Levelling | Fogbound Fables

Character Growth

Your adventures in Develesja are governed by no art points system. Instead, the group tracks progression much like a traditional RPG would - using Experience Points gained through completing quests and other activities. The amount of EXP you gain per entry is determined firstly by the activity's difficulty, and then by a random roll done upon the entry's submission. The random roll contributes less to your result than the difficulty does, and each activity has a minimum amount of EXP it awards to further stabilise the numbers.

Every two levels, characters will need to complete a special progression activity called Divinations to progress further. This activity becomes available as the character unlocks the given level and can be completed anytime during that level, but must be finished in order for the character to progress to the next one. You can view the page on Divinations below, but we recommend reading through this page first.

Primarily, the character who will develop while travelling Develesja is your Handler. Handlers, regardless of their lineage and background, start as rather inexperienced when it comes to owning Lokaji and taking care of them. As such, each handler starts out with only one Lokaj slot, and unlocks more slots as they gain more experience, to a total of three.

Handlers need a total of 3,000 EXP to reach max level. This is the grand total, meaning once you reach Level 1, you only need to obtain 2,400 more EXP, and so on.

You do not need to track your EXP anywhere – it is recorded on your handler's character sheet.

0

Novice |

0 EXP |

You stand at the start of your journey through Develesja. The world stretches before you, vast and dangerous, and it feels as though it calls you to explore it. Will the gods favour your endeavours, or will you have to battle against divine will every step of the way?

1 LOKAJ SLOT | STARTING STATS | NO PROFICIENCIES

1

Level 1 |

600 EXP |

Your Handler is gaining more experiences in the world that surrounds them. They have gained additional stat points, and are beginning to make sense of their environment, Develesjan society, and the mythical creature that accompanies them.

1 LOKAJ SLOT | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

2

Level 2 |

1200 EXP |

Your Handler is now experienced enough to handle two Lokaji, provided their first Lokaj is a Herald. They have become better acquainted with the Lokaj that already accompanies them.

2 LOKAJ SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

3

Level 3 |

1800 EXP |

Your Handler's second Divination constitutes another piece revealed within the grand mosaic of their story. They have grown stronger yet, and are better prepared for what awaits them out in the unknown.

2 LOKAJ SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

4

Level 4 |

2400 EXP |

Your Handler has almost seen it all – the strife, the joy, and the determination of Develesjan people. They have grown stronger, strong enough that another story may begin to form in your mind... but there are secrets to uncover here, still.

2 LOKAJ SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat) | +1 HANDLER SLOT

5

Level 5 |

3000 EXP |

Your Handler's strength and capability can grow no further. They have reached their full potential and progressed their synergy with their Lokaji as far as it can go. This is the final level for your Handler.

2 LOKAJ SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

DIVINATION REQUIRED TO PROGRESS

While handlers are typically the ones that learn the most on their journey, Lokaji are not far behind. Every Lokaj starts out as a new-forged, and needs to first develop its most basic understanding of the world before they're ready to take on the challenges Develesja has to offer.

Lokaji need a total of 1,500 EXP to reach max level. This is the grand total, meaning once you reach Level 1, you only need to obtain 1,200 more EXP, and so on.

You do not need to track your EXP anywhere – it is recorded on your lokaj's character sheet.

0

Novice |

0 EXP |

Your Lokaj is new-forged. It is rather small in its living form, stumbling around uncertainly, but understands the world enough to have chosen you as its handler. Your Lokaj performs best when in its weapon form in this phase of its life.

0 GEAR SLOTS | STARTING STATS

1

Level 1 |

300 EXP |

With the first Divination completed, your Lokaj has grown into a juvenile. It has grown halfway to its full size, and its strength has increased. A juvenile bulwark is already strong enough to carry a rider, whereas heralds still need to grow a little more to carry the full weight of a human.

0 GEAR SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

2

Level 2 |

600 EXP |

Your Lokaj has gained enough life experience to become fully grown. The next time it transforms into its living form, you will be able to regard it at its final mental and physical state. It will only grow stronger as it hones its skills alongside your Handler from now on.

1 GEAR SLOT | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

3

Level 3 |

900 EXP |

Your Lokaj is getting used to carrying gear, and has grown stronger through its adventures with you. You have conquered the first half of your journey to unlocking your Lokaj's full potential. Keep going, and see what rewards await you further on.

1 GEAR SLOT | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

4

Level 4 |

1200 EXP |

Your Lokaj is skilled enough to carry two pieces of gear when in their living form. Your Handler and Lokaj have become well acquainted and are able to predict each other's movements.

2 GEAR SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

5

Level 5 |

1500 EXP |

Your Lokaj has reached its full potential. Lokaji with Arcana will have reached the peak of their mythological abilities at this point, and are able to fully lend their abilities to your Handler.

2 GEAR SLOTS | +10 STAT POINTS (max. +3 in one stat)

DIVINATION REQUIRED TO PROGRESS