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	Within the veil of the eternal night, secrecy is sacred. The Masquerade is not merely a custom, it is the binding law that shields our kind from the chaos of mortal eyes. To betray it is to invite ruin, not only upon yourself but upon the very fabric of the Darkness that sustains us.		Within the veil of the eternal night, secrecy is sacred. The Masquerade is not merely a custom, it is the binding law that shields our kind from the chaos of mortal eyes. To betray it is to invite ruin, not only upon yourself but upon the very fabric of the Darkness that sustains us.

	You shall never reveal the true nature of another who is touched by the Darkness. Their bloodline, their form, belongs to the shadows alone. Speak not of their nature to the unawakened, for mortal tongues twist truth into fear, and fear summons fire.		You shall never reveal the true nature of another who is touched by the Darkness. Their bloodline, their form, be it Vampire, Lycan, Witch, or Imbued, belongs to the shadows alone. Speak not of their nature to the unawakened, for mortal tongues twist truth into fear, and fear summons fire.

	You may declare your own allegiance, should you choose to embrace it openly. But to expose another who walks the night to those who dwell in ignorance is a grave transgression, one punished not by mortals, but by the shadows themselves.		You may declare your own allegiance to the Darkness, should you choose to embrace it openly. But to expose another who walks the night to those who dwell in ignorance is a grave transgression, one punished not by mortals, but by the shadows themselves.

	Likewise, you shall not reveal the sacred conflicts of our kind. Scans, attacks, or signs of the hunt are not for mortal ears. The Masquerade must remain unbroken; what transpires in blood and shadow is for the initiated alone.		Likewise, you shall not reveal the sacred conflicts of our kind. Scans, attacks, or signs of the hunt are not for mortal ears. The Masquerade must remain unbroken; what transpires in blood and shadow is for the initiated alone.
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	* You may not share system data, HUD output, or chat logs as proof of an attack with anyone outside the game.		* You may not share system data, HUD output, or chat logs as proof of an attack with anyone outside the game.
	* You may speak openly about '''your own''' nature and allegiance. That choice is yours alone. It does not extend to anyone else.		* You may speak openly about '''your own''' nature and allegiance. That choice is yours alone. It does not extend to anyone else.
	* Breaking the Masquerade is a serious offence and will be ~~treated as such~~.
			Disregard this sacred vow and you will be hunted down by the Darkness, devoured, and left to spend eternity in the abyss of lost souls.

			'''Remember this always:'''

	''The Darkness protects those who protect its secrets.''		''The Darkness protects those who protect its secrets.''
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	=== In plain terms ===		=== In plain terms ===
	* Do not bring complaints about being attacked to the Creator.		* Do not bring complaints about being attacked to the Creator, also known as the Darkness.
	* No disciplinary action will be taken against a player for engaging in combat or gameplay as the system intends it.		* No disciplinary action will be taken against a player for engaging in combat or gameplay as the system intends it.
	* This is a grid-wide combat and roleplay system. Attacks are inevitable, and survival depends on your strategy, your strength, and your alliances.		* This is a grid-wide combat and roleplay system. Attacks are inevitable, and survival depends on your strategy, your strength, and your alliances.
	* If you believe you have been genuinely wronged or unfairly targeted, take it to your leader. Your leader is your first line of support and decides the appropriate course of action within their ranks.		* If you believe you have been genuinely wronged or unfairly targeted, take it to your leader. Your leader is your first line of support and decides the appropriate course of action within their ranks.

			This world was built on challenge, conflict, and endurance. The path through darkness is not meant to be easy, it is meant to test those who claim the right to survive.

			'''Remember this always:'''

	''The strong are tempered in darkness, not protected from it.''		''The strong are tempered in darkness, not protected from it.''
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	Within the vast expanse of the eternal night, there exist rare havens untouched by violence, sacred grounds where shadow and silence reign, and the thirst for blood must be stilled. These are the Sanctuaries of the Darkness, places woven with ancient wards where no claw may strike, no spell may harm, and no weapon may taste the air.		Within the vast expanse of the eternal night, there exist rare havens untouched by violence, sacred grounds where shadow and silence reign, and the thirst for blood must be stilled. These are the Sanctuaries of the Darkness, places woven with ancient wards where no claw may strike, no spell may harm, and no weapon may taste the air.

