Rapture

Unlike Evo said it sounds theoretically powerful, but because under the redlines it says it doesn't cause harm most people just power through it with only a few people freaking out. In my experience it's been primarily used to attempt to freak people out long enough for a blood mage to slip away from a situation or to take revenge on annoying relatives. In all honesty it could be a little stronger so if you are using it to freak people out to get away you aren't just relying on the others around you to rply react to it, but you know that's just my humble opinion.

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-+- Year of The Warrior -=~+~=- 19th Saturday 8pm EST- Opening Ceremony [Social Event] Drinks at the tea house, food and a celebration. Come have a good time with your friends as we announce the contests for the week. 20th Sunday 7pm EST- Free for All [PvP Event] Bring your armor and weapons for a good old fashioned free for all. Last one standing gets two stacks of iron, a stack of leather and 200 mina. Sign-ups are the day of! 21st Monday 7pm EST- Round one of the Round Robin [CRP Event] First set of the Round Robins, individuals not involved in said fights may bet on contestants to earn minas. Only eight spots; sign up required beforehand, sign up sheets and explanation will be at the bottom of the missive. 22nd Tuesday 7pm EST - Round 2 of the Round Robin [CRP Event] Winners from the first Round Robin will be paired against each other. Who will advance to the final round? 23rd Wednesday 7pm EST- Finals of the Round Robin [CRP Event] Last two contestants fight until the other can no longer stand. Winner will take home the prize. As with the first two, those not participating may bet on contestants. The prize being 300 mina along with a magical staff from the ice caves behind Yong Ping. 24th Thursday 8pm EST- Archery Contest [CRP/Rolls Event] Are you a talented archer? Wish to show off your skills? Archery contest on Thursday, sign up sheet will be provided on the day and there will be limited spots, first come first serve. Winner walks away with an authentic Oyashiman Yumi for the event and 100 Mina. 25th Friday 7pm EST- Closing Ceremony [Social Event] Have a drink and a laugh with your friends as the year comes to a close! Food and drinks shall be provided at the tea house, as well as performances by the locals. Sign up sheet for Round Robin: IGN: RP Name: Discord: [!] Flyers for the event have been posted all around Almaris, on every notice board.

An ornate scroll, plated within a case with golden-lotus detailing is delivered via Retainer, the individual in question coming to a kneel before Ishikawa Akihiko to deliver the piece. Only upon acceptance, would they rise and leave soon after. If they should choose to unravel the scroll, it'd reveal lotus-scented rice-paper, golden-edged stationery along the edges and the words in scrawling calligraphy. By order of the Zhu, Chen Wenping By the authority of the Zhu, Chen Wenping, the Ishikawa Household has been gifted the right of nobility, under that of the Jade State of Yong Ping. Upon the receiving of this letter, the head of household Ishikawa Akihiko holds the tentative title of Danshaku. This title is hereditary and will pass onto one such Ishikawa Akihikos heir of the Household. From this point, you are given one Dragons week to come before me within the Senate room to accept and swear that of an oath. Upon this swearing of the Oath, you have the rights and privileges of nobility, alongside the duties and responsibilities that come with such a title. May we, as the Jade State, ever prosper. “No mud, no lotus.” Chen Wenping, the third Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, Gong and Patriarch of the Chen Household, former Chancellor, former Minister of Justice,. 陈 文平

An ornate scroll, plated within a case with golden-lotus detailing is delivered via Retainer, the individual in question coming to a kneel before Ishikawa Akihiko to deliver the piece. Only upon acceptance, would they rise and leave soon after. If they should choose to unravel the scroll, it'd reveal lotus-scented rice-paper, golden-edged stationery along the edges and the words in scrawling calligraphy. By order of the Zhu, Chen Wenping By the authority of the Zhu, Chen Wenping, the Ishikawa Household has been gifted the right of nobility, under that of the Jade State of Yong Ping. Upon the receiving of this letter, the head of household Ishikawa Akihiko holds the tentative title of Danshaku. This title is hereditary and will pass onto one such Ishikawa Akihikos heir of the Household. From this point, you are given one Dragons week to come before me within the Senate room to accept and swear that of an oath. Upon this swearing of the Oath, you have the rights and privileges of nobility, alongside the duties and responsibilities that come with such a title. May we, as the Jade State, ever prosper. “No mud, no lotus.” Chen Wenping, the third Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, Gong and Patriarch of the Chen Household, former Chancellor, former Minister of Justice,. 陈 文平

An ornate scroll, plated within a case with golden-lotus detailing is delivered via Retainer, the individual in question coming to a kneel before Watanabe Akemi to deliver the piece. Only upon acceptance, would they rise and leave soon after. If they should choose to unravel the scroll, it'd reveal lotus-scented rice-paper, golden-edged stationery along the edges and the words in scrawling calligraphy. By order of the Prosperous Zhu, Chen Wenping By the authority of the Zhu, Chen Wenping, the Watanabe Household has been gifted the right of nobility, under that of the Jade State of Yong Ping. Upon the receiving of this letter, the head of household Watanabe Akemi holds the tentative title of Shishaku. This title is hereditary and will pass onto one such Watanabe Akemi heir of the Household. From this point, you are given one Dragons week to come before me within the Senate room to accept and swear that of an oath. Upon this swearing of the Oath, you have the rights and privileges of nobility, alongside the duties and responsibilities that come with such a title. May we, as the Jade State, ever prosper. “No mud, no lotus.” Chen Wenping, the third Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, Gong and Patriarch of the Chen Household, former Chancellor, former Minister of Justice. 陈 文平

