Warrior Mage Guide 101:

Table of Contents

I. = Race and Class decision

II. = Starting out in Plat

III. = Spells and Abilities

IV. = Hunting Guide

V. = Guide to Making Money<= /a>

VI. = Titles=

VII. = Spell Tier Listing<= o:p>

- Race and Class -

Plat is great in that your = race can more seriously affect how you will interact with other players than you typically see in Prime or The Fallen. Certain classes are more suited for being a warrior mage than others, and in many cases interesting roleplay in Plat can be found using odd choices. A Tog warrior mage m= ight not be the most effective combination stat wise, but will sure lead to some= fun times. Regardless, stats do s= way peoples’ choices and here are some thoughts on the classes as follows= :

Kaldar: Wisdom, Intelligence +1 ; Strength, Stamina -1; I have found Kaldar to be surprisingly good choices for warrior mages. Wisdom is a stat with diminishing returns anyways, rarely being raised above 30 until much later on. Intelligence is important to warri= or mages made up for by the bonus given to charisma, and lack of penalty to discipline. Depending on your= play style the extra strength and weight limit bonus can come in very handy. Often you will be carrying around = dozens of food items, toys, and weapons - so being strong is very useful. Kaldar don’t offer many addi= tional roleplay options in Plat, except for you being one of the larger races. For some reason most of the women = feel all Kaldar are exceptionally handsome too, so that might work out for you!<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>

Human: Humans have no advantages or disadvantages stat wise. This= makes it harder for me to recommend them, as diversity is what makes the game more fun. Overall humans don’= ;t have as many roleplay opportunities as a race in Plat. They are more mundane than any oth= er choice you see. If you want balanced stats and don’t about not having additional roleplay content= to draw upon, than let your imagination run free as a human.

Gnome: Strength +3, Stamina +2; Reflex and Intelligence -2, Agility -1; Gnomes have some very strong modifiers all across the board. As a gnome in Plat you’ll find two avenues of roleplay immediately avail= able to you. One group of people <= span class=3DGramE>play their gnomes like kids almost, very inquisitive a= nd speaking very simply. Another= group feels gnomes are very intelligent (which they are), and plays them as such. I’d have to say g= nomes aren’t very much feared in Plat, so if you’re making an intimidating bloodthirsty gnome mage you will face some stereotypes along t= he way. The strength modifier wi= ll be a major problem in Plat where only a forger or two of armor exists. Sorry, no ultra light super protec= tive chain is available. The penal= ties also cripple all spell versus stamina contests, because you’ll flat o= ut have a harder time keeping those stats up. But, if breaking necks with ice patch is your things then gnomes might be your best bet!

Rakash: Wisdom +2, Discipline +1; Refl= ex -1, Charisma -1; Rakash are definitely one of the lesser played races in Plat I’ve noticed. Typ= ically I’ve noticed Rakash interact as if they are part of the same pride (or pack?), not fostering resentment towards other Rakash. Some have roleplayed difficulty controlling themselves while in moonskin, or bei= ng aggressive towards prydaens – both nothing extreme from what I’= ve seen. As a warrior mage you’ll find the discipline penalty a bit disheartening. Every contested spell, Targeted Ma= gic, and learning are based off it. This can be partly countered by ha= ving a higher charisma though, and again wisdom isn’t as valuable over a cer= tain point. I wish I could say the= reflex bonus was a big help, but I haven’t been able to determine its affect= on Spell versus Agility saves. Remember though, moonskin brings claws and the fun that goes along w= ith it!

Halfling: Strength +2, Discipline +1, Wisdom +1; Agility -2, Reflex -1, Stam= ina – 1. Halflings are usua= lly referred to as Olvi in Plat, and only share some of the stereotypes usually associated with them. I only = know of one Olvi at the moment – and he’s a bloodthirsty ranger - a = bane to creatures across the land! The smoking verbs and roly-poly images in most peoples’ heads can be usef= ul for character development and roleplay.&nb= sp; This is a race that can be very relaxing to develop. As for warrior mages they have pre= tty poor stats though. The streng= th penalty has its own problems much like gnomes. Furthermore the learning difficult= y will be noticed quite quickly. The= can really excel at SvA but keep in mind you’ll be vulnerable to WvW and = SvS.

Dwarf: Re= flex +1, Agility +1; Discipline -1, Stamina -1.&n= bsp; Dwarves are a bit scarce in Plat much like Olvi. I’ve known a few and they te= nd to be a cantankerous lot! Drinki= ng is a fond pastime of Plat-goers, and so as a dwarf you’d fit right in. With P5 somewhere on the horizon, = and a homeland finally on the way you’ll discover more roleplay options sho= uld be opening up for this race. = As a warrior mage the penalties will make SvA contests very difficult to succeed at. The bonus is you’ll= be good at targeted magic, WvW and SvA.

S’Kra <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Mur: Wisdom +1, Intelligence +1; Strength -1, Reflex -1. The Mur had the most developed in game society just a scant year and a half ago. Unfortunately with the ever changi= ng game dynamic many of those players have left or taken a break – leavi= ng the Ruat almost forgotten. Sk= illed at intimidation and general making life unpleasant for its enemies, the Ruat scared many of us new players and gave pause to players of old. I’d be intrigued if it happe= ned to return. The Mur I’ve known tend to be secretive and myster= ious – always involved in political intrigue. As warrior mages I feel they are a= bit weak. The learning penalties = will make life a bit harder, and WvW a pain.&nb= sp; A good choice if you are looking to wield any of the blunt weapons though. The lack of forgers m= eans most weapons will be heavier – balanced by your higher strength.

Prydaen: = Wisdom +2, Discpline +1, Charisma -1, Reflex -1.&= nbsp; The prydaen population in Plat is currently going quite strong. They range from being absolutely unpredictable to odd and eccentric. All have expressed a hate of undead, necromancers, and anything rela= ted to their past. As warrior mag= es Prydaens would come up a bit short. Reflex and Charisma are only somewhat important to our spells and ab= ilities. The discipline penalty will make learning for difficult and using TM spells harder. Combine that with the learning pen= alty and its an unappealing class for beginners.

