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[Lumina]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]If they started training at ten, they would still be required the minimum 3 years of study before they can become an Indocto (and in this time they would have their Afflicta initiation as well if they weren't previously afflicted). So they would be 13-ish by the time they become an Indocto.
From there, it depends on how much they improve on their skills. Once they find a field of expertise and can use that field well enough to be considered their focus, then they become Milites. There is no real time-frame, but generally people find their niche within a year or two. So they'd be about 14-15-ish when becoming a Milites.


Regimen require 3-5 years minimum of being a Milites in order to rank up. This ensures that they are proficient in their focus and know exactly what they are doing. This also means that they should be out on the field constantly, instead of inside the church (because there's an inside team and outside team kind of deal depending on each individuals' skill set). It is also up to the local Vatican representative to grant promotions when seen fit.


Yes, I am making an NPC representative. She will be listed under 'Organizations' page later. She will also be the missions handler.

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Oh good! So my time frame for Nozomi works perfectly!

 

[sorrow made you]

@Lumina, yep!


Just know its easier to go from Indocto to Milites to Regimen. When you go from Sacerdo and up, its usually based on recognition and not a "rank up." So in other words, Sacerdos and up are silver and gold sticker winners.

 

[Lumina]

@Lumina[/URL], yep!
Just know its easier to go from Indocto to Milites to Regimen. When you go from Sacerdo and up, its usually based on recognition and not a "rank up." So in other words, Sacerdos and up are silver and gold sticker winners.

Awesome, thanks! I'm gonna have fun with this one.

 

[sorrow made you]

Totally adding all these questions to the 'Organizations' tab. xD

 

[Malphaestus]

@CRiTiCAL ERR0R Oh, when you wrote "Regimen can possibly have two" I thought it meant regimen and up, my excuse.

 

[sorrow made you]

@CRiTiCAL ERR0R[/URL] Oh, when you wrote "Regimen can possibly have two" I thought it meant regimen and up, my excuse.

Woops. I meant primary + secondary = 2


edit again;; and regimen and up can have two. Its jsut primary + secondary = 2 xD

 

[Tobi Naefaerne]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]Woops. I meant primary + secondary = 2
edit again;; and regimen and up can have two. Its jsut primary + secondary = 2 xD

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So if someone learned two, they'd be up for promotion? In other words, would that be something worthy of being promoted?

 

[sorrow made you]

[QUOTE="Tobi Neafearn]So if someone learned two, they'd be up for promotion? In other words, would that be something worthy of being promoted?

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Not entirely. Promotion is greatly influenced by your achievements on the field or merit you gain through aiding the church. In terms of learning fields, it takes a whole lot of training to be proficient in one. Being able to be proficient in two is a feat in itself, but is incredibly difficult considering it takes an incredible amount of years to master. Everyone is trained in a basic level of all four fields, but the proficiency comes with whatever niche they find themselves in.


Indoctos are usually picking their field they want to focus on by trying out a little bit of everything and finding their niche. The thing they're good at.


Milites are usually spending their time refining their proficiency/niche.


Regimen have a level of mastery, but are nowhere near expert and are looking to refine their proficiency/niche. At this point, they may dabble in another field a little more than basic training.


Sacerdos tend to have a level of understanding of all fields and could possibly master two, but it may be like a double blade-- not excellent in one but good in both.


etc, etc.


I hope that makes sense. x__x;;

 

[Tobi Naefaerne]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]Not entirely. Promotion is greatly influenced by your achievements on the field or merit you gain through aiding the church. In terms of learning fields, it takes a whole lot of training to be proficient in one. Being able to be proficient in two is a feat in itself, but is incredibly difficult considering it takes an incredible amount of years to master. Everyone is trained in a basic level of all four fields, but the proficiency comes with whatever niche they find themselves in.
Indoctos are usually picking their field they want to focus on by trying out a little bit of everything and finding their niche. The thing they're good at.


Milites are usually spending their time refining their proficiency/niche.


Regimen have a level of mastery, but are nowhere near expert and are looking to refine their proficiency/niche. At this point, they may dabble in another field a little more than basic training.


Sacerdos tend to have a level of understanding of all fields and could possibly master two, but it may be like a double blade-- not excellent in one but good in both.


etc, etc.


I hope that makes sense. x__x;;

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Ah okay. It makes perfect sense to me. I want to make a character that is:


Field of Expertise: Tempesta


Secondary Field: Exorcismos, for healing purposes.


So what rank would you recommend in that case? With Exorcismos only being used for the healing aspects. Though they won't have much in team leading aspects of Tempesta either.

 

[sorrow made you]

[QUOTE="Tobi Neafearn]Ah okay. It makes perfect sense to me. I want to make a character that is:
Field of Expertise: Tempesta


Secondary Field: Exorcismos, for healing purposes.


So what rank would you recommend in that case? With Exorcismos only being used for the healing aspects.

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As a Milites character, I would say "interested in learning Exorcismos" or something like that. You can still heal without being proficient in exorcismos. Also, keep in mind that you're gonna be in a team of 4, where there's one of every field of expertise. So each team is going to have an Ensis, Domare, Exorcismos, and Tempesta.

 

[Tobi Naefaerne]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]As a Milites character, I would say "interested in learning Exorcismos" or something like that. You can still heal without being proficient in exorcismos. Also, keep in mind that you're gonna be in a team of 4, where there's one of every field of expertise. So each team is going to have an Ensis, Domare, Exorcismos, and Tempesta.

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Okay, though i was pondering the possibility of saying they're a Regimen instead, but that works better. If you couldn't tell, i'm trying to make a support type of character. So yeah, I'm going to go with your recommendation. So would i just put what you have in quotes then?

