1. In-character (IC)
   In-character (IC) actions are events and dialogs that take place in the roleplaying world. Players should portray their characters realistically and consistently when interacting with others.

2. Out-of-character (OOC) interactions
   Out-of-character (OOC) interactions are discussions and actions that take place outside of the roleplaying world. Players engage in OOC communication to discuss roleplay-related matters and resolve conflicts.

3. IC and OOC Distinction
   IC actions and dialogs and OOC elements must be clearly distinguished by using the OOC tag.

4. No Metagaming
   Metagaming, i.e. using out-of-character knowledge in an IC context, is forbidden; characters and races should only have knowledge that is realistically known in the roleplaying world.

5. Respect and Autonomy
   Players must respect the autonomy and agency of other participants by refraining from god-modding, power-playing, or controlling their nations or characters without their consent.

1. Setting and focus
   Astoria roleplay is fantasy and set in the 1800s. Feel free to use your imagination to make have the roleplay experience you want!

2. Timescale
   The Universal Roleplay Time (URT), listed on the region's World Factbook Entry, shall progress at a rate of one (1) IC month for every one (1) IRL day.

3. Consistency of Technologies
   The use of technologies should be consistent with the 1800s setting to ensure the coherence of the roleplay world.

4. Development of new technologies
   The development and introduction of new technologies should be done within the context of an appropriate roleplay and in cooperation with RP Moderation.

5. Inclusion of Non-Human Species
   As this is a fantasy setting players are free to have non-human species as the primary species of their nations. Though all species shall be regulated by RP Moderation to ensure a balanced and fun roleplay experience for everyone.

1. Map Update Notifications
   The updated map shall be communicated and shared through relevant dispatches and on the Discord platform. This ensures that all participants have access to the latest version of the map and can accurately incorporate it into their roleplay interactions.

2. Cartographer Approval
   The official map shall be updated and approved by the designated Cartographer. The Cartographer has the authority and responsibility to approve or deny claims and make changes to the map based on the provided information and guidelines.

3. Eligibility for Map Claims
   Only Citizens and World Assembly (WA) members who endorse the WA Delegate are allowed to claim space on the official map.

4. Removal from the Map
   Players and claims will be promptly removed upon loss of eligibility. Eligible players who have failed to make a valid RP post within a 31 (thirty-one) day period may be removed from the map at the Cartographer's discretion.

5. Maximum Map Claim Size
   Map claims may be sizable but must adhere to a maximum limit of 50,000 pixels.

1. Initial Population
   New nations begin with a population based on the size of their claim and terrain to provide a realistic starting point.

2. Population Size Limitation
   New players applying for the RP may not exceed a population size of 40 million human or humanoid species under any circumstances. Other species will be regulated on a per case basis by RP Moderation.

3. No Superpowers
   It is prohibited for any nation to claim or portray themselves as a Superpower, defined as a worldwide national power comparable to what real life Qing China was around 1800, without prior agreement from the RP moderation team.

4. Maximum GDP per Capita
   New players applying for the RP may not exceed a GDP per Capita of 5,000 US$ under any circumstances.

5. Territory Expansion
   Players may expand into unclaimed territories with prior approval from the RP Moderation Team if they demonstrate that they're capable of roleplaying posts that meet the standards described in Section 5.

6. Expansion Claims Size
   Expansion claims must adhere to a maximum limit of 15,000 pixels.
   

1. Regional Message Board Posting
   Roleplay must be posted on the Astralis Regional Message Board (RMB) to ensure the visibility and participation of the roleplay community.

2. Discord Posting
   All development posts on the Discord should be re-posted on the Astralis Regional Message Board, allowing for broader engagement and interaction.

3. Clear and Well-Structured Posts
   Players should write clear, well-structured role-playing posts, paying attention to correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting. This will help other players understand and respond to their posts.

4. Specify time and place
   Players should specify the time and place of the roleplay actions to provide context and maintain a consistent timeline within the roleplay world.

5. Posts with no date
   All new IC posts or actions that do not provide a date will be tied to the date and progression of the Universal RP time.
   

1. Realism and Appropriateness
   Despite the fantasy setting, players must use some element of logic and reasonableness in their military actions and consider the framework of Astoria to avoid god-modding.

2. Declarations of War and Justifications
   To start a war, players must make a declaration of war and present a valid casus belli to ensure a coherent and immersive roleplaying experience.

3. Description of Military Actions
   Players must include detailed descriptions of military actions, troop movements, and combat in their role-play entries to facilitate communication with other participants.

4. Strategic Planning
   Military strategies and tactics must be based on a nation's capabilities and resources and take into account factors such as geography, technology, and logistics.

5. Reporting Casualties and Damage
   Appropriately estimate or describe casualties, damage, and losses resulting from military actions to maintain realism and accountability.

6. War Reaction Time
   If a war movement/action is made, the same roleplayer cannot make another movement or action until their first has been reacted to by the opposing side or until 72 hours have passed

7. Magic in Warfare
   In general, the usage of magic will be permitted within warfare but will be subject to RP Moderation regulation to ensure a balanced and fun experience for all players. Magical Item usage must be approved by both players within the war as well. All magical creatures within the bestiary are permitted to be used, while others will be approved or denied on a case-by-case basis by RP Moderation

8. Jointly determine outcomes
   In wars, players should cooperate and reach a mutually agreeable outcome through civil OOC interaction. The annexation or cessation of territory must be consensual.