GorTog: W= isdom +2, Intelligence +2, Reflex +1; Strength -2, Stamina -1. Togs are legendary in Plat. They have a history of being a ver= y well played, fun, and interesting race. You find Togs in all walks of life – forgers, hunters, healers, and …. Tog Rescue Team!! As a warrior mage you’ll definitely face an uphill battle. The learning penalties will suck, = and you won’t be a starter in the WvW team. You could still manage to effectiv= ely use SvA, and SvS will be your bread and butter.

Elf: Strength +1, Discipline +1, Stamin= a +1; Reflex -1, Agility -1, Charisma -1. Elves are fairly common in the lands. The elves I know tend to be rather= level headed and straightforward. T= here is plenty to draw upon following the war to develop a character background = and play it out well. As for bein= g a warrior mage, elves have so-so stats. The discipline penalty shared with so many other races definitely hu= rts TM, and all contested spells. This is again partly balanced by the charisma bonus. The lack of strength will make usi= ng heavier weapons and armor more difficult as well, and lack of stamina makes using SvS difficult. Elves are definitely good users of Ice Patch and Tremor though.

Elothean:= Strength +1, Stamina +2; Reflex= -1, Wisdom -1, Intelligence -1. E= loths have much to be angry about in Plat with the war and all. There is a good amount to draw upo= n for background with their eccentric ways and displacement in the past year. Don’t let this be your only = focus though as they certainly have more history than just that – and overa= ll with no conclusion to the war, it will be difficult advancing RP situations= based off Shard for the moment. Elo= th warrior mages are interesting. They will have problems wielding weapons and wearing heavier armors, but learn extremely fast and are above average with SvA spells. Not a bad class depending on what = your goals are.

-&nb= sp; Plat Overview by Juason –

&nbs= p; Starting out as a warrior mage can prove a little difficult. Initial ranks in lore will be tric= ky due to a smaller player base. The northeast gate is the best bet for classes, as the actual guild is devoid of people most times. Combat ski= lls can be easily ranked in rats, especially the Premie rat area. Since you will be young, and unabl= e to gweth chatter can be used for assistance when needed. Mags near the reflex trainer will = give coin for foraged branches – perfect for buying cambrinth for Magical Device training.

&nbs= p; One thing to keep in mind is Plat lacks good forgers. Currently Bakan and Rurik (Tin Tog) forge weapons, and Rurik also forges armor. Heavy and Medium edges, and a few = blunts are done every few months. It= is quite difficult to find light edge and other weapon types that beat store bought quality. Several range= rs such as Rayvne and Talace can make decent leathers and bows and are usually available during the week. Ar= mor can be a bit tough to find as well. Tin Tog sells his armor through a trader named Profit Tog so it is b= est if you go through him for all your armor needs. He specializes in everything excep= t for light plate.

&nbs= p; Spell selection in Plat is entirely up to you, as we are one of the rarer classes. Rangers and Moon Mag= es seem the most popular, seconded by thieves, and = then empaths and clerics, bards paladins barbarians and traders are brining up t= he rear… Some mages are specialized elemental mages while others dabble = in a variety of spells. Unfortunat= ely Blackfire has yet to be introduced in any major way into Plat – and incinerate scrolls are nonexistent. If you plan on pursuing a career as a blackfire mage keep in mind it will require some creative planning. That’s not to say things won’t be possible at some point, but the GMs won’t just hand out scrolls because you “need”= ; it for an RP event.

The PvP aspect of Plat is q= uite different than that of Prime. While occasional sparring does exist, it is somewhat rare. All out player versus player warfa= re just doesn’t happen unless there is something major going on. Choose spells with this in mind. It can be frustrating to pick up A= ether Cloak, just to never have a chance to use it against an enemy mage. The exception is when fighting GMN= PCs in events. These characters are usually so strong that by the time you are of a high enough circle to hurt = them you will have most if not all the spells you need for effective PvP.

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&nbs= p; Lastly Plat monster swarms are smaller and less frequent than in Prime. Spells like fire rain and chain lightning become very niche spells. Much of your time will be spent hunting with nobody else in the same area to help out the spawn. D= ying in Plat can also be problematic. Very few clerics wander the lands, and I’ve not witnessed or h= eard mention of a resurrection since its re-release. I will say that rescue parties are= often organized – especially when someone really needs help. Defensive spells make more sense w= hen the chance of losing experience from dying is also greater.

Roleplay Suggestions:

&nbs= p; Simple hermit trying to make a living as a hedgewizard : Reclusive and quiet. Wears simple clothing and cloth/leather armor (or chain under robes). Uses staves, bows, or other non-flashy weapons. Usually older = or crippled in some way. =

&nbs= p; Powerful arrogant mage that has suffered a setback. Flashy and lou= d. Used to control great power and no= w has for some reason lost all knowledge of their past greatness. Carries around= a variety of odd magical items and nice looking weapons and armor.

&nbs= p; New powers. A young to old person that just recently discovered an affini= ty for the elements. Still very unsure of how to proceed, and naïve in the wa= y of power.

Advanced Classes:

&nbs= p; Elemancer: Skilled mage that specializes in a variety of magics. Knows all the cantrips and wears /= shows off a variety of elemental type of magics.

&nbs= p; Wild Pyromancer : Mage prone to personality changes a= nd flying off the handle incinerating everyone around them. Might possibly have been driven ma= d, inbred, or suffered some mental-damaging trauma.

&nbs= p; Guardian : Mage has dedicated his life to guarding tho= se around him. Has a code or eth= os he follows with consequences if he should violate it. Nice idea for themed armor/clothin= g/fluff.

&nbs= p; Social Buffoon : Powerful but unwise mage that loves so= cial situations. In an attempt to “liven” up the mood, usually causes great disaster to befall his friends.

&nbs= p; Animal Lover : The mage LOVES animals. Wears themed animal clothing and a= rmor, carries a variety of familiars (duplicates even), and RPs having many pet friends. = Won’t harm any “animal” type of creature.

- Renwulf’s Treatise on Spells -

&nbs= p; In me travels I have gained some interesting experience with the elemental magics. Now I dunna know much= about fire spells – havin sworn off their use, but otherwise I am well vers= ed in the arcane. I shall attemp= t ta give ye a good overview of how these spells be workin.

Ethereal Shield is often thought of as one of our more powerful barrier spells by other guilds.&n= bsp; Though, most warrior mages think it’s nae good fer much. For one it pro= vides varying defense from elemental type spells. At lower circles this seems ta hav= e more of an affect than at higher circles. Our guildleaders have compared its protection to that of Sphere of Protection. I’ve found = it verry effective against branch break oddly enough, and it even helps against ment= al blast. It can help protect a little, or a lot dependin entirely on the spell.

