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A class refers to a person's profession or vocation, and determines the type of [[Skills]] received through levelling. Classes can be obtained through performing actions associated with the class, seen with [[Erin Solstice]] who obtained the [Innkeeper] class after cleaning up an abandoned inn, or by other individuals with the authority to do so, like an [[Laken Godart|[Emperor]]] giving [[Wiskeria|someone]] the [General] class.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/27/4-23-e/ 4.23 E – The Wandering Inn]</ref> | A class refers to a person's profession or vocation, and determines the type of [[Skills]] received through levelling. Classes can be obtained through performing actions associated with the class, seen with [[Erin Solstice]] who obtained the [Innkeeper] class after cleaning up an abandoned inn, or by other individuals with the authority to do so, like an [[Laken Godart|[Emperor]]] giving [[Wiskeria|someone]] the [General] class.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/27/4-23-e/ 4.23 E – The Wandering Inn]</ref> | ||
In the present day, the majority of people reach Level 20 in at least one class over the course of their lives. Fewer individuals manage to reach Level 30, with a handful in each town and up to a few dozen in a city. Level 40 is regarded as a true mark of accomplishment. People who are Level 50 are world-famous national assets .<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/07/04/2-34/ Chapter 2.41]</ref> Individuals who achieve Level 60 are considered capable of shaking the world.<ref name=":6.11">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/04/27/6-11/ Chapter 6.11]</ref> | In the present day, the majority of people reach Level 20 in at least one class over the course of their lives. Fewer individuals manage to reach Level 30, with a handful in each town and up to a few dozen in a city. Level 40 is regarded as a true mark of accomplishment. People who are Level 50 are world-famous national assets .<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/07/04/2-34/ Chapter 2.41]</ref> Individuals who achieve Level 60 are considered capable of shaking the world.<ref name=":6.11">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/04/27/6-11/ Chapter 6.11]</ref> | ||
There is a hierarchy among classes. In the case of classes that are able to influence people, the best ones are capable of influencing even entire kingdoms; among those are royal classes, such as [King], [Queen], [Princess], etc.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> | There is a hierarchy among classes. In the case of classes that are able to influence people, the best ones are capable of influencing even entire kingdoms; among those are royal classes, such as [King], [Queen], [Princess], etc.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> | ||
Classes are based on what a person pursues. In Erin's case, as she considered chess only as a game, she did not receive the [Tactician] class. Furthermore, Skills and classes reflect a person's passions. For instance, [[Pisces Jealnet]] is a [Necromancer] who is fascinated by and studies bones; as such, he only has bone-related Skills, and does not possess any Skills for zombies or Draug. | Classes are based on what a person pursues. In Erin's case, as she considered chess only as a game, she did not receive the [Tactician] class. Furthermore, Skills and classes reflect a person's passions. For instance, [[Pisces Jealnet]] is a [Necromancer] who is fascinated by and studies bones; as such, he only has bone-related Skills, and does not possess any Skills for zombies or Draug. | ||
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==Leveling== | ==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>https://wanderinginn.com/2020/02/04/interlude-queens-and-dragons/</ref> To gain the ability to level, a species must complete the [[Trials of Levelling]]. | Leveling comes from learning and performing deeds. Those who do not challenge themselves, or lack passion will fail to level<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> Certain races are unable to level, such as [[Dragons]] and [[Djinni]],<ref>https://wanderinginn.com/2020/02/04/interlude-queens-and-dragons/</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.. | 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.. | ||
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==[[Skills]]== | ==[[Skills]]== | ||
Not everybody with the same class gets the same Skills. It depends on what the person ''needs ''and ''desires ''for the system to decide which Skills to hand out.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> | Not everybody with the same class gets the same Skills. It depends on what the person ''needs ''and ''desires ''for the system to decide which Skills to hand out.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> | ||
Rare Skills are bestowed every ten levels.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/25/2-17/ Chapter 2.18]</ref> | Rare Skills are bestowed every ten levels.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/25/2-17/ Chapter 2.18]</ref> | ||
==Class Changes== | ==Class Changes== | ||
It is possible for classes to improve and receive a different name later on. One reason for a change could be due to a specialization in a certain field. A [Warrior], for instance, might decide to solely focus on using a specific weapon, like a spear, which might result in them becoming a [Spearmaster] after reaching a high enough level. Another reason could be a simple advancement, one example would be a [Tactician] becoming a [Strategist]. Conversely, a person's class might never change, no matter how high it is.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> Additionally, classes can change depending on the individual's circumstances, or physical characteristics, such as a [Warrior] becoming a [Wounded Warrior] after receiving a permanent disability, or a [Spearmaster] becoming a [Peerless Spearmaster] after reaching a certain amount of renown or respect in their class. | It is possible for classes to improve and receive a different name later on. One reason for a change could be due to a specialization in a certain field. A [Warrior], for instance, might decide to solely focus on using a specific weapon, like a spear, which might result in them becoming a [Spearmaster] after reaching a high enough level. Another reason could be a simple advancement, one example would be a [Tactician] becoming a [Strategist]. Conversely, a person's class might never change, no matter how high it is.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> Additionally, classes can change depending on the individual's circumstances, or physical characteristics, such as a [Warrior] becoming a [Wounded Warrior] after receiving a permanent disability, or a [Spearmaster] becoming a [Peerless Spearmaster] after reaching a certain amount of renown or respect in their class. | ||
