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Dynasties

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	Weekly and lifetime scoring are explained in [[Dynasty and Clan Activity Scores]].		Weekly and lifetime scoring are explained in [[Dynasty and Clan Activity Scores]].

	~~== Legacy requirements awaiting verification ==~~		<blockquote>

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	'''Unverified legacy information:''' The older hierarchy guide said that forming a species organization required 5 followers and L$1,000, while also saying a beta setting temporarily reduced the follower requirement to five. No current source reviewed during the 2026 audit confirms which, if either, is now active. Treat those figures as historical until the game owner verifies them.
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Dynasties

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	'''Unverified legacy information:''' The older hierarchy guide said that forming a species ~~organisation~~ required 10 followers and L$1,000, while also saying a beta setting temporarily reduced the follower requirement to five. No current source reviewed during the 2026 audit confirms which, if either, is now active. Treat those figures as historical until the game owner verifies them.		'''Unverified legacy information:''' The older hierarchy guide said that forming a species organization required 5 followers and L$1,000, while also saying a beta setting temporarily reduced the follower requirement to five. No current source reviewed during the 2026 audit confirms which, if either, is now active. Treat those figures as historical until the game owner verifies them.
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Dynasty and Clan Activity Scores

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Private:Glossary

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Guidelines and Etiquette

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Resting Nexus

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-[[File:RestingNexus400x400.png|thumb|Resting Nexus|border|left]]
+[[File:RestingNexus400x400.png|thumb|left|border|The Resting Nexus]]
-The Resting Nexus offers protection from blood loss for a specified duration, currently set at 14 days. You have the choice to age during this period or remain unchanged. Opting for 14 days without aging incurs a fee of 250 Lindens, while choosing aging costs 500 Lindens. Aging occurs gradually, with one night passing for every two days, ensuring a balanced progression. This duration was chosen to maintain fairness, preventing abuse by creating alternate accounts solely for aging. The Resting Nexus provides security during periods of absence from the computer, yet players remain vulnerable to attacks.
+The '''Resting Nexus''' halts blood loss for a fixed period of 14 days, making it useful for stretches when you are away from Second Life.
 == See also ==

Essence Chest

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	[[File:EssenceChest400x400.png\|left\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:EssenceChest400x400.png\|thumb\|left\|The Essence Chest]]
	The Essence Chest ~~serves as~~ a secure ~~repository~~ for your essence. ~~Upon~~ your ~~demise, your essence would otherwise be~~ lost, ~~making it advisable~~ to ~~store it within~~ the chest ~~to prevent any loss~~. ~~With the Essence Chest, you have the capability to deposit~~ and withdraw essence at ~~will~~. ~~Moreover, you retain~~ control ~~over who can access your stored essence, with options to~~ limit ~~access~~ to yourself, a ~~select~~ group, or open it to everyone. ~~Additionally~~, ~~you can track all transactions made with your essence through the transaction history feature. This provides transparency regarding~~ who ~~has withdrawn~~ essence from your ~~Chest~~. ~~Finally, you have the ability to customize the appearance of your Essence Chest by selecting from various texture colors, including~~ Gold, Blue, and Black.		The '''Essence Chest''' is a secure store for your essence. Essence carried on your person is lost when you die, so anything you want to keep should be deposited in the chest.

			== Features ==
			* '''Deposit and withdraw''' essence at any time.
			* '''Access control''': limit the chest to yourself, a chosen group, or open it to everyone.
			* '''Transaction history''': a full record of deposits and withdrawals, including who took essence from your chest.
			* '''Textures''': Gold, Blue, and Black.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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HUD Settings

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	Click the '''Settings Button''' on the Main HUD to open the Settings menu. Some options display a checkbox to show whether that feature is currently enabled.		[[File:SettingsCircleButton.png\|alt=Settings Button\|thumb\|Settings Button\|left]]Click the '''Settings Button''' on the Main HUD to open the Settings menu.
	~~[[File:SettingsCircleButton.png\|alt=Settings Button\|center\|thumb\|Settings Button]]~~
			Some options display a checkbox to show whether that feature is currently enabled.