An ornate scroll, plated within a case with golden-lotus detailing is delivered via Retainer, the individual in question coming to a kneel before Tianrui Ren to deliver the piece. Only upon acceptance, would they rise and leave soon after. If they should choose to unravel the scroll, it'd reveal lotus-scented rice-paper, golden-edged stationery along the edges and the words in scrawling calligraphy. By order of the Zhu, Chen Wenping By the authority of the Zhu, Chen Wenping, the Tianrui household has been gifted the right of nobility, under that of the Jade State of Yong Ping. Upon the receiving of this letter, the head of household Tianrui Ren holds the tentative title of Gong. This title is hereditary and will pass onto one such Tianrui Rens heir of the Household. From this point, you are given one Dragons week to come before me within the Senate room to accept and swear that of an oath. Upon this swearing of the Oath, you have the rights and privileges of nobility, alongside the duties and responsibilities that come with such a title. May we, as the Jade State, ever prosper. “No mud, no lotus.” Chen Wenping, the third Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, Gong and Patriarch of the Chen Household, former Chancellor, former Minister of Justice, and local playwright. 陈 文平

Yong Ping Tea House Quiz Come one, come all to the Yong Ping Tea House Quiz Night. Three categories, five questions each category, save the last which has four. Is there a prize for winning this inscrutable battle of the intellects? You can put that question to rest with 200 mina for the winning team. Teams may have a maximum of four members. Categories Yong Ping History Common Knowledge Wenping Generously invited by Chen Wenping himself When? 8 PM EST 6th of the 1st (OOC P.S.: To make things fair the last category won’t actually be counted. I just did it for fun, but you will still have to answer the questions to complete the quiz.)

