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Welcome to the Rebirth Cycle 721 (Active Cities)

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Rebirth Cycle: Arc 720

Welcome to the Rebirth Cycle 721. Every Cycle in Standing Trials runs over four real life months and has two in-character seasons. The Rebirth Cycle has Cylus (30 Trials) and then Ashan (123 Trials) which are open for you to play. All new threads from February 1st 2021 -...

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News & New Features!

This thread will keep you updated on news and new features!

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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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Standing Trials Terms of Use

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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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Key Locations in Shanty

Last post by Strange « Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:25 pm

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Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:25 pm
Key NPCs in Shanty

Your friendly neighbors! That stray dog on the corner! The kids who won't stop throwing rocks at your windows! The petitioner who keeps coming around to ask for your signature! And your five dozen roommates who leave their slop all over the place.

Last post by Strange « Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:24 pm

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4. A Rose by Any Other Name: I am She

4th part of a starter quest

Last post by Doran « Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:51 am
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by Zunylanih » Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:10 pm

23rd of Saun 720

Zunylanih awoke with a languid stretch from the night's slumber, well rested and ready to begin her day, but for one ritual that she never missed on waking...

Olá meu amor! Bom Dia...

She stared into the reflected beauty of Geneva's illusory visage, on the surface of the...

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Last post by Doran
Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:51 am
• Solo • Give to Me a Happy Face!

Last post by Doran « Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:54 pm
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by Zunylanih » Wed Aug 19, 2020 1:53 am

35th of Ymiden 720

So many visitors, such a grand audience he was treated to, with such a multitude of new faces. In Zunylanih's Shanty, he had the pick of the crowd, and there were few buskers of a mind to ply their craft in these trying times... Yet that was what clowns were for, was it not? To...

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Last post by Doran
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:54 pm
A Spiritual Encounter

While getting some helpful advice on how to be more seductive from Meinz, the two come across a strange happening involving red apparitions that speak of incomprehensible things.

Last post by Pig Boy « Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:18 pm
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by Cierne » Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:16 am

1st of Zi’da, Arc 720
“Tilt your eyebrows down like you’re sad, this gives you an innocent look, oh and pucker your lips a little,” instructed Meinz. “And when you speak, purr slightly like you have something in the back of your throat. But don’t hack a loogie because that shit’s nasty.”

Meinz...

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Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:18 pm
A Tragic Mourning Pt. 2

Cierne breaks down and admits to Everton that she was the one who started to fire that had killed several innocent souls.

Last post by Cierne « Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:52 pm

by Cierne » Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:52 pm

40th of Vhalar, Arc 720
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A blanket of silence filled the room. It encompassed Cierne with a vice grip and wouldn’t let go. Her anxiety swelled as she struggled to make eye contact with Everton who refused to say anything for several long, unbearable moments.

“Ev…”

He stood...

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Last post by Cierne
Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:52 pm
A Tragic Mourning Pt. 1

An altar is set up in recognition for the many people that died in Shanty due to Cierne's starting an accidental fire in one of the abandoned buildings. Feeling guilty, she goes to the altar and dwells on the aftermath of her actions.

Last post by Cierne « Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:48 pm

by Cierne » Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:48 pm

40th of Vhalar, Arc 720
Hearing news of the immense destruction that followed Cierne’s uncontrolled defiance use, the girl was sent into a deep depression. She had… killed people? She was the one behind the murders of several Quacian residents? That didn’t sound right. But the hushed talk of the...

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Last post by Cierne
Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:48 pm
Burn It Down

During the what has been called the Rising Tide, Cierne returns to a familiar abandoned building to satiate her pyromania, but things go awry.

Last post by Strange « Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:29 pm
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by Cierne » Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:15 am

38th of Vhalar, Arc 720
Fire was creeping its flaming tendrils into her dreams now. It was calling to her even when she swore there were no flames in sight. It’s soft whispers were a lullaby if it wasn’t so persistent and… demanding.

