# Fellowship of the Free Cities
A collection of info about the Fellowship of the Free Cities
# The Fellowship of the Free Cities: A Living World RP Collective
## **📜The Fellowship of the Free Cities: A Living World RP Collective** 📜
### 🌟 **Core Philosophy** 🌟
#####  The Fellowship of the Free Cities is an **OOC** collective of individual role-players & groups dedicated to deep immersion and organic storytelling in Pax Dei & beyond.
#####  Every member agrees to uphold the core values of **IC/OOC** separation, narrative consistency, and respect for the shared world.
##### We believe in embracing all forms of RP, regardless of their alignment, be it Chaotic Evil, Lawful Good & everything in between. So long as the [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter") is followed & everyone acts in good faith.
#### **Raise your kingdom as a King or Queen! Fight for freedom! Become a ruthless bandit lord! The choice is yours within the Fellowship of the Free Cities.**
### **🛡️Foundational Principles** 🛡️
##### ****Players should strive for engaging, lore-friendly RP that enhances the experience. Put some time and effort into your backstory for your characters and make it something special!
##### The Fellowship allows different Free Cities to have their own cultures and leadership, while still aligning with the greater principles of the collective. Each group can be formed or dissolved as the individuals involved see fit. You are free to group up with anyone else willing to be apart of your Free City. A Free City is a group of individuals banding together to form a clan or collective of players, regardless of their RP style, be it feudalistic or not.
##### **ANYONE** is welcome to come & partake in the Fellowship of the Free Cities in game! You are **NOT** required to apply, get approved or verified in order to join in game. **HOWEVER**, being a Chartered-Free-Cities comes with the benefit of being recognized as a good faith group & allows your Free City to have representation on the Free Council, which is an **OOC** oversight committee dedicated to making sure the fair & just [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter") is followed.
### ⚔️ **Conflict & RP War Accords** ⚔️
#### **To prevent OOC toxicity, all wars, conflicts, and rivalries must adhere to the Fellowship’s War Accords, ensuring fair, engaging, and immersive RP battles without OOC drama.**
#### **Rules for Conflict RP:**
##### **ALL** conflicts must have **IC** justification (No **OOC** grudges).
##### Respect fair-play, no metagaming/cheating/exploiting or abusing game mechanics for advantage.
##### Negotiation & Diplomacy is encouraged before war is declared for better world building.
##### **ALL** hostile actions **MUST** take place solely **IC**! Do **NOT** make personal grudges **OOC** against someone for actions taken **IC**! At the end of the day we are all friends building a great community together. I know someone declaring war against you may not feel great **OOC**, but remember it is nothing against **YOU** the **PLAYER**, it is purely **IC** actions taken in game against your **CHARACTER**.
##### You may **NOT** kill off other characters against their will permanently. It will always remain with the individual playing the character to decide if they are killed of **IC** or not.
#### **The War Accords are in place to make the world we build more fun and engaging for all.**
### 🎭 **Events & RP Storytelling** 🎭
#### **To immerse players further, the Fellowship will host:**
##### ✅ **Political Summits –** Major cities meet to discuss trade, war, and diplomacy.
##### ✅ **Grand Markets & Festivals –** Large-scale RP markets and celebrations.
##### ✅ **Tournaments & Duels –** Gladiatorial fights and honorable PvP contests.
##### ✅ **Expeditions & Lore Events –** Exploring ruins, uncovering secrets, and expanding worldbuilding.
##### ✅ **Public Trials & Court Hearings –** Real consequences for **IC** crime and intrigue.
#### **Everyone is welcome to host their own events as well!**
### 🛠️ **Enforcement & Conflict Resolution** 🛠️
#### **A neutral mediation system will handle disputes OOC to prevent drama. If conflicts arise:**
##### ****Players attempt to resolve the dispute **OOC** first with mediation from the Free Council.
##### If a resolution cannot be made by both parties, then a judgment call will be made by the Free Council to determine a fair and just outcome for everyone involved.
##### Persistent violations of the [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter") will lead to removal from the Fellowship.
