Role Playing Out Game Rules
Rule 1: No Person is allowed to kill another Person's Character with out permission. (Exception to this is the Excution Rule. See Rule Number Below.)
Rule 2: Keep in mind this is "Role Play". things are not meant to be personal attacks between RPER's. If someone keeps becoming upset at "In Character" attacks they will be asked to leave.
Rule 3: You are welcome to bring your own stories and idea into the Role Play. Be sure however not to conflict with currently running storylines and actions of other characters. Be aware of what is happening and please don't do anything that will undo a story done before hand. All major storys must be approved by the group first.
Rule 4: If you post something random: Example - "Ninja's suddenly appear for soem reason." It is invalid. Everything must fit in the story some way. Don't make a post because it sounds good but will lead no where.
Rule 5: If an RPER attempts to change another RPER's Character with out permission in anyway it is invlaid. It is up to the RPER what changes happen to their own character.
Rule 6: If a Person attempts a force rape on another Character they will be kicked out and banned from the RP with their Character Killed off. No Exceptions and No Second Chances.
Rule 7: Your Character can be what ever and who ever you wish them to be. However they must have a back story. Note: You can not change your Character's back story, powers in the middle of the RP to suit a situation. The way they are is the way they stay.
Rule 8: Respect other peopls choice for RP Characters and Pictures.
Rule 9: There are no unstopable Characters. They must have equal Strenghts AND Weakness. How ever Divinity Characters who are unstoapable have a set of own rules. Please check the Other Factions page for details.
Rule 10: Each new RPER has to start out with their character being fresh and new to the RP. There is some what of a level system. Be aware that this is an on going RP. Other Characters will be stronger and more experienced then yours.
Rule 11: Read The Back-Stories of Characters and places. The new Character can not conflict with current stories and back stories.
Rule 12: If you are going to play a Character Type already in the RP. Please play them as they are stated to be played. Refer to that Characters Tribe page for details.
Rule 13: Again, you can not force another person's Character into anything they don't want to do. That includes relationships.
Rule 14: If you Character is surpised, do not act like they expected it if they showed no hints before hand. This is also the same for the real world. Just because you know something, that does not mean your Character does.
Rule 15: Each Tribe land has it's own set of rules. Make sure you are clear on them. Each tribe leader can ban a character from the Tribes lands. But not the RP all togther.
Rule 16: Each Tribe Land has there own set of Rules. Please read them and make sure you are clear to you. A Tribe Leader may ban a character from their Land. But that doesn't mean they are banned from the RP.
Rule 17: Remember the Permission Rule. Do not do anything to peoples Characters or anything to change their stories if they are offline without permission.
Rule 18: When creating a "bad guy". Please be prepared to have them killed off or at least become good. if you do want them around long term. Please take them out for a long time so we can have a break from their presence. We don't want to have to fight the same person over and over.
Rule 19: Remember that this is a group RP. If all your characters are free please do not refuse to join because on RPER is not on.
Rule 20: The Village and Tribe Lands are a Non-destructive Zone. This includes The Tavern, The Hot Springs Inn, any Tribal buildings. Exception to this is there is a storyline that everyone agrees on before hand that will lead to some destruction. So no Gaint Armies, Meteors, ETC unless agreed upon before hand.
Rule 21: Don't rush other people to post, ot take advantage of they can not post right away. Respect other people.
Rule 22: Do not rush people with their storys. Or the Reveal of "Bad Guys" Suspicion is fine, otherwise do not force them into the reveal until they deem it is time. Rule 23: Tribe Leaders receive respect in the Village. Respect does not mean free stuff. Tribe Leaders are not above the rules of the village. Rule 24: If A RPER's Character is not actively play in the Role Play session. The most you can do indicate that your character is looking for them. If they don't show your out of luck, don't push the matter. Rule 25: Indicate which Character you are playing as when you Multi Char. Please use names during posts to avoid confusion. Rule 26: Make sure posts with in the conference are at least eight words long.
Rule27: No Fighting in the Village unless it is part of a Story and People are aware of it. Remember at the end of the day this is just a game, it is meant to be fun. There is no limit to the amount of Characters one can have, and your character can be any type you like. If you don't think you are in the right mood for RP please don't waste peoples time by jumping in. Keep to the Rule, and again just have fun.
Role Playing In Game Rules
The Shrine Rules
Rule 1: The Shrine is off limits unless you have been invited, Are a Phoenix, Or a member of a Phoenix Family I.E: Married to one, Half Brother or Sister, Father or Mother of one. (However they must be at the Shrine at the time).
Rule 2: No Fighting in the Shrine. Even a Phoenix maybe be banned from The Shrine for breaking this rule.
Rule 3: Unless you are a family member, if a Phoenix is in there room with there door closed you leave them be.
Rule 4: Nothing can be borrowed or taken from the Shrine. (Exception to this is if it is a Phoenix personal belongings and they have given you permission.)