Aether Lance be a mighty us= eful spell. Ye see its verry accur= ate, and does significant damage to anything without = strong armor. I use it to not only i= nflict damage on foes I be fightin but also ta learn me= skill best. Really a useful spell i= f ye dunna wish ta learn fire shard. It also has a very low minimum preparation requirement of only two mana (versu= s 4 in the other first tier spells), which makes it suitable especially fer ya younger mages.

Aether Lash: This be a toug= h spell ta cast. It requires so many streams that it nae be useful as a mainstream huntin spell before ye reach = rank forty or so in the guild. It = does inflict nice slicing wounds on yer enemy though, and seems ta occasionally knock shields aside if they be getting in the way. Fer nonlethal = combat I prefer ta remove the sword-arm of my opponent with a nice aether lash and then follow up with a good tongue lashin!

Aether Cloak: An amazing spell fer protectin against t= he targeted magics. With enough = mana held nae any spell can get past ta hurt ye. When used with a shield yer nigh invulnerable ta enemy mages. = This spell really becomes useful against fire atiks and fendryads and the like o= nce yer above 40 ranks in yer guild.

Gar Zeng: Oh tis a spell I could be cryin oe’r.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> One twas me fa= vorite spell fer learnin and killin beasties. Since the guild meddled with the m= atrix though it be far less effective at both. Still it deals a bit of nerve dama= ge even if ye dunna hit and that can sometimes be useful. Finally, a barrage of mighty quick= casts on a stunned er unconscious foe teaches better for the mana than any other spell we have.

Tingle: This be a spell I c= ouldna survive without in many a situation. Shields be a warrior mage’s foe, and tingle can easily and quickly remove such an obstacle. I find when huntin and tryin ta learn a weapon I nae be skilled in, Tingle can let me = learn it all the same.

Static Discharge: Oh another spell that be verry flashy and damaging. St= atic Discharge be useful when yer getting swarmed by = many weaker critters. I be usin it= ta save me hide when overwhelmed and unable ta retreat. Finally it be<= /span> most useful fer savin a friend in need.&nb= sp; Just remember ta keep ethereal shields on yerself AND all yer friend= s.

Lightning Bolt: Oh here be a staple of yer magical arsenal. This spell be much more deadly than yer typical first tier spell.= In my opinion it be much better than Aether Lash for most situations. Those situations bein when hunting things resistant ta electricity like gargoyles, or when ye canna see the sky. Overall Lightning Bolt n= eeds far less streams ta cast than Aether Lash, and totally bypasses their shields. Best when used when = rainin and with a mist in the area.

Ball Lightning: Well here be a spell I’d love ta= be able ta use more often. Unfortunately it just frustrates me. If raining and misty ye can cast it rather easily but otherwise it is hard gathering the streams for it. I’d be more apt ta use it if= only I could make it last a bit longer. Each hit is just slightly weaker than a lightning bolt strike so the damage isn’t so bad. By weaker I mean less likely ta hit too, so be careful when using it on hard critters. And be sure ta keep pathway damage focused while it is in the room. One nice thing I’ve found, is ye can cast multiple balls and push them all= into adjacent rooms if mana be bad there.

Chain Lightning: I still be warming up to this spell. Combined with vertigo or frostbite= it can easily take out very tough foes, and teach very well at the same time.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The grand mages have just recently= been fiddling with the spell matrix again and so it is a very different spell th= an it used ta be. It needs only = ten streams ta be used, and is verry difficult ta cast. So difficult that you may consider waiting until circle 45 or 50 afore learning it. Regardless it is t= he best offensive spell we have – especially when fightin other guilds.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Ye see it will hit enemies in hidi= ng, and can be cast without targetin with less effectiveness. Keep up a discharged ES on yer fri= ends ta protect them from blasts. = The electric charge cantrip is a nice way ta do this if ye dunna know Static Discharge.

Frost Scythe: I’d like this spell more if it was= more accurate. It can be doin nice damage, but often times glances off some part of= the enemy ta fall on the ground useless. Since our guild been meddlin with the matrix it seems like the mana = that can be channeled into it be increased, and the many weapons now be harder ta get. In all truth it only be = a wee bit worse than Aether Lance, and still useful versus creatures resistant ta spears and arrows.

Rising Mist: A spell I coul= dna live without. It does so many usef= ul things ye see. It helps ye hi= de better, protects ye from ranged attacks, reduces the streams necessary ta harness the elemental powers of electricity magics, and more than anything = it doubles the effectiveness of yer frostbite spell. Oh, and when in a fortress of ice = it lets ye put a room on it so no pesky lunar mages can be seein ye.

Frostbite: This be one migh= ty spell fer use against other players and certain creatures. I canna for the life of me unhide = people with it, but even if they stay hidden I know they willna be hurting me anyt= ime soon. I find most creatures a= re hard ta affect with this spell. Rising mists is almost a necessity= fer use in hunting monsters. Noth= ing be better than dropping a whole room of folk, then cle= anin um up with a speedy chain lightning.

Ice Patch: Nothin comes close ta the quick and dirty d= amage this spell can be doin. What = I love best is the long stun and decent structural damage it inflicts on yer enemi= es. If ye find a creature that is not = likely ta be harmed by yer stamina affectin er will affectin spells ye may wanna t= ry this.

Fortress of Ice: Me home. I be lo= ving it. What more can I say? Another of me favorite utility spe= lls ye see. It is mighty useful when= ye know risin mist, as sneaky lunar mages can move moonbeams ta ye and see inside. A mist up obscures ye from view. Other uses fer the fortress are hidin from assasins and thieves bent on ending yer life, and trainin in peace. Monsters at melee will be captured= in yer fortress, proving a nice way ta train.

Veil of Ice: Ye never wanna be taken out right quick b= y a stray spell now do ye? Aether= Cloak unfortunately makes it so ye canna cast any spells without dropping yer protection. At least when yer using Veil of Ice ye can cast spells such as Vertigo and Ice Patch, and ye know what I be likin best about Veil of Ice? It be that ye can cast it on other people! It is difficult to snapcast it, bu= t good nonetheless.

