====Summoners====

====Summoners====

Level 1 - Flash Summons -- The very basic level of pact, not truly a pact as it does not involve direct interaction with the spirit. The summoner must visit their local temple dedicated to the spirit of their choice and through prayer, dedication and hard work can learn to unlock the mysteries of that spirits power in exchange for mana.

'''Level 1 - Flash Summons --''' The very basic level of pact, not truly a pact as it does not involve direct interaction with the spirit. The summoner must visit their local temple dedicated to the spirit of their choice and through prayer, dedication and hard work can learn to unlock the mysteries of that spirits power in exchange for mana.

((System wise this is essentially handled by the player purchasing the requried spell from the Summoner Job. A summoner can purchase between level 1 - 10 in the spirits spell. It is assumed IC that the summoner has visited the temples of their spirit to learn the spell from the priests there))

((System wise this is essentially handled by the player purchasing the requried spell from the Summoner Job. A summoner can purchase between level 1 - 10 in the spirits spell. It is assumed IC that the summoner has visited the temples of their spirit to learn the spell from the priests there))

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Level 2 - Minor Pact -- This is the first level of pact with a spirit. It requires an IC pilgrimage to the High Temple of the spirit. An ardous journey as many of these temples lie far from civilisation or in exotic cities that are spread far and wide across the land. Once the summoner has reached the temple of choice he must seek counsel and guidance from the High Priest to better understand the spirit they wish to serve. Through these actions their connection with the Spirit grows stronger as bonds of power are forged between the Summoner and the spirit under the tutorledge and guidance of their High priest.

'''Level 2 - Minor Pact --''' This is the first level of pact with a spirit. It requires an IC pilgrimage to the High Temple of the spirit. An ardous journey as many of these temples lie far from civilisation or in exotic cities that are spread far and wide across the land. Once the summoner has reached the temple of choice he must seek counsel and guidance from the High Priest to better understand the spirit they wish to serve. Through these actions their connection with the Spirit grows stronger as bonds of power are forged between the Summoner and the spirit under the tutorledge and guidance of their High priest.

((In system terms this grants the PC access to levels 11 - 18 in the Spirits spell. This does require an IC pilgrimage across the world to the High Temple in the form of a TP which can be run by any member of Staff or player Judge. These tend to be great chances for adventures, fights with monsters and a chance to explore more of the world of CoI with a group of other players. The adventure in reaching the temple is half of the fun.))

((In system terms this grants the PC access to levels 11 - 18 in the Spirits spell. This does require an IC pilgrimage across the world to the High Temple in the form of a TP which can be run by any member of Staff or player Judge. These tend to be great chances for adventures, fights with monsters and a chance to explore more of the world of CoI with a group of other players. The adventure in reaching the temple is half of the fun.))

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Level 3 - Major Pact -- At this stage, the summoner has gone beyond the average agreement of mana for power, and has pledged service to the Spirit's ideals. To attain such a pact the Summoner must leave behind the mortal realm, journey once more to the Grand Temple and ask permission from the High Priest to make use of their portal and enter the spirits home realm in search of pact, honour and power. Such a mission is not easy, fraught with danger and strange sights that are beyond the ken of normal mortals but an experience that many a man will treasure all their lives from being granted the chance to see the splendours and wondrous nature of the spirit realms.  Reaching the realm and finding the spirit is only half the journey however, a final test or quest will be demanded from the Summoner and these tests tend to truly put them to the test in manners both clever, insightful and sometimes deadly. For the summoner who can pass however the rewards are great.

'''Level 3 - Major Pact --''' At this stage, the summoner has gone beyond the average agreement of mana for power, and has pledged service to the Spirit's ideals. To attain such a pact the Summoner must leave behind the mortal realm, journey once more to the Grand Temple and ask permission from the High Priest to make use of their portal and enter the spirits home realm in search of pact, honour and power. Such a mission is not easy, fraught with danger and strange sights that are beyond the ken of normal mortals but an experience that many a man will treasure all their lives from being granted the chance to see the splendours and wondrous nature of the spirit realms.  Reaching the realm and finding the spirit is only half the journey however, a final test or quest will be demanded from the Summoner and these tests tend to truly put them to the test in manners both clever, insightful and sometimes deadly. For the summoner who can pass however the rewards are great.

((System wise this final pact grants the Summoner access to levels 19 - 24 in the Spirits spell. It also grants them an additional personalised power granted to them by the Spirit. Always in keeping with the spirits Domain and powers this extra gift is the final reward for long service to the summoner. Examples might be the ability to heal lost limbs granted by Undine or the Knowledge to locate hidden scrolls or books from Ramuh. These pacts may only be run by members of the CoI Wiz-Core.))

