Profession Guide

Choosing a profession is a pivotal aspect of character creation in the realm of Duskfall. Your character's chosen profession defines most of their skills/abilities, role in society, and initial experiences. This guide provides an overview of available professions, their benefits, and the application process.  

Choosing the Profession:

When selecting a profession for your character, consider the following factors:

•     Character Concept: Reflect on your character's concept, personality, and background. Choose a profession that aligns with their story and motivations.
  

•     Skills and Abilities: Each profession offers unique skills and abilities as options to choose from when starting out and progressing. Consider the type of gameplay experience you desire and choose a profession that complements your preferred playstyle.
  

•     Role in the RPG World: Think about the role you want your character to play in the RPG world. Whether it's a formidable warrior, a cunning spy, or a wise scholar, your profession shapes your character's place in the narrative.
  

•     Profession Benefits: Explore the benefits each profession provides. Some offer combat advantages, while others focus on wealth accumulation, knowledge, or stealth. Choose a profession with benefits that enhance your character's strengths.
  

•     Alignment and Faction Affiliations: Consider how your chosen profession aligns with your character's alignment and potential faction affiliations. Certain professions may be more compatible with specific factions or moral alignments. But, these aren't strict guidelines, and players are more than free to be an alignment or in a faction that isn't recommended for the chosen profession.
  

Raider-

Description:
Raiders are a Martial profession, known as the iron fists of the battlefield, are more than mere warriors; they are tactical enforcers who carve their legends through sheer might and strategic prowess. Embracing a code of freedom, Raiders often find themselves as independent mercenaries or banding together in formidable warbands. With a blend of martial skill and battlefield intuition, Raiders navigate conflicts with an unmatched tenacity, their reputation as fierce combatants preceding them wherever they go. Their mastery of diverse weaponry and unyielding endurance makes them formidable allies or feared adversaries.

Benefits:

• Proficient in combat skills.
  
• Access to advanced weaponry and armor.
  

Starting Equipment: Studded Leather Armor, a Longsword or a Battleaxe, and a Wooden Kite Shield or a Shortsword
Gold: 30 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Endurance, Might
Other Names: Berserker, Marauder, Reaver, Sellsword

Witch-

Description:
Witches are a Magical profession, dwelling on the fringes of society, are keepers of ancient arcane traditions, harnessing both the primal forces of nature and the arcane to weave their spells. These mysterious practitioners of the mystical arts are often sought after for their knowledge of herbalism, hexes, and divination. Witches can commune with the spirits of the land but often draw power from the moon, stars, and other celestial bodies. Though their practices are steeped in secrecy and misunderstood by many, the Witch's role as a guardian of mystical wisdom and a conduit between realms is integral to the balance of the magical world.

Benefits:

• Spellcasting for both Arcane and Primal magic.
  
• Nature based healing skills and capabilities.
  

Starting Equipment: Grimoire, Wand, Hooded Cloak, 1 Vial of Vitae, and 1 Enchanted Seed
Gold: 15 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Insight, Intellect
Other Names: Warlock, Hexslinger, Maledict, Doomsayer

Invoker-

Description:
Invokers are a Magical profession, chosen vessels of divine energy, and stand as conduits between the mortal realm and higher powers. They are often found within religious institutions, channeling celestial forces to heal wounds, smite foes, and protect the sanctity of their beliefs. Devoted to their faith through their piety, Invokers more often than not will physically and spiritually embody the virtues of their chosen deities, wielding divine might with grace and purpose. Their ability to commune with the divine plane grants them an aura of reverence and authority, whether they serve as healers, protectors, or avengers of their faith.

Benefits:

• Advanced knowledge and learning skills.
  
• Healing abilities and support skills.
  

Starting Equipment: A mace, 2 Vials of Consecrated Water, a Prayer Book, and a Healer's Kit.
Gold: 20 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Presence, Insight
Other Names: Channeler, Acolyte, Faithweaver, Thaumateurgist

Spymaster-

Description:
Spymasters are a Martial profession, architects of shadows and orchestrators of intrigue, thriving in the covert realm of secrets. With networks of informants, cunning disguises, and an arsenal of deceptive tactics at their fingertips, they navigate political landscapes and uncover hidden truths. Their skills in the manipulation of information, deception, and knowledge of the criminal underworld make them invaluable assets to rulers, organizations, and shadowy cabals. Spymasters are masters of espionage, weaving a web of deception that keeps them steps ahead of their adversaries and turns knowledge into a formidable weapon.

