Character Guidelines

Traveler characters (temporary)

 * 1) Must have management approval but do not need a character application.
 * 2) Must have management approval for actions which would kill/maim/severely injure any permanent character or cause harm to the temple.
 * 3) May be played by non-member players
 * 4) May be any species.
 * 5) Are only allowed within the open portions of the dream.
 * 6) May possess magic, but if they are not one of Anahita's devotees, abilities will be lessened within the temple grounds.
 * 7) Are encouraged to have a reason to visit the Temple of Anahita. If you're not sure what this might be, discuss this with management and other players.
 * 8) May become a permanent character if we see it would be a good fit. (Please discuss with management if you have a temporary character that you would like to see become permanent.)

Temple characters (permanent)

 * 1) Must be from members.
 * 2) Must have their application approved by management.
 * 3) We recommend new characters specifically for the continuity, especially for Ahibanu and Mahdi. The main exception to this will be for Nasir al Din.
 * 4) We also recommend Arabic inspired names, and in case you're looking for inspiration for names here are a few useful sites: Behind the Name, Feminine Arabic Names, and Masculine Arabic Names.

Ahibanu

 * 1) Must be human. Keep in mind the Persian influence on the setting and desert location when constructing appearance, but hair dyes and potions are allowed.
 * 2) Must be female.
 * 3) If the character is born with magic (Blessed), she must have blue eyes (any shade). Some Ahibanu are not born with the gift, but rather have it bestowed on them later. These do not need to have blue eyes.
 * 4) Must possess natural abilities in one of the schools of magic: Fire, Air, Earth, Water, Spirit. Please read the entry on abilities carefully before choosing. (Note: The only exception to this is a neophyte character who is not born with magic but is learning so the Sisters will bestow it on her.)
 * 5) We welcome characters who are not yet Ahibanu that you want to have become one, and we will work with you to move your character from her former life to the temple. Just ask!

Mahdi

 * 1) Must be human. Keep in mind the Persian influence on the setting and desert location when constructing appearance, but hair dyes and potions are allowed.
 * 2) Are male.
 * 3) Must have blue eyes (any shade).
 * 4) Must possess natural abilities in one of the schools of magic: Fire, Air, Earth, Water, Spirit. Please read the entry on abilities carefully before choosing.

Nasir al Din
Any other individuals within the temple should fall into this category. These are primarily warriors that protect the Ahibanu and the temple, but other devotees of Anahita may be included as well.
 * 1) May be any species or gender.
 * 2) May not possess magic.