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''Adventurers seek gold, glory, justice, fame, power or knowledge, or perhaps other goals, some noble and some base. Each chooses a different way to achieve those goals, from brutal combat power, to mighty magic, to subtle skills. Some adventurers prevail and grow in experience, wealth and power. Others die.'' -- [[Player's Handbook]]
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: ''"Adventurers seek gold, glory, justice, fame, power or knowledge, or perhaps other goals, some noble and some base. Each chooses a different way to achieve those goals, from brutal combat power, to mighty magic, to subtle skills. Some adventurers prevail and grow in experience, wealth and power. Others die."'' -- [[Player's Handbook]]
  
 
A character's class represents their profession, training, or vocation. It determines their ability to be deadly in combat, their magical abilities, effective skills, and much more.
 
A character's class represents their profession, training, or vocation. It determines their ability to be deadly in combat, their magical abilities, effective skills, and much more.
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Additionally, NPC and creature classes are linked here. While most players may not be interested in these entries, world builders can use these classes to create content.
 
Additionally, NPC and creature classes are linked here. While most players may not be interested in these entries, world builders can use these classes to create content.
  
= Character Classes =
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== Character Classes ==
 
Base classes have no or loose requirements, and with few exception, anyone is able to play them. These classes give your character the ability to cast magic spells, use a two handed axes, effectively use heavy armor and shields, disarm traps, and sing inspiring ballads.
 
Base classes have no or loose requirements, and with few exception, anyone is able to play them. These classes give your character the ability to cast magic spells, use a two handed axes, effectively use heavy armor and shields, disarm traps, and sing inspiring ballads.
  
''Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are deemed [[Exceptional Characters | exceptional]]. You must acquire permission prior to playing one.''
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=== Prohibited Classes ===
  
; [[Bard]] : Masters of both music and knowledge, bards travel through the lands, inspiring adventurers and weaving tales.
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Warlocks have been removed as a playable class for players. Existing warlocks may still be played, until death.
; [[Cleric]] : [[Faerun]]'s [[Deities | deities]] are alive and active in the world. Most choose to exert their will not directly, but through their faithful clerics.
 
; [[Druid]] : One with nature, druids employ powerful magic. Some are said to have the power to shed their skin, and take on the form of beasts.
 
; [[Favored Soul]]* : Seen as blessed or favored, these souls do not pray or gather for their divine connection. Instead, they are born with it.
 
; [[Fighter]] : A bloody axe. A half-broken shield. A slain ogre, under a mighty boot. Fighters are the muscle, the champions, the defenders, the warriors.
 
; [[Monk]] : From cloistered monasteries, these versatile, code-driven warriors are capable of holding their own, with only their own hands and feet.
 
; [[Paladin]] : Both moral and ethical, few can claim the paladin's path. Those who do are an undeniable force against evil.
 
; [[Ranger]] : At home among nature, rangers can be duel-wielding warriors, flanking their trusted animal companion. Or, they may just be a shadow in the forest, capable of striking an enemy from a distance with their bow.
 
; [[Rogue]] : Thugs, cutthroats, spies, diplomats, scouts. Rogues are versatile, picking up new skills, trades, and pockets unlike most others.
 
; [[Sorcerer]] : Born of arcane power, sorcerers require no study, no books, no teachers. Only their blood and their will are needed to devastate their enemies.
 
; [[Spirit Shaman]] : Few understand spirits as these shamans do. Their divine connection gives them power over spirit creatures, as well as natural spells.
 
; [[Swashbuckler]] : These daring, agile, and intelligent warriors are as effective in a quick battle as they are in a social gathering.
 
; [[Warlock]]* : Tapping into their very soul, warlocks are capable of peerless invocations of power.
 
; [[Wizard]] : Through sheer mental effort, wizards are able to study, and understand arcane magic. A prepared wizard is a terrible thing to behold.
 