Fist of Stone: Well this spell be<= /span> a disappointment most times. Wh= ile it is good fer making nice light throwin weapons, the damage from impactin an enemy directly is weak. Perha= ps soon it will be strengthened by the guildleaders inta something more powerf= ul.

Tremor: Wanna knock everyon in the room on their bum?<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> This spell be perfect fer doin just that. Iff= n yer not careful though ye’ll land on yer bum as well. When paired with Sure Footin this = spell makes a great combination against yer enemies. Tremor can also unhide sneaky type= s, letting ye quickly hit them with any number of harmful spells.

Earth Sense: This spell be = verry underrated. Ye see, it can he= lp ye gain access to areas ye’d not normally be able ta get to. For example, the black leucros near Crossings and Geni’s. I= t gives ye a decent perception boost and performs a care= ful search of the area. With enou= gh skill ye can even point out discovered hidden things. Unfortunately it be a little too slow fer use in combat, as landin a strong frostbite or tremor would be more beneficial to yer survival.&= nbsp; I could see many a use fer this spell however in non-combat situatio= ns that might warrant yer picking it.

Magnetic Ballista: Oh how this be<= /span> a fun spell ta play around with. It requires over 150 ranks in magic devices ta use effectively though, so I’d recommend ye’s hold off a bit on pickin it. Regardless it has a verry powerful initial hit, and afterwards provides several decent hits iff= n ye can keep it loaded with rocks or fists of stone. Curiously the ballista can pull yerself, yer friends, and even monsters ta the ground = afore firing off each round. Carefu= l ta keep a sure footin on anyone ye dunna want ta fall. Its usefulness in the rain is limi= ted, and even a rising mist makes it harder to place. Still, it might be worth yer while= fer its usefulness in invasions.

Ring of Spears: While I usually be likin spells that are intended ta prevent my demise, I’ve found this spell = ta pale in comparison ta static discharge.&nb= sp; Ye see it requires far too much preparation time, skill and mana ta = cast when ye desperately need it. = The effects seem ta be quite weak as well, often times barely hurtin and only pushin back advancing critters a wee bit.

Sure Footing: This spell is verry useful fer all situations ye’ll encounter. It steadies yer le= gs and gives ye a small bonus to climbing which can be useful. It also increases yer reflexes and agility, letting ye swing faster and take less hits in combat. A steady increase in balance will be observed that will further make ye resistant ta fallin over when stunned.

Praeldyth’s Wrath: This be= our only hybrid spell versus agility / TM spell. By channelin the forces of t= he winds ye can be blowin over yer opponent while causin cutting and bludgeonin damage to their skin. Often <= span class=3DGramE>times yer opponent will be blown back, knocked over and stunned by the rushin winds. Unfortunately the damage dealt is usually minimal, but with skill ye= can learn targeted magics decently with it.&nb= sp; The best part is the spell doesna require ye to aim, allowin ye ta g= et a jump on yer opponent in combat. I have nae seen it, but have heard that when yer at Death’s Door a cast= can obliterate anything at melee with ye.

Swirling Winds: I truly believe this is a spell that a= ll mages should be learning. By harnessing the power of the winds ta billow around yer body, defenses like parry and evasion are greatly bolstered, up ta 100 ranks I’ve heard w= hen used to its fullest extent. O= f all the magics providing defenses, swirling winds is without a doubt the strong= est.

Shockwave: I never seen such a worthless spell! Without a doubt the best ye’= ll be doin with it is blowin junk outta the room. With oer 225 ranks of magic skills= one cannot easily blow even small creatures away. The fact it requires a swirling wi= nds spell up – and results in it’s bein = taken down is even more annoyin.

Tailwind: Some defense against ranged attacks is always nice, but unfortunately tailwind doesna move with ye. It is su= pposed ta aid yer own ranged attacks, but I’ve had a difficult time seein wh= at kind of aid it provides. Pers= onally I think Rising mists offers better ranged protection. Lastly tailwind c= an provide air for ye should ye be drownin or traveling underwater.

Zephyr: Definitely a useful spell methinks. It’s a prerequisite ta many = other spells, and I can always be finding a use fer it. Verry useful when young, for it regenerates yer fatigue that can easily be lost swingin weapons ye don̵= 7;t have the stamina to swing properly. Just be careful where you cast it because barbarians get a bug up th= eir craw when the winds hit um.

Ynet’el Sechra:= This is also high on me list of must have spells. Though, it depends on what kind of armors ye prefer ta wear. Fer= users of leather armor I can honestly say this spell would be better off passin on. Chain users can see a gre= at deal of benefit early on, with a bit of benefit later in their life. Iffn yer a wearer of plate armor, = or prefer to mix and match then this spell is a must have.

Fire Shard: Well I’m no fire mage, but I know well enough about this kinda magic ta comment on it. Fire shard is a standard first tier targeted magic spell that can be verry deadly in the ha= nds of a skilled mage. It be one of the more damaging spells once ye can get mul= tiple shards outta it. Though not a= s powerful as it once was, fire shard is still a favorite in player combat.

Fireball: A more damaging version of fire shard, fire = ball allows stronger mages ta rip opponents apart. Unfortunately = its nae as popular as fire shard fer a few reasons. Fireball is less accurate, needs m= ore mana, and doesn’t teach as well as fire shard currently does. Perhaps someday it’ll be ret= aught as a better second tier spell.

Mantle of Flame: Residin over an ethereal shield, mantle of flame provides decent protection against icy spells. It greatly reduces the power of frost scythe, totally protects against frostbi= te, and gives protection against ice patch.&nb= sp; Furthermore I’ve seen it waver when hit with other types of sp= ells – but I’m nae sure if its doin anything substantial. Finally thieves may find their han= ds burnt iffn they try ta steal from ye. Some things ta be aware of when usin this spell is ye canna hide easily, and if ye cast it without an ethereal shield out ye’ll fry yer own hide!

Dragon’s Breath: This spell I truly despise ta be honest with ye<= /span>. Basically it lets ye shoot flame s= pittle from yer mouth as long as the spell holds strength. Its duration based, with each spit removing some roisaen from the cast. A good spell fer when yer out hunting and get ov= erwhelmed. Just spit a few times and voila! No more baddies. A favorite too amongst PvPers, as it’s the only duration based TM spell in existence.

