[color=gray][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6qWm7nF.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/GOk4hhY.gif[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [color=EEC041][h1]Important Note[/h1][/color] We’re looking for some new players who enjoy [color=EEC041][i]long-term[/i][/color] storytelling. This roleplay has been running for [i]years[/i]. Please do not join if you do not enjoy long commitments. Breaks are absolutely fine. Real life always comes first. However, [color=EEC041]consistent communication[/color] is expected. This roleplay is largely a [color=eec041]sandbox[/color]. It is [color=eec041]character-driven[/color]. While the GMs introduce events, villains, and plots, the heart of the story comes from the choices, growth, and drama you create with your own character. We will [color=eec041]guide and plot-push[/color], but we will not handhold you. It’s up to you to develop a character deep and rich enough and to weave them into the ongoing narrative. You’re free to push your character as far into the spotlight as you want (with communication with the GMs). The GMs are here to support: to add drama, provide antagonists, spark consequences, and collaborate on arcs. But the key is [color=eec041]communication[/color]. [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hTvc3f83Ws&t=146s&ab_channel=Ma%C3%81ngelesCaroLassodelaVega[/youtube] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [h2][color=EEC041]About The Roleplay[/color][/h2] [color=EEC041]Genres:[/color] courtly romance [color=EEC041]+[/color] dark fantasy [color=EEC041]+[/color] supernatural elements [color=EEC041]+[/color] light political intrigue [color=EEC041]Setup:[/color] [b]Three kingdoms [color=EEC041](Caesonia, Varian, Alidasht)[/color] converge in Caesonia’s capital, Sorian, for a [color=EEC041]“courting season”[/color].[/b] [color=EEC041]Story thus far:[/color] begins with a ball that descends into scandal, a secret after party that no one remembers going to the next morning, and a murder that same night (Violet’s “death”). Cover-ups follow, family feuds, dinner parties, magical ceremonies resulting in trials, banquets, and a publicly arrested queen! The plot balances [color=EEC041]romance[/color] arcs with very [color=EEC041]dark undercurrents[/color] (an underground mafia, vampiric curses, witch hunting, forbidden magic). [color=EEC041]Tone:[/color] shifts between Bridgerton's glamour and drama/scheming, and minor political intrigue/supernatural dread. [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [h2][color=EEC041]Plot Summary[/color][/h2] Roses and Daggers is a courtly [color=EEC041]romance–meets–dark fantasy roleplay[/color] set in the glittering capital city of [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/The_City_of_Sorian]Sorian[/url], where the youth of three kingdoms — [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Caesonia_Kingdom]Caesonia[/url], [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Varian_Kingdom]Varian[/url], and [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Alidasht_Kingdom]Alidasht[/url] — gather for a courting season. On the surface, it’s all ballroom splendor, arranged marriages, and high society, but beneath it all lurks a [color=EEC041]dangerous mafia network, forbidden magic, and vampiric curses.[/color] The setting feels like a [color=EEC041]Victorian-inspired[/color] fantasy realm, but it’s homegrown, so you don’t need to memorize real-world history or worry about the details heavily. Please see this page for specific available technology: [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Technology]Wiki Page for Technology[/url] The story begins with a grand ball that spirals into scandal, a secret afterparty that leaves nobles with missing memories, and a shocking murder. [color=EEC041]From there, romance, betrayal, and supernatural danger collide, making every dance, dinner, and whisper possibly dangerous.[/color] In-story, [color=EEC041]about three weeks have passed[/color] since the opening ball. New players will step in as nobles arriving just in time for the [color=EEC041]second ball of the season.