===Known Changes:=== | ===Known Changes:=== | ||
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*[Tactician] → [Strategist] (Usually either at Level 30 [Tactician] or Level 20 [Tactician] combined a military rank like a Level 10 [Sergeant]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/05/17/4-36-o/ Chapter 4.36 O]</ref>) → [Grandmaster Strategist] | *[Tactician] → [Strategist] (Usually either at Level 30 [Tactician] or Level 20 [Tactician] combined a military rank like a Level 10 [Sergeant]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/05/17/4-36-o/ Chapter 4.36 O]</ref>) → [Grandmaster Strategist] | ||
*[Queen] → [Supreme Matriarch] | *[Queen] → [Supreme Matriarch] | ||
*[Carer] → [Governess]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> | *[Carer] → [Governess]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> | ||
*[Flailmaster] → [Iron Tempest] → [Steel Tempest] → [Steelforged Whirlwind] (Note: it is unconfirmed whether [Steel Tempest] is an advancement of [Iron Tempest], or whether this is a continuity error]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/26/3-27-m/ Chapter 3.27 M]</ref> | *[Flailmaster] → [Iron Tempest] → [Steel Tempest] → [Steelforged Whirlwind] (Note: it is unconfirmed whether [Steel Tempest] is an advancement of [Iron Tempest], or whether this is a continuity error]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/10/26/3-27-m/ Chapter 3.27 M]</ref> | ||
*[Innkeeper] → [Magical Innkeeper] | *[Innkeeper] → [Magical Innkeeper] | ||
*[Goth] → [Midnight Goth] | *[Goth] → [Midnight Goth] | ||
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====Horror Ranks==== | ====Horror Ranks==== | ||
[[Horror Ranks]] are classes which may be gained by doing the most terrible of deeds. They cannot be earned any other way. They are not real classes either, as they are born of despair and filth.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/01/27/4-06-km/ Chapter 4.06 KM]</ref> | [[Horror Ranks]] are classes which may be gained by doing the most terrible of deeds. They cannot be earned any other way. They are not real classes either, as they are born of despair and filth.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2018/01/27/4-06-km/ Chapter 4.06 KM]</ref> | ||
It is also possible to lose a class and its skills by obtaining and leveling up a Horror Rank. While one does not lose their class and skills from the start, as the Horror Rank increases in level, one's class levels will decrease and skills will be lost,<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/09/27/3-17-t/ Chapter 3.17 T]</ref> until the class is completely lost. It is currently unknown if losing the Horror Ranks will restore one's class levels and skills, or not. | It is also possible to lose a class and its skills by obtaining and leveling up a Horror Rank. While one does not lose their class and skills from the start, as the Horror Rank increases in level, one's class levels will decrease and skills will be lost,<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/09/27/3-17-t/ Chapter 3.17 T]</ref> until the class is completely lost. It is currently unknown if losing the Horror Ranks will restore one's class levels and skills, or not. | ||
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*[Warrior] + [Rider] = [Dragoon]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/14/2-03-g/ Chapter 2.36 G]</ref> | *[Warrior] + [Rider] = [Dragoon]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/14/2-03-g/ Chapter 2.36 G]</ref> | ||
*[Leader] + [Scavenger] + [Tinkerer] = [Chieftain] | *[Leader] + [Scavenger] + [Tinkerer] = [Chieftain] | ||
*(Royal classes, such as [Lord], [Princess])<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> | *(Royal classes, such as [Lord], [Princess])<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> | ||
*[Princess] + [Warrior] + [Barmaid] + [Beast Tamer] + [Carer] + [Tactician] = [Worldly Princess] | *[Princess] + [Warrior] + [Barmaid] + [Beast Tamer] + [Carer] + [Tactician] = [Worldly Princess] | ||
*[King] + [Duelist] = [King of Challenges] | *[King] + [Duelist] = [King of Challenges] | ||
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==Limits and Consequences== | ==Limits and Consequences== | ||
[[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]] has speculated that there is a hard level cap or soft cap of 100. That theory has been supported by Klbkch's review of several hundred individuals with high levels, whose cumulative level rarely approaches one hundred.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/07/11/2-36/ Chapter 2.43] </ref> Furthermore, that research has shown that individuals with more than two well-leveled classes rarely surpass Level 30. However, according to [[Dalius Bedornial|Ser Dalius]], some individuals have surpassed one hundred in combined levels across all their classes, even having known some of them.<ref name="GS110">[[Gravesong Chapter 1.10|Gravesong 1.10]]</ref> People with higher levels spread out over a number of classes will find it increasingly difficult to level in any one. | [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]] has speculated that there is a hard level cap or soft cap of 100. That theory has been supported by Klbkch's review of several hundred individuals with high levels, whose cumulative level rarely approaches one hundred.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/07/11/2-36/ Chapter 2.43] </ref> Furthermore, that research has shown that individuals with more than two well-leveled classes rarely surpass Level 30. However, according to [[Dalius Bedornial|Ser Dalius]], some individuals have surpassed one hundred in combined levels across all their classes, even having known some of them.<ref name="GS110">[[Gravesong Chapter 1.10|Gravesong 1.10]]</ref> People with higher levels spread out over a number of classes will find it increasingly difficult to level in any one. | ||
