𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝...,
In those two years, the world itself has now moved on from the actions of the Goblin uprising and the sudden death of the old Professor Eleazar Fig and his 5th year apprentice.

Since then, the old headmaster has now seemed to move up in the grand world of wizarding politics, the newly elected Phineas Nigellus Black now sits as the current Minister of Magic. Many within the blood-purist camps see this as a great sign for the old ways to be brought back. A firm foot down on muggle leniency. Others see this as just a strict popularity show, a man who has little spine afraid to make the challenging choices.

In any regard, questions have still been swept under the rug and left unanswered. How did the goblins gain such power those years ago? What truly caused those two deaths in Hogwarts? Why does it seem that nobody truly wishes to remember or speak about the truth? May it be that other secrets are left intertwining with the bigger picture? Or possibly, those whom had been involved before just wish to move on with their lives, enjoy their final year with the school and hope they may yet pass their N.E.W.T.S.

As a new year begins in Hogwarts, once more students, faculty, and those living within the wizarding world hope that this will be yet another long period of peace. Yet... there is always something lurking in the shadows....

All it needs is the right moment to strike.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟖𝟗𝟒
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a 19+ semi-literate server taking place after the games.


* pick from either canon characters from the Hogwarts Legacy Games, or create your own OC for the world. Including students, professors, Aurors, civilians, etc!

* a living world that expands outside of Hogwarts itself

* A community of people all driven to the goal of a drama free, non clique environment. Everyone is welcome!

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧…

⸺ 🌙 ﹐ 𝐵𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑦𝑠𝑠 . . .
The world is changing. The ground shakes with fury. The planet cracks and bleeds. A contamination is changing people into monsters never seen before.. and killing those too weak to handle the transformation.

1700 Tensions between nations have been forced into temporary stability due to the lethal shift of their world. The contamination zone. It's controlled in Zenoia, but that doesn't make it any less formidable. People who wander into the abyss are rarely the same. Infected people die within six months, or transform into monsters. Black ooze infects the waters, the land tainted by its corruption. For now, it's controlled. The possibility of it spreading is an unfortunate reality the nations must face.

𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺 .ᐟ
ㄑ 𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐍 : The coastal dwellers. A kingdom that's split between an underwater world and a rainforest.

ㄑ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍 : A nation recovering from years of constant crime, finally returning to some sense of normalcy under a new leader.

ㄑ 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐀 : The nation of science. A constantly progressing kingdom under experimentation and evolution.

ㄑ 𝐙𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐀 : Nation of the abyss's origin. They constantly battle to keep the contamination regulated.

𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬𝑺 .ᐟ
ㄑ 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐘 : A server with set literacy standards to encourage more immersive writing.

ㄑ 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 : Become a member of the black hounds, aid in the concealment of the abyss, or be a simple businessperson. Whatever you choose can potentially influence the world around you.

ㄑ 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 : Choose from 21 different races, or mix them to make a half-breed.

𝑾𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑾𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑫
18+ mature themes . semi-lit - lit writing . open world RP . mature depictions of war, decay, corruption, survival.

"Thrown into a new world that is truly lawless, what would you do?"

𝖂𝖊𝖑𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖊 𝖙𝖔 𝕷𝖎𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖍'𝖘 𝕾𝖑𝖊𝖆𝖟𝖞 𝕾𝖕𝖊𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖞!!

What are we?
> We are a small, tight-knit, RP-driven 21+ community based on a flexible lore. Here, you are free to create your character(s), walk your own path(s), and build meaningful relationships with everyone else within the speakeasy. If that sounds good to you, do come in and have a look!

🗺️ What we offer as a community server:
> A highly moderated environment.
> Distinct SFW and NSFW areas to hang out.
> Drama-free. LGBTQ+ friendly. Kink-positive.
> Simple, multi-level verification system. We accept Ripple verification.
> Open to Partnership!!

🪶What we offer as a roleplay server:
> All levels of writing experiences and styles.
> Secret server Lore and RP channels.
> IC and OOC anonymous RP spaces.
> Regular writing contests and RP events.
> A budding D&D subcategory - GMs welcome!

Join us for our upcoming limited time WINTER Event! Win in server prizes, and a chance at disboard cosmetics, and/or gift cards!

Welcome to Estate Ero, a super-active in-server ERP destination! After making an OC, you will quickly find matches for SFW/NSFW RP, as well as potential long-term RP partners! We welcome members excited to roleplay, regardless of experience, with ANY ADULT character you can imagine. There are always requests up waiting just for you or people to pair with, meaning fun and lewd times are right around the corner~♡

⚡ No invasive ID verification required!
💟100s of ACTIVE public RP channels - come see for yourself!
⭐ ERP activity leveling system, recognizing Estate [VIP]s weekly
🔪 Adult moderation means no horny-chat, no creeps, no IRL oversharing
💜 5 Character slots on join, growing list of active bios
🖊️ Many novella/literate writers, but all welcome!

(Be sure to mention an admin immediately after joining the server so that you can get assisted with joining the RP series!)

