Rules

[Promise Broken]

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GENERAL RULES :

I. Adult content is allowed.
This includes language and graphic content (sex, gore, etc). However!
DO NOT GO OVERBOARD. Even though we allow it, please keep it to a minimum. We are allowing it to maintain a sense of adult reality, but there is no need to be dirty and sick about it just because you can.

II. Powerplaying, Godmodeling, and Metaplaying are big NO NO's.
Powerplaying (PP) is when you make a move of power. You say something is happening (an example would be for you to say: "I struck his side with my sword and watched as he began to bleed profusely..."). This is not allowed without the visible consent of the other player. Godmodeling (GM) is when you model your character 'off God'. Or 'Off Perfection', you make them the best (an example might be that your character 'always' evades a devestating or harmful blow). This is not allowed. Metaplaying (MP) is where a character knows something, before the character is told that something. Knowing another's name without being introduced in character is an example, and knowing what the other is thinking and feeling is another. This is not allowed, unless there is a subplot where your character already knows the other.
as explained by Erif Tserof of Indigo Sea

III. Be respectful to others.
Be courteous and respectful towards EVERYONE. Not just staff & friends. This is a game, nothing in IC should be taken offensively OOC, likewise you should be polite to everyone. Being rude just for the sake of it is intolerable.

IV. This rpg is a high-intermediate to advanced rpg.
Anyone can create an account, but if you just don't have the necessary writing skills to compete in an advanced you should maybe consider looking somewhere else.

V. Advertising without permission (aka, spamming) is not permitted in the Cbox or on the boards.
We have no problem with affiliating. We will affiliate with anyone. Just please leave a short description of your board and your mini banner code in the Advertising Board. If you leave an add, our banner must be present on your site as well.

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RULES ON JOINING :

I. You must be a registered member of Alraënia in order to play.
We encourage that you use a valid email when you register, as you will receive an activation code. We also send important notifications via email, so it may be of benefit to you to use one you actually check.

II. Any NEW characters must be accepted by a staff member before they may begin playing among the boards.
Characters will be accepted/declined and sorted into the elemental region that suits them best. (example, if a character has magics that relate to fire, they will be sorted into the allegiance of the fire nation).
This is merely a screening process that we use to make sure that all characters are appropriate for the site and that the player meets the standards of a high-intermediate to advanced RPG. Members who already have one accepted character on the site, may choose to leave out a sample post for the new character. If you choose to do this, you must be willing to reveal your other characters to a staff member if they ask you.

III. Please fill out the joining template completely when creating your character.
Describe your character exactly like you see them, including descriptive appearances and personality. Make your characters deep and developed, and explain them in a way that allows the reader to see them like you do. Leave nothing to be assumed. PAINT A PICTURE WITH WORDS.

IV. Only one character per account.
This helps keep us organized as we like to sort all new characters into catagories that correspond with their elements.

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CHARACTER RULES AND REQUIREMENTS :

I. Characters may not be all powerful.
That includes complete immortality (immunity from death, inculding natural and premature), extreme shapeshifter abilities (power to change into ANY form without weakness, or limit), etc. A character may still be strong and powerful, but everyone must have some weakness or another that makes them vulnerable & defeatable. More details on defining the "all powerful" continue below.

II. Natural immortality is permitted.
Natural immortality... means a character will not die of old age. However, complete immortality is a big no no. Afterall, if something can't die... well that just takes the fun out of fighting. ^_^

III. The ability to shapeshift must be limited in some way or another.
You can accomplish this by limiting the number of shifts they can do by one or two, or maybe even a small handful; or you may even add limiting/restricting rules to their abilities--like they can't take on a form unless they come into contact with the animal... that sort of thing. If you are questionable about whether a shifting ability would be allowed, don't hesitate to PM a staff member and ask. ^_^

IV. No Dragon-type characters may have the ability to breath fire AND fly.
This is to avoid any unfair advantages as both flying and breathing fire are formidable on their own. If you are dead set on having a fire-breathing winged dragon, then please create some limitations that reduce the formidability of one ability or the other, and MSG a staff member for approval.

V. Flat out "mind-reading" is not allowed.
You are not allowed to "hear" the thoughts of other characters, as this borders on metaplaying. However, though I would prefer if mind-reading was left out all together, I do consider supernatural perceptiveness (like a 6th sense) an acceptable ability. So, I am willing to see what members have in mind, and if you create the power with limitations I might accept it. Just, if you choose to have a power similiar to mind reading, be prepared to talk to me about it if I see something I'm not sure of or don't really think should be.

VI. Creating a Carbon copy of other characters from movies, books, etc. is not allowed.
Please don't "copy" a favorite character that already exist elsewhere (in a movie, anime series, manga, ect.) You can use them as a blue print, but please still make them your own. Develope different histories, slightly differenent personalities, or whatever, but please... please... don't copy a pre-existing character exactly as everyone knows them to be. It's not original.

VII. When accepted, new characters will be sorted into an elemental nation according to where we feel the character best fits.
We determine this by considering your character's race/breed and the magical qualities that they pocess. So if you have water-type abilities, you can probably count on being placed in water.
Also, you may not have multiple types of magic. Please stick to one typical genre of your choice, whether its water, earth, fire, wind, or some other type of element (ice, darkness, etc.).
If you really want your character to have more than one--perhaps a result of a crossing between two different elemental parents--then MAKE SURE one type is minor, weak, or insignificant.

VIII. Keep the following in mind when creating your character--especially if there is a specific nation you want to shoot for.
If you create any of the below character types listed, you will most likely be sorted into an alliegence with one of the four gods.

