This is an alternate reality OTU that splits off from the main timeline in 1103 Imperial when magic and gods are suddenly unleashed for some unexplained reason. Everybody gains one level in a D&D 3.5 class, players get to choose which class it is according to what their ability scores are best suited for. Characters with high intelligence scores can become first level wizards for example. The change occurs when they are in their sleep, they dream they are a fantasy character, a wizard, a fighter, a cleric, a rogue whatever, then they wake up and discover they have those dream character's abilities, they are still their old selves and character classes. A lot of people just gain a level in fighter and pick up feats in archaic weapons, but are otherwise non-magica. Technology still works of course. Hit points are substituted for stamina and Lifeblood. Everyone is a 1st level D&D class in addition to whatever they were before.
How does this affect the setting? Remember everyone starts out as a 1st-level D&D class, so for a time there will be no second level anything until they advance.
How does this affect the setting? Remember everyone starts out as a 1st-level D&D class, so for a time there will be no second level anything until they advance.