Progression systems
| System | Requirement or use |
|---|---|
| Affinity | 100 levels across 11 relationship stages; increased through encounters and gifts. |
| Gifts | Copper Horns, Silver Goblets and Elite Spices raise affinity. |
| Master Emblems | Advance relationships; obtained through journeys, packs, passes and shops. |
| Master Manuscripts | After Master Lv. 10 and a full skill XP bar, unlock the next skill stage. |
| Learning | One shared queue for all Masters. Different lesson durations offer different XP bonuses. |
| Cancelling a lesson | Previously used Learning Speedups are not refunded. |
| Master Research | Unlocks at affinity 100 and Kindred Spirit; uses Emblems for Mastery levels. |
Find the actual bottleneck
Check whether the next improvement needs affinity, a relationship advance, skill experience or a Manuscript. A stock of one material cannot necessarily clear another requirement. Review the lesson’s duration and benefit before occupying the shared queue.