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FAQ
GENERAL
Q. Ok. What?
A. That was a lot of information, wasn't it? In sum, your character has been brought to a fantasy realm set in the Warcraft universe by dragons. There's a big fight going on between the five dragonflights and that's a big problem because they are supposed to be keeping the world in balance!
Our focus here is a war-time environment with highly active and engaging NPC leaders. We want you to feel like you're a part of the action at all times.
A. That was a lot of information, wasn't it? In sum, your character has been brought to a fantasy realm set in the Warcraft universe by dragons. There's a big fight going on between the five dragonflights and that's a big problem because they are supposed to be keeping the world in balance!
Our focus here is a war-time environment with highly active and engaging NPC leaders. We want you to feel like you're a part of the action at all times.
Q. You said somethin about demons, what's that about?
A. Inconveniently, there is a huge demonic invasion occurring at the same time of this war. In fact, it's so huge that it's begun to spill out into other universes, including the one your character came from! The Burning Legion has one purpose: consume the universe. They are here to burn Azeroth to the ground. But the dragons can't help stop them until they work out their own problems!
A. Inconveniently, there is a huge demonic invasion occurring at the same time of this war. In fact, it's so huge that it's begun to spill out into other universes, including the one your character came from! The Burning Legion has one purpose: consume the universe. They are here to burn Azeroth to the ground. But the dragons can't help stop them until they work out their own problems!
Q. Let's cut to the chase. I don't know anything about Warcraft. Is that ok?
A. Of course it is! All the information you need to know has been laid out for you already in various resource posts. Nothing more, nothing less! On the other hand, if you're just curious, our head mods have been playing the game for a very long time and we'll be happy to answer any extra world related questions you might have.
A. Of course it is! All the information you need to know has been laid out for you already in various resource posts. Nothing more, nothing less! On the other hand, if you're just curious, our head mods have been playing the game for a very long time and we'll be happy to answer any extra world related questions you might have.
Q. What's the time scale for this game?
A. Warforged runs in real time! One irl day = one in game day (1:1)
A. Warforged runs in real time! One irl day = one in game day (1:1)
Q. How do we post in this game? What are the different communities used for?
A.![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
warforged is used for face-to-face logs and interaction. Most of the game's posts will be in this community. lookingformore is used for "network" communications and is locked for posting by characters except during special events. The "message board" post stickied at the top of the page may be used at any time. Please see the Scrying part of the FAQ for more information. battlenet is used for out of character communication. ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
modforged is the mod journal. barrenschat is our spam comm for memes and other shenanigans. Any dragon-character journals ending in "forged" are mod-controlled NPCs.
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warforged is used for face-to-face logs and interaction. Most of the game's posts will be in this community. lookingformore is used for "network" communications and is locked for posting by characters except during special events. The "message board" post stickied at the top of the page may be used at any time. Please see the Scrying part of the FAQ for more information. battlenet is used for out of character communication. modforged is the mod journal. barrenschat is our spam comm for memes and other shenanigans. Any dragon-character journals ending in "forged" are mod-controlled NPCs.APPLICATION
Q. How many characters may a player have in total?
A. Currently, we encourage a limit of THREE characters. Warforged is meant to be plot-heavy and wartime, and so we would prefer player focus being kept on a small amount of characters.
A. Currently, we encourage a limit of THREE characters. Warforged is meant to be plot-heavy and wartime, and so we would prefer player focus being kept on a small amount of characters.
Q. I think I can handle more. Are you sure?
A. Players are welcome to apply for an additional character slot by submitting double activity for all current characters with their monthly activity check. You only need to submit one month's worth of double activity to unlock a new character slot.
A. Players are welcome to apply for an additional character slot by submitting double activity for all current characters with their monthly activity check. You only need to submit one month's worth of double activity to unlock a new character slot.
Q. What sort of characters can be applied for here?
A. We currently accept canon characters, original characters, and characters ported in from other dreamwidth games. We also accept both Warcraft canon and original characters. At this time, OCs from other fandoms (such as fantrolls from Homestuck) and all player AU characters are not able to be applied for. If it's an official canon AU, you are permitted to bring that character in. The Dragon Aspects and their consorts also may not be applied for.
A. We currently accept canon characters, original characters, and characters ported in from other dreamwidth games. We also accept both Warcraft canon and original characters. At this time, OCs from other fandoms (such as fantrolls from Homestuck) and all player AU characters are not able to be applied for. If it's an official canon AU, you are permitted to bring that character in. The Dragon Aspects and their consorts also may not be applied for.
