-six Legacies of the Order of Macalla, believed lost to antiquity, have resurfaced as the last of these warrior-monks have chosen to pass on their secrets to the warrior guildmasters of Theran towns.
Each technique works automatically when chosen, and should not be thought of as a traditional skill. Many are more or less effective depending on the specific strengths and weaknesses of an individual warrior, though in almost all cases, they each work with any weapon, race, or situation to some extent.
Warriors normally choose one Legacy at level 44, and a second one at level 48.
Autumn Harvest
Balance of the Sisters
Calming the Tempest
Chilling Embrace
Crashing of Waves
Cry of Thunder
Dance Upon the Southern Wind
Enigma of the Thirteen
Fires of Adversity
Fist of the Titan
Flow of Shadows
Fluid Deceptions
Forsaken Thoughts
Fortress of the Spirit
Gates of the Forge
Greeting the Avalanche
Harmonious Equilibrium
Hour Past Midnight
Incarnadine Wave
Landslide of the Second Breath
Maelstrom of the Veils
Mercy of the Typhoon
One With Shadows
Outcry of Steel
Place of the Raging River
Renewal of Spring
Riddle of Resilience
Soul of the Mountain
Space Between Heartbeats
Striking the Shadows Footfall
Surrounding the Sunrise
Trapping Beneath Thunder
Vanguards Desire
Ward of Blades
Whirlwind of Steel
Whispers of the Great Siege
General InfoBalance of the Sisters
Calming the Tempest
Chilling Embrace
Crashing of Waves
Cry of Thunder
Dance Upon the Southern Wind
Enigma of the Thirteen
Fires of Adversity
Fist of the Titan
Flow of Shadows
Fluid Deceptions
Forsaken Thoughts
Fortress of the Spirit
Gates of the Forge
Greeting the Avalanche
Harmonious Equilibrium
Hour Past Midnight
Incarnadine Wave
Landslide of the Second Breath
Maelstrom of the Veils
Mercy of the Typhoon
One With Shadows
Outcry of Steel
Place of the Raging River
Renewal of Spring
Riddle of Resilience
Soul of the Mountain
Space Between Heartbeats
Striking the Shadows Footfall
Surrounding the Sunrise
Trapping Beneath Thunder
Vanguards Desire
Ward of Blades
Whirlwind of Steel
Whispers of the Great Siege
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Strength
- Empowerment: No
Thief
There are many different interpretations of being a thief, even among this class's top guildmasters. For that reason, a student of thievery may find different lessons at the guildmasters across Thera. The student may choose to follow one guildmaster exclusively and learn his style completely, or he may choose to take lessons from a combination of guilds. However, it is often noted that the thieves that learn the most deadly skills have put all of their focus into one style. As you progress in one style, you eliminate your options in the other styles.
The styles range from expert pickpockets to clever trappers. Some may use the art of intimidation, while others master poisons. The thief class is one of variety, and you can never tell what types of tricks one may have up his sleeve.
The more popular guilds require membership, but the lesser-travelled guilds allow unfettered entry.
The prime stat of a Thief is Dexterity, and a sampling of possible abilities are: Backstab, Blackjack, Grapple, Detect Hidden, Advanced Picklock, Sneak, Hide, Truss, Knife, Steal, Apply and Concoct poisons, Waylay, Counterfeit, etc.
All races except for the Giant races, Orcs, Wood Elves, and Dwarves may become thieves.
Skills
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 25 42 Paths
While every thief guild in Thera teaches the core skills of all thieves, many guildmasters also have specialized training that they offer. When you approach the guildmaster, they will tell you what skill they would be willing to teach you next in their course of specialized training. Due to the nature of the training, you cannot skip over a path skill. You can train an entire path if you desire, or you can mix and match between them. Realize that the more you stray from focusing on a single path, the less you can learn from it.
General Path
Every thief guild in Thera teaches the core skills of all thieves, they also allow you to study from a pool of skills that any thief may learn. These skills are separate from the full paths, and they only have a level & thief point requirement.
Binder Path
Those who work in bindings are notorious for immobilizing their foes and dragging them into the shadows. There are few things more unnerving than a thief with some bindings and an interest in kidnapping.
Locksmith Path
Locksmiths have focused on getting into containers and through doors. The path is not very deep, but quite effective.
Mystic Path
A few thieves have uncovered means of merging magical studies with their primary set of skills. While rarely the sole focus of a rogue's attention, these techniques provide tools that physical means often cannot.