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Power Attack

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	[[File:PowerUpButonCircle.png~~\|center~~\|thumb\|Power Attack Button.]]		[[File:PowerUpButonCircle.png\|thumb\|Power Attack Button.\|left]]
	The Power Attack button executes an attack that inflicts four times as much damage and has an extended range. The attack covers 360 degrees around you and spans up to three meters. When you attack someone the power attack % increases. To see your current power attack %, you can click on the power attack button and your % will temporarily show above the power attack button. If you don't attack anyone for a minute, it will reset to 0%. Once your power attack is at 100% you will see a timer above the power attack button showing how much time you have left to be able to use it, and there would also be a yellow circle around it. This lets you know your power attack is at 100% and you can use it to attack another player. If you do not attack someone with the power attack before the timer runs out, your power attack resets to 0%. Also, don't try to find a loop hole with the dialog box for the power attack, the time is already accounted for. you get 60 seconds to do the power attack. This also includes the time of the dialog box. If the count down timer reaches 0, even if you have the menu open, you won't be able to do a power attack.		The Power Attack button executes an attack that inflicts four times as much damage and has an extended range. The attack covers 360 degrees around you and spans up to three meters. When you attack someone the power attack % increases. To see your current power attack %, you can click on the power attack button and your % will temporarily show above the power attack button. If you don't attack anyone for a minute, it will reset to 0%. Once your power attack is at 100% you will see a timer above the power attack button showing how much time you have left to be able to use it, and there would also be a yellow circle around it. This lets you know your power attack is at 100% and you can use it to attack another player. If you do not attack someone with the power attack before the timer runs out, your power attack resets to 0%. Also, don't try to find a loop hole with the dialog box for the power attack, the time is already accounted for. you get 60 seconds to do the power attack. This also includes the time of the dialog box. If the count down timer reaches 0, even if you have the menu open, you won't be able to do a power attack.

Scan Others

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	[[File:Scan others.png\|alt=Scan Others Button~~\|center~~\|thumb\|Scan Others Button]]		[[File:Scan others.png\|alt=Scan Others Button\|thumb\|Scan Others Button\|left]]

	The '''Scan Others Button''' allows you to examine nearby avatars. It can identify registered players, humans, and Blighted Abominations.		The '''Scan Others Button''' allows you to examine nearby avatars. It can identify registered players, humans, and Blighted Abominations.

Self Scan

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	[[File:Self scannerCircle.png\|alt=Self-Scan Button~~\|center~~\|thumb\|Self-Scan Button]]		[[File:Self scannerCircle.png\|alt=Self-Scan Button\|thumb\|Self-Scan Button\|left]]

	Click the '''Self-Scan Button''' to display a detailed private scan of your character in nearby chat. The results are only visible to you.		Click the '''Self-Scan Button''' to display a detailed private scan of your character in nearby chat. The results are only visible to you.
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	The following example uses entirely fictional player, bloodline, clan, and coven information:		The following example uses entirely fictional player, bloodline, clan, and coven information:


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Scan Region

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	[[File:ScanRegionCircle.png\|alt=Scan Region Button~~\|center~~\|thumb\|Scan Region Button]]		[[File:ScanRegionCircle.png\|alt=Scan Region Button\|thumb\|Scan Region Button\|left]]

	The '''Scan Region Button''' searches the entire region for other players wearing an active Descendants of Darkness HUD.		The '''Scan Region Button''' searches the entire region for other players wearing an active Descendants of Darkness HUD.
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	The button supports two actions:		The button supports two actions:

	* '''Short click''' — Performs a manual region scan and displays the results.		* '''Short click''': Performs a manual region scan and displays the results.
	* '''Press and hold''' — Opens the automatic scan settings.		* '''Press and hold''': Opens the automatic scan settings.

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	== Manual Region Scan ==		== Manual Region Scan ==
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	Piercing the veil, please wait...		Piercing the veil, please wait...