People have become narrow-minded in certain areas due to the system. If one does something without having a class in that area, one already expects to be a failure in it. Gaining classes and Skills can also decrease true mastery and understanding of certain Skills and concepts. For example, most nations buy trebuchets from places that manufacture them like [[Drath Archipelago]] or [[Isles of Minos|Minos]]. However, even with trebuchets, they are unable to replicate them based on the fact that they don't have people with the [Engineer] class. This often leads to overestimating people with higher levels as a result, or leading to a lack of motivation. | People have become narrow-minded in certain areas due to the system. If one does something without having a class in that area, one already expects to be a failure in it. Gaining classes and Skills can also decrease true mastery and understanding of certain Skills and concepts. For example, most nations buy trebuchets from places that manufacture them like [[Drath Archipelago]] or [[Isles of Minos|Minos]]. However, even with trebuchets, they are unable to replicate them based on the fact that they don't have people with the [Engineer] class. This often leads to overestimating people with higher levels as a result, or leading to a lack of motivation. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*'''The Book of Levels''', originally written nearly a thousand years ago, is considered to be essential to the education of any child, which teaches them the essence of leveling.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/09/25/1-17/ Chapter 1.17]</ref> | *'''The Book of Levels''', originally written nearly a thousand years ago, is considered to be essential to the education of any child, which teaches them the essence of leveling.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/1-17/ Chapter 1.17]</ref> | ||
*Some people worship levels instead of Gods. In some places leveling is preached and those with the highest level are even worshiped. Also, some speculate that each person has a maximum level , and when that level is reached, then they have also reached the end of their life.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> | *Some people worship levels instead of Gods. In some places leveling is preached and those with the highest level are even worshiped. Also, some speculate that each person has a maximum level , and when that level is reached, then they have also reached the end of their life.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/1-27/ Chapter 1.27]</ref> | ||
*People receive better-than-average Skills at every ten levels.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/25/1-00-c/ Chapter 1.00 C]</ref> | *People receive better-than-average Skills at every ten levels.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/1-00-c/ Chapter 1.00 C]</ref> | ||
*In [[Izril]], there are approximately a thousand people over Level 30. Their Skills become in such high demand that they earn much more money than anyone else. Anyone with a class that involves managing land or selling or buying goods can earn thousands of gold coins each month.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/22/2-16/ Chapter 2.17]</ref> | *In [[Izril]], there are approximately a thousand people over Level 30. Their Skills become in such high demand that they earn much more money than anyone else. Anyone with a class that involves managing land or selling or buying goods can earn thousands of gold coins each month.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/2-16/ Chapter 2.17]</ref> | ||
**Almost everyone reaches Level 20 before they die.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/25/2-17/ Chapter 2.18]</ref> An exception to the rule are [Mages] who ''rarely'' reach even Level 20, which stems from a lack of a centralized education.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/04/1-34/ Chapter 1.34]</ref> | **Almost everyone reaches Level 20 before they die.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/2-17/ Chapter 2.18]</ref> An exception to the rule are [Mages] who ''rarely'' reach even Level 20, which stems from a lack of a centralized education.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/1-34/ Chapter 1.34]</ref> | ||
**Those who manage to reach Level 30 usually need decades to do so.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/05/01/1-03-d-2/ Chapter 1.03 C]</ref> | **Those who manage to reach Level 30 usually need decades to do so.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/05/01/1-03-d-2/ Chapter 1.03 C]</ref> | ||
*In regards to the leveling speed, [[Selys Shivertail|Selys]] once stated that if she had started training with the sword at a young age, she would have likely been now a Level 12 [Warrior]. However, if she were to start pursuing the path only now, when she is already in her early twenties, it would probably take her ten years to reach Level 20. That said, if she were a soldier fighting on the front lines, it would perhaps only take a year or two, which, of course, would be much more dangerous.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/12/2-10/ Chapter 2.09]</ref> | *In regards to the leveling speed, [[Selys Shivertail|Selys]] once stated that if she had started training with the sword at a young age, she would have likely been now a Level 12 [Warrior]. However, if she were to start pursuing the path only now, when she is already in her early twenties, it would probably take her ten years to reach Level 20. That said, if she were a soldier fighting on the front lines, it would perhaps only take a year or two, which, of course, would be much more dangerous.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/12/2-10/ Chapter 2.09]</ref> | ||