Fire Rain: The pride and joy of any fire mage. Rainin down fire and wanton destruction upon friend and foe a= like. But, ye’d better have a stro= ng AC up, and a shield iffn ye don’t wanna blow yerself ta bits! With enough magical devices ye can= shape the cloud to hit friends less – but at the cost of severe round time.= Obviously a tru= ly destructive spell, but one that should be used carefully.

Darkness: Well this spell can be learned from a scroll.&n= bsp; Me thoughts are it could be a useful ambushin spell fer you and yer friends. Warrior mages tend t= a be very poor at hidin. Still its= not a spell I’d pick ta temporarily learn.= Others would make more sense.

Sphere of Protection: Oddly comparable ta Ethereal Shi= eld, Sphere of Protection gives ye an added layer of defense on top of Swirling Winds. Perhaps ye didna learn Swirling Winds, and could make good use of the evasion boost this spell provides. It does have a bit of a high required harness though, which could ma= ke it nae as worth it. Definitely a possibility fer a learned spell.

Steelstar: I fail ta see why anyone, even a Lunar Mage= would wish ta know this horrible spell. The stars dunna lodge easily, and we cannot explode them like the Lu= nar Mages can with Dazzle.

Seal of Deflection: Ahh, truly a useful spell ta us hi= gher circle Warrior Mages seekin some magical defense. This spell protects against incomi= ng impact associated damage. Odd= ly it doesna protect against as many magics as Ethereal Shield, but it does posse= ss a much larger magnitude of protection. The drawbacks are that it is verry hard ta cast. Even with Savant primary magic ski= ll it will only last a few roisaen. A good choice fer the experienced mage though.

Energy Manacles: A tough scroll ta find, but possibly worth the effort. Iffn yer trying to arrest someone without harming them, then this be yer spell. I havena experimented much with it= but will report back in time.

Limb Disruption: As the name implies this sorcery spell releases a blast of energy designed ta remove limbs from the target. I have nae used this foul magic, b= ut was the recipient of several blasts durin a dual with a very powerful mage. In me opinion it was weak, an Aeth= er Lash would be a better choice fer limb removal.

Incinerate: Prolly one of the most= rarest spells ever. Only had occasio= n ta see it in use once, also during battle with a powerful mage. Unfortunately it didn’t do v= erry much, and even seemed ta backfire causin damage ta the caster once. I’ve heard of uses on critte= rs to good effect. With it bein a c= rime ta use, and verry difficult ta find and harder ta cast – I’d say avoid it, definitely be avoidin it.

-&nb= sp; Renwulf’s Treatise on Huntin= g in Elanthia –

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&nbs= p; Ok, so ye wanna go hunt some beasties eh? First things first fer those of ye that are young ye might think ahe= ad about what kind of armor ta train. Since learning YS I have been using a forged heavy plate helm, and s= ome forged heavy chain shirt, greaves and gloves. Early on this will lead to verry l= arge hinderance problems, and like ye can even afford forged stuffs. My recommendation then is this = 211; will ye be a cowardly sneaky mage, or a true warrior mage willin ta stand u= p ta the blows?

&nbs= p; Fer those of ye seekin the stealthy route I’d advise ye learn leather arm= ors and check out the selection at Wolf Clan iffn ye have a chance. Otherwise it’s difficult ta = find tanned leathers that provide decent protection. Even without a= YS up however ye’ll be able to sneak and swim and climb and whatnot m= uch better than yer armored counterparts.

&nbs= p; Fer those of ye seekin armor, begin with a silver gilt hauberk and some decent light or heavy chain leggings. Until ye have some skill ye won’t need a complete suit of armo= r to train yer skill, and actually it’d be too hindering if ye did. I personally started with light ch= ain with light plate, to heavy chain with heavy plate. I found the light plate offered ver= ry poor protection for the weight and hinderance when compared ta chain. The problem is, chain doesna typic= ally come with eye protection when forged. So this leaves ye with either a good helm= with no eye protection, or a sub-par helm with sub-par eye protection. The forged heavy plate helm I got = meself is verry heavy and hindering, so I decided ta learn it far later in me career. Definitely every mage= will need ta find what is right fer him. Perhaps later I will be able ta give a more thorough explanation of armors and how it relates ta us.

&nbs= p; As a warrior mage ye’ll be spending most of yer time in the front lines, standing toe ta toe with enemies. For this reason I feel the best armor possible will let ye last the = longest. Not ta mention yer armor will help against surprise attacks from Branch break and Burn, or Snipe and Backstab.

Circles 1 – 5:

&nbs= p; Now what’s a good way ta hunt? Fer the first five circles er so I hunted in them rats in the Crossi= ng shipyard. Oh and ye’ll = be able to get past the lumber now ta find even more rats deeper inta the docks! When rats begin ta get= a little too easy ye can move into field goblins outside the Crossing West ga= te. I usually go down the first south = path ta the unarmed goblins, better fer practicing targeted magics ye know. I suggest practicing three weapons= , one of which is ranged so yer defenses dunna fall behind. Also it’s imperative ye trai= n yer shield! Get an arm worn shiel= d from a trader if ye need ta. Later= on a shield is yer best friend, and bein so hard ta t= rain it ye’ll be glad later on ye did it now. Careful use of Swirling Winds and = Zephyr will keep ye both alive, and swingin.

Circles 6-12:

&nbs= p; Now that ye have a little more experience it might be possible ta start huntin = the normal goblins. Be sure ta us= e yer spells ta their fullest, finding the best mana rooms in the wilderness. Eventually goblins will slow down = a bit and ye’ll have ta make some decisions.

&nbs= p; Cougars past the brook are decent fer this skill, but unfortunately can be hard ta = come by. Wild boars up in the vine= yards are nice, but the Grendels and Wood trolls will be a problem. Waitin fer yer defenses ta pass yer offenses in goblins will pay tenfold at this stage of yer training. Don’t get impatient, just take it as ye can. The m= admen that occasionally stroll by the goblins are really nice fer moving yer targ= et magic skill for they have no shield.

Circles 13-16:

&nbs= p; If ye’ve come this far then ye’ve prolly an assortment of spells by now. Pay heed especially to disabling spells such as vertigo, thunderclap, tingle, frostbite, tremor, a= nd ice patch. With one of these ye’ll surely be able to hunt more effectively despite having weaker killin skills than a barbarian or some other fightin types. Definitely by now ye can be trying= ta hunt wind hounds up by the fenrae reavers.= They spawn fast and don’t hit too hard. The nearby beisswurms are also dec= ent, especially fer learning defenses. Their tough shell is difficult ta pierce with spells and swords however.