Pickpocket Path
Truly the "thief's thief", the pickpocket strives to rob his mark without ever being noticed. Though they can fight if they need to, pickpockets prefer to work in the shadows and avoid violence.
Thug Path
Thugs, cutthroats, and ruffians have long plagued the honest. Preying on the weak and seizing any opportunity to kick the strong while they're down, the thug is not someone you want to meet unprepared.
Trapper Path
Those who have pursued the art of the trap are among the most devious of the thieves. They know the power of setting traps is not just the pain they cause, but that they set fear into the hearts of those stalked.
General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Dexterity
- Empowerment: No
Links
Shaman
Shamans are priests whose role within their religion is to seek and destroy the enemies of the faith. They possess an impressive array of supplications and are the most offensively oriented of the priest classes. However, because of the aggressive nature of their gift, many of their beneficial supplications can only be communed upon themselves. Like all of the priest classes, shamans require EMPOWERMENT to access any but the weakest of their powers.
Shamans must be good or evil.
The prime stat on shamans is wisdom, and some of their abilities are: Enhanced damage, Summon, Frenzy, Fatigue, Damnation, Rot, Famish, Aristaeia, and Wither.
Human, half-elves, half-drows, dark elves, dwarves, storm giants, fire giants, duergar, arials, and minotaurs may be shamans.
Skills
1 6 7 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 25 Supplications
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 38 40 42 General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Good/Evil
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Wisdom
- Empowerment: Yes
Links
Healer
Healers are priests whose role within their religion is to protect and heal the faithful. They are the most defensively oriented of all classes, and their ability to heal wounds and cure harmful conditions is unmatched. Like all of the priest classes, healers can commune only the simplest of supplications unless accepted by a deity via EMPOWERMENT.
Healers must be good or neutral, with the exception of humans and dark elves whose societies are warped enough to produce them.
The prime stat on healers is wisdom and some of their abilities are: Blade Barrier, Swiftness, Rejuvenate, Restoration, Awaken, Nap, Sanctify room, and Group Teleport.
Humans, half-elves, half-drows, elves, gnomes, svirfnebli, cloud giants, storm giants, dwarves, dark elves, and arials may be healers. See: help EMPOWERMENT
Skills
1 6 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 28 Supplications
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
- vitality (good-align)
- turn undead (good-align)
- mass healing
- sanctify self (neutral/evil-align)
- sanctify room (good-align)
- divine bond (good-align)
- dark pact (evil-align)
- soul citadel (good/neutral-align)
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Wisdom
- Empowerment: Yes
Links
Druid
Druids are priests with powers relating to nature. In their natural environment druids can gather food and herbs, summon allies from the wilderness, hide beyond detection and severely damage their foes. However, they are uncomfortable and much less effective indoors or within the confines of a city. Druids rely upon the acceptance of a deity via EMPOWERMENT to use any but the simplest of their supplications. (See the helpfile on EMPOWERMENT.)
Druids must be neutral.
The prime stat of druids is wisdom and some of their abilities are: Moonbeam, the Hunt, Spike growth, Thorn, Liveoak, Sunray, Treeform, Briartangle, Spores, Thornheart, Herbal Forage and Call of the Wild.
Druids become more at ease with their abilities as they spend more and more time within the wilderness.
Only humans, half-elves, half-drows, wood-elves, gnomes, cloud giants and arials may be druids.
Skills
1 3 4 5 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 38 Supplications
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 42 45 General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Neutral
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Wisdom
- Empowerment: Yes
Links
Transmuter
These magic users specialize in the alteration of existing things with the use of their magic. Channeling their magic into things already in existence, the Transmuter can temporarily enhance or worsen aspects of them. They are known to be proficient in bodily enhancements and painful twisting of the body as well.
The prime stat of a Transmuter is Intelligence, and some of their abilities are: Duo Dimension, Disrupt Flesh, Disrupt Bone, Neurological Disruption, Calcify, and Corporeal Hardening.
All races may become transmuters except for the Giant races, Duergar, Dwarves, Orcs, and Felar.
Skills
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- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Intelligence
- Empowerment: No
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Shapeshifter
These magic users specialize in the alteration of their own bodies through the use of their magic. As they progress in their guilds they can twist and turn their bodies into more powerful animal forms.
