How to join the ShadowMare SMP

This article explains the steps for joining the ShadowMare_ SMP.
====== Requirements ======
* Have Minecraft Java Edition, cracked or premium;
* Have a Discord account;
* Be somehow active
* Enjoy roleplaying and respect the rules.
=== Steps to joining ===
=== 1. Join the ShadowMare_ SMP discord server ===
Here, you can find the entire community of the ShadowMare SMP. Here, you will get in touch with the players and will be able to find more information about the existing countries, current events and here you can create your character. We also strongly suggest reading the rules!
=== 2. Create a character description ===
By looking around the discord server, you will find a channel named #character-description. There, every person who has ever played on this SMP created the description of their character. It is the "test" for those that want to join the SMP. As it is a roleplaying server, you must have a character in mind, to know a bit about their personality, their backstory, their aspect, their hobbies. You can also find a template pinned in the said channel. After creating the character description and posting it (you can take inspiration from others' descriptions) and being accepted, you will be given the @members role. Now, you have access to the #ip channel, which reveals the IP and version of the server.
=== 3. Installing the mods ===
Here, you can find the drive with all the required mods. They can also be found on #how-to-join in the discord server. If you do not have it installed, you may need CurseForge. Any YouTube tutorial should help you with that. Mods shall be moved to the Minecraft>Mods folder. By entering with Forge on and the mods installed and correctly moved in the right folder, you should be able to join the SMP.
=== 4. Getting around in the server ===
When joining, you'll be greated by the Spawn. This zone is protected from any roleplaying or international events and the best place to chill while thinking about the future of your character. By wondering around, you will find a place with pressure plates sending you to all countries of the world. Do not go in a country without the leader's permission, as you will be subject of the national laws of said country. Some may have closed borders, others may need you to do something before becoming citizen. Or you can just go for a walk and make your own country. For that, don't forget to read the Rules for members and leaders and How to create and rule a country. Get in touch with the Leader of the wished country. They will be more than glad to help! You can read more about each country in this wiki or from the discord servers of the nations.
=== 5. Have fun! ===
Now that you've chosen a place, you know what you want to do, interact with others, roleplay, create your story, explore, have fun. Don't forget to write it all in the Wiki, so it doesn't get lost in the winds of History.