Attributes are an important part in leveling, dictating what kind of skills you will get and how strong these will be.

Different attributes

Ascendria will have 4 different attributes (just so there's no bloat)

Strength is all about physical power, and will increase this type of damage.
Agility will change the way you maneuver the map and around enemies.
Fortitude will make you resilient, allowing you to take more hits.
Conviction shows how strong your beliefs are, aiding in either light or dark.

Attribute handling

Attributes are handled exponentially. The more you have of an attribute, the weaker/stronger it becomes. This depends on the skills you can get and the class you are currently using.