The Official Yong Ping Legal System To ensure a well balanced and fair justice system within the Jade State of Yong Ping, and the previous laws being not only outdated, but also not regulated in respect to the new Jade Constitution, a new court system in addition to newly revised laws will be integrated in order to ensure the security and prosperity within the borders of the Jade State of Yong Ping. Under enforcement of this newly revised legal code, lesser crimes committed against the laws of the Jade State of Yong Ping are to be dealt with by on the spot issuing of punishment by an Officer of the Yong Ping Army. An Officer issuing punishment may prior to issuing punishment seek legal advice from a Judge or Lawyer, however this is not necessary. The aforementioned method of punishment and criminal identification may only be carried out and issued if the committed crime has been witnessed by three or more people. If the individual who has been issued a punishment by an Officer of the Yong Ping Army feels they have been wrongly accused or that their case was handled unfairly, they can place a complaint to the Ministry of Justice to receive reparations or an appellate Court date if it is found to be necessary. The following laws and regulations are directly tied to a point system, whereby the rights and privileges of convicted individuals can be affected by how many crimes one has committed and the degree of the crime to ensure the safety of further citizens of the Jade State of Yong Ping. All citizens of the jade state will have a record kept of the points tied to their name, age and address. Furthermore, if any individual wishes to rehabilitate themselves and not suffer the consequences of their actions after the issued punishment, a system for the removal of points has been introduced. To distinguish minor offenders from major and criminal offenders, the following regulations and laws are organized into three different subtypes. Minor crimes: 1 point added to the file of the individual (Are typically punished by fines or beatings) Intermediate crimes: 2 points added to the file of the individual (Typical punishments brandings, beatings or fines) Severe crimes: 3 points added to the file of the individual (Brandings, fines and/or non-lethal removal or organs or limbs) Variable crimes: Those that would be deemed treasonous, or possibly automatically five points. But can be contended by the Council. (Almost always execution or exile but may vary case by case and is determined by Chancellor or Zhu) Number of Points Consequences Cost of Removal 1 Point A warning 100 mina or a year of working for the state 2 Points No longer able to gain a position as Minister 200 mina or a two years of working for the state 3 Points No longer able to hold or gain a position in any ministry. Relegated to the lower districts. 300 mina or three years of working for the state and a public statement of apology 4 Points Confiscation of all property both private and business related Unable to be removed save by pardon of Zhu or the Chancellor 5 Points Execution/Banishment Unable to be removed save Pardon from the Zhu Crimes Against the Individual Impersonation - Maofan Nng: The act of one individual imitating another individual of the common folk, for nefarious and unlawful purposes. Maofan Jit: The act of one individual imitating another individual of State or Military rank. This may be considered as treasonous action depending on the rank impersonated. Attempted Assault - Maofan Sa: The attempted harm or injury of another individual through methods of an unarmed nature. Maofan Nng: The attempted harm or injury of another individual through methods involving a weapon. Assault - Maofan Sa: The act of physically attacking a person, which results in no permanent damage to the attacked individual. Maofan Nng: The act of physically attacking a person, which results in lasting damage to the attacked individual. Maofan Jit: The act of physically attacking a person, which results in permanent damage to the attacked individual. Kidnapping - Maofan Nng: The intentional and willful abduction, confining and chaining or otherwise restraining of another individual without actually causing any physical harm to said person. Maofan Jit: The intentional and willful abduction, confining and chaining or otherwise restraining of another individual, which leads to unintentional physical harm to said person. Maofan Jit: The intentional and willful of abduction, confining and chaining or otherwise restraining another individual, with intention to physically harm said person, or having intentionally caused harm to said individual. Mutilation - Maofan Sa: The act of removing teeth, fingers, toes, eyes or tongue of an individual through negligence. Maofan Nng: The act of knowingly and willfully removing teeth, fingers, toes, eyes or tongue of an individual or through negligence removing limbs and organs or otherwise doing permanent damage to another individual. Maofan Jit: The act of knowingly and willfully removing limbs, organs or otherwise doing permanent damage to another individual. Torture - Maofan Nng: The act of individuals not authorized by the council performing long lasting and willing physical damage and torment to another individual over an extended period of time. Maofan Jit: The act of individuals not authorized by the council performing permanent and willing physical damage and torment to another individual over an extended period of time Manslaughter - Maofan Sa: The taking of the life of another through pure negligence or accident, with no premeditated plans or intentions for the death of the deceased individual. Murder - Maofan Sa: The act of taking an individual’s life in the heat of the moment, either as a result of coercion, threats to the individual taking the life, or high strung emotional passions. Maofan Nng: The act of willingly taking the life of another without individual cause or premeditation. Maofan Jit: The act of willingly planning out, and conducting the taking of the life of another individual. Crimes Against Decency Slander- Maofan Sa: The willful spreading of false information, about an individual/company without intent to harm the person/company’s reputation or standing within the greater community. Maofan Nng: The willful spreading of false information, about an individual or company without intent to harm the reputation or standing of said company through pictorial means, or written word. Maofan Jit: The willful and purposeful spreading of false information about an individual company with direct intent to harm their reputation and standing within the wider community through word of mouth, print or pictorial means. Disturbing the Peace - Maofan Sa: The unintentional disruption of the daily routines of the people of Yong Ping through upsetting, violent, crude or deplorable displays. Maofan Nng: The intentional disruption of the daily routines of the people of Yong Ping through upsetting, violent, crude or deplorable displays. Incitement- Maofan Sa: The convincing or manipulation of making other individuals to commit crime. Resisting Arrest - Maofan Sa: The individual has attempted to run or obscure themselves from the YPA (Yong Ping Army), or other state authority figures after having had a warrant issued for their arrest or been placed under arrest. Maofan Nng: The individual has attempted to avoid arrest, and or punishment by the YPA (Yong Ping Army), or other state authority figures by violent means. Discrimination - Maofan Sa: Any discriminatory, verbal or physical action taken against an individual on the grounds of their race, descendant or otherwise, culture, preference of partner or gender. This does not include on the grounds of religion or individuals of an undead or tainted nature. Deviancy - Maofan Sa: One or more individuals performing acts in public which would be considered indecent, or not appropriate for the general public. Adultery - Maofan Sa: The action of an already wed individual, copulating with someone who is not their spouse, without the knowledge and/or expressed consent of said spouse. Prohibited Goods - Maofan Sa: The willful possession of any illegal substances, literature or items found on someone's person, and/or in their abode. Maofan Nng: The willful selling and or distribution of illegal substances, literature and/or items. Maofan Jit: The willful cultivation and manufacturing of illegal substances, literature and/or items. Crimes Against Property Vandalism - Maofan Sa: Unintentionally defacing, or destroying public and or private property. Maofan Nng: Intentional defacing, or destroying public and or private property. Trespassing - Maofan Sa: The unlawful act of entering an abode, private plot or residence without the expressed permission of the owner. Squatting - Maofan Sa: The unlawful and unauthorised staying in a home, building or residence without paying taxes for up to two years. Maofan Nng: The unlawful and unauthorised staying in a home, building or residence without paying taxes for between two to eight years. Maofan Jit: The unlawful and unauthorised staying in a home, building or residence without paying taxes for upwards of eight years. Arson - Maofan Nng: The accidental setting alight of any property private or public. Maofan Jit: The intentional setting alight of any property private or public. Larceny - Maofan Sa: The taking of property or mina with a value of up to 100 mina from a person or their home, without the consent of said person. Maofan Nng: The taking of property or mina with a minimum value of 101 mina and up to 300 mina from a person or their home, without the consent of said person. Maofan Jit: The taking of property or mina with a value of over 300 mina from a person or their home, without the consent of said person. Burglary - Maofan Nng: The entry into the residence of an individual with intention to commit a non-violent crime. Maofan Jit: The entry into the residence of an individual with intention to commit a violent crime. Banditry - Maofan Sa: The taking of property equal to the value of up to 100 mina from an individual through violence or threats of violence. Maofan Nng: The taking of property equal to the value of above 100 mina and up to 300 mina from an individual through violence or threats of violence. Maofan Jit: The taking of property equal to the value of above 300 mina from an individual through violence or threats of violence. Fraud - Maofan Nng: The unintentional deception of an individual, through use of a written or verbal contract, or someone not fulfilling said contract. Maofan Jit: The intentional deception of an individual, through use of a written or verbal contract, or someone not fulfilling said contract. Extortion - Maofan Jit: The use of violence or the threat of violence to get an individual to perform acts they otherwise wouldn’t or to give over materials, goods, mina or information they otherwise wouldn’t. Misuse of The Arcane Practice of Forbidden Arts - Maofan Jit: The practice of forbidden arts is the practicing of magics which causes corruption or rot of the soul; this does not include the voidal arts. Harboring - Maofan Jit: Hiding or caring for those practitioners of forbidden arts. Allowing them to reside, and perform acts of forbidden magic within your abode. Aiding and Abetting - Maofan Jit: Helping or acting alongside/on behalf of practitioners of Forbidden Magics. Either through the act of luring, or participation in their rituals, or harming others in their defence, or for their desires. Illicit use of Magic - Maofan Sa: Use of voidal or deity based magic in an attempt to cause willful and conscious harm to another individual. Maofan Nng: Use of voidal or deity based magic to cause willful and conscious harm or injury to another individual. Maofan Jit: Use of voidal or deity based magic to cause willful and conscious permanent harm or injury to another individual. Magical Misconduct - Maofan Nng: Causing injury or damage to other individuals through negligence or malpractice of magic. Maofan Jit: Causing long term permanent injury or damage to other individuals through negligence or malpractice of magic. Crimes Against the State Tax Evasion - Maofan Nng: Unintentionally failing to pay taxes on a residence, storage, business or stall, before the allotted time of payment. Maofan Jit: Intentionally failing to pay taxes on a residence, storage, business or stall, before the allotted time of payment and repeatedly returning to attempt to keep said asset, without paying the taxes. Bribery - Maofan Jit: Offering mina, items or other rewards to an individual in return for their silence, or dishonesty. Obstruction - Maofan Jit: The crime of preventing the Council, YPA or other authorities of the State from enacting justice, capturing criminals or state business. Mendacity - Maofan Nng: The willing and knowing hiding of information from the State, during an interrogation or otherwise. Maofan Jit: The willing and knowing hiding of information from the State, under oath or during a trial. Insurrection - Maofan Jit: The act of inciting others to indulge or perform rebellion, or treason either outright or in secret through action, word of mouth, written word or any other method. State Homicide - Maofan Jit: The murder or manslaughter of a member of the Council of the Jade State. Treason - Maofan Nng: Knowingly acting against the Jade State of Yong Ping through disobeying the State’s wishes, disloyalty or crimes which would otherwise harm the State as a whole. Maofan Jit: Knowingly engaging in espionage, armed conflicts or rebellions against the state.Or working for, and aiding those who are enemies of the Jade State. This would also include murdering, or attempting to murder member’s of the State Council in an attempt to coup, or cause a change in power for outside forces. Tianrui Ryu, second Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Prosperous Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Second Duhu of the Yong Ping People’s Army Chen Wenping, the Illustrious Chancellor of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Honorable Minister of Justice of the Jade State of Yong Ping. 陈 文平 Atsuki Waythe, the Honorable Minister of Justice of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Enigmatic Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

