Post by BadInfluence on Sept 17, 2015 5:26:34 GMT 9.5
I realize that a lot of you are all wondering the same thing, just what is Arvandor, What is the Room About?
I am going to do my best to explain the wonderful world in a way that is both easy to understand, but also hopefully will not cause any limitations to be placed on anyone's imagination...
What is Arvandor?
Arvandor is not a world per sey, but a plane of existence in a realm that is shaped a bit like a tree, though not to be mixed up or mistaken with the realms tree of Norse mythology. Below I have a few pictures of what the realms are like and the way they are interlinked. This is a beautiful map of how many of the realms are interconnected, and you can see many of the realms that are listed here on our boards.
This one is a little less artistic but a lot more detailed, with clean straight lines, easy to understand. As such though, there are realms on it that we do not have in the room, but which I am more than happy to include into a characters story line if that is what might be desired by some.
What Time Era is It?
I don't want to set a specific time era if possible because we are not just one era with only the forms and features of it. We prefer to think of this as a fantasy realm with some... Modern perks... Such as running indoor hot and cold water, advanced medical care both modern and magical, as well as things like phonographs and telegraphs.
The best was I can explain the living conditions are more village like than anything else, even the larger cities are more structurally like the 18th and 19th century London and France sort of architecture and city style. There is a great respect for nature, woods are never cut down or burned, and people do not create needless waste. There is no pollution or litter, and people live in harmony with the world around them, this is maintained regardless of where one goes.
Though, again I realize this might not be the most clear answer, so to try and sort this as best as I possibly can? We can say this is safely Medieval type of world and era though by no means are we bound by the social structure or living conditions of that time.
What Sort of Character Can I Bring?
We have a character list on the boards that you can find here that will show all the wonderful creatures that exist with us in Arvandor. However, if you want to bring a character from another room, or another theme... We do have options.
Arvandor is a fantasy realm, and if you can find a reason for your character from another time or world to be here, then we can totally do it. However, in regards to this, there are a few rules that I would like to be taken into consideration.
-You MAY bring one item from the future or another realm. However, how you maintain it or make it work will need to be explained. For example, we do have some places that run on a sort of magical electricity, so you COULD have an electric guitar. You just need to figure out how to make it work. This also counts for a gun, though the resources to make say, gunpowder and shells might be incredibly hard to come by and certainly not cheap.
- You MAY have a language barrier. Most places speak common, even in Arvandor, though for select ceremonies and turns of phrases Elvish is used exclusively. For All translation purposes, please use the link here for all your services. Keep in mind if you wish to have a language barrier, you will be making it a little harder for your character, but also creating a wonderful adventure for yourself!
-You MAY have them in different clothing (or none at all!
) when they arrive, but unless you can maintain it, it's going to get gross at some point. 
Maintaining and cleaning it is up to you.
With that being said! You now know the little guideline for other characters coming into to play in Arvandor. We are not the type of people to ever close the door on anyone, we just ask for a little effort is all, a way for all of us to come together.
More Q/A To come!
I am going to do my best to explain the wonderful world in a way that is both easy to understand, but also hopefully will not cause any limitations to be placed on anyone's imagination...
What is Arvandor?
Arvandor is not a world per sey, but a plane of existence in a realm that is shaped a bit like a tree, though not to be mixed up or mistaken with the realms tree of Norse mythology. Below I have a few pictures of what the realms are like and the way they are interlinked. This is a beautiful map of how many of the realms are interconnected, and you can see many of the realms that are listed here on our boards.
This one is a little less artistic but a lot more detailed, with clean straight lines, easy to understand. As such though, there are realms on it that we do not have in the room, but which I am more than happy to include into a characters story line if that is what might be desired by some.
What Time Era is It?
I don't want to set a specific time era if possible because we are not just one era with only the forms and features of it. We prefer to think of this as a fantasy realm with some... Modern perks... Such as running indoor hot and cold water, advanced medical care both modern and magical, as well as things like phonographs and telegraphs.
The best was I can explain the living conditions are more village like than anything else, even the larger cities are more structurally like the 18th and 19th century London and France sort of architecture and city style. There is a great respect for nature, woods are never cut down or burned, and people do not create needless waste. There is no pollution or litter, and people live in harmony with the world around them, this is maintained regardless of where one goes.
Though, again I realize this might not be the most clear answer, so to try and sort this as best as I possibly can? We can say this is safely Medieval type of world and era though by no means are we bound by the social structure or living conditions of that time.
What Sort of Character Can I Bring?
We have a character list on the boards that you can find here that will show all the wonderful creatures that exist with us in Arvandor. However, if you want to bring a character from another room, or another theme... We do have options.
Arvandor is a fantasy realm, and if you can find a reason for your character from another time or world to be here, then we can totally do it. However, in regards to this, there are a few rules that I would like to be taken into consideration.
-You MAY bring one item from the future or another realm. However, how you maintain it or make it work will need to be explained. For example, we do have some places that run on a sort of magical electricity, so you COULD have an electric guitar. You just need to figure out how to make it work. This also counts for a gun, though the resources to make say, gunpowder and shells might be incredibly hard to come by and certainly not cheap.
- You MAY have a language barrier. Most places speak common, even in Arvandor, though for select ceremonies and turns of phrases Elvish is used exclusively. For All translation purposes, please use the link here for all your services. Keep in mind if you wish to have a language barrier, you will be making it a little harder for your character, but also creating a wonderful adventure for yourself!
-You MAY have them in different clothing (or none at all!
) when they arrive, but unless you can maintain it, it's going to get gross at some point. 
Maintaining and cleaning it is up to you.With that being said! You now know the little guideline for other characters coming into to play in Arvandor. We are not the type of people to ever close the door on anyone, we just ask for a little effort is all, a way for all of us to come together.
More Q/A To come!