**Welcome to Areapolis – City of Wonders!** This is a freeform adventure-in-the-city fantasy game where we take on the roles of the denizens of the greatest city in the world. You will have an equal hand in the creation of the city, as you get to create not only your own character, but a race, guild, temple or other organization (or all of them) – if you want to. There will be no central plot, other than the one you make up yourself. The possibilities are almost endless, confined only by a tiny framework of visionary guidelines. Also, the game is always open and anyone can join at any time. *** **First of all – What is Areapolis?** The greatest city in the world, some people call it. Others have given it less flattering names. Once the capital of an ancient empire, it lies at the crossroads of the world, where all the major land- and naval trade-routes collide. The huge river Area flows through it like an enormous life-giving vein, lending its name to the city. People from all across the world travel here to do all kinds of business, bringing exotic animals, goods and cultures along with them. It is the city of a hundred different languages, and a thousand different smells. Areapolis is ruled by a council consisting of the heads of all the major guilds and organizations in the city. Policies change with each coming day, and the balance of power shifts like the waves at sea. Defense and law enforcement is conducted by several different factions, often in direct opposition of each other. The city is the incarnation of chaotic life. *** **Secondly, the Visionary Guidelines:** - No unfair gameplay. Don’t godmod against other players, or try to ruin their creations. We’re doing this together, and it’s not a competition. - This is medieval fantasy. Leave the sci-fi at home. - Include people. Again, we’re building this together. Invite other players and connect your creations. - No trolling. A bit of fun and comedy is always welcome, but don’t go over the top. - No bullying. Name-calling and indecent language directed against your fellow players will get you suspended from the game. *** **Lastly, Applications:** You are free to create a character, a race and an organization for yourself. If you have more cool ideas, you’re welcome to apply them as well. Don’t go berserk, though. Leave some room for other players. See the Application Sheets below as the minimum-required amount of information needed to apply. You are free to flesh your App out with more info, or perhaps pictures, if you wish. Once your applications have been accepted, you’re free to start posting in the IC thread. **Character App** Name: Race: Gender: Age: Description: **Race App** Name: Description: **Organization App** Name: Description: *** **Good luck and have fun! I’m looking forward to playing with you!**

Hi! I'm new to the site and wanted to try this. Is my character ok or do I need a picture?

Hi! Your character is fine, and you can decide yourself if you want a picture or not. You will need to fill out the Race App to be able to play as an elf, though. Have you had any thoughts about an organization, or are you leaving that for later?

This sounds fun! This'll be my first RP on this site (and ever, really), so I'm looking forward to playing around in this city. :) I'll be updating my character description as soon as I can, but I created a new race with several tribes that others can join into if they want. I've created the Froggila tribe as an organization, so if anyone else wants to be from another tribe, they'll just need to create their own organization description for it. Sound ok? EDIT: Done!

@Golem Am I correct to assume that Henna's glass is a magic item not directly/exclusively controlled by you? Because I feel like where your first post ended would be a perfect place for me to jump in with Zeetah appearing in the glass...

You assume correctly! Awesome idea by the way :) And your Apps are accepted!

Ok I'll try to find a picture. And I'll write about the elves too. I haven't come up with an organization yet. Does it have to do with your character? EDIT Forget the last question, I read the Grey Guild and they don't seem to have anything to do with Henna. I still don't have any ideas, though. Do you guys have any suggestions? @Alamatus, how did you change the size on the letters in your application? EDIT 2 Ok I've written about the elves. Are they accepted?

@Thrashy: Your Race App is accepted, and you're welcome to start playing! I don't know about your organization, but I'm sure you'll think of something :)

@Golem: Thanks! :D @Thrashy > @Alamatus, how did you change the size on the letters in your application? I used the "H" button to make the text headers. You can also do that by putting a `###` in front of the line you want to be a header. Also, there are other formatting tips at the bottom of every page (just click "Toggle" on the "Formatting Cheatsheet" panel at the bottom of the page). :)

@Golem: Ok, I'll post then. @Alamantus: Thanks!

@Golem We never talked about posting habits, i.e. should we wait until everyone has posted in order for now, or is it free-for-all, post whenever, just don't drown anyone out?

The latter. Go ahead and post if you want to!

Awesome. Thanks! :)

@Thrashy: I used you in my latest post. Was that ok? I'll change it if you want me to, but I thought that was what you were going for :P

Will post a Cs soon.

@Golem It was! I will post soon. @Rusalka Welcome to the game :)

@Thrashy: Great! @Rusalka: Welcome! Your Character App looks good and is accepted. If the Dunenmer are a race/people separate from humans, you'll have to fill out a Race App for them. If not, you're good to go and can start playing!

Thanks. No the Dunenmer are just humans. They're kinda like the Nords, tough, rugged people who are amazing warriors and blacksmiths.

Great first post, Rusalka! Just be mindful of the ES referances, this isn't Skyrim ;)

XD I know I know. My apologies. ^///^