In tiny writing at the bottom on the back of the hand book is a tiny written message which simply says. 'Approved by the Minister of Justice. He absolutely read this hand book back to front.'

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ASSAULT AMENDMENT ACT [Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile] To ensure those who wish harm upon others in the city state of Yong Ping do not get away with it. This does not remove initial Assault Laws, rather it adds to and expands upon them. 一。Attempted Assault: Any Individual found attempting to harm another (hit, swing a sword at or shoot another individual), or stating they will harm another will count as attempted assault. Those found guilty of attempted assault will receive 15 lashes with a whip minimum, and at its most harsh for repeat offenders they will be branded on their cheek, given twenty lashes with the whip and made to serve a year's service to the community. Punishment may range between these two depending on the severity of the attempted assault and circumstances. 二。This Act will come into effect immediately. Chen Wenping Minister of Justice 陳文平

THE ALIAS ACT [Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile] This is an act to clarify name changes, and special circumstances around alias. 一。If an individual wishes to change their name they may legally do so, by writing their old name, and the name they wish to go by as well as reasons for changing in a document. They must then submit this document to the box on the second floor of the government building. If the individual has a criminal record they must state this, and it will affect if the application is accepted or not. 二。Those who seek to operate under an Alias in Yong Ping can be given permission to do so, but this must be given by the Head of Ministry of Justice or a Judge. After gaining permission they will be protected from charges of Falsification of Identity until they cease using the alias. 三。This Act will come into effect immediately. Signed, Chen Wenping Minister of Justice 陳文平

THE RIGHT OF ARMS ACT [Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile] To ensure there is no confusion around who and who cannot carry weapons, this act is in effect as of immediately for all Citizens and Visitors. 一。CITIZENS of the city state of Yong Ping DO have a right to carry arms (Carry weapons). However these must only be used in a case of self defense or defense of the city. 二。ALL VISITORS to the city state of Yong Ping MUST hand over their weapons. Those who attempt to conceal weapons from the guard will be thrown out, repeat offenders will be taken out of the city and be publicly executed by having their belly sliced open. Those who come under allies or non-aggression pacts may carry weapons into the city but as with citizens these should be used solely for self defense or defense of Yong Ping citizens.. Foreign Diplomats may also carry a single weapon on them, however this is only to be used for self defense. 三。Severe offenders will be punished with banishment if found guilty through trial. 四。This Act will come into effect immediately. Signed, Chen Wenping Minister of Justice 陳文平 [OOC: TLDR DON’T BRING WEAPONS WITH YOU INTO THE CITY]

RESISTING DISCIPLINE ACT [Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile] In an attempt to preserve the peace and enforce the necessary measures to protect citizens and uphold Yong Ping law. 一。Anyone found to be disturbing the peace, and/ or starting fights unnecessarily will be disciplined by the guard as they see fit and thrown out of the city. Repeat Offenders can and will be banned. (1) This includes disturbing court cases. 二。Any individual attempting to avoid an action of discipline or call to court, can have their home stripped from them, and their businesses suspended until they see their trial and or punishment through. 三。Severe offenders will be punished with banishment if found guilty through trial. 四。This Act will come into effect immediately. Signed, Chen Wenping Minister of Justice 陳文平 [OOC: TLDR don’t start **** if you don’t want to finish it.]

