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Announcements

Welcome to the Cold Cycle 720 (Active Cities)

Last post by Pegasus « Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:23 pm
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Cold Cycle: Arc 720

Welcome to the Cold Cycle 720. Every Cycle in Standing Trials runs over four real life months and has two in-character seasons. The Cold Cycle has Vhalar (123 Trials) and then Zi'da (93 Trials) which are open for you to play. All new threads from October 1st 2020 -February...

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News & New Features!

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

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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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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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CtW Lounge

For Out of Character discussion and questions about Creating the World, and updates on skill development.

Last post by Strange « Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:47 am
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by Strange » Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:55 am

Questions and discussion about Creating the World can be posted to this thread.

Post in the Ctw Approval Request thread when a development is ready to be reviewed by staff.

Important Notes about Skills

Status of Potential New Skills:
We have a very, very large amount of skills that are...

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CtW Approval Requests

For Submissions needing Staff Review.

Last post by Sintih « Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:22 pm
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by Strange » Mon Dec 16, 2019 1:07 am

Please post here when a Creating the World Submission is ready to be reviewed by staff.

Include
the development category (Flora, Fauna, Skill, etc.).
what it is called (name, skill, etc.).
a link to the submission.
any additional comments for consideration.

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Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:22 pm
Template Collection

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All CtW templates will be stored here. If you would like to request a new type of a template, use the CtW OOC thread. Please attach a tag to all new CtW submissions matching the template used.
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Technologies and Discoveries

Last post by Padraig « Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:44 pm
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by Druid » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:50 pm
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Below are inventions, technologies and discoveries throughout Idalos. The first set of tabs denote existing lore and the second set are player driven. Please note the following workflow rules:

Existing Technology and Discoveries

Name Description Credit

Name Description...
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Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:44 pm
• Out of Character • [Skill] Socialization

Done, ready for review.

Last post by Rakvald « Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:49 am
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by Rakvald » Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:46 pm
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{{#pagetitle: Socialization}}

=Overview=

Socialization is a skill that measures a person's skill at relating to and building relationships with strangers. Socialization concerns the building of a rapport and also awareness of social cues, and also the ease with which that is done. It is...
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Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:49 am
[Skill] Cryptography

WIP; Not ready for feedback

Last post by Yeva « Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:06 pm
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by Praetorum » Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:44 pm

Cryptography

Cryptography is the practice of securing messages or information against an unwanted third party, or adversary. While historically, cryptography has seen the most use, and gained the most notoriety in the spheres of warfare and criminal activity, but this versatile skill can be...

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Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:06 pm
Glassblowing

Last post by Woe « Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:45 pm

by Woe » Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:45 pm

{{#pagetitle: Glassblowing}}
=Overview=

=Techniques=

Free Blowing:
Mold Blowing:

=Materials=

Raw Sand
Purified Silica
Natron
Scrap Glass

=Tools of the Trade=

==Three Furnaces==

* Crucible - A large furnace that contains the molten glass.
* Glory Hole - Used to reheat the glass to keep it...

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Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:45 pm
Ensorcelling

Last post by Faith Augustin « Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:32 pm
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by Tio Silver » Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:23 pm
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Ensorcelling

What is a Well?
To put it into simple terms, wells and ether are like ice and water. When in Emea ether is fluid and free; flowing easily like water and naturally seeking to fill empty space. However when it enters Idalos it starts to “cool”, condensing together over time and...
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Last post by Faith Augustin
Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:32 pm
[Flora] The Snow White Field flower

Last post by Sintih « Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:14 pm
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by Sintih » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:27 am

Name : Snow White Field flower

Quick Facts : These white flowers bloom only during snowfall or while snow is present near them. They have a hallucinogenic effect on sentient creatures nearby, using their ability to create illusion to mentally break creatures nearby and then wait for them to...

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Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:14 pm
The Grand Fracture of Ati'el

The Labyrinth

Last post by Tio Silver « Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:00 pm
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by Tio Silver » Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:24 pm

The Grand Fracture of Ati'el
The Labyrinth

History
The world was never enough for Ati'el. She possesses a wealth of knowledge beyond anything Idalos has ever seen, even more than Yvitha and Treid, and a cruel cunning that allowed her to turn even the harshest loss to her own advantage. Yet...

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:00 pm
The Grand Fracture of Anox

The Scar of the Desert

Last post by Tio Silver « Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:27 pm
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by Tio Silver » Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:47 pm

The Grand Fracture of Anox
The Scar of the Desert

History
War meant everything to Anox . He saw the shay as soldiers, his Immortals as generals, and Idalos as a land to be subdued and sculpted to his will. Anything that couldn't be taken by force wasn't worth having, and anyone who...

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Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:27 pm
The Grand Fracture of Fei

The Sunken City of Pyk

Last post by Ari'sora « Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:43 pm
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by Tio Silver » Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:47 pm
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This is a work in progress and may not be used IC until final approval. Thanks!
The Grand Fracture of Fei
The Sunken City of Pyk

History
Long ago, in an age before The Immortals ruled the world, their creators The Originals held dominion over Idalos. The area now known as Scalvoris and...
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Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:43 pm
The Grand Fracture of Brelt'ek

The Sage's Grotto

Last post by Tio Silver « Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:02 pm
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by Tio Silver » Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:43 pm

The Grand Fracture of Brelt'ek
The Sage's Grotto

History
Among the Originals Brelt'ek was known to be the wisest and most reasonable. Though he walked Idalos he never claimed any territory upon it, and while some shay worshipped him he acted as their adviser rather than their ruler. It...