	~~┌─────────────────────────────────~~		┌────────────────────────────────────────────
	│ 🌑 Dark Sight		│ 🌑 Dark Sight
	~~├─────────────────────────────────~~		├────────────────────────────────────────────
	│ ✧ Unknown		│ ✧ Unknown
	~~└─────────────────────────────────~~		└────────────────────────────────────────────
	Found 1 player in region.		Found 1 player in region.
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	~~┌─────────────────────────────────~~		┌────────────────────────────────────────────
	│ 🌑 Dark Sight		│ 🌑 Dark Sight
	~~├─────────────────────────────────~~		├────────────────────────────────────────────
	│ ✧ Raven Ashfall (witch • Disciple) 0.59m		│ ✧ Raven Ashfall (witch • Disciple) 0.59m
	~~└─────────────────────────────────~~		└────────────────────────────────────────────
	Found 1 player in region.		Found 1 player in region.
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Guidelines and Etiquette

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Blood Well

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	[[File:Blood Well 2026-01-13.png\|left\|thumb\|Blood Well]]		[[File:Blood Well 2026-01-13.png\|left\|thumb\|Blood Well]]
	The Blood Well has multiple uses. You can deposit blood, withdraw blood, or transfer blood to another player. To use the Blood Well, it costs 5 Lindens to deposit, withdraw, or transfer.		The Blood Well has multiple uses. You can deposit blood, withdraw blood, or transfer blood to another player. To use the Blood Well, it costs 5 Lindens to deposit, withdraw, or transfer.

	If you deposit blood, it will add the amount of blood you deposited to the total amount you have deposited. It will also deduct that amount of blood from you in-world.		If you deposit blood, it will add the amount of blood you deposited to the total amount you have deposited. It will also deduct that amount of blood from you in-world.

	When you withdraw blood, the amount you withdraw will be added to your total blood in-world.		When you withdraw blood, the amount you withdraw will be added to your total blood in-world.

	For transferring blood to another player, you will need to enter the key of the other player. Once you've clicked on the device to pay, the other player can access the blood by withdrawing it from the Blood Well.		For transferring blood to another player, you will need to enter the key of the other player. Once you've clicked on the device to pay, the other player can access the blood by withdrawing it from the Blood Well.

Arch

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	The existing guide preserves the following community expectations for the role:		The existing guide preserves the following community expectations for the role:

	'''Community Engagement''': Archs must actively engage with the community, fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the bloodline. They should participate in discussions, events, and help resolve conflicts among members impartially.		'''Community Engagement''': Archs must actively engage with the community, fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the bloodline. They should participate in discussions, events, and help resolve conflicts among members impartially.

	'''Leadership Skills''': Archs should demonstrate strong leadership qualities, such as effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. They should be able to inspire and motivate others, leading by example and guiding members toward common goals. Commitment to Improvement: Archs must show a commitment to continuously improving the bloodline and the community as a whole. They should be open to feedback, willing to listen to suggestions from other members, and actively seek ways to enhance the experience.		'''Leadership Skills''': Archs should demonstrate strong leadership qualities, such as effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. They should be able to inspire and motivate others, leading by example and guiding members toward common goals. Commitment to Improvement: Archs must show a commitment to continuously improving the bloodline and the community as a whole. They should be open to feedback, willing to listen to suggestions from other members, and actively seek ways to enhance the experience.

	'''Fairness and Impartiality''': Archs should be fair and impartial in their dealings with other members, avoiding favoritism or bias. They must uphold the rules and standards of the community, ensuring that all members are treated equally and respectfully.		'''Fairness and Impartiality''': Archs should be fair and impartial in their dealings with other members, avoiding favoritism or bias. They must uphold the rules and standards of the community, ensuring that all members are treated equally and respectfully.