Q. What can I expect if I am applying for a game-ported character?
A. Characters ported in from other games will find that any powers they had from other games (such as Personas fromdestinystrings) will not join them on Azeroth. However, you can use their previous powers to influence which class you decide to give them here in Warforged if you'd like! The exception to this rule is racial abilities (such as enhanced sight/sense of hearing/etc) -- characters will get to keep those upon arrival.
Additionally, the mods have a zero-tolerance policy for forcing pre-game CR on canon characters. All players who bring in a character ported from another game must have permission before assuming things about other characters in game. Please include a list of pre-game CR in your permissions post and communicate with any characters your ported character may know.
A. Characters ported in from other games will find that any powers they had from other games (such as Personas from
destinystrings) will not join them on Azeroth. However, you can use their previous powers to influence which class you decide to give them here in Warforged if you'd like! The exception to this rule is racial abilities (such as enhanced sight/sense of hearing/etc) -- characters will get to keep those upon arrival.
Additionally, the mods have a zero-tolerance policy for forcing pre-game CR on canon characters. All players who bring in a character ported from another game must have permission before assuming things about other characters in game. Please include a list of pre-game CR in your permissions post and communicate with any characters your ported character may know.
Q. Can you explain these "classes" I keep hearing about?
A. When your character arrives here, any special powers they have will have been altered by the transfer between worlds. You have two options. You may have your character keep their canon abilities and have them relearn how to use them over time or you may choose new abilities from one of the listed Warcraft classes. Class placement is a strictly OOC decision -- your character will not get the choice of trading out his or her abilities for a set of new ones. Its all done via portal displacement when characters enter Azeroth.
A. When your character arrives here, any special powers they have will have been altered by the transfer between worlds. You have two options. You may have your character keep their canon abilities and have them relearn how to use them over time or you may choose new abilities from one of the listed Warcraft classes. Class placement is a strictly OOC decision -- your character will not get the choice of trading out his or her abilities for a set of new ones. Its all done via portal displacement when characters enter Azeroth.
Q. My character fits under more than one class.
A. In the case where a character may fit two or more classes, it's up to the player to determine which one best suits them. We don't give out dual-classes and will never do so in the future.
A. In the case where a character may fit two or more classes, it's up to the player to determine which one best suits them. We don't give out dual-classes and will never do so in the future.
Q. So I don't have to use the class system?
A. Not if you don't want to! However, we do ask that you choose a class for your application that most closely represents your character, as the dragons will often call for certain class groups to help out on missions. If your character has powers on apocalyptic levels, please note that they may be nerfed slightly in order to keep gameplay fair. The mods are generally not a fan of power nerfs, so please ask if you need clarification on which abilities may be dampened.
A. Not if you don't want to! However, we do ask that you choose a class for your application that most closely represents your character, as the dragons will often call for certain class groups to help out on missions. If your character has powers on apocalyptic levels, please note that they may be nerfed slightly in order to keep gameplay fair. The mods are generally not a fan of power nerfs, so please ask if you need clarification on which abilities may be dampened.
Q. My character has a deadly disease/just died/is coming in from a canon point with a serious wound. How do you handle that?
A. This is judged on a case by case basis! Most of the time, the dragons (the dragon mages, specifically) will absolve your character of their malady before they arrive officially. If you'd like for that not to happen, please note this on your application! If your character refuses initially, there may be opportunities for them to seek out aid after their arrival, though it may prove to be more difficult.
A. This is judged on a case by case basis! Most of the time, the dragons (the dragon mages, specifically) will absolve your character of their malady before they arrive officially. If you'd like for that not to happen, please note this on your application! If your character refuses initially, there may be opportunities for them to seek out aid after their arrival, though it may prove to be more difficult.
Q. My character has a companion/pet/etc. Can they bring them along?
A. This will also be judged on a case by case basis. If the companion or pet can be applied for as a second character, then we will likely not allow them to be brought in alongside the applied character. On the other hand, Pokémon trainers will need to choose one Pokémon to bring with them. It really is a case by case situation for each character so please just ask instead of assume.
