Fae and Fare (The Wandering Inn, #2)

by Pirateaba

“It is considered a mystical element of our world as well. Most people understand the mechanics, but there is no consensus on the reason behind our leveling or advancement.” Really? I frown. “Can you explain some of the mechanics to me? From your perspective—a native’s perspective, that is.” Klbkch nods. He taps a finger on his arm a few times, a dry, clicking noise. Then he speaks. “Leveling is a means by which we grow stronger. As we take interest in certain activities, we gain classes. By pursuing these activities we gain more levels in a class. However, gaining levels grows exponentially more difficult as time goes on.” I nod. That all squares with what I understand. “Most people will end up around Level 20 in one class over the course of their life. Few individuals reach Level 30. A handful in each town; a few dozen in a city. Few will ever reach Level 40; those who do are considered famous in their own right. Those who pass Level 50 in their class are generally known throughout the world.” Again, more information I know, but Klbkch saying it is still useful. “Is there anyone who’s ever hit a…maximum level? Level 100, for instance?” Klbkch seems to frown. He has no eyebrows but—is it just my imagination? That’s the sense I get from him. “I know of no individual with a level approaching one hundred. Legends speak of individuals with levels above eighty and ninety, but why would there be a limit of one hundred levels?” “Because…” I pause. Well, because it’s a round numb...

or 30 or 60 depending on the MMORPG