Benefits:

• Stealth and agility-based skills.
  
• Access to covert missions and information gathering.
  

Starting Equipment: Leather Armor, 2 Daggers, Lockpicking Tools, and a Hooded Cloak.
Gold: 30 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Agility, Insight
Other Names: Shadowmaster, Cipherlord, Trickster, Infiltrator

Mage-

Description:
Mages are a Magical profession, seekers of arcane knowledge, and they dedicate their lives to unraveling the vast mysteries of magic. They pore over ancient tomes, conduct multitudes of experiments, and delve into the depths of magical theory to wield spells that defy the natural order. Mages often specialize in specific schools of magic, such as evocation, enchantment, or necromancy, showcasing their versatility and expertise in the arcane arts; but this is not always necessarily the case as some remain with just a general focus. Their presence at the heart of magical academia or as wandering scholars reflects a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and power.

Benefits:

• Basic proficiency in manipulating arcane forces.
  
• Limited ability to perform some magical feats.
  

Starting Equipment: Quarterstaff, Grimoire, Robes, and two Vials of Vitae.
Gold: 30 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Intellect, Endurance
Other Names: Arcanist, Magician, Occultist, Sage

Arcanotech-

Description:
Arcanotechs are a Hybrid profession, inventors and engineers who meld the worlds of magic and technology with one another. Drawing inspiration from both arcane and mechanical principles, they craft a variety of different and unique enchanted devices that somehow harness the power of mystical energies. With their goggles adorned and tools in hand, Arcanotechs create wonders ranging from magical automatons to enchanted firearms to more run-of-the-mill gadgetry. Their workshops become crucibles of innovation, where the line between magic and machinery blurs, opening new possibilities in the realm of arcanotechnology.

Benefits:

• Proficiency in crafting and repairing mechanical devices.
  
• Access to advanced gadgets and inventions.
  

Starting Equipment: Engineer's Tools, Any 1 Schematic, Signet Ring for Craftsman Guild, Choice between Woodcarver's Tools or Blacksmith's Tools
Gold: 25 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Intellect, Agility
Other Names: Golemancer, Arcanengineer, Artisan, Magicrafter

Bard-

Description:
Bards are a Hybrid profession, charismatic performers and wielders of artistic magic, being able to captivate audiences with their music, storytelling, and charm. Versatile and adaptable, Bards seamlessly blend magical effects into their creative expressions, be it inspiring allies with uplifting tales of heroic deeds that were once accomplished or beguiling enemies with enchantingly haunting, ethereal melodies that lure them into a false sense of security. Their presence brings joy to festivals and courts, but Bards are equally at home on the adventuring stage, where their artistic prowess and magical talents shine in unexpected and powerful ways.

Benefits:

• Charisma-based skills for persuasion and social interactions.
  
• Access to unique, magical performances that can impact the narrative.
  

Starting Equipment: Musical Instrument, fine clothes, Book of Poems, and a Letter of Marque.
Gold: 20 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Presence, Intellect
Other Names: Minstrel, Skald, Troubadour, Songweaver

Tracker-

Description:
Trackers are a Martial profession, masters of wilderness survival and expert hunters, possess an innate connection with the natural world. Their keen senses and honed skills allow them to navigate dense forests, track elusive creatures, and uncover hidden trails. Trackers are able to act as invaluable guides, whether leading a party through treacherous terrain or pursuing a target through the wild. Their affinity for nature grants them a harmonious existence within the untamed realms, and their ability to read the language of the land makes them indispensable companions.

Benefits:

• Enhanced survival skills and knowledge of the wilderness.
  
• Proficiency in tracking creatures and reading signs in nature.
  

Starting Equipment: Hooded Cloak, a Sturdy Bow, Quiver of 20 Arrows, and a Wilderness Survival kit.
Gold: 15 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Agility, Insight
Other Names: Archer, Pathfinder, Huntsman, Forrester

Warlord-

Description:
Warlords are a Martial profession, charismatic leaders and tactical geniuses, rising to prominence on the battlefield as inspiring commanders. With a presence that commands respect, Warlords lead armies into battle, turning the tide with their combined skills in strategic brilliance, boosting the overall morale of others, and their sheer martial prowess. They can instill both discipline and courage within their troops, forging a brotherhood of warriors who would follow them into the heart of conflict. Whether conquering empires or defending the kingdoms their sworn to protect, Warlords leave an indelible mark on the annals of history through their military exploits.