[/color] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [h2][color=EEC041]What's Your Role[/color][/h2] In Roses & Daggers, you step into a [color=EEC041]pre-established role[/color]: noble heirs, princes and princesses, devoted knights, scheming priests, cursed souls, witch hunters, mages, and more! Each role comes with bonds, family ties, and a sense of place in the world. This gives you more to work with from the start while at the same time remaining [color=EEC041]completely customizable[/color]. You will choose your role from one of [color=EEC041]the three great kingdoms of Eromora[/color]: Caesonia, Varian, or Alidasht [color=EEC041](see kingdom information below)[/color]. Once you choose which Kingdom you would like to represent, you will be provided with the role choices available from that Kingdom. You are also welcome to offer your character ideas and let us know your thoughts. We are happy to help you find your place. Then, once you claim your role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the GMs to build the kind of stories you want to tell. [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [hider=Maps][h2][color=EEC041]Main Map[/color][/h2] [img]https://i.imgur.com/4QofzSy.jpeg[/img] [h2][color=EEC041]Territory Map[/color][/h2] [img]https://i.imgur.com/SABptNo.jpeg[/img] [/hider] [h2][color=EEC041]The Three Kingdoms[/color][/h2] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/The_World_of_Eromora]Click here for a detailed overview[/url][/center] [hider=Caesonia][center][h3][color=EEC041]Caesonia[/color][/h3] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Caesonia_Kingdom]Click here for a detailed overview[/url][/center] [color=EEC041]Rulers:[/color] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/King_Edin_Danrose]King Edin[/url] and [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Queen_Alibeth_Danrose]Queen Alibeth Danrose[/url] [color=EEC041]Inspired by:[/color] [list] [*] English [*] Spanish [*] French [*] Irish [/list] [color=EEC041]Most Common Languages within Caesonia:[/color] [list] [*] Eromorian (English) [*] Solari (Spanish) [*] Florentin (French)[/list] [color=EEC041]Territories:[/color] [list] [*] Soralia [*] Montague [*] Vermillion[/list] [color=EEC041]The Capital: [/color] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/The_City_of_Sorian]Sorian - Click here for a wiki page[/url] [color=EEC041][h2]Caesonia at a Glance[/h2][/color] [color=EEC041]Society: [/color] Deeply conservative and patriarchal. Nobility prize decorum and hierarchy: sons are trained for rule, daughters for marriage. Women have symbolic rank but little power; men dominate law, property, and politics. [color=EEC041]Religion:[/color] The people follow the [color=EEC041]Primitus faith[/color], a pantheon led by Primitus (the Creator). [color=EEC041]Worship is rigid and public[/color], and Caesonia’s monarchy claims [color=EEC041]divine sanction[/color]: every Danrose king is said to rule by the blessing of the gods. Religion justifies the hierarchy, the execution of witches, and the belief that the royal line itself is sacred. [color=EEC041]Underbelly:[/color] Beneath Sorian’s splendor lies a thriving black market — piracy, slavery, underground fights, drugs, and forbidden magic — much of it rumored to be linked to the [color=EEC041]Black Rose syndicate.[/color] [color=EEC041]King Edin Danrose:[/color] Ruler by divine right, but infamous for his impulsiveness. He can be charming and decadent in public but behind closed doors he is erratic, quick-tempered, and prone to cruelty. Many nobles quietly fear his wrath while flattering him to his face. [color=EEC041]Queen Alibeth Danrose: [/color] Once seen as the sharp, calculating counterbalance to Edin’s chaos, Alibeth was recently arrested after Wulfric, her own son, publicly exposed her for performing a spell before him. [color=EEC041]This shocking betrayal has thrown Caesonia into turmoil, leaving the court uneasy and the monarchy’s stability in question.