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== Traditional Thalkir Vocations ==

For players choosing human characters from Thalkir culture, the following classes align well with their seafaring, warrior-based culture, and connection to nature and rune magic. These classes reflect the Thalkir’s resilience, survival skills, and reverence for the sea and its beasts. For current class options, see [[Human|Human cultures]] and [[Classes]].

=== Beastslayer — Fighter ===

Veteran hunters of the sea beasts, Beastslayers are experts in taking down massive foes. They rely on harpoons, traps, and precise teamwork to face monstrous enemies far larger than themselves. Beastslayers often serve as leaders during hunts and are celebrated for their bravery and cunning. Their expertise makes them vital to the survival of Thalkir clans, ensuring the beasts they slay provide valuable resources.

=== Frostwatch Raider — Ranger ===

Specialists in guerrilla tactics, Frostwatch Raiders excel at sabotage, ambushes, and stealth. Masters of icy terrain, they use their knowledge to outmanoeuvre enemies and strike from the shadows. Frostwatch Raiders are often deployed on critical missions to disrupt enemy plans or secure dangerous regions of Vintergard. Their ability to adapt and survive in harsh conditions makes them invaluable scouts and skirmishers.

=== Berserker — Barbarian ===

Fuelled by primal rage, Berserkers channel the wild fury of Vintergard into battle. They are relentless fighters, capable of overpowering foes with sheer ferocity. Their battle-trance allows them to ignore pain and fight beyond normal human limits, making them formidable opponents in any conflict. Revered and feared, Berserkers are seen as avatars of the Thalkir’s indomitable spirit.

=== Rimeguard — Paladin ===

Clad in Skalvra-scale armour enchanted with runes, Rimeguards are the vanguard of Thalkir forces. Their blessed armour allows them to endure extreme cold and deflect powerful blows. Rimeguards are immovable defenders who can hold choke points and inspire allies with their resilience and steadfast leadership. They are the embodiment of divine protection and martial prowess.

=== Stormcaller — Battle Mage ===

Wielders of lightning-infused weapons, Stormcallers are elite warriors blessed by the gods. They unleash devastating strikes and summon storms to overwhelm their enemies. Positioned at the forefront of naval battles, Stormcallers channel the raw power of the seas, embodying the wrath of Varnholm, the Sea Father. Their mastery of storm magic makes them both fearsome fighters and invaluable allies.

=== Hydromancer — Sorcerer ===

Masters of water magic, Hydromancers command the seas to calm storms, summon waves, or manipulate currents. They are essential for Thalkir naval endeavours, ensuring safe passage and aiding in battles on the open waters. Hydromancers can also summon water-based constructs to protect their allies or trap foes, solidifying their role as versatile and dynamic magic users.

=== Cryomancer — Sorcerer ===

Harnessing the power of ice and frost, Cryomancers freeze enemies, summon icy bolts, and conjure ice servants to turn the tide of battle. They are often revered as guardians of Vintergard, protecting its people from both natural and supernatural threats. Their magic can reshape the battlefield, creating barriers or freezing opponents in place, making them pivotal in defence and offence.

=== Aethermancer — Sorcerer (Rare) ===

Aethermancers draw power from the auroras and storms that illuminate Vintergard’s skies. They manipulate wind, mist, and light to create illusions or unleash destructive bursts of energy. Their rare abilities make them enigmatic figures, often called upon during moments of great need. Aethermancers excel at disorienting foes and striking with precision.

=== Tidekeeper — Cleric ===

Tidekeepers are devoted servants of the gods of the sea and sky, channeling divine power to protect and guide their people. They heal wounds, calm storms, and bless voyages with safe passage. Essential for Thalkir fleets, Tidekeepers ensure the survival of their kin in the harshest conditions. They are also spiritual advisers, performing sacred rites and interpreting omens from the gods.

=== Runecaller — Bard ===

Runecallers are the Thalkir’s spiritual leaders and historians, recounting the great sagas and inscribing ancient runes onto weapons and armour to channel powerful magic. They inspire their allies with tales of heroism and imbue them with magical strength. Runecallers balance their roles as keepers of history and practitioners of magic, blending inspiration and enchantment seamlessly.