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*The thunder of hooves approaches your, spirit. The ghostly rider leads you towards the Court of Fallen Shadows. The Court Greets you in its immortal glory. You are now a part of the court, and the Court apart of you. Welcome, Wilbury Hekerbeth to the Court of Fallen Shadows ((Accepted. The Position of the Engraved is taken, but you are free to be assigned any of the other positions available as well. The post will be updated to our current members and positions))

OOC Application Minecraft name: Akiriza Skype ID (Required): galacticpotatoking Time zone: PST, California, USA Have you been banned sometime in the past 6 months?: No What are your characters? Is one of them a ghost? If not, would you be willing to make one and possibly PK a character to do it?: Yes. Yes, I just need assistance in altering my skins to make it 'ghostly'. What sort of allegiances have any of your characters held in the past?: The Druidic Order and the Elves of Haelun'or What sort of role-play do you specialize in?: Peaceful What do you believe are key factors for a successful spooky event?: Lore, good role-playing (Players that know what they are doing), planning, possibly music. What strengths could you contribute to the Court OOCly?: I am an experienced builder, quite organized, and able to resolve things without need for staff. Why do you want to be part of the Court?: Error 404: Reason not found (Joshing). I believe it holds a unique form of role-play for me, and many new friends to make. Create a distinct event you might do as part of the Court: ((I chose to do this instead, I can't think of anything else.)) Clearing his Home ----------------------- Rzahnch sits at the aged, rusted, and bent metal table, watching the place that he and his family once built slowly start to break away, the stone becoming chipped and weak after centuries of being abandoned. The room around him seemed to be empty, only aside from a large cabinet, a chest, an old bed frame, with no mattress, all made of metal, and all rusting. He looked down to the sanguine coloured carpet, time passed, and the dust finally settled over the elegant rug, it's beautiful golden trim coated over in a layer of gray, just as his fair skin had, upon his passing. The Elf remained silent, looking about the stone and iron filled underground ruin, the only thing having kept the place lit for such a period of time being an aged glass jar of glowstone dust. Suddenly, the large steel and iron doors of the subterranean dwelling creaked, Rzahnch turning his head. Light peered from between the cracks of the opening door, an amount of dust flying in the air visible. Finally, with an audible grunt of effort, the heavy metal doors sway open, filling the place with light, Rzahnch fades to the shadows. "Ugh, what in the Nether? What's with all of this damned dust?!" One voice said. "What did you expect Aron? The place hasn't been opened in forever." Another said. The two descended the stairs peering about the empty room. "Take whatever looks valuable to you, that means metals, gems, tools, and Minas." The second said. "Yeah, yeah, I know the drill." Aron said. They traverse the room, ravaging the storage rooms when one of them looks over to the table, noticing an old, brittle skeleton covered in dusty robes, this would seemingly be Rzahnch. "Ew, that's gross... Is that who lived here last?" He said. "Yeah, it probably is..." The other said, smacking the skull of the skeleton off with a swift flick of the wrist. Rzahnch was outraged, watching these people invade his home, steal his possessions, and then defile his body, he slowly emerged from the floor before Aron, a look of pure hatred written on his ghostly face. "Wha? Who the?!--" It was too late though, the spirit faded into the man's body, drawing the dagger from his waste before throwing himself at the other robber. The dagger implanted itself into the shoulder of the looter, he screamed out in pain. "AAGGH, ARON, WHAT THE NETHER?!" There was no response though, instead, his yelling was replied to with a swift blade to his neck. The wannabe thief collapsed to the floor, grasping his own throat, nothing more audible but a shallow gurgling noise and his feet kicking against the stone flooring. This was followed by Aron sprinting out of the door in terror, tripping over a stone and tumbling down into a nearby ravine, breaking his spine on impact with the hard stone. Rzahnch stared in glory of the outside, wildlife having grown around his old home, shading over the sky he once saw into a mass of vines and leaves. The steel and iron doors of the ruin closed and locked that day, but instead of the ghost staying at home, he wandered out, into the grove that his home now transformed into. Tell us what you expect personally from the Court: I am unsure to be honest. Do you agree to adhere to Supremacy's lore pertaining to the estrangement of mortals, among all other lore pertaining to proper Spectral etiquette?: Yes What position do you want to have: A Shadow, if not available, then Engraved. ((RP Application)) Your name and/or title: Rzahnch Nchazefk Your allegiances in life: Nothing but my people, and my seeking of knowledge. Do you agree to adhere by the Commandments of the Court, and to actively pursue and follow any future verdicts that the Court as an entity chooses to establish or abolish?: Indeed Your age: 752 (In Death Time) 546 (In Living Age) 1298 in total. Darkness meets your being in the dead of night, shadows surrounding all. A letter is sent to you, spirit. We welcome you, Rzahnch You are now apart of the court, and the court apart of you. Welcome to the Court of Fallen Shadows. ((Accepted)) ((For the Engraved court position, I'd like to see an example of your writing via skype))