	'''Collaborative Spirit''': Archs should encourage collaboration and teamwork among members, promoting cooperation and mutual support. They should be able to delegate tasks effectively and recognize the contributions of others to the bloodline's success.		'''Collaborative Spirit''': Archs should encourage collaboration and teamwork among members, promoting cooperation and mutual support. They should be able to delegate tasks effectively and recognize the contributions of others to the bloodline's success.

	'''Vision for the Bloodline''': Archs should have a clear vision for the bloodline's future, with goals that align with the interests and aspirations of its members. They should be able to articulate this vision and inspire others to work towards it.		'''Vision for the Bloodline''': Archs should have a clear vision for the bloodline's future, with goals that align with the interests and aspirations of its members. They should be able to articulate this vision and inspire others to work towards it.

	'''Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution''': Archs must possess diplomatic skills, able to navigate conflicts and disagreements peacefully and constructively. They should strive to maintain harmony within the bloodline and mediate disputes when necessary.		'''Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution''': Archs must possess diplomatic skills, able to navigate conflicts and disagreements peacefully and constructively. They should strive to maintain harmony within the bloodline and mediate disputes when necessary.

	'''Adherence to Ethical Standards''': Archs should adhere to ethical standards, acting with integrity and honesty in all their interactions. They should prioritize the well-being of the community and avoid actions that could harm or disadvantage other members.		'''Adherence to Ethical Standards''': Archs should adhere to ethical standards, acting with integrity and honesty in all their interactions. They should prioritize the well-being of the community and avoid actions that could harm or disadvantage other members.

	'''Knowledge and Experience''': Archs should have a good understanding of the lore and dynamics of the bloodline. They should also have experience in leadership roles or relevant areas that contribute to their effectiveness as an Arch.		'''Knowledge and Experience''': Archs should have a good understanding of the lore and dynamics of the bloodline. They should also have experience in leadership roles or relevant areas that contribute to their effectiveness as an Arch.

	'''Continuous Learning and Adaptability''': Archs should be willing to learn and adapt to new challenges and changes within the community. They should stay informed about updates, trends, and best practices to keep the bloodline vibrant and competitive.		'''Continuous Learning and Adaptability''': Archs should be willing to learn and adapt to new challenges and changes within the community. They should stay informed about updates, trends, and best practices to keep the bloodline vibrant and competitive.

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	* Getting Started		* Getting Started
	** Getting_Started#Joining_the_Game\|Joining the Game		** Getting_Started\|Getting Started
			** Joining_the_Game\|Joining the Game
			** Choosing_Your_Species\|Choosing Your Species
			** Induction_Ceremony\|Induction Ceremony
			** HUD_Help_and_Redelivery\|HUD Help & Redelivery

	* HUD Guide		* HUD Guide
	** Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD\|The Main HUD		** Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD\|The Main HUD
	** ~~Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD#Attack-Feed_Button~~\|Attack/Feed Button		** Attack_and_Feed_Button\|Attack/Feed Button
	** ~~Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD#Self-Scan_Button~~\|Self-Scan ~~Button~~		** Self_Scan\|Self Scan
	** ~~Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD#Scan_Others_Button~~\|Scan Others ~~Button~~		** Scan_Others\|Scan Others
	** ~~Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD#Power_Attack_Button~~\|Power Attack ~~Button~~		** Power_Attack\|Power Attack
	** ~~Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD#Scan_Region_Button~~\|Scan Region ~~Button~~		** Scan_Region\|Scan Region
	** ~~Descendants_of_Darkness_Main_HUD#Settings_Button~~\|HUD Settings ~~Button~~		** HUD_Settings\|HUD Settings

