Character Sheet FAQ (New Players Please Read)

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How to Ask an ST for Moderation This is pulled from Caelum's Scrapbook, and is a fine example. Disclaimer: Reposting first and second examples with a brand new third example at the bottom. Scroll down if you want the freshest. (So fresh and so clean, clean.) Example the First: You want a gnosis thread! The Wrong Way Hi! Jane needs a gnosis mark from Ivak. Will you mod the thread for me? The Right Way Hi! Jane needs a gnosis mark from Ivak. Do you have time to mod the thread for me? I am leaning toward making her a Zaital due to x, y and z reason, but I understand that is ultimately the mod’s call which Azenth family she fits best. Below I have included links to applicable threads which demonstrate why Jane would attract Ivak’s attention. The summary is that Jane has done x, y and z. Jane’s character goals are liberating the rats in Ravok and, of course, Ivak Himself. (If applicable -) This will be Jane’s second gnosis mark from Ivak. Here is a link to her first Ivak gnosis thread as moderated by ST Awesome. It has been over a year since that thread was begun and you may peruse the attached links for the required ten in the interim proving she has been a faithful and active Azenth. Thank you for your time and consideration, Jane’s Player. In Conclusion You need to take as much time and effort in your mod request as you expect the mod to take in it. - - - ST Reach Around: II Example the Second: you want a training thread! The Wrong Way Hi! Bill needs training in long sword. Can you help me out? The Right Way Hi! Bill needs training in long sword and as he is already at Competent level with 42 XPs, an Expert or higher in Long Sword is required to teach him. I am aware that we are not allowed to write NPCs with an Expert or higher in any skill without ST permission. May I self moderate the NPC John Doe at Awesome Armory for training purposes in a thread? OR Do you have time to moderate an NPC long sword expert for me? Thank you! Bill’s Player. In Conclusion We do not have an abundance of STs and, as such, those we do have are often overloaded with modded threads. There are things that require a modded thread, but of those that do not require a modded thread are: training threads job threads Training Threads – An NPC must have a higher skill level than your PC in order to teach them. However, most STs do not require you to gain permission to self mod your own training thread unless the NPC is an expert or higher in a skill or the NPC you wish to use is city-owned instead of made up out of your head. In those circumstances, you have options other than asking your local ST to mod. They are: Gain permission to self mod Ask a friend to apply to the HD for permission to guest mod for you Job Threads – It is not required to have a job thread in order to obtain employment. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule from city to city and job to job; however, ask your DS if you need a modded thread to gain employment. A lot of the time you don’t. Yes, I’m stressing minimizing the number of modded threads you request from STs. This is because there are plenty ST modded threads which are required and necessary and not enough STs to go around. Of course, it’s flattering that you want to write a thread with an ST because so many of them are awesome; but don’t make the ST feel bad when, because they have a zillion modded threads going already, others to grade, plots to build, development to develop, they have to put you off or turn you down. - - - ST Reach Around: III Example the Third: You want to go on an adventure! The Wrong Way Hi! I’m bored and Lola needs something exciting to do. Will you mod a quest for me? The Right Way Hi! I’ve been struggling with getting Lola’s primary character plot off the ground/furthered. Her ultimate goal is to become the Pressorah of Ahnatep which leads to her secondary goals – presently the acquirement of what I would love to be some snazzy political secret buried in the catacombs beneath Dira’s temple. I need help figuring out the details what she can potentially learn that will, hopefully, result in her having leverage to blackmail Sinister Dude. Do you have time to help me figure out the best way to go about this? Your ideas are welcome. Thanks! Lola’s Player. In Conclusion STs do not, for the most part, have time to do a modded thread for you just because you’re lacking in entertainment. That’s what PCs are for. Frankly, it’s kinda rude to ask an ST to mod a thread for you because you’re bored rather than asking them if they have a PC they might want to thread with. Us STs, we love our PCs, but they are often sorely neglected. On the other hand, if you have a character goal and/or plot idea (the first translates into the second, remember, class?) and part of it requires moderation due to whatever rules (NPCs, acquired goodies, etc) and/or you need some help solidifying it and require a soundboarder, yes. Absolutely. Talk to an ST. I am happy to help with such things. Just remember that in order for an ST to help you make something awesome, you first have to give that ST something to work with.

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Yahebah Personal Magic Personal magic is very distrusted in Yahebah. No personal magic is welcome. None are forbidden, but all are disliked, distrusted, and looked down upon. Abusing Magic Any mage that is found using magic toward abusive ends,is tried in the High Masha then punished according to the crime. If they survive the punishment, they are banished. Any mages that have gone insane from overgiving, and are deemed a threat, are banished immediately. World Magic World magics are very rare in Yahebah, and all of them are distrusted. None of them are welcome in Yahebah, and will be treated with dislike and distrust. None are forbidden, but all are looked down upon. Divine Magic Welcome Gnosis Marks: Rak'keli - Healing Zulrav - Stormwarden Tyveth - Truthism Bala - Cultivation Yahal - Ennervism Makutsi - Raindancing Caiyha - Phylonura *Most cursed marks are viewed with the same distrust as magic. Blight and Cordas marks are especially hated. Sagallius hailed from the Benshira line, so he represents a great shame and collective anger. He can be partially blamed for their thorough distrust of magic. All other Marks are considered neutral. *Note: Magic users won't be thrown out of Yahebah. It's a fairly hospitable place, but when one starts to practice magic consistently, be prepared for social stigma.

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Ahnatep Personal Magic Personal magic in Ahnatep is a free for all. If you abide by basic rules and don't get on the bad side of the higher-ups, no one cares. Though the moment a mage starts to threaten the hiearchy of the city, he is dead meat. Personal magics are moderately common. Abusing Magic Any mage that is found using magic toward abusive ends, will be dealt with as a normal criminal. Depending on the severity of the abuse and its causes, and if the magic user has friends in high places, consequences can range from a fine to death. Any mages that have gone insane from overgiving, and are deemed a threat, are killed without mercy, unless they are Eypharian. Then some sort of trial might be held to determine punishment. World Magic[/u] World magics in Ahnatep is a free for all. If you abide by basic rules and don't get on the bad side of the higher-ups, no one cares. Though the moment a mage starts to threaten the hiearchy of the city, he is dead meat. World magics are moderately common. Common: Magecrafting Divine Magic Welcome Gnosis Marks: Zulrav - Stormwarden Caiyha - Phylonura Makutsi - Raindancing Bala - Cultivation Ionu - Illusionism Gnora - Severing *Nobody likes Blight, and if you're cursed by any god, people will give you a wide berth. All other Marks are considered neutral.