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=Purpose= |
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Founded by Grey Empaths [[Illiya]] and [[Akeiro]], Grey Empath Academy is a school for Empaths who want to learn how to fight adventurers (PvP) while managing their shock. Students gain a solid foundation of how to PvP as an Empath in a low-pressure, fun and friendly environment. They will learn how to attack, defend, and heal themselves and others in individual and group combat situations. |
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The Battle Praxium (Praxium) is an independent, unaligned, training organization based in Zoluren. It was founded in Year 442 with the mission to impart combat (read: PvP) knowledge to its participants, as well as the necessary experience to correctly apply that knowledge. "Knowledge by itself is nothing," Rakkor Solari said upon founding the school. "Instead, we strive for combat knowledge correctly applied." |
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=Course Structure= |
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=Meaning= |
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Lecture and matched spars will be held Thursday evenings, while Fridays will be reserved for focused 1v1 and group spar practice on alternating weeks. |
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prax•i•um (noun, form the Greek /praksəs/)<br /> |
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an institution where knowledge and/or skills are applied or used in practice, rather than in theory alone. |
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=Students= |
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=Discord= |
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Empaths of any level who are interested in learning to harness their native abilities in PvP are welcome to enroll as students. Simply show up and participate during classes and practice sessions! Those who have completed a meaningful amount of coursework and shown competence in applying the principles of Grey Empath combat shall be deemed graduates and receive a special graduation gift. |
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The Praxium maintains its own Discord server as a place for open, constructive brainstorming and questions on all aspects of DragonRealms PvP. New users can join with the following link: [https://discord.gg/tweXrjGSPy| Praxium Discord Server]. |
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=Structure= |
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There are only three designations within the Praxium. Instructors, those who teach. Students, those who learn. Alumni, those who have achieved the goal of '''combat knowledge correctly applied'''. |
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===Instructors=== |
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* Rakkor Solari<br /> |
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* Leustyin<br /> |
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* Kalderen Lunari<br /> |
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* Madigan De'Mascus<br /> |
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===Students=== |
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None yet enrolled<br/> |
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===Alumni=== |
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None yet |
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=Methodology= |
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Each semester consisted of an 8 week course where Praxium students will learn the in's and out's of PvP combat. From the most basic of concepts to advanced strategies designed to maximize your guild's strengths and capitalize on your opponent's weaknesses, each lesson follows a four-part structure: |
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* '''Attitude''' - mental/emotional approach to PvP<br /> |
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* '''Instruction''' - accumulating knowledge of mechanics<br /> |
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* '''Implementation''' - practical in-game usage of the learned mechanics<br /> |
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* '''Application''' - you learn to fight by fighting<br /> |
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=Enrolling= |
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Each lesson is open to public audit, with the curriculum published in advance for those looking to read ahead. Auditors will be able to participate in every aspect of the training, save the Application component. Application of knowledge is reserved for those who have indicated a willingness to accept the sharpening and encouragement that comes from enrolling as a Student of the Praxium. Enrolling is as simple as signing up with one of the Instructors, and then participating during the weekly lessons. |
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=Graduating= |
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A Student graduates from the Praxium when all 8 lessons (which can take place over multiple semesters as necessary) are completed, and they have returned to Instruct one lesson of their choosing. Upon completion of the instructed lesson, the Student receives the honorary title of Alumni. |
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=Location= |
=Location= |
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* '''Wyvern Arena''' - Located through the arena portal in each city (from the Crossing bank: SW, GO BRIDGE, SE, SE, GO ARENA PORTAL, GO ARCH). This will be the location of our 1v1 practice spars. Wyvern Arena is equipped with skill equalization and death prevention mechanics to make for fair and exciting matches!<br /> |
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The Praxium conducts the majority of its lessons from the (mostly) abandoned Promado Village square. This location ensures passersby aren't caught inadvertently by stray attacks, while still clinging to a modicum of civilization. Note, the location is non-justice.<br /> |
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* '''Kirm Morzindu''' - Located in Steelclaw Clan (from the SCC gate: NW, GO MORZ, GO ARCH, E. Note: you will need 100 Dokoras to enter the arch). This will be the location for group spars. An elaborate arena equipped with observation and team-making capabilities. Not equalized, but a fun introduction to team combat!<br /> |
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[[File:praxiumlocation.png]] |
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=Curriculum |
=Curriculum= |
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* '''Lesson 1''' (10/5/23) [[Grey_Empath_Academy/Logs/20231005_Grey_Empath_Academy_Lesson_1|[Event Log]]]<p>What is a Grey Empath? shock management, RP implications, strengths and weaknesses of Empaths in PvP</p> |
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==What are the fundamentals of PvP?== |
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* '''Lesson 2''' (10/12/23) [[Grey_Empath_Academy/Logs/20231012_Grey_Empath_Academy_Lesson_2|[Event Log]]]<p>Defensive and Group Strategies</p> |
