[hider=General Rules][hr][hr][h3][b][i][color=ff0000][center]☆ Rules ☆[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [color=ff0000]*Rules are enforced and you will be removed if you break them.[/color][list][*][i][b]Applications: [/b][/i][list][*]Post the CS in the OOC for review. 
[*]Change the color code to a unique one (i.e. not in use by a current character). Please try to avoid colors that are very similar to the eye as well. 
[*]Choose a faceclaim for your character that is not currently in use - if you're not sure if someone is using that FC, ask the GM. Faceclaims must be real life images - not drawings.
[*]The GM can refuse a concept for any reason, yet will generally work with you to fix up the character until they can be accepted.
[*]Talk to the GM if you want your character to have established connections (i.e. if this were a Harry Potter RP and you wanted to be Fudge's goddaughter, talk to the GM in advance for approval). 
[*]GM approved character sheets should be posted in a hider in the Char tab.
[*]The GM will check posting history / previous RPs - you've been warned. 
[*]Once CS's are approved, relation sheet will go up and must be completed and added to CS
[*]Under Extras in your CS please post a link to a post you have done in the past to show you have read the rules. If You submit a CS without this it may be declined.
[*]Special - To New Comers To The Guild - Pm The Gm for a tid bit to add under extras instead[/list]
[*][i][b]Post Content[/b][/i][list][*]No use of racial slurs in posts. Sure, you may be playing a racist white guy from the 1950s, so just use asterisks - you'll convey the same idea.
[*]Nudity needs to be run by the GM before posting. In [i]general[/i], this is PG-13 when it comes to romance, sexual interactions, exposure, and so forth... Violence wise, anything goes. This can get gross.
[*]Fade to black for things that verge into the area of smut/other taboo subjects. Seriously. Your post will be deleted otherwise.
[*]The world and NPCs and events are controlled by the GM. If the GM says it's raining, then it's raining. Results will be randomized per [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/139808-gming-201-randomization-world-narratives-lla]dice mechanics[/url].[/list]
[*][b][i]Posting & General Behavior[/i][/b][list][*]Follow all of the rules of the forum - they're the law of the land. 
[*]If you need an extension or you're struggling - or even if you just aren't certain what to do - please reach out to the GM! Communication is key.
[*]All posts are backed up on the back up forum after they have been posted - the GM will provide the link for this forum. It only takes a few seconds and it ensures all your hard work is preserved! 
[*]You must post once every 7 days - once your last post on RPG reads as [i]8 days ago[/i] you will be removed from the RP.
[*]If you need an extension, ask!! Extensions should be requested no matter than when your last post reads as [i]6 days ago[/i]. If an emergency comes up on day 7, of course come and talk to us - we'll be more than happy to work something out. It's very rare that an extension request is denied.
[*]You may NOT copy and paste something from someone else's post and add it to your own. This includes dialogue.
[*]Minimal 2 posts between your last
[*]No editing posts without GM approval. 
[*]Each post should include two well developed paragraphs (please don't make me define how many sentences are in a paragraph. If they're long sentences, then sure 5 is fine - if they're shorter, maybe 15 is best). 
[*]Read all posts! Seriously, people are reading yours so spread the love and read theirs!
[*]No tagging for interactions in your post - people use this as a crutch usually to get away with not reading everything.[/list][*][b][i]Other[/i][/b]:[list][*]Character deaths will happen, no one is safe - it will be randomized and you will be notified when your death approaches. (This does not mean you are out of the RP, it will mean however you need to make a new character should you wish to continue - I recommend having Back Up Characters Ready)
[*]The GM reserves the right to make decisions as to how much additional time, if any, will be granted to post if the forum is glitching. A week to post is plenty of time even if the forum glitches a day or two. But usually, I do tend to be pretty generous about it...
[*]Rules and character sheet will be added to and changed as need be depending on problems or points that come up.
[*]Under Extras in the CS also mention your favorite wizard so I know you at least skimmed this...
Check the discord chat once a day. Invite will be provided by the GM.[/list]
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[hider=Rules on NPCs][hr][hr][h3][b][i][color=ff0000][center]☆ Claimed NPCs ☆[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
	In this RP, there will be situations where it makes sense for you to have either a [i][u]Minor NPC[/u][/i] or a [i][u]Major NPC[/u][/i].

	A Major NPC is consistently RPed for a given part of an arc. For example, Thalia Maehers and Richard Laine are examples of major NPCs. They were consistently RPed each update from their arrival to the Castle after the coronation to the end of the day. However, they would not be full PC's as they are intended to only make a small appearance in the arc. If they were present for more than 50% of the arc with no intended leaving point, they would have to be converted into full PC's. 

