Before you jump in...
There is no general level in Ryzom. Your level (more precisely, of the character you are playing) in each of the skills is displayed in the ACTIONS window (B key by default). When someone asks you about your level, it is the level of your character in the skill used or discussed.
There are no classes, no restrictions, at Ryzom! Any character can acquire and use any, or all, of the skills available in the game. None of the Atys races have an advantage in any of these abilities, except from the point of view of role-playing. Your character's race does not affect your gameplay in any way.
Welcome to Silan!