Grants the ability to use magic. Elves, fairies and dragons inherently have this ability and do not need to apply for it. Humans, Nalosci and Merpeople would need to apply. Do not apply for this ability if you are applying for Exceptional Magician.

These characters do not only know how to use magic, but they have spent years honing the craft and are now exceptional at it. Your character must be 70 years or older to apply for this ability. Do not apply for this ability if you are applying for Magic User.

Grants the ability to use witchcraft, which is mixing herbs and magical ingredients found throughout the realms to make potions and salves with various effects. Witches and Wizards also have the ability to read tea leaves to look into a person's future. Witches and Wizards with higher ability levels will be able to use tea leaves more effectively and make higher level potions. Do not apply for this ability if you are already another kind of magic user.

Grants the ability to shield your mind from telepathic powers. Most would never know that someone has touched their mind unless the telepath projected their voice into their mind. This ability allows the character to prevent telepaths from breaking into their thoughts. Elves, Fairies, Dragons and Merpeople inherently have this ability. Humans and Nalosci must apply for it. Do not apply for this ability if you are applying for Exceptional Mental Shield.

These characters can create a steel wall around their minds that is nearly impossible to break through. Their defenses can only be broken with an exceptional telepath of greater level or when the character is ill or gravely harmed. your character must be 100 years or older to apply for this ability. Do not apply for this ability if you are applying for Mental Shield.

Grants the ability to heal with various herbal remedies and medical knowledge. They can make salves, splints, and bind wounds without the use of magic. Do not apply for this ability if your character has the ability to use any kind of magic, as they will be able to heal with their own methods.

Grants the ability to enter the minds of both sentient beings and animals in order to hear their thoughts, view their memories, feel their emotions and project their own thoughts into their mind. Elves, Fairies, Dragons and Merpeople inherently have this ability. Humans and Nalosci must apply for it. Do not apply for this ability if you are applying for Exceptional Telepath.

These characters are able to push through the defenses of all but the strongest mental shields. It is nearly impossible to keep them out of your mind if they wish strongly to be there. Your character must be 100 years or older to apply for this ability. Do not apply for this ability if your are applying for Telepath.

Keeping track of financial information, counting money, and understanding profit and loss.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Mathematics Skill

Adopting the persona of a fictional character and playing out a scene for entertainment purposes.
prerequisites:
Novice Level Dancing Skill
Novice Level Singing Skill

Cultivating soil and growing crops for food, sale and trade.
prerequisites: none

Manufacturing, repairing, and selling mail and plate armor.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Blacksmith Skill
Proficient Level Mathematics Skill

Maintenance of bee colonies in man-made hives and harvesting the honey, beeswax, etc. Beekeepers also keep bees for pollinating crops.
prerequisites: none

Manufacturing objects from iron or steel through forging techniques to produce weapons, tools, utensils etc.
prerequisites: none

The process of sewing parchment together with leather or other materials to create books.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Sewing Skill
Novice Level Leatherworking Skill

Production of beer or ale by steeping a starch source in water and fermenting the resulting liquid with yeast.
prerequisites:
Novice Level Mathematics Skill

Slaughtering animals and cutting/preparing them for sale as meat.
prerequisites: none

Art of fine lettering using ink and quills, pen knives, reed pens or brushes.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Writing Skill
Novice Level Drawing Skill

Art of making candles using beeswax to be sold from the home or in shops.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Beekeeping Skill

Using tools to cut and shape timber to make buildings, fences, furniture, flooring, doors, artwork, etc.
prerequisites: none

The process of creating accurate representations of the landscape for guidance. Maps.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Mathematics Skill
Competent Level Drawing Skill
Competent Level Reading Skill
Competent Level Writing Skill

Using various tools, materials and solutions to remove dust, stains, grime, etc. from various surfaces and objects.
prerequisites: none

The craft of making shoes.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Carpentry Skill
Competent Level Leatherworking Skill
Competent Level Mathematics Skill
Competent Level Sewing Skill

Composing an artistic verse such as poetry or song lyrics.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Writing Skill
Competent Level Reading Skill

Process of preparing food through applying heat and/or mixing ingredients. Includes Baking.
prerequisites:
Novice Level Mathematics Skill

Using one's body to move in various compositions to communicate emotions or tell a story in time with music, singing or chanting.
prerequisites: none