YONG PING v. MINTO TOWNSEND [Year 15 of the Second Age, 10th of the Deep Cold] [Year 16th of the Second Age, Malin’s Welcome] YONG PING, Represented by Eiji Takai of the MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, JUDGE CHEN WENPING DESIRES TO SUMMON THE FOLLOWING PARTY TO COURT ON BEHALF OF YONG PING: MINTO TOWNSEND, ON THE BASIS OF THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLE(S), DOCTRINE(S), EDICT(S) OR ARTICLES OF LAW: Two Counts of Harassment: Any verbal, physical or mental harassment towards another party is illegal in the borders of Yong Ping. Offenders will be taken to trial in court. If found guilty, the offender will be punished to make reparations to the victim, as well as any additional fines or punishment depending on the severity of the charge. Article 14, Yong Ping Common Law. One Count of Violating Respect of Local Practice: Visitors must respect local traditions and obey the laws of Yong Ping whilst within Yong Ping’s Borders. Article 1, Yong Ping Visitor’s Rights One Count of Slander: Any individual spreading misinformation with the intent to harm another’s reputation or social standing will be ordered to pay reparation fees to the victim as well as issue a public apology. Article 4, Yong Ping Common Law. With the crimes in question committed on the Malin’s Welcome, Year 14 of the Second Age. WITH THE FOLLOWING VICTIM OF THE PROSECUTED: Tianrui Rei, Victim of Harassment TO BE PRESIDED OVER BY: Head Minister of Justice, and Judge, Wenping of the Chen Household. ON THE DESIRED DATE OF: [[Thursday 9pm EST 18th March]] YOURS HUMBLY, Judge Chen Wenping, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, YONG PING 陈 文平, Eiji Takai on behalf of Yong Ping, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, YONG PING [[TemporalShift#3708]]

