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The Lore is a fantasy setting where a variety of races and factions will often find themselves embattled for territory and political control over Andalvyn. We encourage a wide variety of character concepts, even villains. To that end parts of the Code of Conduct have been loosened or suspended with respect to the actions of characters. That being said, we maintain the following guidelines for in-character behavior and interactions:

1. Original Characters Only- We expect all characters to be the original creations of their respective authors. Please refrain from lifting a known character from outside franchises and properties. You may use such characters as inspiration, but we expect a sufficient adjustment to the character such that they are not readily identifiable. You will be asked to alter the character further if this is not met.

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• After an intervention, our new merry citizen vowed to no longer live his days full of energy drinks. The Leprechaun vowed to take his life slower for now.

• The school called Furari is open. They teach, something. By the name, I have no idea and they didn't want to enter in details. On another note we seem to have a new stealing problem.

These renovations were supposed to be done some time ago. But the construction had to be postponed after the engineer's wife had, let's say, a problem with stakes. All seems well now, and without further ado:

• Many structural changes were made in how the city deals with both new and old citizens; everything was done to improve everyone's quality of life.

• The mistake that allowed people to buy houses without the proper paperwork and registration was solved. Every house bought and not previously assigned to someone will now have a mayor-appointed owner.

• And now, after such a long wait, the doors are open. No longer will you need the invitation to be a citizen of this city.

• I heard a rumor, that some pubs got hot gossip about life, death, and the in-betweens.

• On more serious notes, my dear friend, the Plague Doctor, decided to make our city his home. If you feel ill, be sure to visit his clinic at the intersection of Seginus and 49th.

It seems three new groups (or cults) of folks are coming to our city:

• The Therien believe they are one with the beasts, and so I suppose they come to help the circus have a new freak show.

• The so-called Demons are just some edgy folk complaining about the church. At least about the church, I must agree.

• Then there are the Tua; why even call themselves a group if most of them have nothing in common?

I hear the Slayers are broadening their interests; maybe they will make these people go away. A man can only hope.

After 26 days I am finally feeling back my teeth, as sharp as ever, and my sleep is starting to resume its schedule. Thanks to the plague doctor for helping me return to my former self.

• Vampire character creation was added.