Rule 5: If you wish to speak with The Shrine Guardian. You can tell a guard but do not approach her until she has summoned you.
Rule 6: The Sanctuary law is only for a Phoenix, no other person can ask for Sanctuary there, again unless you are a direct family member.
Rule 7: During an ordered lockdown no one comes or goes from The Shrine.
Rule 8: Every Phoenix who stays at The Shrine will be given certain duties in to fulfill around The Shrine.
Rule 9: When you come and go from the shrine, please sign in or out. Also all when ever the Fire is used please make a record of it, and what it was used for.
The Village Rules
Rule 1: All Shop and business owners are responsible for the running of there business.
Rule 2: If you are selling weapons please make note of what weapons you sell and to whom.
Rule 3: Feel free to advertise as you wish, but please don’t do anything that will jeopardize another persons business.
Rule 4: Note not everything will be accepted in this village so please chose your profession wisely.
Rule 5: If you go to a store, the
Inn, the Dojo or any other business that has opened. Please keep in mind they will have there own set of rules.Rule 6: If you purchase a Shop, The Tavern ETC. it Remains Netural since it is part of The Village. (The only exception to this is the Weapons Shop which was built in Lycan Terrtory. But even that must remain Netural to customers.)
Rule 7: when you purcahse or open a new Business it first be cleared by the current Phoenix Tribe Leader or the Shrine Priestress. (Note it is the same for new people who wish to settle into the village. They must first seek permission of The Phoenix Tribe Leader or The Priestress to gain approval.)
Rule 8: Before a Festival a Store must seek permission from the Phoenix Tribe Leader or Shrine Priestress to remain open during the festival. Other wise they must remain closed.
Stories Rule
New Story rule. From now on all Main Stories will be placed on the site atleast a week before they start. Also all characters invloved in thoes Stories will be listed. You are free to sign up your Character to any story you wish. Also if you are planning a story use this list, so see which characters other people will have free. Everyone is to give their very best, it doesn't matter if it is your own story, or someone elses. Give it your best effort. If you keep refusing to take part in someone elses story, or only do what you wish to do. You will be banned from doing your own stories until you take part in others. Please check back here weekly to see what is coming up.
All people doing a story PM me with a Basic story plot outline, A start date and list of Your Characters taking part. Thank you.
The Icarain War Story.
Gallahron has become a huge thorn in the side for Atlantis, the Sorel Throne, The Phoenix kingdom and Salem. While they have been quiet for a while, General Scirocco has now taken full command and is preparing to launch a first strike that shake everything up and and prove that Gallahorn, has been greatly underestimated. The resulting actions will spiral into a new war. Two Childhood friends Katrina and Adrolea who at one point only had each other count on will meet as enemies. And their encounters on the battle field will result in heartbreak, death and destruction on a scale will leave an impact in history.
Characters.
Atlantis forces.
Adrolea: A new recruit who is possession of the sword Caliburn, which is the Twin Sister Sword of Excalibur. And is the second inline as the Heir to the Sorel Throne. She is the great, great granddaughter of Arthur Pendragon and Lady Guinevere.
Princess Casca: The Daughter of Queen Shana and Heir to the Phoenix Throne. She has joined Atlantis to gain experience and learn more about the world before being pulled into the Icarain war.
Trovin: A new cadet who befriends Adrolea and Casca. He has a habit of being too playful at times and not taking things seriously.
Knights of Sorel.
Queen Elizabeth Maxwell: The current Queen of the Sorel Throne who pregnant with child. Despite finding her new position as Queen manageable she is still questioned for being the right pick. Most of her decisions anger the other kingdoms as she never makes it clear what her motives are.
General Astra: Despite a rocky start has actually figured out a lot of Elizabeth does things, and will play large role in the war under her command.
The Icarain Forces.
General Scirocco: A strategical mastermind who launches a first wave attack crippling a lot of kingdoms and knocking Atlantis back at least two years in it's progress. He's cunning, charming and manipulative. However his end game is still unclear at this point.
Katrina: Adrolea's childhood friend who has been with her since they were so young. Katrina is Scirocco's number two in command for the war. After Learning Adrolea is alive after thinking she has been dead for years, she feels abandoned by her and sent into a cycle of rage. Already a victim trauma most people just ignore. Katrina starts down a very dark path of which she could not return.
Isaias: An Gallahorn cadet of Icarain blood. He has shown great distain for Katrina and is waiting for her to fail in her tasks so that he will be given command. He is ruthless and takes great pleasure in killing his enemies on the battlefield.
Derreck: The sniper of the group, he's close friends with Isaias, and while he doesn't show as much dislike towards Katrina. He often supports Isaias in becoming the next squad leader.
Nicky: A member of the remaining Maxwell family that is still in the Icaraian inner circle. Her exact relation to Elizabeth is unknown. She is friends with Katrina, but starts to worry about Katrina's slowly degrading mental health with each passing battle.