The Laws of the City State of Yong Ping These are the laws and rights of the people of the City of Yong Ping. They are to be obeyed and respected lest you suffer the consequences of breaking the Law. Yong Ping Laws Key Does not require trial Requires trial Honour Law Fetishisation: Sexualisation or any indecency involving dress or use of cultural norms in a suggestive manner by any party regardless of identification method is strictly prohibited and offenders will pay a hefty fine of 50 mina. (1) Indecency is defined by: wearing clothing that reveals the legs above calf height, showing the stomach, and/or revealing chest (this includes men). (2) Suggestive manner is defined by: solicitation, marketing the culture as ‘exotic’. Offenders of this second clause will be taken to court. Common Law Right to Representation: All parties regardless of status, race, or identification method have the right to representation in court. This includes: (1) Right to request trial for minor offence (all crimes above minor offence are automatically brought to trial). (2) Right to commission professional representation by a certified lawyer. (3) Right to represent themselves in court. Discrimination: Any discriminatory verbal or physical abuse specifically targeted at the farfolk subcultures or other races within the bounds of Yong Ping’s borders will be subject to prosecution in court. If found guilty, the offender will be heavily punished with 30 lashes of the discipline rod in public. (1) Severe or repeat offenders will be exiled and killed on site within Yong Ping’s Borders. Identity Fraud: Any Individual found to be imitating, or impersonating an identity not of their own will be taken to trial. The punishment will depend on the severity of the crime, ranging from a fine to a brand on the left cheek. Slander: Any individual spreading misinformation with the intent to harm another’s reputation or social standing will be ordered to pay reparation fees to the victim as well as issue a public apology. Forgery: Forgery of tax slips, tax reductions and other currencies will be considered a minor offence and will result in prosecution in court. Thievery: The unlawful taking of an item, or animal which belongs to another person is considered theft, and is illegal in the City State of Yong Ping. The persecuted are allowed representation in court. (1) Depending on the severity of the theft, punishments can range anything from a fine to removal of the hand (for repeat offenders). (2) If the theft comes under a crime of compassion such as with the purpose of helping another or desperation, sentencing will be reduced at the discretion of the judge after a thorough trial. Embezzlement: Stewards taking or overcharging on the down payment more than they should etc. embezzling materials and funds from any major business or guild, embezzling materials and funds from the government. Deviation of Duty: Offender who knowingly violate or deviate from the explicit or expected code of conduct relative to their profession or social status eg. government official, steward, or business owner, will be prosecuted in court. Vigilante Act: Any individual found to have exacted punishment upon another individual without having the proper authority to do so and/or the victim (individual being punished) has yet to defend themselves before trial will be prosecuted in court. Punishment will depend on the severity of the act and may result in the termination of the offender’s profession. Accessory to a Crime: Can be defined as any individual who is found to be aiding and abetting in a minor or major crime. So helping the perpetrators commiting the crime, these individuals will be taken to trial, depending on the degree of aid given and the nature of the crime the judge can make the final call on the punishment. Slavery: Taking some one as a slave is strictly illegal in the state of Yong Ping. One may have servants, but no individual or group is allowed to take some one and forcibly make them work. Any one found to be taking slaves must pay the victims ten mina for every day of work they had to perform as a slave. - (1) Repeat offenders of slavery will be subject to an elven week of servitude to the State as well as fifty lashes. Banditing: Those found banditting in the lands of Yong Ping will be branded, have their hands cut off and made to pay back and return everything they have taken from their victims, as well as an extra ten mina to them. Selling and/or using Drugs: The selling and using of drugs within the state of Yong Ping is considered illegal and will be met with an Elven Week of community service or military service if caught and deemed guilty in a court of law. (1) The Yong Ping drug act does not include recreational drugs such as alcohol or cactus green nor does it include drugs of a medical nature prescribed by a licenced Physician or Psychologist of Yong Ping. Harassment: Any verbal, physical, and sexual harassment towards another party is illegal in the borders of Yong Ping. Offenders will be taken to trial in court. If found guilty, the offender will be punished to make reparations to the victim, as well as any additional fines or punishment depending on the severity of the charge. Assault: Assault is defined by any physical harm made unto a vulnerable and unwilling party with the intention to do harm. Offenders will be taken to court and judged. If found guilty, punishments range from reparations to the victim to branding of the crime unto a visible area on the person’s body. Kidnapping: The abducting or forceful capture of an individual by another individual or group without the permission of the state, is considered a major offense. Those found to be kidnapping are to be hung upside down from the gates for three days. (1) In the event of the kidnapped individual being harmed the Kidnapper must pay them any where between 50-100 mina before their hanging. Murder: Murder is defined as the premeditated, unlawful killing of another individual. Under Yong Ping Law, Murder is the highest crime and offenders will require a lengthy trial. If found guilty offenders will make reparations to the victims family and be executed publicly. The exception to this rule is: (1) If the offender committed the crime without malice or premeditation. This will be characterised as manslaughter and the offender will instead be exiled with an order to kill on sight if found within Yong Ping’s borders. (2) The crime was committed in self defence, in the case which punishment will be at the discretion of the judge on a case-by-case basis. Trespassing: The unlawful act of entering an abode, private plot or residence which does not belong to the individual entering without expressed permission from the owner. - (1) This does not apply to the government if they are conducting raids on suspicion a crime has been committed. - (2) Individuals who have committed trespassing will receive a minimum of 12 lashes for first time offenders or a fine of 100 minas 60 of which goes to the state and 40 to the offended party. Repeat offenders will be branded on their left wrist and MUST pay the 100 mina fine. Breaking and Entering: Attempting to break into a home, abode or private plot either by brute force, magic or specialised lock picking tools. It is considered a violation of privacy and could be a precursor for greater crimes. - (1) As with trespassing if this is conducted by the state, due to suspicion of a crime. It is not applicable. - (2) People caught breaking and entering will have to pay 20 mina fine to fix damages done to doors. Extra broken items in a home will mean extra cost. The offender will then be given a minimum of ten lashes. Those who are repeat offenders will have a minimum of 20 and have to perform five years community service. Treason: The act of betraying, or taking actions to harm the state and or members of its government. Threatening the peace and safety of Yong Ping itself. - (1) Those found guilty of treason are subject to the mercy of the state until their eventual