[/color] [color=EEC041]The Black Rose:[/color] A secretive [color=EEC041]criminal syndicate[/color] that thrives throughout Eromora. They traffic in [color=EEC041]drugs, slavery, smuggling, and forbidden magic[/color], while presenting themselves as a respectable merchant house. Led by the enigmatic [color=EEC041]Marek Delronzo[/color], the Black Rose operates from the shadows of noble society, manipulating audits, planting evidence, and silencing rivals. Their reach extends into the [color=EEC041]black market, politics, and even the court itself[/color]. [/hider] [hider=Varian] [center][h3][color=EEC041]Varian[/color][/h3] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Varian_Kingdom]Click here for a detailed overview[/url][/center] [color=EEC041]Rulers:[/color] King Alixandre Camilia and Queen Rosa Camilia [color=EEC041]Inspired by:[/color] [list] [*] Russian [*] Germanic/Central European [*] Romanian [*] Nordic [/list] [color=EEC041]Most Common Languages within Varian:[/color] [list] [*] Krasivayan (Russian) [*] Bavamen (German) [*] Norskan (Norwegian) [*] Rava (Romanian) [*] Eromorian (English) [/list] [color=EEC041]Territories:[/color] [list] [*] Brustad [*] Stravinsky [*] Krasivaya [/list] [color=EEC041]The Capital: [/color] Breoven — [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Breoven]Click here for a wiki page[/url] [color=EEC041][h2]Varian at a Glance[/h2][/color] [color=EEC041]Society: [/color] Pragmatic and stoic, with a culture that values [color=EEC041]discipline, education, and community[/color]. Town halls and public meetings keep even common voices heard, while honor and craftsmanship define noble and commoner alike. [color=EEC041]Government:[/color] The monarchy works alongside the [color=EEC041]Varian Council[/color], a body of elected representatives founded about 60 years ago. This gives Varian a [color=EEC041]constitutional flavor[/color] rare in Eromora: laws and policies are shaped by both crown and council. [color=EEC041]Religion:[/color] Rooted in myths of the [color=EEC041]Mahalla Realm[/color], a cosmic plane. Their pantheon includes deities of the sun, storms, war, and creation, as well as fae tricksters. Seasonal festivals honor these gods and reinforce the Varian ethos of balance between strength and wisdom. [color=EEC041]Economy & Culture:[/color] Known for its breweries, winter markets, and artisan crafts. Martial training and endurance sports are part of life, shaped by Varian’s rugged climate and northern terrain. [color=EEC041]King Alixandre Camilia:[/color] A kind-hearted, gentle ruler who excels as a father and husband but struggles with hard decisions. He avoids cruelty and prefers diplomacy, sometimes to a fault. Beloved for his empathy and warmth, but often seen as indecisive or too soft for conflict. [color=EEC041]Queen Rosa Camilia:[/color] The true steel of the crown. Beautiful, confident, and morally uncompromising, Rosa is respected as a wise and just ruler. Compassionate to her people yet merciless to the cruel, she is both an inspiring matriarch and a formidable political force. [color=EEC041]The Vanguard Society:[/color] A powerful, military order headquartered in Argent Bastion at Breoven. The Vanguard serves as [color=EEC041]Varian’s shield against witches and magical threats[/color]. Hunters train in combat, alchemy, magical theory, and survival before earning their Hunter’s Badge. Bound by the strict Hunter’s Code, they uphold discipline, protect innocents, and operate apolitically while reporting to the royal crown. The Society’s reach spans all Varian regions. Led by Grandmaster Eryndor Vainholt and a council of Regents, the Vanguard embodies [color=EEC041]“Humanity Above All.”[/color] [color=EEC041]The Iron Wolves:[/color] A [color=EEC041]prestigious mercenary company[/color] born in Varian’s rugged north and now feared across Eromora. The Wolves are renowned for their brutal efficiency, unmatched combat skills, and their rare integration of [color=EEC041]mages, artisans, and spies[/color] alongside warriors. Their ranks are tightly structured — [color=EEC041]Alphas[/color] at the top, with Lone Wolves, Veterans, Pack Members, and Initiates below. Recruitment is harsh, involving blood oaths, deadly trials, and loyalty tests. Every member bears the [color=EEC041]Mark of the Wolf[/color], a tattoo binding them to the pack. They are strictly [color=EEC041]contract-driven[/color]: finish the job or die trying. Neutral in politics, they work for nobles and villains alike, so long as the price is right. Public opinion is divided — some see them as necessary protectors, others as ruthless mercenaries loyal only to coin. Their creed is simple and unforgiving: [color=EEC041]“Finish the Contract.”