Ilvermorny has a new Headmaster!

Welcome Alexandra Draymoor, our newest Headmaster for Ilvermorny. Better known by her student account, Phoenix Zhang a regular in our OC forums and discord. We are excited to see what she will bring to the team. She is coming at a chaotic time considering our transition, but we are grateful for their perspective and input during this process.

Our Bulletin Board forum has gotten an update! Namely, new update threads! In an effort to make sure people are getting the exact information they want, and to have our announcements organized going forward, we have added announcement/update threads for sports and for classes! This means each individual class will no longer maintain an update thread in their classroom, they will all use the thread here in the bulletin board for homework/lesson updates. This also means that sports patches and game announcements will be in a separate thread for those interested!

Here are the links to the new threads (and links to already-existing update threads too)! Make sure you're subscribed to topics that you want to keep up-to-date with!

• Class Announcements and Updates
• Sports Announcements and Updates
• iNPC Announcements and Updates
• Staff Applications
• Technical Site Master Updates

Note: Projects Announcements, which was previously used for ability/system updates (often overlapping with this Sitewide thread), has been locked and remains in this forum for reference's sake. This thread (Sitewide Announcements and Updates) will be used for things previously covered there (eg ability updates), because topics like abilities impact the whole community.

Quodpot Lore Drop

Read about the history and current state of the exciting sport Quodpot here!

Temporary iNPC Considerations for New Players

To ensure fairness during the iNPC transition project, we are making a temporary adjustment to the iNPC eligibility requirements.

Normally, players must have been active on their current account for at least 6 months before creating an iNPC. However, we recognize that this would prevent many newer members from benefiting from the trunk transfer which is allowing members to get all of the spells and potions in the trunk of their player character onto their iNPC.

From now until July 1, we are offering a temporary waiver of the 6-month requirement.

To be eligible:

• Your main character must be registered with Index.
• You must apply for your iNPC before July 1.

This is a one-time opportunity to take advantage of the transition process. After July 1, the standard 6-month requirement will return.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the iNPC Team.

Struggling to buy items on your iNPC/a new account?

Quick reminder for those struggling to register their new account due to missing items. Please DM on discord or owl me directly and I can sort it out for you.

You need to send me a link to the profile that is having trouble (the new one) + a list of what you're missing (and what message you're getting when you try to purchase that product).

Thank you!

Encyclopedias Have Moved

Players, you will notice that the encyclopedias for the iNPC characters has moved. Their encyclopedias will now share the same forum area as PC. The reason for this is because of the core coding of the site. iNPC encyclopedias were unlinked in the profile card. This move links player encyclopedias to the profile card so encyclopedias can be quickly found.

I have moved iNPC and PC Index applications to separate forums for the time being. This is not the anticipated end format for where players will be submitting applications, but this is a familiar format for members as we continue our transition project.

Updates to iNPC Rules

1. Clarifications to the application process for iNPC have been included in the application forms.
2. Removed the following iNPC rules:
   ⦿ You MUST post a picture of your iNPC in every post with them. This picture or avatar is what you use when you are posting as them to clearly indicate that you are posting as your iNPC and not your PC. (This can be a fancy banner or just an image but something must accompany it).
   ⦿ Ideally, please link to your iNPC's encyclopedia in every post with them. Please note, this is not required but something we would -like- users to do.
   ⦿ Make it clear that the post is of your NPC rather than your PC. If your posts aren't clear at first glance (i.e. without reading the post itself) then it's not clear enough. This is why banners and/or clear statements of who is being roleplayed is so important.
   ⦿ If you decide to post your PC and your iNPC in one post, there needs to be two separate 200+ word sections written individually of each other. Frankly, it is easier for you and us if you keep their posts separate even if this results in a double post.
3. Made a minor edit to the new iNPC application form, adding a place for PC account name.
4. Changed the fact that your iNPC encyclopedia should only have two posts to Your iNPC encyclopedia must have at a minimum two posts. The first, your main encyclopedia page which should follow the basic conventions of player encyclopedias in terms of content (appearance, history, personality, any aesthetics you want).
5. Edited where encyclopedias should go to (the link)
6. changed the following:
   ⦿ What Spells Can be Found in my Trunk?

   Any spell your player character has, your iNPC also has access to. This does mean that prodigal players (abilities such as Prodigal Charms Learner) and restricted players (abilities such as Restricted Transfiguration Section) on the main player character account confer additional spells to the iNPC. This does not work the other way around, NPCs are not allowed to have a prodigal or restricted ability.

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   Your character can either purchase spells in the shop or they can complete the class using our class system. we IC would assume they took a class IC in their home school but the overall material was similar.

   ⦿ Does my iNPC have to have a separate broom from my PC?

   Whatever broom you have bought and resides in your trunk can be used by both your PC and/or your iNPC (assume they each own the same model).

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   Yes, your character would have whatever broom is in their inventory, If they have no broom, they would have a 'school broom.'

   ⦿ Does my iNPC have to have separate potions from my PC?

   Whatever potions you have brewed with your PC and reside in your trunk can be used by both your PC and/or your iNPC (assume your iNPC has brewed or received these separately). Note: as potions will be associated with your PC and therefore form a part of your main trunk, you must submit the brewing application as your PC.

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   Yes, your PC and iNPC would have their own inventory and potions.

   ⦿ Can my iNPC have a pet?

   Presently, we do not have a pet system for iNPCs with the exception of beastmaster.

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   iNPCs can request pets using the same system PCs use.

   ⦿ What about my iNPC's wand?

   Presently, we do not have a wand system for iNPCs so we ask that you avoid detailing anything about your iNPC's wand including length/wood/core. The exception is iNPCs that have taken the wandmaker ability, meaning they get their wand listed in their trunk and can freely discuss its details in RP.