execution and banishment. The Judge may decide the method of execution. Citizenry Rights: Rights of the citizens of Yong Ping Upon becoming a citizen of Yong Ping, one must adopt to a reasonable degree the local customs and traditions, whether this be language, dress, or mannerisms. No citizen of Yong Ping, can be denied service, work or housing on the basis of their race. Any place that does discriminate and has been proven to do so, will be fined a fine of 50 mina. No citizen of Yong Ping, can be denied service, work or housing on the basis of the gender of their partner - (1) provided they are also a Yong Ping citizen and/or their method of Identification. Any place that does discriminate and has been proven to do so, will be fined a fine of 50 mina. If a citizen knowingly allows a visitor who intends harm upon Yong Ping’s citizens via abusing the citizen door, the offender will have their citizenship revoked and a public caning of 20 hits. Citizens who have retained their citizenship for over 2 elven weeks can apply for government positions via the Statesman Exams. Every Yong Ping citizen over the age of sixteen is required to serve in the Yong Ping military until the rank of Kanshou, after which they are free to leave if they wish. If a citizen fails to fulfill the conscription they will be publicly whipped for fifteen lashes. The exception to this clause is if: (1) the citizen suffers from a severe medical condition and/or (2) the citizen in question is undertaking an apprenticeship in one of the Ministries at the time of their enlistment. Citizens enlisted in military, medical, and/or government service are allowed a tax deduction of 5 mina for the duration of their profession. Once the citizen is no longer in tenure, the tax deduction will not apply. Visitors Rights: Rights of Visitors to Yong Ping You must respect the local traditions and obey Yong Ping law whilst within Yong Ping’s borders. Visitors do not have the right to purchase non-commercial property and must rent a room in the Watanabe inn [if the Inn is full, they can rent one in the slums.] Visitors are allowed to purchase stalls or commercial properties to sell merchandise and promote trade. The exception to this is: Any stall fronts with apartment housing attached is not purchasable by Visitors. Visitors are not allowed to apply for positions in Yong Ping’s government, but may apply to be certified as a medic, lawyer, or scholar. Visitors have the right to apply for citizenship through the following process: (1) Visitors must interact with a local citizen for a minimum of two Elven days before acquiring a signature from said citizen as guarantor in their petition to attain citizenship. (2) Visitors must also participate in religious activities and gain proof from a religious figure under the Temple as part of the application process. (3) The last requirement is interaction with a major business owner or local merchant for a minimum of one elven day and the guarantor’s signature. [!] The exception to this clause is if the visitor has a direct family member who is already a citizen and can act as a guarantor to bypass the citizenship process. Rights of Foreign Diplomats: Diplomats coming to Yong Ping must make their presence known and must be aware of the laws and the consequences that result from breaking them before attempting to establish any form of alliance and/or trade deal. In the event that a diplomat who has made their intent to come to Yong Ping known is attacked within the threshold of the city, they are legally allowed to defend themselves, even if it results in the death of the individual that attacked them. (1) If the accused attacker survives and believes that they were attacked unprovoked, they may appeal for a trial. This trial will be conducted in Yong Ping rather than the home city of the diplomat. Any diplomat in the threshold of Yong Ping must follow the laws of Yong Ping, even if what they do is allowed within the land that they are coming from. All laws that apply to a visitor that do not appear in this segment, whether edited or exact copies, apply to those diplomats who come into Yong Ping. Law of Marriage If a foreign visitor chooses to marry a citizen of Yong Ping, they are allowed to become a citizen through having their spouse act as guarantor. (1) There must be proof that the visitor and citizen have courted for at least two Elven weeks prior to marriage. (2) The visitor will be expected to ‘adopt to a reasonable degree the local customs and traditions, whether this be language, dress, or mannerisms.’ (3) The visitor’s religious practice will not be restricted, however, respect for the local traditions and religious practices of Yong Ping must be maintained. Divorce in Yong Ping is strictly forbidden. (1) With the exception of in the case of infidelity, and or domestic abuse. In the case of infidelity, the guilty party must give half their assets to the offended party and be branded. Property Law Housing/ Non-commercial property: To gain property within the lands of Yong Ping, one must go through the official Stewards of Yong Ping. Anyone found squatting, or living in a house without having been registered by a steward of Yong Ping, will be taken to trial if found guilty, the individual will be fined an amount of mina based on the amount of time they have been found to be squatting. (2) If one wishes to sell their house, it must be sold back to a steward, upon which it can be resold to another individual. (3) If an individual wishes to sell directly to an individual the seller and buyer must have a Yong Ping steward there to officiate, and do the ownership paperwork, if this is not done the sale is considered illegal and theft of the state and is punishable by a hefty fine. (4) If an individual wishes to purchase multiple properties, they must speak with the Minister of Interior to officiate a specialised contract. (5) If an individual wishes to rent out non-commercial property, they must also directly contact the Minister of Interior to officiate a specialised contract. Citizens are forbidden from renting out property to Visitors without the express approval of the Minister of Interior/a proper contract drawn up. (6) Any additions of basements to property must undergo assessment and approval by the Minister of Interior. (a) Violation of this rule will result in a fine of 15 mina per floor outside of legal boundaries. (b) The maximum amount of basement floors purchasable is two, with the maximum height being 5 blocks per floor (including flooring from the level above) and should remain within the borders of the property above ground. (7) Remodelling of the exterior of any property is prohibited and will also result in a fine of 15 minas. Commercial Property: Empty stalls that are not used/ frequently out of stock will have their placement revoked after a three elven days notice regardless of tax payments. Tax: Tax reductions are limited to non-commercial properties only. Up to two tax mina breaks can be had per household, meaning maximum tax deduction is 10 mina. The exception to this is: (1) single households where only one tax deduction is applicable. (2) The slums and the farmhouses are exempt from this and cannot have tax breaks. Tax fraud is punishable by a fine and prosecution in court. Tax fraud will be defined as such: (1) Stealing/utilising tax reduction slips when the offender is not entitled to the benefit. (2) Using fake or forged copies of tax slips, tax reductions, or currencies to pay for tax. Religious Law Practise of other religions is legal within the privacy of one’s own home, but preaching in public is considered a minor offense and will be met with a fine of 15 minas. (1) The exception to this being allies of Yong Ping, who may practise their religion publicly, however preaching should be kept to a minimum. These Laws are now in effect as of the 2nd of Snow’s Maiden, year 14 of the Second Age. Signed, Li Xiuying, Minister of Justice Chen Wenping, Official Judge and Law Maker of The State of Yong Ping 陈 文平

