Editing Classes (section)

==Leveling==
Leveling comes from learning and performing deeds. Those who do not challenge themselves, or lack passion will fail to level<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> Certain races are unable to level, such as [[Dragons]] and [[Djinni]],<ref>{{VERef|Queens and Dragons – Interlude}}</ref> To gain the ability to level, a species must complete the [[Trials of Levelling]]. 

Leveling occurs the moment the person qualifies for them. However, the announcements can only be heard when asleep, unless the person is physically unable to sleep, like an undead, or they possess a <Faith> or <Miracle> class. 

It is easier for a person with one class to level than it is for someone with multiple classes. Every tenth level is referred to as a capstone level, and is when a rare Skill is obtained. The higher a person's level, it becomes exponentially harder to level, even more so when closer to a capstone level, with [Mage Lord] [[Ascoden]] claiming that it's "easier to get from Level 40 to Level 46 than it is to gain one level for a capstone.<ref>[[Chapter 9.15 VM]]</ref> To level up to a capstone at earlier levels requires a small change of perspective, such as learning a new form of blades or challenging a great foe. However, at Level 50 and beyond, leveling to the next capstone requires a life-changing experience, such as a great loss or a new goal.<ref>[[Chapter 9.37 HO]]</ref> 

=== Counter-Leveling ===
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Counter-leveling occurs when lower-leveled individuals face incredibly difficult odds, leading to rapid leveling such as when [[Raelt Leysars|King Raelt Leysars]] dueled the much higher-leveled [[Flos Reimarch]], leveling multiple times and consolidating his two classes in the span of a few minutes.

Counter-leveling can also be a tactic [Strategists] apply during war, as seen during the Liscor-Hectval war when [[Olesm Swifttail|Olesm]] sent hundreds of Antinium against insurmountable odds, knowing that the survivors will likely earn large amounts of levels. Or during the war with [[Kasigna]], where [[Pallass|Pallass army]] used a [Mass Sleep] spell to make surving soldiers level during the battle. There, some soldiers did not only level but also picked up Skills that helped their undead opponents in the battle by gaining counter-Skills and Classes for surving one of these foes.<ref>{{VERef|9.67 (Pt. 1)}}</ref>