[/color] [/hider] [hider=Alidasht] [center][h3][color=EEC041]Alidasht[/color][/h3] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Alidasht_Kingdom]Click here for a detailed overview[/url][/center] [color=EEC041]Rulers:[/color] Sultan Raif Kadir [color=EEC041]Inspired by:[/color] [list] [*] Middle Eastern [*] African [*] Asian(Indian, chinese, japanese, filipino) [/list] [color=EEC041]Most Common Languages within Alidasht:[/color] [list] [*] Kimoonese(Chinese) [*] Gazalian(Arabic) [*] Saharan(Swahili) [*] Sakuran(Japanese) [*] Haratese (Hindi) [*] Eromorian (English) [/list] [color=EEC041]Territories:[/color] [list] [*] Gazali [*] Kimoon [*] Sakha [/list] [color=EEC041]The Capital: [/color] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Genasea]Genasea - Click here for an overview[/url] [color=EEC041][h2]Alidasht at a Glance[/h2][/color] [color=EEC041]Society:[/color] A proud, wealthy, and tradition-rich culture. Known for lavish displays of power: silks, jewels, dancers, animals, and music. [color=EEC041]Family honor[/color] and loyalty to the Sultan run deep, with powerful viziers and shehzades/shehzadis (princes and princesses) each vying for influence. Public image, charm, and spectacle matter as much as raw power. [color=EEC041]Religion:[/color] [color=EEC041] Gazali Religion – The Path of Eternal Illumination[/color] A sun-and-moon pantheon faith, centered on Suna (Sun god) and Nuna (Moon goddess), who birthed elemental deities. Gazali worship emphasizes cosmic order, transformation, and life after death. [color=EEC041] Sakha Religion – The Path of the Serene Savanna[/color] A nature-anchored belief system, venerating powerful animal spirits. [color=EEC041] Kimoon Religion – The Path of the Astral Arcana[/color] A celestial, star-based faith where souls are believed to be crafted from stardust by divine constellations (the Astral Arcana). Each person is born under a zodiac-like deity, shaping their destiny and personality. They emphasize karma, reincarnation, and ancestral reverence. [color=EEC041]Economy & Culture:[/color] Famous for its [color=EEC041]caravans, exotic goods, horse breeding, and spices[/color]. Alidasht nobles flaunt their wealth in feasts and banquets, but beneath the beauty lies fierce competition between ruling families and courtiers. [color=EEC041]Sultan Raif Kadir:[/color] Charismatic and formidable, the Sultan embodies both [color=EEC041]hospitality and iron authority[/color]. He commands loyalty with a mix of charm and ruthlessness, ensuring Alidasht’s interests are always respected at court. [color=EEC041]The Kadir Family:[/color] The Sultan’s children — shehzades and shehzadis — are dazzling, ambitious, and competitive. Their charisma and boldness make them both beloved and feared in Caesonia’s court. [/hider] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [hider=Map of Sorian][img]https://i.imgur.com/D9WanHZ.jpeg[/img][/hider] [center][h3][color=EEC041]Sorian (Capital City) - Where the Story Takes Place[/color][/h3] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/The_City_of_Sorian]Click here for a detailed overview[/url][/center] [color=EEC041]Overview:[/color] Nestled at the end of a fjord, Sorian is the political and economic heart of Caesonia—the capital of both the Soralia territory and the kingdom at large. [color=EEC041]This is where a majority of the story takes place, and this is where Danrose castle is located.