Rules to be Aware Of

  Honor Duels> These are Duels that pertain in regaining or restoring Honor to a Player, his or her family, or for some one else. In an Honor Duel the participants must state to the other party who has dishonored them the rule set and reasons. These are for honorable players who desire to restore honor from insult to injury. However the party can decline the honor duel though it will look as cowardice unless they state good reasons. Honor Duels are never to the Death and normally the Rule set is first blood or an individual states a specific Rule set for victory. In Honor Duels No Status Effects are permitted unless it is the Status Effect Bleeding and in an Honor Duel a person must state what is permitted and not. If the terms are agreeable and accepted any breaking of the rules cancels the duel immediately and the person who does this looses immediately thus giving victory to the other party and dishonor to that party. Honor Duels are simply for regaining and restoring honor via insult or injury to one's honor. They are never to the Death but one who takes it to death has not only dishonor but committed himself to death.

  Death Duels> These Duels are to the final breath of a character or characters. Death Duels end when only one or none are standing. The Rule Sets permit anything if not everything determined among those in the Death Duel. A Death Duel is permanent death and neither can be resurrected if both or one dies in a Death Duel. The Rule Set must be determined by the person who initiates the death Duel and thus must inform Hosts of it so they may send a letter to that character who is the opposite party. Death Duels can contain any action possible for Victory and it is to the Death a player may Decline a Death Duel but like a Honor Duel it will be seen as cowardice unless the player shows good reason to it. If both die in a Death Duel there is No Victor and both are permanently slain and any interference by outside influence is seen as a criminal act of this respected Duel and therefore whomever party they are from shall be punished and forfeit that person in the Death Duel to Death unless the individual that interfered takes their place. The Duel is not truly over until one or both dies the possibility of a another person dieing can be only by an effect that results the person to die as well. If it is a Status Effect the Effect remains till it is over then the Duel is done whether it resulted in a Death or Not and any Attack Action that may result in the person's Death After the first such as a counter attack base on Physical, Magical, or Trap must take place as an end result. Thus it is very possible for both persons to die.

  Sparring> Sparring is a simple challenge of a person's ability with another person this is an act of training and thus any deaths are never occurred and the person is immediately restored to max vitality as soon as they hit Zero Health. Death Duels needn't be monitored unless the trainees desire exp for their time training. Spars are mere minor challenges that test the skills of each participant thus never ending in a Result of Death or Honor. This testing of skills is done often among adventures in order to seek flaws in their skills in combat and thus helps definitely in fixing errors or in improving certain fields of combat.

  Host Rule Set> At all times a Host must be present for an Event in order for Player's Characters to gain Exp however Sparring is the only one exception that doesn't require a Host. Quests, Duels, and Events are always hosted by a Game Host that is the Staff of Serenade of the Dark Lands and no other. There is always a Roster of whom your Hosts are and thus any other host Nick that is not of our Roster is not a host and thus Impersonating a Host and there fore any players or person who impersonates a Host and is not the legal Host of the Game is permanently banned from the game and thus all his characters are deleted. Hosts are also the only ones who can monitor a room and perform Player base Quests. Hosts are forbidden to ever abuse their powers and thus a player should never Abuse a Host there fore neither party should abuse game privileges or rules. It is a Host responsibility to monitor behavior and ensure the safety and enjoyment of our patrons as it is the responsibility of Players to behave and enjoy their stay here in Serenade.

  Player Base Events> A Player can always recommend hosting an event for the enjoyment of others yet must have a Host to monitor them. Players who become temp hosts do not have the rights and privileges as Actual host there fore they should read this section carefully. A Player Host who hosts an event must specifically host an event for other patrons and not solely for the purpose of their personal friends and their own character this would be seen as favoritism and thus be punishable. Second a Temp Host that is a Player or Temp host has no ability to Punish, Reprimand, or Ban another player hence that is why the Host is there with them during the event to do that job and not the Player Host. A Player Hosts Rewards must be reasonable and must not grant any type of benefit other than Money and Experience. If they so wish they must discuss such with the host or owner. To Host a player Event a character must submit an email of their Event, what will be in the event, a brief background of said Event, and when they are available to host it so we can get a Host to be there for them to monitor the adventure and offer support to the player. Player Base Events is a privilege and not a direct benefit and right of a Player this offers opportunities for players to be a host and to keep the game active as long as it relates to the theme of the game. Constant Player Hosting does not give the player a right to become a host or privileges them to hold barters or threats to the game. Player hosting is solely for the enjoyment of that player and the patrons of the game and is not a way to hold the game for something or to instate you for a position. It is merely as said for the enjoyment of yourself and other patrons including the possibility of becoming host depending on how you Host and your Behavior.

  To become a Host> Now and then we offer opportunities for Players and anyone to join our Ranks in Hosting of Everlynn. This will be posted on the Forum board with an Application form that players or people can respond to via post or email. Answers will only be reviewed by the staff and owner so there is no outside influence. People will be selected and thus get an interview with the Owner of the game and then have a 30-day trial period. Once a Host it does not mean you are permanently on the Team any action after your Trial period can still be considered against you hence we stress on honesty and trust. When it comes time to hire more Staff Members we will post not only on the forum but we will advertise it as well among the game rooms. These are opportunities for players and thus it is important that you do not ask to be a host until such advertisements are done. If you really do desire to be host prior to the time host applications are up please send an email and state in the Brief Description box in your email < Desire to be a Host Owner Only> The owner will personally review it so please state your reasons to become a host and what you think you can offer to the game.