	To raise your hand in aggression within these lands is to defy the ancient pacts that bind our world. This is not the arena of battle, but the cradle of our existence. Here we gather, we plan, we conspire, but we do not fight. The wards know no allegiance; they still every hand alike.		To raise your hand in aggression within these lands is to defy the ancient pacts that bind our world. The Darkness itself forbids such acts. This is not the arena of battle, but the cradle of our existence. Here we gather, we plan, we conspire, but we do not fight. The wards know no allegiance; they still every hand alike.

	Those who cross this boundary of peace dishonour the very shadows that protect them. Violence within sanctuary is not strength, it is '''sacrilege''', a stain upon your legacy that even eternity will remember.		Those who cross this boundary of peace dishonour the very shadows that protect them. Violence within sanctuary is not strength, it is '''sacrilege''', a stain upon your legacy that even eternity will remember.
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	* No combat of any kind is permitted within the Land of Darkness, from this or any other system.		* No combat of any kind is permitted within the Land of Darkness, from this or any other system.
	* That region exists solely for conducting business related to the Darkness.		* That region exists solely for conducting business related to the Darkness.

			'''Remember this always:'''

	''Sanctuary is not weakness, it is the breath before the storm.''		''Sanctuary is not weakness, it is the breath before the storm.''
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	''Respect it, or be consumed by the wrath of the night itself.''		''Respect it, or be consumed by the wrath of the night itself.''

	== ~~See also =~~=		= <span id="Resources"></span>Resources =
	* [[Resources]] for the current HUD, onboarding, community, and game-site links.
			See [[Resources]] for the current HUD, onboarding, community, and game-site links.

	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

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	= <span id="Resources"></span>Resources =		= <span id="Resources"></span>Resources =

	[[~~Descendants of Darkness Main~~ HUD~~\|In~~-~~depth discussion about the Descendants of Darkness HUD]]~~		See [[Resources]] for the current HUD, onboarding, community, and game-site links.

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	= <span id="Resources"></span>Resources =		= <span id="Resources"></span>Resources =

	[[In-depth discussion about the ~~Realm~~ of Darkness HUD ~~\| https://example.com/hud-guide~~]]		[[Descendants of Darkness Main HUD\|In-depth discussion about the Descendants of Darkness HUD]]

Mothermayhem: /* 🕯️ The Law of Masquerade 🕯️ */

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	== 🕯️ ~~The~~ Law of Masquerade 🕯️ ==		== 🕯️ Law of Masquerade 🕯️ ==
	'''''“The shadows see all, but they never speak.”'''''		'''''“The shadows see all, but they never speak.”'''''

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	''Break the Masquerade… and the night will remember your betrayal.''		''Break the Masquerade… and the night will remember your betrayal.''

	== 🕯️ ~~The~~ Law of Silence 🕯️ ==		== 🕯️ Law of Silence 🕯️ ==
	'''''“Suffer in shadows, for pain is the proof of your existence.”'''''		'''''“Suffer in shadows, for pain is the proof of your existence.”'''''

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	== 🕯️'''~~The~~ Law of ~~Sanctuary🕯️~~''' ==		== 🕯️ '''Law of Sanctuary 🕯️''' ==

	=== ''“Even the darkness must rest where the blood does not flow.”'' ===		=== ''“Even the darkness must rest where the blood does not flow.”'' ===

Mothermayhem: /* 🕯️ The Law of The Masquerade 🕯️ */

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🕯️ The Law of The Masquerade 🕯️

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	== 🕯️ The Law of ~~The~~ Masquerade 🕯️ ==		== 🕯️ The Law of Masquerade 🕯️ ==
	'''''“The shadows see all, but they never speak.”'''''		'''''“The shadows see all, but they never speak.”'''''

Mothermayhem: /* 🕯️ The Law of Silence 🕯️ */

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🕯️ The Law of Silence 🕯️

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	In the realm of eternal night, conflict is not cruelty, it is truth. The strike of claw and fang, the whisper of a spell, the clash of power against power, these are the sacred rhythms of the Darkness. To walk among immortals is to accept that pain is both your teacher and your test.		In the realm of eternal night, conflict is not cruelty, it is truth. The strike of claw and fang, the whisper of a spell, the clash of power against power, these are the sacred rhythms of the Darkness. To walk among immortals is to accept that pain is both your teacher and your test.