Methods for promoting dental hygiene and overall oral health. Using pastes/liquids to clean teeth. Treatment of toothache or abscess, and pulling teeth.
prerequisites:
Proficient Level Herbalism Skill
Competent Level Mathematics Skill

Producing line artwork using charcoal or ink.
prerequisites: none

Using various tools and bait to catch fish for food, sale and trade.
prerequisites: none

Searching the wild for food and other resources for survival.
prerequisites: none

Making glass and using it to create glass goblets and other dishware, lenses, art, windows, etc.
prerequisites: none

Knowledge and use of herbs and plants for a variety of purposes, especially medicine and cooking.
prerequisites: none

Mounting and riding a horse, caring for horses, and training horses.
prerequisites: none

Pursuing and killing wild animals for food, furs, horns and other materials or for sport. This skill includes trapping as well.
prerequisites: none

Identifying and cutting gemstones to create artwork and jewelry.
prerequisites: none

Influencing and directing people to accomplish various tasks.
prerequisites: none

The process of manipulating leather to create various useful materials.
prerequisites: none

The process of creating locks and keys out of metal.
prerequisites:
Proficient Level Blacksmith Skill
Proficient Level Mathematics Skill

Building structures made from brick, stone, marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, tile, etc.
prerequisites:
Competent Level Mathematics Skill

Understanding the structure and patterns in numbers and the relationships between quantities.
prerequisites: none

Extraction of valuable minerals, ores, gems, metals, etc. from the earth.
prerequisites: none

The ability to perform using a musical instrument and the ability to read music. Each type of instrument you learn is considered a new skill. You will use for example "Music: Violin" as one skill.
prerequisites: none

Creating artwork using colored oils and paints.
prerequisites: none

The understanding and participation in government and governing.
prerequisites:
Proficient Level Leadership Skill
Competent Level Reading Skill
Competent Level Writing Skill

Creating pottery using clay by molding it and firing inside a kiln.
prerequisites: none

Understanding letters of their primary language and how they fit together to form words and sentences.
prerequisites: none

Using knowledge of the wind and sails of a ship to control movement through the water, navigation and wind conditions.
prerequisites: none

Using charm, storytelling, haggling, communication and other techniques in order to sell.
prerequisites: none

Creating clothes and other materials such as blankets, pillows, towels, aprons, etc. using fabric and string.
prerequisites: none

Construction, dismantling and repairing ships and boats in a shipyard.
prerequisites:
Novice Level Carpentry Skill

Using ones voice to create a pleasing sound with tonality and rhythm.
prerequisites: none

The ability to complete actions quietly and carefully enough that people will not notice you.
prerequisites: none

Passing previously acquired skills and knowledge to another person through informal or formal instruction.
prerequisites: none

Physical combat that uses one's own body as their weapon.
prerequisites: none

Using a weapon in combat. Each type of weapon you use is a different skill. You will write the skill as, for example, "Weapon: Longbow."
prerequisites: none

Creating fabric using textiles, animal fibres, or plants.
prerequisites: none

Being able to survive in the wilderness battling various climates and conditions.
Prerequisites:
Novice level Foraging skill

Producing various wines using grapes and other fruits and plants and fermenting them into alcohol.
prerequisites:
Novice Level Mathematics Skill

Recording information on paper in various languages. This extends to proper grammar as skill increases.
Prerequisites: none

Uses both flight and combat skills to fight other dragons and other flying creatures.
prerequisites:
Proficient Level Flying Skill
Competent Level Grounded Combat Skill

Travelling without touching the surface of the earth. Use air currents such as thermals and updrafts to avoid expending energy. Use of various flight maneuvers.
prerequisites: none

Fighting another dragon or member of another race while on the ground. Breathing fire, attacking with tooth and claw, swiping with tail, using body weight, etc.
prerequisites: none

Facts, information, and skills that can be acquired over time through experience and/or education.
prerequisites: none

Making appropriate decisions, taking appropriate actions, and giving sound advice through the application of knowledge, experience, intelligence, insight and good judgement.
prerequisites:
Proficient Level Knowledge Skill

All Realms are presided over by either a King or a Queen. The humans are ruled over by a man, the merpeople by a woman, and elves and fairies can both have either a king or a queen in their societies which are built on equality between genders.

