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	Warrior skills are grouped into skill paths based on different fighting styles: powerful attacks with long weapons; stalwart defence with a shield; precise strikes of the duellist; berserk rage; inspiring leadership; or the blend of magic and martial prowess. Warriors can also build their bodies up to take more punishment and learn to make better use of armour.		Warrior skills are grouped into skill paths based on different fighting styles: powerful attacks with long weapons; stalwart defence with a shield; precise strikes of the duellist; berserk rage; inspiring leadership; or the blend of magic and martial prowess. Warriors can also build their bodies up to take more punishment and learn to make better use of armour.

		⚫	==Advice for Warrior Characters==

		⚫	No warrior would be without some weapon skills, of course; and it's advisable to supplement the basic skill with some of the stamina-based combat techniques in the below list, such as [[Breaker]], [[Defender]] or [[Duellist]]. [[Body Development]] as a minimum is a must — it also grants stamina points — and most warriors will learn at least [[Medium Armour]]. [[Iron Body]], [[Iron Will]] and [[Resist Magic]] offer defence against magical attacks, given warriors are unable to counter spells in armour.

		⚫	[[Blacksmith]] will give a warrior a keen eye for the quality of their weapons and armour – and the skills to repair them after the battle. Warrior-mages might combine spellcasting skill (with the [[Armoured Caster]] skill) with more martial training, potentially pursuing the [[Arcane Champion]] pinnacle.
	== Stamina ==		== Stamina ==
	Most warrior skills draw on a pool of [[Stamina\|stamina]] representing reserves of willpower, determination and focus.		Most warrior skills draw on a pool of [[Stamina\|stamina]] representing reserves of willpower, determination and focus.
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	See [[Stamina]] for full details, including which skills grant stamina points.		See [[Stamina]] for full details, including which skills grant stamina points.

⚫	==Advice for Warrior Characters==

⚫	No warrior would be without some weapon skills, of course; and it's advisable to supplement the basic skill with some of the stamina-based combat techniques in the below list, such as [[Breaker]], [[Defender]] or [[Duellist]]. [[Body Development]] as a minimum is a must — it also grants stamina points — and most warriors will learn at least [[Medium Armour]]. [[Iron Body]], [[Iron Will]] and [[Resist Magic]] offer defence against magical attacks, given warriors are unable to counter spells in armour.

⚫	[[Blacksmith]] will give a warrior a keen eye for the quality of their weapons and armour – and the skills to repair them after the battle. Warrior-mages might combine spellcasting skill (with the [[Armoured Caster]] skill) with more martial training, potentially pursuing the [[Arcane Champion]] pinnacle.

	==Warrior Skills==		==Warrior Skills==

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	See [[Stamina]] for full details, including which skills grant stamina points.		See [[Stamina]] for full details, including which skills grant stamina points.

	====Advice for Warrior Characters====		==Advice for Warrior Characters==

	No warrior would be without some weapon skills, of course; and it's advisable to supplement the basic skill with some of the stamina-based combat techniques in the below list, such as [[Breaker]], [[Defender]] or [[Duellist]]. [[Body Development]] as a minimum is a must — it also grants stamina points — and most warriors will learn at least [[Medium Armour]]. [[Iron Body]], [[Iron Will]] and [[Resist Magic]] offer defence against magical attacks, given warriors are unable to counter spells in armour.		No warrior would be without some weapon skills, of course; and it's advisable to supplement the basic skill with some of the stamina-based combat techniques in the below list, such as [[Breaker]], [[Defender]] or [[Duellist]]. [[Body Development]] as a minimum is a must — it also grants stamina points — and most warriors will learn at least [[Medium Armour]]. [[Iron Body]], [[Iron Will]] and [[Resist Magic]] offer defence against magical attacks, given warriors are unable to counter spells in armour.

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Stamina

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	* '''No primary archetype:''' 15 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 3 skills)		* '''No primary archetype:''' 15 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 3 skills)
	* '''Warrior archetype:''' 30 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 5 skills)		* '''Warrior archetype:''' 30 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 5 skills)


	Once a character has purchased a skill that grants stamina, they can purchase [[Extra Stamina]] to increase their stamina up to their archetype cap.		Once a character has purchased a skill that grants stamina, they can purchase [[Extra Stamina]] to increase their stamina up to their archetype cap.

