====== How Leveling Works ======
Leveling in Volaire is based on XP accumulation and reflects your character's overall progression. You gain XP by attending events, completing plot objectives, crafting, contributing to the game world, and submitting post-event updates.

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===== 📊 How to Calculate Your Level =====

Your **character level** is determined by:

**Total Earned XP ÷ 100 (rounded down)**

^ XP Range     ^ Level ^
| 500–599      | 5     |
| 600–699      | 6     |
| 700–799      | 7     |
| ...          | ...   |

All new characters start at **Level 5** (500 XP).

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===== 🧾 How XP is Earned =====

^ Source                      ^ XP Awarded                     ^
| Attending a Full Event     | 80 XP (Levels 5–15)            |
|                            | 50 XP (Levels 16–25)           |
|                            | 30 XP (Levels 26+)             |
| Plot/Roleplay Bonuses      | +10 to +50 XP per event        |
| Crafting or Submissions    | Variable, based on effort      |
| Backstory Submission       | Up to 100 XP (one-time reward) |
| Post-Event Report (PER)    | +5 XP if submitted on time     |

You must sign in and submit required check-in materials to receive full XP.

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===== 💰 Banking XP =====

You may choose to **bank XP** at any time. Banked XP can be saved and spent later when:
  * You gain access to a new teacher
  * A new skill unlocks
  * You change your progression strategy

To bank XP, indicate this in your check-in envelope or on your PER.

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===== 📚 Teacher Cards & Learning =====

Many skills require a **Teacher Card** showing in-play instruction by a qualified character or NPC.

  * Skills with prerequisites **require teaching**, unless waived by Logistics or Plot
  * Players caught using skills without proper instruction may lose access until re-taught

If you're unsure if you qualify to buy a skill, ask Logistics before the event.

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===== 🔒 Skill Caps & Restrictions =====

  * Some skills have **per-level limits** (e.g., “once every 5 levels”)
  * Others may be **race-restricted** or **class-specific**
  * Always refer to your **race/class page** before purchasing

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===== 🧙 Spellcasting Progression =====

For full spell slot rules and magic leveling, see the [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:magic|Magic & Spellcasting]] page.

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**Leveling in Volaire is more than just numbers—it reflects your story, your growth, and your legend. Earn it.**