((System wise this final pact grants the Summoner access to levels 19 - 24 in the Spirits spell. It also grants them an additional personalised power granted to them by the Spirit. Always in keeping with the spirits Domain and powers this extra gift is the final reward for long service to the summoner. Examples might be the ability to heal lost limbs granted by Undine or the Knowledge to locate hidden scrolls or books from Ramuh. These pacts may only be run by members of the CoI Wiz-Core.))

====Channelers====

====Channelers====

Level 1 - Minor Artifact-- The Channeler is a powerful Summoner who does not seek the power of the spirit directly but more a means to conenct with them and imbue their equipment with power and energy drawn from the domain of the spirit to aid them. This Artifact will usually be a weapon or piece of clothing, though some manifest as tokens held in hand. The Cannon of the Doom Ship, Vhale's searing helm, are examples of such an Artifact.  IC wise to gain such a pact the Summoner has to visit the local temple of the spirit in question and spend time learning the ways of that spirit and how to access their power and call forth the special item that they have been granted access too.

'''Level 1 - Minor Artifact--''' The Channeler is a powerful Summoner who does not seek the power of the spirit directly but more a means to conenct with them and imbue their equipment with power and energy drawn from the domain of the spirit to aid them. This Artifact will usually be a weapon or piece of clothing, though some manifest as tokens held in hand. The Cannon of the Doom Ship, Vhale's searing helm, are examples of such an Artifact.  IC wise to gain such a pact the Summoner has to visit the local temple of the spirit in question and spend time learning the ways of that spirit and how to access their power and call forth the special item that they have been granted access too.

((System wise - Enterring a Channelling pact with a spirit grants you access to the "Special Item" for that spirit, this Minor Artifact is the same for each person and when summoned through the use of MP replaces one of their items with the summoner item for the duration. This level of pact does not require Staff intervention or TP just the expenditure of XP to access to the item summoning ability.))

((System wise - Enterring a Channelling pact with a spirit grants you access to the "Special Item" for that spirit, this Minor Artifact is the same for each person and when summoned through the use of MP replaces one of their items with the summoner item for the duration. This level of pact does not require Staff intervention or TP just the expenditure of XP to access to the item summoning ability.))

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Level 2 - Physical Aspect -- Going beyond the use of tokens and weapons to wield the Spirit's power, the Channeler who enters into pacts of servitude as the Summoner above take on a physical resemblance to the Spirit they channel. Cerberus' heads, the wraithlike arm of Ghost, Valkyrie's armored wings are examples of a Channeler Aspect. Like with Summoners to attain the Physical Aspect the Chaneller must travel to the High Temple of the Spirit and see guidance and knowledge from the High Priest, learning from them and strengthening their ties with the spirit to call upon the aspect of their power.

'''Level 2 - Physical Aspect --''' Going beyond the use of tokens and weapons to wield the Spirit's power, the Channeler who enters into pacts of servitude as the Summoner above take on a physical resemblance to the Spirit they channel. Cerberus' heads, the wraithlike arm of Ghost, Valkyrie's armored wings are examples of a Channeler Aspect. Like with Summoners to attain the Physical Aspect the Chaneller must travel to the High Temple of the Spirit and see guidance and knowledge from the High Priest, learning from them and strengthening their ties with the spirit to call upon the aspect of their power.

((System Wise a Physical Aspect pact gives the summoner access to a '''details to be forthcoming''' This type of pact must be run as a TP that can be run by Player Judge or a member of Staff as the pilgrimage to the temples of the spirits is not an easy task to undertake. These tend to be great chances for adventures, fights with monsters and a chance to explore more of the world of CoI with a group of other players. The adventure in reaching the temple is half of the fun.))

((System Wise a Physical Aspect pact gives the summoner access to a '''details to be forthcoming''' This type of pact must be run as a TP that can be run by Player Judge or a member of Staff as the pilgrimage to the temples of the spirits is not an easy task to undertake. These tend to be great chances for adventures, fights with monsters and a chance to explore more of the world of CoI with a group of other players. The adventure in reaching the temple is half of the fun.))

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Level 3 - Gift of Spirit  -- At this stage, the Channeler who has given themselves over to the servitude of a Spirit become nothing more or less than that Spirit's Avatar on the mortal plane. A Channeler of Ifrit will burst into flame, tearing into his enemies with searing claws of firestone, while Hades' Channeler becomes a skeletal figure wreathed in darkness and smoke, his every word bringing doom to his enemies.  To attain such power the Chaneller must leave behind the mortal realm, travelling to the temple of the spirit and petitioning the High Priest for access to the portal to the spirit realm. If they are granted leave to enter the realm the quest has only just begun they must weather the strange and peculiar landscape of the spirit realm, locate the home of their would be patron and make their case for pact. Normally they will be required to perform some great task or quest to prove themselves worthy of this pact.))