It became increasingly eerie as the trials progressed,...

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Last post by Strange
Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:29 pm
Truth or Dare?

To relinquish the hold that boredom has on both Cierne and Meinz, the Naer suggests they play truth or dare. However, things get a little deeper and darker as Cierne asks her spiritual companion about her past...

Last post by Cierne « Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pm

by Cierne » Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pm

24th of Vhalar, Arc 720
“Truth or dare?”

Meinz looked at Cierne with utter bewilderment. “That’s a child’s game. Why do you want to play that? I want to be amused, Cee, not bored.” She rolled her eyes.

Cierne let out a huff. “The fact that you would pass up such a classic game bores me ,” she...

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Last post by Cierne
Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pm
A Corrupted Soul

Cierne finds a dark and hollow place in her mind that leads to the unexplored caverns of her soul- all prompted by the aftermath of trying to control the earth.

Last post by Cierne « Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:11 pm

by Cierne » Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:11 pm

3rd of Vhalar, Arc 720 The whole “getting back on your high horse” thing that Diaval had suggested in terms of Cierne’s earth defiance use hadn’t worked out the way either of them had planned. She made good use of trying to reconnect with the element and had managed to repair some of the damage...

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Last post by Cierne
Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:11 pm
Overcoming Rocky Obstacles Pt. 1

A second, more powerful earthquake hits Quacia on the 1st. Cierne already had intentions on helping out her friend with the damage that occurred at his parents’ place after the first earthquake, but before she can do that, she must help herself.

Last post by Doran « Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:17 am
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by Cierne » Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:22 am

1st of Vhalar, Arc 720
It was crazy what nature could do when aggravated. Cierne personally thought nature was rather bipolar in terms of its emotions even if it wasn’t sentient and couldn’t technically feel anything. Nevertheless, one trial it seemed like the suns were blazing hot, smothering...

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Last post by Doran
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:17 am
To Share a Bottle of Rum

After spending the afternoon with Diaval, Cierne comes home to a drunken ghost stealing from her new bottle of rum. Cierne joins in on the party and, fueled with alcohol, begins to wonder how she can better grasp the art of meditation.

Last post by Cierne « Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:09 pm

by Cierne » Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:09 pm

47th of Vhalar, Arc 720
A blanket of cold rested gently on Cierne’s exposed arms and would have ruffled her feathers had she any. She didn’t know what time it was and what’s more, she didn’t know why she bothered to want to know. It was dark out, and that’s all that really mattered.

Her slender...

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Last post by Cierne
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:09 pm
Teach Me Some Common Common

After Meinz crashes the party, Diaval asks if Cierne can teach him some Common since it’s not his first language, but because everyone is a little too drunk to be focused, tangents are made.

Last post by Doran « Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:18 pm
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by Cierne » Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:06 am

27th of Saun, Arc 720
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It seemed like it took forever for Meinz to leave after she had crashed the party. While the air had gotten thick between Cierne and Diaval, they were by no means in an awkward stage of their conversation.

But then Meinz had to show up.

They had been...

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Last post by Doran
Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:18 pm
A War Between Friends

Cierne attempts to discover why her friends hate each other so much (with the help of wine of course!)

Last post by Doran « Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:59 pm
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by Cierne » Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:32 am

27th of Saun, Arc 720
Cierne had invited Diaval over for the night (much to Meinz’s displeasure). She had sneered at Cierne the moment she had mentioned his name.

It was like a curse around the tent these days. As to why, Cierne wasn’t sure. Everytime she asked why Meinz hated him so much the...

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Last post by Doran
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:59 pm
Just Hold Me

Cierne deals with the aftermath of pushing herself too far while using her defiance magic, but thankfully she doesn't have to deal alone for very long.

Last post by Doran « Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:39 am
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by Cierne » Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:21 pm

31st of Saun, Arc 720

The sky might as well have been bleeding; crying and mourning over a crack in its dull grey. Not even the multitude of clouds could cover it like a bandage. Or at least this is what Cierne thought as she slowly walked through the downpour. It was cold rain and it was...

