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 == Status ==
-A character's '''status''' within a sage study is determined by the number of knowledge points they have.  The lowest status is "unskilled."  This status offers no sage abilities.  Each status above unskilled (amateur, authority, expert and sage) provides new sage abilities as that level of knowledge is unlocked.
+A character's "status" within a sage study is determined by the number of knowledge points they have accumulated. The lowest status is "unskilled," which doesn't grant any sage abilities.  Each status above "unskilled" (amateur, authority, expert, and sage) unlocks new sage abilities corresponding to that status of knowledge.
 === Amateur ===
-Amateur-status abilities are unlocked and made available to characters who have 10 or more points of knowledge in that study.  '''For example''', an amateur [[Burglary (sage study)|burglar]] possesses five different abilities: [[Appraisal I (sage ability)|appraisal I]], [[Break & Enter (sage ability)|break & enter]], [[Case Building (sage ability)|case building]], [[Detect Concealed Door (sage ability)|detect concealed doors]] and [[Lookout (sage ability)|lookout]].  The number of sage abilities in a given study or at a given status varies.
+Amateur-status abilities become accessible to characters once they accumulate 10 or more knowledge points in a particular study.
-On the whole, amateur abilities convey a familiarity with the subject, while offering minimal practical application.  There are things characters are able to do, but most abilities of this status focus on facts, background and understanding.  Some of this ss given to characters during their initial training, but as the character gains levels, more is steadily accumulated from whatever sources happen to be around in the game world.  These are assumed to exist, just as characters are assumed to be interested in conversations with others about these topics, and in surveying any books and other writings they happen to encounter.
+: For example, an amateur [[Burglary (sage study)|burglar]] possesses five distinct abilities: "[[Appraisal I (sage ability)|appraisal I]]", "[[Break & Enter (sage ability)|break & enter]]", "[[Case Building (sage ability)|case building]]", "[[Detect Concealed Door (sage ability)|detect concealed doors]]" and "[[Lookout (sage ability)|lookout]]".
 === Authority ===
-Authority-status abilities are unlocked and made available when the character reaches 30 knowledge in the study.  This brings new sage abilities, more practical and effective than those an amateur has.
+Authority-status abilities become accessible to characters when they reach 30 knowledge points in the study. These abilities introduce new sage abilities that are more practical and effective compared to those of an amateur.
-Authorities view the study with occupational experience.  They're fully competent regarding the ordinary components and procedures involved, enabling them to make things and express their craft proficiently.  Using rules of thumb, they've gathered the foreknowledge to respond to unexpected situations; their abilities reflect this.
+Authorities approach their study with a wealth of occupational experience.  They possess full competence in the ordinary components and procedures related to their field, enabling them to proficiently create things and express their craft.  Drawing on their accumulated knowledge and experience, they have developed foresight to respond effectively to unexpected situations, and their abilities reflect this high level of expertise.
 === Expert ===
-Expert-status abilities are unlocked and made available when the character reaches 60 knowledge in the study.  Again come a group of new sage abilities, some of which verge on bending the rules of natural law.  Experts have knowledge in a magical world that permit new ideals and conceptions.  Such persons are ready to move outside the framework of their profession, exploring each study on the fringes of its innovation.
+Expert-status abilities become accessible to characters when they accumulate 60 knowledge points in the study. This milestone unlocks another set of sage abilities, some of which push the boundaries of natural laws. Experts possess knowledge that allows them to entertain new ideas and concepts, often bordering on the mystical and magical. They're capable of thinking beyond the conventional confines of their profession, venturing into uncharted territories at the cutting edge of innovation within each study.
 === Sage ===
-Sage-status abilities are unlocked and made available when the character reaches 100 knowledge in the study.  These are the last sage abilities the character gains within this study.  At this point, very unusual opportunities and powers come into the character's possession, allowing all manner of creation and investigation into the absurd and multi-varied universe.  For the most part, it takes some time to accumulate this many points, with most characters achieving sage-status when above the 15th level of experience.
+Sage-status abilities become accessible to characters once they amass 100 knowledge points in the study. These represent the final set of sage abilities that a character gains within that particular study. At this stage, the character gains access to highly unusual opportunities and powers that enable them to explore the realms of creation and investigation in the vast and diverse universe. Accumulating this many knowledge points typically requires a significant amount of time, with most characters achieving sage-status when they are at or above the 15th level of experience.
 == Upgrading Fields and Studies ==