The prime stat of a Shapeshifter is Intelligence, and some of their abilities are: slow, haste, stone skin, enlarge, reduce and shapeshift.
Some of the forms attainable by the most powerful shapeshifters are: jaguar, panther, crocodile, diamondback, hyena, cobra, owl, vulture, dolphin and giant squid.
All races may become shapeshifters except for the Giant races, Duergar, Dwarves, Wood-elves, and Orcs. Felar may become shapeshifters, but can not focus upon the Water and Air foci, due to their roots.
Skills
1 5 8 14 15 19 20 27 28 30 34 35 36 37 Spells
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 28 34 36 General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Intelligence
- Empowerment: No
Links
Necromancer
These magic-users have chosen a path of evil for their studies. They specialize in the control and use of negative energy in their magic. They are known to be able to create zombies, drain the life from their opponents, and to kill with a single word. They are also known for assorted maledictions involving controlled bursts of negative energy. Nearing the pinnacle of their power Necromancers may attempt to transform into a Lich, an undead being of great sorcerous power. Being undead, the Lich will never die of old age though their physical form may still be destroyed. The transformation (or "Becoming") can be attempted after the Necromancer quests for the ingredients to their elixir of death. The transformation is not without risk, however. Many that quaff the elixir have been permanently crippled or have utterly destroyed themselves in the process. The elixir may only be brewed at 47th rank and the transformation is necessary to reach greater power (also see helpfile for LICH).
The prime stat of a Necromancer is Intelligence, and some of their abilities are: Animate Dead, Greater Undead, Vampiric Touch, Power Word: Kill, Summon, Forget, Weaken, Crimson Scourge, and Wraithform.
The only races that may learn the necromantic arts are Humans, Half-Elves, Half-Drows, Dark-Elves and Arials.
Skills
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1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 35 36 39 40 41 General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Evil
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Intelligence
- Empowerment: No
Links
Invoker
Unlike the Transmuter, the invoker does not need to incorporate an existing thing into their spells. Instead, magical energy is invoked/evoked to create the desired effect. Invokers are known primarily for their abilities to use and control elemental magic dealing with the six paths of fire, earth, air, water, frost, and lightning.
The prime stat of an Invoker is Intelligence, and some of their abilities are: Channel Heat, Frost Fingers, Shocking Touch, Cyclone, Create Water, Earthquake, and Word of Recall.
Invokers gain new spells in each of their elemental paths as they become masters of the spells in those paths.
All races may become invokers except for the Giant races, Duergar, Dwarves, Orcs, and Felars.
Skills
1 5 8 13 15 20 28 Spells
1 2 3 4 5
- sheen of stone (perfect earthquake)
- whispering wind (perfect cyclone)
- create spring (perfect create water)
- grease (perfect acidic secretion)
- wall of fire (perfect channel heat)
- charge weapon (perfect shocking touch)
- stoneshatter (perfect earthquake)
- wind wall (perfect cyclone)
- siltscreen (perfect grease)
- fireball (perfect wall of fire)
- lightning bolt (perfect charge weapon)
- avalanche (perfect stoneshatter)
- iceshards (perfect icicle)
- adhesive web (perfect grease)
- drown (perfect create spring)
- buffet (perfect wind wall)
- earth ripple (perfect avalance)
- tsunami (perfect create spring)
- gel (perfect adhesive web)
- controlled fireball (perfect fireball)
- forked lightning (perfect lightning bolt)
- pebble to boulder (perfect avalanche)
- cone of cold (perfect iceshards)
- noxious cloud (perfect wall of fire, buffet)
- nova (perfect controlled fireball)
- vitriolic stream (perfect gel)
- iceneedles (perfect cone of cold)
- watershield (perfect tsunami/drown)
- airshield (perfect buffet)
- fireshield (perfect nova)
- lightningshield (perfect forked lightning)
- earthshield (perfect pebble to boulder)
- frostshield (perfect iceneedles)
- oozeshield (perfect vitriolic stream)
- shield of winds (perfect airshield)
- shield of electricity (perfect lightningshield)
- shield of earth (perfect earthshield)
- shield of flames (perfect fireshield)
- shield of waves (perfect watershield)
- shield of slime (perfect oozeshield)
- shield of ice (perfect frostshield)
- iceslick (perfect iceneedles)
- dig (perfect earthshield)
- vortex (perfect airshield)
- engulf (perfect watershield)
- conglaciation (perfect frostshield)
- pillar of the heavens (perfect lightningshield)
- improved invis (perfect vortex)
- immolation (perfect fireshield)
- geyser (perfect watershield)
- quicksand (perfect oozeshield)
- incindenary cloud (perfect fireshield, buffet)
- rain of stone (perfect earthshield)
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Intelligence
- Empowerment: No
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Conjurer
The Conjurer uses magic to bind extra-planar beings into service, using the powers of these beings to accomplish their goals. The beings conjured can provide the Conjurer with information, protection, transport, or offensive strength. Each Conjurer may be versed in the creation of circles of protection should their bindings fail.
