Overview:

A Grandmaster (GM) skill is a skill which is the pinnacle of achievement.

How To Achieve Grandmastery

A PC needs to have

• 250/250 (100/100 if Fast Track) XP and
• 60 knowledge in that skill

Master vs. Grandmaster:

Masters and Grandmasters are very similar in terms of raw skill. However, Grandmasters are known to push the boundaries of their crafts, and are able to develop Capstone abilities differentiating them from others of the craft and allow them to permanently leave their marks on their fields. These capstone abilities would seem beyond the skill level currently set, almost supernatural. If someone were to witness something beyond their understanding, it might appear to be magic. That is what the Capstone abilities represent.

When the PC has met the requirements, they may assume that the skill is Grandmaster. There are no limits to the number of Grandmaster skills available to PCs, but it should be noted that this rule does not include Domain Magic - there, the PC reveals and there are limits. Once a skill has reached Grandmaster, the PC may apply for a Capstone

Process

The process for achieving Grandmastery and developing Capstones is as follows:

1. You must have 250/250 (or 100/100 for your [Fast Track Skill]) experience.
2. You must have a minimum of 60 Knowledge in that skill.
3. When you have these, please ensure that your CS is up to date, as this will be checked. See [CS Requirements] if you are unsure.
4. At this point, you are a Grandmaster in that skill. Congratulations!
5. You may now apply for a Capstone in this skill. If you are unsure of what one is, please read that link for information, and examples. This application must be completed in the PSF.
6. A staff member will take the PSF ticket. You may be asked to make amendments or for clarification. Don't worry - this is very usual. The staff member will be approving your capstone with a "big picture" view of sitewide balance in mind.
7. Once your capstone is approved, the staff member will amend your Character Wiki and you should update your CS.