Leveling
As you spend time in Kotoll, your character will gain skills and stats, and you will be able to tailor and direct the areas where they grow. The system works on the basis of Tier Levels (TL), and each vocation has 5 TLs. As your character gains experience in an area, they will be able to put points into that vocation’s base skills and, eventually, increase their TL. The requirements to level up each vocation can be found below, within the leveling tier subsection. When a character unlocks a new TL in a vocation, they gain all the skills associated with that TL, regardless of their primary vocation.
Every character can gain levels in any vocation; however, the number of times a character can level up is limited. A character can only reach T5 in one vocation, T4 in two vocations, T3 in 3 vocations, and so on. This means that at maximum level, a characters vocation spread will look something like this: T1 Mage | T2 Informant | T3 Survivor | T4 Artisan | T5 Militant
Your Primary Vocation (PV) is the one you currently have the highest TL in. If you have equivalent TLs in more than one vocation, you must choose one as your primary. PV is used to calculate your character’s active income potential. During character creation, your choice of PV will affect starting skills and stats.
Your highest TL vocation is considered your primary. However, you do not need to keep the same primary vocation as you level up. For example, a character who joins as a T2 Informant may opt to focus leveling up Mage; in that case, once they reached T2 they would be able to choose Mage as their new PV. You can always change the vocation you choose to prioritize, just know that there are limits to how many vocations can reach a given level!
The option to respec your vocations will be added in the future.
All characters start with their choice of PV at T2. You do not need to retroactively fulfill the T1 and T2 requirements for this vocation.
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Core Quests
Each vocation has a core quest they must complete in order to progress in tier. Usually done by a group, CQs will be initially admin-run, though once a player reaches T4 in their vocation they will be able to run CQs themselves for leveling credits and rewards!
Mage: Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a time of reflection and expansion. Mages who participate in a pilgrimage will be expected to spend multiple days becoming attuned to the needs of their environment they live in. Mages make their first pilgrimage alone; all subsequent ones are done in the company of other mages.
Militant: Tournament
Tournaments are held often in Kotoll, and are a way for those who excel in martial arts to demonstrate and practice their skill. Often hosted by a militant or group of militants that have already found renown, they involve tests of prowess and may involve dueling, simulated skirmish, or even battling beasts.
Informant: Stakeout
When a higher ranking informant has a particular target in mind, they may enlist other spies to assist in information and infiltration. Whether orchestrated between noble houses, feuding merchants, or simple Plates vs Drench, stakeouts offer informants an opportunity to show just how sneaky they can be - or how adept they are at protecting their secrets!
Artisan: Workshop
A workshop is a gathering of artisans to exchange ideas and create new products. Under the guidance of a master craftsman, artisans of different specialties come together to produce a structure, performance, improvement, or item - the end result of which is a commission fee split between those who help!
Survivor: Expedition
An expedition is just that: an exploratory journey into an area previously poorly mapped or explored. Varying in risk, expeditions may feature traps, beasts, or simply pleasant walks in the wood. The end goal of an expedition is to find something new, be it valuable lore or unique items.
Survivor: Clinic
A clinic is a gathering of medical minds to give back to the community. Often held in lower income areas, clinics offer free healing to anyone who needs it, as well as an opportunity for instruction from more experienced practitioners for those still mastering their crafts.
Leveling Tiers
For the corresponding rewards and unlocks from leveling up, please see the relevant Vocations article.
Tier 1
General Requirements
- None!
Vocational Requirements
Mage
- Reach 10 Attunement
- 1 thread where your character studies magic with a T2 or higher mage
Militant
- Reach 10 Prowess
- 1 thread where your character practices fighting with a T2 or higher militant
Informant
- Reach 10 Dexterity
- 1 thread where your character practices spying with a T2 or higher informant
Artisan
- Reach 10 in any stat
- 1 thread where your character practices their craft with a T2 or higher artisan
Survivor
- Reach 10 Fortune OR Health
- 1 thread where your character explores with a T2 or higher survivor
Tier 2
General Requirements
- Meet 4 characters
Vocational Requirements
Mage
- Reach 12 Attunement
Militant
- Reach 12 Prowess
Informant
- Reach 12 Dexterity
Artisan
- Reach 12 in any stat
Survivor
- Reach 12 Fortune OR Health
Tier 3
General Requirements
- Participate in 1 CE
- Meet a character with T2 or above in a vocation, one per vocation
Vocational Requirements
Mage
- Reach 15 Attunement
- Embark on a pilgrimage
Militant
- Reach 15 Prowess
- Participate in a tournament
Informant
- Reach 15 Dexterity
- Participate in a stakeout
Artisan
- Reach 15 in any stat
- Participate in a workshop
Survivor
- Reach 15 Fortune OR Health
- Participate in an expedition OR clinic
Tier 4
General Requirements
- Participate in 3 CEs total
- Visit all boards in your region of residence
Vocational Requirements
Mage
- Reach 18 Attunement
- Participate in a pilgrimage
- Assist with 2 bounties / commissions / expeditions
Militant
- Reach 18 Prowess
- Participate in a tournament
- Complete 2 bounties
Informant
- Reach 18 Dexterity
- Participate in a stakeout
- Intercept / forge 2 items of correspondence OR spy on 2 threads
Artisan
- Reach 18 in any stat
- Participate in a workshop
- Complete 2 commissions
Survivor
Doomsday Tree
- Reach 18 Fortune
- Participate in an expedition
- Make 2 unique lore discoveries
Medic Tree
- Reach 18 Health
- Participate in a clinic
- Heal 2 large injuries
Tier 5
General Requirements
- Participate in 6 CEs total
- Help another character reach T4 in their vocation
- (TBD)
Vocational Requirements
Mage
- Reach 20 Attunement
- Lead a pilgrimage
Militant
- Reach 20 Prowess
- Lead a tournament
Informant
- Reach 20 Dexterity
- Lead a stakeout
Artisan
- Reach 20 in any stat
- Lead a workshop
Survivor
Doomsday Tree
- Reach 20 Fortune
- Lead an expedition
Medic Tree
- Reach 20 Health
- Lead a clinic
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