A. This will also be judged on a case by case basis. If the companion or pet can be applied for as a second character, then we will likely not allow them to be brought in alongside the applied character. On the other hand, Pokémon trainers will need to choose one Pokémon to bring with them. It really is a case by case situation for each character so please just ask instead of assume.
Q. What if my character is a giant/transformer/other large creature?
A. The dragon sanctums are dragon sized (read: very large), so this would be permissible in most cases. Keep in mind that it would be much harder for them to hide in the forest if they need to go outside. Scaling down is available for convenience, so please note in the Species area of your application if you would like your character scaled down.
A. The dragon sanctums are dragon sized (read: very large), so this would be permissible in most cases. Keep in mind that it would be much harder for them to hide in the forest if they need to go outside. Scaling down is available for convenience, so please note in the Species area of your application if you would like your character scaled down.
Q. What about dragons?
A. Dragons from any and all canons are also permitted! Please note that dragons applying from Warcraft series will be judged very closely. Players may treat them as NPCs due to their canon origin, which is a big responsibility!
A. Dragons from any and all canons are also permitted! Please note that dragons applying from Warcraft series will be judged very closely. Players may treat them as NPCs due to their canon origin, which is a big responsibility!
Q. Great! My Warcraft character was already helping the red dragonflight and--
A. Slow down there, partner! While we do accept both canon Warcraft characters and player generated characters, NPCs will not recognize your character, canon or otherwise.
A. Slow down there, partner! While we do accept both canon Warcraft characters and player generated characters, NPCs will not recognize your character, canon or otherwise.
Q. What? But why???
A. Because this Warcraft universe exists outside the timeline of canon events! Even if your character existed during the Dragon Soul's creation, these are not the Aspects they would have encountered. There are a few exceptions...
A. Because this Warcraft universe exists outside the timeline of canon events! Even if your character existed during the Dragon Soul's creation, these are not the Aspects they would have encountered. There are a few exceptions...
Q. What are they?
A. Any of the Night Elf canon characters that existed during the time of the War of the Ancients will be recognized by the Aspects, though the character will not have knowledge any of the game specific events. Please note that if you choose to app one of these characters, there will most likely be an NPC of them walking around somewhere in the forests of Zin-Ashari.
A. Any of the Night Elf canon characters that existed during the time of the War of the Ancients will be recognized by the Aspects, though the character will not have knowledge any of the game specific events. Please note that if you choose to app one of these characters, there will most likely be an NPC of them walking around somewhere in the forests of Zin-Ashari.
Q. Ok, but what about people who apply canon characters? Are they allowed to recognize my character/my oc?
A. We ask that you please discuss this with the player beforehand. Please do not assume that characters know one another ahead of time. Your character is free to recognize anyone, but please do not expect them to recognize you in return.
A. We ask that you please discuss this with the player beforehand. Please do not assume that characters know one another ahead of time. Your character is free to recognize anyone, but please do not expect them to recognize you in return.
GAMEPLAY
Q. How does my character know which flight they belong to?
A. Upon arrival, your Dragonsworn character will be deposited inside the sanctum they have been sworn into. Note that flight placement is done on an OOC level, based solely on your application -- this is not a character's choice! Information about each of these sanctums can be found on the appropriate dragonflight page (Black, Blue, Bronze, Green, & Red). If a character leaves the sanctum via one of the exit portals, they will have to find another in the world around them to return. Their locations are randomized and will rarely be in the same spot twice. Portal return locations may be handwaved at player discretion. If a character attempts to walk toward a portal that dos not belong to their flight, they will feel a sense of foreboding that will turn them away. The portal of their sworn flight will feel warm and inviting.
A. Upon arrival, your Dragonsworn character will be deposited inside the sanctum they have been sworn into. Note that flight placement is done on an OOC level, based solely on your application -- this is not a character's choice! Information about each of these sanctums can be found on the appropriate dragonflight page (Black, Blue, Bronze, Green, & Red). If a character leaves the sanctum via one of the exit portals, they will have to find another in the world around them to return. Their locations are randomized and will rarely be in the same spot twice. Portal return locations may be handwaved at player discretion. If a character attempts to walk toward a portal that dos not belong to their flight, they will feel a sense of foreboding that will turn them away. The portal of their sworn flight will feel warm and inviting.
Q. My character would ignore the feeling. What then?
A. They are free to walk into a sanctum that is not their own. Just don't expect the dragons to welcome you kindly. In fact, they will probably kill you if (when) they catch you. The only exception to this is the Red Dragonflight as they have left their sanctum open to all mortals.