'''Level 3 - Gift of Spirit  --''' At this stage, the Channeler who has given themselves over to the servitude of a Spirit become nothing more or less than that Spirit's Avatar on the mortal plane. A Channeler of Ifrit will burst into flame, tearing into his enemies with searing claws of firestone, while Hades' Channeler becomes a skeletal figure wreathed in darkness and smoke, his every word bringing doom to his enemies.  To attain such power the Chaneller must leave behind the mortal realm, travelling to the temple of the spirit and petitioning the High Priest for access to the portal to the spirit realm. If they are granted leave to enter the realm the quest has only just begun they must weather the strange and peculiar landscape of the spirit realm, locate the home of their would be patron and make their case for pact. Normally they will be required to perform some great task or quest to prove themselves worthy of this pact.))

((IC this type of pact quest can only be run by a member of the CoI Wiz-Core, it will lead to a personalised item or aspect summoning that is designed specifically for the summoner in question to reflect their personality and their relationship with the spirit))

((IC this type of pact quest can only be run by a member of the CoI Wiz-Core, it will lead to a personalised item or aspect summoning that is designed specifically for the summoner in question to reflect their personality and their relationship with the spirit))

====Avatar Master====

====Avatar Master====

Level 1 - Minor Servant -- The Avatar Master is a summoner who connects directly with the servants of the spirits realm, calling them forth to aid them in battle. This summoning type replaces the mortal on the field of battle with the summoned avatar to do battle in their stead. These spirits are generally met upon the mortal realm or called forth from the spirit realms within the confines of the local temples and a pact is made between Summoner and elemental being. The agreement is generally along the lines that they will learn and grow together as one thus benefiting both Summoner and Elemental.

'''Level 1 - Minor Servant --''' The Avatar Master is a summoner who connects directly with the servants of the spirits realm, calling them forth to aid them in battle. This summoning type replaces the mortal on the field of battle with the summoned avatar to do battle in their stead. These spirits are generally met upon the mortal realm or called forth from the spirit realms within the confines of the local temples and a pact is made between Summoner and elemental being. The agreement is generally along the lines that they will learn and grow together as one thus benefiting both Summoner and Elemental.

((This level of pact does not require staff intervention, it merely requires the expenditure of XP in the required Job component to grant access to the ability to summon the basic avatar for the Domain in question. The avatar has HP and MP of their own and replaces the Summoner on the batllefield. The PC has control of the summoned NPC until such time as they are dismissed or defeated.  In IC Terms it is taken as rote that the summoner has been spending the required time in the temple of the spirits, learning from the priests how to commune with and summon one of the elemental creatures of the realm.))

((This level of pact does not require staff intervention, it merely requires the expenditure of XP in the required Job component to grant access to the ability to summon the basic avatar for the Domain in question. The avatar has HP and MP of their own and replaces the Summoner on the batllefield. The PC has control of the summoned NPC until such time as they are dismissed or defeated.  In IC Terms it is taken as rote that the summoner has been spending the required time in the temple of the spirits, learning from the priests how to commune with and summon one of the elemental creatures of the realm.))

Level 2 - Major Servant -- Having forged true and long lasting bonds of friendship and respect with their noble spirit companions the summoner of the Avatar path is ready to forge a stronger bond to give more of themselves. A pilgrimage must be made to the High Temple of the spirit, travelling across the dangerous lands of the world. There under the tutorlege and guidance of the high priest and his acolytes the Avatar Master can learn to dedicate more power and energy to the summoning and help their elemental companion to reach new heights of power to be a more formidable force upon the battlefield.

'''Level 2 - Major Servant --''' Having forged true and long lasting bonds of friendship and respect with their noble spirit companions the summoner of the Avatar path is ready to forge a stronger bond to give more of themselves. A pilgrimage must be made to the High Temple of the spirit, travelling across the dangerous lands of the world. There under the tutorlege and guidance of the high priest and his acolytes the Avatar Master can learn to dedicate more power and energy to the summoning and help their elemental companion to reach new heights of power to be a more formidable force upon the battlefield.

((The upshot of this pact is the Spirit whow answers the call of the Summoner will learn and be granted new insights and powers permitting them to grow stronger. This type of pact must be run as a TP that can be run by Player Judge or a member of Staff as the pilgrimage to the temples of the spirits is not an easy task to undertake. These tend to be great chances for adventures, fights with monsters and a chance to explore more of the world of CoI with a group of other players. The adventure in reaching the temple is half of the fun.))

((The upshot of this pact is the Spirit whow answers the call of the Summoner will learn and be granted new insights and powers permitting them to grow stronger. This type of pact must be run as a TP that can be run by Player Judge or a member of Staff as the pilgrimage to the temples of the spirits is not an easy task to undertake. These tend to be great chances for adventures, fights with monsters and a chance to explore more of the world of CoI with a group of other players. The adventure in reaching the temple is half of the fun.))