| i am glad you are here with me. here at the end of all things, amore. |
as the plot developer and lore expert, please direct all of your questions to me; i'll be happy to help. however, direct all skin and template questions to my dear love, bast. i'm really pathetic when it comes to coding.
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POSITION | NPC/STAFF |
AGE | NINETEEN |
GENDER |  Female |
SEXUALITY | ASEXUAL |
STATUS | Married |
JOB(S) | BAST'S SADISTIC WIFE |
POSTS |  2 |
GEMS | |
♔ Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:22:03 GMT -5 ♔
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 GOLD CLAN  RESERVED ♔ TITLE ASTRONOMICAL MANIPULATION People view the Gold Clan in abject terror due to their inability to understand the scope of the clan’s ability. They do not understand the meaning of astronomical manipulation, for they cannot imagine a world outside of their fortified cities. Their entire existence revolves around their five cities and the roads between them. However, the Gold Clan possesses an ability that could lead to a revolution regarding their thought process, and the residents of Raduga cannot fathom the possibilities.
Astronomical manipulation refers to the fact that the Gold Clan can interact with the cosmos, dragging the heavens to earth and altering perceptions of reality. The King of the Gold Clan has the capability to draw the entire universe into focus around him, so the uninformed populace cowers from him, terrified of his power and fearing his wrath. Moreover, the King and his clansmen can manifest their aura—which has a golden color—and manipulate it as they please. The Judge From the beginning, the Gold Clan whispered in the Vasiliás’ ear, trying to persuade him to side with their ideals. They emulated the hidden viper among the brash and bumbling fools that created the original council, and due to their poisonous tongue, the Gold Clan became the recognized judge. The other clans deferred to the judgment of the Vasiliás’ right hand, not realizing that they granted the Gold Clan additional power with their compliance. Even the peasants recognized the Gold Clan as the voice behind their government while still believing that final judgments existed due to the King’s wisdom.
Many believe that the Gold Clan led the revolt, which ended with the beginning of the Great War. They think that the original Kings wanted to rewrite the laws of the Raduga Kingdom without the Vasiliás’ consent, and in a sense, those rumors were the truth. However, the populace does not understand the entire story… and due to their lack of knowledge, they continue to allow the Gold Clan to preside over them, granting the Gold Clan permission to continue spinning their web of lies. City of Chrysós As the center of the Raduga Kingdom, the city of Chrysós became the hub of commercial trade and judiciary action. The Vasiliás presides over the people from his palace, which is located in the middle of the city, and due to the constant foot traffic, the city has become the metropolis that the Gold Clan dreamed of. People dream of gaining the wealth necessary to reside within the golden city—believing that the city will solve all of their problems. However, behind the glittering beauty of the city, darkness awaits… though they remain hidden due to the worrisome state of Piros and the Shadows. 
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| i am glad you are here with me. here at the end of all things, amore. |
as the plot developer and lore expert, please direct all of your questions to me; i'll be happy to help. however, direct all skin and template questions to my dear love, bast. i'm really pathetic when it comes to coding.
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POSITION | NPC/STAFF |
AGE | NINETEEN |
GENDER | Female |
SEXUALITY | ASEXUAL |
STATUS | Married |
JOB(S) | BAST'S SADISTIC WIFE |
POSTS | 2 |
GEMS | |
♔ Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:21:57 GMT -5 ♔
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GRAVITY MANIPULATION | HEALING Time cannot claim the individuals marked by the Silver King, whose longevity transfers from himself to his Clansmen. The King exists outside of the acknowledged realm of society, for he lacks the capability to become injured or tainted by the passage of the seasons. Moreover, the King and his Clansmen can manipulate gravity, allowing them to float above the world and to create obscure traps to confuse their opponent’s sense of balance.
Furthermore, they can manifest a silver colored aura, which they can manipulate to form various shapes. Many prefer to create metaphysical hands or other body parts that allow them to act without fearing the consequences of a ranged fight or ten foot fall. For the Silver Clan, a fall might not be scary, but they can fight with their aura, utilizing it to accentuate their ability to manipulate gravity. The Historian | the Peace-Keeper Before the war, the Silver Clan acted as the neutral party in petty arguments and strived for a peaceful kingdom. The other Kings viewed the Silver Clan in disdain due to their neutrality; moreover, few understood the beliefs that the Silver Clan valued enough to fight for. Several clans wanted to obtain more and more power and prestige, but the Silver Clan seemed indifferent to advancing themselves through the ranks and tended to keep a distance from the other clans—only venturing into lengthy discussions with the Colorless Clan.
