Character Profile Editing

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You can access a character profile by clicking on the Getting Started Menu > Members Database, then either clicking on the character's name OR clicking on your player name > then the character under "Characters & Companions". Click on the "Edit Character" button to access the update section; this button will only show on characters associated with your OOC name. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like screenshots to help navigate the page, please contact Signe using your Private Support Channel!

Update Costs

Some profile fields will cost coppers to update; they are marked on the Character Profile with a [c] that you can hover over to see associated costs. You will be automatically charged for changes to these sections when you finish updating the page, the total cost for the changes you are making can be found at the bottom of the page (above the Submit button).

Profile Fields

Profile fields marked with a * will cost coppers to update; hover over the [c] next to the profile field to see associated costs.

  • *Title: Your character's social title.
    • Use your private support channel if:
      • You have switched your character's biological sex; we can update their title for you for free.
      • Your character has reached Ascendant Follower rank; we can set their special title for you for free.
      • Your character has received a title for participation in mini-games, events, etc; we can set their title for you for free.
  • Social Rank: Your character's social rank. There is no cost associated with updating this, but you may be charged if they gain/change a Title.
  • *Character Name: Your character's full name and the name you will use in the "Character" field when posting.
  • Alias: Nicknames, professional names, etc. can go in this section.
  • Career: List your character's career(s) here.
  • Age: Enter your character's age here; this could be an exact age ("32 years"), age range ("30s"), or category ("Adult"). Characters may be aged up or down at any time for free; they can also be aged up or down for threads without updating their profile.
  • *Sex: Use the dropdown menu to change your character's biological sex.
  • Pronouns: Enter your character's pronouns here.
  • Gender: Enter your character's gender here. Examples include, but are not limited to, Trans, Cis, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, Agender, etc.
  • Sexual/Romantic Orientation: Enter your character's sexual and/or romantic orientation here. Examples include, but are not limited to, bisexual, pansexual, heterosexual, homosexual, asexual, queer, asexual, aromantic, biromantic, etc.
  • *Race: Enter the name of your character's race here.
  • *Magic or Technology: Indicate whether your character uses Magic or Technology here.
  • Method(s): Describe how your character accesses, uses, or directs their magic or nanites.
  • *Can Shapeshift?: Indicate if your character can shapeshift here or not. Options are: Yes, No
  • *Animal Form: Enter your character's animal form here. If you are changing their form, make sure to click on the appropriate circle next to "New form is:" to ensure you are charged appropriately.
    • Use your private support channel if:
      • You forgot to set this when you joined the character; we can update this for you for free as long as its within a week of joining.
      • Your character has received additional form(s); the primary form will be listed here and additional forms will be added as Talents.
      • You are using special permissions/deals to get a new form; we will update this for you for free.
  • *Valka or Human Traits: Humans may be joined with with a single appearance-only trait and Valka may be joined with up to two appearance-only traits OR one physical enhancement based on their animal form. Use your private support channel to add or update this information after joining.
  • *Hair, Eye, and Skin Color: Use these sections to change your character's hair, eye, or skin colors; note this should be COLOR ONLY (not texture, length, etc.). If you are changing one of these details, make sure to click on the appropriate circle next to "New ___ is:" to ensure you are charged appropriately.
  • Detailed Appearance: Enter additional character details here. For example, you could describe their height, build, clothing style, or scars here; you could also mention if they dye their hair or use color contacts here.
  • Animal Appearance: Describe what your character looks like in their animal form here. For example, you could describe if they are on the bigger or smaller ends of average for their form's species, or mention if noteworthy aspects like scars, coat color/pattern, etc.
  • *Physical & Neuro-Diversities: Describe your character's physical and/or neuro-diversities here.
  • Personality: Describe your character's personality here.
  • Background: Describe your character's background/history here.
  • Group & Group Position: List the name of your character's group, or group-related details (ex: "Looking for a group"), and their position in these sections. Your character will automatically be added/moved to the appropriate rank on the Group's profile, depending on what position you enter; you can update their position at any time for free.
  • Organization & Organization Position: If your character is a member of another organization, such as a Noble House, Valka Clan, or "Other" Organization, and has a position list them in these sections. Your character will automatically be added/moved to the appropriate rank on the Organization's profile, depending on what position you enter; you can update their position at any time for free.
  • Guild & Guild Position: List your character's Guild(s) and their positions in it in these sections. Your character will automatically be added/moved to the appropriate rank on the Guild's profile, depending on what position you enter; you can update their position at any time for free.
  • Residential District: Enter the Pyronmouth District your character lives in here, if applicable. They will automatically be added to the appropriate district on the Residents tab on the Play board and the Residents of Pyronmouth section of the Maps page.
    • Options include:
      • The Emerald District has been claimed by the wealthiest of Ognoshu, commonly nobles and wealthy gentry.  The district features grand villas and manors and was named for the lush greenery of its sprawling lawns and flower gardens.