The primary stat of the Conjurer is Charisma, as bargaining with beings of superior strength and intellect may be quite challenging. The Conjurer must choose his interplanar allies wisely, for all services may require a hidden cost.
All races may become Conjurers except for Giants, Dwarves, Duergar, Orcs, and Felars.
Skills
1 7 9 14 15 16 20 21 24 Spells
1 2 3 4 5 6 9 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 30 34 35 37 40 43 44 45 51 General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Charisma
- Empowerment: No
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Ranger
Outdoorsmen, hunters, masters of woodcraft, rangers are the guardians of the wild. In addition to having excellent fighting skills, many are also wielders of some powerful magic. Some rangers have been known to imitate the ferociousness of beasts, fashion mystical staves, and be able to camouflage beyond detection. Their ability to ambush opponents makes them deadly foes. Rumors say they most commonly practice in the forest west of Galadon, north of Arkham, south of Tir-Talath, and in the Emerald Forest.
While rangers most commonly roam the forests and woodlands, rangers thrive in a variety of environments, both harsh and mild. The forests, plains, marshes, deserts, mountains, caves, and seas are all the domain of the ranger, although each calls one home above all the rest.
Rangers also boast a variety of expertise; rugged survivalist, the well- traveled explorer, the cunning hunter, the fierce savage, the wild beastmaster, and the mystical animist.
The prime stat of a Ranger is Strength though humans and half-breeds can choose their prime stat, and some of their abilities are: Fashion Staff, Ambush, Camouflage, Herbs, Bark Skin, Butcher, and Creep.
Rangers generally become more comfortable with their skills as they spend more and more time within the wilderness, away from cities.
Cloud Giants, Humans, Elves, Wood-Elves, Half-Elves, Half-Drows and Felar make versatile rangers. Storm Giants, Fire Giants, Dark-Elves, Arials, Gnomes, and Svirfneblin can also become rangers with certain restrictions.
See also: EXPERTISE HOMETERRAIN PLAINSRUNNER MARSHDWELLER FORESTER BEDOUIN CAVERNDWELLER MARINER MOUNTAINEER SURVIVALIST SAVAGE BEASTMASTER HUNTER ANIMIST EXPLORER
Skills
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- shield block
- navigation (mariner)
- ambush
- endure cold (mountaineer)
- endure heat (bedouin)
- draw breath (marshdweller / mariner)
- pierce
- wanderlust (explorer)
- shield cleave
- pugil
- warcry
- sandswirl (bedouin)
- serpent strike
- pen
- plainsrunning (plainsrunner)
- brutal rush (savage)
- avoidance (explorer)
- camp
- poison arrow (hunter)
- predators stance (beastmaster)
- bloodletting (marshdweller)
- resilience (explorer)
- third attack
- sure footing (mountaineer / caverndweller)
- rapid shot (hunter)
- stash (bedouin)
- bait (hunter)
- improvise weapon (savage)
- survivalist
- watchful eye (explorer)
- smear mud (savage)
- fashion staff
- track
- flaming arrow (hunter)
- bearcharge
- swampmire (marshdweller)
- staunch (savage)
- tend wounds (explorer)
- fashion spear
- rebounding strike (caverndweller)
- aimed shot (hunter)
- spirit allies (animist)
- observe (hunter)
- backrake
- bramble pit (plainsrunner)
- bear kinship (beastmaster)
- aerial shot (hunter)
- shadowstride (caverndweller)
- scourge of mosquitos (marshdweller)
- serpent kinship (beastmaster)
- netcasting (mariner)
- stalker of the wilds (hunter)
- deafening howl (caverndweller)
- smokescreen (caverndweller)
- dervish dance (bedouin)
- savage blow (savage)
- timed attack (hunter)
- pursuit (plainsrunner / marshdweller)
- wolf kinship (beastmaster)
Spells
8 17 19 20 22
- animism (animist)
- protection from metals (savage)
- zephyr (animist)
- symbiosis (animist)
- swarm of leeches (marshdweller)
- call messenger (animist)
- speak with spirits (animist)
- cloud of wasps (beastmaster)
- whirling simoon (bedouin)
- primordial vengeance (animist)
- gust of wind (animist)
- boreal wind (mountaineer)
- spirit guardian (animist)
- cavernfall (caverndweller)
- stormcalling (mariner)
- spirit howl (animist)
Terrain
The Theran landscape is not strictly limited to forests and woodlands. The land varies in mood and climate as diverse as its inhabitants. Similarly, rangers are not merely coarse woodsmen, but also encompass endurant plainsmen, rugged mountaineers, and dusty bedouins, among others.