A. They are free to walk into a sanctum that is not their own. Just don't expect the dragons to welcome you kindly. In fact, they will probably kill you if (when) they catch you. The only exception to this is the Red Dragonflight as they have left their sanctum open to all mortals.
Q. What if I want to change flights?
A. That's not possible. Once a character has been sworn to a specific flight, they remain with them no matter what. Your character was sworn into their flight based on the whole of their being, not who they are at any given point in their life. There's good, neutral, and bad folks in each of the sworn flights.
A. That's not possible. Once a character has been sworn to a specific flight, they remain with them no matter what. Your character was sworn into their flight based on the whole of their being, not who they are at any given point in their life. There's good, neutral, and bad folks in each of the sworn flights.
Q. But what if my character wants to betray their flight to help out another?
A. Such things are within the realm of possibility. This is a war game after all and betrayals as well as spies are to be expected.
A. Such things are within the realm of possibility. This is a war game after all and betrayals as well as spies are to be expected.
Q. How are characters able to communicate with each other? Can they communicate with the other races on Azeroth?
A. All characters will be gifted an entirely new language upon their arrival by their respective Dragon Mage. This language is referred to as 'Common' and will allow characters to be able to communicate among each other. Everyone retains the knowledge of their previous languages as well so if you wish to have a character address someone from their world in the same tongue where no one else can understand, you're free to do so.
Keep in mind that many of the creatures and races found on Azeroth don't speak the common language and therefore might not be too keen on chatting with someone who does. For more information on which of the races speak what languages, check out the Bestiary.
As a final note, Dragons are highly intelligent beings who are keen on learning other languages. It's very much possible to teach them how to speak a language from another world if they view your character worthy enough to teach them.
A. All characters will be gifted an entirely new language upon their arrival by their respective Dragon Mage. This language is referred to as 'Common' and will allow characters to be able to communicate among each other. Everyone retains the knowledge of their previous languages as well so if you wish to have a character address someone from their world in the same tongue where no one else can understand, you're free to do so.
Keep in mind that many of the creatures and races found on Azeroth don't speak the common language and therefore might not be too keen on chatting with someone who does. For more information on which of the races speak what languages, check out the Bestiary.
As a final note, Dragons are highly intelligent beings who are keen on learning other languages. It's very much possible to teach them how to speak a language from another world if they view your character worthy enough to teach them.
Q. So...there's dragons everywhere?
A. Pretty much! Out in the world, they are a bit harder to find, but home in your sanctum they are plentiful. Dragons of different colors do not typically mingle with one another. Outside the sanctums, characters may encounter demons and Night Elves, neither of which are typically keen on interacting with Dragonsworn or their brethren. There are also rumors of other species further outside the forests. Please see the Settings page for more information on population. Additionally, you might want to check out the Bestiary for a list of monsters and other creatures you may encounter.
A. Pretty much! Out in the world, they are a bit harder to find, but home in your sanctum they are plentiful. Dragons of different colors do not typically mingle with one another. Outside the sanctums, characters may encounter demons and Night Elves, neither of which are typically keen on interacting with Dragonsworn or their brethren. There are also rumors of other species further outside the forests. Please see the Settings page for more information on population. Additionally, you might want to check out the Bestiary for a list of monsters and other creatures you may encounter.
Q. What about these classes? How will my character know what class they are?
A. Generally, upon arrival, they will not know right away. Abilities and reflexes are often accidentally triggered by strong focus, fear, or anger. However, since classes generally fit a character's archetype, there is a chance that whatever their class may be will simply come naturally, and be honed with practice. You might also consider asking one of your new dragon friends! All in all, its really up to the player as far as how fast a character will recognize their calling. Please keep in mind that all characters will lack finite control over their gifted and natural abilities upon arrival.
A. Generally, upon arrival, they will not know right away. Abilities and reflexes are often accidentally triggered by strong focus, fear, or anger. However, since classes generally fit a character's archetype, there is a chance that whatever their class may be will simply come naturally, and be honed with practice. You might also consider asking one of your new dragon friends! All in all, its really up to the player as far as how fast a character will recognize their calling. Please keep in mind that all characters will lack finite control over their gifted and natural abilities upon arrival.