Benefits:

• Proficient in leadership, tactics, and commanding troops.
  
• Access to abilities that buff and support allies.
  

Starting Equipment: Plate Armor, Warhammer, Commander's Insignia
Gold: 35 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Endurance, Presence
Other Names: Commander, Tactician, Champion, Marshal

Shaman-

Description:
Shamans are a Magical profession, spiritual guides and soothsayers who navigate the extremely delicate balance between the mortal realm and the ethereal forces that shape existence; acting as intermediaries between the natural world and the unseen energies of the spiritual world. Drawing power from the elements, ancestral spirits, and mystical energies, they become able to shape and bend nature to their will, transform into bestial forms, or even make the spirits become visible and able to pierce through the Veil. Shamans are healers, protectors, and advisors, offering wisdom and guidance to those who seek harmony with the primal forces that surround them.

Benefits:

• Nature-based magical abilities.
  
• Enhanced connection with the natural environment.
  

Starting Equipment: Quarterstaff, a set of ritualistic robes, 2 Enchanted Seeds, and a Guide to Local Flora and Fauna.
Gold: 10 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Presence, Endurance
Other Names: Mystic, Soothsayer, Totemist, Warden

Bladesinger-

Description:
Bladesingers are a Hybrid profession, agile warriors who seamlessly blend, what would otherwise be contradictory, swordplay with arcane magic, and embody the grace and power of both martial and mystical arts. With an intricate and eloquent dance of blades and spells, they navigate the battlefield with finesse and deadly precision while mesmerizing and entrancing those around them. Their unique fighting style and mastery over the arcane arts truly make Bladesingers some of the most unparalleled duelists in the material realm, striking down essentially any foe gracefully and assuredly with a harmonious fusion of sword and spell.

Benefits:

• Proficient in both swordplay and arcane magic.
  
• Access to unique spells that complement their combat abilities.
  

Starting Equipment: Elven Chainmail, Rapier, and a Grimoire
Gold: 25 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Agility, Intellect
Other Names: Hexblade, Swordmage, Magus, Warblade

Swashbuckler-

Description:
Swashbucklers are a Martial Profession, charismatic and acrobatic duelists, they bring flair and style to combat. Armed with finesse weapons such as rapiers, daggers, and pistols; while also being equipped with a natural charm, they excel in one-on-one combat, using the likes of both agility and wit to outmaneuver opponents. Swashbucklers are often found in high society or the criminal underworld along any coastal region, navigating both verbal and physical encounters with unparalleled grace and confidence. In their world, every duel is a performance, and every negotiation a dance, the Swashbuckler's charisma and swordplay make them true maestros of adventure.

Benefits:

• Proficient in agility-based combat and social skills.
  
• Access to some firearms such as pistols.
  

Starting Equipment: Leather Armor, Rapier, Dagger, and a Letter of Marque or a Treasure Map
Gold: 20 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Agility, Presence
Other Names: Corsair, Buccaneer, Cutthroat, Privateer

Inquisitor-

Description:
Inquisitors are a Hybrid profession, relentless seekers of truth and justice, and are both martial investigators and wielders of divine magic who use their power to fell both the wicked and monsters alike. Being fundamentally rooted in a commitment to uncovering hidden truths, they use their keen insight and unwavering determination to uphold the sanctity of whatever oath they swore to pursue coldhearted targets and eliminate threats to the heavenly laws of above. Often associated with some form of religious or judicial organizations, Inquisitors are feared by those who would defy the moral order and seek to uncover the darkness lurking from within the shadows.

Benefits:

• Proficient in both martial combat and divine magic.
  
• Gain abilities to detect lies, smite targets, and resist dark influences.
  

Starting Equipment: Chainmail, Holy Symbol, 1 Vial of Consecrated Water and a Warhammer or a Glaive
Gold: 35 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Might, Presence
Other Names: Purifier, Justiciar, Avenger, Slayer

Spellbinder-

Description:
Spellbinders are a Magical profession, masters of binding and manipulating any and all forms of magical energies, with possession of unique abilities that lets them steal spells casted by another person and then tether them to themselves, others, or objects. With a sharp mind and a strong sense of intuition, they control and passively release subtle traces of magical energy, adapting to various magical situations that they may come face to face with. Spellbinders serve as conduits between the arcane and the mortal, wielding bound spells with finesse and strategic brilliance, making them formidable allies and guardians of mystical secrets.

