Post by M. R. Blackthorn on Feb 20, 2015 7:42:13 GMT
This needs updated, as we have made quite a few changes/added new things!
I figured it might be a bit helpful to have a guide on this.
Start Here
Info
This is where all the information on Great Lions, Terra Ferus, the rules, and so on are.
It has many sub boards, so here they are.
Characters
Like it says, you go here to discuss and create characters. There is also a retirement thread for characters you no longer wish to play as but don't want to kill off, or you can request to have them made as an NPC.
You are more than welcomed to post threads there to start conversations of your own.
Need a mate/spouse?
This is a sub board for anyone wanting to get a mate. Post your "ads" there please.
Little Ones On the Way?
This is the board for lioness characters who want cubs. There is a rules/process thread there that explains everything. Post your own thread and a admin or artist should get to you soon!
Male character x NPC breeding
This was made for male characters without a mate who might want cubs. The mother will either be a NPC or you get a chance to impress one of the goddesses!
Character Adoptions
This is for cub adoptions primarily. Post any of your unwanted cubs here!
Design and Creation Tools and Tips
Here we have free lineart, the genetics system, and various other tools, tips, and tricks to help you create your character!
Lore
Here is information on the gods, fallen gods, demon-kin, and demigods, as well as other info on the lore and religions of Terra Ferus! Also has a "Ancient Tongue Dictionary" for anyone who might want to give their character a name from the great lions' native language.
Role Playing
Here, each pride has it's own board. Each board has the same general threads. Basically everything here is in character.
Snow Lions(the kingdom at least), and rogues loners have their own board which you can see. The "Families" are all found in sub boards under the Families board.
Welcome
You will be introduced to a character, likely a border guard or perhaps someone important, and be given instructions on where to go to get to where the main pride stays and the court(the common system of government) if there is one. They may have some tips on who to introduce yourself to or who to make friends with and who to avoid.
At the bottom of the thread there should be a roster list of all lions currently in the territory or pride. It will include all NPCs, cubs, and characters being played. It may also give information on where to find them, random fact about them that will help while playing, or who they are related to.
Temple to the Ancient Gods
A place to make offerings and pray to the gods for those who believe in them. Sometimes there is a shaman, seer, or prophet who lives there who can offer special blessings as well. You may have to appease these characters though before they will consider giving you the blessing. Others will simply want to get it over with have you to leave as soon as it is done. Shamans and prophets can be moody sometimes XD
Beneath the Stars
A place to come and pray or speak to the Ancestors. Unless your character is a Day Dreamer this is the only way to speak to characters who have died or the Ancestors in general. Just post on the thread, and maybe your prayers will be answered.
Shrine of the Forsaken
All prides except the Snow Lions have this. Snow Lions can not be of the Forsaken.
This is a place that also may or may not have a shaman/seer/prophet/priest(or priestess) or possibly just a guardian. Occasionally, you might even find one of the fallen gods there with a task for you. If you complete the task, they might reward you.
Court
The place of government in all prides except wanderer prides. Whether the pride is run by a king or a lord, there will always be a court. Members of the court are highly trusted friends and family of the leader. Titles among court members are; General, who is usually the one in charge of military matters, Commanders, who are usually lions just under him, Counselors, which are any other non-ranked males, Ladies, which are mates of any court member, and any seers or prophets of the pride. There are a few other titles, such as Lord if the pride is ruled by a king, and "Commander of..." or "Head of..." in some prides. These are just titles though.
In the case of the Families, only the Lord's mate is called a Lady.
This is where you can go if you have a question about your pride, have a problem, or are interested in becoming a noble.
Dens
More or less just a place for your characters to relax and visit with friends/family. This is also where lionesses can raise their cubs.
The Outpost
A place for warriors to go, hang out with other warriors, patrol, or even gather to fight battles and go on journeys.
The Food Pile
Well, I guess that's what we're calling it till we get a better name XD
This is where hunters can gather to form parties and go hunting. You don't necessarily need to be a hunter to go hunting.
