Avast, me hearties! So ye've heard whispers of the Aide Academy in Sagres, have ye? Mark this well: it be the Oxford for yer ship's aides, a place where a good mate can be forged into a legend. I've sent many a fine lad and lass through its halls, and I'll tell ye true—it's worth the voyage.
What Be This Academy?
Think of it as a grand university, but for sharpenin' the wits and talents of yer chosen aide. Ye pick a duty for 'em to study—be it Navigation, Lookout, Paymaster, or others—and then set 'em to work on majors within that field. Complete their studies, and they'll earn powerful new skills to aid ye on the high seas. A well-trained aide is worth their weight in gold doubloons.
How to Enroll Yer Mate
First, ye must sail to Sagres and find the Professor. He'll put yer aide to the test in an interview. If yer aide has a strong trait—at least 100 in a single skill—ye'll be accepted. From there, ye choose a course and a major for 'em to tackle. They'll work on it as ye sail, fight, and trade, reportin' back when their "thesis" is complete.
The Bounty Ye Can Claim
This be the real treasure. As yer aide completes topics, they learn new skills. Ye can equip these to match yer style—be it tradin', adventurin', or battlin'. Start with one skill slot, but more can be... acquired. To reach the pinnacle, the Mastery Courses, ye'll need to uncap yer aide's trait limit to 120, a quest of its own for each duty. The rewards there? Priceless skills that can turn the tide of trade or battle in yer favor.
A Word to the Wise
For a easy start, I recommend the Survey Studies in the Navigator course. A man can complete it just by sailin' the waves, a perfect task while tendin' to other business. Remember, a skilled aide is a force multiplier. Choose their learned skills wisely, for changin' 'em later costs points.
If ye hunger for the full chart—every secret requirement, every skill list, and the path to mastery—then make way to the complete log. I’ll show ye how to forge the finest first mate on the seven seas.
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