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	Certain general and archetype skills grant stamina points — 5 per day per skill:		Certain general and archetype skills grant stamina points — 5 per day per skill:
⚫	* '''Warrior archetype:''' 30 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 5 skills)
	* '''No primary archetype:''' 15 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 3 skills)		* '''No primary archetype:''' 15 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 3 skills)
		⚫	* '''Warrior archetype:''' 30 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 5 skills)

	Once a character has purchased a skill that grants stamina, they can purchase [[Extra Stamina]] to increase their stamina up to their archetype cap.		Once a character has purchased a skill that grants stamina, they can purchase [[Extra Stamina]] to increase their stamina up to their archetype cap.

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Example Warrior Characters

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	Includes research building on the [[Armoured Caster]], [[Arcane Champion]], [[Armour Proficiency]] and [[Through Defence]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Armoured Caster]], [[Arcane Champion]], [[Armour Proficiency]] and [[Through Defence]] skills.

	==Example Warrior Characters==		== Example Warrior Characters ==

	====Berserker====		=== Berserker ===
			The berserker abandons all self-preservation to terrify and destroy their enemies. With training or research, they can enter their battle frenzy more often, for longer and inflict terrible blows in the throes of their rage. They can make their bodies tougher, stay on their feet longer in their frenzy, or learn to shrug off debilitating damage.

		⚫	'''Skills:''' [[Body Development]] (6), [[Fearlessness]] (4), [[Heroic Charge]] (6), [[Long Weapons]] (4) - with eventual growth into [[Berserker]] (10)
	Born in a harsh, dangerous land, the berserker has dedicated their life to a god of war and fury. Let others pray in the temple or the sacred grove – the berserker makes their worship in battle. Heedless of their own safety, they throw themselves at their enemies without reserve.

		⚫	'''Description:''' Runes and tattoos around the face and arms; furs and large two-handed axe.
⚫	'''Skills:''' [[Body Development]] (6), [[Fearlessness]] (4), [[Heroic Charge]] (6), [[~~Two~~ Weapons]] (3), 1 ~~unspent~~ ~~point~~

			=== Brute ===
⚫	'''Description:''' Runes and tattoos around the face and arms; furs and ~~two~~ ~~one~~-handed ~~axes~~.
			Might makes right, some say; including many of those who pursue this path. With training or research, warriors can inflict horrific wounds and force the mightiest of foes to their knees. Brutes can become even larger and tougher, with skin that can turn aside even the sharpest blades.

		⚫	'''Skills:''' [[Body Development]] (6), [[Breaker]] (6), [[Two Weapons]] (3), [[Light Armour]] (2), [[Medium Armour]] (2) and 1 unspent point - eventual growth into [[Juggernaut]] (12)
⚫	====Duellist====

			'''Description:''' Leather armour with mix-matched leather and scale armour, twin axes that they always have ready to use.
	The child of a wealthy merchant in a major city, the duellist devoted their life to the study of swordplay. They sneer at warriors trudging under layers of armour and bristling with weapons – the beauty and precision of a simple blade is enough for them. Joining the warband to travel the world, they are always seeking an opponent worthy of them.

			=== Defender ===
⚫	'''Skills:''' [[~~Confusing~~ ~~Blow~~]] (6), [[~~Disarming~~]] (6), [[Light Armour]] (2), [[~~Scoundrel~~]] (5), 1 unspent point
			The shield is, for many, a greater tool than any weapon. With research or training Defenders can become truly implacable warriors standing against any foe and shrugging off damage that would end less experienced mortals.

			'''Skills:''' [[Small Shield]] (2), [[Great Shield]] (2), [[Defender]] (6), [[Body Development]] (6), [[Light Armour]] (2) and [[Medium Armour]] (2)
⚫	'''Description:''' Green skin with grey highlights and a single horn; light, fashionable clothes including leather armour and a cape, a single rapier and a dagger.

			'''Description:''' Chainmail armour with their tabard over the top showing their family crest, metal helm with a longsword and large kite shield.
⚫	====Monster Slayer====

		⚫	=== Duellist ===
⚫	Driven to revenge for loved ones lost to vampires, the monster slayer is an implacable foe of all undead, training to wield both magic and the blade to defeat their terrible quarry – and honing their mind to throw off the ~~vampires’~~ famed spiritual powers.
			The duellist, be they elegant, scrappy, swashbuckling or some secret fourth thing, can further develop their command of the style beyond the basics. The personal adaptations and refinements to the skills are as many and varied as the duellists themselves. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences and hides.