There will be a list of common prey in your territory here and the various regions that are good for hunting.
Healer Den
Where healers will likely be most of the time. If injured, you should probably go here.
Graveyard
Great Lions bury their dead, so here you can come to mourn the dead. This thread will have a list of all dead characters(both played and NPCs). It will have their info, bio sheet, and how they died.
Announcements
A thread for what it sounds like. Any pride news is posted here.
User made threads
You guys are allowed to start your own stories and such in your pride as well! You don't have to stick to the standard threads. If you and your friends just want to go on an adventure, go for it!
Trading Post
(This might actually get it's own sub board.)
Remember that Great Lions are intelligent and social creatures! They often seek trade with other species, like humans, shape shifters, wolves(technically also shifters), and wolflords. These characters will be NPCs (possibly in the future, these species could become playable).
Occasionally, a character may appear here too, needing help, or with something very special to sell/trade.
-You are not actually trading anything mind you! This is mostly a place to get accessories for your characters. If you want a mate, you will also need the marriage bracelets. Lionesses get a white one and males get one that is pale blue.
Royals/nobles might want gold or precious gems.
Warriors can get ceremonial weapons and armor.
Hunters will probably be trading furs for knowledge of good hunting grounds and such.
Healers might trade herbs/healing items with other healers.
I hope this gives you an idea of what this place really is.
(You can "trade" cubs or make other arrangements for on site trading of characters that aren't 1st gens. This would have to processed just like adoptions.)
However, though, it is possible to get items randomly by rping here, just like at the temples.
General Chat
Contests
Self explanatory, really, but these are staff run and user made contests, plus giveaways!
Forum Games
Eventually we will put in a forum game sub board too, if the need arises.
The Elders
You can come here to ask questions, make suggestions, or just hang with the staff members. Role playing is not necessary here, but you are more than welcomed to.
There is a sub board that only staff can view.
This would be the staff member area. This is where we make discussions and do staff stuff. The magical phrase to open the door must be said to enter
Or you could just use the doorknob...
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I figured it might be a bit helpful to have a guide on this.
Start Here
Info
This is where all the information on Great Lions, Terra Ferus, the rules, and so on are.
It has many sub boards, so here they are.
Characters
Like it says, you go here to discuss and create characters. There is also a retirement thread for characters you no longer wish to play as but don't want to kill off, or you can request to have them made as an NPC.
You are more than welcomed to post threads there to start conversations of your own.
Need a mate/spouse?
This is a sub board for anyone wanting to get a mate. Post your "ads" there please.
Little Ones On the Way?
This is the board for lioness characters who want cubs. There is a rules/process thread there that explains everything. Post your own thread and a admin or artist should get to you soon!
Male character x NPC breeding
This was made for male characters without a mate who might want cubs. The mother will either be a NPC or you get a chance to impress one of the goddesses!
Character Adoptions
This is for cub adoptions primarily. Post any of your unwanted cubs here!
Design and Creation Tools and Tips
Here we have free lineart, the genetics system, and various other tools, tips, and tricks to help you create your character!
Lore
Here is information on the gods, fallen gods, demon-kin, and demigods, as well as other info on the lore and religions of Terra Ferus! Also has a "Ancient Tongue Dictionary" for anyone who might want to give their character a name from the great lions' native language.
Role Playing
Here, each pride has it's own board. Each board has the same general threads. Basically everything here is in character.
Snow Lions(the kingdom at least), and rogues loners have their own board which you can see. The "Families" are all found in sub boards under the Families board.
Welcome
You will be introduced to a character, likely a border guard or perhaps someone important, and be given instructions on where to go to get to where the main pride stays and the court(the common system of government) if there is one. They may have some tips on who to introduce yourself to or who to make friends with and who to avoid.
At the bottom of the thread there should be a roster list of all lions currently in the territory or pride. It will include all NPCs, cubs, and characters being played. It may also give information on where to find them, random fact about them that will help while playing, or who they are related to.