Rangers are still generally well-traveled, and their crafty wilderness skills are not limited to their home terrain, but when on familiar territory, their resourcefulness is highly enhanced.
Not all races will feel at home in all terrains.
Forester
What the forester lacks in novelty, he more than makes up for in stability. Forests and woodlands blanket the Theran landscape in expanses far greater than any other terrain. While a forester lacks the unique abilities learned by rangers who hail from exotic locations, he also is capable of surviving and thriving admist the trees in a way no other ranger can.
A forester, it is said, is a true traditionalist in ranger lore. A forester who also has an expertise in survivalism can operate entirely as rangers have for generations before the emergence of the many specialists now known to roam the Theran wilds.
Plainsrunner
Striding along the grasslands, meadows, fields, and hills of Thera are the ever-endurant plainsrunners. Hailing from either tribes of wild bushmen, or small agricultural communities, these rangers appreciate the majesty of a landscape others might dismiss as bland.
While plainsrunners sometimes feel slightly amiss in dense or harsh environments, the skills they have gained from a lifetime of thriving in wide open space should not be underestimated. Accustomed to running long distances, these rangers rarely suffer from exhaustion, and are extremely quick to recover when they do. The herbs they can locate in their home territory are quite potent, and can be located more frequently than those in less fertile terrains. It is also rumored that the longstriding plainsrunner is excellent at charging attacks.
Plainsrunners lose the following abilties: snare.
Bedouin
Nomadic tribes of the desert hinge their very survival on knowledge of the land. Thus it is no wonder that the bedouins that emerged from the arid regions are so frequently identified as rangers.
A bedouin will find areas of dense foliage slightly bewildering, and lacks knowledge of certain abilities that require a familiarity with excessive foliage or natural features. They do naturally thrive in hot and dry environments, performing feats in a barren landscape that other rangers find impossible. A bedouin can endure sweltering heats that would exhaust one from a cooler environment, and being accustomed to wandering through sandstorms, blinding dirt and dusts will rarely harm their squinting, furrowed gaze.
Bedouin lose the following abilities: bearcharge, snare, charge, entangle.
Mountaineer
High on the rugged mountaintops and across the expanses of Theran's frigid tundra exist a breed of ranger hailed to be the most rugged of all. The mountaineers thrive in cold climates and on rugged land, learned in the secrets of these environments.
While a mountaineer finds himself less comfortable in areas of warmth or dense foliage, his enemies shudder to face him on his own turf. These rangers stride effortlessly along inclines steep enough to make others collapse in exhaustion, and brush off freezing attacks with ease. They locate herbs in these climates that are overlooked by others as common scrub, and his imbued weapons are said to carry the spirit of arctic fury within. Rumors are whispered of warcries so mighty, that rockslides are triggered from the mountaintops, and mountainmen can gain impressive momentum when they emulate the mighty kodiaks of the north.
Mountaineers lose the following abilities: scrolls, protection heat cold, bark skin, backrake.
Caverndweller
The caverndweller is perhaps the most isolated of rangers, lurking in the subterranean depths. While legends speak of the underground world looming larger than all other landscapes combined, few who dwell there make their way to the surface.
What caverndwelling rangers lack in versatility, they more than make up for in lethal cunning, especially when encountered in caverns, darkness, or cramped and enclosed spaces. Their ambushes are lethally alarming in caverns as they dive from the ceiling, crippling their foes. Accustomed to a world of darkness, they can see exceedingly well in the dark. Even blindness rarely slows these rangers when they are in their element, as they are rumored to 'see' by sound in the manner of bats when surrounded by walls on all sides.
