This is the first Rp in Lady A's Illusory Liaisons Rp Saga. The main element of this Rp is secrecy. Now I cannot force you not to speak to other Rpers about your PC but I will say this - the more you reveal to the other players, the more you lose when it comes to enjoyment of the RP. Guard your secrets well for they can be used against you by the other players. (Killing each other for personal gain is encouraged.)
As we live, many times in our lives fall away to faded memory. We forget the faces of those around us, the smells and sounds no longer tangible. It happens to most memories. Yet there are specific times in our lives that are burned into our cortex, never to be forgotten no matter how much we wish they were. God you wished this one would go away but it won't. It haunts you, day in and day out. Even if you could forget someone refuses to let you.
On a random night, you found out that your darkest secret wasn't as secret as you had hoped. Someone, somehow, found out. You don't know who or how but they did. You tried to find out but they are as dark and unknown as you wish that skeleton in your closest was. Those that could afford to spent more than they could afford to try to find out but failed. Whomever knows has managed to remain unknown. If you ever find out you could end up freeing yourself or you could just end up with one more skeleton in your closet. They say dead men tell no tales. Live ones however, do.
They have agreed to keep it quiet, as long as you pay for the silence. Silence does not come cheap. Whether it be money, goods, more secrets, or even your own flesh - the cost of your secret remaining in the shadows is costing you everything you are, everything you have, perhaps even your very sanity. You cannot stop paying though. If you did, if your secret came to life, you might as well be dead. It could mean the death of you, if nothing else it will ruin you and perhaps even your family for generations to come. You can't afford that. You keep paying...
Yet, after all this time maybe there is hope. Another random night, another rap at your door, another person there to speak with you. They do not say much, only handing you a thick envelope sealed with wax and a symbol on it. You don't know the symbol, it isn't familiar but the neither is the delivery man. He doesn't say anything and refuses to speak. Simply handing over the envelope before tipping his hat and leaving. Within the envelope there is the following...
Ardad Lili, that is a name you know all too well. It is what your extortionist has referred to themselves as through their various cohorts over the time of your blackmail. Could this be the end you have longed for? Or is this a trap? And Shadowell Manor? That is a whole 'nother story all together but still... You have everything to lose if you go but in the end you could perhaps gain the one thing you have longed for all this time - An end to this nightmare. The final burial of not only the secret you must keep in the dark but the very person who has caused you all this turmoil. Oh yes, you will be attending the masquerade.
All rules are enforced and you will be removed if you break any of them. There are NO exceptions! Read and follow all of them at all times!
These rules may seem long, overly detailed, strict, and harsh but I am a fair Gm as long as communication remains open and honest and people do no take advantage. They are there for a reason. Remember, it is YOUR responsibly to know these.
General Rules For The Illusory Liaisons Series
Gm Is Goddess And An Evil GM Overlord
Gm has final say on all matters.
You must read and follow all the rules at all times.
Gm does check on posting and log in habits. Gm will contact your previous GM's and Rpers for references if she feels it is needed.
Do NOT insult the GM, the rules, or your fellow Rpers.
Gm does kick, block, and call out Rpers.
If you are not joining or interested in the Rp - do NOT post here, period.
Do not post here if you are stating reasons why you aren't joining.
Check Ego's at the door - I do not put up with bullshit, flamers, trolls, whiners, egomaniacs, etc.
Applying does not mean acceptance. Gm reserves the right to deny anyone for any reason at anytime.
Gm does and will request edits to CS and IC posts if things are missed, over looked, or cannot be reasonably explained.
Gm will not answer questions that already are answered in the IC, OOC, Chat, or SI Forum
Gm will work in side quests and story arcs - Just PM them.
Have an idea or want to keep something under wraps for a time? PM the GM.
Read through Rpers Guide To Etiquette - This is a good reference for RP Etiquette - It is required reading for the RP and you will be held to everything in it
CS Sheet Provided Must Be Used
Use code provided.
Do not submit WIP's - Final CS's only.
PM GM your CS for approval. Do NOT post your CS in the OOC!!!!