	'''Skills:''' [[~~Iron~~ ~~Will~~]] (6), [[~~Light Armour~~]] (2), [[~~Spiritual~~ ~~Spellcasting~~]] (6), [[~~Two~~ ~~Weapons~~]] (3)~~. 3 unspent points~~		'''Skills:''' [[Small Shield]] (2), [[Duellist]] (6), [[Body Development]] (6) and [[Iron Will]] (6)

		⚫	'''Description:''' Green skin with grey highlights and a single horn; light, fashionable clothes including leather armour and a cape, a single rapier and a dagger.

		⚫	=== Monster Slayer ===
		⚫	Driven to revenge for loved ones lost to vampires, the monster slayer is an implacable foe of all undead, training to wield both magic and the blade to defeat their terrible quarry - and honing their mind to throw off the vampires' famed spiritual powers.

			'''Skills:''' [[Light Armour]] (2), [[Spiritual Spellcasting]] (6), [[Armoured Caster]] (8), [[Two Weapons]] (3) and 1 unspent point

	'''Description:''' A long scar on the face; rugged, practical clothes with pockets for tools and charms, a prominent holy symbol and two swords.		'''Description:''' A long scar on the face; rugged, practical clothes with pockets for tools and charms, a prominent holy symbol and two swords.

			=== Warleader ===
			Generals and warleaders make battle with their minds - and with the inspiration they give those who follow them. Beyond [[Rallying Cry]] is a route to spurring the warrior's soldiers to greater feats; and beyond [[Strategic Insight]] is research into not just anticipating but manipulating the battlefield, plotting the disposition of traps, siege engines and troop movements to decide the outcome before a single soldier has taken the field.

			'''Skills:''' [[Iron Will]] (6), [[Inspiration]] (6), [[Body Development]] (6) and [[Light Armour]] (2)

			'''Description:''' Grizzled from the many campaigns they have fought, their grey hair is matted but well kept. Their armour is well kept and a well-used sword is at their side.

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	{{Warrior Skills}}		{{Warrior Skills}}

	==Warrior Study Paths==		== Warrior Study Paths ==
		⚫	Similar to scouts, the six warrior study paths are defined more by a warrior's fighting style than their individual skills. As such, there is some overlap between paths (e.g. both berserkers and breakers are trained in inflicting terrible blows). When a warrior completes a research project that could come under multiple paths, they should discuss with the research referee which path they are advancing.

		⚫	Warrior study largely involves improving existing skills (using them more often, overcoming limitations, extending durations etc.) rather than devising new abilities. There are exceptions: a Berserker may learn to call Strength while in the grip of their frenzy, for instance, or a Magical Warrior could learn how to channel magic through their weapons.
⚫	Similar to ~~[[Scout\|~~scouts]], the six warrior ~~'''[[Research#Study Paths\|~~study paths~~]]'''~~ are defined more by a ~~warrior’s~~ ''fighting style'' than their individual skills. As such, there is some overlap between paths (e.g. both berserkers and ~~brutes~~ are trained in inflicting terrible blows). When a warrior completes a research project that could come under multiple paths, they should discuss with the research referee which path they are advancing.

⚫	Warrior study largely involves improving existing skills (using them more often, overcoming limitations, extending durations etc.) rather than devising new abilities. There are exceptions: a Berserker may learn to call ''Strength'' while in the grip of their frenzy, for instance, or a Magical Warrior could learn how to channel magic through their weapons.

	Study paths include the following:		Study paths include the following:

	====Berserker Path====		=== Berserker Path ===

	The berserker abandons all self-preservation to terrify and destroy their enemies. With research, they can enter their battle frenzy more often, or for longer, gain great strength or inflict terrible blows in the throes of their rage. They can make their bodies tougher, to stay on their feet longer in their frenzy, or learn to shrug off even magical damage.		The berserker abandons all self-preservation to terrify and destroy their enemies. With research, they can enter their battle frenzy more often, or for longer, gain great strength or inflict terrible blows in the throes of their rage. They can make their bodies tougher, to stay on their feet longer in their frenzy, or learn to shrug off even magical damage.