[/color] [color=EEC041]Atmosphere & Culture:[/color] Regal stone architecture, cobbled streets, and year-round blooming public gardens underscore its elegance. Culture is alive in museums, galleries, theaters, the prestigious Sorian University, and its famous observatory. [color=EEC041]Commerce & Trade:[/color] With a vibrant Merchant District and a scenic Boardwalk, Sorian’s port is a hub for ships carrying exotic goods and news. [color=EEC041]Governance:[/color] The city is governed by Duke Gideon Edwards and Baron Asteroth Hugonin, both loyal and formidable. Their leadership ensures the capital stays prosperous and stable. [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [hider=How Magic Works] [center][h3][color=EEC041]How Magic Works[/color][/h3] [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_in_Eromora]Click here for a detailed overview[/url][/center] In modern Eromora, [color=EEC041]magic is strictly forbidden[/color]. Centuries of witch hunts, executions, and propaganda by the [color=EEC041]Primitus Church[/color] left a deep scar on society, and today open practice is considered both [color=EEC041]heresy and treason[/color]. Anyone caught casting faces [color=EEC041]execution or imprisonment[/color], regardless of rank. For nobles, even rumors of dabbling in spells can ruin entire families. As a result, magic is rarely spoken of in polite society — it survives only in whispers, in secret Witchblood lineages, or in the hands of criminal networks like the [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/The_Black_Rose][color=EEC041]Black Rose[/color][/url]. To most, magic is a taboo subject: something feared, denied, and buried beneath layers of superstition. [color=EEC041]Origins:[/color] Magic, often called magicae, is believed by some to have been gifted to humanity by the gods through the [color=EEC041]Original Witches[/color], chosen for their purity and sense of justice. They taught magic as a tool for healing, harmony, and wisdom. Over time, others abused it for power, birthing the first [color=EEC041]Forsakers[/color] who delved into dark magic. Meanwhile, those religious or anti-magic believe it has a much more malevolent origin. [color=EEC041]How It Functions:[/color] [list] [*] [color=EEC041]Ambition fuels magic[/color] — the stronger your desires, the stronger your magicae (magical energy aura). [*] Spells require [color=EEC041]offerings and costs[/color] such as hair, blood, or emotional tolls. Misuse can sap life force, cause psychosis, or worse. Each spell has a significant price. [i]Do not cast spells not within the written books without consulting a GM. [/i] [*] Anyone can learn, but those without innate connection(witch ancestry) risk higher costs. Those with low ambition risk lower success. [/list] [color=EEC041]Witchbloods:[/color] Descendants of the Original Witches, and often long lineages of magicae users. They wield magic with less consequence, guided by strict [color=EEC041]familial codes[/color]. Witchbloods often have unique abilities such as foresight or casting without words. Straying from their codes invites curses, ruin and/or severe consequences. [color=EEC041]Dangers:[/color] [list] [*] [color=EEC041]Dark Magic[/color]: forbidden arts linked to malevolent spirits, corruption, and destruction. [*] [color=EEC041]Magicae Meltdown[/color]: stacking spells or overuse can trigger paranoia, hallucinations, or permanent madness. [*] [color=EEC041]Addiction[/color]: strong magicae (esp. red auras) can make magic impossible to stop once started. [/list] [color=EEC041]Religion & Persecution:[/color] The [color=EEC041]Primitus Church[/color] and many rulers view magic as heresy. Massive witch hunts in Caesonia scarred history, and even today, practicing magic is punishable by death in all three kingdoms. [color=EEC041]The Present Day:[/color] Magic is [color=EEC041]rare, secret, and dangerous[/color]. Witchblood families pass it down in secret. Criminal groups like the [url=https://roses-and-daggers.fandom.com/wiki/The_Black_Rose]Black Rose[/url] exploit forbidden magic for power. [/hider] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [h2][color=EEC041]What's happened thus far that my character would know about?