Well back in 2006-2007 I used to be a pure, and Ice and Spec came from me being a mage/range pure. So, Ice = Ice blitz/barrage and Spec = Mage shortbow special attack (:
Good luck with you DIY account and blog! ^_^ I think EOC ruined combat too, feels to much like other MMOs with all the hotkeys and such, but oh well. Have fun! :)