	* Gameplay		* Gameplay
	** Gameplay#Gameplay_Mechanics\|Gameplay Mechanics		** Gameplay\|Gameplay Overview
			** Gameplay_Mechanics\|Gameplay Mechanics
			** Combat\|Combat
			** Feeding_and_Blood_Levels\|Feeding & Blood Levels
			** Safe_Zones\|Safe Zones
			** Player_Age_Groups\|Player Age Groups
			** Species-Specific_Attacks\|Species-Specific Attacks
			** Abominations\|Abominations
			** Essence\|Essence
	** Dark_Rating\|Dark Rating		** Dark_Rating\|Dark Rating
	** Legacy\|Legacy System		** Legacy\|Legacy System
	** Gameplay#Combat\|Combat
	** Bounties\|Bounties		** Bounties\|Bounties
	** Gameplay#Safe_Zones\|Safe Zones
	** Gameplay#Feeding_and_Blood_Levels\|Feeding and Blood Levels
	** Gameplay#Player_Age_Groups\|Player Age Groups
	** Gameplay#Abominations\|Abominations
	** Gameplay#Species-Specific_Attacks\|Species-Specific Attacks

	* Species Guides		* Species Guides
	** Hunters\|Hunters		** Hunters\|Hunters
			** Hunter_Protection\|Hunter Protection
	** Witches\|Witches		** Witches\|Witches
			** Witch_Resurrection\|Witch Resurrection

	* Player Hierarchy		* Player Hierarchy
	** Player_Hierarchy~~#Player~~\|~~Player~~		** Player_Hierarchy\|Hierarchy Overview
	** ~~Player_Hierarchy#Houses/Packs/Covens~~\|~~Houses/Packs/Covens~~		** Dynasties\|Dynasties
	** ~~Player_Hierarchy#~~Clans\|Clans		** Clans\|Clans
	** Dynasty_and_Clan_Activity_Scores\|Dynasty & Clan Activity		** Dynasty_and_Clan_Activity_Scores\|Dynasty & Clan Activity
	** ~~Player_Hierarchy#~~Bloodlines\|Bloodlines		** Bloodlines\|Bloodlines
	** ~~Player_Hierarchy#~~Arch\|Arch		** Arch\|Arch

	* In-World Devices		* In-World Devices
	** In-World_Devices#Resting_Nexus\|Resting Nexus		** In-World_Devices\|Device Overview
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Blood_Well\|Blood Well		** Resting_Nexus\|Resting Nexus
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Species_Change\|Species Change		** Blood_Well\|Blood Well
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Reawakening_Shrine\|Reawakening Shrine		** Species_Change\|Species Change
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Elixirs\|Elixirs		** Reawakening_Shrine\|Reawakening Shrine
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Essence_Chest\|Essence Chest		** Elixirs\|Elixirs
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Overseer\|Overseer		** Essence_Chest\|Essence Chest
	** ~~In-World_Devices#~~Trial_of_Shadows\|Trial of Shadows		** Overseer\|Overseer
			** Trial_of_Shadows\|Trial of Shadows

	* Resources		* Resources

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Test Page

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Resting nexus

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	~~Blood Well~~

Challenges

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Gameplay

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	~~== <span id="Gameplay_Mechanics"></span>Gameplay Mechanics ==~~		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Gameplay}}
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article~~: [[Gameplay ~~Mechanics]]</div>~~

	~~{{:Gameplay_Mechanics}}~~		''Descendants of Darkness'' combines roleplay, combat, survival, progression, organisations, and website-supported systems. This page is an index of the current gameplay guides.

	~~== <span id="Combat"></span>Combat ==~~		__TOC__
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article: [[Combat]]</div>~~

	~~{{:Combat}}~~		== Gameplay Mechanics ==

	~~== <span id="Safe_Zones"></span>Safe Zones ==~~		Start with [[Gameplay Mechanics]] for the main ways to participate.
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article:~~ [[~~Safe Zones~~]]~~</div>~~

	~~{{:Safe_Zones}}~~		== Combat ==

	~~== <span id="Feeding_and_Blood_Levels"></span>Feeding and Blood Levels ==~~		[[Combat]] explains the basic player attack flow. The [[Power Attack]] guide covers the HUD's charged attack.
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article:~~ [[~~Feeding and Blood Levels~~]]~~</div>~~

	~~{{:Feeding_and_Blood_Levels}}~~		== Safe Zones ==

	~~== <span id="Player_Age_Groups"></span>Player Age Groups ==~~		[[Safe Zones]] identifies places where the HUD blocks combat.
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article:~~ [[~~Player Age Groups~~]]~~</div>~~