[/color][/h2] [center][sub]The current year is 1739. The day you enter will be Ignis 10. The days of the week are the same. It will be a Wednesday. Hours, minutes, etc. are all the same. Months (In order of our months; Hibern is January, Frosamor February...etc) Hibern - 31 days Frosamor - 28 days, 29 every 4 years Ventu - 31 days Germa - 30 days Flora - 31 days Sola - 30 days Ignis - 31 days Messis - 31 days Aurea - 30 days Tenebra - 31 days Glaci - 30 days Nixe - 31 days[/sub][/center] [hider=Major Events of the RP] [b][color=EEC041]Sola 20: The Royal Ball[/color][/b] Hosted by King Edin, it welcomed the Alidasht and Varian delegations for the courting season. Then disaster struck! Duke Lorenzo Vikena stumbled late into the royal procession, allegedly causing Sultan Raif to tumble from his palanquin. The Sultan recovered his dignity and later extended an invitation to dine. Whispers spread that many nobles ended up at a mysterious afterparty that night of the ball, but curiously, none recall how they got there or what happened inside. [b][color=EEC041]Post-Ball: The Violet Shift[/color][/b] Since the ball, Lady Violet Damien appears altered with a large scar across her face. Some whisper she is “not the same” as before. [color=EEC041][b]Sola 21 (Afternoon): Attack on House Damien[/b][/color] Count Calbert Damien’s estate was brazenly attacked by a fugitive blonde woman whose face soon appeared in the Sorian papers. [color=EEC041][b]Sola 21 (Evening): The Dinner Duel[/b][/color] At the Sultan’s dinner, one of his daughters hurled a knife at Duke Lorenzo. She was swiftly sent back to the Alidasht. [color=EEC041][b]Sola 23: The Forest Ritual & Arrest of Lord Roman Ravenwood[/b][/color] Lord Roman hosted a Varian-style ceremonial gathering in Sorian Park. Attendees drank strange tonics said to open the mind. When guards arrived seeking Lady Violet Damien, Roman allegedly flew into a frenzy, attacking them. He was overpowered and now awaits trial, many calling him “possessed” or “feral.” [color=EEC041][b]Sola 25: Lord Drake Edwards’ Birthday Debacle[/b][/color] What began as a cheerful party ended in chaos when the drinks were apparently spiked. Nobles and royals alike stumbled into drunkenness. Many whisper it was a calculated move to humiliate the Edwards family. [color=EEC041][b]Sola 28:The Arrival of Kilian of the Vanguard[/b][/color] A silver-haired witch hunter strode in to King Edin Danrose's Grand Banquet, dragging a chained woman said to have enchanted the Edwards’ drinks. He declared Sorian corrupted by magic and vowed to “cleanse” the kingdom, leaving his prisoner standing before the court like a warning. Another witch hunter, named Torvi, was also present and had been called in previously by Queen Alibeth Danrose to assist. [color=EEC041][b]Sola 28:Prince Wulfric Exposes Queen Alibeth[/b][/color] Crown Prince Wulfric stunned the hall by declaring that his own mother, Queen Alibeth, had shown him magic. He described her conjuring a tablecloth’s color — minor, yet enough to brand her a witch before the court and get her arrested. King Edin denounced Alibeth as a traitor to the gods and the Danrose bloodline. He ordered her arrest and promised trial by the Church. He then praised the witch hunters, aligning Caesonia with Varian’s hardline stance against magic. With the Queen in chains and the capital crawling with witch hunters, the banquet ended in shock — and the fate of Caesonia’s monarchy feels uncertain. [/hider] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] [hider=RULES - MUST READ] [h2][color=eec041]🌹 ROSES AND DAGGERS – OFFICIAL RULES[/color][/h2] [h2][color=eec041]⚖️ GENERAL CONDUCT[/color][/h2] ✦ Respect is non-negotiable. Treat all players with kindness and maturity. ✦ No OOC drama. If a conflict arises, speak privately or bring it to the GMs. Public arguments will not be tolerated. ✦ Harassment is zero tolerance. This includes in DMs. If someone crosses boundaries, contact a GM immediately. ✦ Do not “troll” or enable bad behavior. Even if it doesn’t bother you, it may harm others. ✦ Manipulation, gaslighting, malicious lying, or any form of toxic behavior — whether toward fellow players or the GMs — will not be tolerated. ✦ This is an 18+ roleplay. Mature themes will appear — but all content must stay within RPGuild policy (see below). ✦ By joining, you consent to your character’s story continuing if you leave — via NPCing, death, or world integration. Nothing disappears without consequence. ✦ The GMs have the final say and right to remove you upon consistent or extreme rule-breaking. [h2][color=eec041]🩸 18+ THEMES[/color][/h2] ✦ NSFW Policy: No explicit sex scenes on-site. Fade-to-black or take it to PMs or the