Benefits:

• Proficient in spellbinding and spellstealing abilities.
  
• Skilled in being able to manipulate any kind of Magic.
  

Starting Equipment: Grimoire, Crystalline Focus, Robes, and a Runecrafter's Kit or an Enchanter's Kit
Gold: 10 gold pieces.
Recommended Attributes: Intellect, Insight
Other Names: Spellthief, Incant, Scriber, Runecaster

Each profession offers unique benefits to characters. These benefits may include starting equipment, specific skills, or access to exclusive quests. Consider how your chosen profession aligns with your character concept and desired playstyle. The lists you will see below are not the full, specific lists available; nor do all require needing the Profession to take. These are simply what can be chosen at time of character creation, and still note, some Skills and Abilities may still be Profession specific ones. See the individual apps for more details on each.

• Each Profession comes with a list specific skills that define their unique capabilities. These skills enhance your character's effectiveness in their chosen profession and contribute to the overall gameplay experience. 
  
• As stated in the Character Creation Guide, your first Skill must always be chosen from your Profession's specific list. 
  
• For more information on Skills, see the Skills and Abilities Guide.
  

Raider Skills-

• Light Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Light tag in combat.
  
• Medium Armor Proficiency: Efficiently able to wear Medium Armor without any penalties.
  
• Athleticism: Enhanced capabilities in things like climbing, swimming, running long distances, etc.
  
• Knowledge (Survival): Proficiency in being able to know how to survive in the wilderness.
  
• Hunting: Able to hunt and craft things from fauna with fur, hide, and bone, but not weapons/armor, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Witch Skills-

• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession.
  
• Bonded Familiar: Gain an animal familiar that acts as a loyal companion with a shared intuition of its owner.
  
• Knowledge (Herbalism): Proficiency in herb lore, and gathering various herbs and flora in the wild.
  
• Knowledge (Occult): Proficiency in knowing ritualistic symbols, lost knowledge, and the mystical realm.
  
• Alchemy: Able to craft various alchemical creations out of herbs, fauna, or other ingredients, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Invoker Skills-

• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession.
  
• Light Armor Proficiency: Efficiently able to wear Light Armor without any penalties.
  
• Knowledge (Religion): Proficiency in knowing various pieces of religious lore or subjects on divine things.
  
• Negotiation: Increased expertise in conversing with others while being diplomatic, truthful, and peaceful.
  
• Runecrafting: Able to inscribe and craft various runes that can be items on their own or onto objects, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Spymaster Skills-  

• Finesse Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Finesse tag in combat.
  
• Sneak: Increased capabilities in moving around and maneuvering the shadows without being caught.
  
• Subterfuge: Increased expertise in conversing with others while being deceitful or telling a lie.
  
• Knowledge (Streetsmarts): Proficiency in knowing the nuances of urban environments and the criminal underworld.
  
• Disguising: Able to craft and utilize a variety of different disguises and aliases, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Mage Skills-

• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession.
  
• Ritual Casting: Allows a person to cast certain Arcane or Primal Spells as a Ritual with some additional caveats.
  
• Knowledge (Arcane): Proficiency in knowing arcane lore, using magical devices, and sensing arcane energy.
  
• Knowledge (Linguistics): Proficiency in knowing the basics of the various languages in the world.
  
• Inscription: Able to craft magical scrolls using the various spell formulae which they know, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Arcanotech Skills-

• Light Armor Proficiency: Efficiently able to wear Light Armor without any penalties.
  
• Firearm Proficiency: Increased prowess when using weaponry with the Firearm tag in combat.
  
• Knowledge (Arcane): Proficiency in knowing arcane lore, using magical devices, and sensing arcane energy.
  
• Legerdemain: Enhanced capabilities in performing nimble feats of the hands like picking locks or palming something.
  
• Engineering: Able to craft mechanical gadgets such as firearms which can also be arcane in nature, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Bard Skills-

• Improvised Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using weaponry with the Improvised tag in combat.
  
• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession.
  
• Subterfuge: Increased expertise in conversing with others while being deceitful or telling a lie.
  