Caverndwellers lose the following abilities: call lightning, control weather, entangle.
Marshdweller
Hailing from the moors, wetlands, jungles, and everglades, the marshdweller knows well the perils and secrets within a dense and sodden landscape. From the savage yuan-ti hunters of Mal'trakis to the saurians of Ysigrath, the ancient methods of the swamplurker have slowly found their way to the more well- traveled races of Thera.
While a marshdweller finds himself a bit out of his element when traversing dry or barren land, he thrives in jungles and swamps, as well as any land saturated with heavy precipitation. They lurk and creep through their home terrain with ease, and are resourceful in the use of mud and toxins native there.
Marshdwellers lose the following abilities: scrolls, charge, bearcharge, find water.
Mariner
Only the strong and cunning can survive the hoary seas and the unpredictable waterways of Thera. From master harpooners to mysterious island natives, the mariner is a force to be reckoned with when encountered where the tides ebb and flow.
While mariners sometimes have a hard time getting their landlegs and find particular discomfort in dense inland landscapes, they brush off deluges of water that would leave others gasping for breath. They are adept at camouflaging themselves well enough to creep along with drifting flotsam, and are supremely strong swimmers, finding boats unnecessary for water travel. They can also locate useful herbs at sea, and instead of spears, fashion impressive harpoons, with which they are quite skilled.
Mariners lose the following abilities: charge, snare, pathfinding.
Expertise
The ranger is more than simply a wilderness warrior. Cunning and resourceful, rangers are those who have learned the provincial yet age-old techniques that have kept the people alive in harsh environments for ages. These techniques are not universal, however, and many have been honed in small village or tribal communities far isolated from each other.
Too numerous are these skills for one ranger to learn them all, but rather, every ranger has a select expertise as part of his background and training, though certain races are not suited for some.
Animist
While rangers are most frequently known as wilderness warriors, there are a select few that focus on nature magic. Known as animists, these rangers are distinct from druids in that the mystical feats they perform are not communed from the spheres but rather cast from the fringes of the terrestrial realm itself. The belief held by all rangers that spirits inhabit all of nature is taken to an extreme by the animist, who calls upon these spirits to work a witchery that is both respected and feared by those who confront him.
With their focus upon magic, animists sacrifice much of the combative abilites learned by other rangers. Being very attuned to life forces, they are adept in meditation techniques, and sensitive to any spiritual energy that is present in the wilderness.
Animism is folk magic developed collectively by the traditions of empaths, vivimancers, spiritualists, and druids. As such, evil individuals are unable to practice animism, as the nature spirits are too often unwilling to come to the aid of one with selfishly destructive tendancies.
Animists lose the following abilities: backrake, bearcharge, third attack.
Beastmaster
It is said that some feel closer to animals than to their sentient bipedal brethren. Legends of wildmen raised by beasts or those who keep fierce animal companions have proven to be true, with some of these individuals emerging into the ranger guild as beastmasters.
Beastmasters are a fierce lot, possessing a more feral spirit than any of their other ranger counterparts. With minds too wild for scholarly study, they are less proficient than other rangers with nature magic, and are often even illiterate. They are, however, exceedingly capable when it comes to the control and emulation of beasts of all kinds.
Beastmasters lose the following abilities: scrolls, haggle, pen, control weather, call lightning.
Explorer
The most civilized expertise in the guild of rangers is quite possibly the expertise of the explorer. These rangers are focused on learning skills that allow them to survive long journeys and quests, both through the wilderness as well as in dungeons and ruins, and even allowing for time spent in civilization.
Sacrificing some of their more 'wild' and mystical abilities, the explorer instead possesses skills that allows him to be the most well-traveled and diverse of rangers. Though still most proficient on home turf, the explorer is able to thrive in a variety of environments in a way other rangers can't.
Explorers lose the following abilities: backrake, call lightning, control weather.
Hunter
While many envision the archtypal ranger as wielding bow and arrow, in truth this is rarely the case. While tribal hunters use ranged techniques to take down prey, few are able to modify these skills to be practical in a life of adventure.
The hunters of the guild of rangers, however, have learned to do just that. While sacrificing much of their knowledge of melee combat and magic, they invest their time in the study of ranged attacks. Fixating on the use of the bow and arrow, they are able to deliver an array of devastating attacks from a distance, and are fully learned in methods in the observation and stalking of prey. Hunters can use their skills of observation to land particularly stinging blows with their serpentstrikes, often causing nasty affects on their foes.