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Last post by Tio Silver
Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:02 pm
The Grand Fracture of Cierel

The Black Palace

Last post by Pig Boy « Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:54 pm
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by Tio Silver » Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:50 pm

The Grand Fracture of Cierel
The Black Palace

History
Imperious. Domineering. Tyranical. These words and more have all been used, not inaccurately, to describe the Original known as Cierel . During the age of the Originals she controlled the widest span of territory and ruled the largest...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:54 pm
[Disease/Illness] Weak Asterism/Asterism Failure

Last post by Sintih « Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:29 pm

by Sintih » Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:29 pm

Name : Weak Asterism/Asterism Failure

Quick Facts : A disease similar to heart failure in other races where the asterism isn't strong enough to spread its light and energy to the entire body of the Yludih. Its symptoms are visible in all a Yludih's forms but is most clearly visible in the true...

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Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:29 pm
Santa Maledicia

Tio's Immortal Domain

Last post by Tio Silver « Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:33 am

by Tio Silver » Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:33 am

Overview
Around the outskirts of The Untold lies Santa Maledicia: the Cursed Parade. Despite being the Immortal Domain of a comparatively young Immortal, Tio, Santa Maledicia is surprisingly vibrant. It appears as a small town of cramped but homely stone houses, all decorated to the extreme with a...

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Last post by Tio Silver
Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:33 am
Red Moon's Night

Last post by Maltruism « Sun May 17, 2020 7:52 pm
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by Tio Silver » Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:16 pm

RED MOON'S NIGHT

I know what I saw! There was a great shadow on that red moon; a face grinning down at me! There's something awful about that thing in the sky, something evil! None of us are safe as long as the red moon keeps rising!

Overview
Ever since the end of arc 719, when Tio...

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Sun May 17, 2020 7:52 pm
Candlemaking (Skill)

In wiki format for easy conversion

Last post by Maltruism « Sun May 17, 2020 6:46 pm
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by Octopie » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:31 pm

{{#pagetitle: Candlemaking}}

=Overview=
To be able to create candles for any purpose requires the skill of Candlemaking. A technique that can be combined with others to create an array of candle types, from candles for light to those that release scents and even those used to keep time. A...

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Sun May 17, 2020 6:46 pm
[Skill] Deception

Not ready for Staff Review. Open to feedback!

Last post by Maltruism « Sun May 17, 2020 6:37 pm
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by Llyr Llywelyn » Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:43 am

Open to Player Feedback!

Name : Deception
{{#pagetitle: Deception}}

Overview

The art and craft of deception is key to many professions, tactics, and social interactions. It is ultimately the ability to sufficiently mislead. The character with Deception could be capable of outright lies...

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Sun May 17, 2020 6:37 pm
[Skill] - Investigation

WIP. Not ready for Staff Feedback yet.

Last post by Maltruism « Sun May 17, 2020 6:10 pm
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by Llyr Llywelyn » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:32 pm

This is a WIP. Please feel free to comment or PM with ideas for the development of this skill write-up, but it isn't ready for an official review yet.

Name : Investigation

Overview

Investigation has a range of applications from criminal investigation to intelligence gathering to doctors...

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Last post by Maltruism
Sun May 17, 2020 6:10 pm
Pyrarchs

A fledgling sub-race of cursed undead.

Last post by Tio Silver « Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:11 pm

by Tio Silver » Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:11 pm

PYRARCHS

If life is a journey then this would be the longer, harder path. You will suffer, bleed and burn if you choose to follow it. But if you survive the crucible you will emerge as something stronger than you could ever imagine.

Overview

What are pyrarchs? Cursed wretches? Undead...

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Last post by Tio Silver
Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:11 pm
[Artefact] The Trueheart

A legendary stone that can bring true life to any vessel it is placed within.

Last post by Tio Silver « Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:43 am

by Tio Silver » Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:43 am

THE TRUEHEART

I'm not just some puppet for you to push around and control! I think, I feel, I love, just like the rest of you! I am alive I tell you! I AM ALIVE!

Overview
There is a new fairytale spreading across the world. Once upon a time two great beings, the lady of dreams and the...

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Last post by Tio Silver
Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:43 am
Animal Training

WIP

Last post by Yeva « Fri Jan 31, 2020 4:56 pm

by Yeva » Fri Jan 31, 2020 4:56 pm

Skill Write-up

Animal Training

Overview

To become an animal trainer means to train the various creatures of Idalos for riding, harnessing, security, performance, obedience or even assisting those with disabilities. These men and women accustom animals to the proximity of people and their...

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Last post by Yeva
Fri Jan 31, 2020 4:56 pm
[Skill] Persuasion

WIP. Open to Player Feedback. Not ready for Staff Review!

Last post by Woe « Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:27 pm
Replies: 4
by Llyr Llywelyn » Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:22 am

Here is the start for a Persuasion write-up.

Would appreciate suggestions for quick one-line examples of IRP persuasion scenarios to add!

Open to Player Feedback!

Name : Persuasion
{{#pagetitle: Persuasion}}

Overview

Persuasion is often used by every character at some point. Whether to...

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Last post by Woe
Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:27 pm
[Skill] Interrogation

Not ready for feedback or review. Claiming.

Last post by Llyr Llywelyn « Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:02 pm

by Llyr Llywelyn » Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:02 pm

Claiming for now, will update soon!

Name : Interrogation

Overview

Just tell them what they want to know...

Interrogation...

Techniques of Interrogation

Key Related Skills

Detection:
Deception:
Discipline:
Endurance:
Forgery:
Intelligence:
Investigation:...

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Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:02 pm

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