Fantasy-Only Concept & Costuming Policy

1. Fantasy Worlds Only

• All characters must come from a fantasy setting, not real-world history. You may draw inspiration from any fantasy game, LARP, novel, or your own creation but avoid using real-world names for people, places, religions, or cultures.

✔️ Allowed: 

• "Priestess of Heliod from the cliffs of Theros"
• "Viking raider from the frozen isles of Skarnheim"
• "Samurai from the Amber Empire of Kawa-no-Orochi"

❌ Not Allowed:

• "Greek Priestess of Apollo"
• "Viking Berserker from Norway"
• "Samurai from the Edo Period"

2. Why: Safety & Immersion

• Real-world history brings real-world trauma into play (racism, colonialism, sexism, etc.), even unintentionally. Using fantasy versions helps protect players from accidental harm and misunderstanding.
• Lean into archetypes, not actual history. A crusader from Emberlight is great; a crusader from medieval Europe is not.

3. Cultural Inspiration Is Fine—But Reimagine

•  Draw from aesthetics, colors, textures, and motifs.
• Change names, locations, symbols, and context to make it clearly fantasy.
• Add original details like new banners, gods, or dialects to fully place your character in the game world.

4. Restricted Costume Elements
 Avoid the following:

• Anything gear or clothing from the 1700s or later.
• Real-world religious regalia (prayer beads, ceremonial robes, miters, etc.)
• Sacred symbols or clan emblems from living traditions
• Historical military insignia, funerary wear, or garments with active cultural significance
• Specific insignia from real-world history (e.g., samurai heraldry, Roman legion marks)

 

✔️ Good:

• Linen wrap robe with fantasy accessories or Airbender from Avatar TLA 

❌ Avoid:

• Direct imitation of Tibetan monk robes or real Shinto shrine emblems

The goal: Evoke, don’t replicate.

5. Tattoos & Personal Identity

•  You are *not* required to cover real-world tattoos or personal cultural markers.
• This policy applies only to costumes and characters you create for play.
• We encourage you to express your heritage thoughtfully, through a fantasy lens.

 6. Conduct & Accountability

• Caricatured behavior, offensive accents, or racial mimicry are strictly prohibited.
• If concerns arise, expect respectful conversations and opportunities to adjust. Failure to adjust after a conversation with Staff may result in discipline.
• Approach these talks with openness. Debate is not the goal; growth and community care are.

 

7. Reporting & Support

• If you feel uncomfortable raising a concern directly, please speak with a Referee or visit the Ops desk. Our goal is community care, not punishment.

  

8. Applying the Rule: Simple Steps

 If you already have a historical character:

•  Change real-world names of people, places, and deities.
• Shift your setting to a clear fantasy location.
• Keep your archetype and visual elements but reimagine their world.

Example

• ❌ Before: Titus, Centurion of Rome, sworn to Mars
• ✔️ After: Titus of Avenna, war-leader sworn to the Crimson Flame