Character Creation

Each character is to have its own account, attached to a master account (the author/OoC account). All master accounts/OoC accounts should be automatically registered; if you have any issues with your master account not automatically being registered, please don't hesitate to reach out to an Admin or Moderator in the #ask-staff channel of our Discord!

Creating a Character

When it comes to character creation on site, we pride ourselves on giving authors the ability to write as much or as little as they want in their character’s profiles. Authors can write in paragraphs, sentences, bullet points, whatever their chosen style may be. While there is endless freedom, Myr is full of rich lore which means assimilating your character into the world is extremely vital.

Creating a character is one of the most vital steps in shaping an immersive and engaging experience. This section outlines the key elements and requirements to consider when crafting a well-rounded character.

In order to have your character accepted, you must have the following fields filled out.

Full Name - (no last name required - if they only have a first name, that is okay.)

Gender

Pronouns

Age

Race

Height (use feet/inches or meters)

Conditions (see below on Myr's list of Conditions and their explanations)

Alignment, Occupation, Class, and Patron Deity (feel free to switch these as needed - no character update required.)

Appearance (even if you have a reference photo for your character, please still include a written description.)

Personality

History

Trigger Warnings (if your character’s history contains anything that may be triggering to other members, please list them here.)

Magic (describe your character’s magic here if applicable.)

Acknowledgements (all photos used are to be credited, including AI generated imagery)

Character Names
Characters with the same names are allowed, but there should be a distinction of different ways of spelling their said name. Surnames may only be duplicated in the case of familial relations or marriage. We recommend searching the Census before registering your character’s account, just in case there are numerous iterations of the same name.

Appearance

This section is to explain what your character looks like. While some characters may have reference images provided, it is nice to have text to accompany any visual aspects, as well as clarify anything that people may overlook. Provide a clear picture of your character’s appearance. This includes things like:

Gender and Age: The character’s age and how they present themselves.
Physical Traits: Height, build, skin tone, hair color, eye color, and any distinguishing features (scars, tattoos, birthmarks).
Clothing: Typical attire and notable items or accessories that reflect their profession, status, or personality.

A detailed description helps others envision your character and makes them more memorable.

Personality

Characters should feel dynamic and complex, much like real people. Developing personality traits helps flesh out their behaviors and how they interact with others. Consider the following:

Positive Traits: What are your character’s strengths? Are they kind, courageous, or intelligent?
Negative Traits: Every character should have flaws. Perhaps they are arrogant, overly cautious, or quick to anger.
Quirks and Habits: Adding small quirks (e.g., a nervous tick, an odd obsession) brings uniqueness and believability.
Moral Alignment: What are their values? Are they driven by justice, self-interest, or something else?

History

Every character starts with an idea. This concept forms the core identity, personality, and role of your character. A backstory helps explain who they are, where they come from, and what experiences shaped them. Key components include:

Origin: Where was the character born? Are they native to Myr or a foreigner? What is their cultural or ethnic background?
Motivations and Goals: What drives your character? What are their long-term ambitions and short-term desires?
Key Life Events: Highlight significant experiences, such as traumatic events, major successes, or turning points that influenced the character's development.

The backstory doesn’t need to be overly detailed, but it should provide enough context to explain the character’s behavior, skills, and outlook.

Conditions

Conditions are unfortunate afflictions that have befallen your character. They are usually but not always categorized as something traumatic, unlucky, or unfortunate. Conditions are not mandatory, and can be healed at any time the Player wishes.

The following lists are merely examples for characters with certain conditions; Players are welcome to alter the guidelines for their character by adding or removing from these examples, but anything added must be approved by Staff prior to acceptance of said Character.

Amnesia - Suffering from the loss of memories, facts, or information.

Blind - Unable to see, either entirely or a majority of their vision is hindered.

Cursed - This condition can cover a wide array of things. Some examples are listed allow, but all curse conditions will be subject to staff approval.

Cursed to turn into something during a certain period of time.

Cursed to speak only the truth, or only lies.

Their appearance is altered into something hideous once the sun goes down.

Deaf - Unable to hear, or may have incredibly hindered hearing.

Fey-Touched - A rare and enigmatic condition that marks mortals who have been deeply altered by prolonged exposure to the magic of the fae. Whether through a bargain struck, an enchantment laid, or an encounter with the raw essence of the Fae realms, the Fey-Touched walk the delicate line between mortal and fae. They are forever changed—no longer entirely human, but not entirely fae either. Over time, this condition can bloom fully, transforming the individual into one of the fae, though at a cost that few mortals can comprehend.

Ghost - As a ghost, your character is not visible to others under normal circumstances. However, they may draw energy from their surroundings to interact with the environment in the following ways.

Become visible for brief periods of time.

Speak in hushed tones that are difficult for the living to decipher.

Pass through barriers such as walls and other structures with ease.

Interact with and move tangible objects.

Mute - An affliction to be unable to speak, by medical reason or overall unwillingness to speak.

Therianthropy - An affliction where a character can turn into some sort of beast, oftentimes against their will. Examples can be but are not limited to; werewolves, werebears, weretigers, etc. This is not to be confused with the Cursed Condition, or general shape-shifting Magic. Therianthropy is generalized by a traumatic event or a bite which has turned your character. Therianthropy can be passed on to offspring.

Can shift into their were-form at will.

Can have varying degrees of control over themselves when shifted.

Can have stronger senses than usual, such as hearing and smell.

Undead - Your character has previously died in some way and now lingers between life and death.

Altered appearance, such as unnatural skin tone or displaying decay.

Does not require food or drink.

Does not require oxygen.

Physical age does not change.

Does NOT grant immortality.

CAN still be killed.

Vampirism - Vampirism displays itself in a medley of ways, and it's up to you to decide what to give your character.

Must consume blood at certain intervals or become weak/frenzied/etc.

Ability to feast on the emotions of others.

Cold to the touch.

Have fangs.

Does NOT grant immortality.

If you are uncertain if a certain Condition might fit your Character, please just ask!

I've Completed my Character Profile - Now What?

Once you've filled out the required fields of your Character's profile, it's time to post them for review and acceptance! While logged into the Character Account you would like to have accepted, please post a Character Acceptance Request within the Character Updates board under Member Services.