Atop a stony plateau overlooking the lands of central Idalos, and growing wealthy from the gem stones pulled from the rocky soil, Etzos is a bastion of independence; firm in its belief that man should rule Idalos, not be servants of the vain Immortals who nearly destroyed it. But can the many factions set aside their conflicting agendas and see this through?
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Welcome to the Cold Cycle, 721! (Active Cities)
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Pegasus » Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:06 pm
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Announcements
Cold Cycle: Arc 721
Welcome to the Cold Cycle 721. Every Cycle in Standing Trials runs over four real life months and has two in-character seasons. The Cold Cycle has Vhalar (123Trials) and then Zi'da (93 Trials) which are open for you to play. All new threads from October 1st 2021 - January 31st...
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Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:06 pm
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News & New Features!
This thread will keep you updated on news and new features!
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Pegasus » Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:26 am
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Global Announcements
The PSF
New Subforums
So, one of the things that has changed in the new site is that the new PSF is visible to everyone. This provides us an opportunity and so, this morning I've created some subforums in there - for completed / approved threads. You'll note that there are now separate...
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Last post by Trouble
Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:56 pm
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Standing Trials Terms of Use
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Pegasus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:50 pm
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Standing Trials: Rules and Expectations
The Website: Standing Trials ( ), referred to through the rest of this thread as the website , our website , the site , our site , Standing Trials , and Trials .
You: The person reading these words right now.
The Staff: All users who are identified as...
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Last post by Munchkin
Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:52 pm
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The Great Parhn Gate
Named after Etzos' original founder, all players new to the city must post their arrival here first
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Maltruism » Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:01 am
The Great Pahrn Gate
(All new arrivals must post here)
You left the river behind a short while ago now, and see that the approaching forest carpeting the great hill before you has obviously been cleared. In the midst of this wide swath of open ground rises the fortress city of Etzos, and you...
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Last post by Natalia Gregorios
Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:26 pm
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Cast of Characters - Hot Cycle, 721
Sign-up sheet for the new season!! Come one, come all!
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Maltruism » Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:49 am
Seasonal Character Registry - Hot Cycle 721
Hello. Welcome to, or welcome back to, Etzos!
It is the start of a new season, I would greatly appreciate all players intending to reside in Etzos, for however long a term, to register their presence here. It makes it much easier for everyone to know...
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Last post by Natalia Gregorios
Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:48 am
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Players' Development Forum
Suggestions for consideration
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Maltruism » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:18 pm
Players' Development Forum
I freely acknowledge that there are many blanks in the Etzos lore, as far as write-ups of additional locations or protocols go. As players get a grasp of the direction they'd like to go, they will undoubtedly find things missing.
Where can I get a job as a tattoo...
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Last post by Rokas
Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:36 pm
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Let The Next Issue be Raised!
For all your OOC chat and venting
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Maltruism » Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:32 am
Let The Next Issue be Raised!
Welcome to the Etzos OOC forum! This is the place to make all your observations and complaints, so I can duly ignore them. ;)
You can also post links to pertinent or simply amusing things.
I will make Etzos-related announcements here, but they will all be of an OOC...
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Last post by Maltruism
Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:56 am
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The Office of the Citizen's Committee
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Maltruism » Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:55 am
Office of the Citizen's Committee
The wooden doors open soundlessly to reveal a small, window-lit chamber with a few chairs set against the walls amid tables, planter pots and 3 doors. Plaques by the doors designate the offices beyond them. To the left is the door marked Housing , to the right,...
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Last post by Woe
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:35 am
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Curious Constellations [Transaction Thread]
The Business to come to when you have a need not easily defined or delivered.
The answer is in the stars!!
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Maltruism » Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:46 am
Curious Constellations
A recent emigre from the island nation of Quacia, Llyr Llywelyn has made himself as close to indispensable to the city of Etzos as anyone not currently occupying a position in the Tower of Ministers. And several of those elite men and women would not hesitate to call upon...