	When you are struck down, when blood spills or power fades, you shall remain silent before the ~~creators~~. For they are the architects of this dark world, not its arbiters. To appeal to them for mercy is to deny the essence of the life you chose. The hunt, the fall, the ~~rise—these~~ are yours to endure, not theirs to mend.		When you are struck down, when blood spills or power fades, you shall remain silent before the creator. For they are the architects of this dark world, not its arbiters. To appeal to them for mercy is to deny the essence of the life you chose. The hunt, the fall, the rise, these are yours to endure, not theirs to mend.

	Cry out if you must, but cry only to the night, to your allies, your kin, or the empty silence that listens without pity. Whisper your anger to the wind, share your grief with your peers, but never burden the hands that shaped your fate.		Cry out if you must, but cry only to the night, to your allies, your kin, or the empty silence that listens without pity. Whisper your anger to the wind, share your grief with your peers, but never burden the hands that shaped your fate.
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	Within the vast expanse of the eternal night, there exist rare havens untouched by violence, sacred grounds where shadow and silence reign, and the thirst for blood must be stilled. These are the Sanctuaries of the Darkness, places woven with ancient wards where no claw may strike, no spell may harm, and no weapon may taste the air.		Within the vast expanse of the eternal night, there exist rare havens untouched by violence, sacred grounds where shadow and silence reign, and the thirst for blood must be stilled. These are the Sanctuaries of the Darkness, places woven with ancient wards where no claw may strike, no spell may harm, and no weapon may taste the air.

	To raise your hand in aggression within these lands is to defy the ancient pacts that bind our world. The ~~Realm of~~ Darkness itself forbids such acts; it is not the arena of battle, but the cradle of our existence. Here, we gather, we plan, we conspire, but we do not fight.		To raise your hand in aggression within these lands is to defy the ancient pacts that bind our world. The Darkness itself forbids such acts; it is not the arena of battle, but the cradle of our existence. Here, we gather, we plan, we conspire, but we do not fight.

	Those who cross this boundary of peace dishonor the very shadows that protect them. Violence within sanctuary is not strength, it is '''sacrilege''', a stain upon your legacy that even eternity will remember.		Those who cross this boundary of peace dishonor the very shadows that protect them. Violence within sanctuary is not strength, it is '''sacrilege''', a stain upon your legacy that even eternity will remember.

Mothermayhem: /* 🕯️ The Law of The Masquerade 🕯️ */

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🕯️ The Law of The Masquerade 🕯️

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	Within the veil of the eternal night, secrecy is sacred. The Masquerade is not merely a custom, it is the binding law that shields our kind from the chaos of mortal eyes. To betray it is to invite ruin, not only upon yourself but upon the very fabric of the Darkness that sustains us.		Within the veil of the eternal night, secrecy is sacred. The Masquerade is not merely a custom, it is the binding law that shields our kind from the chaos of mortal eyes. To betray it is to invite ruin, not only upon yourself but upon the very fabric of the Darkness that sustains us.

	You shall never reveal the true nature of another who walks the night. Their bloodline, their form, be it Vampire, Lycan, or ~~Witch—belongs~~ to the shadows alone. Speak not of their nature to the unawakened, for mortal tongues twist truth into fear, and fear summons fire.		You shall never reveal the true nature of another who walks the night. Their bloodline, their form, be it Vampire, Lycan, or Witch, belongs to the shadows alone. Speak not of their nature to the unawakened, for mortal tongues twist truth into fear, and fear summons fire.

	You may declare your own allegiance to the Darkness, should you choose to embrace it openly. But to expose another immortal’s identity to those who dwell in ignorance is a grave transgression, one punished not by mortals, but by the shadows themselves.		You may declare your own allegiance to the Darkness, should you choose to embrace it openly. But to expose another immortal’s identity to those who dwell in ignorance is a grave transgression, one punished not by mortals, but by the shadows themselves.