(( We are open to you and any other player that wants to RP a spirit. Feel free to fill out the application and the link is right herehttp://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/Spectrals ))

Darkness soon meets this spirit as a horse trots forward. The Dark shadows grow from all directions, reducing the atmosphere into a chilled night. The Horseman meets you, Solomon, guiding you into the crypts of the Shadows. You are now apart of the court, and the court apart of you. Welcome, Brother, to The Court of Fallen Shadows, ((Accepted)) ((Let it be known that the rank of wraith has been changed to Fallen to reduces any confusion))

((The rank is a social standing, if it requires any change to the post then I would be happy to do so. ))

*The Horseman approaches you, bearing a letter from the Court* The court shall always have a place for its founders. Come and join us once again -signed, The Shadow

Darkness soon meets this spirit as a horse trots forward. The Dark shadows grow from all directions, reducing the atmosphere into a chilled night. The Horseman meets you, Cicero Delecard, guiding you into the crypts of the Shadows. You are now apart of the court, and the court apart of you. Welcome, Brother, to The Court of Fallen Shadows, ((Accepted)) You are now apart of the court, and the Court apart of you. Welcome back, Brother, to The Court of Fallen Shadows ((Accepted)) ((This is not necessarily applied, and was not in the past as far as I know. You will RP your powers that you gain through age (in the lore). Just use the powers correctly and to the lore standards, then you should be fine. PM me the link to this post so I can see it.))