 

[sorrow made you]

[QUOTE="Tobi Neafearn]Okay, though i was pondering the possibility of saying they're a Regimen instead, but that works better. If you couldn't tell, i'm trying to make a support type of character. So yeah, I'm going to go with your recommendation. So would i just put what you have in quotes then?

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If you're making a regimen instead, you can leave it as is. If you still prefer Milites, I would suggest putting "interested in exorcismos".


Regardless, I see what you're going for and this doesn't really change the concept or direction of your character. xD

 

[Malphaestus]

Alrighty, I've done the changes. I'd update the image to look a bit more worn, but I can't find anything fitting, so I'll just keep it.

 

[Tobi Naefaerne]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]If you're making a regimen instead, you can leave it as is. If you still prefer Milites, I would suggest putting "interested in exorcismos".
Regardless, I see what you're going for and this doesn't really change the concept or direction of your character. xD

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And another question, probably good for the Q&A. By what median does spellcraft work? Is it a prayer like chant, or something you learn the feel for through a physical catalysis?

 

[Malphaestus]

[QUOTE="Tobi Neafearn]And another question, probably good for the Q&A. By what median does spellcraft work? Is it a prayer like chant, or something you learn the feel for through a physical catalysis?

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I think it's mentioned in the overview/rules/lore that it's chant-like prayer.


EDIT: At least it used to.

 

[Tobi Naefaerne]

[QUOTE="Kami no Chikara]I think it's mentioned in the overview/rules/lore that it's chant-like prayer.
EDIT: At least it used to.

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So it does, now i just need to figure out which method is used for healing, as it states a few differently worded things.

 

[sorrow made you]

[QUOTE="Tobi Neafearn]And another question, probably good for the Q&A. By what median does spellcraft work? Is it a prayer like chant, or something you learn the feel for through a physical catalysis?

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The medium in which one does spellcraft varies from person to person. They are all equipment provided by the Vatican to each church that holds a branch of the Dark Chapter. If its a chant, prayer or hymn, they are given a tome with all the words. There's also usually an expert Exorcismo around that could teach these said chants, prayers, hymns.


Some people find just using verbal is too hard to focus, and so use physical objects like rosaries, tomes (need a physical to compliment the verbal), crucifixes and crosses, etc. They're all sanctioned and blessed. Its a personal preference.

 

[Tobi Naefaerne]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]The medium in which one does spellcraft varies from person to person. They are all equipment provided by the Vatican to each church that holds a branch of the Dark Chapter. If its a chant, prayer or hymn, they are given a tome with all the words. There's also usually an expert Exorcismo around that could teach these said chants, prayers, hymns.
Some people find just using verbal is too hard to focus, and so use physical objects like rosaries, tomes (need a physical to compliment the verbal), crucifixes and crosses, etc. They're all sanctioned and blessed. Its a personal preference.

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Okay, thanks. I think my character will end up using one of the physical objects as it wouldn't be his main field. Probably a tome or rosary. Again, thanks for baring with my questioning.

 

[Sunbather]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]I must have misread somewhere. I thought you mentioned greater daemon. Lesser daemons do come from Hell but when they are summoned, they are closer to the gate into the human world, which is more like a limbo world.
Didn't you mention she was going to sacrifice something like blood? That's still considered a part of herself.

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Oh, yeah, she's using blood sacrifce to activate the runes. I wasn't really sure what tools are used to summon stuff, so I figured runes would be an acceptable way of incorporating it with the sword style fierceness I wanted her to have. ^-^


Or do I need a specific tool?

 

[Malphaestus]

[QUOTE="CRiTiCAL ERR0R]The medium in which one does spellcraft varies from person to person. They are all equipment provided by the Vatican to each church that holds a branch of the Dark Chapter. If its a chant, prayer or hymn, they are given a tome with all the words. There's also usually an expert Exorcismo around that could teach these said chants, prayers, hymns.
Some people find just using verbal is too hard to focus, and so use physical objects like rosaries, tomes (need a physical to compliment the verbal), crucifixes and crosses, etc. They're all sanctioned and blessed. Its a personal preference.

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Well, it just so seems that my character has all of the above, how fortunate

 

[sorrow made you]

[QUOTE="Tobi Neafearn]Okay, thanks. I think my character will end up using one of the physical objects as it wouldn't be his main field. Probably a tome or rosary. Again, thanks for baring with my questioning.

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I like questions. O____O


But honestly, there's no one way of doing things when you're an exorcismo. Its one of the most versatile fields, so feel free to take some liberties within reason. I'd imagine if exorcismo is their secondary, they'd only be able to do minor healing (cuts, scratches, etc). It could be as easy as him knowing medical aid and bandaging people up. Spellcraft isn't always the answer. xD


But a small catalyst with a quick prayer that he could chant off could be his go-to for quick heals.

 

[sorrow made you]

Oh, yeah, she's using blood sacrifce to activate the runes. I wasn't really sure what tools are used to summon stuff, so I figured runes would be an acceptable way of incorporating it with the sword style fierceness I wanted her to have. ^-^
Or do I need a specific tool?

If her primary is a Domare, she needs to have something that's not a melee weapon (melee weapons are strictly Ensis rank items). So runes work. A tome may also work. She could even just know specific verses that gives her the ability to unlock a couple seals and summon a lesser daemon kind of deal.

 

[Malphaestus]

Wanna know what could deal with lesser daemons?


Some water.

 

[Sunbather]

I don't actually wanna summon, really. That's why I asked wether creative use of the seals is allowed. I just want her to wield a "cursed sword", basically [air quotes intensify] so the current priority, I'd think, is better. :3

 

[Malphaestus]

I don't actually wanna summon, really. That's why I asked wether creative use of the seals is allowed. I just want her to wield a "cursed sword", basically [air quotes intensify] so the current priority, I'd think, is better. :3

Just bathe your sword in water.