Each of the Realms are split into sections that are managed by a Lord or Lady who reside in their own dwellings away from the main capital. They sit in the King/Queen's court, collect taxes, enforce laws, gather subjects for the militia, etc. They have sworn fealty to the King or Queen. There is also a lesser Lady or Lord of each city in the Realm who have sworn their fealty to the major lords who reside in large manors.

Knights are almost always the sons, or daughters in elven and merfolk societies, of Lords and Ladies. They have land bestowed upon them by the Lord/Lady after gaining knighthood that provides them with a good income. Many travel the world, sleeping in rooms within castles specifically kept for passing Knights. Others stay in one place, protecting the castle where they reside.

A squire is a young man or woman between the ages of 16 and 20 who are striving for a knight-ship. They are assigned under a knight, of whom they serve in various ways. A squire will dress his knight, serve his meals, clean his weapons and armor, tend to his horse, etc. while continuing to train with weapon and stay by their knight's side during battles. Some squires never do become full knights.

At the age of 7, sons or daughters depending on race, of the Lord and Lady are taken to another castle as a page. Here they train in strength, horse riding, and the use of various weapons. They are also taught history, how to read, write, dance, and the chivalrous honor code of a knight.

Constables can be found throughout the cities to various degrees. A high ranking constable lives in the castle with the monarch and leads the royal armies. This constable has a seat in the royal council and is privy to all military matters. Constables throughout the cities are the highest authority of all civil disputes and law breaking. They are tasked with enforcing the law, and are akin to judges of these days. Only matters of great import are brought to the Lord, such as criminals recommended for execution. The constable is also responsible for recruiting watchmen and suppressing riots.

Posted outside gates into the city or gates into castles and manors to allow entry. Groups of watchmen also watch for fires, recover stolen goods, and help with crime deterrence. Night watchmen patrol the streets from 10pm until morning and keep an eye on any suspicious characters roaming about. Large cities are more likely to have a good supply of watchmen for these various duties. They are very similar to today's police force.

Makes weapons for knights, various utensils and tools for various occupations, repairs armor and shoes horses.

Skilled craftsmen who carve wood for homes, furniture, wagons, tables, tools, etc. Like other skilled craftsmen, you must be born high enough rank to be admitted to a carpenter guild where you apprentice for a time before moving on to work for yourself.

A skilled craftsmen who breaks, cuts, and carves stones to be used for building structures such as castles, homes, walls, bridges and other buildings. Highly skilled stonemasons are hired for very good wages to build and repair castles and estates.

A specialized type of carpenter that works specifically to create bows and arrows. This is another craft that requires a high skill level and is therefore paid fairly well.

A skilled carpenter that focuses on building and repairing wooden wheels.

Makes armor for knights and squires.

Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires are the most common jewels that jewelers work with. They set stones into rings and other jewelry, and they also appraise the value of jewels. Elves have jewelers to set stones into the hilts of their swords.

Highly sought after artisan that works with gold to create art pieces for rich nobility such as mosaics.

Talented locksmiths were extremely important in castles and estates so that money could be kept in rooms with locks that resisted burglary attempts. Locks needed to be intricate enough to avoid thieves who might try to pick them. Locksmiths also created locks for dungeons and shackles for criminals to keep them secured while moving between two locations. Since there is such a high need of them, locksmiths tend to make very high wages.

Depending on their skill level, shoemakers can create simple shoes out of hide, or elaborate boots and other foot-ware using leather or even reptile skins.

Merchants are usually wealthy shop owners and traders. The wealthiest of these are merchants who provide things such as textiles, spices, glass, wine, dishware, etc. for castles. Merchants can also be found travelling between small villages to trade goods during yearly festivals.

Bakes bread to sell. Visits the miller every morning to have your grain ground into flour to make bread.

Cuts and sells various types of meats, prepares sausage and bacon to sell.

Usually the owner of a tavern or a pub, and provide ale, beer and other beverages, as well as the occasional bit of news and gossip.

Run inns, and may also act as bartenders in the inn.

Manors of noblemen always have at least one bailiff available to collect rents and fines and also serve as accountants for the estate. They also hand out duties to peasants and repairs tools. Bailiffs are also available to assist constables during yearly held courts where fines are collected and/or a jury needs to be assembled. High level bailiff's have accountant duties to the crown, where rents, fines, taxes and fees are paid to the treasury and salaries are paid to officials.

Cuts hair, and is also a dentist and sometimes a doctor. They were not only tasked with cutting hair and shaving beards, but also with performing surgeries and treating illness. They often perform amputations, leeching, dentistry, hernia repairs and gallstone operations.

