Handbook of the Warrior (A Risen Quest Walkthrough) by amygdala
2010 (contact: PM amygdala at Deep Silver Risen English forum)
Risen is a wonderful role playing game where you can play one of
3 factions, a Bandit, a Warrior of the Order or a Mage. There
are some differences in the quests you will be given based on
the character you chose to play, but the main differences are
really in your ability to use magic or not. All factions
including the Bandit can use magic scrolls, but there are few
scrolls for offensive magic. The Warrior of the Order can use
scrolls and will also gain the ability to cast crystal magic -
fireball, ice and magic bullet. The mage can use scrolls, cast
crystal magic and will acquire Rune magic where spells are
memorized and no scrolls are required. In the game, you will get
to decide which faction to join by the quests you chose to
complete in Harbour Town. There is one exception to this. You
can be  captured' by the Warriors of the Order and be forced to
become one of the Order with