In the study of the arts, we always strive to perceive the world in new and wonderful ways. The path to this is paved by Aesthetics, known to many as the study of culture. For it is through enlightenment of senses and judgement may we further our knowledge of the world.
Dominant Attribute: Charm
Training Levels and Unlocks:[]
- Preen (Action)
- 'Gallery of the Academagica, Pre-Empire Tapestry' (Lore)
- Primp (Action)
- 'Gallery of the Academagica, Tryptich Cabinet' (Lore)
- Rouge (Action)
- 'Gallery of the Academagica, Morvidus' (Lore)
- Prepare Parfum (Ability),
- 'Gallery of the Academagica, Familiar Fountain' (Lore)
- 'Gallery of the Academagica, Columns of Mineta' (Lore)
- Prink (Action)
- Charm of the Les'enik (Spell)
Research Topic (Aesthetics)[]
- to unlock, Inform Emperor's Wand Room
- at Level 10: Expand Charm +1
Related Links:[]
Cosmetics[]
Dominant Attribute: Charm
Often maligned as the skill of covering up what is not beautiful, the Skill of Cosmetics should truly be seen as the art of enhancing that which is already beautiful and turning it into that which is wonderful. For centuries, cosmetics have been enhanced with magical properties, thus transfering some of the properties to those who use the creams, glosses, and powders. Those who study Cosmetics will learn much of what can be made and what can be done to enhance that which waits buried deep inside us all.
Training Levels and Unlocks:[]
- Ulland Illithan's Bare Necessities Catalog, Page 2 (Shop)
- 'Turmoil in the Winds' (Lore)
- Charm (Pheme), 'Silence of Intimate Understanding' (Lore)
- Spavia Theatre - Makeup Artist
- Liquid Base (Item)
- Ulland Illithan's Bare Necessities, Merchant (Shop)
- 'A Strange Relationship' (Lore)
- Q'iara's Throat Cream (Item)
- Seduce (Pheme), 'The Glittering City' (Lore)
- Nature Base Tree
- Expand Charm +1
To Expand Maximum Skill Level:[]
- Research Topic (Cosmetics) Level 10
Research Topic (Cosmetics)[]
- to unlock, Inform Miranda's Beauty Club
- at Level 10: Expand maximum Subskill Level +1
Related Links:[]
Court Hairstyles[]
Dominant Attribute: Charm
Court Hairstyles is the Skill of fashionable beauty; put another way, it is the icing on the cake of fashion. Those who spend time learning Court Hairstyles will be able to put this knowledge to good use elsewhere. Any person wishing to consider themselves the height of fashion had best learn how to improve their hair, for though styles come and go, techniques and abilities never leave for good.
Training Levels and Unlocks:[]
- Sheen (Pheme)
- 'A Poem Written after the Feast Ball of 1334' (Lore)
- 'Excerpt from "A Guide to Beauty in Crispus' Court"' (Lore)
- Cloud of Humidity (Spell)
- 'Fragment from an Instruction Manual' (Lore)
- Dixie's Helpers (Shop)
- Minutiae (Pheme), 'The Murderess's Conceit' (Lore)
- Sheen of Isol (Spell)
- 'Anecdote about Count Orlandis the Fop' (Lore)
- Effortless Do (Spell)
- Expand Charm +1
To Expand Maximum Skill Level:[]
- Research Topic (Court Hairstyles) Level 10
Research Topic (Court Hairstyles)[]
- to unlock, Inform Brantagen Courtyard
- at Level 10: Expand maximum Subskill Level +1
Related Links:[]
Courtly Fashion[]
Dominant Attribute: Charm
The Courts of Elumia are centers of fashion: in order to be noticed, gain in rank, and blend well amongst the rulers of the lands, it is necessary to maintain yourself in a noble style. This takes preparation, good connection, and an understanding of fashion so that you can make it seem effortless.
Training Levels and Unlocks:[]
- Catalog of the Seamstress' Sisterhood of Mineta (Shop)
- Chaos (Pheme), 'Anecdote about a Famous Belle, Part 1' (Lore)
- Movement (Pheme)
- Catalog of Espermont Desportes (Shop)
- Chance (Pheme), 'Anecdote about a Famous Belle, Part 2' (Lore)
- Cold Harvest Hattiers (Shop)
- 'The Sleeves of the Queen of Monteon' (Lore)
- Sewing (Pheme)
- 'The Impeccable Fashion Sense of a Certain Duke' (Lore)
- Render Dapper (Spell)
- Dressed for the Occasion (Ability)
To Expand Maximum Skill Level:[]
- Research Topic (Courtly Fashion) Level 10
Research Topic (Courtly Fashion)[]
- to unlock, Inform Brantagen Courtyard
- at Level 10: Expand maximum Subskill Level +1
Related Links:[]
Perfumes[]
Dominant Attribute: Charm
In a world where water is available yet scarce, people developed their own systems for reducing their somewhat rather fragrant nature in ways that were both inventive and natural. With advances in magic, it is now possible to remove these offending olfactory odors altogether, yet many people still prefer to enjoy the sweet scent of something from nature…or better, if it can be had. The Skill of Perfume is about both making and using perfumes. One of the difficulties people have every day is knowing how much perfume to use and when to use which scent; with a decent understanding of Perfumes, one no longer has to wonder if enough has been used or applied correctly…it simply is.
Training Levels and Unlocks:[]
- 'A Poem Extolling the Virtues of Queen Beatrice' (Lore)
- Elithia's Necessities (Shop)
- Water (Pheme), 'The Scent in the Labyrinth' (Lore)
- Inform Courtly Love (Item)
- 'Anecdote about a Woman's Scent Ending a Duel' (Lore)
- Inform Weak Knees (Item)
- Inform Song Bird (Item)
- Glamour (Pheme), 'The Power of the Bottle' (Lore)
- Elithia's Scents (Shop)
- Breath of Knowledge, Scent of Learning (Item)
- Scent (Pheme)
To Expand Maximum Skill Level:[]
- Research Topic (Perfumes) Level 10
Research Topic (Perfumes)[]
- to unlock: Inform Donatella Perfumery
- at Level 10: Expand maximum Subskill Level +1
Related Links:[]
Sewing[]
Dominant Attribute: Charm
Sewing is, in very general terms, the skill of adapting cloth to desired practical and aesthetic effect. [In more specific terms, it's of course the skill of stitching with needle and thread - but here the word is being stretched to allow for magical attachments, reconfigurations and crimes against good fashion as well.] You need Courtly Fashion to know how a few yards of velvet might be most pleasingly arranged as the lining of a cloak; you need skill at Sewing to make it happen.
Training Levels and Unlocks:[]
- 'Sewing SP I' (Lore)
- Nessie's Nimble Thimble (Shop)
- 'Sewing SP II' (Lore)
- 'Sewing SP III' (Lore), Finite (Pheme)
- Stylish Stitch (Ability)
- 'Sewing SP IV' (Lore), Regulate (Pheme)
- Spider's Grove
- Shirt of Many Pockets (Item)
- Ripple Cloak (Item)
- Patience maximum Skill Level + 1
- Hidden Pockets (Ability)
To Expand Maximum Skill Level:[]
Research Topic (Sewing)[]
- to unlock, Inform Lorrie's Thread House
- at Level 10: Expand Charm +1