I'm New... what do I do?
First I suggest you read all of the rules... and then you create a character.

How does the Sorting System work?
Characters are sorted into one of the four founder houses based primarily on their personality. There is no 'good' house to be in, so just be creative with your character and an Admin will put them where they belong.


How long will it take for me to be sorted and approved?
This depends on a variety of factors, such as how many admins are online at the time, how many bios were posted before yours that had not yet been approved, and whether the admin who chooses to review your bio thinks there needs to be changes made to it. The best suggestion for getting your bio approved as fast as possible is making it as thorough as possible and adhering to all the rules regarding what you can and cannot put in your bio.

My character has been sorted and approved, now what?
Now you get to start RPing. There are many places for you to RP at. You can choose to start your own thread, or reply to someone elses.

Can my character die? Will I loose my account?
Your character cannot be killed by another without your permission. The reverse also holds, this is a part of the "no godmodding" rule. If you wish to die for plot purpouses please post so in the Plot Discussion Board, and I'm sure someone would be able to help you out. And, no, you will not loose your account unless you are banned for repeated rule-breaking.

Can I be in multiple threads?
Yes, join as many as you are comfortable with and can keep active, for those new to RPing, we recommend one or two to start off with.

Who are the Administrators?
Currently Headmaster Vaughan. But check The Moderating Team for any new additions.

What's my warning level?
A warning level is a bar under your user stats that only you and the staff of the board can see. It indicates how many times you've been warned for breaking any of the general RPG guidelines/rules. After 5 strikes, your account will be suspended until further notice.

How are Prefects and Head Boy/Girl chosen?
Prefects and Head Boy/Girl are chosen by the admin. Members cannot apply for these positions. We pick based on activeness, quality of posts, and a generally positive attitude. We usually update the list whenever we feel that certain Prefects have become inactive, or when we feel that more Prefects are needed for certain houses.

How do I get an avatar?
Take an image that you have selected and save it on your pc. From there, submitt it to a photobucket account (create one if you don't have one). Next, go to "Me Controls", "Edit Avatar Settings" and paste the URL into the blank space provided. After clicking on "Update", your new image should appear. Avatars permitted are of people that look between the ages of ten and twenty, for students. They must be real people; not cartoons or anime.

I don't want to be notifyed of new PM's via email, how do I stop this?
Simply go to "User CP" then to "Email Settings" and uncheck the box that says "Send a confirmation email when I receive a new personal message". Easy as pie.