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| During the creation of a [[new character]], you are given several options to customize your character. This takes place as soon as you enter Arelith for the first time on a new character in the character creation area, which is considered to be an [[OOC]] area.
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| Customization options include [[Race|subrace]] selection, selection of any [[Class|subclasses or paths]], and the selection of [[Character creation#Gifts|gifts]] for your character.
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| == Subraces ==
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| {{Main|Race}}
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| Subraces in Arelith do not affect the stats or abilities of the character (any more). The selection only affects the appearance, starting location, starting languages, and factions.
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| == Paths ==
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| Depending on your starting class, you have the option to select one of seven [[paths]] for your character to follow. Selecting a path modifies the features of your characters class, giving them some abilities and taking others away.
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| == Gifts ==
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| The [[gifts]] system is a mechanic unique to Arelith that allows you to customize your character. You can select up to three of the gifts for each new character, and gifts cannot be selected after leaving the character creation area. Each gift applies a bonus or malus to a particular ability, along with applying an [[ECL]].
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| == Background ==
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| A new character may be assigned a [[background]] that affects the starting abilities of the character. Each background provides a bonus to some abilities and a malus to others, with the exception of the fisherman background, which lets the character start with a [[fishin' pole]] (medium races) or fishin' pole jr. (small or tiny races).
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| [[Category:Character mechanics]]
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