Who is Welcome Within
the Courtyard?
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Very good question. As you know, in many rooms only
certain types of Vampires are allowed.
Within The Vampire Courtyard however, all breeds of Vampire from Vampire
Angels to Vampire Demons... whatever your creative minds can dream
up, are allowed within this area. Please keep in mind though, Vampires
ARE dead creatures.
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Are Only Vampires Let Within
the Room?
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Of course
not. All creatures are allowed within The Vampire Courtyard. From mortals
to unicorns... all are welcome within the walls of the Courtyard. It
is of utmost importance that you remember this one fact. When you enter
as a mortal or another breed, you take the chance of running into a
Vampire in search of blood.
Within the Vampire Courtyard, we stress the fact EVERYONE is welcome.
However, survival of your particular creature/character is solely up
to your roleplaying skills.
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| Are Children and
Child Vampires Able to Enter? |
Mortal Children, are able to enter into the Courtyard.
We strongly advise those who do so, to remember that compared to a
Vampire, a child is still quite young and foolish.
Your child character could find itself in a very compromising situation.
That is the chance taken when entering as a child character. We do
not welcome births within this area, but that is not to say they are
not permissable. If you decide to take the chance of giving birth
in the Courtyard, consider the consequences of your actions. As you
know, during child birth, the transfer and strong scent of blood may
entice a Vampire. Vampires have a natural lust for fetal blood. As
for the question of Child Vampires, these creatures are not encouraged
but are still welcomed. The reason for the discouragement in playing
such a role may be found in the section entitled "Description of a
Vampire".
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| Description of
a Vampire? |
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A Vampire is an immortal creature Sired
by the blood of another Vampire.
There are quite a few ways to kill these creatures, being by fire or
sunlight, draining of blood, and the beheading. Because of the Vampire
Courtyard being under eternal darkness, death by sunlight is impossible.
A Vampire can be weakened by a substantial wound inflicted, due to the
loss of blood. Power does not always mean that a Vampire is the automatic
one to win in an attack. Usually those with more wit, cunning and skill
will be the one to win. Because a Vampire is a dead creature there is
no DNA, ergo, no reproductive means. The process of becoming pregnant
is impossible. The change from mortal to Vampire is a body wrenching
process. Due to this altering in body structure and function, children
should NOT be given the dark gift. As well, their bodies are not strong
enough to reproduce Vampires and pass on the gift. In nature, those
that can not create shall die. While Child Vampires are welcome in the
Courtyard, be STRONGLY advised that other Vampires will potentially
view you as an abomination and look to kill you. It is a risk you shall
take. Also, siring a mortal child in the Courtyard is frowned upon and
the perpetrator of such an act will be sentenced to their own death.
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| Babies? Is Sex
Involved? |
This is an 18+ room (age of chatter, not age of character).
In this chat area, sex and other subjects not
fit for those under 18 are dealt with. We ask that upon entering our
room, you are of age. Yes, sex is one of the many adult situations
involved. Many roleplay sexual relations between their characters.
It is not something that happens often in the Courtyard, but does
occur. We ask that, out of respect for everyone else, all "cybering"
be taken into private messages, icq or a private room. To repeat,
Vampires CANNOT become pregnant as they are unable to reproduce. If
sex does occur between Vampire characters, then the Vampires involved
should not be able to bear children.
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| Is Killing Allowed? |
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Killing in the Courtyard is frowned upon,
although allowed.
But to kill another persons character is must be done in a FAIR fashion.
There must be at least a four post kill, before the character is legally
dead. And, the parties must give the other role-player the chance to
respond to their post, before attacking again.
As for the death of mortals, they are allowed to be killed in the role
play of being a 'donor' of blood. This is the chance they take, when
entering into a Courtyard of Vampires. Although, we ask other Vampires
to take care, and protect the mortals, as well as younger creatures.
If a kill is comitted and the persons character who has died, belives
this is unfair, the decision will be up to the Empress, as to if that
is true.
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| What About Feeding
in the Courtyard? |
Feeding is allowed within the Courtyard.
The Vampire can kill its prey, for that is the chance mortals take
while entering.
So, yes... feeding is allowed!
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| What is the Empress's
Advisor? |
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The Empress has appointed a close member
to be her right hand.
The Advisor is allowed to decide questions, such as is this kill legal,
ect.
This is the ONLY member of the Courtyard, which is allowed to do so
when the Empress is absent.
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| What are the Courtyard's
Watchers? |
The Courtyard's Watchers are appointed Courtyard inhabitants,
charged with the duty to protect the lands, other residents and visitors
of the Courtyard. They have sworn to abide and enforce the Courtyard's
laws. The Empress appointed Tryst Stalks~The~Night with the immense
honor of Head Watcher position. He, in his turn, appointed to others
the position of Watcher. If
trouble should arise, the Watchers would be the ones to go to...
They are the only ones who are allowed to fight
using their special abilities, but only when defending the Realm or
someone else, in other words, when performing their duties.
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| So, who is the
Royal Family? |
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The Royal Family includes the Empress,
and all that hold her last name, or are of kin and blood.
Any that are known to be related in the idea of bloodline, are thought
of as the Royal Family. All chyldren of Empress Ashlynn, as well as
brother or sister are to be known as the Princes and Princesses of the
Courtyard. While in their company respect shall be shown. When the Advisor,
Watchers or Empress is not in the room, the Royal Family will hold the
power of ruling.
