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STAFF
owners:
peregrine // co-owner
mods:
mod // mod // mod
archivist/s:
archivist // archivist
artists:
artist // artist // artist
RULES :
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this arpg takes place in an alternate, supernatural dimension, so history will not be 100% accurate.
gargoyles sat watch on the high rooftops of paris for hundreds of years. they were carved from stone, and placed well above the city to protect
their brick territory from evil spirits. many were grotesque, with the idea that such an appearance would frighten away no-good ghosts.
however, what the stonemasons who were creating them didn't know, was that the appearances of the gargoyles was only attracting
foul spirits. the poltergeists soon found out they could possess the bodies of the stone gargoyles, which lead to nearly every one of these
sculptures being infested with a soul. this caused the once well-known 'protectors' of places such as cathedrals and government buildings to become
humorous troublemakers. during the day, they sit in their places, cold as the stone they're made from - but at night, they come alive and reek havoc
on the french city. they enjoy pranking humans, destroying public and private property, and just causing general trouble.
gargoyles live in little communities - they become very close with those that live on the same building as them. these communities have been dubbed
'troupeaus' - meaning 'flocks' in french. these troupeaus are lead by a forte (strong in french), a gargoyle that has seemingly fought it's
way into becoming leader. gargoyles do not grow from babies, however they do age. the older a gargoyle gets, the more wear and tear can be
seen on it's body. older gargoyles will have cracks, moss, chips, and even body parts that have crumbled away to dust. if a gargoyle becomes so
deteriorated it cannot move, the spirit that inhabited the body will leave it - however these souls become so attached to their old hosts that
it's nearly impossible for them to take on another one, so they are left wandering until they move on.
STAFF
owners:
peregrine // co-owner
mods:
mod // mod // mod
archivist/s:
archivist // archivist
artists:
artist // artist // artist
RULES :
- basics -
✦ troupeaus and gargoyles must be kept track of on a thread or on a cs-friendly website
such as toyhouse.
✦ all new members MUST start with a forte (leader). fortes can either be obtained through
adoptables or through the forte form if those are open!
✦ users start with 15 gargoyle slots - you may buy more slots with slot tickets in the item store.
✦ harassment, bullying, design/art theft are NOT tolerated. if you are experiencing this or
have seen it around, please let me or a moderator know and we will get to it asap. same goes
for begging or complaining.
✦ banning will usually be a last resort unless it is something serious. if you are banned, you will
be required to move your designs from the gdv artwork and move them somewhere else. you
will also not be allowed to use the lore of this arpg for your designs/characters if you are
banned, as this is unique to the arpg.
- trading/reselling rules -
✦ troupeaus or gargoyles may not be co-owned. they are unique to the individual, however
interaction with other members/troupeaus/gargoyles is encouraged.
✦ selling your designs for real life currency or DA points is strictly prohibited, however you may
gift designs, trade them with other members, or trade designs for c$/cs pets. since fortes are
simply leaders, they may be traded/gifted/etc, given that you have a replacement leader already
lined up - this change must be recorded by the archivist.
✦ gargoyles must be owned by you for at least a month before trading/selling for chickensmoothie
items. gifting may be done at anytime.
- design rules -
✦ since gargoyles are made of stone, they may not have real fur, scales, skin, etc.
✦ gargoyles may be made out of any type of stone or mineral - ie. quartz, concrete, marble, agate,
obsidian. a gargoyle MUST have natural coloring/patterns to their rock/mineral, however they may
have unique patterns/details/etc (such as scales, stripes, or fur) carved into their rock.
✦ custom linework/details/body parts created by me or an artist are considered more on the rare
side and will usually be used for events and special occasions, rare adopts, or customs.
✦ see the trait guide for more information
- writing/development/etc rules -
✦ the only rules you have to adhere to when developing/writing about/etc your troupeaus/gargoyles
are that your gargoyles are possessed by spirits, they live atop buildings, and that they're naturally
tricksters. everything else is up to you!
✦ fortes can be overthrown by another gargoyle in your troupeau, however it must be recorded in
a prompt and then the change must be archived.
✦ gargoyles do not and cannot breed - however i may open up the possibility of a sort of hybrid
system - similar to breeding however the outcomes will not be considered 'offspring'.
✦ user interaction is encouraged! please contact other members about troupeau/gargoyle wars,
alliances, relationships, etc!
✦ gargoyles are nocturnal, however that does not mean you cannot write about/use them in the
daytime.
✦ there is no such thing as a baby gargoyle, consider a gargoyles age range 16&up. they can live
for hundreds of years.
✦ elder gargoyles must have imperfections, such as cracks, chips, moss, missing body parts, or a
combination. younger gargoyles may also have this, however it's more prevalent in elders.
✦ minor accessories/edits are obtained either through a specific prompt or purchasing a ticket,
whereas major accessories/edits may only be purchased with a ticket. if you'd like your edit/
accessory added to your lineart, please ask the artist of your design to do so!
✦ other than being flying, animate inanimate objects, gargoyles do not have special powers.
( these rules may be subject to change as time goes on - will announce if need be )
FORTE FORM :
users are only allowed to use this form ONCE.
no wip forms. must be completed upon posting.
users are only allowed to use this form ONCE.
no wip forms. must be completed upon posting.
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[list][list][size=75][b]username:[/b]
[b]name of troupeau:[/b] (feel free to link if you already have the thread made)
[b]100 min. words about their territory/building in paris:[/b]
[b]what type of rock/mineral?[/b]
[b]inspiration:[/b][/size][/list][/list]
CUSTOM TICKET FORM :
use this ONLY when you are redeeming a custom ticket. an artist who is accepting customs will accept in due time.
use this ONLY when you are redeeming a custom ticket. an artist who is accepting customs will accept in due time.
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[list][list][size=75][b]REDEEMING A CUSTOM ![/b]
[b]username:[/b]
[b]link to troupeau:[/b]
[b]what type of rock/mineral?[/b]
[b]inspiration/preferences/etc.:[/b][/size][/list][/list]
MOD/ARCHIVIST FORM :
looking for some folks to help me regulate everything and kinda teach me some stuff along the way !
looking for some folks to help me regulate everything and kinda teach me some stuff along the way !
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[list][list][size=75][b]APPLYING FOR A STAFF POSITION ![/b]
[b]username:[/b]
[b]archivist/mod/both?[/b]
[b]any sort of experience:[/b]
[b]do you a discord?[/b]
[b]anything else?[/b] [/size][/list][/list]