Temple to the Ancient Gods
A place to make offerings and pray to the gods for those who believe in them. Sometimes there is a shaman, seer, or prophet who lives there who can offer special blessings as well. You may have to appease these characters though before they will consider giving you the blessing. Others will simply want to get it over with have you to leave as soon as it is done. Shamans and prophets can be moody sometimes XD
Beneath the Stars
A place to come and pray or speak to the Ancestors. Unless your character is a Day Dreamer this is the only way to speak to characters who have died or the Ancestors in general. Just post on the thread, and maybe your prayers will be answered.
Shrine of the Forsaken
All prides except the Snow Lions have this. Snow Lions can not be of the Forsaken.
This is a place that also may or may not have a shaman/seer/prophet/priest(or priestess) or possibly just a guardian. Occasionally, you might even find one of the fallen gods there with a task for you. If you complete the task, they might reward you.
Court
The place of government in all prides except wanderer prides. Whether the pride is run by a king or a lord, there will always be a court. Members of the court are highly trusted friends and family of the leader. Titles among court members are; General, who is usually the one in charge of military matters, Commanders, who are usually lions just under him, Counselors, which are any other non-ranked males, Ladies, which are mates of any court member, and any seers or prophets of the pride. There are a few other titles, such as Lord if the pride is ruled by a king, and "Commander of..." or "Head of..." in some prides. These are just titles though.
In the case of the Families, only the Lord's mate is called a Lady.
This is where you can go if you have a question about your pride, have a problem, or are interested in becoming a noble.
Dens
More or less just a place for your characters to relax and visit with friends/family. This is also where lionesses can raise their cubs.
The Outpost
A place for warriors to go, hang out with other warriors, patrol, or even gather to fight battles and go on journeys.
The Food Pile
Well, I guess that's what we're calling it till we get a better name XD
This is where hunters can gather to form parties and go hunting. You don't necessarily need to be a hunter to go hunting.
There will be a list of common prey in your territory here and the various regions that are good for hunting.
Healer Den
Where healers will likely be most of the time. If injured, you should probably go here.
Graveyard
Great Lions bury their dead, so here you can come to mourn the dead. This thread will have a list of all dead characters(both played and NPCs). It will have their info, bio sheet, and how they died.
Announcements
A thread for what it sounds like. Any pride news is posted here.
User made threads
You guys are allowed to start your own stories and such in your pride as well! You don't have to stick to the standard threads. If you and your friends just want to go on an adventure, go for it!
Trading Post
(This might actually get it's own sub board.)
Remember that Great Lions are intelligent and social creatures! They often seek trade with other species, like humans, shape shifters, wolves(technically also shifters), and wolflords. These characters will be NPCs (possibly in the future, these species could become playable).
Occasionally, a character may appear here too, needing help, or with something very special to sell/trade.
-You are not actually trading anything mind you! This is mostly a place to get accessories for your characters. If you want a mate, you will also need the marriage bracelets. Lionesses get a white one and males get one that is pale blue.
Royals/nobles might want gold or precious gems.
Warriors can get ceremonial weapons and armor.
Hunters will probably be trading furs for knowledge of good hunting grounds and such.
Healers might trade herbs/healing items with other healers.
I hope this gives you an idea of what this place really is.
(You can "trade" cubs or make other arrangements for on site trading of characters that aren't 1st gens. This would have to processed just like adoptions.)
However, though, it is possible to get items randomly by rping here, just like at the temples.
General Chat
Contests
Self explanatory, really, but these are staff run and user made contests, plus giveaways!
Forum Games
Eventually we will put in a forum game sub board too, if the need arises.
The Elders
You can come here to ask questions, make suggestions, or just hang with the staff members. Role playing is not necessary here, but you are more than welcomed to.
There is a sub board that only staff can view.
This would be the staff member area. This is where we make discussions and do staff stuff. The magical phrase to open the door must be said to enter
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