====== Character Classes ======
Your class defines your character’s core skills, combat style, and progression path. While races define who you are, classes define what you do. All characters must choose a class at creation.

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===== ⚔️ Standard Classes =====

These are available to all players without restriction.

  * **[[Fighter]]** – Masters of weapons and endurance. Fighters are durable front-line warriors with high health and combat utility.
  * **[[Rogue]]** – Agile skirmishers who specialize in stealth, poisons, traps, and precision strikes.
  * **[[BattleMage]]** – Spell-slinging warriors who blend martial ability with limited magic casting.
  * **[[Mage]]** – Full casters focused on elemental power, ritual magic, and spell mastery.

Each standard class comes with:
  * A unique XP cost table
  * Restrictions on armor and weapon use
  * Access to specific skills and spell slot progression

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===== ⚠️ Restricted Classes =====

These require **Race Marshal approval** and may only be taken after consistent play and narrative justification.

  * **[[Knight]]** – Heavily armored warriors sworn to chivalric codes. Must be approved and follow strict in-play obligations.
  * **[[Ranger]]** – Nature-bound trackers and guerrilla fighters with access to unique skill trees and survival perks.

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===== 🎓 Choosing a Class =====

Your class affects:
  * XP cost for skills and abilities
  * Access to armor and weapon types
  * Spellcasting potential
  * Eligibility for in-game roles or organizations

Most classes cannot be changed after your first event without staff approval. Choose wisely!

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===== 📘 Class Guidelines =====

  * You may only have **one class** at a time
  * Some races are **prohibited** from taking certain classes (e.g., Pixies may not be Mages)
  * Your class must be recorded and approved at character check-in
  * If your class includes spellcasting, review the [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:magic|Magic & Spellcasting]] section

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===== 🛡️ Class Comparison Chart =====

^ Class       ^ Armor Access      ^ Spell Access       ^ Combat Focus               ^
| Fighter     | Heavy             | None               | Tanking, Melee DPS         |
| Rogue       | Light/Medium      | None               | Stealth, Traps, Backstab   |
| BattleMage  | Medium            | Partial            | Hybrid Combat/Casting      |
| Mage        | None              | Full               | Rituals, Damage Spells     |
| Knight (*)  | Heavy             | Limited            | Authority, Defense, Roleplay |
| Ranger (*)  | Medium            | Limited            | Tracking, Survival, Bows   |

(*) Restricted Class – Requires approval

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For specific XP tables and skill access, see the [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:xp_costs|XP & Skill Cost Tables]].