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   iNPC wands are determined on creation, with the exception of players that use the wandmaker ability in which case their wand would be replaced with whatever they made with the wandmaker ability.

   ⦿ Can my iNPC have a patronus?

   Presently, we do not have a patronus system for iNPCs and as such iNPCs cannot have listed patronus forms. The exception is iNPCs that have taken the Corporeal Patronus Messenger ability. When applying for the ability, please include your proposed corporeal patronus form and we will list it in your trunk. You will then be able to freely discuss the details in RP.

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   iNPCs can apply for a corporeal patronus - link.

   ⦿ Can my iNPC be an animagus?

   Presently, we do not have an animagus system for iNPCs.

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   iNPCs can apply for animagus - link.

7. Removed: iNPCs don't have access to the following abilities: Components, Prodigal Charms Learner, Prodigal Potions Learner, Prodigal DADA Learner, Prodigal Transfiguration Learner, Restricted Charms Section, Restricted Potions Section, Restricted DADA Section, Restricted Transfiguration Section

Yes, you can have a pet which serves as an NPC that you control. You must go through the system and be approved for a pet (you can see them in a player's profile) in order to have a pet with you at school. Yes, you can have pets at home without applying, but following the steps below is necessary to bring any pet to school.

To purchase a pet you need to do 6 5 things:

1. You need to create a NEW thread in the Magical Menagerie tagged [Pet] with a topic title of your choice.
2. You need to write a post that is at least 400 words where you pick out, find or are gifted your pet. 
   
   
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   You can roleplay the shop keeper in the Magical Menagerie and simply purchase the pet, the shop is simply run by an old couple with smiling faces and white hair. They are kind and funny, they are not creepy or cruel and they want each student to find the perfect animal to love. Ernest Witticker is about six feet tall with broad shoulders and a bit of a pot belly. He wears a pair of wire framed glasses and is usually seen wearing a flannel checkered shirt, a pair of blue jeans and a brimmed hat. While clean, he does not shave daily so he usually has some whiskers on his face. His wife, Anita Witticker is about a foot shorter, standing at five feet tall. Some first year students are taller than her in fact. She often wears floral dresses and smells like sugar cookies. In fact, that is because she often offers them to children as a treat if they have been well-behaved. She has short white hair that is curled and nicely styled and usually wears some make-up but nothing too noticeable, just enough to show she cares what she looks like. 
   
   While both are nice and friendly, neither of them are push-overs, nor are either of them muggles. Both of them are graduates of the Durmstrang Institute and capable wizards in their own right despite their age. If you attempt to vandalize, bully or steal a pet, they will not only notice but you will be regretting your trip to their quaint little shop for some time.
3. You must provide us with a WORD COUNT at the end of your post.
4. You must fill out the following form and post this form at the end of your post in this thread:
   
   

   Link to your RP Thread
   What animal do you wish to purchase?
   What do you want to name it?
   Is this a boy or a girl?
   What is your pet's date of birth?

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   [quote][b]Link to your RP Thread[/b]
   [b]What animal do you wish to purchase?[/b]
   [b]What do you want to name it?[/b]
   [b]Is this a boy or a girl?[/b]
   [b]What is your pet's date of birth?[/b][/quote]
   

5. You must have the galleons to purchase the pet because we will be manually extracting this.
   Note: the galleons you have on hand and your total worth (money and items) are different things. One if the amount of money that you have and the other (as it says directly below total worth) is the money you have on hand and the value of any items that you own. So if you own 10 galleons worth of candy from the shop and have 5 galleons, your amount on hand would be 5 galleons and your total worth would be 15.
6. After you have done all of this, please owl a Head of House (you can contact all of the Head of House even) so that they can give you your pet. Once they give you your pet, they will document in your thread that they have done so. [Please include a link to your thread in your owl]

F.A.Q.

Can you have more than 1 pet?

No, you can only have 1 pet.

I do not like my present pet, can I get a refund?

No, sadly your pet has now run away. You get no refunds for run away pets.

Can my pet die?

Of old age like nature intended. We are not murdering pets here, we have a site rating.

I do not like my present pet, can I get a new one?

Yes, but you have to pay the full price and complete the necessary RP. This would replace your previous pet. Again, you can only have 1 pet.

Can I give my pet away to my friend?

No.

Can I change the information on my pet. As in I have the same animal, but new name, date of birth, gender, etc.?

If you buy the pet again and do another RP, sure.

I have won a pet as part of being a Top 3 earner. What do I do now?

First and foremost, congrats! Secondly, just write out your roleplay for the pet and reach out to a HOH or myself. They will give you the pet of your choice. If you already have a pet that you bought normally, you can have this pet replace them. If you already have a pet and want to "give" this new pet prize away to a friend, just clearly communicate that with us and we will ask them to contact us when they complete their roleplay.

So I have to RP buying a pet in the shop?

No, but that is the most obvious choice. You can roleplay buying a pet in the shop, or just be here getting supplies (like food or a bowl) and just "think back" to when you really got the pet. Maybe it was a gift from your parents, it was a stray you picked up, a wild animal you tamed, etc. The only ask we have of you is that you do not describe maltreatment, neglect or abuse done to your animal because it goes against our rating and frankly we do not want to read it. Some players will RP obtaining their pet at home, in Hogsmeade, in their home country, etc. There is no wrong start, this is your story.

iNPC Usergroup Color Updates

To ensure a unique identity for students outside of Hogwarts, we are discussing iNPC colors among the iNPC players. All members (On your iNPC account) will notice a new forum area, inside you will find a thread for nominating group colors. Link

If you cannot access this thread, you should try on your registered iNPC account because those are the accounts that have access to this thread. Nominations will last for a few days and will be followed by a vote.