	~~{{:Player_Age_Groups}}~~		== Feeding and Blood Levels ==

	~~== <span id="Abominations"></span>Abominations ==~~		[[Feeding and Blood Levels]] covers blood loss, feeding, human blood regeneration, and human scan states.
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article:~~ [[~~Abominations~~]]~~</div>~~

	~~{{:Abominations}}~~		== Player Age Groups ==

	~~== <span id="Species-Specific_Attacks"></span>Species-Specific Attacks ==~~		[[Player Age Groups]] lists progression thresholds and ranks for Vampires, Lycans, Witches, and Hunters.
	~~<div class="hatnote">Main article:~~ [[~~Species-Specific Attacks~~]]~~</div>~~

	~~{{:~~Species-~~Specific_Attacks}}~~		== Species-Specific Attacks ==

			[[Species-Specific Attacks]] explains how attack presentation differs by species while shared age-group rules control damage and rate.

			== Abominations ==

			[[Abominations]] are rare corrupted human targets with larger blood stores, individual Essence rewards, and permanent kill records.

			== Resources and long-term systems ==

			* [[Essence]]
			* [[Dark Rating]]
			* [[Legacy]]
			* [[Bounties]]
			* [[Player Hierarchy]]

			== Species guides ==

			* [[Hunters]] and [[Hunter Protection]]
			* [[Witches]] and [[Witch Resurrection]]

			[[Category:Gameplay]]

Getting Started

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Player Hierarchy

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	~~__TOC__~~		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Player Hierarchy}}
	= Player =
	When someone becomes a player, they are not affiliated with any family. They are considered a solitary player. The person who converted the player may choose to bring them into a family. If they do not, the player remains solitary. Solitary players are only bound by the system rules. If they are not a solitary player, they may be bound to the family rules. Moving from the concept of solitary players and their rules, let's delve into the structure of Houses/Packs/Circles.

	~~= Houses/Packs/Covens =~~		The current organisational hierarchy is:

	A house consists exclusively of vampires, a pack exclusively of lycans, and a circle exclusively of witches. These formations cannot contain various species as it would contradict the roleplay. To create a house/~~pack/coven a player must have 10 or more followers and also pay the fee of 1000 Lindens. Currently, in the beta phase, the follower count is set to five followers.~~		<div style="text-align:center; font-weight:700; margin:1em 0;">[[Bloodlines]] → [[Clans]] → [[Dynasties]] → Players</div>

	~~= Clans =~~		This page is an overview of those relationships. Follow the linked pages for details.

	A clan can include two or more houses, packs, or covens, either individually or in any combination. The clan is owned by the clan leader, known as the sovereign. Occasionally, there are two owners, with the second being the co-sovereign. After the sovereigns in leadership come the Ambassador, and finally, the Proxy. To start your own clan, you must meet the requirements below.		__TOC__

	~~Requirements:~~		== Player ==

	~~Approximately 25 active members within your house (not including alts or inactive accounts).~~		New players begin as solitary players unless they join an organisation. Their sire and lineage relationships still connect them to the wider family system, while organisational membership determines any additional group roles and rules.
	~~Payment of the clan creation fee (20,000 Lindens)~~.
	~~Completion~~ and ~~submission of~~ the ~~[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf49QRpPqZKhS6ve9X4_rH7ie-agoDd5xR2iV9BqBARSXHb8A/viewform Clan Application Form] here.~~
	~~Must include two or more houses.~~
	~~Can pledge loyalty to an arch and encompass houses, packs~~, and ~~covens~~.