  Be Original> Its okay to use characters from movies, books, games, etc. as concepts for your character but please remain original in the idea of your character and thus don't rip off something. It's seen as a lame reason to role play and though you may love the character greatly you may not due the character justice in other fans eyes. So its okay to steal a look or character idea to evolve your character concept so remain original. However We ask when borrowing artwork or character ideas that you have written permission of that creator prior to registering them. Also Original Names of Specific Characters from brand name logos games, books, etcetera are illegal. We don't want the problem of original copyright rip off and thus we will ask you to change your characters nick or we will be forced to remove you from the game. Example> Hey my names Ruroni Kenshin <Character acts exactly like character of anime series> Thus is copyright infringement of character. However if the person takes this name but acts nothing like the original character concept and models his own ideas and looks then its fine. We kind of want to avoid legal issues and weak character ideas. Think along the lines if everyone wanted to be Goku from Dragon Ball or Blade from Marvel Comics then no one would be original and we have a bunch of wannabes around playing out a overplayed character. Not much fun is it so try to be original and avoid stealing or borrowing others ideas but try to be unique and use them to evolve a character of your own creation. Some times a little copycat work can create an original work unlike the Original character.

  Common Sense and Good Judgment> When ever you come across a situation or problem use good sense of common sense and judgment. This isn't really a rule but try using the brain you have in that head of your by determining situations. A good sense of judgment and having common sense when something is wrong should tell you shouldn't do it or you should ask some one if it's okay. Living by these two rules not only avoid trouble in game but in life also. These are some times imperative to have when playing online role playing games among a vast wide world net never knowing who you'll come across. So treat this rule as a good guideline from right and wrong.

  The Rules are not the Bible> Those these rules are made not to be broken they aren't made to be followed word for word. People are human and some times even if a rule applies there can be exception to them. What I mean is though we are hosts we aren't uncaring machines that will follow the rule to the teeth we also know that some times situations won't be exactly like the rules thus exception can be made. I'm also stating to you not to just go ahead to break and bend rules but understand they aren't the bible and testament that you have to live by them. Just follow the rules to avoid trouble and understand they are made for everyone's benefit and protection so that everyone can enjoy the game. Leave the passing of Rules and enforcing them to the staff it's our job to ensure a players right to play and their safety. To break these rules is to break that promise to follow them and the safety and enjoyment of yourself and others. So take the rules well and don't live by them it makes enjoyment tedious and annoying. We do ask for you to follow and respect them and not to just ignore them on your benefit.

  Confidential Right> When the game has a problem with a character and said character poses a problem and there are witnesses the witness has a right to be private and protected from the offender. What this means is if you witness a player cheating or breaking the rules while we the staff or not there and no one is there at the time you may report it. Like the rule bellow a Player has the right to send a complaint of a character breaking a rule and have the right to never appear on channel when we reprimand that said player in room or staff room. This protects that person from any irc problem with the offender. This right is given for the protection of a witness who sends a complaint and they have the right to not appear when we are discussing or reprimanding a player so they do not feel that they can be attacked. The owner offers this to witnesses because there are times were offenders have sought out who did this to them and wanted revenge or have caused trouble for that person. There for when a complaint or a person wishes to be a witness unseen unknown they can send an email or a memo to a host and have the right that their name not be mentioned or shown.

  Rights of the Accused> Whenever a player is Accused a player has these rights. They may ask what they did wrong and a Host must state what they did wrong, An Accused has the right to ask that his reprimand be taken to another room, and has the right to stake their side of the story in any form in speech or email. The Accused at any time does not have any right to break any Server or Game Rules at any time, They are not permitted to know whom the witnesses are or the persons who sent complaint of them and if ever the witness (es) send no response to be known or unknown they are immediately unknown and remain so until the person states if they wish to be known or not of the accused. Lastly the Accused has every right to prove evidence on his behalf but Evidence held by Staff and Owner Can be asked for or denied on reason that the evidence may lead the person to the witnesses thus Staff and Owner only paste text that does not contain Witnesses said name and only the name of the accused when apparent. Never names or dates of the witness are shown and only the name of the accused if it contains the name of the accused person in their speech. Though to the Accused it seems like a Trial but in order to conduct this fairly for both the Accused and those Witnesses Staff take time to ensure that no documents are falsely recorded, that stories or rumors of false evidence is looked after, and that everyone is treated equally and has opportunity to prove themselves innocent. We do this in order to define the reason and cause of the Accused Actions if they ever find themselves to be treated unfairly they may state so but it will not be by the staff since all do what is needed to be done unbiased by player opinion or actions and do so only on the evidence we have at hand and the statements of the Witness and Accused. The only time a player does not go through this process is when they are physically caught and seen by a host breaking the rules.