&nbs= p; North of crossing lies pothaints, trollkin and the like which can fill the lower = end of this here circle range. Fi= nally, wood trolls may finally be able ta fall to yer blade and spells – but keep in mind they are verry resistant ta stuns.

Circles 17-22:

&nbs= p; While many people tend ta like huntin rock trolls right away, I veered instead ta cave bears near Crossing. The= old mine shaft is full of um. Now= truly as soon as is possible ye really be wanting to h= unt bloodwolves. Bloodwolves are = meaty, teach very well fer the damage ye do with spells. Second, they attack q= uickly and can swarm a lil’ which is great fer multi opponent skills and oth= er defenses. Finally, they dunna= hit verry hard which leads ta less deaths overall. Ye’d still be a bit weak ta = try and mess with them, but that shouldn’t stop = ye from hunting thunder ram near where they live in Theren. Those teach well fer these circles= but hit a wee bit hard – so bring herbs!

Circles 23-30:

&nbs= p; Again ye have some choices. Typical= ly I recommend huntin in bloodwolves as early as possible for as long as possible. Up ta 100 or so ran= ks ye see they teach wonderfully. F= er those of you with tingle, hunting in young ogres will be possible. After tinglin their maces and shie= lds ye’ll find they teach weapons a bit better than bloodwolves. Target magic really does well up t= a 120 ranks er so.

&nbs= p; I dunna recommend vines and maras ever. I know, most swear by this combination. I prefer ta hunt where I know I typically will nae be hurt, and can easily work all me skills. Vines and <= st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maras has po= or elemental mana. The places wi= th decent streams are frequented so rarely by travelers that nae a marauder wi= shes to show his face. Vines are resistant ta most spells it seems, and made trainin magics difficult. Whi= le learnin defenses was never a problem fer me challenging these beasties, I f= ound trainin my offenses ta be verry much a problem.

&nbs= p; Now fer my secret revelation! Skeleton’s Crook features some nice fire sprites fer trainin d= urin these circles. The sprites wi= eld axes and can cast the fire shard spell.&nb= sp; We have a natural advantage against these critters that other classes dunna have. Fer one they are extremely fragile, fallin to a = single low mana frostbite most of the time. Once collapsed ye can hit them with anything ye = want. They teach better than bloodwolves= I found, and definitely were worth the money and boxes they dropped. Fer two, with an ethereal shield u= p, and your shield out their spells will never hit. Additional protection from veil of= ice or rising mists or aether cloak work well.= Trainin targeted magic was very simple on these evil sprites.

&nbs= p; The only problem ye’ll encounter, is the sprites are accompanies by fire cats. These cats are perfect = fer working defenses, and perception. Ye see they stalk you, and ambush ya from hiding. I recommend swirling winds as a mu= st in this place. A snap cast frost= bite is usually enough ta discover a firecat lying in waitin also. The sprites work yer magics and we= apons, the cats work yer defenses and perception.= Good all around!

Circles 31-36:

&nbs= p; Further inside the Gate of Souls is another area past a tunnel. This shifting land is rich in elem= ental streams perfect fer magics. H= ome to Fire Atik’s and Westaryuns and larger firecats - this place is defini= tely fer the more experienced. Fire Atik’s cast ethereal shield and fire shard spells, sometimes getting multiple shards. A shield is = a must as the spells can often times stun ye and does a nice bit of damage. Considerin how well the mana can b= e in here, ye should always have up yer defensive magics. I found Vertigo ta be most effecti= ve versus the fire atiks. It unbalances them enough fer yer weapon ta quickly chop them up. The golden ones be easier ta kill than the red ones, so fer the first few circles its best ta = hunt them. Truly, repeated aether = lance and frost scythe casts will quickly train yer magics beyond any other place= fer these circles.

&nbs= p; The larger firecats continue ta train yer defenses well inta this circle range.= Be aware that the Westies have ver= ry thick shells. Honestly they a= re nae as good fer huntin as the atik’s and the firecats. I tended ta avoid them when possible.

&nbs= p; Ok so what’s everyone else huntin eh?&n= bsp; Well shaggy barghests durin the daytime might be a possibility. They are verry similar ta bloodwol= ves just harder. At night though,= watch out. They are over twice as strong! Some choose ta hunt b= awdy swains or snow goblins. While= both are decent alternatives – neither is close ta Crossings where the majority of people live. Even= Haven swamp trolls are a poor choice, for they don’t train defenses very well. Ye can always use tingl= e and vertigo though ta help ye, their durn castin just takes too much time from their swinging. Oh, and the m= ana parasite in the swamps is nasty indeed!&nb= sp;

Circle 37-50:

&nbs= p; Eventually ye’ll outgrow the Gate of Souls – fer now. The red atik’s teach ta about 140ish in yer skills, and the firecats a little less. Some would say to= keep killin the barghests, or head inta Golden Pards down in Ilithi. The pards require a decent percept= ion ta find (not so much a problem if you can spot the firecats) and have eels nea= rby that can occasionally spawn out of control.

&nbs= p; I never found Edolian steeds to teach worth a darn, and snow goblins were just too far off. So I went to the Langenfirth Fens to hunt peccaries. Be aware that further into the fens lies a swampy area with swamp trolls and fendryads. Honestly I was entirely able ta hu= nt even these with a strong Swirling Winds, YS, and Sure footing up. If the Fens= began ta cast, I’d slap up an Aether Cloak, or collapse them with a Frostbite (they are very susceptible to it). The swamp trolls can be tingled ea= sily or hit with a Vertigo. Take c= are to not fall into the water though, fer verry powerful serpents live within. Going to the hummocks will allow y= e ta climb out though. Just watch = the leg injuries and yer hinderance and ye’ll be fine.

Beyond Circle 50:

&nbs= p; I canna say much fer trainin beyond circle 50. Although I am getting closer, I= 217;m not yet that skilled. I can s= ay the Fens should continue teachin ye well past fifty. Eventually ye’ll= want ta return ta the Gate of Souls. The Atik’s and muscled firecats within are strong enough fer a circle 60 warrior mage ta learn well on. Dunna forget the Hulking Barghests that form at nighttime outside Haven’s west gate. Thos= e are verry good learnin too. That’s all I be havin fer now. I’ll try ta publish more when I am ably skilled. = Good day and stay safe!