• Knowledge (Legends): Proficiency in knowing the folklore, myths, and other tall tales of the world.
  
• Performing: Able to use artistic talents like singing, acting, or playing instruments in front of others, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Tracker Skills-

• Marksmanship Proficiency: Increased prowess when using ranged weaponry with the Bow tag in combat.
  
• Finesse Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Finesse tag in combat.
  
• Observation: Increased expertise in trying to spot things within an area using any of the five senses.
  
• Knowledge (Nature): Proficiency in knowing things about the different flora and fauna of the wilderness.
  
• Trapping: Able to craft different kinds of traps to use for hunting or protecting a certain area, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Warlord Skills-

• Heavy Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Heavy tag in combat.
  
• Medium Armor Proficiency: Efficiently able to wear Medium Armor without any penalties.
  
• Negotiation: Increased expertise in conversing with others while being diplomatic, truthful, and peaceful.
  
• Knowledge (Tactics): Proficiency in knowing a wide variety of different strategies for both in and out of combat.
  
• Mining: Able to properly dig for and mine different metals, ores, and gemstones that are found, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Shaman Skills-

• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession.
  
• Ritual Casting: Allows a person to cast certain Arcane or Primal Spells as a Ritual with some additional caveats.
  
• Knowledge (Herbalism): Proficiency in herb lore, and gathering various herbs and flora in the wild.
  
• Animal Handling: Increased expertise in being able to properly handle wild or tamed animals.
  
• Talismancraft: Able to craft talismans or wooden totems that have some minor magical effects, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Bladesinger Skills-

• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession. 
  
• Finesse Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Finesse tag in combat.
  
• Gymnastics: Enhanced capabilities in acrobatic maneuvers such as balancing, jumping, and landing on your feet.
  
• Knowledge (History): Proficiency in knowing the general lore of the world and past events that took place.
  
• Enchanting: Able to craft enchanted items to do a variety of different spell-like effects, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Swashbuckler Skills-

• Finesse Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Finesse tag in combat.
  
• Firearm Proficiency: Increased prowess when using weaponry with the Firearm tag in combat.
  
• Subterfuge: Increased expertise in conversing with others while being deceitful or telling a lie.
  
• Knowledge (Seafaring): Proficiency in knowing how to traverse along the seas and manning a ship.
  
• Smuggling: Able to move stolen or illicit goods from one location to another without being caught, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Inquisitor Skills-

• Heavy Weapon Proficiency: Increased prowess when using melee weaponry with the Heavy tag in combat.
  
• Heavy Armor Proficiency: Efficiently able to wear Heavy Armor without any penalties.
  
• Interrogation: Increased expertise in conversing with others in a threatening manner without being uncivil.
  
• Knowledge (Religion): Proficiency in knowing various pieces of religious lore or subjects on divine things.
  
• Blacksmithing: Able to craft things out of metal or ores such as weapons, armor, basic tools, etc, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

Spellbinder Skills-

• Spellcasting: Allows a person to cast various Spells, but might be limited to types of Spells depending on Profession. 
  
• Covert Casting: Allows a person to cast Spells in a nondescript or discreet manner to possibly avoid detection.
  
• Knowledge (Occult): Proficiency in knowing ritualistic symbols, lost knowledge, and the mystical realm.
  
• Sense Motive: Increased expertise in being able to discern the true meaning behind someone's words.
  
• Gemcutting: Able to cut gemstones and craft things like casting focuses out of them, can be used for wealth accumulation.
  

• Abilities are unique maneuvers, techniques, or spells that set your character apart within their chosen profession. These abilities provide additional strategic options and enhance your character's overall capabilities. 
  
• Character's are more than free to app their own Abilities as well, the ones listed below are simply the main Profession based ones. 
  
• Unlike Skills, a person is not limited to choosing from one of these for their first Ability; but, keep in mind some of the Abilities in these lists are still limited to certain Professions, most notably the Spellbinder's Spellsteal. 
  
• For more information on Abilities, see the Skills and Abilities Guide.
  
• Abilities marked with a * at the end indicate the prerequisite of having the Spellcasting Skill. Abilities marked with ** at the end indicate the prerequisite of having a specific Skill. Abilities marked with *** at the end indicate the Ability being locked to the Profession's list it is on.
  