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===Attitude=== |
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* '''Lesson 3''' (10/19/23) [[Grey_Empath_Academy/Logs/20231019_Grey_Empath_Academy_Lesson_3|[Event Log]]]<p>Offensive Strategies</p> |
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* There will always be a bigger or more experienced fish in the sea |
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* '''Lesson 4''' (10/26/23) <p>Fine Tuning and Optimization</p> |
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* You will not always win |
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* There will be times that you will lose...a lot |
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* Learn from your losses, laugh them off, and leap back in |
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* Attitude is everything |
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===Knowledge on the mechanics=== |
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====Core mechanics==== |
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* How you die |
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** Vitality, critical wounds |
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* Engagement ranges |
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** Time to pole? Time to melee? |
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* Stances |
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** Shield, parry, evasion...when do I use these? |
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* Debilitations |
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** Contested abilities |
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** Hard-CC |
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** Soft-CC |
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** Non-CC |
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====Guild mechanics==== |
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* Knowing your guild |
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** Strengths, weaknesses, counters |
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* Knowing other guilds |
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** Strengths, weaknesses, counters |
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===Application of knowledge=== |
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* Anatomy of a fight |
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** Verbal walkthrough of how the fight will likely progress |
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* Solo |
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** Prepared vs. unprepared |
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** "Punching up" |
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* Group |
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** Prepared vs. unprepared |
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Every lesson at the Praxium will focus on attitude, knowledge of mechanics, and an application of that knowledge. The best lessons are learned by hearing, seeing, and doing. |
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=Semester Schedule= |
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==Semester 1== |
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All sessions occur at 8PM Central time. |
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* July 27, Praxium Introductions |
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** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17qioe5qU01okuT--VQk8jilDVrEfCMGq0nh2aYWrblM/edit?usp=sharing| Curriculum Link] |
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** [[Battle_Praxium/Logs/20220728_Praxium_Introduction|Log Link]] |
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* August 3, Basics of Positional Combat |
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** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyPPy84YFWdhGpq8qBcIp8BMfgvz5BlBhimYWgyyYXo/edit?usp=sharing| Curriculum Link] |
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** [[Battle_Praxium/Logs/20220803_Praxium_Lesson_1|Log Link]] |
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* August 17, Offensive Tools |
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** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LENTO_Q8-uXcUwGTS_YpWDKr3rCKXBq5OInOQEzlm_I/edit?usp=sharing| Curriculum Link] |
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** [[Battle_Praxium/Logs/20220817_Praxium_Lesson_2|Log Link]] |
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* August 24, Debilitations |
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** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RkSUf2y0cCtFpfl_azp1xCtlZW8ZJIwAdU1yd4C6M80/edit?usp=sharing| Curriculum Link] |
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** Log coming soon |
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* August 31, Know Your Guild |
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* September 7, Know Your Opponent Pt. 1 |
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* September 14, Know Your Opponent Pt. 2 |
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* September 21, Group Combat |
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* September 28, Graduation Day |
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=Frequently Asked Questions= |
=Frequently Asked Questions= |
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* '''What is a Grey Empath?''' <p>A 'Grey' Empath is one who deals a limited amount of damage to their opponent, straddling the line between totally unshocked and fullshock.</p><p>Grey is not a permanent affiliation or a commitment to a certain way of life. Your character could be someone that normally does not harm others, but would be willing to attack to defend themselves or protect someone they care about. It's more of a mindset that could be entered into during certain situations, as much or as little as befits your character's roleplay. If your goal is to become the ultimate PvP Empath, that's great! But if your character would only attack to defend themselves or others, you could absolutely think of this as a self-defense class. </p> |
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<p>'''Do I have to join <insert organization here> in order to train at the Praxium?''' No. The Praxium is intentionally independent of other established organizations. The Praxium is a neutral combat training school, not a "side" in an ongoing conflict. Students are accepted from all "sides", and from unaligned players wanting to achieve the aim of combat knowledge correctly applied.</p> |
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* '''Am I "big" enough to PvP?''' <p>Yes! Anyone can participate in PvP, and with challenges and/or arena death prevention mechanics there is almost no risk. Your attitude is more important than your skills, and with the goal of learning and having fun it's easy to be a winner! Now with Wyvern Arena equalization, skills and stats can be equalized between any two opponents.</p> |
