Rules+of+the+Game

__** General rules of the worlds: **__

There will be only one Eminent Goddess who will have reign over all others (..and that would be me! You may call me "Glory Beyond Every Gate", "Supreme Glory", or by my name, "Danaee", but only if you are in good standing with me, and you are not a mortal). She cannot be destroyed and her edicts are fast and hard. Attention must be paid to her requests and interactions, which will be minimal and used to keep the world spinning smoothly. Once in a great while She may throw a curve ball into the game, but only to level the playing field, should any under-God/Goddess become too demanding or acquire too much power over the way the world works.

If a major change occurs in the world, such as a huge flood or a meteor strikes or a powerful Lord takes over a kingdom, **ALL** Deity must agree, in writing and on a dated post/paper.

One Deity cannot over-ride another's actions unless the circumstance is a happy surprise (for the Deity, not a mortal or a creature) or if you or one of your valued characters are in dire danger, due to the unforeseen/unplanned actions of another Deity.

If there is trouble in a kingdom or the world becomes endangered, you may plead with the Supreme Glory to intercede on your behalf, but this is to be considered a "no other move available" course of action.

General physical areas of the world will be decided upon and designed by all Deity ( refer to assignment worksheet, Designing a World), such as islands, deserts, mountain ranges, bodies of water, etc.. and should be used by all players without major changes taking place: i.e. mountain ranges, once established, must stay where they are, etc...

__** Personal Rules of the World: **__

Each Deity will decide upon a personal name and title, and then choose an area of expertise **from the jar**. Each Expert trait can only be used 2 time in the course of the summer's writing, so be thoughtful about their uses.

While you will be expected to interact with other characters and creatures, you must consider their status and standing in the world. You may not willfully kill or maim any other creator's cast.

You may add difficulties and traps for other Deity's cast, as long as the rule above is not infringed upon.

You can initiate a friendship, an alliance, a romance, a feud, or an enemy status with other characters/creatures.

You will establish at least one location/setting for your character/creature, and no more than two at the beginning of the story. This will be their homes, so put some thought into it. You will **draw for your character's societal status** to begin the writing, but that can change according to your developments, as well as the ingenuity (for the good or bad) of other Deity.


 * Note - these rules are subject to change, due to the fact that this is a new experimental endeavor, and not all outcomes can be foreseen. Changes will be discussed and then instigated as needed. **