FLORALIST
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Floralists shine both for the variety of effects they can unleash, and
their efficiency – for all intents and purposes, the magiseeds are
"automatic" secondary actions in addition to the character’s regular
action. That being said, this Class requires good timing, because
planting a magiseed one turn too late means wasting its potential.
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Although the Floralist’s baseline aesthetic is tied to seeds and plants,
you can use this Class to represent any character that can summon
temporary little helpers. You can go for a few simple cosmetic changes
(algae, mushrooms, corals, etc.), or you could choose something like
clockwork turrets, support drones or even familiars, sprites or imps!
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Usually, a Floralist’s abilities go way beyond those of a common
gardener or botanist, and the Player should have final say when
establishing any element of the setting tied to plants, forests,
plant-related creatures, and enemies belonging to the plant Species.
GOURMET
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This is a very peculiar Class, designed to mimic the experience of
exploring and combining items in a videogame by trial and error, without
being able to consult a precise guide. Its key feature is
procedural gameplay. Every Gourmet is different from
the last, despite using the same five flavors: in order to discover
which role the character will play in the group, you must first and
foremost play them.
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The Gourmet’s rules are based upon flavors, rather than
specific ingredients. This makes it easy to use this Class to represent
other specialists (like brewers, mixologists, confectioners or sushi
chefs). You can also create strictly vegetarian or vegan menus. You may
also adapt these rules to represent any character who combines materials
or ingredients to create special effects, be they a chemist, an
alchemist or a pyrotechnician – you only have to define five ingredient
types, and voila!
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The preparation, presentation and consumption of food are pivotal
elements of each and every culture, and embody the themes of
transformation and interdependence that are the beating heart of the
natural fantasy style. If your group includes the Gourmet, take your
time to describe the most unusual delicacies, but also to reflect upon
the deep implications of ending one life to feed another.