designated Discord channel. ✦ OOC Consent is required before engaging in scenes with potentially triggering content. ✦ All scenes that could trigger trauma must have a trigger warning(s) and a hider. [h2][color=eec041]📝 POSTING GUIDELINES[/color][/h2] ✦ Life happens — communicate if you need a break. We’re flexible with notice. ✦ Inactivity Policy: ➤ 7 days no post or communication = Taken out of the post rotation ✦ Read all posts that involve your character or tag you. Skimming is not acceptable. [h2][color=eec041]🧙 MAGIC & ABILITY RULES[/color][/h2] ⚔️ 1. NO POWERPLAYING Powerplaying is controlling or forcing another character’s actions, thoughts, or physical reactions without consent. All effects on another character’s body, mind, or choices must be discussed OOC and agreed upon. 🧠 2. NO METAGAMING Metagaming is using OOC knowledge IC without a justified narrative bridge. If your character hasn’t seen, heard, or been told something IC, they do not know it. 🛡 3. NO GODMODDING Godmodding includes creating overpowered, vague, or untouchable characters without running ideas through GM approval. ✨ 4. Magic Use Guidelines A. Spell Use ✦ If using a spell from an official book or source, it must be clear what it is and how it works in your post. ✦ If you wish to keep the spell’s effects secret from the audience, you must DM the GMs. ✦ Any supernatural mechanic not from an official book must be approved by GMs. DM the GMs with the following: — What it does — How it works — Its limitations — Who it affects If you do not have approval, the ability cannot be used in posts that affect others. [h2][color=eec041]🤝 CONSENT & GM SUPPORT[/color][/h2] ✦ All narrative impact on other characters requires OOC consent. ✦ GM approval is required for magical mechanics that influence others or the world. ✦ GMs may review collabs or scenes if requested by another player. ✦ If you see powerplaying, metagaming, godmodding, unapproved mechanics, or any rulebreaking: Bring it to a GM. You won’t be punished for being honest. [h2][color=eec041]💂 USE OF GUARDS AND NPCS: [/color][/h2] Any significant actions taken by castle guards — including arrests, interference, law enforcement, or acting on behalf of nobility — must be cleared with a GM. Guards are part of the world’s official power structure and must act in accordance with kingdom laws and narrative logic. Minor flavor use is fine (e.g., "the guards opened the door"), but anything beyond basic background interaction requires GM approval to ensure consistency and fairness. This goes for world NPCs making major moves as well. [/hider] [img]https://i.imgur.com/emmZpAO.png[/img] If [color=eec041]you’re interested in joining[/color], please let me know which kingdom you are considering for your character's origin. Quick note: We will [color=eec041][b]not[/b][/color] be accepting any royals for [b]Caesonia[/b]; however, we are very interested in [color=eec041]royals[/color] for the [color=eec041]Alidasht and Varian[/color] Kingdoms. From there, I’ll DM you and help you choose a character role to apply for that matches your preferences. Since the RP has been running for years and we’re well over 100+ IC pages, I know it can look overwhelming at a glance. However, much of what's there is not information you will need to know. I will make sure to streamline everything you actually need. You’ll only get the information relevant to [color=eec041]your kingdom, your role, and the parts of the story your character would reasonably know.[/color] [color=eec041][b]Once you’ve picked your kingdom, I’ll send you(as soon as possible™) :[/b][/color] [color=eec041]✦[/color] A short survey to get an idea of your interests. [color=eec041]✦[/color] A curated list of customizable roles that fit what you want (Note: I may try to match you with siblings to give you a story to bounce off of with your permission). [color=eec041]✦[/color] Brainstorming help [color=eec041]We are currently wrapping up an evening scene. Also, I am finalizing the roles. Please note that you may not receive information immediately. However, I will be available daily for questions. So, please, if you are interested, let me know which kingdom you like.[/color] [/center] [/color]