Raider Abilities-

• Berserker's Fury: Temporarily enter a state of heightened aggression, increasing damage dealt but reducing defenses.***
  
• Berserker's Resilience: Enter a frenzied state that provides a temporary boost to your Endurance attribute.
  
• Intimidating Roar: Unleash a fearsome roar, potentially causing nearby enemies to flee or become temporarily paralyzed.
  
• Stunning Strike: Deliver a swift and precise blow that can stun an opponent.**
  
• Mighty Cleave: Sweep your weapon in an arc, cleaving through multiple enemies in one blow.***
  

Witch Abilities-

• Hex of Misfortune: Cast a hex upon a target, causing their attacks to suffer from decreased effectiveness.*
  
• Familiar's Insight: Enter a trance-like state to enter into your familiar's mind, being able to sense what they sense.**
  
• Restoration Poultice: Make a poultice on the fly that restores health and removes ailments from allies.**
  
• Curse of Binding: Bestow a curse on someone that has the potential to temporarily restrict their movements or abilities.*
  
• Hexproof Aura: Emit an aura that wards against hostile magic, reducing the impact of enemy spells on the witch and nearby allies.***
  

Invoker Abilities-

• Wisdom's Grace: Through sheer will or reaching out to your deity, temporarily enhance your Insight stat for a brief duration.***
  
• Sanctum: Channeling the power of your diety, release a small burst of flickering light around you, healing nearby allies.*
  
• Divine Conduit: Become a conduit for divine energy, amplifying the potency of spells and abilities for a brief duration.
  
• Celestial Aegis: Manifest a protective shield around you or an ally infused with celestial energy, reducing incoming damage.*
  
• Judgement Bolt: Unleash a powerful bolt of radiant energy upon a target, dealing damage and possibly blinding them.*
  

Spymaster Abilities-

• Shadowmeld: Blend seamlessly into the shadows, becoming nearly invisible and making you much harder to detect.**
  
• Deceptive Strike: Execute a swift and deceptive melee attack utilizing a feint maneuver.**
  
• Escape!: With quick thinking and even quicker reflexes, easily escape from restraints, grapples, or other bodily confinements.
  
• Infiltrator's Insight: Briefly glance over an enemy, and potentially gain info about their weaknesses, strengths, or secrets.***
  
• Silent Takedown: Perform a completely quiet melee strike on an unsuspecting target which possibly incapacitates them.
  

Mage Abilities-

• Arcane Barrage: With a motion of your hand/focus, unleash a rapid barrage of arcane projectiles, dealing damage to multiple targets.*
  
• Mana Surge: Tap deep within your reservoir of magical energy, temporarily increasing the power of your spells.**
  
• Mystic Resonance: Reach out to the energy around you and amplify magical effects throughout a nearby environment.***
  
• Distortion: Manipulating the air around you, create illusions of yourself, possibly confusing enemies and making you harder to target.*
  
• Enervate: Harness ambient mana in the area around you to partially replenish some of your mana reserves.
  

Arcanotech Abilities-

• Rapid Repair: Mend a damaged or broken technological device to restore it over a brief duration of time.***
  
• Innovation Overdrive: Enhance the power of one of your crafted inventions when using it, at the risk of sending it into overdrive.**
  
• Mechanical Augmentation: Utilize a bodily augmentation to temporarily enhance your Agility attribute.**
  
• Ether Beacon: Emit a beacon comprised of pure energy that has the potential to attract and/or distract nearby enemies.*
  
• Jury-Rig: Craft a makeshift, one-use device such as a rockslinger or lockpick using unconventional materials.**
  

Bard Abilities-

• Melodic Distraction: Play a captivating melody that possibly distracts and disorients enemies who can hear it.***
  
• Harmonic Resonance: Create a harmony that's imbibed with magical energies, providing a buff to allies nearby.*/**
  
• Gift of the Gab: Using wit, charm, and cunning, temporarily increase your Presence attribute for a brief duration.
  
• Cunning Linguist: Hear a language being spoken, and instantly learn it for basic comprehension during a brief duration.
  
• Sonic Blast: Scream, sing, or loudly play an instrument to unleash a wave of sonic energy, damaging enemies and possibly stunning them.**
  

    

Tracker Abilities-

• Eagle Eye: Heighten and refine your vision to spot more intricate details for improved scouting or ranged accuracy.**
  
• Tracker's Quarry: Point at a target and mark them as your prey, enhancing tracking abilities and increasing damage against them.***
  
• Precision Volley: Firing off one arrow after another, execute a precise and deadly series of ranged attacks to form an AoE.**
  
• Trailblazer's Instincts: Scan the land around you and become able to briefly traverse through difficult terrain there.
  