So fun fact when it came to the forms weirdly enough it actually started from Platos story of all humans originally having two halfs, so some have two males, some two females, and others a male and a females. Although it kind of evolved from there but I liked the refrence to that and this concept of soul mates or two sides of the same coin. So that idea physically remained in the forms and mentally in the idea Bonding.... But eh I guess this is irrelevant. I also just find the constant comments on erp things funny, because those of us who wrote it hate erp. Though I kind of have a feeling the dislike of the two forms thing comes from this observable hate of genderbending which I predicted in the first place which is why the male/female one are rare.

Okie dok thank you for the clarification.

Do Hobgoblins look like the Hobgoblins in DnD? It would have been nice to see some examples of what each of the subraces and mixes look like, so people can more easily make character and give them the right appearance you know.

Sign up for The Black Guard or Knights of Arbor RP Name: Gawain Ashdown MC Name: Blue_Due Combat Experience (none is fine): So far none but eager to learn.  If you wish to become a Knight, are you ready to take the oath and attempt the trials?: Yes.

What’s your Minecraft account name?: Blue_Due What timezone are you in?: WAST How old are you?: 18 Are you aware the content and interactions on this server may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13? (You won’t be denied for being under 13): Yes, although this doesn’t apply to me. I'm not 13 so it's appropriate for me. Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes I have read the rules and I do agree with them. What’s the rule you agree with the most?: The rule regarding permanent character killing. I think it is a good idea if some one opts to kill their character that they have seven days to make up their mind to change back. I have found that in the past I often get indecisive when it comes to moving or killing a character that in three days I miss the old character due to not giving them the time I probably should have, so it’s good to have that fail safe. Are there any rule(s) that confuse you or don’t make sense? (if so we can help clear it up!): No. How did you find out about Lord of the Craft?: A friend told me about it, after they joined a rp server I was on and it sounded like something worth trying. Link(s) to past Whitelist Applications (If applicable): Have you logged into the server yet? (You cannot be whitelisted without logging in at least once): No Definitions Feel free to Google the answers or browse our forums, but make sure that you write the reply in your own words, not those of another website or person! Plagiarizing will result in the automatic denial of your application! What is roleplaying?: Roleplaying is creating a character to be part of a world usually of some one else own creation, to live and interact with said world. It is also a method of writing What is metagaming?: Metagaming is usually when some one uses information they have gained out of character to their advantage in character when there is no way they possibly could have learned it in character. What is power-emoting (powergaming)?: Power gaming is usually when one player emotes for another player forcing their character to do something, or not giving another player a chance to react. In-Character Information Now you actually make your character - be creative but stay reasonable! Make sure they make sense and that they follow lore. Try to come up with a character that you actually want to play. Character’s name: Lyudoyed Kartoshka Character’s sex: Male Character’s race: Human (Highlander) Character’s age: 20 Biography (Please make it a decent two paragraphs long. Remember to add three references to the server lore): Lyudoyed Kartoshka was born in the small village of Ravenrock nestled next to Rothswood on the sixth day of The Deep Cold 1594, he was the son of the local hunter and his wife who was a potato farmer. His earlier life was when he was sheltered and cared for by his mother in their little cottage on the edge of the village near the forest. He would play with other children from the village, amongst them was an orphan named Sam Haeberle. The two got along quite famously when they were younger often playing silly games such as tag together. When he was old enough his father would take him out with him on the hunting trips in order to learn the family trade. These hunting trips would often occur from throughout the spring, summer and fall, however the winters were often too cold and too dangerous. Once when Lyudoyed was in his early teens he and his father were out hunting in the mountains when winter came early. A large snow storm cut them off from getting back to the village and they became separated from home. They hauled up in a cave to shelter from the storm, however the cold began to get to them in an attempt to save his son Lyudoyed's father gave him his cloak to keep him warm. Unfortunately Lyudoyed had to watch as his father began to die from the cold. He watched his father grow tired and weak until he fell asleep and died in the cold. Days passed and Lyudoyed began to grow hungry, eventually he grew desperate enough to eat the flesh from the corpse of his father. This awakened a dark part of Lyudoyed's psychology, a passion for the meat of humans. Eventually Lyudoyed made his way back to the village, scruffy dirty and looking and shriveled, at first the village took him back in, they tried asking him what happened to his father, but he was very quiet about it. However it did not take the village long to learn his true nature. He stopped eating normal foods, the thin boy was thought to have been starving himself to death. It was then that he killed and ate his mother and for this he was driven out of the village. After which Lyudoyed spent his time drifting from town to town city to city in search of work and ways to satisfy his craving for human flesh. He found he could consume the flesh of zombies and hunt them much like the deer he used to hunt with his father but much more easily as they were not as fast. He could also work as a grave digger or pick flesh from the bones of newly dead people of the towns he visited and on the rare occasion if the opportunity is given he kill and eat a fresh human. Lyudoyed's diet left him thin and straggly with sunken in eyes and dark bags under them with slight tremor in his hands when he is not focusing to steady it. He spent nine years of his life rarely coming into proper contract with people living until he was about twenty when he found his way into Aleksandria. Personality Traits: (what are your character's quirks?; habits?; likes and dislikes?) Well there are the obvious habits of eating human flesh. He does enjoy walks and finds them quite calming, especially when out in nature. It reminds him of the times when he was hunting. In generally he is quite relaxed and chilled, but has serious anger issues due to not really fully knowing how to behave or interact with people after many years apart from other humans and people. He very much values privacy and is not one to reveal other people’s secrets, however he does value honesty and doesn’t often lie. He is incredibly loyal to the few friends he gains and is some what naive. He becomes quite snarky and easily angered if people look down on him or are rather stuck up as in his mind all people are equal until dead. Ambitions: His main ambition is to reintegrate himself back into society however that’s not really how he’d put it. Strengths/Talents: (what is your character really, really good at?) He has an extensive knowledge of human anatomy from cutting people open and has pretty good stealth skills from being a hunter and walks fairly quietly. Weaknesses/Inabilities: He can’t read or write, and is physically quite weak. As well as has some what awful people skills. Appearance: (what does your character look like?; how tall are they?; hair color?; scars?) Washed out brown hair, Blue eyes, thin and scraggily with some scars on his wrists from auto cannibalism and is 6’0 in height 161 pounds in weight. Skin: (please provide us a screenshot of your character’s skin; if you need help, see our screenshot guide here.)