  Badgering of the Rooms> Players have the right to seek an Admin incase no Hosts of the game are apparent if server Rules or Game Rules that effect the server are broken. Such rules are outside patrons attacking the game by entering the room from either another server or game in order to cause trouble is breaking Server Rules. These Rules are Flooding of Rooms, In Game Wars, and illegal bots. Serenade encourages players that if Server Rules are broken for them to do their part not for the Games sake but for the Server as well. We are in agreement with Legend Weavers that all rooms of the Server should be free of outside harassment and that we came to this server seeking peace and freedom of childish immature adults and children who have nothing better in their lives than to harass others. Whether this rule is accepted or not is up to a person but any form of flooding, computer hacking, virus loading, Bot transferring, into this chat room or any other is considered harassment and Internet Terrorism which in most states of the United States is considered a crime of federal law. If said person attacks a server or room in such a fashion it is considered IRC Terrorism and can be fined 1,000 to 10,000 American Dollars in Fines and possibly 7-20 yrs of Jail time. There are also people who encourage the Jail Time to be Life since some of these people who performed these acts have destroyed other people's computers and servers which are countless dollar amounts to those affected by it. So we encourage you patrons of this game and Server to do your part in making our game and server a safe place to interact in and report any such said activities whether it is in a private room or not to the Server Admins to take care of immediately.

  Age Restriction> this game is permitted for players who are of age 16 and Up to play. Children under the age of 16 should not enter this game with out written consent of their parent to our website allowing the young one to play. If a Child is found playing this game underage then we must remove you from the chartrooms and game site due to the Parental legal rights of the United States to protect their children. Also to parents that do not wish for their children to partake in games where violence, adult language, and Fantasy aspects are in we do not hold responsibility if your child enters the sight with out your permission. It is the responsibility of Adults as well as places like this to ensure that our children's safety from ideals and themes we do not wish them to have or know do not gain access to. So we ask that you stress on parental lock ups in your home computer or regulate Children access via your Home Internet Access. We do our part by warning that the game is for a specified age in these rule sets as well as our Front Page we ask you do the same as we do our part you do yours. As the Owner a Man with some Values I to understand the difficulty in protecting our children as long as we do our part but bare in mind that in the search for the Safety of our children do not close them from the known world and deny them knowledge of what does exist. Quote by <E. Molina>

Rules of Serenade Tavern

Here you will read a few things about Serenade Tavern like its origin, some historical facts, as well as rules with in the tavern. Certain actions can be taken in the Tavern but some actions are prohibited in the tavern. We ask that you read this section so your characters have an idea of the tavern’s lay out supplied by a picture below and a few rules that all characters must abide by while in the tavern. Broken rules can lead to reprimands or in game actions to occur so be warn what you do in the tavern may reflect in or against your favor.

Golden Tavern Rule > In all circumstances in or out of character we ask that you follow all rules of Serenade Tavern as well as the In Game and Game Rules. The Tavern is the main room and lobby for all players and is not a room to break rules or perform action in breaking the rules. The main room is a channel where all Admins enter and all players are role playing in. Also Legend Dice and Fire Place record activity when there is also no one in the room or in the room. Regardless if no one is present or is present the room is monitored so any action you do will be recorded regardless if you enter the room or access the room remotely. So we ask avoid rule breaking out of game in this room or any of the others since all rooms are constantly monitored and record giving us proof of any negative action made whether it is in or out of game whether a admin is present or not.

Tavern Rule 1> There is no fighting what so ever in the Tavern since Orichi the owner wants it in good shape as best as possible. So all patrons are asked to disarm themselves at the door and can pick up their equipment when they leave. If a Bar Fight breaks out it will start but as soon as people ask you to stop do so it will be easier on you if you do. Continuation of the Bar Fight may lead to authorities to come or if none are around the Gargoyle like statues in each corner of the room (In game description) see and record everything for Orichi so regardless he will know and ask for you to pay for any damages of the tavern like chairs, tables, furniture, etc. Also Magical Battles are prohibited in the tavern and no one of any Magic Domain can use spells or magic even if their magical items in the Tavern. There is a ward set by a Goddess that prevents any harm or casting of magic in the tavern.

Tavern Rule 2> There is no point in harming anyone in the tavern since all wounds regenerate d4 Healing to the person. Also No one can or may die in the Tavern since another set of wards resurrects them immediately. The Wards cannot restore life that has died outside the Tavern since the life of the mortal must have extinguished with in the Tavern grounds. Also keep in mind killing in the Tavern is recorded by these Wards and Orichi has good confirmation of it so be warned battling and killing can lead to fines or character jail time.

Tavern Rule 3> All Ethics and Races are welcomed in the tavern because it is considered a Neutral ground in Noctura. Regardless of that characters ethics or race no matter what they have done or what they have conspired to the Tavern is a Sanctuary and Neutral ground breaking of this rule lead with hostility will lead to fines or possible jail time. Also if the person that enters has done a crime or is escaping the law they may seek 1 day worth of food, sleep, and safety. However if the authorities are told and is in the tavern the authorities will wait for his sanctuary to be done