Hunters lose the following abilities: axe, shield cleave, dual wield, backrake, entagle.
Savage
avages are incredibly self-reliant warriors of the wild. These barbarians attack with incredible ferocity, striking enemies with abandon even while wearing little more than a loincloth.
These savage intents do come at the price of defensive capabilities and finesse, and the savage mind has difficulty grasping much in the way of magic. These rangers also fight best when wearing little or nothing at all, the freedom and sight of the naked savage enough to make almost any enemy fumble in disbelief when confronted. The more ferocious Savages favor natural materials and shun metal clothing and weaponry. Savages are highly proficient at almost all of the traditional ranger's offensive skills, and can scream out particularly effective warcries.
Savages lose the following abilities: scrolls, meditation, shield block, barksin, control weather.
Survivalist
What the survivalist lacks in novelty, he more than makes up for in stability. Survivalists have a broad expertise that extends to a wide breadth of abilities, including substantial offensive abilities, defensive abilities, and nature magic.
The survivalist, it is said, is a true traditionalist in ranger lore. A survivalist who also hails from the forests can operate entirely as rangers have for generations before the emergence of the many specialists now known to roam the Theran wilds.
Survivalists do not lose or gain any additional abilities.
General Info
- Experience Penalty: 200
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Strength
- Empowerment: No
- Home Terrain
- Expertise
- Animist
- Beastmaster
- Explorer
- Hunter
- Savage
- Survivalist
- Bedouin
- Mountaineer
- Forester
- Plainsrunner
- Marshdweller
- Mariner
- Caverndweller
Bard
Bards are a class of musicians that know some of the fighting skills and sing songs, write stories, and record history. They are not true fighting artists, mostly picking up rudimentary skills from their frequent bar fights and other brawls. Until a bard becomes very skilled, they will need to use an instrument. The songs of bards are not magical in nature, but rather have a powerful mood-affecting, suggestive, or inspiring effect on their audience.
A powerful bard with a strong command of their voice may attempt to go beyond mere suggestion and weave powerful illusions within the minds of their audience.
The prime stat of bards is charisma.
Some of the bards songs are: elven adagio, cacophonous clamor, tranquil serenade, nocturne of fright, and dirge of solitude.
REHEARSE will let a bard know the titles of his/her songs.
All songs are affected by a bard's chosen instrument and REPERTOIRE. (See HELP REPERTOIRE)
Humans, half-elves, half-drows, elves, woodelves and arials may be bards.
Skills
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 25 30 36 Songs
2 4 7 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 38 40 42 45 Note: Bards must master the skill of singing before they will be able to rehearse songs above the 30th level.
General Info
- Experience Penalty: 300
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Charisma
- Empowerment: No
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Assassin
Hailing from unknown lands, the first assassins in Thera were masters of a weaponless combat involving precise strikes as well as deadly grappling techniques. Over the centuries, though, much has been lost. Assassins of today retain their deadly strikes and kicks, but any semblance of the black magic of their ancestors is long forgotten. Their knowledge of pressure points and critical strikes makes them deadly foes with and without weapons.
The prime stat of an Assassin is Dexterity, and some of their abilities are: Strangle, Bind Wounds, Nerve, Caltrap, Throw, Sneak, Hide, Assassinate, Endure, Kotegaeshi, Kansetsuwaza, and Ground Control.
The skills of an Assassin can only be learned by Humans, Half-Elves, Half-Drows Dark-Elves, Arials, and Felars.
Skills
1 3 4 5 6
- sweep kick (91% wheel kick)
- side kick (91% sweep kick)
- scissor kick (91% side kick)
- mule kick (91% scissor kick)
- crescent kick (91% mule kick)
- axe kick (91% crescent kick)
- storm mountain kick (91% axe kick)
- double spin kick (91% storm mountain kick)
- rising phoenix kick (91% double spin kick)
General Info
- Experience Penalty: 300
- Alignment: Any
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Dexterity
- Empowerment: No
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Anti-Paladin
These knights have chosen evil as their course. Such fervor and zeal gives them deadly spells to complement their already superb fighting skills. They seek only personal gain, regardless of the suffering they will cause as they do so. Anti-paladins must stay evil in order to cast their spells. Those who forsake the darkness are frowned upon.