Q. There seems to be a lot of NPC activity involved in this game...is that true?
A. It is indeed. Basic dragon encounters such as the one mentioned above may be hand-waved, but interaction with the Dragon Aspects are mod-controlled and plentiful. They exist as their own characters in this game. Sometimes they just might pay your character a visit in one of their open posts. If you would like to request an Aspect's presence in one of your threads, feel free to PM the respective NPC journal or one of the mod journals, and someone will get back to you in a timely fashion.
A. It is indeed. Basic dragon encounters such as the one mentioned above may be hand-waved, but interaction with the Dragon Aspects are mod-controlled and plentiful. They exist as their own characters in this game. Sometimes they just might pay your character a visit in one of their open posts. If you would like to request an Aspect's presence in one of your threads, feel free to PM the respective NPC journal or one of the mod journals, and someone will get back to you in a timely fashion.
Q. Can I kill the dragons?
A. You can certainly try! The dragons have a big advantage in size, but if enough characters rally together, they can be taken down the same as any other large animal. The Aspects, however...they are a different story. They are always watching you and are considered guardians of the world, so you may want to think twice before harming one of their children. Please inform a mod on the Plot Post if you kill a dragon.
A. You can certainly try! The dragons have a big advantage in size, but if enough characters rally together, they can be taken down the same as any other large animal. The Aspects, however...they are a different story. They are always watching you and are considered guardians of the world, so you may want to think twice before harming one of their children. Please inform a mod on the Plot Post if you kill a dragon.
Q. How about riding dragons? Is that ok?
A. We don't suggest trying. ;) The short answer is no. The long answer is that dragons, while animal-like in appearance, are highly intelligent and tend to see themselves as greater than the "lesser races". A dragon must permit a character to ride them, and it will take a lot of trust between the person and the dragon in question. But who knows what can happen after you've spent some time on Azeroth?
A. We don't suggest trying. ;) The short answer is no. The long answer is that dragons, while animal-like in appearance, are highly intelligent and tend to see themselves as greater than the "lesser races". A dragon must permit a character to ride them, and it will take a lot of trust between the person and the dragon in question. But who knows what can happen after you've spent some time on Azeroth?
Q. What about property damage?
A. Also fine! The buildings that will be erected are for the character's benefit, after all...as far as the dragons are concerned, you are only hurting yourself. If you plan to do any major destruction of property, please let us know via the Plot Post. You may be asked to write an additional OOC entry detailing the damage to your fellow players inbarrenschat as well.
A. Also fine! The buildings that will be erected are for the character's benefit, after all...as far as the dragons are concerned, you are only hurting yourself. If you plan to do any major destruction of property, please let us know via the Plot Post. You may be asked to write an additional OOC entry detailing the damage to your fellow players in
barrenschat as well. Q. Ok, I'll get to the point. What can't I do?
A. There's not much, really! This game actively encourages conflict between all characters involved. We simply ask that before causing major sanctum or forest damage that you contact the mods on the Plot Post so that we may inform the rest of the game as to what is going on! Remember, the setting effects everyone in game, so try and make sure you're being respectful to your fellow players before you charge on in with the wrecking ball. As well, do not forget the chief rule that ICA = ICC, and that if you decide to stomp on someone's house, there is a very good chance that they will retaliate against you. Characters may not teleport home, though they are free to teleport into random areas on Azeroth if they know where they're going. See the Settings page for more info on that.
A. There's not much, really! This game actively encourages conflict between all characters involved. We simply ask that before causing major sanctum or forest damage that you contact the mods on the Plot Post so that we may inform the rest of the game as to what is going on! Remember, the setting effects everyone in game, so try and make sure you're being respectful to your fellow players before you charge on in with the wrecking ball. As well, do not forget the chief rule that ICA = ICC, and that if you decide to stomp on someone's house, there is a very good chance that they will retaliate against you. Characters may not teleport home, though they are free to teleport into random areas on Azeroth if they know where they're going. See the Settings page for more info on that.
Q. How do you handle death in this game?
A. Glad you asked! As this is a game centered around the strife of war, characters have resurrection available to them. However, the power of the realm is not unlimited! Continuous death will result in what is known by the flights as "Resurrection Sickness", which is a disease unique to Dragonsworn and occurs after they are subject to their SECOND resurrection.
A. Glad you asked! As this is a game centered around the strife of war, characters have resurrection available to them. However, the power of the realm is not unlimited! Continuous death will result in what is known by the flights as "Resurrection Sickness", which is a disease unique to Dragonsworn and occurs after they are subject to their SECOND resurrection.