- Renwulf’s Money Making Advice -

Every ad= venturer worth his salt must one day venture inta the wilderness and do battle with = the evils assailin the land. Unfortunately skill and bravado will only carry = ye so far. Well forged equipment, plentiful healin herbs, and fanciful clothin ta woo the ladies can have the= ir effect as well. I will be ass= uming ye’ll be paying Ragge er one of the other established box openers for= me advice, as ye can still make a nice profit despite the fees. Keep in mind I’m tryin ta li= st a recommended advancement fer making coin.&n= bsp; As ye gain in skill move down the list and ye’ll be makin some= of the best coin possible.

10.) Whe= re does one make the gold and platinum needed fer such things? Iffn yer new ta the Crossings ye c= an find that a certain older lady in the city will pay well fer any sticks ye = can find her. Definitely a good choice early on for makin money. Often times people will pass by the north east gate seeking healin or other services, possibly something ye can be helping them with. Dunna forget ye can be dousing peo= ple with yer water globe cantrip ta remove fleas, light peoples’ cigars w= ith yer burning touch cantrip and so on all fer a few coins. Finally with our familiars we can = be seekin out lost or dead companions – all at a price of course should = ye nae know the one askin.

9). Beyond the few coins available from general servic= e in the city, there exists many other ways ta earn a living. Early on pawning gobl= in weapon and armor will be a verry profitable endeavor. The hooves of musk hogs, and goblin skins can bring in even more money. Cougar pelts fetch a bit more than= hogs, but the extra difficulty in killin them can make it slower.

8). If yer a bit too skilled ta be killing goblins, ye= might try hunting Wood Trolls and Grendels. Both drop decent boxes as well as coin and gems. The boars that roam with um can al= so be skinned fer their tusks that sell fer a little.

7). As soon as ye are able I suggest tryin ta hunt reavers. Reavers drop verry nice boxes, gems, coin, and occasionally leave be= hind their axes. The pawn brokers = pay extremely well fer um, a few silver more or less dependin on yer charisma a= nd charm. Best money ye’ll= have for a long time until yer more skilled.

6). Bloodwolves and gargoyles I dunna think earn as well as they should. Fer one ye need good skinning, and will never make the coin a decent ranger will. Bloodwolves also don= 217;t drop coin er gems, and gargoyles are a ways off in Shard, or mixed in with death spirits. They aren̵= 7;t bad choices, just nae as good as some of the other combinations I’ve = yet ta mention as ye advance in circles.

5). Young ogres will be next in line fer makin some money. Don’t forget ta = tingle um! Their maces sell as good = as reaver axes, but with tingle yer always assured ta get some. Picking up a hauberk afore ye leav= e will net ye even some more monies. Just be aware they are heavy. In addition ta the weaponry, ogres drop very nice boxes and gems as well.

4). Fire sprites can be taken down as soon as ye have frostbite. Their axes sell as= good as young ogres and reavers, and their boxes are just as good. I actually prefer these ta ogres j= ust because I can kill um so quickly, they appear more often in the volcanic ar= ea, and train better in me opinion.

3). Fendryads and Fen Swamp trolls. While their axes and hammers can f= etch a bit of coin at the pawn shop, ye’ll find Lang doesna have one easily accessible. Unfortunately too, unnecessary hindrance can lead ta one fallin in the water – not a pleasant experience. I just s= tuff the boxes in me vault when I get too heavy. It pays off in the end. Ragge can charge over a gold or tw= o ta pop each box – but honestly its worth it.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Ye’ll end up makin more than= a gold on each box in the end. No box opener is nearby, which will undoubtedly slow ye down in the quest ta make coin.

3). Thugs and Ruffians under crossing. I’ve tied these two because = they are so close in earnin potential. The misericordes they drop sell fer 3-4 silver each! They also drop gems, coin and boxe= s, just in smaller amounts than found in the Fens. In the end it almost balances out.= The misericordes weigh verry littl= e, and I often times can make enough coin ta open all my boxes at the end of a sin= gle hunting trip. Whats best is i= ts found right in town. If only = mana was better down there I could truly say it was the plac= e ta hunt.

2). Dobek Moryuns.&nb= sp; Obviously ye’ll have ta be verry skilled ta fight these. I recommend a strength far exceedi= ng thirty ranks and the vertigo and chain lightning spells. Ye see,= vertigo can make them fall ta the ground unconscious. Then ye unleash a blast of chain lightning and they fry quite nicely. I have yet ta effect them with another disabling spell however, so this is prolly yer best bet. In any case they sometimes drop st= ar rubies worth many gold pieces. If ye can have a lunar mage take a look at um, its possible to sell them fer even more money.= Unfortunately they are a bit hard ta get to, and are verry difficult= ta hunt. Therefore they are not = quite the best things fer hunting. =

1). Invasions/Quests.= Overall I’ve found invasions to be the best way ever ta make money. Usually there be sever= al platinum in gems just layin on the ground fer the taking. Boxes and chests can be all over as well. Some creatures such as = the Goblin Prices carry double bladed broadaxes that sell fer 2 gold at the pawnshops. It doesna matter if yer young or old - invasions hold many an opportunity ta m= ake cash. Sometimes the value of = items found can far exceed the monetary pawnin value. Ye might slay a Dragon Priest carr= yin a valuable sword, or put down a score of Skra ‘Kor rebels arrayed in fa= ncy safari outfits. Ye never know= what ye might find so best ta keep yer eyes open and yer sword at the ready!

- Warrior Mage Titles -

Guild Titles<= /b>
Initiate Warrior Mage, Apprentice Warrior Mage, Journeywoman Warrior Mage, Warrior Mage, Expert Warrior Mage, Master Warrior Mage, Grand Master Warrior Mage, Legendary Warrior Mage, Transcendent Warrior Mage

Summoner Titles
Apprentice Summoner, Summoner, Summoner Adept, Master Summoner

Rune Titles
Rune Tinker, Rune Setter, Rune Master

Mana Titles
Mana Seeker, Mana Sink, Mana Channeler, Mana Siphon, Mana Factor, Mana Fulc= rum

[Element]caster Titles
Stonecaster, Watercaster, Windcaster, Flamecaster, Aethercaster, Electrocas= ter

[Element] Adept Titles
Stone Adept, Water Adept, Wind Adept, Flame Adept, Aether Adept, Lightning Adept

Gamgweth Element Titles
Zeng Getha (Gamgweth: Lightning Mage), Aes Getha (Gamgweth: Fire mage), Atr= ai Getha (Gamgweth: Aether Mage), Jaal Getha (Gamgweth: Water Mage), (Earth?), (Wind?)