#### **The [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter") has been designed to be both fair and just for everyone, regardless of any outside factors. Everyone is treated as equals. Judgment calls are made for the betterment of the Fellowship as a whole.**
### 🔮 **Final Vision: A Living, Breathing RP World** 🔮
#### **The Fellowship of the Free Cities is about player-driven storytelling, meaningful character interactions, and creating a thriving RP community where actions shape the world.**
##### With proper **IC/OOC** separation, a fair & just RP [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter"), and deep immersion, this fellowship can foster one of the most engaging RP experiences in Pax Dei & beyond, where every Free City has a story to tell, every action & interaction matters & every player contributes to the living world around them in a meaningful way.
#### **Everyone is welcome within the Fellowship, regardless of their style of RP so long as they respect others & follow the [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter"). Share your story with the world & contribute to Pax Dei's largest RP community!**
# Join the Fellowship
## 🌟 **How to join?** 🌟
- ##### To join the Fellowship of the Free Cities, you can put in an application on our website. The process is simple and quick on our website.
- ##### Simply visit our site & copy the application template, start a new discussion in the application section & fill out the questions with your own answers!
#### **AN APPLICATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO SIMPLY PARTAKE IN THE RP FUN.** **APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR ANY CLAN OR GROUP THAT WISHES TO BECOME A** **Chartered Free City AS LONG AS THE FAIR AND JUST** **[charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter") IS FOLLOWED ALL RP IS WELCOME. REGARDLESS OF MEMBERSHIP.**
#### [https://www.cheekybugger.net/d/313-chartered-free-city-application-template](https://www.cheekybugger.net/d/313-chartered-free-city-application-template "https://www.cheekybugger.net/d/313-chartered-free-city-application-template")
## 🌟 **Why join?** 🌟
##### Into **feudalistic** roleplay and **Game of Thrones**? Want battles & OR alliances between **Kings & Queens**? Are you a **freedom fighter**, fighting for justice all over Gallia? Maybe a **lone wolf** looking to make a name for themselves? Want to be a **good faith bandit**? **The Fellowship is the place for you!** Tell your story along side some of the best role-players in all of Pax Dei! Make your mark on the world in your own way. Governed by a fair and just [charter](https://wiki.cheekybugger.net/books/fellowship-of-the-free-cities/page/charter "Charter") to make sure the roleplay stays fun and engaging for everyone involved!
##### Gain representation within the Free Cities! Every clan or group gets 1 representative on the Free Council. This person & leadership will be granted access to the free-council to communicate with other leaders & reps from other Chartered Free City
##### Become promoted from within the Fellowship. You will get a advertisement in Chartered-Free-Cities for your clan or group. This way everyone will know who is apart of the free cities & be able to join whoever best aligns with their in game play style, be it a feudalistic monarchy or a group of bandits & everything in between!
##### Take part in great RP driven stories & OR make your own fun and engaging events! All backed by the largest RP community in Pax Dei!
##### Choose to call BloodHaven home OR start your own city, hamlet or town nearby & engage with those within the Fellowship & beyond!
##### Aquire space in the Moonlit Market to sell goods within BloodHaven. **& many many more perks :)**
# Charter
## In-Character vs Out-of-Character (IC/OOC) Separation:
#### **What your character knows, thinks, feels, or does is not the same as what you (the player) know or feel & vice versa. Do not let OOC knowledge affect IC behavior.**
##### **IC** and **OOC** are to remain separate. **YOU ARE NOT YOUR CHARACTER. YOUR CHARACTER IS NOT YOU.**
##### Do **NOT** use roleplay as a cover for personal attacks or harassment.
##### **IC** Actions Have **IC** Consequences **ONLY.** Actions in-character do **NOT** translate to **OOC** disputes. **OOC and IC Separation Is Law.**
##### Personal feelings do **NOT** dictate **IC** interactions. No matter how you may feel **OOC** about something, your **IC** actions should have nothing to do with **ANYTHING OOC!**
##### This is the **GOLDEN** rule of roleplay. Breaking this rule can cause serious issues, so it should **NEVER** be taken lightly.
#### ***Example:***
##### **Wrong:** You have a strong feeling **OOC** about something that happened to you **IC** & you mistreat others because of it.
##### **Correct:** You realize **IC** actions are **PURLEY IC** & do **NOT** represent another players **OOC** feelings towards you.