	Includes research building on the [[Greater Body Development]], [[Heroic Charge]] and [[~~Strikedown Blow~~]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Greater Body Development]], [[Heroic Charge]] and [[Berserker]] skills.

⚫	===~~=Brute~~ Path====

⚫	Might makes right, they say; or at least it does for those who pursue this path. With training or research, warriors can draw on the ~~''[[Calls#~~Strength~~\|Strength]]''~~ call more often or for longer – masters are said to be able to wield it ''permanently'' – or add spectacular effects, hurling their opponents around or shaking the ground with their might. ~~Brutes~~ can become ~~every~~ larger and tougher, with skin that can turn aside even the sharpest blades.

⚫	Includes research building on the [[Carry Others]], [[Greater Body Development]], [[~~Strikedown Blow~~]] and [[~~Strong Blow~~]] skills.

⚫	====Defender Path====

⚫	The shield is, for many, a greater tool than any weapon. Beyond the [[~~Immovable Shield~~]] skill, warriors can learn to hold their ground even against magical assault; those ~~also~~ trained to ~~[[Defend~~ ~~Others]]~~ can learn to extend their defences to those behind or around them. Armour can be toughened to protect against any attack.

			=== Breaker Path ===
⚫	Includes research building on the [[~~Armour~~ ~~Proficiency~~]], [[~~Carry Others~~]], [[~~Defend~~ ~~Others~~]] and [[~~Sturdy~~ ~~Shield~~]] skills.
		⚫	Might makes right, they say; or at least it does for those who pursue this path. With training or research, warriors can draw on the Strength call more often or for longer - masters are said to be able to wield it permanently - or add spectacular effects, hurling their opponents around or shaking the ground with their might. Breakers can become ever larger and tougher, with skin that can turn aside even the sharpest blades.

		⚫	Includes research building on the [[Carry Others]], [[Greater Body Development]], [[Breaker]] and [[Juggernaut]] skills.
⚫	===~~=Duellist~~ Path====

		⚫	=== Defender Path ===
⚫	The elegant duellist can further develop their command of the ~~single~~ blade ~~beyond the [[Disarming]] skill~~, piercing armour more readily, scratching their ~~opponents’~~ foreheads to cause them to bleed into their eyes, cutting straps on their ~~opponents’~~ armour. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences. ~~[[Dirty Fighting]]~~ techniques can confuse, distract and ~~paralyse~~ opponents.
		⚫	The shield is, for many, a greater tool than any weapon. Beyond the [[Stalwart]] skill, warriors can learn to hold their ground even against magical assault; those trained to redirect spells can learn to extend their defences to those behind or around them. Armour can be toughened to protect against any attack.

	Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[~~Dirty~~ ~~Fighting~~]] and [[~~Disarming~~]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Carry Others]], [[Defender]] and [[Stalwart]] skills.

	===~~=Leader~~ Path====		=== Duellist Path ===
		⚫	The elegant duellist can further develop their command of the blade, piercing armour more readily, scratching their opponents' foreheads to cause them to bleed into their eyes, cutting straps on their opponents' armour. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences. Advanced techniques can confuse, distract and wound opponents with precision strikes.

		⚫	Includes research building on the [[Duellist]] and [[Aficionado]] skills.
⚫	Generals and warleaders make battle with their minds – and with the inspiration they give those who follow them. Beyond [[Rallying Cry]] is a route to spurring the ~~warrior’s~~ soldiers to greater feats; and beyond [[Strategic Insight]] is research into not just anticipating but manipulating the battlefield, plotting the disposition of traps, siege engines and troop movements to decide the outcome before a single soldier has taken the field.

		⚫	=== Leader Path ===
⚫	Includes research building on the [[~~Battlefield Insight]], [[Inspiration~~]] and [[~~Sturdy Shield~~]] skills.
		⚫	Generals and warleaders make battle with their minds - and with the inspiration they give those who follow them. Beyond [[Rallying Cry]] is a route to spurring the warrior's soldiers to greater feats; and beyond [[Strategic Insight]] is research into not just anticipating but manipulating the battlefield, plotting the disposition of traps, siege engines and troop movements to decide the outcome before a single soldier has taken the field.