Q. Can you talk about Resurrection Sickness?
A. Resurrection Sickness will greatly weaken a character exposed to it. It will cut their physical and magical strength in half, and will generally effect a character as if they had the flu. Characters subject to Resurrection Sickness are, essentially, helpless for at least a week. The more deaths that occur, the longer Resurrection Sickness will last. Nothing can be done to speed up this process, and the severity of it is often random (but always increasing) after a character is exposed at least once. Characters exposed to multiple deaths may experience things like blindness, other loss of senses, or sensitivity to light, sound, and pain. It is generally a very unpleasant experience.
A. Resurrection Sickness will greatly weaken a character exposed to it. It will cut their physical and magical strength in half, and will generally effect a character as if they had the flu. Characters subject to Resurrection Sickness are, essentially, helpless for at least a week. The more deaths that occur, the longer Resurrection Sickness will last. Nothing can be done to speed up this process, and the severity of it is often random (but always increasing) after a character is exposed at least once. Characters exposed to multiple deaths may experience things like blindness, other loss of senses, or sensitivity to light, sound, and pain. It is generally a very unpleasant experience.
Q. How do you handle canon updates in this game?
A. Players that want to canon update their characters can do so at the Canon Update Post. Here you are expected to summarize the events as well as any changes in personality and powers. Canon updates can take place in one of two manners. The first is through a glimpse of the future through the power of the Bronze Dragonflight. This option doesn't change your character physically whatsoever, but does bestow the knowledge of future events upon them. The second option is for the character to experience a temporal rift in which they will be ripped out from ancient Azeroth, returned briefly to live through these events, and then brought back. This can invoke a physical change in the character and they will regain any new injuries as well as powers.
If your character's powers deviate vastly from their original application to the point they would fall under an entirely different class, they will be allowed to switch. Remember, characters can only switch classes, they can't switch flights no matter what.
A. Players that want to canon update their characters can do so at the Canon Update Post. Here you are expected to summarize the events as well as any changes in personality and powers. Canon updates can take place in one of two manners. The first is through a glimpse of the future through the power of the Bronze Dragonflight. This option doesn't change your character physically whatsoever, but does bestow the knowledge of future events upon them. The second option is for the character to experience a temporal rift in which they will be ripped out from ancient Azeroth, returned briefly to live through these events, and then brought back. This can invoke a physical change in the character and they will regain any new injuries as well as powers.
If your character's powers deviate vastly from their original application to the point they would fall under an entirely different class, they will be allowed to switch. Remember, characters can only switch classes, they can't switch flights no matter what.
SCRYING
Q. What exactly IS scrying?
A. Scrying is a form of magical communication that connects two attuned objects to one another and acts as a form of visual communication from point A to point B. In this case, a character may send and receive messages from any of the scrying orbs scattered around Kalimdor and the dragon sanctums. Think of peering into a crystal ball, except you're seeing current time rather than the future!
A. Scrying is a form of magical communication that connects two attuned objects to one another and acts as a form of visual communication from point A to point B. In this case, a character may send and receive messages from any of the scrying orbs scattered around Kalimdor and the dragon sanctums. Think of peering into a crystal ball, except you're seeing current time rather than the future!
Q. How does it work?
A. A character may approach an orb outside of the sanctum at any time. Once a character approaches the orb and thinks of the location they wish to contact, they will connect to the orb nearest their correspondent. This means you need to have some idea of location, if you don't have a person in mind. Trying to scry for a person will activate the scrying orb nearest the person, but it will not signify in any way who the message is for. Anyone can stand in front of the orb and communicate, even if you aren't trying to contact them, so be careful!
In addition, these orbs can only be used by Dragonsworn, the Dragon Mages who birthed them, and the Dragon Aspects should they wish.
A. A character may approach an orb outside of the sanctum at any time. Once a character approaches the orb and thinks of the location they wish to contact, they will connect to the orb nearest their correspondent. This means you need to have some idea of location, if you don't have a person in mind. Trying to scry for a person will activate the scrying orb nearest the person, but it will not signify in any way who the message is for. Anyone can stand in front of the orb and communicate, even if you aren't trying to contact them, so be careful!
In addition, these orbs can only be used by Dragonsworn, the Dragon Mages who birthed them, and the Dragon Aspects should they wish.