[Element]mancer Titles
Electromancer, Pyromancer, Aethromancer, Hydromancer, Geomancer, Aeromancer=

Arcane Titles
Arcane Mage, Arcane Marksman, Arcane Sureshot, Arcane Fury, Arcane Sniper, Arcane Lady, Arcane Lord, Arcane Mistress, Arcane Master

Weather Titles
Tempest, Maelstrom, Storm Mage, Storm Maiden

Misc Titles
Mageling, Hedgewizard, Novice Mage, Astute Mage, Battlecaster, Elemancer, Elementress, Spellsword, Sigilist, Telo'Getha, Evoker, Knight Magistra, Kni= ght Magister, Wizard, Wizardess, Den Rai Cambri, Elemental Lady, Elemental Lord=

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Battle Mage
At least 345 in Primary Magic
At least 300 in Primary Weapon
At least 250 in Secondary Weapon

Familiar's Pet
Less than 40 in Primary Magic
Less than 20 in Mechanical Lore

Summoning Lord
At least 345 in Primary Magic
At least 200 in Mechanical Lore

Hand of the Elem= ents
At least 235 in Primary Magic
At least 100 in Brawling
At least 20 Strength
Must know at least 2 spells in each elemental spellbook

Fist of the Elem= ents
At least 345 in Primary Magic
At least 200 in Brawling
At least 30 Strength
Must know at least 3 spells in each elemental spellbook

Neophyte Elementalist
Must know at least one first-tier spell, but not know any second-tier spell= s

Sigil Tracer
At least 20 in Primary Magic

Mist Mage
At least 120 in Primary Magic
Must know Rising Mists spell

Cloudshaper
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know Rising Mists spell

Frost Fang
Must know Frost Scythe spell

Frostbitten
Must know Frostbite spell but not know Ethereal Shield spell

Raindancer
At least 235 in Primary Magic
At least 25 Agility
Must know at least 3 Water spells

Cold Witch
Must be female
Must know Frost Scythe, Frostbite, and Ice Patch spells

Earthshaker
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know Tremor spell

Quakebringer
At least 345 in Primary Magic
Must know Tremor spell

Rock Mage
At least 120 in Primary Magic
Must know Fist of Stone and Stone Strike spells

Steel Heart
At least 235 in Primary Magic
At least 200 in Primary Weapon
At least 200 in Parry Ability
Must know Earth Sense and Sure Footing spells

Earth Render
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know Tremor and Stone Strike spells

Cyclone
At least 120 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 2 Air spells

Typhoon
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 3 Air spells

Hurricane
At least 345 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 4 Air spells

Fire Lion
At least 345 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 5 Fire spells and no Water spells

Flame Spitter
Must know Dragon's Breath spell

Flamedancer
At least 120 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 3 Fire spells

Inferno
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know Mantle of Flame spell

Incendiary
At least 345 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 5 Fire spells

War Wizard
At least 3675 in overall magic skill
At least 700 in Targeted Magic
At least 500 in Primary Weapon
At least 350 in Secondary Weapon
At least 300 in Tertiary Weapon
At least 350 in Multi Opponent
At least 400 in Evasion
At least 350 in Primary Worn Armor

Mana Hammer
At least 235 in Primary Magic
At least 300 in Harness Ability
At least 300 in overall blunt skill

Runeflinger
At least 120 in Primary Magic
At least 120 in Magical Devices

Sigilmaster
At least 480 in Primary Magic
At least 480 in Magical Devices

High Wizard
At least 4600 in overall magic skill

Archwizard
At least 5370 in overall magic skill

Blackfire Enthusiast
Must have at least one Blackfire scroll spell memorized

Elemental Artillerist
At least 250 in Targeted Magic
Must know Magnetic Ballista spell

Elementalist
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 2 spells from each elemental book

Spellfighter
At least 120 in Primary Magic
At least 80 in Primary Weapon

Arcane Sunderer
At least 880 in overall magic skill
At least 100 ranks in every edged weapon

Aether/Electricity/Fire/= Water/Earth/Air Cabalist
Must know at least 1 spell in the appropriate elemental book
Must know no spells in the appropriate opposing elemental book

Aethereal Lancer
Must know Aether Lance spell

Aethereal/Electrical/Fiery/Icy/Earthen/Aerial Doom
At least 545 in Primary Magic
At least 480 in Targeted Magic
Must know all existing offensive spells in the appropriate elemental book
Aether/Electricity/Flame= /Ice/Earth/Wind Crafter
At least 235 in Primary Magic
Must know at least 2 spells in the appropriate elemental book

Aethereal/Electrical/Fiery/Icy/Earthen/Aerial Fury
At least 545 in Primary Magic
At least 480 in Targeted Magic
Must know at least 5 spells in appropriate elemental book

Aether/Electricity/Fire/= Ice/Stone/Wind Dilettante
Must know only 1 spell in the appropriate elemental book

- Spell Tier Listing -

WM first tier spells:
PW, Air Bubble, Zephyr, FS, FrS, FrB, RM, FoS, SuF, ES, AeL, GZ, AL

Second tier: Spells that require you to have one spell in a direct line in = your spell book.

WM second tier spells:
SW, TW, FB, IP, SStr, Tremor, EaS, AC, ALa, Tingle, SD

Third tier: Spells that require you to have two spells in line in your spell book to learn.

WM third tier spells:
TC, Sho, Vertigo, YS, DB, MoF, VoI, RoS, MaB, Fiss, LB

Fourth tier: Spells that require you to have three spells in line in your s= pell book.

WM fourth tier spells:
FR, MoA, FoI, Ball, CL

Fifth tier: Spells that require a direct line of four spells to learn:

WM fifth tier spell:
Lightning Storm

AeL lists ES as a prereq on the web site, which I believe is incorrect. The= web site, while it lists Mark of Arhat, does not list Lightning Storm, even though they were both recently proposed and, IIRC, accepted.