		⚫	Includes research building on the [[Battlefield Insight]], [[Inspiration]], [[Strategic Insight]] and [[Rallying Cry]] skills.
⚫	====Magical Warrior Path====

		⚫	=== Magical Warrior Path ===
	Those who wield both spells and blades walk a line between two worlds. Dipping often into the magician archetype, this warrior improves on the [[Armoured Caster]] skill, casting spells more often or in heavier armour – and ~~there~~ ~~are~~ ~~more~~ secrets ~~open to them,~~ channelling magics through their ~~hands and blades~~, ~~finding the weaknesses in~~ magical ~~opponents’~~ ~~defences~~ ~~and~~ ~~shrugging~~ ~~off the effects of enemy magics~~.		Those who wield both spells and blades walk a line between two worlds. Dipping often into the magician archetype, this warrior improves on the [[Armoured Caster]] skill, casting spells more often or in heavier armour - and the [[Arcane Champion]] opens secrets of channelling magics through their weapons, combining magical damage types with stamina-fuelled strikes.

	Includes research building on the [[Armoured Caster]], [[Armour Proficiency]] and [[~~Defend~~ ~~Others~~]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Armoured Caster]], [[Arcane Champion]], [[Armour Proficiency]] and [[Through Defence]] skills.

	==Example Warrior Characters==		==Example Warrior Characters==

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	Whether a hulking brute or an artful fencer, a raging berserker or a keen strategist, a warrior is first and foremost someone who gives battle. Some fight alone and some lead others; some rely on skill and some on power, but all devote their lives to warfare.		Whether a hulking brute or an artful fencer, a raging berserker or a keen strategist, a warrior is first and foremost someone who gives battle. Some fight alone and some lead others; some rely on skill and some on power, but all devote their lives to warfare.

	Warrior skills are grouped into skill paths based on different fighting styles: ~~use~~ of ~~the~~ ~~call~~ ~~''Strength''~~; ~~attacks~~ to ~~disarm,~~ ~~daze~~ or ~~pierce~~ ~~armour;~~ ~~terrible~~ ~~blows~~ ~~with~~ ~~long~~ ~~weapons~~; ~~stalwart~~ ~~defence~~ ~~with~~ a ~~shield;~~ ~~berserk~~ ~~rage~~. Warriors can also build their bodies up to take more punishment and learn to make better use of armour~~. Generals can make inspiring speeches and learn keen tactical acumen~~.		Warrior skills are grouped into skill paths based on different fighting styles: powerful attacks with long weapons; stalwart defence with a shield; precise strikes of the duellist; berserk rage; inspiring leadership; or the blend of magic and martial prowess. Warriors can also build their bodies up to take more punishment and learn to make better use of armour.

			== Stamina ==
			Most warrior skills draw on a pool of [[Stamina\|stamina]] representing reserves of willpower, determination and focus.

			Certain general and archetype skills grant stamina points — 5 per day per skill:
			* '''Warrior archetype:''' 30 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 5 skills)
			* '''No primary archetype:''' 15 stamina cap (can benefit from up to 3 skills)

			Once a character has purchased a skill that grants stamina, they can purchase [[Extra Stamina]] to increase their stamina up to their archetype cap.

			Characters should have a visible means of tracking their stamina points and keep it on their person at all times.

			See [[Stamina]] for full details, including which skills grant stamina points.

	====Advice for Warrior Characters====		====Advice for Warrior Characters====

	No warrior would be without some weapon skills, of course; and ~~it’s~~ advisable to supplement the basic skill with some of the ~~special~~ ~~attacks~~ in the below list, such as [[~~Disarming~~]], [[~~Strikedown Blow~~]] or [[~~Strong Blow~~]]. [[Body Development]] as a minimum is a must, and most warriors will learn at least [[Medium Armour]]. [[Iron Body]], [[Iron Will]] and [[Resist Magic]] offer defence against magical attacks, given warriors are unable to ~~[[countermagic\|~~counter]] spells in armour.		No warrior would be without some weapon skills, of course; and it's advisable to supplement the basic skill with some of the stamina-based combat techniques in the below list, such as [[Breaker]], [[Defender]] or [[Duellist]]. [[Body Development]] as a minimum is a must — it also grants stamina points — and most warriors will learn at least [[Medium Armour]]. [[Iron Body]], [[Iron Will]] and [[Resist Magic]] offer defence against magical attacks, given warriors are unable to counter spells in armour.

