Character Creation

In order to take part in the story of Apros, players must have an original character that they have personal ownership of. Players have the option to apply to adoptable characters, both staff-created, and player-created, after they have read through this wiki, or the guidebook on the main forum website to ensure that their character will fit correctly into our world. A list of the essentials is available on the Getting Started page if you're unsure of what is required to begin, along with a basic run-down of what we do, and don't allow for designs utilized on this forum.

*Unsure of how to get started?* Please let us aid you in creating your OC with this helpful guide!

## Design Rules

To avoid as many future issues as possible, please adhere to the following rules:

* Do not colour pick, or heavily reference existing designs.
* No full names of living, or deceased people, media, or religious figures.
* First names of active characters cannot be re-used.
* Characters must be one of the accepted species: *Equine,* Pegasus, *Unicorn, Hippocampus, Kirins,* or a combination of the two known as a *Hybrid.* Any non-mythical members of the Equus genus are accepted, and are known as Equines. Characters must have one, or both parents matching their species to be accepted.
* Keep coat colours semi-realistic. Chimeric somatic mutations, and zebra stripe patterns are welcome, as well as any naturally occurring patterns in the equus genus. *Design passes* can be purchased to push design rules at joining, along with body modification passes for piercings, and tattoos.
	+ Piercings are restricted to septum, labret, ear, and tongue piercings for realism.
* Breeds don't exist in the world that Apros is located in, but we ask that you please provide a breed for reference, or cross on your character's profile so that it's easier to imagine the build of your character. Please don't excessively push a breed's standards, *i.e.* someone having a 17.2hh horse with Egyptian Arabian characteristics in every other sense, excluding height. Coat colours, and patterns aren't affected by breed, nor are feathering.
* Unless born onto the forum by two in-character parents, characters must be at least **sixteen years old** at creation.
* Characters can't deviate from, or break the established lore in any shape, or form.
* Please refer to the individual species pages to adhere to their individual design rules alongside the above rules.

At the point of joining, characters **can not** be magically maimed, have active, or passive magic, outfits, bonded companions, clothing/armor, weapon(s), or body modifications without purchasing the appropriate item from the shop. These can be bypassed if the items are purchased before your first post.

At the point of joining, characters **can have** up to three small items that are no larger than the palm of a person's hand, or a medium item for free. Characters that require mobility devices, or any aid are automatically given these for free at joining, regardless of size as long as they're clearly listed in the profile as aids.

Once a physical design has been decided upon, please fill out the **'Appearance'** section of their profile with five or more bullet points, or a paragraph(s) that clearly states your character's coat colour, markings, build, eye colour, species, biological sex (for reproductive purposes only), gender, and species characteristics, such as horns, scales, or wings.

## Rank Selection

Your character's place, and purpose in society is signified by their rank, and is one of the most important aspects of who they are to the rest of Apros, depending on what it may be. Different ranks provide power, and status, while others earn pity, disgust, or indifference. Ranks are always available to change through in-character events, with the exception of Divines. If you're unsure what rank might best suit your character, please visit the Rank Masterlist page.

This is the point in the creation process that you should begin deciding if your character is involved in the Tenebre, or another sect within the Aprosian society.

## Personality

When shaping your character's personality, we ask that you ple