Combat Skills

Whether you prefer the heavy impact of a blunt mace, the calculated reach of a polearm, or the precision of archery and firearms, the Combat skill set governs your character’s martial efficacy in the heat of battle. Spanning all three core stats, this category dictates your proficiency with specialized weaponry, unarmed strikes, and defensive maneuvers alike. It covers everything from aggressive offensive onslaughts with swords and fisticuffs to vital defensive mechanics like parrying and shielding, ensuring you have the physical tools needed to survive dangerous encounters.

Esoteric

Rooted entirely in the mystical and the unseen, the Esoteric skill set channels the power of magic to manipulate the world, commune with the beyond, and alter reality. This category covers a diverse supernatural repertoire, from crafting potent potions and discerning arcane properties to channeling a deity’s direct influence through your own body. Whether you are weaving curses and raising the dead via necromancy, prying into minds with psionics, or synchronizing spells with your allies through congregating, these skills represent your absolute mastery over mystical forces.

Bardic

More than mere performance, the Bardic skill set harnesses artistic expression—through music, imagery, and spoken word—to shape the emotions and actions of those around you. Utilizing both Technical and Magical stats, these skills allow you to compose inspiring pieces, play instruments with masterclass precision, or use sharp penmanship and speechcraft to sway a crowd. Whether you are lifting your allies’ spirits with enticement and tranquility, or sowing discord by agitating rivals and weakening targets with biting rhetoric, your art is a weapon and a shield.

Swindling

Operating in the shadows and bending the rules to your advantage, the Swindling skill set embodies the craft of the rogue, thief, and opportunist. Heavily reliant on Technical execution alongside magical poison work, this set covers the clandestine arts of moving unseen, cracking complex locks, and setting or disarming traps. From lifting valuables right out from under an unsuspecting target and snooping through private quarters to orchestrating devastating backstabs and tracking down hidden figures, these skills ensure you always hold the upper hand in illicit affairs.

Biology

Focusing on the living mechanics of the world, the Biology skill set deals with the anatomy, health, and management of both humanoid and animal life. Ranging from surgical precision and practical healthcare to tending to beasts of burden and directing wildlife, these skills bridge the gap between science and survival. Whether you are studying anatomical weak points to maximize damage, healing the wounded, breeding livestock, or working closely with creatures in the wild, this set represents a deep, practical understanding of living organisms.

Crafting

The backbone of survival and progression in the world, the Crafting skill set empowers characters to transform raw materials into functional gear, shelter, and sustenance. Utilizing a wide array of physical and technical disciplines, this category covers everything from heavy blacksmithing, masonry, and carpentry to delicate embroidery, tinkering, and potion-brewing. Whether you are repairing armor in the field, preparing hearty meals, mapping unknown terrain, or imbuing items with arcane power, your hands shape the tools that define your journey.

Resourcefulness

The Resourcefulness skill set encompasses the broad spectrum of survival knowledge, physical feats, and practical utility needed to conquer the wild and navigate society. Spanning strenuous athletics, agile acrobatics, and vital wilderness survival skills like camping, fishing, and foraging, this category keeps you moving and thriving in harsh environments. Beyond the outdoors, it covers essential everyday expertise—such as driving vehicles, tracking game, appraising treasures, trading goods for maximum profit, and investigating clues—making it the ultimate toolkit for general adaptability.

Mindfulness

Representing internal mastery and mental discipline, the Mindfulness skill set consists of three unique passive traits that cannot be chosen at character creation, but are instead earned through experiences in play. These skills do not count toward your standard skill total; instead, they fundamentally reshape how your body and mind expend energy during high-stress situations. By mastering these introspective disciplines, you learn to channel your inner focus to conserve Magic Points, sharpen your concentration to reduce Technical Point costs, and utilize tactical poise to lessen the physical toll of Strength-based specials.