  
== Prestige Classes ==
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=== Prestige Classes ===
Prestige classes are as diverse as those who use them. Access to a faction, racial abilities, multiclassing, or specific events can qualify you for prestige classes. All prestige classes are considered [[Exceptional Characters | exceptional]], and require approval to unlock.
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Prestige classes are as diverse as those who use them. Access to a faction, racial abilities, multiclassing, or specific events can qualify you for prestige classes. All Prestige Classes require written application and approval (and corresponding RP) along with meeting RP and mechanical requirements to unlock. They are still considered [[Exceptional Characters]], except that they are exempted from the limit of 1 live character at a time per player.
; [[Arcane Archer]] : The [[Elves]] of Faerun have trained to uniquely combine their arcane talents with their proficiency at archery. Arcane arches are renown for being supreme masters of archery, able to imbue their arrows with magical energy.
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; [[Arcane Scholar]] : Arcane Scholars seek to raise the study of magic to the level of an academic discipline. Their interest is not in researching new spells or finding more specialized uses for their craft, but in understanding the fundamental processes of magic and the inner workings of the Weave, which is the fabric that underlies all magic.
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A single character may have, at most, a single prestige class.
; [[Arcane Trickster]] : These mischevious few are able to combine their rogueish talents with their arcane training.
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; [[Assassin]] : Masters of ending a surprised opponent quickly and efficiency, assassins are adept at using poisons and striking their foes from the shadows.
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; [[Blackguard]] : While the paladin embodies morality and ethics, the blackguard could not be more opposite. He consorts with demins, devils, dark deities, and the undead to fulfil his desires.
 
; [[Bladesinger]] : Champions of Elven communities, Bladesingers combine art, blade, and arcane spells into a deadly, blurred dance.
 
; [[Divine Champion]] : These warriors swear their lives to a deity's purpose. Potent fighters, they defend their faith, and destroy its enemies.
 
; [[Doomguide]] : Sworn to [[Kelemvor]], these undead-loathing divine warriors help to guide mortals through their fear of death.
 
; [[Duelist]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Dwarven Defender]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Eldritch Knight]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Frenzied Berserker]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Harper Agent]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Hellfire Warlock]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Invisible Blade]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Knight Protector]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Mystic Theurge]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Pale Master]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Red Dragon Disciple]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Red Wizard of Thay]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Sacred Fist]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Shadow Thief]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Shadowdancer]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Stormlord]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Warpriest]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 
; [[Weapon Master]] : ''Help our wiki, provide a description!''
 

Latest revision as of 04:15, 13 August 2014

"Adventurers seek gold, glory, justice, fame, power or knowledge, or perhaps other goals, some noble and some base. Each chooses a different way to achieve those goals, from brutal combat power, to mighty magic, to subtle skills. Some adventurers prevail and grow in experience, wealth and power. Others die." -- Player's Handbook

A character's class represents their profession, training, or vocation. It determines their ability to be deadly in combat, their magical abilities, effective skills, and much more.

Inside A Land Far Away, the classes available to the player are the same as those found in Neverwinter Nights 2 and its expansions, with some additions. However, there are a few cases where things may differ, whether it’s how we handle them in ALFA, or how the actual mechanics differ. Even if you are familiar with the different classes, it can't hurt to have a quick skim over the following entries. If you are not familiar with the Forgotten Realms, and Dungeon and Dragons, classes - you'll find a handful of links below which should full you in on the basics.

Additionally, NPC and creature classes are linked here. While most players may not be interested in these entries, world builders can use these classes to create content.

Character Classes

Base classes have no or loose requirements, and with few exception, anyone is able to play them. These classes give your character the ability to cast magic spells, use a two handed axes, effectively use heavy armor and shields, disarm traps, and sing inspiring ballads.

Prohibited Classes

Warlocks have been removed as a playable class for players. Existing warlocks may still be played, until death.

Prestige Classes

Prestige classes are as diverse as those who use them. Access to a faction, racial abilities, multiclassing, or specific events can qualify you for prestige classes. All Prestige Classes require written application and approval (and corresponding RP) along with meeting RP and mechanical requirements to unlock. They are still considered Exceptional Characters, except that they are exempted from the limit of 1 live character at a time per player.

A single character may have, at most, a single prestige class.