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLEorA41tY [!]An old book lies before you, seemingly ages old with a torn binding.[!] The Fallen Shadows Long ago, two spirits came together, and formed the first Court of immortal beings, bringing those whom that have passed, together. It supplied them with reason, order, and power above all. These two Graven will always be remembered, and their return shall bring a coming of an age unknown to all that are aware. The Court has long been forgotten, for its founders have left and forgotten their needs. This, was soon to change…. For within a dark and mysterious catacomb, lies the laws of the spirits. The very laws that were Engraved upon these halls, and shall be remembered for an eternity... ...To never harm their Unholy Brothers... ...To hold vigilance against the Descendant's promise... ...To fear and shun the hated lights... ...To never succumb into the Mortals’ Ignorance... ...And to protect their brothers and sisters of Dark unholy Fate... These laws were set in stone by the old scribe, whom remained to protect his unholy land. Known only as the Engraved, the scribe took to these laws, and were bound by them. His laws, however, remained barren of his kin, and so was brought upon the new court. The Court of Fallen Shadows. But what is a court without his Kin? And soon the Engraved set out, seeking his fallen brothers and sisters to return. The Scribe removed his former title, and was no longer bound to the Court of Souls. Soon, his very being warped and shifted, soon evolving his very existence not as a simple scribe, but as The Shadow of the Court. The Very Shadow that lurks behind every corner, every alley, and every ruin. But for all who shall heed word, Beware the shadows, for they hide darker things... The Court operates on a Judicial level, supplying positions to those who deem worthy by the Shadow. The Shadow brings order into the chaos of the Court, allowing for all disputes to go about peacefully. This, however, is not guaranteed. The Court of Fallen Shadows operates on a sole ideal - power. Absolute, complete, and total power. And it is this pursuit of power for which the Court exists. As they say, strength in numbers. A thousand ghosts are more powerful than one, and the more spirits which stand or float at one's side, the easier it is to survive, to fight, to escape, and to complete various tasks. Popularity and favour giving is very much a thing in this Court - it is well-known that the more allies one has at it's side, the more powerful it becomes. In short, the Court functionally treats every ghost as though they were equal, and exists for the continued gathering of power and survival of all spectral-kind. It is a dangerous and mysterious force, and it's true inner workings are unknown even to me, however, it undoubtedly exists. Be wary - you may face one ghost now. But in the future, will it call upon it's allies to give it aid? I wish you luck in the hunt, be you man, Mali, Uruk, or dwarf. I am James Lawrence the Second. Beware the shadows, for they hide darker things still. ((OOC Info)) As stated in James Lawrence's so called study on the Court, there is no true ranking system. Officially, the Court holds no prejudice. There is no true imbalance of power. There are positions in which you may be a part of, such as peacekeeper, scribe, etc. But the power does not alter, even with the Shadow himself, for he is there to start, conclude, and keep order to the court. What is respected, however, is age. Age defines a Spectral being, giving it wisdom, power, and Influence. This will undoubtedly result in more respect from your fellow kind as well. This "guild" will essentially be a player-led event team-like construct, mainly OOC with RP elements, that focuses on a very specific roleplay style that is often overlooked but can be very fun should one RP it properly. Created in mind to allow large scale ghost events with multiple ghost RPers taking part, this OOC/RP creation will focus on teamwork, collaboration, and competition. Each event will cater to a different playerbase. Each event will attempt to inspire either dread or awe. Whether it is exploring an ancient sprawling catacomb, attempting to appease the spirits of the dead, or fending off waves of attacking preternatural creatures, or even the good old fashioned witch hunt, the event will be crafted in mind to create a classic spooky (and possibly humorous) atmosphere. While this organization will take longer than the Event Team to pull together and arrange events, will find it more difficult to roleplay effectively without the aid of the mechanics/looseness of the rules available to the Event Team, and will not have such great rewards as the Event Team, it's roleplay will be no less enjoyable, and of no lesser quality. We hope to see you around. Sincerely, The ghosts of LoTC. The Court Positions(To stay organized) The Shadow of the Court: The Shadow starts the meetings, ends them, and keeps the meetings less chaotic and organized.(cman64) The Silencer: keeps the spirits from attacking one another, a guard if you will. The Engraved: Records all that occurs within the court, keeping track of what is said and done.(Akiriza) The Horsemen: Brings new Souls to the Court More positions will be added if needed* The "Ranks" (If meaningless titles make you feel good. ;) ) Use these in RP to signify age and/or refer to another spirit by an honorific. 1000+ yrs = Ghast 800-999 yrs = Fallen 600-799 yrs = Phantom 400-599 yrs = Spectre/Poltergeist (Not just used amongst the two respective kinds of ghosts, Graven have been known to be classified as one or the other as well according to their alignments) 200-399 yrs = Spirit 0-199 yrs = Soul The Rules OOC -Be friendly to other players! Even if they aren't to you, try your best to be polite. -Avoid BRs! Try not to make them over the tiniest little thing. That doesn't mean DON'T do it - just try and avoid it. Try to solve it with them first. And no, trying to solve it does not count as "BR!!!1!!1!" -Take a chill pill and be courteous. Ask the other players for feedback, for permission to continue RPing as though night, etc. As a Graven, if you want PvP, don't force it on people who don't want it. Ask them. If they don't want it, don't call PvP default, unless it is absolutely necessary, like, say, "Oh ****, I gtg for so and so reason." And don't just be a jerk and say that just because you want PvP. -Follow server rules! This should be obvious. -I would say have fun here, but obviously, that's not exactly something you can make a rule about... Albeit if you're not having fun, why are you here, man? :P Go out there and RP as you like! -Follow lore! Follow it, can't stress this enough! Act spooky! Use spectral magic to it's full extent and scare the **** out of someone's character! Do it! It's fun and if you do it properly, it'll be so for other.. The Commandments of the Court -Do not aggress a fellow Soul without reason. Those whom aggress their fellow Souls will be SHUNNED. -There is a fine line between alliance/protection of mortals and friendship! Those whom dally with the living will be SHUNNED and PURGED, lest they bring down upon us the might of the living. -Fear the light, for light weakens and burns. Those who walk the light will be SHUNNED. -Leave the Clerics and Shamans in peace, lest they hunt us down and rend our souls with faithful light! Those who provoke their wrath will be SHUNNED, PURGED, and DELIVERED UNTO THE LIGHT. -Protect and aid your fellow Souls, that we may each attain Godhood in death! Those who refuse will be SHUNNED. ((Further OOC Details)) We'll be RPing the actual group as though it were something akin to a council/moot, with meetings held every other week or whenever any one member calls for such a meeting, either in order to call into question some of the "laws," propose new "legislations," or call for favours (event part of the "guild.") Laws will be very largely subjective, with different interpretations by different ghosts. A ghost, if found to have apparently broken such a law, would be called to task and trial, with each ghost voting on whether to dole out punishments or not. Just the same, a ghost can possibly appeal said verdict after a time IF they were simply shunned. OOC Application Minecraft name: Skype ID (Required): Time zone: Have you been banned sometime in the past 6 months? What are your characters? Is one of them a ghost? If not, would you be willing to make one and possibly PK a character to do it? What sort of allegiances have any of your characters held in the past? What sort of roleplay do you specialize in? (e.g. Peaceful, Conflict, Exploration, Spontaneous, etc.) What do you believe are key factors for a successful spooky event? What strengths could you contribute to the Court OOCly? Are you knowledgeable in lore, great at organizing, good at building, a good writer, what? Don't have to get into detail, and doesn't have to be super amazing stuff, list it off. Why do you want to be part of the Court? Create a distinct event you might do as part of the Court. Doesn't have to be long or detailed now, just decent! Tell us what you expect personally from the Court. This doesn't particularly matter and is optional, however, your saying something will help us develop the group into what it needs to be. Finally... Do you agree to adhere to Supremacy's lore pertaining to the estrangement of mortals, among all other lore pertaining to proper Spectral etiquette? What position do you want to have(If interested in one)? ((RP Application)) [!] The boom and rumble of hooves trampling the ground sound through the night air, seeking spirits of old and new alike. Taking the form of a ghostly rider, burning with fire and smoke, and sitting upon a vile horse, it hurls a dark, old, and crumpled scroll at your ghostly character's feet. Within the scroll is first written the Commandments of the Court and following that, it's purpose as a legislative entity bent on pursuing the survival and empowerment of all spectral-kind. Finally, there comes the actual letter itself. You have been summoned to take up a role at the Spectral Court. Join us now, brother or sister in Death, and we shall attain Godhood together. Write the letter and call for the spirit of the Cavalier, and his protégé will soon ride to take you home. Welcome back, friend of Darkness. Your name and/or title. Your allegiances in life. Do you agree to adhere by the Commandments of the Court, and to actively pursue and follow any future verdicts that the Court as an entity chooses to establish or abolish? Your age. Note: You do not have to PK a character to be in this court. New characters or ones that are already dead can join, they just have to be of the Spectral kind. Also Post your Application on the forum post