	= ~~Bloodlines~~ =		<span id="Houses/Packs/Covens"></span><span id="Houses_Packs_Covens"></span>
	In Descendants of Darkness, a bloodline refers to a lineage or lineage-based group of individuals who share a common ancestry, heritage, or set of characteristics. These traits could include specific physical traits, a shared history, or even a common destiny. Bloodlines often hold significance within the world's lore, with members typically inheriting their status or abilities from their ancestors. They may form organized societies or factions within the world, each with its hierarchy, traditions, and goals. Bloodlines can play a central role in shaping the narrative, providing a framework for character development, conflict, and world-building within Descendants of Darkness.		== Dynasties ==

	~~= Arch =~~		[[Dynasties]] are the organisations players directly join. Vampire Dynasties are Houses, Lycan Dynasties are Packs, Witch Dynasties are Covens, and Hunter Dynasties are Orders.
	~~An arch represents~~ the ~~highest position a player can hold within the hierarchy of a bloodline. Serving as the progenitor of the bloodline, the arch holds a revered and influential role, in guiding and inspiring their fellow~~ players ~~while upholding the values of fairness, integrity, and collaboration~~. ~~As the ultimate authority~~, ~~the arch initiates the creation of new bloodlines and oversees the community's growth and development. To ascend to the esteemed position of Arch within Descendants of Darkness~~, ~~one must not only have 125 total members, but they must also embody the ideals of leadership, community~~, and ~~progress. Below are the guidelines outlining what it takes to become an Arch, ensuring that those who hold this position~~ are ~~dedicated to the betterment of their bloodline and the system at large~~.

	'''Community Engagement''': Archs must actively engage with the community, fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the bloodline. They should participate in discussions, events, and help resolve conflicts among members impartially.		== Clans ==

	~~'''Leadership Skills''': Archs should demonstrate strong leadership qualities, such as effective communication, decision-making,~~ and ~~problem~~-solving skills. They should be able to inspire and motivate others, leading by example and guiding members toward common goals. Commitment to Improvement: Archs must show a commitment to continuously improving the bloodline and the community as a whole. They should be open to feedback, willing to listen to suggestions from other members, and actively seek ways to enhance the experience.		[[Clans]] bring multiple Dynasties together and may contain a combination of species-specific organisation types.

	'''Fairness and Impartiality''': Archs should be fair and impartial in their dealings with other members, avoiding favoritism or bias. They must uphold the rules and standards of the community, ensuring that all members are treated equally and respectfully.		== Bloodlines ==

	~~'''Collaborative Spirit''': Archs should encourage collaboration~~ and ~~teamwork among members, promoting cooperation and mutual support. They should be able to delegate tasks effectively and recognize~~ the ~~contributions of others to~~ the ~~bloodline's success~~.		[[Bloodlines]] contain Clans and represent the highest organisational level shown by the current game website.

	'''Vision for the Bloodline''': Archs should have a clear vision for the bloodline's future, with goals that align with the interests and aspirations of its members. They should be able to articulate this vision and inspire others to work towards it.		== Arch ==

	~~'''Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution''': Archs must possess diplomatic skills, able to navigate conflicts and disagreements peacefully and constructively~~. ~~They should strive to maintain harmony within~~ the ~~bloodline~~ and ~~mediate disputes when necessary~~.		An [[Arch]] is the leading role associated with a Bloodline. The standalone guide preserves the existing leadership expectations and clearly labels the old numerical threshold as unverified legacy information.

	'''Adherence to Ethical Standards''': Archs should adhere to ethical standards, acting with integrity and honesty in all their interactions. They should prioritize the well-being of the community and avoid actions that could harm or disadvantage other members.		== Activity scores ==

	~~'''Knowledge~~ and ~~Experience''': Archs should have a good understanding of the lore~~ and ~~dynamics of the bloodline. They should also have experience in leadership roles or relevant areas that contribute to their effectiveness as an Arch~~.		See [[Dynasty and Clan Activity Scores]] for weekly qualification, rankings, and lifetime scores.

	~~'''Continuous Learning and Adaptability'''~~: Archs should be willing to learn and adapt to new challenges and changes within the community. They should stay informed about updates, trends, and best practices to keep the bloodline vibrant and competitive.		[[Category:Player Hierarchy]]
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