Healers and travelling healers use herbal remedies to cure many illnesses. They can also splint bone breaks and offer salves for minor skin irritations. They do not perform surgeries. Some healers may also use witchcraft for their medicines.

Scholars are men and women who work in one of the few universities within the human or elven realm. Most scholars study philosophy, mathematics, medicine, astronomy, nature as well as magic in the elven university.

Teachers can either work as educators for children in noble families, or work as educators in one of the universities. Teachers at university taught subjects such as theology, law, medicine, logic, arithmetic, geometry, astrology, music, grammar, and rhetoric. Teachers working for noble families would teach the children how to read and write, and also teach them history, grammar, basic arithmetic and proper etiquette.

Architects plan the layouts for villages, castles, and various buildings.

For many buildings, roofers use a thatching method, or collecting waterproof leaves and other plants and weaving them tightly together. Slate is used for roofing more expensive buildings such as rich estates.

Uses grains, hops, malt, wheat, barley, etc. to ferment beers and ales, a staple in daily life that was served in alehouses, pubs, taverns, castles and homes.

Crafts various wines to sell to castles, taverns, merchants, etc.

Making maps requires knowledge one would receive from attending university. Some mapmakers are employed by nobility to make accurate maps for various regions and uses. A mapmaker may also find employment on a ship.

Scribes make ink, parchment, bind books, and make covers for them. Scribes also write out whatever is dictated to them for the books content.

Candlemaking is a fairly easy process, but candlemakers also farm bees and must have knowledge in how to take care of them and how to extract the materials needed to make the candles. There are a lot of candlemakers out there, and since it is such an easy craft, they do not make more that a modest income.

Works on a ship that is not authorized by the crown. Pirates steal goods as they travel.

Works in a noble's household keeping fires lit, cleaning clothes, dressing, washing, brushing hair for nobles, etc. There were also servants in the kitchens to help cooks prepare meals and clean, as well as scullery maids.

Heats water for nobles within manors or castles. They not only provide hot water for baths, but also warm water basins for washing hands during feasts in castles and estates. The royal ewerer is also responsible for drying the clothes of the royal family should they get well while travelling or hunting.

Prepares meals for nobles in castles and estates, or works in places like taverns, inns, ships, etc.

Operates mills in villages and cities to grind corn, wheat and other grains into flour for baking. Millers pay the lord of the nearest city to use the mill, and then charges those who bring grain to grind such as bakers.

Weavers work with fiber to make fabrics to make clothes, blankets, baskets, furniture, etc.

Animal and plant farmers who sell their crops, eggs, milk, wool, and other raw goods to tradesmen and merchants.

Miners extract raw ore that is then sold to craftsmen. Miners usually make very little money, as the land they mine on is owned by a Lord or Lady and they must pay fees to mine.

Hunts animals that are then sold to butchers and tanners.

Uses hunted and raised animal skins to make leather. It is one of the dirtiest jobs available.

Is the captain or otherwise works on a ship for fishing or transporting goods and people. There were ship workers who manned oars, cleaned the ship, cooked, kept records and maps, a quartermaster who kept the peace on the ship, maintenance for sails and rigging, a carpenter who maintained and repaired wooden elements such as the hull and masts, and riggers who worked the sails. There is also almost always a healer aboard the ship.

Works with leather to create goods such as belts, furniture, sword belts, saddles, clothing, etc.

Mix various components to create various colored inks, dyes, and stains that are used on clothing, furniture, fabric, materials and artwork. It is very dangerous work, as berries and other plants used can be poisonous when touched, inhaled, or accidentally ingested. Though these workers risk their lives for their craft, they make very little money doing so.

An entertainer who can play a variety of instruments and usually sings as well. They perform for nobility and also tend to travel with festivals.

Artists are hired by nobility and paid very well to create portraits of noblemen and women and their children.

Small villages almost always have a storyteller who weaves tales that may or may not be true about the histories of the realms. Children usually believe everything they say, and then grow out of it as they get older. Stories of fairies and elves couldn't be true, right?

These entertainers travel with circuses and perform at festivals.

This is pretty self-explanatory. Thieves have the ability to be stealthy, get into guarded spaces, and may have some knowledge of how to use a weapon of choice. Some thieves are merely pickpockets while others go for more valuable targets.