GM will post a ~shortened~ CS of your CS to keep all your yummy secrets, well secret.
If you submit a Cs and you do not follow the rules and instructions it WILL be denied and not be allowed to be resubmitted with edits. In other words, it is scrapped.
Change color code to one not in use (This is required for various reasons)
Stay away from red and gold due to "note" and "link" colors.
If you have problems with changing out the color code or any of the coding, just pm it to me and I will take care of it for you.
May not use default CS color, any colors currently in use by active characters or that are close to another characters color.
Dark or Hard to read colors will not be accepted and will be required to change before a CS is accepted.
Images are not required but are highly encouraged for visual and music video purposes. Only 3 are requested in your CS, so this hopefully won't be an issue.
All images in Cs must be links, not active images.
Remove ~instructions~ on CS before submitting
You may NOT alter the Cs other than filling it in and removing the instructions. Additional images, changes in look, using image fonts or adding in personal touches will not be accepted.
General Rules
Follow All Forum Rules.
No Flame Wars in OOC - Have a problem? Take it to PM.
No Meta-Gaming, Bunnying, Auto-Hitting.
Remember IC and OOC are two different things - keep them separate.
Language/Gore - No Filters - So you have been warned.
Taboo subjects will be crossed but will be maintained to fade to black if needed.
All Lady A Rp's cross certain lines, many subjects are not for the easily offended or triggered. This includes but is not limited to murder, torture, debauchery, lechery, prejudice, and all forms of shenanigans.
Just because something is allowed in RP does not mean the GM believes it is right OOC.
Romance:
Allowed but keep it Pg-13, then fade to black
No prestarted couples. No one knows anyone else to start or even who anyone is. If something happens, let it happen naturally.
If love interests and couples form too quickly in the GM's opinion she is not above a required roll from LLA to see if love can occur or if they end up hating each other just as instantly as they fell in love.
Approved and active members of the Rp will be given the link to Lady A's Rp Chat. It is required to check this daily.
The world is controlled by the GM - All NPC's, weather, what you see, what you find, what happens, everything. So if it isn't in my post, it didn't happen. If you need more information, either tag the Gm in OOC or drop a PM. Assume nothing.
All skills and attempts for things must be sent to the GM for rolls to deem success or failure. Rolls are made in the Discord roll channel for transparency.
Randomization and LLA is used in this RP - Please refer to my tutorial for a description if you are new to this concept
Posting Habits
You are not allowed to use @Mention Tags or Interacting With Headers In IC.
You are not allowed to copy and paste anything another character has said or posted in a previous post in your posts.
Uniform Headers for Character must by used in IC posts (code provided in Appendix 6)
No Characters images allowed in IC posts unless preapproved by Lady A until further notice.
No ~direct images~ period in IC posts unless preapproved by Lady A - Links Only.
Your characters personal color code must be used for dialog.
Minimal of 2 well developed paragraphs per post.
Minimal 2 posts between your last.
Must IC post once every 7 days (It is your job to keep up with when you need to post. Your last post hits Day 8 and I remove you from the RP.)
If you need additional time to post you must notify the Gm before day 5 of your counter. Extensions will not be granted after that. I will try to work with you but only if you are up front, honest, and keep the lines of communication open. Real life comes first but joining this Rp means you know and respect what is expected of you and your fellow RPers. (You aren't the only one with a life)
I do not accept "no inspiration", "waiting for someone else to post", or "I have nothing to post" as a reason not to post.
Keep up with all IC, OOC, and Chat posts - This means read them all.
No spamming OOC - Seriously, I will gut you.
If you are holding up the RP and joining other Rp's you will be called on it.
No editing a post in IC once it has been posted without first getting permission from the GM.
If a Gm calls for an edit that is your ~permission~ to edit.
If an edit is required to your last post it must be done before day 8 on your previous posts counter or you will be removed. (Posts that need editing are considered incomplete.)
No Editing IC/OOC/CS posts.
There is no additional time granted due to forum glitches.
All Accepted members of the RP will be given a link to register on my groups private RP forum.
You will have to register for it.
