# The Fellowship of the Free Cities: A Living World RP Collective
## **๐The Fellowship of the Free Cities: A Living World RP Collective** ๐
### ๐ **Core Philosophy** ๐
#####  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.**
### **๐ก๏ธFoundational Principles** ๐ก๏ธ
##### ****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.
### โ๏ธ **Conflict & RP War Accords** โ๏ธ
#### **To prevent OOC toxicity, all wars, conflicts, and rivalries must adhere to the Fellowshipโs 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.**
### ๐ญ **Events & RP Storytelling** ๐ญ
#### **To immerse players further, the Fellowship will host:**
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**Political Summits โ** Major cities meet to discuss trade, war, and diplomacy.
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**Grand Markets & Festivals โ** Large-scale RP markets and celebrations.
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**Tournaments & Duels โ** Gladiatorial fights and honorable PvP contests.
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**Expeditions & Lore Events โ** Exploring ruins, uncovering secrets, and expanding worldbuilding.
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**Public Trials & Court Hearings โ** Real consequences for **IC** crime and intrigue.
#### **Everyone is welcome to host their own events as well!**
### ๐ ๏ธ **Enforcement & Conflict Resolution** ๐ ๏ธ
#### **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.**
### ๐ฎ **Final Vision: A Living, Breathing RP World** ๐ฎ
#### **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!**