Editing Wilders of Aegic (section)

== Masteries ==

=== Altruism ===

The key to the survival of the wilders is that they understand the tribe is more important than any individual. When each member acts only for the best interest of the whole, the tribe is unstoppable. As this improves a wilder will be better at sacrificing himself and forgoing food for the good of the tribe..

=== Archery ===

Standing back and shooting is a bit alien to wilders, but when their numbers are sufficient it is a useful tactic. Most important is the ability to see and sense where and how opponents and allies are going to move in battle, and to have an arrow in the right spot at the right time. Complete mastery of archery gives a total battle picture that can be helpful for guiding a battle.

=== Axe combat ===

The primary weapon of the wilder is the axe. The years spent in the wastes with only scraps of metal meant swords were a waste of resources. They have learned to deal mighty blows with the axe and to take advantage of its unique abilities to hook and pull an enemy. With skill in axe combat, wilders can choose where to hit an opponent to maximize their damage. (e.g. aim at head)

=== Binding ===

A wilder's totem is the key to his physical powers, and without binding of essence there is no totem. Binding can not be taught, it must be learned through study and use. A totem which poorly binds a creatures spirit will be little more than an ornament.

=== Chanting ===

The wise shamans use chanting to transfer their fruits of their wisdom to the rest of the tribe. Rhetoric and persuasive speech are not effective means for communicating with the tribe.

=== Close fighting ===

Wilders are masters of up close fighting. Circling and feinting are not used so much as head butting, kicking, eye gouging, overrunning and grappling. The only reason to step an inch from your opponent is to get a really good swing at him with your axe.

=== Courage ===

Unlike the fighting styles of most men, the wilders do not seek to minimize pain and wounding to themselves. Victory is all that matters, not pain, not humiliation, not death.

=== Respect ===

Your respect is a measure of your belief in a power beyond yourself. Without respect you are no more than yourself. With respect you can develop a relationship with the universe beyond yourself.

=== Sagacity ===

As brutal as a wilder's life is, it would be ill spent if not guided to a purpose. Those wilders that study the purpose will develop their sagacity and share the wisdom and power from this with the rest of the tribe.