"Welcome, O Seeker!"

"At last thou hast come to fulfill thy destiny," the gypsy says. She smiles, as if in great relief.
"Firstly, I needs must ask," the gypsy slides a parchment and quill toward thee...

"By what name shalt thou be called in Britannia?"

"'tis nice to meet thee ,"

She places five bottles of brightly coloured liquids on the table. There is a flask with a transparent fluid in the center.

"I am Ylenah and I will help thee take the thy first steps along the path of thy destiny."

Ylenah looks at thee expectantly.

"Sit before me now, and I shall pour the light of Virtue and Principle into the shadows of thy future."

"First we will choose thy Primary Professions,"

Ylenah says with a curious smile. "Please answer honestly for thy fellow travellers will recruit thee for adventures based on thy responses. While the choosing of at least one Primary Profession is required, thou art permitted to take up more than one or even all three! Thus, do not scorn one Profession in anticipation of another! Now, if thou art ready..."

"Let us begin the casting!

Fighter

"The first and most common Primary Profession
is the Fighter."

Ylenah rests her hand lightly on the vial containing the red liquid. "Embodying unmitigated Courage, Fighters are physical by nature. Preferring to solve problems through blades and heroic deeds, Fighters seek out physically demanding challenges."

"Wouldst thou consider thyself to be a Fighter?"

(Quests/Activities designed for Fighters will require moderate to heavy physical participation (e.g. walking, hiking, running) and likely involve boffer combat)

Mage

"The second Primary Profession
is the Mage."

Ylenah's hand now rests on the vial with blue liquid. "Ever seeking Truth, Mages spend their lives pursuing knowledge. Preferring to solve problems through use of their intellect rather than their muscles, Mages live a somewhat sedentary life."

"Wouldst thou consider thyself to be a Mage?"

(Quests/Activities designed for Mages will require extremely little to no physical participation and will likely involve knowledge, wit, and puzzle solving elements)

Bard

"The final Primary Profession
is the Bard."

Ylenah's hand softly touches the yellow vial. "Living a life of Love, Bards are creative fellows who commune through artistry and socialization. Preferring to engage in musical, artistic, and/or social endeavours, Bards are drawn to creativity and cheer."

"Wouldst thou consider thyself to be a Bard?"

(Quests/Activities designed for Bards may or may not be lightly physically intensive but will involve music, art, crafting, and/or social elements)

"Thy Primary Professions hath been decided," Ylenah says happily.

"Next we choose thy Secondary Professions."

"Secondary Professions are optional but important in ensuring that the world runs smoothly. There are two Secondary Professions and thou mayest be none, either, or both. If thou art ready..."

"Let us continue!

Ranger

"The first of the two Secondary Professions
is the Ranger."

Ylenah touches the first of two vials on the other side of the flask, this one containing a shimmering white liquid. "Travelling far and wide, Rangers seek to better the realm through Spirituality and communion."

"Wouldst thou consider thyself to be a Ranger?"

(Rangers volunteer to be role-playing NPCs for one or more other player's quests. Thou wilt only be expected to role-play within thy Primary Professions (e.g. Ranger Mages will not be expected to fight).)

Shepherd

"The other choice for a Seconday Profession
is the Shepherd."

Ylenah's hand grips the final bottle, containing an unremarkable dark fluid. "The humble Shepherd seeks to better the realm through work and seeks not the glory of other professions."

"Wouldst thou consider thyself to be a Shepherd?"

(Shepherds volunteer to help with HoBLotH related tasks such as taking a shift in the tavern and/or non-role-play tasks such as keeping score during another player's quest)

"Worthy !"

"The path of the Avatar lies beneath thy feet."

With a mysterious smile, she passes thee the flask of shimmering liquids.

"Drink of these waters and go forth among thy fellow adventurers, who shall receive thee in joy."

As thou dost drink from the flask,
vertigo overwhelms thee.

A soothing mist obscures the gypsy's face and thou dost sink without fear into an untroubled sleep...

Thou dost wake in a different time and place.

While thou dost know that there is still much to be done, thou knowest that

thou art ready to face the challenges of

HoBLotH III

Ylenah smiles and pours the liquid into the flask...