The Compendium of the Exiled Lands

Histories, nations, races, and secrets — compiled by the scholars of Ash & Blood. 41 articles and growing.

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[OLD] Essential Community Guidelines & Roleplay Standards
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[OLD] Essential Community Guidelines & Roleplay Standards
This section establishes the foundational boundaries required to maintain a high quality, respectful, and deeply immersive collaborative storytelling environment. It details the core mechanics of out of character (OOC) communication, outlays our zero tolerance policies against community harassment, and defines how to navigate sensitive narrative content using active, voluntary consent.
[OLD] Essential PvP Standards, Raiding Guidelines & Conflict Etiquette
Ash & Blood: Server Rules
[OLD] Essential PvP Standards, Raiding Guidelines & Conflict Etiquette
This section establishes the tactical framework and mechanical limitations governing physical combat, territorial raiding, prisoner custody, and ultimate character mortality. These rules ensure that all mechanical hostility remains firmly rooted in authentic storytelling, providing clear boundaries that prevent griefing while preserving the gritty, high-stakes realism of the Hyborian Age.
[OLD]  Thievery & Disguise Regulations
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[OLD] Thievery & Disguise Regulations
Thievery is a narrative tool, not a wipe mechanic or a grief loophole. Robbery is a vehicle for roleplay escalation, never a source of free profit. These regulations apply whenever a locked or unlocked container, door, vault, or player inventory is accessed or surrendered without explicit permission. Violations are treated as theft abuse or intentional griefing.
[OLD] Architectural Guidelines, Faction Boundaries & Follower Regulations
Ash & Blood: Server Rules
[OLD] Architectural Guidelines, Faction Boundaries & Follower Regulations
This section establishes the definitive standards for structural construction, clan organization, and follower management. These regulations preserve server performance, eliminate competitive powergaming mechanics, and ensure that every settlement, alliance, and companion remains firmly anchored within the gritty, historical aesthetics of the Hyborian Age.
What Went Down
Ash & Blood: Server Rules
What Went Down
The bitter truth, a document that shows the true lies and slanders of the previous team, and their petty attempt of blackmailing the management to get ahold of the server.
The Definitive Devious Desires Puppeteer Guide
Guides & Information
The Definitive Devious Desires Puppeteer Guide
A Devious Desires Puppeteer Guide to help you master character posing, scene creation & cinematic storytelling.
🕊 Ravencrest Couriers Mod Guide
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🕊 Ravencrest Couriers Mod Guide
The Complete Guide to Writing, Messenger Birds & Immersive Communication
Skip Intro Cinematics (Faster Startup)
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Skip Intro Cinematics (Faster Startup)
A short guide on how to disable the intro cinematics, useful to speed the game's startup process.
Creating Transparent Character Screenshots
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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 our player ummplum
THE ROLEPLAYER'S CODEX
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THE ROLEPLAYER'S CODEX
A Complete Handbook to Storytelling within Ash & Blood and roleplay in general.
Vendhya
Nations
Vendhya
Vendhya is a wealthy, caste-driven southern empire in the Hyborian Age. Ruled from Ayodhya by Devi Yasmina, its culture blends hedonistic pleasure, exquisite erotic art, and a rigid cosmic order under the god Asura. The state thrives on fine textiles, agriculture, and unbreakable light steel.
Turan
Nations
Turan
Turan is a vast, militaristic empire surrounding the Vilayet Sea. It acts as the primary power in the East. Ruled from the capital of Aghrapur, its influence is enforced by a potent fleet and a standing army that dominates the surrounding kingdoms through sheer size, and ruthless ambition.

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