Physical Combat

Preface

Magic is not common in the world of Terrasphere; the majority of people do not have access to it. Magic comes from a variety of different sources. Below are the 4 most common ones.

• Natural These people are born with latent magical power and can often express magic naturally. Rather than learning magic, they feel it.
• Academic These people are born with little to no magic and have to study it extensively to be able to use magic. Spellcasting often requires a large amount of memorization and practice.
• Faithful These people receive magic from their patron or matron gods. Instead of reciting incantation, they offer prayers. These people still expend their energy to cast spells, however.
• Enabled These people have little to no magic and can only cast spells because something else is enabling them to do so. These may be different beings or a magical item. These types are incredibly rare, however.

Progression

Beginner	You can wave your weapon around; that ought to hit something in front of you.
Novice	You can wave your weapon around more effectively now; it will definitely hit something if your aim isn't off.
Trained	Your attacks have some kind of form now and you're starting to discover some skills and mechanics that you can perform somewhat reliably.
Proficient	You can now proficiently wield a weapon in combat. You have found a particular fighting style that you are most comfortable with. You also have a good set of skills that you can perform with confidence.
Adept	You have the basics down pat and are now starting to explore the more complex skills that require a lot more precise execution. You also unlocked complex skills and are beginning to bridge together attacks to perform basic combos.
Expert	You have mastered basic stances and movements and can effectively execute movesets associated with your weapon. You are honing and making your attack combos more efficient.
Mastered	You now have powerful combos and series of attacks that leave your opponent devastated if not dead.