I have been dabbling with the idea of a new class of traits, Designations.
These would work like regular traits, in that each one could only be taken once. However, any number of designations could be earn by the player as they progress through a campaign.
There are currently five basic designations - Pilot, Driver, Helmsman, Navigator, and Engineer (not to be confused with the Engineer class). Each of these designations has three levels of progression, 3rd through 1st Class, or Novice/Journeyman/Master.
These designations confer skill check and other bonuses to the player due to their specialized knowledge in their individual fields of designation.
Take a look at the document I've typed up explaining how these work, and leave some comments on what you think, if you like them, would add other designations, or if you have any suggestions on how to fix them up!
15.4.13
The Nine Wonders of Ascoria: #7, Firefall Lake
Formed thousands of years ago from the caldera of a long extinct volcano, Firefall Lake is a wondrous sight to behold. Lush and vibrant, the forests and fields that surround this natural gem give little evidence of the region's violent past. The size of the crater indicates that at the height of its activity, the Firefall Lake volcano would have sent lava flows to the Northern sea and ash clouds across the continent.
Now, the ancient flows provide rich mineral deposits for local farmers, and annual flooding during the spring thaw ensures that year after year these minerals are replenished. Firefall Fields is known to produce some of the finest wines, an unusual feat for such a northern region. Legend has it that the ancient heat of the volcano still warms the ground which allows the grape harvests to flourish long after the summer sun has died.
At the heart of Firefall Lake lies an island which holds the ruins of an abandoned town, some 75 years vacant. Little is remembered of this settlement or its decline, but the area is considered cursed to live in, and few adventurous souls spend more than a few days on the island.
Now, the ancient flows provide rich mineral deposits for local farmers, and annual flooding during the spring thaw ensures that year after year these minerals are replenished. Firefall Fields is known to produce some of the finest wines, an unusual feat for such a northern region. Legend has it that the ancient heat of the volcano still warms the ground which allows the grape harvests to flourish long after the summer sun has died.
At the heart of Firefall Lake lies an island which holds the ruins of an abandoned town, some 75 years vacant. Little is remembered of this settlement or its decline, but the area is considered cursed to live in, and few adventurous souls spend more than a few days on the island.