Gnosis Progression, Training, and Skills Wiki

Documentation Freshness (2026-04-19)

• This page has been reviewed against the current terminal/server build and the latest portal documentation surfaces.
• For exact live catalogs and tuning values, use the source-driven portal compendiums:
  • /bestiary
  • /spell-omnibus
  • /technique-omnibus
  • /item-omnibus
  • /recipe-omnibus
• In-game references are available through the W wiki menu (including generated spell/component compendiums).
• World/floor map reference is in-game via P; the website map page is intentionally hidden.
• Multiplayer host/deployment details live in docs/multiplayer_server_wiki.md and docs/server_portal_setup.md.

Current Build Delta (2026-04-19)

• Deep floors now have a depth-scaled chance to spawn Lizard Kingdom Gates (FeatureLizardKingdomGate).
• Using a Lizard Kingdom Gate enters Lizard Kingdom side sites (SiteLizardKingdom) with lizard society-biased populations.
• Lizard Kingdom floors use dedicated cave themes (Outer Warrens -> Royal Sinkhalls) and integrate with map/examine/senses/clairvoyance text.
• This update is live in terminal mode and server mode; hosted clients inherit the behavior from the game build.

This page documents the implemented progression stack and training loops.

1. Scope

Primary code:

• internal/game/progression.go
• internal/game/training.go
• internal/game/teachings.go
• internal/game/martial.go
• internal/game/weapon_plans.go
• internal/game/study.go

2. Progression Layers

Current build uses multiple overlapping layers:

• vessel stats and condition (run-state)
• level/stat/perk/feat progression
• skill ranks (0..99)
• study knowledge (spells, teachings, recipes, plans, names)
• style mastery (martial style-specific rank track)
• soul stats (Insight, Memory, Echo, etc.)

3. Leveling and Point Economy

Level XP requirement:

• 24 + level*12 + level*level*2

On level-up, the build gains point pools used in n menu:

• stat points
• perk points
• feat points

4. Perks and Feats (Current Catalog)

Perks:

• Stalwart Frame
• Wind Runner
• Deep Mind
• Iron Body
• Quickstep Doctrine
• Occult Scholar
• Votive Soul
• Quick Learner

Feats:

• Weapon Specialist
• Pugilist
• Sharpshooter
• Throw Savant
• Arcane Conduit
• Master Artisan

5. Skill System

Skill cap:

• hard cap 99

Practice-to-rank threshold:

• 8 + current_rank

Skills increase through:

• direct action use
• training menu drills
• text study rewards
• some crafting/security loops

Families implemented in code include:

• combat/body (unarmed, blade, blunt, throwing, marksmanship, grappling, athletics, etc.)
• utility/craft (search, tracking, sneaking, blacksmithing, alchemy, cooking, farming, engineering, security, warding, etc.)
• knowledge (spellcraft, scholarship)

6. Sanctum Training (j)

Training actions are sanctum-gated.

Body drill constants:

• base turns: 5
• base stamina cost: 8
• training gain step: 3

Conditioning:

• base turns: 6
• base stamina cost: 9
• gain step: 3

Meditation:

• base turns: 5
• base focus cost: 7
• gain step: 3

Training thresholds:

• body stat raise: 6 + stat*2
• conditioning raise: 8 + conditioning*3
• soul stat raise: 8 + soul_stat*3

7. Resource Interaction

Training costs are modified by build:

• physical costs reduced by conditioning
• focus costs reduced by memory + active attunement + Arcane Conduit

Hunger pressure matters:

• low hunger can block hard drills/meditation unless hunger suppression doctrine mastery is present.

8. Teachings and Manuals

Texts can unlock persistent teachings:

• stances, forms, techniques
• weapon disciplines
• counter doctrines
• breathing/ascetic doctrine
• spiritual/theological guidance

Teachings can grant:

• direct stat allocation boosts
• pool bonuses
• passive combat/survival effects
• style unlock paths

9. Martial Style Stack

Styles are discovered, persisted, then practiced.

• active style set via L
• style rank is separate from generic skill ranks
• style domain bonuses apply to melee/throw/shoot/grapple depending on style profile
• unarmed doctrine and style mastery stack with skill ranks

10. Recipes and Weapon Plans

Progression is not only combat XP:

• recipes unlock from books/manuals/loot systems
• weapon plans gate forge recipes
• artisan skill + Master Artisan feat improve crafted outputs

This supports specialized build identities (combat, scholar, alchemist, crafter, hybrid).

11. Reincarnation Persistence

Persistent across lives:

• soul skill ranks/xp
• learned teachings and known styles
• known spells/tables/forms/elements/components
• known recipes/plans
• level/perk/feat progression and allocations
• stand configuration and stand progression values

Mostly reset across lives:

• temporary vessel combat state
• current position/depth momentum
• immediate material stock in-hand

12. Character Sheet Tie-In

Use C/@ and tabs 1..7 to audit progression:

• Vessel
• Combat
• Soul
• Knowledge
• Chronicle
• Maps
• Injuries

This is the fastest in-game way to verify current build, training thresholds, and persistent progression.

Related pages:

• player_wiki.md
• spellcraft_wiki.md
• stand_system_wiki.md