Profession

Many would-be adventurers take on a profession to distinguish themselves with reputation and rewards. There are 24 base specialties to choose from, with an advanced class unlocked after certain prerequisites are met. Skill trainers — some active adventurers themselves — are available throughout the world for students of a Way to hone and advance their skills.

The Ways
The Ways of Strength and Skill are focused on physicality, while the Ways of the Mind and Spirit are focused on the intangible. The Way of the Mind utilizes knowledge and logic, while the Way of the Spirit utilizes the supernatural and esoterica. There is also a Scion for each of the four ways, who can promote adventurers to their ascended class after passing the Scion's trials.

Way of Strength
The Way of Strength is tied to the element of fire, symbolizing the energy of courage and determination.

Atreus is the Scion of Strength, although even he is not aware of this fact when the heroes meet him. He is a prizefighter at the Phoenix Coliseum on Istán, where he has been forced to fight ever since his capture as a boy 14 years ago. He has a red bird-shaped birthmark on his left bicep and is also known as the Red Hawk.

Way of Skill
The Way of Skill is tied to the element of earth, symbolizing the stability of perseverance and discipline.

Lady Seiryu is the Scion of Skill. She is located in Arcadia to the east, managing the Dragon's Garden at the foot of Mt. Chiron. There, she and her three children oversee the training of spearmen, archers, and hunters for the Emperor's army.

Way of the Mind
The Way of the Mind is tied to the elements of air and light, symbolizing the free-form nature of intellect and creativity.

The Scion of the Mind wanders the countries of the west like a leaf on the wind, acquiring knowledge of all manner and offering her secrets to those worthy of the knowledge. Her true name is unknown, but she prefers to go by the pseudonym White Tiger.

Way of the Spirit
The Way of the Spirit is tied to the elements of water and darkness, symbolizing the depth of mystery and the unknown.

Witch-Queen Andora, the Scion of the Spirit, is located in Celandis to the north. Her champion and consort, Mordred, guards the frozen Gate. He is a terrifying creature known as the Black Warrior.

Way of the World
A fifth, unofficial Way exists. The Way of the World is tied to the elements of wood and metal. Laborers, merchants, and artisans all follow the Way of the World. Crafters include blacksmiths, jewelers, carpenters, tanners, weavers, and culinarians. Harvesters include miners, botanists, lumberjacks, and fishermen.