http://imgur.com/1v4egZ2,rOHgUpg,oQrqCcO#0 The Te'vel Inn and Farm -------------------------------- A nice way to get away from your city life and relax within the county farms of Werdenberg. Relax with the setting sun in the Te'vel farm and Inn, a great rest stop for your everyday needs. Rooms fit for your traveling needs, whether that be a single night or more. A Bar for those who want to loosen the joints and drink our fine selection Rooms: ----------- 25 minas per night (No food is given) 50 Minas per night (Meals will be provided as asked) Bar: ------- Wheat Whiskey: 5 minas Fireball(Mixture): 7 minas (More coming soon) Private Beach: ------------------- Open all day Payment is directly given to the Manager upon arrival for all nights stayed. Send a Bird to Yosi Te'vel (cman64) for further information and reservations.

I like this idea, and I'd like to see this IG. Honestly, you should direct your focus on not only helping out the RP, but also be a place where you show new players around. Let it be a fun way to draw new members in and help them face the daunting server. With all these new rules, wiki lore, and subjects to get familiar with, new players may feel overwhelmed. All of us who came to the server as a new member must have felt this same feeling, so why not help 'em out? This would be the best way to in my opinion.

The dark catacombs of the court bustled with insects, all attempting to eat the remains of those that have passed. The atmosphere changed as the spirits filed into the meeting room, each with their own intentions. However, this meeting had yet to begin before some guests unexpectedly arrived. The Necromancers, hearing word of our endeavors, came to speak with the matters on hand. The ever so modest Silver Sentinel converged with this Wraith, hoping to forge an alliance and to allow for safer conditions between all parties. “The simplest we ask for is peaceful cohabitation,” chimed the Librarian, hoping to seek out an easier and much more pleasant discussion. “What are your real terms, the ones you find necessary?” repeated the Gravelord, his patience being tested among the spirits. And so came one of the few terms in which the two parties agreed upon, that the spirits shall traverse the Embermoor and occupy it without fear of harm. Further discussion took place between the Wraith and the spirits, as talk soon came upon guarding the very swamp itself, and they agreed to become the Guardians of the swamp, but would not hunt those that leave the land. Finally, did two more terms come into play, as the spirits agreed not to be included within the endeavors of the Coven’s plans against Haelun’or, nor should they prevent the coming conflicts that would come. The agreement to keep the peace between the two parties by not causing any harm on either side concluded the meeting’s main goals within this new alliance. However, that was not the last of the Gravelord, for it required an item of loyalty from the spirits. A wand from the Emerald Wraith. A pocket watch of the Galbenza Gentlemen from the Engraved. A sword from the Silver Sentinel. Finally, a chain from the Captain Condemned. Thus were created the ties in which the allies now hold, and what may come of the near future…

I agree with this. The idea of give and take does interest myself and I'm sure a few others. I am not in any way offended (Being Jewish and having this not in any way offend my religious beliefs), but can see how others are. I would suggest taking a different approach to this "new magic'. Instead of what you had wrote, try a dark arts "buff" magic. If you want more strength, you lose speed. If you want to be smarter, you lose strength, so on and so forth. With that being said, do not make it with blood (then its basically blood magic which we already have). just include either minor extractions from animals such as a rabbit's foot, a bear claw, etc to provide that "buff" power. This change in no way coincides satanic rituals(as far as i know), and goes along with the give/take idea. Now for the arguing, This is just our community and we need to respect everyone. If there's a disagreement then we don't point fingers and shout, we compromise. If you disagree with this idea, look to make it better rather than completely dismiss it into the void.