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 ==== Expert Paths of Battle ==== ==== Expert Paths of Battle ====
 +The paths of battle offer different expressions of characters skilled in combat. They include knights, rangers, berserkers, and more.
  
 ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^ ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^
-|[[..:berserker]]|A wild, ferocious combatant who grows even mightier when the fury takes hold|4|No| +|[[berserker]]|A wild, ferocious combatant who grows even mightier when the fury takes hold|4|No| 
-|[[..:commander]]|A natural leader in battle, the commander shows allies the path to victory|4|No| +|[[commander]]|A natural leader in battle, the commander shows allies the path to victory|4|No| 
-|[[..:gladiator]]|A combatant who uses tricks and feints to overcome enemies|4|No| +|[[gladiator]]|A combatant who uses tricks and feints to overcome enemies|4|No| 
-|[[..:knight_errant]]|A honorable warrior who lives by a chivalrous code|4|No| +|[[knight_errant]]|A honorable warrior who lives by a chivalrous code|4|No| 
-|[[..:martial_artist]]|One who specializes in unarmed combat, turning their body into a weapon|4|No| +|[[martial_artist]]|One who specializes in unarmed combat, turning their body into a weapon|4|No| 
-|[[..:myrmidon]]|A philosopher and warrior, committed to excellence in all things|4|No| +|[[myrmidon]]|A philosopher and warrior, committed to excellence in all things|4|No| 
-|[[..:ranger]]|A wilderness combatant, knowledgeable in woodcraft, herbalism, and overcoming the dangers of the wild|4|No| +|[[ranger]]|A wilderness combatant, knowledgeable in woodcraft, herbalism, and overcoming the dangers of the wild|4|No| 
-|[[..:swashbuckler]]|A daring combatant skilled at outwitting and outmaneuvering enemies|4|No| +|[[swashbuckler]]|A daring combatant skilled at outwitting and outmaneuvering enemies|4|No| 
-|[[..:veteran]]|A seasoned combatant, reliable in a fight and ready for action|4|No| +|[[veteran]]|A seasoned combatant, reliable in a fight and ready for action|4|No| 
-|[[..:warden]]|A wild combatant and protector aided by the spirits of the land|4|No| +|[[warden]]|A wild combatant and protector aided by the spirits of the land|4|No|
  
 ==== Expert Paths of Faith ==== ==== Expert Paths of Faith ====
 +The gods gift greater powers to their faithful servants. Those seeking to strengthen their ties to the deities can perform powerful miracles by following the paths of faith.
 ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^ ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^
-|[[..:channeler]]|A divine adept who draws magic directly from the gods|2|Yes| +|[[channeler]]|A divine adept who draws magic directly from the gods|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:chaplain]]|One who draws from faith to encourage those who fight on their side|2|Yes| +|[[chaplain]]|One who draws from faith to encourage those who fight on their side|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:cleric]]|A devoted servant of the gods who channels supernatural powers to create miracles|2|Yes| +|[[cleric]]|A devoted servant of the gods who channels supernatural powers to create miracles|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:friar]]|An itinerant devotee of a faith, the friar depends on the charity of others and has a knack for escaping danger|2|Yes| +|[[friar]]|An itinerant devotee of a faith, the friar depends on the charity of others and has a knack for escaping danger|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:godsword]]|A militant member of the faith, the godsworn fights against their gods’ enemies|2|Yes| +|[[godsword]]|A militant member of the faith, the godsworn fights against their gods’ enemies|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:holy_avenger]]|A sworn champion of the gods who seeks out and destroys their enemies|2|Yes| +|[[holy_avenger]]|A sworn champion of the gods who seeks out and destroys their enemies|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:inquisitor]]|Authorized by the gods, these devotees hunt demons, fiends, undead, and other evil things and destroy them|2|Yes| +|[[inquisitor]]|Authorized by the gods, these devotees hunt demons, fiends, undead, and other evil things and destroy them|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:oracle]]|Host to divine beings who use the oracle's body to communicate with the mortal world|2|Yes| +|[[oracle]]|Host to divine beings who use the oracle's body to communicate with the mortal world|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:paladin]]|A devout combatant aided by faith and divine favor|2|Yes| +|[[paladin]]|A devout combatant aided by faith and divine favor|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:templar]]|A protector of holy sites, relics, and the faithful|2|Yes| +|[[templar]]|A protector of holy sites, relics, and the faithful|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:theurge]]|One who calls forth angels and persuades them to give aid|2|Yes|+|[[theurge]]|One who calls forth angels and persuades them to give aid|2|Yes|
  
