Geas

So, I am wondering what exactly experience levels actually stand for?
No one can see your experience level as far as I know of.
From apprentice to journeyman etc.
Is this just a kind of a leveling system?
Does the exp you gain from skills and or npc skills go up as your experience level does?
It is just confusing as to what it actually is, and or stand for.
I know most muds you have a leveling system, the higher your level gets, the more skills you gain, but Geas doesn't work like that.
If anyone could clarify, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

Your "level" is just your total exp. Nothing more.

Just think of levels as a rough estimate of ability. Geas has a rather intricate skill and stat system so direct comparison isn't always appropriate but it should give you an idea of how able your character is, how far they have come.