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Last post by Doran
Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:39 am
To Quell a Burning Desire

After a few drinks (or more!) Cierne hears the calling of her kin element and must satiate the need to play with it.

Last post by Pig Boy « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:30 pm
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by Cierne » Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:49 am

6th Trial of Saun, Arc 720

Something was buzzing, and it wasn’t her. Or was it? Had she really drank that much? Was there more liquor than blood coursing through her veins? She had only consumed a few drinks, not much by her standards, and not nearly enough to have caused her to be drunk. Yet,...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:30 pm
An Enigmatic Spirit

Cierne learns that sometimes it's best not to use magic when trying to figure someone out...

Last post by Azrael « Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:51 pm
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by Cierne » Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:03 pm

12th of Saun, Arc 720
“So you still live with that old geezer, huh?” Diaval said, gesturing to the decrepit building Cierne called home.

She poked him hard in the chest. “That old geezer saved my life,” she pointed out with a huff. “And I wouldn’t be saying much if I were you. Your brother still...

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Last post by Azrael
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:51 pm
Spooky Stories

After befriending a friend group at a bar, everyone has the idea to meet up and share some scary stories, Cierne included.

Last post by Doran « Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:43 am
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by Cierne » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:10 am

14th of Saun, Arc 720

“Rumor has it, this place is haunted by victims of torture.”

Cierne rolled her eyes at the ominous comment.

She didn’t know what she was doing. She had allowed herself to (somewhat) befriend a couple of people her age a few nights ago; she met them at a bar on one of her...

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Last post by Doran
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:43 am
Cloaked Figures

A sober mind, a dying bird, and chanting strangers in dark garb?

Last post by Doran « Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:49 am
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by Cierne » Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:11 pm

21st of Saun, Arc 720

Cierne was so sober, she was restless. Her mind was rampant with thoughts, each one barreling through conclusions and leading to more thoughts. There was tangent upon tangent going on inside her head and her boredom wasn’t helping the situation. Even her limbs were...

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Last post by Doran
Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:49 am
The Language of Minding Your Own Business

Learning the language of the locals can be tiresome, so Cierne takes a break and starts asking Diaval some pretty personal questions.

Last post by Doran « Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:27 am
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by Cierne » Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:24 am

18th of Saun, Arc 720
No matter how long Cierne had been friends with Diaval, she still couldn’t get over the fact that his kindness to her was born out of pure intentions.

It seemed like when she was younger everyone she befriended would stay dear until it no longer benefited them. No one cared...

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Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:27 am
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68 Ymiden, Arc 720

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Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:24 am
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58 Ymiden, Arc 720
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Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:08 am
• Solo • The Weapons of War

Last post by Doran « Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:02 am
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by Woe » Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:50 pm

61st of Ymiden 720

The fighting had started only the night before. The Dragoons, the ones that'd been cleared for participating in the first wave of assaults against the surrounding Creep, had sallied out of the gates of Quacia, intent on bringing fiery retribution to the soulless scourge that...

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Last post by Doran
Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:02 am
• Solo • Rebuilding the Mind

Saun jobbo

Last post by Doran « Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:34 pm
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by Woe » Thu Aug 27, 2020 3:56 am

13th of Saun 720

While his slave, Soraia was tending the sick and wounded near the breach in the Walls in the Gleam, Woe waded through the wreckage of the Shanty. In truth, it looked not much worse for wear. The Shanty always was run-down, as far as he'd seen on arrival to Quacia, and by...

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Last post by Doran
Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:34 pm
[Mature] Haven't You Ever Wondered?

Last post by Doran « Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:28 am
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by Juliano Ramires » Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:46 pm
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Juliano opened the door to his home upon the very first knock against the cheap plaster. Almost right before it, too. Enough that the Tribunal would find the second rap of his knuckles breezing through thin air rather than landing against the door like...
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