Q. So I can't use them whenever I want?
A. You cannot. You guys aren't friends, you're at war!
A. You cannot. You guys aren't friends, you're at war!
Q. What if my character wants to contact someone in another sanctum?
A. This is entirely possible. However, the master orbs in the sanctums CANNOT contact one another. That is to say if you are in the Obsidian Sanctum and trying to contact someone currently in the Ruby Sanctum, or just trying to see INSIDE the Ruby Sanctum, you will be blasted back by a strong repelling spell. The only way to look into another sanctum is from one of the orbs outside.
But you wouldn't want your enemies picking up on that little secret, would you? ;)
A. This is entirely possible. However, the master orbs in the sanctums CANNOT contact one another. That is to say if you are in the Obsidian Sanctum and trying to contact someone currently in the Ruby Sanctum, or just trying to see INSIDE the Ruby Sanctum, you will be blasted back by a strong repelling spell. The only way to look into another sanctum is from one of the orbs outside.
But you wouldn't want your enemies picking up on that little secret, would you? ;)
Q. How do my characters know what to do with the orbs?
A. Each flight has a representative skilled in magecraft known only as a Dragon Mage. They may seem familiar to your character! They will instruct characters on how to communicate with their respective brethren using the orbs shortly after arrival in their sanctum.
A. Each flight has a representative skilled in magecraft known only as a Dragon Mage. They may seem familiar to your character! They will instruct characters on how to communicate with their respective brethren using the orbs shortly after arrival in their sanctum.
Q. Can you tell me a little more about the Dragon Mages and what their purpose in the game is?
A. You can read more about these helpful individuals here. The Dragon Mages are impressively neutral. They are putting their hope in the Dragonsworn as a whole expecting that they will deliver them from their seemingly hopeless conflict. This is not common knowledge inside of their respective flights. As far as the flights know, their mages' only allegiance is to their flight.
A. You can read more about these helpful individuals here. The Dragon Mages are impressively neutral. They are putting their hope in the Dragonsworn as a whole expecting that they will deliver them from their seemingly hopeless conflict. This is not common knowledge inside of their respective flights. As far as the flights know, their mages' only allegiance is to their flight.
Q. Can my characters contact any of the dragons with these orbs?
A. Only the Dragon Mages and Dragon Aspects are permitted to use the scrying orbs to contact each other in that fashion. These orbs are a tool for the Dragonsworn primarily and improper use of them will result in unhappy dragons.
A. Only the Dragon Mages and Dragon Aspects are permitted to use the scrying orbs to contact each other in that fashion. These orbs are a tool for the Dragonsworn primarily and improper use of them will result in unhappy dragons.
Q. What about the other towns?
A. Other races may have their own forms of communication. For example, the Night Elves have their own scrying network via their own magic that doesn't align with the power the Dragon Mages are using. Therefore they are incompatible for now.
A. Other races may have their own forms of communication. For example, the Night Elves have their own scrying network via their own magic that doesn't align with the power the Dragon Mages are using. Therefore they are incompatible for now.
Q. Is this the only form of communication available and why are there restrictions?
A. Not at all! This is "network" based communication, but nothing is stopping characters from writing letters or anything like that! Please keep in mind that this game is based around war and that communication with people not of your flight is meant to be difficult. Changes to that is left in the hands of the characters.
So why the restrictions? Warforged, in addition to being a wartime game, is a game set in a fantasy realm where minimal technology is available at any given time. There is virtually nothing to keep characters from meeting face to face in the great outdoors, take advantage of that!
A. Not at all! This is "network" based communication, but nothing is stopping characters from writing letters or anything like that! Please keep in mind that this game is based around war and that communication with people not of your flight is meant to be difficult. Changes to that is left in the hands of the characters.
So why the restrictions? Warforged, in addition to being a wartime game, is a game set in a fantasy realm where minimal technology is available at any given time. There is virtually nothing to keep characters from meeting face to face in the great outdoors, take advantage of that!
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Q. What if there's a question I have that you haven't answered here?
A. Feel free to leave it on this post or to PMmodforged! If you have canon specific questions, please try to be as detailed as possible when asking so that we can provide you with an accurate answer as quickly as possible.
A. Feel free to leave it on this post or to PM
modforged! If you have canon specific questions, please try to be as detailed as possible when asking so that we can provide you with an accurate answer as quickly as possible.
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