Give/Take
Likely, this is the most important rule for engaging in RP in the room. Always keep in mind to give like you take, in all facets of interaction. Whether in simple conversation or crossing swords always attempt to be cognizant of this often-overlooked tenet of RP. It is meant to be enjoyable for everyone, so if one character dominates the spotlight constantly it can become tiresome for others. This is the core of RP etiquette.
Godmodding
As defined as: Influencing other player characters outside of your own against their autonomy. In any facet. Is disallowed. You may control how your character acts and reacts to any given situation.
Power Play
A separate issue from godmodding. This is simply a character who is too powerful in combat scenarios. RP, especially in a group setting, is a collaborative effort (reference Give/Take) and as such there is no tolerance for characters who are powerful enough to solve any combat scenario solo. Dependence on allies, personal shortcomings and weaknesses are -powerful- writing material that are all much more compelling than effortlessly overcoming any encounter. These are considered in a case-by-case basis, characters found to be too narratively powerful over the course of an RP will be asked to revise or use another.
No Smut/Porn Based Profiles
While we do not mind adult content featured in profiles, or even smut happening in the room, we do not welcome smut-based profile lurkers as they don't really offer anything worthwhile to an ongoing plot, and the characters tend to make things awkward and uncomfortable for the rest of us who just want to write a story.
No Underaged Characters
Self-explanatory. Underaged characters in a setting that can be rife with sex and sexual themes is unsettling, regardless of justification.
Ask First
This is an expansive setting! If people are already IC and you would like to post into that rather than starting your own scene elsewhere, it’ll help you out a lot if you have some idea of what’s going on. It’s not impolite to ask if you can join the rotation, and asking for a rundown of what’s already happening will allow you to blend into an ongoing scene more seamlessly.
IC/OOC
IC and OOC are to be completely separate. Having a problem with another character IC is fully allowed, you may hold a grudge, wish death upon their family, constantly seek to hinder them. If you wish to do any of these things OOC, to the OOC player, you can do them on your own time outside of the room. Conflicts IC are relegated to IC. IC play may contain violence, egoism, racism, or any other taboo. As adult topics to be explored in character, you are expected to handle them as an adult, as you are expected to be an adult to use this website. State that you are going fully IC, even if you started out just joking around. Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether someone is snowballing or being silly. Make your intentions clear to other readers. You are allowed to post half-effort half-IC/OOC posts as many find it a valuable way to warm up into fully IC, but you are -not- allowed to use this as a "clever" method of evading the rule of keeping the two separate.
Ivirnia was made to cater to all avenues of medieval fantasy RP. You are free to explore and RP any subgenre. Mystery, political intrigue, dungeon delving, military fiction, adventure, slice of life. Anything that fits your interest contained within the medieval fantasy genre is open.
To help facilitate pinpointing where to best start your plotline, the world of Ivirnia exists in a low-to-high fantasy spectrum. In established lore, the East is low fantasy as a general expression. Humans dominate this side of Ivirnia, and what little magic exists is regarded with wariness or outright outlawed. The further west, the more magic and fantastical races become commonplace. Do not consider this a concrete rule, however, as it exists only to help categorize some elements of play. Any character of magical ability or heritage may travel to any part of the world but do be prepared to engage with the constraints in the East or being out of place in the West. Does your character conceal their magical potential? Have they secured a writ for magic? Do they yearn for high-fantasy adventure in the West?
In the spirit of facilitating play, no taboo except for those specifically outlined in the rules section is disallowed in the main room. You may post about drugs, violence, or sex openly if you so choose.
Points of Interest
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Irvirnia is the name of the entire world, with much determined for its future centered on a single, expansive continent. The current era is decidedly medieval. Swords, arrows, trebuchets, and cavalry determine what empire lasts longest. Bustling towns and cities spring up around fortified castles, each with varied and independent trade and economy. Gold, silver, and gemstone buy one a tankard of ale or a legion to command. War is commonplace. Feudal politics are rife with betrayal.
The world is also rich in fantasy and lore. Countless have empires risen and fell, leaving Arcana. Elves commune in ancient forests, dwarves labor in cavernous mines, and demons newly threaten the material boundaries of the realm. Magic is an everyday occurrence in parts of the world and is a rarity in others.