Mothermayhem: /* The Dark Oath */

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-=== <span id="The_Dark_Oath"></span>The Dark Oath ===
+Within the veil of the eternal night, secrecy is sacred. The Masquerade is not merely a custom, it is the binding law that shields our kind from the chaos of mortal eyes. To betray it is to invite ruin, not only upon yourself but upon the very fabric of the Darkness that sustains us.
-Do not break the masquerade.
+You shall never reveal the true nature of another who walks the night. Their bloodline, their form, be it Vampire, Lycan, or Witch—belongs to the shadows alone. Speak not of their nature to the unawakened, for mortal tongues twist truth into fear, and fear summons fire.
-'''Home and work security:''' Players may attack you at your home or workplace. Use security measures like orbs and eject/ban abilities.
+You may declare your own allegiance to the Darkness, should you choose to embrace it openly. But to expose another immortal’s identity to those who dwell in ignorance is a grave transgression, one punished not by mortals, but by the shadows themselves.
-'''Griefer HUDs:''' Report griefing to Linden Labs.
+Likewise, you shall not reveal the sacred conflicts of our kind. Scans, attacks, or signs of the hunt are not for mortal ears. The Masquerade must remain unbroken; what transpires in blood and shadow is for the initiated alone.
-'''Conduct:''' Report harassment or misconduct to Linden Labs.
+Be wary where you speak, for even the silence of nearby chat may carry to unwanted listeners. Non-believers lurk in the light, watching, waiting for our kind to falter.
 = <span id="Resources"></span>Resources =
 [[In-depth discussion about the Realm of Darkness HUD | https://example.com/hud-guide]]

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	Be wary where you speak, for even the silence of nearby chat may carry to unwanted listeners. Non-believers lurk in the light, watching, waiting for our kind to falter.		Be wary where you speak, for even the silence of nearby chat may carry to unwanted listeners. Non-believers lurk in the light, watching, waiting for our kind to falter.

	'''''In Mortal Laymen Terms this translates to:'''''		'''''In Mortal Laymen Terms this translates to:'''''

	'''''It is forbidden to speak of others true nature to any mortal being within the virtual world without their express permission to do so. This means you are forbidden to notify a club owner who is a non-player of Descendants of Darkness that you were attacked by such and such. You may not share any system data with said mortal to prove the attack. If you disregard this sacred vow, you will be hunted down by the Darkness and devoured left to spend eternity in the abyss of lost souls.'''''		'''''It is forbidden to speak of others true nature to any mortal being within the virtual world without their express permission to do so. This means you are forbidden to notify a club owner who is a non-player of Descendants of Darkness that you were attacked by such and such. You may not share any system data with said mortal to prove the attack. If you disregard this sacred vow, you will be hunted down by the Darkness and devoured left to spend eternity in the abyss of lost souls.'''''

	'''''Remember this always:'''''		'''''Remember this always:'''''
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	Cry out if you must, but cry only to the night, to your allies, your kin, or the empty silence that listens without pity. Whisper your anger to the wind, share your grief with your peers, but never burden the hands that shaped your fate.		Cry out if you must, but cry only to the night, to your allies, your kin, or the empty silence that listens without pity. Whisper your anger to the wind, share your grief with your peers, but never burden the hands that shaped your fate.

	'''''In Mortal Laymen Terms this translates to:'''''		'''''In Mortal Laymen Terms this translates to:'''''

	'''''Do not contact the Creator, also known as The Darkness, with complaints or grievances regarding attacks from other players. The Darkness will not take disciplinary action against any player for engaging in combat or gameplay as intended within the system.'''''		'''''Do not contact the Creator, also known as The Darkness, with complaints or grievances regarding attacks from other players. The Darkness will not take disciplinary action against any player for engaging in combat or gameplay as intended within the system.'''''
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	Take your wars to the fields where the moon bears witness. Hunt your enemies beneath her gaze. But within these walls, she commands silence and restraint.		Take your wars to the fields where the moon bears witness. Hunt your enemies beneath her gaze. But within these walls, she commands silence and restraint.

	'''''In Mortal Laymen Terms this translates to:'''''		'''''In Mortal Laymen Terms this translates to:'''''

	'''''No Combat is permitted from any system while in the confines of The land of Darkness, as it is solely for the purpose of conducting tasks for all things related to the Darkness.'''''		'''''No Combat is permitted from any system while in the confines of The land of Darkness, as it is solely for the purpose of conducting tasks for all things related to the Darkness.'''''

	'''''Remember this always:'''''		'''''Remember this always:'''''