	A Minor NPC will pop up at various points during the arc and will not always be actively RPed for. Good examples of  Minor NPC would be Cuyler and Lyra's Night Transformers. Minor NPC's do not need a color code and have a smaller CS that needs to be filled out (like significantly shorter. Takes only a minute). If a Minor NPC is consistently RPed for 10 posts in a row, they MUST be converted to either a Major NPC or a PC. 

[color=ed145b]*** A major NPC will get their own post in the CS tab. A minor NPC will be added into your post for an existing character that they are most associated with. For example, Thia would go under Cuyler's post. ***[/color]

[hider=Major NPC CS][code][hider=Character Name - Major NPC]
[hr.][hr.][h1][b][i][color=???][center]Character Name[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h1]
[center][img]Character Image[/img][/center]
[hr.][hr.][h3][b][i][color=???][center]Character Summary[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][color=???]Name:[/color][/b] Full Name
[b][color=???]Darke Name:[/color][/b] ~GM will tell you what this is~
[b][color=???]Age:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Birthday:[/color][/b] Day Month Only
[b][color=???]Gender:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Position:[/color][/b] 
[hr.][hr.][h3][b][i][color=???][center]Appearance[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][color=???]Height:[/color][/b]
[b][color=???]Weight:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Build:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Eyes:[/color][/b]
[b][color=???]Hair:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Skin Tone:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Tattoos/Scars/Piercings:[/color][/b] Only put what is visible

[hr.][hr.][h3][b][i][color=???][center]Psychology[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[i][color=???][center]Positive Trait * Negative Trait[/center][/color][/i]

[b][color=???]Personality:[/color][/b] 
	Minimal Two Paragraphs 
[hr.][hr.][h3][b][i][color=???][center]History[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
	Minimal three developed paragraphs. 

[hr.][hr.][h3][b][i][color=???][center]Abilities[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*]Any prominent abilities they have
[*]Things they specialize in[/list]
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[hider=Minor NPC CS][code][hider=Character Name - Minor NPC]
[hr.][hr.][h1][b][i][color=ed145b][center]Character Name[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h1]
[center][img]Character Image - Optional [/img][/center]
[hr.][hr.][h3][b][i][color=ed145b][center]Character Overview[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][color=ed145b]Name:[/color][/b] Name they will be referred by - could be a false name, their real name, whatever.
[b][color=ed145b]Darke Name:[/color][/b] ~GM will tell you what this is~
[b][color=???]Age:[/color][/b] Can be exact or approximate (i.e. 27 or late 20s, both work)
[b][color=???]Gender:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Position:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=???]Summary:[/color][/b] Min one paragraph describing who the NPC is
[b][color=???]Extras:[/color][/b] Anything else you want to note
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[i][b][color=ed145b]Limits on NPC's:[/color][/b][/i][list][*]You can have up to three major NPC's at any given time 
[*]You can have up to seven minor NPC's associated with any given character a time
[*]Just because you can have that many does NOT mean the GM will approve additional ones. I will be taking into account your ability to RP them effectively / need (i.e. someone running a Witch Coven will be more likely to be approved for a bunch of minor NPC's, while someone playing an Alchemie Apprentice will need a good reason to have a ton.
[*]At the start of each arc, you'll have a chance to "retire" any NPC's. Contact the GM if you wish to do this.
[*]NPC's are not immune to death. In fact, they have higher chances than the PC's. You've been warned.[/list][/hider]
[hider=Book One: Witch War OOC][hr][hr][center][img]https://s22.postimg.cc/j4snfzsy9/c68815c33b07e04bab7183ecd416b279.png[/img][hr][img]https://i.postimg.cc/FRNDMd8L/darke-magyk.jpg[/img][/center][hr][hr][h3][b][i][color=10A133][center]Premise[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
	In a world similar to our own in many ways and entirely different in many more, there stands the Castle. Located in what is known as the Small Wet Country Across the Sea, the Castle's walls were constructed to keep the [b]Darke[/b] of the forest at bay. Witches, werewolves, and other creatures had been preying on the Castle's inhabitants, stealing children in their beds and causing many tragedies. But with the construction of the moat and the One Way Bridge, the citizens could rest easy. They, and their Queen, were safe. 

