Special Permission Characters

Special Permission Characters
How to apply to play one!

While most players opting to create characters on Aelyria have a vast choice of player character races to choose from, occasionally a player might wish to play a more unique race. To this end, there are certain sentient non-player races that will on occasion be allowed for regular PC gameplay. These NPC turned PC races are referred to as Special Permission Races (SPRs).

In order to be allowed to play one of these special permission races as a PC, a player must apply to the Directorate for SPR approval. Applying for one of these races in no way guarantees permission will be granted. The Directorate holds unique player characters to a higher standard of development than might be expected of a standard player characters, and because of this high standard, they expect a great deal of thought and planning to be put into special permission races. In addition, for a Special Permission Race to be played, there must be an up-to-date and comprehensive writeup available in the compendium. In some cases, the Creative Team may reserve the right to ask the applicant to improve any existing write-ups to bring them up to date on the current Directorate's high standards. Well thought out and elaborate applications very well could result in permission being granted for game play of these creatures, however certain factors outside of the application might be taken into consideration as well. How many of these types of PCs exist in the game already? Does the application fit the current mood and theme of the game? Will the granting of this permission negatively impact the rest of the playerbase? All these questions need to be considered, so submitting a well-thought-out and written application will in no way guarantee approval.


To apply for a SPR a player must complete the following steps.

1. Fill out the special permission race application found below completely.
2. Submit completed application in a help desk ticket.
3. Wait 3 - 7 days for Directorate Review.
4. Make any changes which might be suggested, if any.
5. Resubmit application if required.
6. Wait 3 - 7 days for final approval or decline.

Final approval may be made at completion of step three, but in case the Directorate requires revision, additional time and steps might be required (Step 4 - Step 6). The Special Permission Race Application can be found below. Please fill it out in its entirety. Be as thorough and complete as possible.

Special Permission Race Application Identify any PCs you've played before. Please provide the PC name you are interested in using. Please identify the special permission race you are applying to play. Indicate any documentation you will be using as a basis for how this pc should be played, what skills it has or should have access too, and if you feel it is sufficient to derive a PC from. If not, do you plan to rewrite or submit a writeup for supporting documentation? (If your submitting documentation or rewrites, they should be posted in the WF at the same time or before the application is submitted.) Provide a complete physical and mental description of the PC you intend to play. (ie..physical appearance, thinking process, personality quirks.. be as complete as possible) Outline your general goals for having this PC in gameplay. (Be specific and original.) If you are trying to play a race thats unbalancing or more powerful than other PC's starting off in the game, what are you going to do to equalize this imbalance? What aspect or angle will you take so that your PC is more on par with normal PC's starting out in the game? (Be original here... memory loss and curses are overdone.) Provide an in-depth lengthy writing sample to demonstrate the writing style and 'voice' of this proposed special permission race pc. (Set a scene, show a dialog, having a divine experience, demonstrate communication... roleplaying outside the box is just fine here.)