• Bullseye: Draw hard on your bowstring, and shoot a single ranged attack that exploits a weak point in armor for more damage.
  

Warlord Abilities-

• Rallying Cry: Call out to your allies creating an aura that instills discipline, reducing the chance of them being to frightened or slowed.
  
• Warrior's Challenge: Issue a challenge to a target, possibly drawing their attention and forcing them into a duel with you.***
  
• Battlefield Command: Give a command to an ally about an enemy you hit, bolstering their next attack against them.**/***
  
• Battle-hardened Might: Channel your inner strength to endure blows, reducing any incoming damage for a duration.
  
• Iron Will: Bolster your or an ally's mental fortitude, gaining resistance to certain mind-affecting spells or abilities for a duration.
  

Shaman Abilities-

• Ancestral Call: Heed the wisdom of your ancestral spirits, and gain a small boost to your Insight stat for a short duration.
  
• Communion: Temporarily draw upon primal powers to speak with the flora and fauna of a natural area for guidance.**
  
• Nature's Wrath: Channel your energy and connect it with the land to unleash nature's forces for offensive or utility capabilities.*
  
• Totemic Ward: Place a totem on the ground to create a primally charged circle that possibly blocks incoming magical attacks.**/***
  
• Blossom Burst: Call upon the spirits of nature to cause flora in the area to release pollen that heals you and allies nearby.*
  

Bladesinger Abilities-

• Blade Whirlwind: Engage in a rapid and devastating whirlwind of sword strikes, dealing damage to surrounding enemies.**
  
• Reverberating Blade: Infuse your blade(s) with magic, sending out sonic shockwaves with each strike possibly deafening targets.*
  
• Ether Blade: Infuse your blade(s) with ethereal magic, increasing their reach and allowing for ranged attacks.*/***
  
• Bladesong's Grace: Enter into a state of heightened agility and focus, gain a temporary boost to your Agility attribute.***
  
• Blade Dance: Engage in a mesmerizing dance with the blade, increasing the damage dealt with it for a limited duration.
  

Swashbuckler Abilities-

• Riposte: Carefully deflect an opponent's attack and immediately launch a counter with a precise and powerful strike.**
  
• Evasive Maneuver: Execute swift and nimble maneuvers to evade attacks, reducing damage taken for a short duration.
  
• Quickstep Lunge: Move with lightning speed and grace, closing the distance to an enemy with a lunging attack.***
  
• Flourish: Perform a dazzling acrobatic maneuver in combat, possibly knocking a target prone or disarming them.**
  
• Snake Charmer: Exude confidence and charm in combat, distracting enemies and potentially causing them to be charmed by you.***
  

Inquisitor Abilities-

• Pious Strength: Enter a stance infused with divine energy, giving a boost to your Might attribute for a short duration.
  
• Purge the Unholy: Unleash a burst of radiant and divine energy that damages and potentially frightens nearby undead or dark entities.**
  
• Retribution Strike: Channel divine wrath into your weapon to deliver a powerful and precise strike, dealing extra damage to foes.**/***
  
• Acolyte's Seal: Mark a target with a sacred seal, possibly making them more susceptible to certain types of damage.*
  
• Interrogator's Gaze: Stare into the eyes of a target to better discern their true intentions, strengths, and weaknesses.**
  

Spellbinder Abilities-

• Spellsteal: Drawing upon your innate magical prowess, snatch a Spell cast by another midair, possibly taking it for yourself.***
  
• Spellbind: Weave one of the Spells you've recently stolen into a gemstone, allowing you or an ally to cast it later.***
  
• Thoughtkeeper: Dial in on and refine the capabilities of your brain, granting a boost to your Intellect attribute for a short duration.
  
• Thoughtweaver: Establish a mental link with allies, allowing for communication and coordination via telepathy.*/***
  
• Tether: Forge a magical connection between you and another target, causing any damage taken by either to be halved between both.*/***
  

Choosing a profession is a significant step in shaping your character's identity and journey in the RPG universe. Embrace the opportunities and challenges that come with your chosen path, and remember that professions are not static—characters may evolve and change professions based on their experiences.