Character Classes Guidelines

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<h1>Character Classes Guidelines</h1>

<p>
  When Players choose to invest levels in a Class, it means they care about what
  that Class can contribute to the game. Mechanically, Classes are bundles of
  Skills—but they also influence the character's general concept and inform the
  kind of scenes that will take place during the game, as well as the
  adversaries you will create.
</p>

<p>
  Below you will find useful advice on how to help your group make the most out
  of their character Classes, and how to build situations around their
  abilities. Pay special attention to what Classes are chosen during character
  creation since they will determine the character's role and abilities for
  quite a while.
</p>

<h2>ARCANIST</h2>
<ul>
  <li>
    Arcana should play an important role in the setting. Perhaps a cult or
    religious empire worships them, or they are seen as proof of noble lineage.
  </li>
  <li>
    Spend some time thinking up the kind of quest or trial required to bind each
    Arcanum. These should be tied to the Arcanum’s powers and concept—for
    instance, binding the <em>T ower</em> might require sacrificing something
    dear in order to protect others.
  </li>
  <li>
    Create new Arcana in addition to the ones presented in this book, using
    those as a guideline. If the Arcanist is also a Loremaster or comes from a
    long line of summoners, you should create these new Arcana together with the
    Player.
  </li>
  <li>
    An Arcanist's progression is based upon encountering new Arcana. Keep this
    in mind and make sure they get chances to do so.
  </li>
</ul>

<h2>CHIMERIST</h2>
<ul>
  <li>
    Build scenes in which the conflict between nature and technology is central.
    Put the Chimerist in situations where they are expected to take a side:
    ecological and environmental themes should be a main plot point.
  </li>
  <li>
    Include multiple creatures from which the Chimerist can learn spells—beasts,
    monsters, and plants. Do this at least once every other session. One good
    strategy is to straight-out ask the Player what kind of spells they would
    like to learn and then design creatures from which they can be learned!
  </li>
</ul>

<p><em>See page 302 for the rules concerning creature design.</em></p>