The Empath Guild leaders got together and decided there was a high number of novice empaths choosing the wrong spells as their first choice. To help the young ones the following has been decided.

News 11:

On Monday, November 22, the following Empath spells will require that an Empath be 6th circle in order to learn the spell: Blood Staunching, Sphere of Protection (only for Empaths, Rangers will not have a required level), Vitality Healing, and Refresh. This change is to ensure that young Empaths do not choose a spell that is too advanced for them to cast effectively.

-Rhook