	[[Blacksmith]] will give a warrior a keen eye for the quality of their weapons and armour – and the skills to repair them after the battle. Warrior-mages might combine spellcasting skill (with the [[Armoured Caster]] skill) with more martial training.		[[Blacksmith]] will give a warrior a keen eye for the quality of their weapons and armour – and the skills to repair them after the battle. Warrior-mages might combine spellcasting skill (with the [[Armoured Caster]] skill) with more martial training, potentially pursuing the [[Arcane Champion]] pinnacle.

	==Warrior Skills==		==Warrior Skills==

	No character may ~~learn~~ ~~more~~ ~~than '''~~one~~'''~~ of ~~the~~ ~~skills~~ ~~[[Berserker]],~~ ~~[[Rallying~~ ~~Cry]]~~ ~~and [[Strength (skill~~)~~\|Strength]]~~.		A character may only have one Pinnacle skill (marked with a * below).

	{{Warrior Skills}}		{{Warrior Skills}}

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	Similar to [[Scout\|scouts]], the six warrior '''[[Research#Study Paths\|study paths]]''' are defined more by a warrior’s ''fighting style'' than their individual skills. As such, there is some overlap between paths (e.g. both berserkers and brutes are trained in inflicting terrible blows). When a warrior completes a research project that could come under multiple paths, they should discuss with the research referee which path they are advancing.		Similar to [[Scout\|scouts]], the six warrior '''[[Research#Study Paths\|study paths]]''' are defined more by a warrior’s ''fighting style'' than their individual skills. As such, there is some overlap between paths (e.g. both berserkers and brutes are trained in inflicting terrible blows). When a warrior completes a research project that could come under multiple paths, they should discuss with the research referee which path they are advancing.

	Warrior study largely involves improving existing skills (using them more often, overcoming limitations, extending durations etc.) rather than devising new abilities. There are exceptions: a [[Berserker]] may learn to call ''Strength'' while in the grip of their frenzy, for instance, or an ~~[[Armoured~~ ~~Caster]]~~ could learn how to channel magic through their weapons.		Warrior study largely involves improving existing skills (using them more often, overcoming limitations, extending durations etc.) rather than devising new abilities. There are exceptions: a Berserker may learn to call ''Strength'' while in the grip of their frenzy, for instance, or a Magical Warrior could learn how to channel magic through their weapons.

	Study paths include the following:		Study paths include the following:
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	====Duellist Path====		====Duellist Path====

	The elegant duellist can further develop their command of the single blade beyond the [[Disarming]] skill, piercing armour more readily, scratching their opponents’ foreheads to cause them to bleed into their eyes, cutting straps on their opponents’ armour. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences. [[Dirty Fighting]] techniques can ~~confused~~, distract and paralyse opponents.		The elegant duellist can further develop their command of the single blade beyond the [[Disarming]] skill, piercing armour more readily, scratching their opponents’ foreheads to cause them to bleed into their eyes, cutting straps on their opponents’ armour. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences. [[Dirty Fighting]] techniques can confuse, distract and paralyse opponents.

	Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Dirty Fighting]] and [[Disarming]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Dirty Fighting]] and [[Disarming]] skills.

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	Includes research building on the [[Greater Body Development]], [[Heroic Charge]] and [[Strikedown Blow]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Greater Body Development]], [[Heroic Charge]] and [[Strikedown Blow]] skills.

	====Brute====		====Brute Path====

	Might makes right, they say; or at least it does for those who pursue this path. With training or research, warriors can draw on the ''[[Calls#Strength\|Strength]]'' call more often or for longer – masters are said to be able to wield it ''permanently'' – or add spectacular effects, hurling their opponents around or shaking the ground with their might. Brutes can become every larger and tougher, with skin that can turn aside even the sharpest blades.		Might makes right, they say; or at least it does for those who pursue this path. With training or research, warriors can draw on the ''[[Calls#Strength\|Strength]]'' call more often or for longer – masters are said to be able to wield it ''permanently'' – or add spectacular effects, hurling their opponents around or shaking the ground with their might. Brutes can become every larger and tougher, with skin that can turn aside even the sharpest blades.
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	Includes research building on the [[Carry Others]], [[Greater Body Development]], [[Strikedown Blow]] and [[Strong Blow]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Carry Others]], [[Greater Body Development]], [[Strikedown Blow]] and [[Strong Blow]] skills.

