To a large extent, the measure of an accomplished Cardean is how their various skills are regarded throughout the land. To see this information, type SKILLS to see what you are skilled in and well regarded you are. To see a brief overview of a skill, type HELP <skillname>, e.g. HELP PERCEPTION. For more detailed information about a specific skill, perhaps to view specific abilities you might be able to perform within that skill, type ABILITIES <skill name>, e.g. ABILITIES PERCEPTION. If any abilities are listed, it is possible to find more information about them by typing ABILITIES <skill name> <ability name>. E.g. ABILITIES PERCEPTION VALUE.
There are two primary methods of progressing
within a skill. The first method
is practise. Some skills will improve the
more you use them. For example,
repeatedly getting into a fist fight will
improve your brawling and defence
skills. The second method involves
experiencing the land of Cardea. As you go about your business, you will build
up a thirst for knowledge. This is represented by lessons. Once you have amassed
some lessons, you can 'spend' them learning from someone who possesses the
knowledge you wish to know. To see how many lessons you currently have, type
LESSONS. To learn from someone, type LEARN <skill> FROM <player>. E.g. LEARN
PERCEPTION FROM SOLOMON.
It is also possible to gain skills
through association with the various guilds
within Cardea (type HELP GUILDS) or through performing tasks for
particularly gifted tutors.