the priniciples and regulations of this world are dictated here. take a look and be sure to read them, as they do provide a knowledge of our world that's needed for survival in it. be careful and watchful, and look out for a few little key words.

a god returned from banishment, a rebellion on the uprise, a race against time, a forbidden act. this is today, this is what we face. can you handle it? find a few allies to call friends, defend who or what you will, and join the struggle for survival.

our world is a magnificent one, our world is a wondrous one, our world is a dangerous one, and our world is a mysterious one. from which of it's stories shall you read from today? a tragic one, a lovely one, a horrific one?

if you're new to this particular type of storyline, and don't have too much knowledge of the site, it is strongly recommended that you read through the contents inside here. it'll save you from confusion and frustration through the character making process, and even role playing.

looking to join this world in all of it's power and glory? submit an application here and await the judgment of an appropriate figure. stick to the out of character boards and stray from the in character ones until you're approved.

do you want to play one of the main characters of the prelude plots? one of the gods, perhaps? or maybe a war general? be sure to check the board for open auditions and the like - you never know, the characters inside might be just your type.

is there a particular position or rank of a certain realm's army that you would like to snag? or perhaps you want to get in a reserve a spot for a strong character. or maybe you just want to get in that face claim so that no one else takes your character's image? well, this is the place to do any of those things and more.

inside are the 'inhabitants' of prelude. friend and foe, the cunning and deceptive, the power hungry and the peaceful, and the higher ups. once a character application is approved, it will be moved here to the appropriate sub-board according to race.

whether it's just because you're bored, craving character-popularity or the type of obsessive compulsive person to just want to do these sorts of things, pull out some creativity and make a relationship chart for your character, and then post it here.

do you feel the need to take control and search out some help for character development? or maybe you just can't seem to get a hold of the perfect mate for your character by just asking friends? whether you're searching for friends and enemies, or lovers and family, this place can lend a big hand in helping you with it all.

if you feel like conjuring up a chart like timeline for what threads your character has been in, will be in and is in - this is the place for it. character timelines can be pretty handy for keeping track of threads you're in, and to dig up the ones you have been in. it also makes it easier and faster for people to seek out open threads to join, and posts by specific people.

the kingdom of edil-amandrah is a magnificent sight; something said to be beyond beauty. as if it were something from a dream, the kingdom is seemingly a picture of white perfection. past the white stone gates that border the palace, is a place that can only be described as surreal. some have often noted that the kingdom is much like a replica of 'heaven', even. amanterate is one of the oldest and most sacred of the kingdoms in all three realms. within the walls of amanterate, hidden by an ancient power so deep, are the very scrolls of time. the scrolls that are believed to hold every single piece of information there is to know about the three realms. appointed as gaurdian of the archives, nikoleas urau stands in the powerful position as keeper of the archives; given the title as the most knowledgeable scholar throughout all of the realms, and beyond this world. the only beings permitted to entering these archives are the gods themselves, and very select people under strict supervision.amanterate is the meeting place of the gods when they should so decide to call counsel; it is deemed thus because of the order and safety that it upholds. the god of edil-amandrah, juudas, chooses to reside in the kingdom.

eihaer is a place that isn't quite normal, but it isn't like something out of a fairytale, either. it is a city that is most certainly not as grand as the amanterate, but it is however a place that one must certainly visit at least once in their lifetime. located on the coastal line of a vast sea of ocea, eihaer is an indutrious city where most all inhabitants of edil-amandrah choose to live. it is a city famous for its food - especially seafood - and its trades. the structural design of the city is mainly kept to one level, and is predominately made out of a sand-like, white stone that can actually withstand the worst of coastal whether - better than any other stone. the over all appearance of the city is always tidy and neat, and the atmosphere is bustling with life. the smell of sea salt linger throughout it.

ithnaru has been seen as the kingdom of all. it holds no specific race to it, nor does it have a particular point of view on things. it is neither light or dark, and nor is it neutral. instead, it is something on a fine line crossed between all three. ithnaru is a kingdom situation in the furthest regions of the north west forests in taravehan. hidden within the thick foliage, the only people able to gain access to it without escort are the beings whom are native to the forests of taravehan. and even then, some of those have difficultly. the forest is said to be a mythical thing that protects the kingdom and the inhabitants it is home to. the kingdom, out of all three in the realms, is the most peaceful. it is neither scholarly, or war thirsty. it does not train killers and nor does it train future philosophers and democrats. ithnaru is that of a peaceful place to reside in; it is a vast kingdom, which stretches over the forest for miles. no stone was used to make it. ithnaru is a kingdom entirely made out of nature; with a deep magic used behind it to ensure the structure safety of it. the kingdom is scattered throughout purposely hollowed and carved trees. it is is the least technologically advanced kigndoms out of all. taravehan's god, korvahn, decides not to reside within his kingdom, unlike the other gods. in his place, the main figure of ithnaru in his absence is the demi-god, talua, his sister. ithnaru over all is truly a wondrous sight to see.