Even in the past, the Silver Clan remained small and close knit, preferring to keep a watch from the sidelines and only intervene when absolutely necessary. They valued knowledge and peace over war and power. No one considered them power hungry despite their constant interference with the other clans. Their actions often resulted in the continued peace that the Raduga Kingdom faced for nearly a decade after the awakening of the Dresdan Slate.
However, the thirst for power led to the clan’s disappearance from the records. They faded into obscurity with the end of the war, vanishing from sight. Few people remain aware of the clan aside from scholars and healers, believing them to be a pretty fable from a distant past, and for many, they cannot imagine a clan that did not aim to increase their position in the council or standing with the public. ISLAND OF ASÍMI Outside of the main continent, an island exists that plays homage to a forgotten god and to a forgotten history. Few people can correlate the tropical aura of the island with the ruins that hide underneath the vegetation; however, the early residents of the world settled upon the piece of land that the Radugans deemed the island of Asími. Due to its location and lack of fortifiable defenses, people cannot reside upon the island without facing the monsters that exist in the world. Lurkers have developed nests and habitats as the centuries pasted, leading to few excursions onto the tropical island. Many people have forgotten the significance of the island, seeing it as a lurker infestation and only valuing it for the food and resources that it provides.
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| i am glad you are here with me. here at the end of all things, amore. |
as the plot developer and lore expert, please direct all of your questions to me; i'll be happy to help. however, direct all skin and template questions to my dear love, bast. i'm really pathetic when it comes to coding.
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POSITION | NPC/STAFF |
AGE | NINETEEN |
GENDER | Female |
SEXUALITY | ASEXUAL |
STATUS | Married |
JOB(S) | BAST'S SADISTIC WIFE |
POSTS | 2 |
GEMS | |
♔ Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:21:50 GMT -5 ♔
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In the official records, only FIVE clans are mentioned, and to the public, these are the only clans in existence. However, before the war, SEVEN clans served on the Vasiliás’ council, advising him and squabbling amongst themselves like children. They all competed for recognition, as they did not have defined roles. Each was treated with the same level of respect and with the same level of importance, for they were mere public servants. During those years, no one had an assigned role as they had not created an identity for themselves yet. However, after the war, the Silver Clan and the Colorless Clan faded from memory, slipping away into the shadows of the battlefield and never surfacing again. The other five clans worked to recreate the kingdom, assisting the Vasiliás and finding their niche within the operations of the kingdom. Each clan founded a city within the kingdom, leading to five diverse cities that are connected by walled roads. The cities reflect the distinctive properties of the clan’s aura, and the clans pride themselves upon their newfound role in the kingdom and on their continued work as the Vasiliás’ prized council. As the Silver Clan and the Colorless Clan were lost in time, these clans will only allow a limited number of Clansmen. Please contact the King of each clan if you want to join, for there might be specific requirements that need to be fulfilled to join. Please be aware that travel between the cities can be conducted without running into lurkers, for there are three walled roads that connect to Chrysós, establishing the golden city as the center of the empire. From Chrysós, one can travel to either Piros—the landlocked city of the abandoned, Lilla—the port city of pleasure and deceit, or Zöld—the port city of dreams and the future; furthermore, as Lilla and Zöld are port cities, one can travel the bridge located in the respective city to reach Ble—the floating city.
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| i am glad you are here with me. here at the end of all things, amore. |
as the plot developer and lore expert, please direct all of your questions to me; i'll be happy to help. however, direct all skin and template questions to my dear love, bast. i'm really pathetic when it comes to coding.
ORIGIN | ADMIN |
POSITION | NPC/STAFF |
AGE | NINETEEN |
GENDER | Female |
SEXUALITY | ASEXUAL |
STATUS | Married |
JOB(S) | BAST'S SADISTIC WIFE |
POSTS | 2 |
GEMS | |
♔ Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:21:04 GMT -5 ♔
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before you start making your character, please check the Face Claim thread. Once you have reserved the face you wish to use for your character, you may proceed with the application. Here's the tricky part: there are two parts to the application. Please be careful with it, all right? Post the application in the in progress board, and when you finish your application, please post a link to your application in the notification thread. Finally, if there are any problem with the template, please contact BAST for help!