  
 ==== Expert Paths of Power ==== ==== Expert Paths of Power ====
 +Anyone seeking to grow their magical might profits from following a path of power. The paths presented here reflect various societies and institutions associated with advancing magical knowledge and preserving its secrets.
 +^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^
 +|[[arcanist]]|A skilled magician able to shape spells to suit their needs|0|Yes|
 +|[[artificer]]|A spellcaster who learns to infuse technological creations with magic|0|Yes|
 +|[[diabolist]]|A conjurer of evil spirits from whom comes magical knowledge|0|Yes|
 +|[[druid]]|A manipulator of people and events to serve the greater goal of protecting this world|0|Yes|
 +|[[elementalist]]|A wielder of the fundamental forces of reality, commanding air, earth, fire, and water|0|Yes|
 +|[[psychic]]|One who taps into a reservoir of mental energy and uses that energy to create magical effects|0|Yes|
 +|[[wild_guardian]]|One who draws magic from nature to protect it from harm|0|Yes|
 +|[[witch]]|A student of the old magical methods, keeper of secrets, and protector of the innocent|0|Yes|
 +|[[wizard]]|A cunning practitioner of magic who keeps arcane knowledge in grimoires|0|Yes|
  
 +==== Expert Paths of Skill ====
 +The paths of skill offer avenues for development of specific expertise. They make available entirely new capabilities or unlock special and unique features. Paths of skill also provide diverse options for people who crave flexibility.
 ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^ ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^
-|[[..:arcanist]]|A skilled magician able to shape spells to suit their needs|0|Yes+|[[annihilator]]|It’s not enough to kill one’s enemies; the annihilator aims to destroy the world in which they live|2|No
-|[[..:artificer]]|A spellcaster who learns to infuse technological creations with magic|0|Yes+|[[assassin]]|A ruthless killer who employs underhanded techniques to murder|2|No
-|[[..:diabolist]]|A conjurer of evil spirits from whom comes magical knowledge|0|Yes| +|[[bard]]|A wandering performer, keeper of lore, and jack-ofall-trades|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:druid]]|A manipulator of people and events to serve the greater goal of protecting this world|0|Yes+|[[beastfriend]]|A strong magically bonded beast offers a potent ally|2|No
-|[[..:elementalist]]|A wielder of the fundamental forces of reality, commanding air, earth, fire, and water|0|Yes+|[[inheritor]]|A combatant armed with a magical weapon forged to carry out a great purpose |2|If Chosen
-|[[..:psychic]]|One who taps into a reservoir of mental energy and uses that energy to create magical effects|0|Yes+|[[jester]]|One whose antics and jokes demoralize others|2|No| 
-|[[..:wild_guardian]]|One who draws magic from nature to protect it from harm|0|Yes| +|[[mountebank]]|A cunning scoundrel able to outwit almost anyone|2|No
-|[[..:witch]]|A student of the old magical methods, keeper of secrets, and protector of the innocent|0|Yes+|[[physician]]|One skilled in medical training and the healing arts|2|No| 
-|[[..:wizard]]|A cunning practitioner of magic who keeps arcane knowledge in grimoires|0|Yes|+|[[scout]]|Skill at hiding and sneaking help the scout gain insights against enemies|2|No| 
 +|[[spellfighter]]|One who wields magic and martial skill with equal proficiency|2|Yes| 
 +|[[thief]]|An expert criminal armed with a variety of techniques to thwart almost any defense|2|No
 +|[[warlock]]|A dreadful bargain with the Adversary imbues this antihero with fiery power|2|Yes|
  
- +==== Expert Paths of the Fae ==== 
-==== Expert Paths of Skill ====+These paths are either common among fae adventurers or are associated with the fae and their strange magics.
  
 ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^ ^Path^Quick Descripton^Bonus Damage^Traditions/Spells^
-|[[..:annihilator]]|It’s not enough to kill one’s enemies; the annihilator aims to destroy the world in which they live|2|No| +|[[Chosen of the Fair Folk]]|You befriend the faeries and can count on their aid|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:assassin]]|A ruthless killer who employs underhanded techniques to murder|2|No| +|[[Faesworn]]|You pledged yourself to a Fae lord or lady to achieve power, or —perhaps—their heart.|4|No| 
-|[[..:bard]]|A wandering performer, keeper of lore, and jack-ofall-trades|2|Yes| +|[[Muse]]|You inspire people who win your friendship and vex those who don’t|2|Yes| 
-|[[..:beastfriend]]|A strong magically bonded beast offers a potent ally|2|No| +|[[Soul of the Seasons]]|You wield the magic of the seasons|0|Yes|
-|[[..:inheritor]]|A combatant armed with a magical weapon forged to carry out great purpose |2|If Chosen| +
-|[[..:jester]]|One whose antics and jokes demoralize others|2|No| +
-|[[..:mountebank]]|A cunning scoundrel able to outwit almost anyone|2|No| +
-|[[..:physician]]|One skilled in medical training and the healing arts|2|No| +
-|[[..:scout]]|Skill at hiding and sneaking help the scout gain insights against enemies|2|No| +
-|[[..:spellfighter]]|One who wields magic and martial skill with equal proficiency|2|Yes| +
-|[[..:thief]]|An expert criminal armed with a variety of techniques to thwart almost any defense|2|No| +
-|[[..:warlock]]|A dreadful bargain with the Adversary imbues this antihero with fiery power|2|Yes|+