Ah--you must be Player. Have you come for pointers?

You sure have skinny arms for a Warrior. You'll need to bulk up a bit before getting involved in group combat.

Player: "I'm all ears."

Splendid!

The foundations of strength and combat are actually very simple. Keep a balance between offense and defense, and know when to press an advantage.

Oh, and a quick tip if you've got some loose change--you can always invest in temporary boosts to give you an edge.
Player, isn't it?

I've seen you out there, and while you're fast, you shouldn't try to block when you could just as easily dodge.

You get away with it now, sure, but if your technique doesn't improve by the time you leave Poeta, you'll be in serious trouble.

Remember, a Scout's strength is through speed and accuracy.

Player: "Make's sense."

You seem ambitious Player. Let me guess...you fancy yourself an able Ranger? Or perhaps a deadly Assassin? I wonder...

As you become more experienced and uncover better techniques you will notice a change in your fighting style.

Eventually you'll have to make a choice. Do you value distance and safety, or dealing a precision blow up close and personal?
Oh it's you!

I saw you earlier, setting the Akarios Plains alight with your fireballs. Impressive work for such a newcomer.

I'm Esera, the Mage instructor. How can I help you?

Player: "Do you have any suggestions for me?"

Ah, very well. Just remember--we Mages are delicate beings, Player. Learning the limits of our power is just as important as obtaining more.

Here's another free tip. Distance is your ally.
Wha...izzat you, Player?

Jusht tell me whatcha want. *hic*

Player: "I heard you could help me."

Oh, why din't you shay sho?! Tips ar in muh brain.

Got 'em right here! Shafe 'n shound.

You oughta get a bunchuv 'em, fer later y'know. Then you don't hafta come back here alltha time. Schmart eh?
You look mighty new at this technist business. Might be you want to brush up on your skills some. Lucky for you, those'll come with time.

Still and all, bein' a technist ain't just about skills, it's about attitude. You think you got what it takes, Player?

Player: "I'm willing to try my hand."

Good, you got some spirit in ya. You're goin' to need that!

When you make it to the top--an' I got confidence that you will--folks're goin' to want to prove themselves against you. Best be prepared!
Was that your ballad I heard across the plains, Player? It was beautiful. You have great potential as a muse. But at this stage, it is only potential.

To all new muses, I give the same advice: never be discouraged by discord or defeat, never underestimate the value of a good instrument, and above all, practice, practice, practice.

Player: "What about new skills?"

Ah, yes. You have ambition! Certainly, as you grow in skill you must master more talents.

Fortunately, skills come with time and experience. I encourage you to go out into the world and find the inspiration for new talents there.