On the other hand, you can say hello to other members in the greetings section, and if you are lucky, Bast might offer you cookies!TECHNICAL SUPPORT What is the suggested resolution and browser for viewing the site?The optimum screen resolution to view the site is 1360 x 768 on Google Chrome. You may try using Safari if you still have problems with the board's alignment. Take note that a smaller screen resolution will cause the site to shrink or overlap in order to fit display everything.Do you have any suggestions as to where I should upload my music for the mini-profile's player and my images?We recommend you upload your song to Kiwi (kiwi6.com/). As for images, you can try photobucket, imgur, or any other online image sharing websites.SITE INFO What is a Strain? Are there restrictions on creating them?A Strain is an individual who displays superhuman abilities without the assistance of a King. However, their powers will be amplified by their admittance into a Clan. And yes, there are restrictions on creating Strains. Due to the variety associated with Strains, we will restrict Strains to a handful of abilities and will expect suitable pros and cons with each listed capability, but we will not deny anyone the right to create a Strain. You cannot, however, create a Strain that resembles an animal—though shape shifting into one will be approved—as Strains of animal origin are viewed as the "monsters" of Raduga. Moreover, there can only be one strain per person.What is Aura? Can Civilians utilize it?Aura is a special energy—like magic—that the Clansmen can utilize, and the differing colored Auras grant the individuals varying abilities. The strongest Aura manipulators would be the King of each Clan, which alludes to the harsher requirements associated with creating a King. However, as Aura resides in the Clansmen, civilians cannot utilize the energy and are basically defenseless against the monster Strains that roam outside of the major cities and in unexplored areas of the world.Can my character wield more than one Aura?On Keys to the Kingdom, we will not be allowing characters to join with more than one Clan, so no, they cannot wield two or more Auras. We understand that it might be tempting to betray one Clan for another; however, for the moment, we would prefer to keep each character with one Aura type.Do I have to be affiliated to a Clan?No, you do not have to be affiliated to a Clan, for you can be a civilian, meaning without powers but surviving in Raduga.What happened to the Silver and Colorless Clans? Can I join either?The Silver and Colorless Clans still exist, and they have merely fallen out of history, descending into obscurity and leading existences outside of the established cities. At the moment, we plan to accept a limited number of characters into these two Clans.If you're accepting a limited number, how many are you actually accepting in each?We are willing to accept SIX members for each clan, excluding the King. Please remember that this number only applies to the Colorless and Silver Clans.GAMEPLAY ASSISTANCE Can I use the K Project characters as a FC?Since this is an alternate universe roleplay site, you may; however, we will not accept any character that is too close to the original design of the specified FC.Can I make a new Clan or territory?No, you cannot create a new Clan, for there are only SEVEN Clans. However, you may suggest a new territory for the staff to create. The world has not been completely explored, and Bast and Neith are always willing to listen to suggestions.Can I play a King?Yes, anyone may play as a King; however, please realize that Bast and Neith will require more detailed applications and reserve the right to strip an individual of their position if they begin to abuse the power. Kings are not infallible, and we will not have them monopolizing the site.Can I play a female King?Technically, you may. We have no restrictions on the gender of the Kings on the site; however, please keep in mind the time period. We are set in is the medieval age, which means that women are still viewed as inferior. A female King would not hold much power over the citizens or with her fellow Kings, but if you're willing to work under those conditions, we have no problems accepting a female King.As you've mentioned a time period, what time period is the site set in?We claim to be set in the medieval time period as the site was influenced heavily by that time frame's technology; however, as an original universe and fantasy based site, we mainly utilize the time period as a frame of mind for the societal mentality of the Radugans and the basis for the available technology.How do I join a Clan?To join a Clan, the character must gain the acceptance of the King, who grants the individual the ability to manipulate that Clan’s Aura. Each King will accept people based upon different characteristics and will create varying methods of organizing their members. However, for the purposes of Keys to the Kingdom, you may join a Clan of your choice by detailing the events that result in your character’s admittance in their history. Please note that characters gain their capabilities through contact with the King.How do missions work?The various Clansmen can accept a mission from their King, from a higher ranking Clansman, or from the civilians, and these missions can range from locating a lost pet to subduing a group of monster Strains that threaten to attack a village or traveling merchant. Characters may accept missions as they are posted and will receive monetary rewards and the praise of their employer for their efforts. Please refer to the mission log board for more detailed information.OTHER ISSUES Feel free to submit questions to either BAST or NEITH. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| i am glad you are here with me. here at the end of all things, amore. |
as the plot developer and lore expert, please direct all of your questions to me; i'll be happy to help. however, direct all skin and template questions to my dear love, bast. i'm really pathetic when it comes to coding.