• Humans (with or without Magic) - Creations of the God of Earth
  
• Elves - Creations of the Goddess of Water
  
• Dragon's without wings, with the ability to breath fire - Creations of the God of Fire
  
• Dragon's without the ability to breathe fire, with wings - Creations of the Goddess of Wind
  

If you have a specific preference to which corner of he world you would like to belong to, then you should create your character with certain aspects to them that would relate to one of the four elements. Don't worry, I'm not stupid - and I can get a basic idea of where you want to go, if you forge your character well.

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AGING :

I. Characters age by 1 year every Spring.
Members will be noted of the necessary change by both PM and email. You must modify you character's age if it is stated in your stats post.
If your character is immortal, and you have an unspecified amount of years mentioned on your profile stats, then you do not need to worry about the age change.

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RULES on INTERCOURSE and OFFSPRING :

I. Remember, adult content is allowed.
This includes mildly graphic intercourse. However, DO NOT go overboard! You should be able to keep it vague, without sparing details (focus on emotions & thoughts rather than physical actions). We do reserve the right to consider something "too graphic" and such posts/threads may then be censored by a staff member.

II. No "same-sex" relationships allowed.
It's just kind of strange and, in my opinion, not right... so no homosexual relationships, please.

II. After intercourse, you must alert the admin.
This is to provide a random aspect to the conception and birth.
An Online Randomizer will be used to determine general stats such as whether or not a child was conceived, the general appearance of hair & eye color, and the gender. Anything else, such as developed personality, magical characteristics, etc. are up to the parents.
NOTE: back in the day, contraceptives did not really exist. So if a couple has intercourse, they must assume the risk that the woman may get pregnant.
ALSO: A child will not be conceived everytime a couple "does it." Like in reality a conception may not occur at all, a miscariage might occur, and/or the child could be still born or have deformities and handicaps. Don't expect a perfect happy baby everytime.

III. Women must carry the baby for 3 seasons before giving birth.
Since we don't actually go through a month system, we will estimate nine months to be approximately three seasons. So if you conceived a child in the Spring, you would be able to give birth come Fall of that year.

IV. Children may be played off a parent's account up until they are 7 years of age.
After that, one of the parent players must create a seperate account to hose that child character. One of the parents may choose to play the offspring, or you may opt to have an audition thread put up to give someone else the opportunity to play it. (this audition thread would of course, then by judged by you, you would make your own rules, etc. You can msg me if this it he option you wish to choose, and I can give you more info from there.)
Or, you may even already have someone in mind who is going to take over the role. It's wholly up to you.
NOTE: children age like everyone else. 1 year, each spring.

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POST REQUIREMENTS :

I. Quality over Quantity.
Yes, we do have a minimum word count required in all IC posts. However, we can understand lack of muse, and we can relate to when you just don't have much to respond to. Therefore, we do value quality over quantity. A small post with magnificant writing style is better than a large post that's written like crap.

II. No one sentence posts.
I want full paragraphs, with detail and interest. Make the situation really come alive, with detail and description; mention things like what's around you around you, your character's thoughts, their emotions, their feelings, their assumptions. Make it good and interesting. Leave nothing to be assumed, describe it all so that a reader can easily image the situation & actions of your character.

III. Minimum of 200 - 300 words required in "in-character" posts.
Each post must contain between 200 - 300 words. If you want to check to see how many words you have posted in one post, you can copy and paste your post into the Word Count box at the top of the screen and it will tell you how many words are in your post. Do NOT include the UBBC codes when you paste it into the word box, because the word count will count them as well.

IV. I've said it before and I'll say it again, "Paint a Picture with Words".
if nothing comes to mind and you don't think your'e up to par, then you can take a look at the RP guide, it is very helpful, and gives some helpful ideas. If you have no muse, I can understand, but please... I'd rather you wait to post until you have muse than have you post something that is only a few sentences.

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SPECIAL CHARACTERS :

Special Characters

Obviously in this type of RPG, the Plot and History require some specific types of characters. The ones needed for this RPG include:

• Gifted Souls - ^{4 gifted souls will be chosen overall. One for Earth, one for Fire, one for Water, and one for Wind. Gifted souls are certain individuals that have been given the powers of their patron god/ goddess to use and mold at will. Using this power they are given command over all those who live beneath the alliance of their Patron god/goddess.}
  
• The Redeemer - ^{This is the most important part. This is one individual who will be granted every power of every element. They are the one who will be destined to settle peace to the realm. And reunite the four corners of the world, thus bringing the earth back to balance.}
  

The one status type,Gifted Souls, are given to only certain individual players, who can really impress me with their RP style. These are important parts that help keep the plot alive. Those who are interested in trying to gain status types for their characters such as the above, need to audtition for it - to prove to me... they are capable.

The status of Redeemer is different however. This will go to one individual and this is going to be a very trying audition to win. I will choose only the best RPer, I feel fit to take responsibilty as the status of Redeemer. If you are chosen for this part, consider it a grand acheivement. And note, I will not choose someone simply because they are the only one auditioning. The redeemer will remain up for audition and possible out of play, until I find someone suitable for the part.

((Read History and Plot - for more info about the above))

Auditioning

I'm not going to just give important powers, significant to the plot, to just anyone. I want to make sure that they go to good RPers who will play it well and keep the plot alive, and help develope it more deeply. If you wish to audition for any of the above status, or Redeemer then go to the audtioning board, there are more details there.

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When you type up your character's stats, please include the following at the bottom of your post in blue text: (don't ask why, just do it)

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