9. Acceptance of the Outcome
   Players are expected to accept the results of wars unless the war is declared invalid.

10. Controversial Outcomes and Annexation of Territory
    In circumstances where the outcome of a war or the annexation of territory becomes controversial, the Roleplay Moderation team can intervene and force an outcome or forcefully transfer territory.

11. Termination of a war for non-compliance
    Wars that don't adhere to the provisions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 may be declared invalid in order to maintain consistency and uphold the established rules and policies.

12. Cancellation of a war by agreement
    If all parties involved unanimously agree, a war may be declared null and void.

13. Weapons of Mass Destruction Advisory
    The use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) is prohibited whether they be physical or magical. In addition, all elements of the roleplay must contain themselves to within the planet's atmosphere.

14. Moderation as NPC Enemy
    In certain situations, the RP Moderation Team reserves the right to act as an NPC enemy and introduce conflicts and challenges to enhance the dynamic nature of the roleplay world.
    

1. Roleplay Administrators

   1. Authority and Responsibilities
      Roleplay Administrators, appointed by the General Administrators, have primary responsibility for overseeing the roleplay community on the RMB and Discord platforms. They have the authority to establish roleplay rules and policies that govern the community.

   2. Suspension and removal of roleplay posts
      Roleplay Administrators have the authority to void or unvoid roleplay posts based on their judgment of compliance with the established rules and guidelines.

   3. Suspension and Bans
      Roleplay administrators have the authority to suspend players and ban nations from participating in the roleplay if they violate the rules or engage in disruptive behavior.

   4. Overruling decisions of the roleplay moderators
      Roleplay Administrators have the authority to override decisions made by Roleplay moderators to intervene at a higher level and find a solution if necessary.

   5. Appointment of Roleplay Moderators
      Roleplay Administrators have the authority to appoint Roleplay Moderators to maintain the integrity and smooth operation of the roleplay community.
      

2. Roleplay Moderators

   1. Role and Appointment
      Roleplay moderators are appointed directly by the general administrators or Roleplay Administrators. They play an important role in moderating the roleplay community on the RMB and Discord platforms.

   2. Enforcement of the roleplay rules
      Roleplay moderators are responsible for enforcing the established roleplay rules and guidelines and ensuring that all participants adhere to them.

   3. Suspension and Removal of Roleplay Posts
      Roleplay moderators have the authority to void or unvoid roleplay posts based on their judgment of compliance with the rules. However, they may be overruled by the Roleplay Administrators, who have final authority.

   4. Restrictions on suspensions and bans
      Although Roleplay Moderators don't have the authority to suspend players or ban nations from roleplay, they play an important role in identifying and reporting violations or disruptive behavior to the appropriate authorities for further action.
      

Magic in the world of Astoria is broadly divided into two categories: elemental and non-elemental magic. There are four basic: Fire, Air, Water, and Earth, as well as two special types of elemental magic: Dark and Light. These, combined with the non-elemental magic, make up the magic system of Astoria. This system is present in every nation within the roleplay, however individual nations may create their magic systems as well with prior RP Moderation approval.

Elemental
Fire Allows the creation of fire magic, this is one of the more offensive-focused matchups with a variety of spells allowing for a variety of ways to burn your foes to a crisp.

Water Allows the creation of water magic, including the sub-types of healing magic and ice magic as well. Healing magic usage will be subject to RP Mod Approval

Air Allows the manipulation of the air and air currents, can be used to increase mobility especially. Flight is allowed for short distances and with a long period in between as it takes a great amount of mana to use.

Earth Allows the manipulation of the earth itself, also includes the sub-type of metal manipulation, though note the more earth you move the more mana you spend so it is one of the most intensive types. With Earth magicians commonly tiring out quickly.

Light light magic in Astoria serves as general defense magic against other types of magic as well as dark. Can be used to remove status debuffs as well as lighting up areas and for brief distractions of enemies. It is an all-around useful type of magic though not particularly strong in any one area.

Dark Highly unstable magic primarily focused on offense, requires a great deal of control and mana to use. Sacrifice can be utilized to use more powerful spells in addition to a greater mana requirement to use them

Non-Elemental
Teleportation: A small subset of mages can use teleportation magic. Said magic can be used on small groups of people but does not allow for the mass teleportation of people at once. To use it the caster must have a clear image in their mind of the location they are teleporting to as well as have been there themselves in person first before teleportation will be possible. Assuming both factors are true once the incantation has been stated after a short period the caster and potential people they are bringing along will be teleported to said location. Mages also have to wait a decent bit between casting teleportation spells as it takes a large amount of mana and magical energy to execute.

Summoning: A rarer type of magic allows the caster to summon beings from other realms to their current location, or to move themselves into those realms. This is highly dangerous and requires both a large amount of magic energy as well as a great deal of control. Failure to control the summoning process could lead to the summoner losing control of the summoned creature or creatures with potentially disastrous results. It is also worth noting that the summoner could potentially be banished or killed in the process of attempting to control the creatures they summon.