      • The Sapphire District features smaller, but still very desirable, homes. Members of the gentry -- merchants, scholars, soldiers, and skilled craftspeople, primarily -- live here.  The district is named for the blue-roofs of the various shops scattered throughout the district.
      • The Ruby District is named after the red brick and timber used to craft most of the houses here.  This district is home to primarily commoners, laborers, and tradesmen; living accommodations tend to be comfortable but sparse and somewhat cramped in order to dedicate more land to crops and livestock.
      • The Obsidian District is home almost exclusively to Valka; humans entering the area may be viewed with suspicion by some.  It features impressive communal buildings and homes made of dark stone; other residences include traditional housing like yurts and tents. The district is colloquially known as the Ash District, for the ash produced by the many large open fires dotting the landscape; these fires are used for a variety of purposes from mundane (cooking, keeping warm, etc.) to mystical (ceremonies, religious holidays, etc.).
      • The main shopping area is called the Copper District; it features a huge open air bazaar plus shops, shacks, stalls, and tents. The district is named for the new currency, coppers. This is not typically a residential district, BUT players might choose this option if a character lives above their shop, lives on the streets, etc.
      • The Iron District is the formal name for the Docks.  It features rows of piers and warehouses for fishing boats, merchant vessels bringing or shipping goods, and the handful of Navy ships New Ognos has to its name currently. This is not typically a residential district, BUT players might choose this option if a character lives aboard a ship, in a port tavern, etc.
      • The Platinum District, more commonly called The Hub, is the heart of the town and home to several administrative buildings, such as the Hall of Records and the Silver Precinct (where the guards/police force work from), as well as Guild Halls. This is not typically a residential district, BUT players might choose this option if a character holds a government position and lives in a dormitory, or is a member of the Silver Precinct and lives in the barracks, etc.
  • Relationship Status: Enter your character's relationship status in this field. If you want, you can even link to a partner's profile using <a href=[url here]>Name</a>.
  • Parents: If your character was born on-site, this section will hold links to their parents' profiles. Use your private support channel to add or update this information after joining.
  • Children: If your character has procreated or adopted a child, this section will hold links to their profiles. Use your private support channel to add or update this information after joining.
  • Player: This is your OOC name. Use your private support channel to add or update this information after joining.
  • Activity Status: Set your character's activity status.
  • Activity Status Explanation: Provide additional details or clarification for your character’s activity status here.
  • Health Status: This section holds your character's health status. Most conditions here can also be resolved through in-character actions, completing quests, or time passing.
  • Health Status Explanation: Explain the details behind your character’s health status. Use your private support channel to update this information after joining.
  • URL for Profile Picture: Replace the URL in this section to update your character's profile image.
  • Open to Events? This dropdown controls if this character is considered for staff-run events like Direct Requests, Housing Events, or randomized specials (like Pass the Parcel).
    • The default setting is "Yes, this character is open to events", however, if your player profile is set to “No, please pause events”, this character will be paused automatically and cannot be selected for randomized events until the player setting is changed!
    • Choosing “No, please pause events” will exclude the character from being randomly pulled for events, but you can still opt into things manually.
    • Choosing “Yes, please prioritize this character for events!” increases their chance of being selected or receiving a larger event. You may prioritize up to three total characters, companions, or pets across your account, and you can switch them out at any time.
  • Wish List: Use this area to list items, Talents, or pets that you would like your character (and/or their pets and Companion) to have; you can also indicate prizes you would prefer they not receive.
  • Available for Plots?: Select whether this character is currently available for new plotlines. Options are: Yes, No, or left blank for undecided.
  • Available For: Choose any applicable plot types this character is open to. Only checked items will be saved:
    • Adoptable (IC): Character is open to being adopted, fostered, or taken in as a ward by another.
    • Adoptable (OOC): Character is available to be taken over and played by someone else.
    • Antagonist: Character is available to act as an obstacle, villain, or threat in another character’s arc.
    • Caretaker: Character is open to protective, mentoring, or nurturing roles for others; may include adoption or fostering.
    • Enemies: Character is open to intense antagonism, hostile rivalry, or combative relationships.
    • Friendships: Character is looking for meaningful platonic relationships.
    • Frenemies: Character is open to playful rivalry, grudging partnerships, or love/hate dynamics.
    • Hirable: Character is a trained professional available for hire—bodyguard, medic, assassin, etc.
    • Other: Character is available for something not covered by the other options.
    • Procreation (free): Character is available for procreation without a relationship.
    • Procreation (restricted): Character is available for procreation with restrictions (e.g., only with a partner/spouse).
    • Romance (full): Character is available for romance-focused arcs or long-term relationships.
    • Romance (light): Character is open to flirtation or short-term romance, but not serious or endgame relationships.
    • Situationships: Character is open to messy, undefined, or evolving relationships without clear romantic direction.
    • Victim: Character is available to be targeted, harmed, manipulated, or exploited in dark plotlines.
  • Public Plot Notes: Public notes listed on the character's profile; a great way to track plots in progress, list potential plot ideas, and more!
  • Private Plot Notes: A private section only you can see on your character's profile, for tracking personal notes, ideas, directions, secrets, etc.