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 == Upgrading Fields and Studies ==
-As characters move upwards in experience levels, they reach a point where they may upgrade a study or a field in order to gain knowledge points more quickly.
+As characters progress to higher experience levels, they eventually reach a stage where they can enhance a study or a field to accelerate their acquisition of knowledge points.
 === Studies ===
-When characters reach '''5th level''', they're entitled to select '''a new study''' inside their chosen field.  This elevates the study from non-chosen to chosen ... and increases the number of accumulated knowledge in that study going forward.  All previously achieved knowledge remains unchanged.
+At the 5th level, characters have the opportunity to choose a new study within their selected field. This promotion transforms the study from being non-chosen to chosen, resulting in an increased accumulation of knowledge in that particular study going forward. All previously acquired knowledge remains unaffected.
-: For example, Olivia the Thief has just turned 5th level.  Her chosen field is [[Fraud (sage field)|fraud]], and her chosen study in that field is [[Forgery (sage study)|forgery]].  Before achieving 5th, she managed to accumulate 32 points in forgery (12 +3d12), becoming an authority.  In [[Chicanery (sage study)|chicanery]] and [[Double-dealing (sage study)|double-dealing]], however, where she's rolled (4d8 -4), she has only a 13 in chicanery and an 11 in double-dealing.  But now, upon reaching 5th level, she can elevate chicanery to a chosen study.  This means she now rolls a d12 for that study, and still a d8 -1 for double-dealing.  Naturally, she also rolls a d12 for forgery, as always.
+: For example, Olivia the Thief has recently reached the 5th level. Her chosen field is "[[Fraud (sage field)|fraud]]," and her chosen study within that field is "[[Forgery (sage study)|forgery]]."  Before reaching the 5th level, she managed to accumulate 32 points in forgery (12 + 3d12), establishing herself as an authority in the field.  However, in "[[Chicanery (sage study)|chicanery]]" and "[[Double-dealing (sage study)|double-dealing]]," where she rolls (4d8 - 4), she has only 13 points in chicanery and 11 points in double-dealing.
 Characters obtain yet additional chosen studies at 9th level, 13th, 17th and so on.

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 === Fields ===
-When characters reach '''7th level''', they're entitled to add '''a new field''' to their list of chosen fields.  This upgrades all the die rolls for studies in that field from d4 minus 1 to d8 minus 1.  And it further means that when the character chooses a new study from their "chosen field," that study may come from either of the character's existing fields.
+At the 7th level, characters have the opportunity to incorporate an additional field into their selection.  This enhancement improves the dice rolls for studies within that field, upgrading them from '''d4 minus 1 to d8 minus 1'''.  Moreover, when the character selects a new study within their "chosen field," they can now choose from either of their existing fields.
-Characters obtain yet additional chosen fields at 13th and 19th levels.  As druids have only three fields, all their fields are considered chosen by the 13th level.  Most other classes count all their fields as chosen by the 19th level.  Only bards are an exception, recieving their 5th chosen field at 25th level.  Bards as a class cannot progress beyond the 26th level.
+Characters gain additional selected fields at the 13th and 19th levels of their progression.  For druids, who possess only three fields, all of them are considered selected by the 13th level.  In contrast, most other classes designate all their fields as selected by the 19th level. There is a unique exception in the case of bards, who acquire their fifth selected field at the 25th level. It's worth noting that bards as a class cannot advance beyond the 26th level.

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 === Fields ===
-When characters reach '''7th level''', they're entitled to add a new field to their list of chosen fields.  This upgrades all the die rolls for studies in that field from d4 minus 1 to d8 minus 1.  And it further means that when the character chooses a new study from their "chosen field," that study may come from either of the character's existing fields.
+When characters reach '''7th level''', they're entitled to add '''a new field''' to their list of chosen fields.  This upgrades all the die rolls for studies in that field from d4 minus 1 to d8 minus 1.  And it further means that when the character chooses a new study from their "chosen field," that study may come from either of the character's existing fields.
 Characters obtain yet additional chosen fields at 13th and 19th levels.  As druids have only three fields, all their fields are considered chosen by the 13th level.  Most other classes count all their fields as chosen by the 19th level.  Only bards are an exception, recieving their 5th chosen field at 25th level.  Bards as a class cannot progress beyond the 26th level.

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 === Sage ===
-'''Expert-status abilities''' are unlocked and made available when the character reaches 100 knowledge in the study.  These are the last sage abilities the character gains within this study.  At this point, very unusual opportunities and powers come into the character's possession, allowing all manner of creation and investigation into the absurd and multi-varied universe.  For the most part, it takes some time to accumulate this many points, with most characters achieving sage-status when above the 15th level of experience.
+'''Sage-status abilities''' are unlocked and made available when the character reaches 100 knowledge in the study.  These are the last sage abilities the character gains within this study.  At this point, very unusual opportunities and powers come into the character's possession, allowing all manner of creation and investigation into the absurd and multi-varied universe.  For the most part, it takes some time to accumulate this many points, with most characters achieving sage-status when above the 15th level of experience.
 == Upgrading Fields and Studies ==