The Compendium of the Exiled Lands
Histories, nations, races, and secrets — compiled by the scholars of Ash & Blood. 49 articles and growing.
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BOOK IV — Architectural Guidelines, Clan Regulations & Follower Management
Defines construction allowances, architectural standards, settlement placement, clan limits, alliances, follower management, public hub conduct and supernatural companion rules.
Ash & Blood: The Chronicle of Clans & Kingdoms
The Clan Codex
A practical guide to founding, registering and developing recognized clans in Ash & Blood, covering identity, governance, reputation, diplomacy, warfare, commerce, settlements and legacy.
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BOOK III — Raiding Guidelines & Conflict Etiquette
Defines hostile roleplay, PvP declaration and procedure, dungeon aggression zones, combat restrictions, safe zones, mercenaries, consequences, injuries, captivity, permadeath and structural raid tiers.
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BOOK I — Community & Conduct Guidelines
Defines the core community standards of Ash & Blood, including writing and immersion, IC/OOC separation, scene continuity, respectful conduct, good-faith play, LFRP courtesy, zero-tolerance community behavior, reporting procedures and handbook scope.
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BOOK VIII — Administration & Enforcement
Defines reporting, evidence, investigations, rule interpretation, administrative action, appeals, community responsibility and handbook precedence.
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BOOK VII — Player Boundaries & Sensitive Content
Defines consent, Consent Sheets, sensitive themes, permanent consequences, boundary-related IC/OOC separation, withdrawal of consent and administrative review.
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BOOK VI — Creating Believable Characters
Defines character creation, starting conditions, adult presentation, heritage, skills, wealth, lore compliance, progression, retirement, alternate characters, rerolls and shelving.
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BOOK V — Thievery & Disguise Regulations
Defines theft and robbery procedure, POI reporting, loot limits, /act usage, titles, disguises, recognition and unmasking.
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BOOK II — Character Integrity, Emotes & Storytelling
Defines character consistency, earned development, emotes, player agency, physical interaction, scene pacing, consequence realism, contested actions, dice and narrative continuity.
Ash & Blood: Guides & Information
Creating Transparent Character Screenshots
Have you ever wondered how players create clean, transparent character renders like the ones used in banners, wiki pages, Discord graphics, or promotional artwork? This guide is for you, made by a community member ummplum
Lotus Types
Crimson Lotus
Crimson Lotus is a rare flower said to thrive upon ancient battlefields, where blood has soaked the earth. Found in the Exiled Lands and beyond, it is harvested for its potent powder and alchemical properties, becoming a symbol of bloodshed, sensation, and primal vitality.
Lotus Types
Black Lotus
Black Lotus is a deadly and versatile narcotic from the Hyborian Age. Its blossom induces dream-haunted sleep, its juice can kill, its powder brings visions and aids sorcerers, while its wine produces powerful hallucinations and intoxication.