You met with Charise, the Magic Instructor, and then learned about gathering from Lilni. You have all the information necessary to stay strong and effective. But it is always wise to train your skills as soon as possible. Your next conversation should be with Charise, child of Karas. If you want to learn a new magic skill, you have come to the right instructor. Those concerned with swinging or shooting weapons should pursue Gurney as a mentor.<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"Who should I talk to next?"</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> Lilni, child of Karas instructs recruits such as yourself in the art of gathering. Go to her now. Nature's bounty is all around you. Ores, plants, and energy are all materials that can be harvested for crafting! This skill will serve you well, as crafted items are generally of superior quality. Materials are everywhere! See what I mean?<NEXTPAGEBUTTON>"What should I be seeing?"</NEXTPAGEBUTTON> Gatherable items activate when you walk near them—a circle appears much like the one I'm standing in. Stand next to a gatherable item and press F. If it fails, try again. Give it a try for yourself. Look around near me for reddish rocks. When you find and activate one, press the [F] key. Good work. You wouldn't believe how many people come back to me with some random pebbles. When you're in a group, you'll gather materials faster and share in the rewards. Another way to speed up gathering: increase your gathering skill level through practice. Practice makes perfect! Have you tried gathering in the greater world? Should you need to practice what you've learned, approach that pile of rocks, then press the [F] key. And remember, you cannot gather while in combat.