I like that idea. Currently the skills only provide a padding to ensure that you get the attack through at your level or maybe a few levels above you but don't provide any sufficient advantage/turn cost.

I could spend 500+ turns to pad myself but it may not even be worth it if I use those 500 turns for attacks.

I'm gettin confused a little, so I'm gonna hafta start at the top of this thread and read it again when I've had more sleep.. buuut... I just wanted to add another /agree  to Krait's post about Allied Guilds.. I think the game would definitely benefit from adding a lil bit to the Ally system..