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| Okay, so like,
what IS the Vampire Courtyard? |
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The Vampire Courtyard is a protected
area, much like a secluded valley.
The Courtyard is shrouded in eternal darkness. The Courtyard
is laden with rose gardens, secret caverns, babbling brooks and weeping
willows. A small stream winds through the Courtyard opening up to a
lavish pond with a waterfall. Upon the grounds of the Courtyard are
the Empress and the chyldren of her Keep.
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| Can I live in
the Courtyard? |
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Yes! You do this by becoming a Member
of the Vampire Courtyard.
The requirements of doing so are that you have already been embraced
as a Vampire. Nothing further.
For safety purposes, we prefer to keep mortals residency to a minimum,
as Vampires are known to rise in the night and make "nocturnal visits"...*Grin*
If you are already a Vampire, pledge your honor to the Empress.
This entitles you the protection of the Vampire Courtyard Watchers,
as well a place to stay.
You must ask permisson of the Empress before others can be embraced
on the Courtyard grounds.
We require that you ask permisson before any chylder are destroyed.
The life of the Vampire Courtyard Family depends on the Empress and
Advisor's wishes.
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| What Time is It? |
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This is not the 20th century.
In the Vampire Courtyard, the time period is the 18th century, meaning
the years 1700's.
Therefore, no modern articles such as radios, televisions, computers
or modern day weapons will be recognized.
Please remember that there WERE no Uzi's or Glocks back then. There
were pistols of a very primitive nature however.
Those as well as knives, swords and other battle artilery that is time
appropriate are permitted.
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| Do You Recognize
VtM or the Control of Dice? |
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If you use VtM or the play of dice it
will NOT be recognized during attack in the Courtyard.
We here at the Vampire Courtyard take pride in a creative outlook. Using
your mind and wits to attack and fight.
That is the ONLY thing allowed for battles. Although, we belive that
VtM play is just as interesting.
Many do not know the rules, or how to play it. However, unlike other
dwellings, we do permit the use of stats.
If you wish to post your stats as to describe what your character is
feeling, thinking or doing, we are not remiss in your doing so. Only
in battle are stats disallowed.
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| How Does My Character
Become Powerful? |
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That all depends on how long you play
the character.
Vampires grow stronger with time and age. If you play the character
long enough it will become quite powerful. It also depends upon your
Sire and bloodline. As for other breeds and creatures, it depends upon
your background and past storyline.
Mortal characters hold the strength of mortals, nothing more.
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| Can I Perform
Magic In Here? |
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The answer to that question is simple,
yes.
You can perform majick/magic for all purposes EXCEPT in killing and
battle.
We do not consider this to be fair, as someone without majick/magic
powers would be defeated continuously.
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| Can My Character
Come Back After Death? |
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No. There is no exception to this rule.
Once you are dead... you ARE dead, and will remain that way in the eyes
of the Empress, and the Vampire Courtyard members. To destroy a Vampire,
the ashes of the body must be scattered. Then and only then is a Vampire
truly dead. As for all other creatures, if the kill is deemed legal,
your are offically dead. Attempts to come back will be result in being
posted as a 'lamer' (one who is lame in roleplay) and will be click
on ignore by the Empress, and constituents of the Courtyard. Understand
that we cannot be flexible on this, for to make exception for one, is
to make exception to all. We are very well aware that people DO get
attached to their characters, and dying in character is comparable to
a real life death to some people. You have worked hard in creating a
persona, and now, it is gone. We empathize. Our advice then is to avoid
confrontation and keep your character out of harms way. If you feel
truly threatened with death, allow your character to "time out", and
come back at another time, or as another character.
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| There is an Exception
to Every Rule (well, almost)! |
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This is put within the basic format of
the room because as everyone knows there is always an exception.
For example, we say no child vampires... but if the vampire child is
of mixed breeds, the child is welcome.
Nothing is ever solid and in stone.
If you have a question about the rules and/or your characters contact
me and we can speak about the matter. Thank you.
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| What Style of
Vampire is the Empress? |
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Many people play their Vampires in a
different style, and manner.
The Empress, or Ruler of the Vampire Courtyard, and de Siva Coven is
based on two great Vampire writers ideas.
One, being Ann Rice's idea that a Vampire lives in darkness, can be
killed by the means of fire, sun, blood draining, aswell a Vampire should
not embrace children into the bloodline. Bram Stoker's theory of a Vampire
is also brought into mind. Meaning, the Empress has the power to change
into a wolf, mist, and bat. Also, she has the power to summon wolves
and demons.
But the basic feel, and thoughts of both writers were quite similar
in fashion.
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| Banishment |
Anyone no longer welcome, must not EVER come back
for ANY reason. We permit you to start a new character, as long as
they respect and follow the rules, as everyone else.
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OOC Conversations
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OOC Conversations should be kept to
a minimum. We definately encourage friendly conversation. However, too
much OOC is distracting to those who are seriously roleplaying. Please
keep out of character conversation to a minimum, or take it private.
SLANDER of ANYONE with regard to their REAL TIME LIVES will NEVER EVER
EVER be tolerated or permitted in this realm. PERIOD.
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Alright, I Think I have It... Off to Chat...
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Now that you have covered the basics
of what this area is about, the decision to stay is yours and yours
alone.
We hope to see you around. Thanks...
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