User blog:Agensive/rules, beliefs and traditions

rules

OUT OF CHARACTER

'''1. Respect'''


 * Self explanatory, you are expected to respect all members in this group both in and out of character, if this basic rule is broken several times it could result in you getting banned. Exceptions in character may be made. Things like slurs, racist and homophobic comments are strictly forbidden and will result in a ban.

'''2. Leaving'''


 * You are allowed to leave three times, but after that you will most likely not be accepted.
 * Please fill out a leaving form when you depart, this way you can be removed from the group.

'''3. Activity'''


 * If you are inactive for 10 days you will get a warning, if there is no response to the warning within three days you will be kicked out, but still have the chance to join again if you make sure you'll be more active. This doesn't count if you have a valid excuse.

'''4. Powerplaying'''


 * This is strictly forbidden. Do not powerplay, do not make your character OP and do not mess around when serious roleplay is taking place. This just annoys everyone.

'''5. Drama'''


 * Yes, moderate drama is always welcomed. This helps to make roleplay more exciting and keeps everyone amused, but please don't over do it. If a higher up tells you to stop you are expected to do so. Also, try to keep out of character drama to a minimum.

'''6. Discrimination'''


 * Again, self explanatory, discrimination of any kind is strictly forbidden.

OUT OF CHARACTER

'''1. Keep it realistic'''


 * <p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">Please, try to be at least somewhat realistic with your character and roleplay. Sure, not every single detail has to be realistic, but things like having magic powers and pups speaking right after they are born are not allowed.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">'''2. Characters'''


 * <p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">When creating your character please keep it realistic and put some effort into them. You will not be allowed to kill off your character within a week of having them because you're bored of them. There are many ways to make a character interesting.
 * <p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">There is a cooldown time when you kill off a character and replace it with another one. Unless you only have one character you are not allowed to kill them off and create a new one right away. You have to wait two days to make your new character.
 * <p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">If you plan your character to severely harm another one you must have that person's approval, if not, it will be counted as powerplaying and the roleplay will be dismissed.
 * <p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">If one of your characters is a high rank your second oc will not be allowed to have a high rank as well.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">'''3. Try to keep sensitive topics toned down'''


 * <p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">Rape, suicide, depression self-harm and other sensitive topics should be kept to a minimum, this is because it can trigger or upset people. If you wish your character to have a mental illness or a problem related to it please do a good research about the topic and contact the Ringmaster to ask if it is allowed.

beliefs

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:#700f05;">DEITIES

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:#700f05;">REQUIEM

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">Requiem was the Ringmaster's dog back when the carnival was around. People from all around the world would come see his show, where he performed multiple tricks and even collaborated in some others.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">He soon became the biggest icon in the whole traveling carnival. However, when chaos fell upon the carnival the Ringmaster left Requiem behind to die, not even trying to go back and save him.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">Ever since, Requiem's spirit became trapped in earth and couldn't go to the afterlife, turning him into a malicious, evil spirit. Despite no one knowing what his current form looks like, some rumors say he roams around the territory from time to time, killing lost dogs, those who dare to mock him, those who break rules and those who show to be disloyal to the pack.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">He became a symbol of death, so whenever the members of Carnival find a dead animal or wilting plants in their path it is quite safe to assume that it was Requiem passing by.

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traditions

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<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:#700f05;">THE NIGHT OF THE DEATH MOON

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">This event happens every new moon.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">On this night, all canines of Carnival will be sent out in a hunting patrol to gather as much prey as possible. They must come back right before the sunset and gather in the Third Ring, forming a circle without leaving anyone out.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">Right after, the Fortune Tellers will come inside, they will pick some of the prey and pile it up in the middle of the circle -as well as valuable objects that can be found- and then proceeding to recite a special prayer. While this happens, all the other canines must keep their head low and their eyes closed as a sign of respect towards Requiem.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">There are some occasions where Requiem won't ask for prey, but he'll crave dog blood. Even though this isn't too common, it still happens. What is done in this case is that a disloyal member will be sacrificed and placed in the middle of the circle, the process is the exact same.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">This ritual is performed to appease Requiem and calm his thirst for blood, keeping him from killing innocent dogs; specially the Forty Milers.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:#700f05;">THE NIGHT OF THANKS

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">This event happens every full moon.

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:#700f05;">THE NIGHT OF MAYHEM

<p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Georgia;color:black;">This event happens once a year, on October 20th