##### **Keep real-life info out of your character’s brain.**
### **Metagaming**:
#### Using **OOC** knowledge to influence your **IC** decisions is strictly prohibited.
##### Keep in-character (**IC**) knowledge and out-of-character (**OOC**) knowledge separate.
##### Just because you **OOC** know something does **NOT** mean you know it **IC**. Just because you see a player on the map **OOC** does **NOT** mean your character can automatically see them.
##### Do **NOT** abuse alts to collect information. If you want the info send a **REAL** scout to collect the information.
##### Do **NOT** abuse game mechanics, bugs or exploits!
#### ***Example:***
##### **Wrong:** You saw someone mention a secret location **OOC** on a Discord chat. You go to that place **IC** as if your character magically knows where it is.
##### **Correct:** Your character hasn’t learned about that location in the game yet, so you don’t act on **OOC** info until your character finds it organically.
#### ***Example:***
##### **Wrong:** You know of an exploit or game bug that gives you more information than your character would normally be able to acquire & use it to have an advantage.
##### **Correct:** You avoid using exploits & or game bugs to your advantage. Instead choosing to act in good faith at all times.
#### **If your character didn’t learn it, they can’t act on it.**
### **Play Fair (No Powergaming or Godmodding)**:
#### Forcing an action or outcome on another character without giving them a chance to respond or react.,
##### ****Avoid making your character invincible, all-knowing, or always victorious.
##### Accept defeat and failure sometimes; it adds depth and realism to your character.
#### **True roleplay is not about winning, it’s about telling a story worth remembering. Honor the moment, not just the outcome.**
### **Respect Others and Their Characters**:
#### Not everything is in **YOUR** control.
##### ****Don’t control other people’s characters without their permission (e.g., "Bob falls to the ground unconscious", unless you’re Bob’s player).
##### Always get OOC consent for certain themes, especially combat, death, injury, or romance. Players are NOT required to accept all themes.
##### Players reserve the right to remove themselves from roleplay that makes them uncomfortable in any way.
#### **You can’t control other people’s characters. Let them respond to what’s happening in their own way & respect their decisions.**
### **Communicate OOC**:
#### **Roleplay is a shared experience.**
##### ****Use **OOC** communication to clarify intent, resolve conflicts, or plan scenes.
##### Be polite and open to compromise when disagreements arise.
##### If you are unsure of something, ask. For example, if you are unsure of whether someone said something **IC** or **OOC**, ask: ((Just checking, was that an **IC** or **OOC** message?))
#### **OOC communication builds trust.**
### **Stick to the Setting and Tone**:
#### **Consistency creates immersion.**
##### ****Follow the rules of the world or genre you're in. Do your best to adhere to game lore.
##### If you have custom lore, make it available to other players so they are not excluded.
##### Don’t introduce elements that break immersion unless agreed upon. This includes ‘lolrp’ which is immersion-breaking, OOC behavior.
#### **Stay true to the setting and you strengthen the world for everyone inside it.**
### **Don’t Spotlight Hog**:
#### **Roleplay is a shared stage.**
##### ****Give others room to act and develop their stories.
##### Share the scene instead of always driving the plot or stealing the focus.
##### Do your best to make sure everyone can keep up. Typing speeds vary—give people time to write out their characters’ reactions and interactions before you send more emotes.
##### Do not introduce overly disruptive themes or events without proper planning. If someone plans a large roleplay event, it is not acceptable to interrupt their event with your own.
#### **Slow down, share the scene, and let the story breathe for everyone involved.**
### **Avoid Cliques**:
#### **Stories thrive when shared.**
##### ****Private roleplay between characters is acceptable and encouraged. It allows strong bonds to form and relationships to take root. However, making others feel excluded and alone will not be tolerated. That is, avoid cliques.
##### Do your best to involve as many players as possible in order to maintain an inclusive and exciting roleplay environment.
#### **A circle becomes a cage when it never opens.**
### **Have Fun & Help Others Have Fun**:
#### **A great story is one we build together.**
##### ****Remember that roleplay is a collaborative storytelling experience.
##### Be creative, be flexible, and help make the story better for everyone.
#### **When fun is shared, stories flourish.**