The prime stat of an Anti-paladin is Strength, and some of their abilities are: Cleave, Fireball, Iceball, Demand, Plague, Aura of Despair, Vault, Summon, Worldbind, Bloodlust of the Twelve Fiends, and Unholy Blessing.
The abilities of an Anti-Paladin may only be learned by Humans, Dark-Elves, Half-Elves, Half-Drows, Arials, Felar, Duergar, and Fire Giants.
Skills
1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 23 25 26 28 29 30 33 38 43 Spells
2 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 16 19 21 22 24 25 27 31 32 34 35 36 40 42 Basic Information
General Info
- Experience Penalty: 300
- Alignment: Evil
- Ethos: Any
- Prime Stat: Strength
- Empowerment: No
Paladin
These holy warriors have choosen a path of virtue and religious zeal. This dedication to their cause grants them priest-like spells and healing powers. They are also formidable fighters, always questing to stamp out evil. Paladins must stay good in order to commune their supplications. Those who forsake goodness are frowned upon. Paladins require EMPOWERMENT to use any but the simplest of their skills and supplications due to the clerical nature of many of their powers (See the helpfile for EMPOWERMENT). Paladins can be either Lawful Good or Neutral Good.
The prime stat of a Paladin is Strength, and some of their abilities are: Wrath, Holy Word, Heal, Sanctuary, Shield Bash, Track the Wicked, Lay Hands, Crusade and Third Attack.
Paladins gain additional abilities once they determine which path of combat to dedicate themselves to. They can choose to DEDICATE themselves to the art of two-handed swords and maces, advanced techniques using a shield, the use of spears and polearms, or the nuances of unarmed combat.
Each paladin focuses their worship through a particular aspect of the paladin code. They must continue to periodically seek out their deity in order to receive further supplications.
Only Humans, Storm Giants, Half-Elves, Half-Drows, Dwarves and Elves may learn to be a paladin.
Skills
1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10
- shield mastery (shield dedication)
- strike of faith (two-hand dedication)
- avoid (monk dedication)
- bat (champion dedication)
- shield jab (shield dedication)
- fend (champion dedication)
- pen
- strike of purity (two-hand dedication)
- transcend (monk dedication)
- defy (monk dedication)
- flank attack (shield dedication)
- maneuver (champion dedication)
- templars defense (two-hand dedication)
- respond (monk dedication)
- strike of deliverance (two-hand dedication)
- intensify (monk dedication)
- ascend (monk dedication)
- marshal (champion dedication)
- angels wing (shield dedication)
- anticipate (monk dedication)
1 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 13 15 17 19 20 21 22 24 25 27 29 32 33 37 38 40 General Info
- Experience Penalty: 400
- Alignment: Good
- Ethos: Neutral/Orderly
- Prime Stat: Strength
- Empowerment: Yes
- Empowerment
- Empowerment Tips
- Paladin Code
- Dedicate
- Shield Dedication
- Two-Handed Dedication
- Monk Dedication
- Champion Dedication
Berserker
The orc berserkers are trained to destroy, without much thought or skill behind their actions. Though cowardly at heart, the berserkers often place themselves in harm's way when thrashing about in combat, causing harm to their prey and themselves alike.
Berserkers have no prime statistic like the other classes, since they are the innate class of all player orcs. Some of their abilities are available only to the Clan Chief: Assemble Horde, Rally Forces, and Demand Tribute. Only one berserker in any given clan can be level 51 (Chieftain) at any given time.
Berserkers who reach level 35 are also able to 'adapt' themselves to possess strength and cunning beyond their peon-level counterparts.
See also: CLANCHIEF, ORC, ADAPT
All berserkers have the same alignment restrictions as orcs.
Skills
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
- soot ritual (mundunugu)
- whomp (mamlauk)
- cower (skrugga)
- stone hands (mamlauk)
- blood ritual (mundunugu)
- improved flee (skrugga)
- desecration
- set snares
- willbreaker (shigru)
- swat (mamlauk)
- take cover (skrugga)
- staff defense (skrugga)
- pillage (shigru)
- sanguine filter (mundunugu)
- brute force (mamlauk)
- fetish (mundunugu)
- dirty fighting (skrugga)
- masochism (shigru)
- hack (mamlauk)
- gravesleep (mundunugu)
General Info
- Experience Penalty: 0
- Alignment: Evil
- Ethos: Neutral/Chaotic
- Prime Stat: Strength
- Empowerment: No
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