All your IC posts have to be posted there as well when you post on RPG and are part of your post counters. (This is our back up for when the forum messes up.)
Counter run until posts go up on BOTH SI and RPG
Collabs
Must tag the Gm in OOC to notify her that you are collabing and who are you are collabing with before day 5 of the highest counter. Collabs may not be started after you hit day 5.
If you are collabing and your partner vanishes or does not reply, you must finish the collab and post it before the timer runs out. If your collab partner vanishes you are granted temporary minimal bunnying privileges to complete the collab. If your collab partner vanishes, let Lady A know.
Know your personal posting limitations before applying to join - Work gives you a schedule, schools let you know when finals are coming, plan around these things. Ask for an extension before day 5 of your counter. If you have a busy time coming up, you are free to ask for extensions up to a 6 weeks in advance.
You may withdraw from the RP at any time and be put on Hiatus for an extended amount of time if your schedule becomes over whelming. You are allowed 1 Hiatus per year.
If you join other Rp's while on Hiatus you will not be admitted back to the Rp and will be considered ~kicked~.
If you leave the RP, flake out, ghost, or are kicked from the RP the GM takes control of your character and it becomes general NPC property of the RP. The character may just be shelved, might be killed, or turned over to another Rper. (Most likely @Sigil just because I do love a good killing.)
Spots are not first come first serve
Gm will review completed CS first.
Gm will then notify you if you are approved or if an edit is needed.
Character deaths will happen, no one is safe. In fact part of this RP is about killing, you trying to kill them, them trying to kill you. Welcome to Thunderdome.
I am looking for long term highly dedicated Rpers. My Rps tend to run a minimal of a year, so be prepared for it!
This RP is NOT within the Lady A Universe Timeline 'Verse. Illusory Liaisons stands alone.
Rules and Cs sheet will be added to and changed as need.
Normally at this point in the rules I ask for a link to a previous Rp of yours. I don't want that this time. This time, I want something more. I want you to finish your Cs, take a good look at it, latch onto what you feel when you read it. Then, under extras I want you to tell me just how far your character is willing to go to get what they want. And how far you are willing to push your character. Willing to kill everyone? Refuse to kill a PC because the Rper is your friend? Let me know here and now.
Special Rules For Book 1: Machiavellian Masquerade
No one will know anyone else starting this RP
This is a Mystery RP - that means you are trying to solve things that happen in RP.
Secrecy is Key - guard yours closely.
Clue Sheets are provided for you so that you can keep up with things. Use them. I would suggest Pming them to yourselves. You don't want everyone to know what clues you have found. Who wants to give someone the information you know? Screw that. Hoard all the glory for yourself. ^_~
Leveling is part of this RP. Every character starts out at level 1. Refer to Game Mechanics about leveling.
Special rewards will be awarded at anytime, so stay on your toes.
Try to break out of your norm. It's okay to be a villain. In fact, it's encouraged in this RP.
Do NOT speak about your character to anyone but the GM before the RP begins. (Well I can't exactly stop you but seriously, take this rare opportunity to be mysterious.)
Said it before will say it again - Cs's are to be submitted to the GM via PM ONLY! Any showing up in OOC will be auto rejected.
Approved Cs's will returned in a shortened format
No Relations with other characters; family, met in other rp's, or each other in this RP to start.
Certified Fresh Characters only - please do not reuse a character. (This should go without saying because of the rule above but hey, putting it in anyways.) - And try not to reuse an FC.
1 and only 1 character to start, no matter how long you have been Rping with me. More will be accepted down the line, I will notify people when I am willing to add more.
Character ages must be at least 18 years old due to the mature themes of this RP.
This is a Chapter Based RP
This Rp will be broken down into Chapters instead of ~ending~ the RP and starting over with each new part. The Rp will end when all chapters are completed. No I won't tell you how many chapters there are.
Original OOC will be updated for each chapter.
Your stats, skills, and such will be used heavily - refer to Game Mechanics for details.
At the end of each book the Rp who has performed in the most outstanding fashion will be granted 1 "Fuck LLA" card to be used at anytime in any of Lady A's Rps!