	Hotep-Ra introduced [b]Magyk[/b] to the Castle, creating marvelous sites such as Wizard Tower and Wizard Way, as well as teaching those with [b]magykal[/b] talent to hone their skills. [b]Magyk[/b] is much more than science that we do not yet understand; it can be studied, it can be harnessed, and it can be used. With the ExtraOrdinary Wizard leading the Ordinary Wizards, there was peace in the Castle and prosperity. Witches, werewolves, chimeras, and the like were kept at bay. Trade that came in from the Port brought new treasures, decorating the Long Walk of the Palace. 

	But in a world where [b]Magyk[/b] is real and vibrant, the problems we face become only more complex. The eldest daughter of Queen Meliscente, Princess Valda, was [b]CradleSnatched[/b] by witches when she was very young. And while Queen Meliscente had other children, it was only recently that her eldest child was rescued and returned to the castle, over a decade later. There was much celebrating that MidSummer Feast Day, as Valda became the Crown Princess, next in line for the throne. The Royal Family of the Castle, with the throne inherited by a matriarchal system, had long been loved by the people.

	Or of course, so it seemed. Under a month ago, Queen Meliscente had fallen extraordinary ill, with no[b] Physik[/b] or [b]Magyk [/b]being able to revive her. She had been on a trip to the Land of Long Nights, meeting with officials in order to discuss trade and relations before the Big Freeze set in. While her subjects were informed her death was caused by an unfortunate illness she caught on her trip, some believe that [b]Darke Magyk[/b] killed the Queen. Among them is the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Arya Rincewind. 

	But amongst this [b]Darkenesse[/b], life goes on. They grieve for the loss of their beloved queen, but Crown Princess Valda will become Queen soon enough. Her [b]Journey[/b], a rite of passage all Crown Princesses undergo once their mother has passed, has been completed. Witch Covens look on with apprehension at Valda's impending coronation, knowing that Valda's Coven will gain immense prestige with a Witch Queen on the throne. Young children still flock to Wizard Tower, little hopefuls just dying for an Ordinary Wizard to catch a glimpse of them and appoint them as their Apprentice. [b]Alchemie[/b] slowly grows more and more influential in the castle, with now four Alchemists working in Alchemie Way. Scribes craft new, elaborate Live Maps that reflect the movement of each being within the Castle walls. 

	Yet make no mistake, my dears. Something wicked this way comes.[/hider]
[hider=Book Two: Chaos Reigns OOC][hr][hr][center][img]https://s22.postimg.cc/6xwhnyhtt/8feea9672d571d4eceb088fcf045e88c.png[/img][hr][img]https://s22.postimg.cc/70gdb3ba9/515825b89f004f9.jpg[/img][/center][hr][hr][h3][b][i][color=ed145b][center]☆ Premise ☆[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
	Without the [b]Darke[/b], there cannot be [b]Lyte;[/b] one must always follow the other. No one knows this bitter truth better than the residents of the Castle, located in the Small Wet Country Across the Sea. After Nera Hawthorn, a Port Witch, had been exposed as the murderer of Queen Meliscente and her husband, Fendrel Silvers, the Castle enjoyed what many called the beginning of a new Silver Age. 

	Relations with the Eastern SnowPlains had been mostly restored, thanks to Emperor Taj bringing the head of the Port Witch, Malekith Darkling, and convincing Empress Astris he had been responsible for the death of Princess Snaera and Grand Magician Peter Wylie. Of course, the fate of their late emperor continues to be a mystery, one which several messengers from the country indicate that they are pushing for the Castle to become involved in. Empress Astris is placing blame with the Land of Long Nights and it seems the two countries may go to war. 

	For the witches, the devastating war between the Port Witch Coven and the Wendron Witches was thought to be the worst that could happen. Many [b]Magyk[/b] users find themselves fainting in the use of [b]Charms[/b] or spells - witches and wizards alike. The Sick Ward at Wizard Tower is filled with [b]Magyk[/b] users from all walks of life. Some have fallen into comas - others are not so lucky. Despite Arya's best efforts to find a cure through [b]Physik[/b], nothing can alleviate these symptoms. The only clue as to a cure for this [b]Sickenesse[/b] points towards the [b]Queste[/b], a dangerous journey that has killed all but one ExtraOrdinary Apprentice who undertook it. 

	And out of the ashes has come a far more powerful Fleur La Mallificium, proclaiming herself to be a Witch Messiah and ready to receive all witches in the area to unite under a one true coven. Those at Wizard Tower look on with apprehension, having never seen such a unified group of witches ever before - and some fear that if they are not careful, the so called One True Coven will cause even Wizard Tower to fall. [/hider]
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