over a vast lake that stretches for hectares, pellanoir is known as the city floating on water. and indeed, it could be looked at as such. however, it is actually a series of cleverly designed architectural structure (with, of course, just a little bit of magic thrown into its creation). pellanoir is a sight withing itself, although perhaps not as wondrous as ithnaru. but it is definitely a very mythical looking place. it isn't too hard to find the city itself, as it's not too far into a fairly spacious forested area. following an obvious path, one could easily enter it. pellanoir is still, however, protected by a handful of well trained soldiers - as since they are the neutral realm, they are also the first whom would be attacked. the security is seemingly relaxed, however. not many high officials live in the city, as they are mostly all in ithnaru. the majority of the civilization in pellanoir are soldiers and normal, everyday civilians - whom are typically of all races.

zverani is known as the kingdom of war. it is a place where strength, power and your ability to kill and fight are what people judge you on. it is not really a place where one resides in to live out their life, but a place of warriors. zverani is more or less the head post for the armies of ekzon-ra, the military district. it is a rough place in which only the toughest can survive in. if you cannot protect yourself, then you had better stay away from the kingdom, or keep your head down low when traveling through it. the kingdom is based in the very middle of ekzon-ra; on a vast wasteland of orange seas of sand. while it is such a remote kingdom, zverani is the most modern looking of the realms. incorporating available technology and constantly being 'updated' architecturally. despite this, zverani is one of the most unappealing looking of all the kingdoms, and even the cities. it is dark, musty and almost unbearably hot. only true naoi, natives of ekzon-ra, can handle the conditions of zverani well. the kingdom itself has extremely tight security that is never relaxed, and guards are always on duty. the only race prominent in zverani are the naoi. aradi do inhabit it, but very rarely and very scarcely. the only malaki and metamorphi to step foot inside the kingdom are government officials and political parties. the god of ekzon-ra, lucivar, originally had the kingdom made for himself as a home away from the original kingdom of ekzon-ra, after decades it also took the role as the base headquaters for the armies of ekzon-ra. when lucivar's parents had a fight, however, maakri (the original kingdom of ekzon-ra) was destroyed, and zverani inherited the title of ekzon-ra's kingdom.

askaavi is the largest populated place in all of ekzon-ra. it is a desert oasis, of sorts, located deep withing the heart of ekzon-ra, a months travel by foot from the kingdom of ekzon-ra, zverani. the city looks rather average, despite being labeled as an oasis; it is the furthest thing from normal. askaavi is a devastatingly hot place, and its inhabitants are known to wear long robes and clothing that shields their skin from the sun, which would most certainly burn anyone within a few minutes of exposure. at night, the temperature of askaavi drops dramatically, and it becomes either pleasantly cool or freezing. the natives of ekzon-ra, like with zverani, are typically best suited to live in askaavi, as by nature they are a tough race. the city hasn't for the nicest atmosphere when foreigners are around, and certain areas of the city are also hostile towards each other. although not so much as zverani, askaavi is a fairly rough place, and foreigners are advised to be cautious.

after the great war, the kingdom of azrazel was reduced to pitiful ruins in the heart of shadows, mist and mysteriousness. it is, however, the only actual thing left in the entire realm of azrazel. the rest is a devastating nothingness; only dirt left on a flat, unnaturally leveled terrain, in which nothing has grown for centuries. nazura itself is a deserted place, save for strange beats and dark creatures. it is stuck in a twilight that is forever; the perfect balance between light and darkness. nazura is a place that parents use to frighten their children into obeying them; it is a place which nightmares are plagued by, and it is a place which no one wishes to enter. save, of course, the few of what's left of nazura's native inhabitants - the daemi race. they are few, indeed, and are scarce ever seen every twenty or so years. they never rebuilt their kingdom, and they didn't try to help the dying realm. for what use was it, if they had not a god; if they had not sien, their creator, their master? as of recent, there has been talk of activity happening within nazura, and it is warned for people not to tread here, for if so, they do it at their own risk.

introductions are a great way to get a warm welcome to the forum and start meeting people and gaining some new pals. whether you just give us a quick, "hello, my name is Steve," or a full blown out life story, this is one of those key boards to post in.

if you're being forced (or, maybe willingly) to go on a school camp, or your going away on holiday while work is giving you a break, or perhaps you're going on hiatus, tell us here if you want to keep your account safe and all. or, if you unfortunately going to be leaving us, it would be nice if you could post in here, as well.

whether you want to start a random, spam filled thread or have a discussion on a particular top, this is the place for that - and more! it's basically the board for all conversations members would like to have with fellow members. you can start polls, friendly debates, and talk about what's happening in character and storywise on prelude.

we've all got to admit, forum gaming can be pretty addictive; despite any pointlessness or time wasting. there's something about the thought of gaining post counts just by posting in silly little threads for amusement, right? so start up a game or feed another, have some fun and get frustrated at the person who posted the second before you did. remember to have fun, as well!

are you in need of a signature or some type of graphic for the site? maybe you would like someone to do you a favor, and make you a custom relationship chart for your character? whichever the service is, the corner store generally has people willing to help with all. so post in the appropriate sections and follow forms provided, and you should receive a result in no time.

are you having some trouble with a particular aspect of the board? maybe you don't understand a few things about the races, or perhaps you're a little confused about something in the plot or prelude histories? whatever the problem is, please don't hesitate to post for help in here, and one of the staff members will get back to you asap.

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