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Chapter 7: Occupation
At the age of 10, most humans begin to learn
an occupation. Bugbears begin at 12, dwarves at 24,
elves at puberty, kobolds at 6, ogres at 18, and trolls
at 13. This chapter explicates the various occupations
available. If a character is older than the age
listed above, then their occupation must be determined
randomly according to their Social Class (see
Chap. 6: Sociality). If a character is equal to or younger
than the age listed above, then the player may choose
an occupation for their character. The most popular
choice for a player is an adventuring occupation,
such as an assassin or mercenary. Historically, most
simply chose the same occupation as their parents.
Royal occupations are always determined randomly.
If a character begins with previous experience in an
occupation, then the player may opt to change the
occupation at any time. However, up until that point,
Advancement Points must be determined by the
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Aedile. As a general rule of estimation, the occupational
level of a character equals the square root of
the number of years of experience in the occupation.
Slaves and peasants are not free, so their master
or lord will not allow them to change their occupation.
Serfs and nobility, however, are free to abandon
their current occupation at any time and begin
another.
If a character is a slave, then avoid the following
tables and proceed directly to the occupation.
If a character is free and considers changing
occupations, then the player must consult with the
Aedile. Some occupations are available only in certain
sizes of communities. For example, it is impossible
to be a baron in a hamlet. Consider Social
Class, and consult the following tables. All occupations
are listed alphabetically after guilds and the
tables based on Social Class.
Chapter 7: Occupation