All of our rules apply to both OOC and IC situations, both on Folklore and in the Folklore Discord server, and staff discretion may be applied under any circumstance if there is reason for concern.

While OOC and IC should absolutely be kept separate at all times, each and every player is to be held accountable for what their written words represent. If another player has reason to feel uncomfortable, then they are wholly entitled to remove themselves from a situation and to reach out to staff, even if an explicitly stated rule has not been broken.

Moreover, it is important to reiterate that all rules detailed within the guidebook apply to the Discord. In joining an OOC account to Folklore and participating in the community, you are implicitly agreeing to the below mentioned.

1. Joining Requirements: Folklore is an intermediate-advanced equine RPG geared towards an 18+ audience. In the interest of the mature themes that may be included on Folklore, all members must be 18 years or older. Minors will be removed from the site and/or Discord without question if their age is disclosed.

2. Language: We have few to no limitations on swearing. However, derogatory remarks towards fellow players, other races, genders, ethnicities, sexualities, etc. will not be tolerated. Additionally, all threads must be written in English. Inclusion of other languages in dialogue is more than welcome, though we ask that a translation be provided.

3. Word Count Requirements: We have no word count restrictions. While we strongly believe in quality over quantity, it is generally considered good etiquette to ensure your writing partner has enough content to respond to.

4. Writing Etiquette: There is to be absolutely no god-modding or powerplaying. All forcible interaction, namely violence, should be discussed OOC by players beforehand. Please don't assume consent! Moreover, bear in mind that your character isn't omnipotent - you reading a thread doesn't mean your character should know of events taking place miles away. Please be considerate, kind, and mindful of your fellow roleplayers.

5. Retconning: Retconning (i.e, retraction of events that have happened between characters) of on-site history is prohibited unless all members involved are consenting and the Squad has been informed.

6. Coding and Imagery: All graphics and coding included on-site must have proper credentials. Moreover, usage of non-stock images is strictly prohibited, and the image in question will be removed. We do not allow images depicting humans. The aforementioned apply to moodboard images and profile images, as well. Non-stock images or images depicting humans will be replaced with a Folklore TOS placeholder. Profile CSS is permitted, but codes that break pages will be removed or corrected. We do not allow codes to be "harvested" and used without the creator's permission.

7. Accounts: Folklore is a one account per character site. All users are required to first register an OOC Account, and then employ the Account Switcher to easily change.

8. The Golden Rule:Above all, please be courteous and kind to your fellow members, as well as Squad members. Disputes should never be handled publicly, and the Squad is more than happy to help resolve issues that may arise! Bullying and harassment are not tolerated, and members are encouraged to reach out to us if they feel they're being intimidated or harassed.

(NEW) 9. Regarding Hearsay: You should never operate under the assumption that something "the squad told me" is true. If you have questions, please ask us! We are happy to clarify, elaborate, and to help you in any way that we can. If an answer did not come directly from us, we make no guarantees that it is accurate.

• Mature narrations are permitted within reason. Explicit narration is strictly prohibited. The following rules apply both in and out of character:
• All character histories that include mention of any of the aforementioned themes must include a disclaimer in their header and omit forbidden themes entirely.

• Mature Tags: Threads including any of the aforementioned mature themes must include one of the Mature Topic tags we have available to members when posting new threads. If the nature of a thread changes, please update the tags accordingly.

1. The Squad is here to help. However, we are to be treated with respect, regardless of IC decisions or OOC disapproval of ideas. We will not tolerate mistreatment, rudeness, etc. to any squad member. We are here to help you.

2. You understand that, in line with site lore and in staying true to our challenging systems, a Guardian may be canonically removed at any time should they fit certain parameters.
3. You understand that we cannot put a valid Challenge against a Guardian on pause for the sake of a plot.

4. You understand that your character's actions as Guardians may be used against them in a Challenge by Disciple, regardless of if they were plotted with consent or not.

(NEW) 5. You understand the instated rule that all site-changing plots that involve a Guardian (including a Challenge by Consent) must occur:
6. You understand that the interests of a Guardian player are never, and will never, be put above the interests of the community.

7. You understand that your character will be canonically removed as Guardian 6 months from the day they received their power, and subsequently succeeded by a new Guardian, unless they are challenged prior.

(NEW) 8. Guardians that are successfully removed via a Challenge by Disciple or otherworldly intervention may never be selected as Guardians again. Removal via Challenge does not apply to the Guardian of Twilight, but otherworldly intervention does. Players are welcome to audition new characters, but previous Guardians that shirked or abused their duties cannot be reinstated.