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RULES
 
THE BASICS
We are an intermediate role-playing game that focuses on character development and in-game plots. We do not have a minimum word limit, but we do ask that you utilize proper grammar and spelling. Our themes will deal with a lot of dark situations such as violence and horror related subjects. As such, we ask that you realize this while coming into the game, because the overall rating is L3/V3/S3, meaning language, sexual content, and violence will include mature content.

We will have activity checks once a month and we ask that each character has at least one active thread/scene with at least 5+ replies to stay active. Hiatuses and slowatuses are available upon request.

Always keep OOC and IC seperate. God-Modding, or writing for another character that is not your own, unless given specific permission, will not be tolerated.

Please be respectful of each player and be polite to each other. If you have a problem with someone, see the admins. We will keep all complaints anonymous and will tend to the issue right away. Keep an open communication with your writing partners. Make sure you know each other's permissions and limits before threading. Going over someone's limits is prohibited.

blood
The way in which the blood of different supernatural creatures effects others, mainly vampires, varies. Some blood types have magical properties, while others will be found downright repulsive and can make a vampire very sick. A vampire, while needing to satiate and sustain solely on blood, will find the blood of shifters and weres disgusting and will be sickened by it to the point that it might kill or seriously injure and poison a vampire. However, the blood of fae is something entirely different. It is a delicacy craved by vampires, because it allows them to walk during the daylight, while giving them a euphoric high as well as for its aphrodisiac like properties.

When a vampire senses a faerie, they will know because of the undeniable and almost irresistible sweet scent their blood has. Lastly, a vampire will also enjoy the blood of witches, especially those which are very powerful because for a short time the vampire will take on their magical abilities upon consuming the witch's magical blood. When a mortal consumes a vampire's blood, it works for them in the same way faerie blood would for vampires; they will experience a euphoric high, which gives the human energy and makes them feel both fearless, and unstoppable.

However, a vampire's blood for mortals is highly addictive, and like any dangerous street drug it will have dire consequences on any human who uses a vampire's blood too much. Because it is highly addictive, users who often abuse a vampire's blood, or V as it is called, will eventually become strung out and the need for more. A vampire's blood can also have healing qualities to it, but only when the mortal is close to death. However, this too has side-effects; the mortal will experience an aphrodisiac like response, as well as a connection to the vampire for a short time. Often, mortals who are healed by a vampire's blood will have vivid, sexual dreams about the vampire until the side-effects eventually subside and go away.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
is this a true blood game?
in a way, yes. we have taken much of the same mythos that charlaine harris began in the sookie stackhouse books, but also mixed in a few others. you’ll notice influence from buffy the vampire slayer, supernatural, and others.

what is phantoms?
phantoms is a patchwork supernatural genre rpg which combines all of your favorite darker fandoms and asks what would happen if an actual paranormal war occured. the game will start with small interwoven plots that will eventually blossom into one giant overarching storyline. at the game start, vampires and werewolves will be labeled as public enemy number one and two. most supernatural creatures are going back into hiding, while the courageous continue the fight for their rights. at game start only vampires and werewolves will be public knowledge.

what type of character can i write? is there a limit?
we encourage all kinds of characters here at phantoms. however, we would prefer no hybrid characters, or characters under the age of eighteen. playbys should also be age appropriate and should adhere to the five year rule. overpowered characters will also be prohibited. for now there will be no character limit.

do you have a discord?
yes. as it’s becoming more and more popular with rpgs, we will be using discord for out of character needs. it is not necessary to have a handle, but it is encouraged.

can vampires still purchase vitae?
yes, vitae is still available nationwide. vampires and werewolves are not automatically criminals, but they are being watched and hunted never like before.

can vampires drink alcohol or imbibe in drugs?
yes, vampires and other supernatural creatures can drink alcohol and also use recreational and illicit drugs. but in order to feel the full effects they must be well fed.

what is happening in the rest of the world?
our game focuses on los angeles, california, but the rest of the world will have an effect on the game. there will be certain plots that happen elsewhere, but the effects will be felt all across the country. the anti-vampire and werewolf march, which was the catalyst for the chaos at game start, happened all over the world. for the first time the entire world is in agreement, vampires and werewolves are more dangerous than human beings.

what do you mean, vampires and werewolves are now (unofficial) public enemies?
after the march, it became apparent that there was still a lot of animosity between the different sides. with norman potts as president, he has declared a state of emergency in the usa. vampires and werewolves are watched with caution while a supernatural creature task force is put together.

so, are vampires/werewolves still out in the open?
yes, vampires/werewolves are still out in the open, but the public doesn’t have the best image of them at the moment. this could change in-game, but we wanted to begin with some conflict. there is some vampires/werewolves that try to show the world that they’re not all the same and there is some that are giving into their brutal bloodlust. where your character falls is up to you.

is this game trying to parallel the real political conflict in the usa and world at the moment?
no, we are not aiming to try and do that. there’s enough of that in the news right now and too many people are being affected. we are borrowing these ideas from other sources, one of them being the sookie stackhouse books.

can you elaborate more on the celebrity characters?
we will only allow fictional celebrities, no faux-celebs or real celebs. if you have to write someone that is famous, than you’ll be creating their entire résumé. If we start to see a major influx in famous characters we will place a cap.

can my character join or create a guild, coven, or pack?
absolutely! we have a few already listed, but if you’d like to create your own please drop box the mods here!