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Last post by Woe
Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:07 pm
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Behind Closed Doors
Hidden information that comes to light
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Maltruism » Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:40 am
Behind Closed Doors
This new topic is intended to allow you, as players, to know about decisions arrived at by the movers and shakers of Etzos and its outlying towns. This enables you to know what policies are being newly enforced or undergoing testing to determine viability. This is not...
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Last post by Maltruism
Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:33 pm
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The Laughing Potion [Transaction Thread]
Connections to "The Cauldron's" goods and services.
But you'd best not hold your breath waiting for anyone to admit it.
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Maltruism » Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:17 am
The Laughing Potion
One of the few citizens in town that knows that the Shrine to Lisirra never was about the Immortal of Pestilence, the proprietor of this establishment is not about to make waves about it being changed to now give homage to the one that was truly behind it all this time......
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Last post by Maltruism
Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:17 am
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Wage Requests
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Maltruism » Sun Sep 25, 2016 1:02 am
Wage Requests
Well, I guess it is time to officially launch the new system.
Okay...so...
If I understand correctly, this topic is really only for RP purposes now.
It WILL establish approval, by yours truly, to occupy a job position at some location in Etzos.
But that job is no longer required for...
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Last post by Vluharqih
Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:44 pm
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The Valkyrie's Roost [Transaction Thread]
A school training in self-defense, with adjustable payment requirements to make greater security available to all walks of life.
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Maltruism » Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:14 am
The Valkyrie's Roost
Listen, and one will hear talk of The Roost , the variety of weapon and hand-to-hand training that folks received there, and the generosity extended to those in need who lacked the funds to seek it elsewhere.
Stroll down a dark alley and you may hear muffled whispers, in...
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Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:14 am
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The Winged Post [Transaction Thread]
A delivery service overseen by our very own Nightshade Eld.
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Maltruism » Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:39 am
The Winged Post
The first, and currently the only, locale on the western continent for winged delivery services. Founded by the noted half-avriel hero, Nightshade Eld, these services extend throughout the greater Etzos area and beyond. There are two half-avriel employees that PCs will be...
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Last post by Maltruism
Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:39 am
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Flora of the Etzos Area
It's not alphabetical...cut me some slack.
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Maltruism » Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:42 am
Flora of the Etzos Area
This is not to be confused with the Players' Development Forum.
This is NOT for newly proposed ideas, begging for approval.
This is where the final products go (The bribes go into my pocket, shhhhhh......).
Yes, yes...so I made that same joke with the Colloquialisms...
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Last post by Maltruism
Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:42 am
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Etzos Fauna Directory
Some of these are mounts
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Maltruism » Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:25 am
Etzos Fauna Directory
This is not to be confused with the Players' Development Forum.
Again, this is NOT for newly proposed ideas, begging for approval.
This is where the approved entries go.
Like the Flora topic, this will include critters from Rhakros to Sirothelle, Ocean to ocean.
There may...
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Last post by Maltruism
Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:25 am
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Etzori Cultural Colloquialisms
Flora, Fauna, Folklore and Four-letter words
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Maltruism » Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:11 pm
Etzori Cultural Colloquialisms
This is not to be confused with the Players' Development Forum.
This is NOT for newly proposed ideas, begging for approval.
This is where the final products go (The bribes go into my pocket, shhhhhh......).
It will allow me to clear out the Dev Forum from time...
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Last post by Maltruism
Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:11 pm
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Prophets' Platform
Suggestions, Directives and outright orders to yours truly
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Maltruism » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:26 pm
Prophets' platform
Okay, I'd love to fool myself into thinking there will never be a conflict of lore or plot, but that is not terribly realistic. I have already inflicted MY viewpoints on my fellow prophets a time or two, so it's only fair that I allow them a venue to return the...uhh...favor....
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Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:26 pm
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The Forbidden Post
Your escort to the base on the Forbidden Spit.