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POSITION | NPC/STAFF |
AGE | NINETEEN |
GENDER | Female |
SEXUALITY | ASEXUAL |
STATUS | Married |
JOB(S) | BAST'S SADISTIC WIFE |
POSTS | 2 |
GEMS | |
♔ Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:20:38 GMT -5 ♔
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 For the residents of Raduga, their knowledge of the world consisted of a time frame created by war and crafted by the monstrous strains that populated the continent. Records of a previous lifestyle did not exist; however, oral tradition taught them a vague outline of their supposed history. False pride settled over them as they believed that they were chosen. They could not recall how they gained their ability to manipulate aura, for in their minds, they greeted the world with the capacity to manipulate magic. Yet their recollections should not be trusted; they lacked access to the truth. Before the official records began, the kingdom of Raduga spread across the entire main continent; it was not a measly five cities strung together by walls. No, the people roamed freely without the fear of monsters and with the understanding that they served the one true King—the Vasiliás. However, the utopian-esque society ended with the appearance of the mysterious Dresdan Slate. When the Vasiliás heard of the Slate, he mounted an expedition to observe the object, not realizing the consequence of doing so until later. At the time, the novelty of the item spurred them forward, and after spending days watching the Slate, they decided to test it, ordering people to approach and watching as a change occurred within them. The Dresdan Slate created the seven members of the Vasiliás’ council. They worked together in harmony with the Vasiliás, but envy and jealousy brewed within their ranks, steadily mounting with each passing generation. Eventually, their emotions caught up with them, resulting in a seemingly endless stream of betrayals. Their actions led to the war, which everyone in succeeding generations deemed The Beginning. Fire and blood destroyed previous records while body after body descended into the depths of the ocean, and with those bodies, the truth was buried, descending to the bottom of the ocean and patiently waiting to be discovered once again. However, with the disappearance of the Dresdan Slate, the populace noticed unnatural movements in the wilderness. Monsters appeared in the shadows of the night, and while the people fought, they could not win against the mighty strength of the beasts. They were pushed further and further toward the coast until they inhabited one side of the continent. In order to protect themselves, they built towering walls around their cities. As the centuries passed, the roads gained walls while a city developed on top of the water, acting as the official entrance to the Kingdom of Raduga.
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| i am glad you are here with me. here at the end of all things, amore. |
as the plot developer and lore expert, please direct all of your questions to me; i'll be happy to help. however, direct all skin and template questions to my dear love, bast. i'm really pathetic when it comes to coding.
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POSITION | NPC/STAFF |
AGE | NINETEEN |
GENDER | Female |
SEXUALITY | ASEXUAL |
STATUS | Married |
JOB(S) | BAST'S SADISTIC WIFE |
POSTS | 2 |
GEMS | |
♔ Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:19:54 GMT -5 ♔
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RATING Keys to the Kingdom is rated PG-13 to stay in line with Proboards TOS. We do not want explicit sex scenes or bloody battle scenes regardless of whether it's on the boards or in chat box. Romance may include everything from holding hands to kissing, but you must fade-to-black if you want to go further. Battle scenes should work in the same way if they approach an inappropriate level of violence and gore; a smack here and there does not require fading-to-black. Please keep this in mind while roleplaying. STAFF The staff has the final word. We will work with everyone to fix problems that may crop up, and we will do our level best to be on top of things. Staff are to receive the respect they deserve. Staff positions may appear as more people join, and we will choose the new staff members based on either auditions and/or who we think deserve the position. The staff must have a separate account from their characters for admin work with their OOC (out of character) nickname. RESPECT You are to respect everyone: the staff, the members, the guests, and yourself. We are not savages here, and we can be polite even if it kills us. So help us achieve a friendly and fun community here. ETIQUETTE Be a great and fun roleplayer, which means no spamming, god-modding, flaming, trolling, cybering, or hacking. There shall be no mary-sues or gary-stus. We will not accept them, for they are not fun. PROFANITY Yes, you may cuss in threads, but don’t have the character cussing every other word. You may not cuss outside of IC (in character) threads/boards. We do not want that language in the chat box or in OOC boards. A slip up every now and then is fine, but don’t make it a habit. GUEST FRIENDLY Some boards are guest friendly as they are to assist guests. We have also set aside a section for advertising, and we will not allow advertising anywhere else. If someone advertises via pm, let the staff know, and we will handle it. We accept advertising from all sites, and we also accept affiliations. Please read the affiliation rules before applying. ABSENCE NOTICE We ask that you report when you’ll be away for more than two weeks. We do hold activity checks here every two months, and we do not want to delete someone’s account because they were on a family trip. Please do leave us a message when you expect to be gone for more than two weeks, and we will all try to work around that. We will also not touch any threads that your characters may be participating in.
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