New to Giralda, I see. Well, it takes all sorts around here. Take that shifty-eyed weasel by the fire.
Oh, he acts looks like a simple merchant, peddling meager wares, but watch what you say around him. The Empire’s got ears everywhere...
See those two there? They seem all chummy now, but that’s only because Var is trying to convince Jarek to desert the navy in Thisbē and join
those lawless bastards who sail from the Spice Isles. I’m sure that one will kill the other before the week is out, once they’ve got what they want from each other.
Then there’s always the usual mercs; bastards who’d happily kill their own mothers for a coin. Oh, they say those twins from Brelan aren’t so bad,
but a merc is a merc, and money is all they see.
At least there're no damned elves here tonight. One got uppity last month when I insisted the
bastard slept in the stables. A damn generous offer for a half-breed, if you ask me!
Mind yourself if you head into the Wilds. It’s full of things that
would happily eat you and shit you out without a second thought. Even the people who hunt those things are more beast than civil.
Anyway stranger,
what'll it be: a room, or a drink?
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CURRENT MONTH: AUREL, 762
This month marks the transition from the scorching sun of summer to the cooling of autumn. The night skies become more magnificent as shooting stars are more frequent, and auroras dance across the horizon. Aurel is a time of harvest when the farmers gather the crops that cannot withstand the upcoming heavy rains of Nandir.
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December 2021 Soft hiatus - have a safe, warm, and minimally dysfunctional holiday season!
[attr="class","clearance-header"]how do i switch between accounts?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]This is actually very simple both on the computer and on your phone. From a computer, there is a small bar at the bottom right of your screen, click the first button with two little people and an arrow. From your phone, scroll all the way to the bottom and click DASHBOARD. Then, simply select the character you're switching to or follow the instructions to create a new account. Proboard's guide here.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]do I need prior forum-based roleplay experience to join?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Not at all! We welcome all skill levels of players. (:
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]am i able to roleplay if i don't have great spelling or grammatical skills?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Definitely. We understand that people are coming from all different walks of life and have no problem helping you along the way. If admin notice serious and frequent grammatical or sequencing issues, we'll let you know. We have a board set up for writing help here.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]what does ooc stand for?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]OOC stands for "out of character." If someone is posting OOC, that means they are posting as themselves and it is not related to the story. For example: "OOC: Sorry for the lack of posts, my internet has been on the fritz." Typically we try not to post OOC in the story threads, and will have a separate thread for that.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]what do ic and ig stand for?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Opposite of OOC, IC stands for "in character". Similarly, IG stands for "in game". Whenever you are role playing you are considered to be IC and everything that happens to characters is IG.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]what happens if i have an issue with another player?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]We hope that we don't have many conflicts with others in the group, but if a situation should arise that you can't resolve with another player simply with yourselves - please tell one of the admin. We are more than happy to mediate conflicts and help figure out how we can make this the best board for everyone.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]can i be a mod?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]With eventual growth, we may be in need of moderators in the future. However, right now we are managing the board ourselves. Suggestions/input are always welcome, but please don't harass us for a staff position. We will give everyone a fair chance to apply for any staff positions that may open up.
[attr="class","clearance-header"]who or what is kismet?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Kismet is a staff roleplay account that will be used to enhance stories by introducing random events. Examples: storm clouds appearing, a creature attack, a guard arresting your character, discovery of a magic item, etc. [break][break] Should your thread get a little stale, please feel free to PM Kismet or post in the Member Service forum to request Kismet's help in getting things moving again.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]what are playbys and face-claims?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]A play-by (pb for short) is the visual representation of a character. Most often this will be a celebrity or a model, due to the wealth of pictures and gifs available. PBs are not required on this site, however, if you choose not to use one, you will be required to include an in-depth description of your character's appearance in their profile. Face claims regard the act of taking a play-by out of the pool of available faces. Failure to stake your claim means that someone else can absolutely take that face. Post your claims here so you don't lose your face!
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]can i play a race that is unlisted?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Message the admin team to discuss the race you are interested in playing. Include as much detail as possible or provide a detailed reference so the staff may make an informed decision. The most likely outcome is that an exception will be made on the basis that the character originates from outside of Giralda. In some cases, the proposed race may be added as a permanent option.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]how long will it take for my character to be approved for roleplay?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Complete profiles will be edited and approved within a week of posting. Please create what we like to call a "bare bones" profile on your board within 7 days of your first in-game post. This should include general information such as name, race, homeland, and whatever other basic information would be useful for players to know right away. We expect a full profile to be complete within 30 days of your first in-game post. Should you be unable to complete the full profile within 30 days, your face claim will be released, and you will be suspended from posting in-character until it is completed. [break]Please note that magic cannot be used until the profile is complete and approved by staff.
[attr="class","clearance-header"]how do i tag someone in a post?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]Simply write @user (their actual username, NOT the display name -- see profile for user if you don't know it offhand) and it will tag that person, sending them a notification. Alternatively, click on the toolbar icon featuring the @ symbol and a vague person shape to search for the person you are trying to tag.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]what is the policy on mature content?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]We require that all mature content be presented "tastefully". If there is any question in your mind about your post, please consult the staff about it. If it is relevant to the story line and is not offensive, go ahead and post it. Keep in mind that others are reading at school, work, or in the company of others as well. The main thing, though, is that Proboards is very strict about sexual content. Please don't get the site shut down. If you'd like to get particularly graphic, please hide it under a spoiler tag (the little smiley shushing), take it to pm, or off-site altogether.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]how is plagiarism handled?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]The DHP does not support plagiarism of any kind. Posts that are found to have been lifted from another story/book/roleplay/etc will result in a staff warning and immediate modification. We understand that you may get ideas from shows or books that you like, which is fine, but please do not use someone else's exact original work. Repeated offences will minimally result in suspension and eventually reach permanent banning from the site.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]what are god-moding and power-playing?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]God-moding is when you make your character god-like. Meaning: invincible, immortal, all-knowing, all-powerful, perfect at everything, and so on. Power-playing is when you make characters that do not belong to you do something without the permission of the character's owner.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]how are character deaths handled?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]You decide when your character dies. Power-playing and god-moding are prohibited. Even though you control when your character dies, make sure you're keeping it as realistic as possible in this setting. Some exceptions may apply, depending on the circumstances of the game or the initial parameters of the thread.
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[attr="class","clearance-header"]how do you roll the die?
[attr="class","clearance-content"]After opening up a full reply (not just a quick one) and starting your post, you decide you are using magic and therefore need to roll the die. If you look up to the toolbar you'll find the die plugin as the third button from the right (the die) inbetween the inbed (</>) and spoiler buttons (shush emoji). When you are done with your post, it will populate the rolled number(s). Reference your miniprofle for a success roll or check the character tracker links below. [break][break]