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Maltruism » Sat May 02, 2015 9:44 pm
The Forbidden Post
(All players starting or arriving at The Forbidden Spit must post here.)
One way or another, you have miraculously escaped punishment in the city of Etzos. It is not the same for everyone, for everyone here has been tried, convicted and sentenced to a variety of different...
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Last post by Maltruism
Sat May 02, 2015 9:44 pm
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When Worlds Collide...
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Natalia Gregorios » Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:42 am
Arc 721, Zi'da 7
Immediately following The New Girl
As day shifted to night, the mood of the tavern seemed to follow suit. A livelier crowd soon arrived, giving Natalia a whole new slew of diverse subjects to observe. To truly blend in within the intrigue of Etzos, she needed information, and...
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Last post by Natalia Gregorios
Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:46 pm
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Natalia
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Natalia Gregorios » Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:51 am
Arc 721, Zi'da 9
Grayson was off someplace, doing whatever it was that Grayson did. Talking to people, getting information, and mainly staying out of Natalia's way while adjusting to the new environment surrounding Etzos.
As advertised, it wasn't the nicest of places, but there was a comfort...
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Last post by Natalia Gregorios
Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:51 am
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The New Girl
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Natalia Gregorios » Sun Jan 02, 2022 12:02 am
Arc 721, Zi'da 7
After arriving in Etzos, Natalia and Grayson made their way to the 'Inn for Dinner,' which was recommended by the guard at the Great Parhn Gates. As her cousin had been to the city before, he had no trouble following the directions given to the establishment. Natalia followed,...
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Last post by Jackalope
Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:45 am
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Problems with Conspiracies and not Taking Rumors at Face Value
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Oberan » Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:44 pm
77th of Vhalar Arc 721
Previously
Smoke scented the air as the flame was smothered. But darkness did not come. In fact, the room grew more brightly lit by the second, beams of light spilling from between Oberan’s fingers.
“You will do no such thing.” He sighed, an almost casual motion if not...
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Last post by Oberan
Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:44 pm
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Problems with Devotion and Zealous Anger
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Oberan » Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:39 pm
77th of Vhalar Arc 721
Previously
Oberan lounged in his seat, leaning against the rest, arms crossed and one ankle perched on the opposite knee. A lazy smile playing around his lips. Casual, at ease. But there was a tension to him, hidden in the set of his shoulders and the too-straight posture...
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Last post by Oberan
Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:39 pm
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Problems with Pride and the Foolish Need to Satisfy One's Ego
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Oberan » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:57 pm
Vhalar 77th Arc 721
Previously
She stepped aside to let him pass, moving with the languid grace of a cat completing a satisfying stretch. Oberan kept half an eye on her as he did, holding up his Daylight Stone to illuminate the pitch-black room behind her. It wasn’t very big at all, but more...
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Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:46 pm
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Rampage
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Rokas » Sun May 30, 2021 12:32 pm
Ashan 56th Arc 721
Jessom Daggett --proud yet new owner of a small tailor shop in the Northern Oh’Pee, leader of an up-and-coming gang, and bastard of the fourth degree-- leaned back in a comfortable chair. He had his legs crossed, feet on a desk crafted from glossy dark wood. A smile tugged at...
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Last post by Rokas
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:02 pm
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An Absence, Felt
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Oberan » Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:26 pm
Vhalar 77th 721
Idalos mourned. The natural phenomena of the world and even esoteric concepts like emotions crying big salty tears. Like a people who’d just lost their ruler, they seemed uncertain as to how to continue. A guiding beacon that had steered their actions for so long now no longer...
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Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:28 pm
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Who even wants to live forever?
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Oberan » Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:57 pm
Vhalar 75th 721
Oberan had sensed it, sure and true.
The hollowing of a gaping hole within him, a void where there previously had been none. A distinct feeling of something now missing. Of loss.
Stuck in Emea, the significance was lost on him at first, unable to witness the repercussions...
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Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:43 pm
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