	====Defender====		====Defender Path====

	The shield is, for many, a greater tool than any weapon. Beyond the [[Immovable Shield]] skill, warriors can learn to hold their ground even against magical assault; those also trained to [[Defend Others]] can learn to extend their defences to those behind or around them. Armour can be toughened to protect against any attack.		The shield is, for many, a greater tool than any weapon. Beyond the [[Immovable Shield]] skill, warriors can learn to hold their ground even against magical assault; those also trained to [[Defend Others]] can learn to extend their defences to those behind or around them. Armour can be toughened to protect against any attack.
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	Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Carry Others]], [[Defend Others]] and [[Sturdy Shield]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Carry Others]], [[Defend Others]] and [[Sturdy Shield]] skills.

	====Duellist====		====Duellist Path====

	The elegant duellist can further develop their command of the single blade beyond the [[Disarming]] skill, piercing armour more readily, scratching their opponents’ foreheads to cause them to bleed into their eyes, cutting straps on their opponents’ armour. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences. [[Dirty Fighting]] techniques can confused, distract and paralyse opponents.		The elegant duellist can further develop their command of the single blade beyond the [[Disarming]] skill, piercing armour more readily, scratching their opponents’ foreheads to cause them to bleed into their eyes, cutting straps on their opponents’ armour. Some are said to pursue these techniques to a near-mystical degree, piercing even magical defences. [[Dirty Fighting]] techniques can confused, distract and paralyse opponents.
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	Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Dirty Fighting]] and [[Disarming]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Armour Proficiency]], [[Dirty Fighting]] and [[Disarming]] skills.

	====Leader====		====Leader Path====

	Generals and warleaders make battle with their minds – and with the inspiration they give those who follow them. Beyond [[Rallying Cry]] is a route to spurring the warrior’s soldiers to greater feats; and beyond [[Strategic Insight]] is research into not just anticipating but manipulating the battlefield, plotting the disposition of traps, siege engines and troop movements to decide the outcome before a single soldier has taken the field.		Generals and warleaders make battle with their minds – and with the inspiration they give those who follow them. Beyond [[Rallying Cry]] is a route to spurring the warrior’s soldiers to greater feats; and beyond [[Strategic Insight]] is research into not just anticipating but manipulating the battlefield, plotting the disposition of traps, siege engines and troop movements to decide the outcome before a single soldier has taken the field.
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	Includes research building on the [[Battlefield Insight]], [[Inspiration]] and [[Sturdy Shield]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Battlefield Insight]], [[Inspiration]] and [[Sturdy Shield]] skills.

	====Magical Warrior====		====Magical Warrior Path====

	Those who wield both spells and blades walk a line between two worlds. Dipping often into the magician archetype, this warrior improves on the [[Armoured Caster]] skill, casting spells more often or in heavier armour – and there are more secrets open to them, channelling magics through their hands and blades, finding the weaknesses in magical opponents’ defences and shrugging off the effects of enemy magics.		Those who wield both spells and blades walk a line between two worlds. Dipping often into the magician archetype, this warrior improves on the [[Armoured Caster]] skill, casting spells more often or in heavier armour – and there are more secrets open to them, channelling magics through their hands and blades, finding the weaknesses in magical opponents’ defences and shrugging off the effects of enemy magics.

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Berserker Path

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	The berserker abandons all self-preservation to terrify and destroy their enemies. With research, they can enter their battle frenzy more often, or for longer, gain great strength or inflict terrible blows in the throes of their rage. They can make their bodies tougher, to stay on their feet longer in their frenzy, or learn to shrug off even magical damage.		The berserker abandons all self-preservation to terrify and destroy their enemies. With research, they can enter their battle frenzy more often, or for longer, gain great strength or inflict terrible blows in the throes of their rage. They can make their bodies tougher, to stay on their feet longer in their frenzy, or learn to shrug off even magical damage.

	Includes research building on the [[~~Berserker~~]], [[~~Greater~~ ~~Body Development~~]] and [[Strikedown Blow]] skills.		Includes research building on the [[Greater Body Development]], [[Heroic Charge]] and [[Strikedown Blow]] skills.

	====Brute====		====Brute====