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* '''Can anyone attend?''' <p>The course is open to Empaths of all skill levels, while adventurers of any guild and persuasion are free to audit! We are also looking for non-Empaths to serve as sparring partners. If you are interested in participating as a sparring partner, please contact Illiya or Akeiro!</p> |
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<p>'''Can I participate in the Praxium if I'm already an established PvPer and/or below to <insert organization here>?''' Of course! As stated above, the Praxium is intentionally independent of other established organizations, but veterans are just as welcome as people still considering hopping into PvP. We certainly hope to have Northern Watch, Ravens, Bardbarians, Team Good, Team Bad, etc... players attend the Praxium. A good PvPer is constantly learning, and "Always be learning" is another core part of our Attitude pillar.</p> |
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<p>'''Should I wait until I'm at least Circle <insert number here> before attending the Praxium?''' No. There is no "right" time to begin learning the foundations of PvP and applying those foundations in real scenarios/real fights. Regardless of how long to wait, there will always be someone bigger or more experienced in PvP, and you can be effective far before you realize it now. If you're on the fence and weighing your options, the Praxium will help inform those decisions for you.</p> |
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<p>'''Will there be PvP? Do I have to fight?''' The goal of the Praxium is to help each and every adventurer apply combat knowledge correctly. We absolutely believe that the best way to learn to fight is by fighting. Yes, we will equip you with the required head knowledge to PvP correctly, but then you will be asked to put that knowledge into practice...both through planned interactive instruction, but also through live combat. At '''least''' two people will fight every meeting. At least two people will then be encouraged and sharpened. We learn by doing, and this will be a safe place to succeed and to fail.</p> |
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<p>'''Do I have to attend all 8 sessions?''' No. Real life comes first, and we're kicking off over the summer. I expect people to miss several sessions. We will be running subsequent semesters where you can fill in the gaps live, but also publishing the curriculum online (in outline form) for others to make use of. You '''do''' have to attend all 8 sessions to be recorded on the rolls as "Praxium Alumni," but those 8 sessions can be spread out over multiple semesters.</p> |
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<p>'''Can I attend without becoming a Student?''' Absolutely. Anyone can audit the lessons. Auditors can be involved in all but the '''Application''' portion of the lessons. Feel free to attend and see what the Praxium is about before "committing" to being a Student.</p> |
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<p>'''Will there be logs posted from the lessons?''' The logs and curriculum outline of each session will be posted to the Praxium page of the elanthipedia (here). We want as many people to have access to these resources as possible. However, be reminded that there is a difference between head knowledge and application of that knowledge. You learn to fight by fighting. Consider the logs and curriculum as roughly 20-30% of the overall benefit that a Praxium Student receives.</p> |
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<p>'''Will there be a break between Semesters?''' Yes. We are looking at roughly a 4 week break between Semesters to give the current batch of Instructors a break, train up new Instructors, revise the existing curriculum, and make other necessary adjustments.</p> |
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Latest revision as of 03:23, 26 October 2023
Purpose
Founded by Grey Empaths Illiya and Akeiro, Grey Empath Academy is a school for Empaths who want to learn how to fight adventurers (PvP) while managing their shock. Students gain a solid foundation of how to PvP as an Empath in a low-pressure, fun and friendly environment. They will learn how to attack, defend, and heal themselves and others in individual and group combat situations.
Course Structure
Lecture and matched spars will be held Thursday evenings, while Fridays will be reserved for focused 1v1 and group spar practice on alternating weeks.
Students
Empaths of any level who are interested in learning to harness their native abilities in PvP are welcome to enroll as students. Simply show up and participate during classes and practice sessions! Those who have completed a meaningful amount of coursework and shown competence in applying the principles of Grey Empath combat shall be deemed graduates and receive a special graduation gift.
Location
- Wyvern Arena - Located through the arena portal in each city (from the Crossing bank: SW, GO BRIDGE, SE, SE, GO ARENA PORTAL, GO ARCH). This will be the location of our 1v1 practice spars. Wyvern Arena is equipped with skill equalization and death prevention mechanics to make for fair and exciting matches!
- Kirm Morzindu - Located in Steelclaw Clan (from the SCC gate: NW, GO MORZ, GO ARCH, E. Note: you will need 100 Dokoras to enter the arch). This will be the location for group spars. An elaborate arena equipped with observation and team-making capabilities. Not equalized, but a fun introduction to team combat!
Curriculum
- Lesson 1 (10/5/23) [Event Log]
What is a Grey Empath? shock management, RP implications, strengths and weaknesses of Empaths in PvP
- Lesson 2 (10/12/23) [Event Log]
Defensive and Group Strategies
- Lesson 3 (10/19/23) [Event Log]
Offensive Strategies
- Lesson 4 (10/26/23)
Fine Tuning and Optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Grey Empath?
A 'Grey' Empath is one who deals a limited amount of damage to their opponent, straddling the line between totally unshocked and fullshock.
Grey is not a permanent affiliation or a commitment to a certain way of life. Your character could be someone that normally does not harm others, but would be willing to attack to defend themselves or protect someone they care about. It's more of a mindset that could be entered into during certain situations, as much or as little as befits your character's roleplay. If your goal is to become the ultimate PvP Empath, that's great! But if your character would only attack to defend themselves or others, you could absolutely think of this as a self-defense class.
- Am I "big" enough to PvP?
Yes! Anyone can participate in PvP, and with challenges and/or arena death prevention mechanics there is almost no risk. Your attitude is more important than your skills, and with the goal of learning and having fun it's easy to be a winner! Now with Wyvern Arena equalization, skills and stats can be equalized between any two opponents.
- Can anyone attend?
The course is open to Empaths of all skill levels, while adventurers of any guild and persuasion are free to audit! We are also looking for non-Empaths to serve as sparring partners. If you are interested in participating as a sparring partner, please contact Illiya or Akeiro!