Welcome to caerulElimo, the unique long-term multi-fandom roleplay series. With the series now officially over 11 years old, it is one of the longest running English roleplays! If you ever wanted to join a long-term roleplay adventure where almost any kind of fandom is welcomed and included, this is the place. Join a tight-knit community of roleplayers for all kinds of roleplay, mainly focused on adventuring through the planet of caerulElimo to save it from the corruption of the nefarious Novas. Create your own OC, make it uniquely yours, and join a growing community of roleplayers! If you think you've got what it takes, you could join the main story full-time. Drama will unfold, conflicts will occur, and challenges will be conquered...will you be able to save the world from the Novas? We hope you have a wonderful time at caerulElimo!

Numerous fandoms are welcomed which includes but is not limited to:
- My Little Pony
- Pokemon, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, etc.
- Splatoon
- Undertale, Deltarune, Undertale Yellow, etc.
- Sonic
- Mario
- OSC (Object Show Community)
- Digimon
- Disney
- Minecraft
- Terraria
- and so much more!

Server features and highlights:
- Long running active roleplay series
- Tight-knit LGBTQ+ supportive community
- Multifandom
- Tupperbox and other roleplay bots
- Descriptive and detailed roleplayers
- SFW Server
- Support for other channels such as sharing your artwork, your other contributions, etc.
- And more!

Fractured Frontiers is the definitive sci-fi map gaming experience, that takes place in the far-flung outer region of the Nomarian Expanse and it's sister region, the Crescent Spur. Once ruled over by the Most Serene Kingdom of Nomaria and the Holy League of Confederated Stars, both regions have since been plunged into the grips of a deadly civil war. You start out as a minor faction, battling amongst giants to establish yourself across the stars as a legitimate force amidst the chaos. Whether you intend to claim the throne and the Obsidian Hand for yourself, wish only to cement your independence or fight to achieve some other goal, your future is naught but your own.

What we offer:
A New Region!
Fractured Frontiers has been running strong for the last three months. Now with an entirely new expansion of the map, now is the best time to join!

Committed GMs
All of Fractured Frontier's experienced GMs are Non-players and Non-AI, ensuring you get the most authentic and fair experience possible.

Private Actions
All Player Actions are submitted in private channels, ensuring a complete lack of meta-gaming

A Unique Setting
Experience the highs and lows of interstellar conflict, aided by a custom and entirely original map & lore! There are no planned resets, so all of your actions have long-lasting and permanent consequences.

(18+ server, NSFW)
Following an event that forced all humans out, the Tesou region was conquered by its Pokémon population. Now, many Pokémon live in a civilisation not much unlike that of the humans before them, though many others remain secluded in wilderness. It's a land of unfettered opportunity—what should a 'mon make of it?~

🔥 Plenty of unique Pokémon to interact with!
☀️ Primarily feral-oriented RP of mid-high literacy, but partners of all RP experience levels welcome!
🌊 A wide selection of RP channels for a variety of settings - whatever suits your needs!
🏖️ An active team of mods who're always happy to help, and take suggestions!
💫 A server-exclusive custom bot for character submission management!
🧡 A welcoming community that's always happy to see new faces!

Come on and join today, we'd love to see you!

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒
If you can't stare down the Devil or face the monster under your bed, turn back now. This is war.

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𝐃𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒?
The Veil is shattering. Nightmares threaten to slip through its fractures. They might already be here, hunting. Some choose to stand against them. Others fear the inevitable. Whether you are just learning to command the use of magic or taking up arms with your fellow Veilguard against the Darkness's horrors, your presence matters. Your skills are desperately needed. Without you, the last hope for the Veil might fall.

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄?
The Veilreach Archives is a 21+ DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY ROLEPLAY set in the realm of Veilreach, a protective boundary suspended between countless worlds and the unfathomable terrors of the Devouring Darkness. Magic, known as Resonance, flows through all things. Those that know how to wield it are Resonants, and those who defend what's left of the Veil are known as the Veilguard.

Come wander the ancient halls of the Veilreach Academy.
Become a Scholar who chases forbidden truths.
Venture to Earth to safeguard the new Resonants.
Combat the Darkness as it claws at Veilreach's edges.
Everyone has a part to play in protecting the Veil.
Your decision will shape Veilreach's destiny.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑?
···✦ A mature, communicative, and welcoming 21+ community
···✦ Dark Academia Fantasy with Eldritch Horrors
···✦ Literate writing environment (250 word minimum)
···✦ A wide range of available roles, playable magic, factions, and potential worlds to discover
···✦ Server-wide events, quests, and major plotlines for those who crave adventure
···✦ Simple, quieter plotlines for those who prefer personal storylines. All paths matter here.

Welcome to Smash Brothers: Culmination of Universes!

This is a server dedicated for individuals from all over to write some of their favorite Video Game, Comic Book, Anime Media characters in the setting of a Tropical Island Resort!

We are a tightly knitted community that's always has our doors open for new members!

Age Verification is required, but it's very short, simple, and easy to do!

We also have the following available in our server:
- Full Support from Culmination's Staff Team & Community.
- Socialization amongst members!
- Story Based Roleplay, Quests, and Shipping!
- Game Nights & Movie Nights!
- An In-Character Social Media Platform!
- And Much-Much More!

If you enjoy writing canon characters from various forms of media, then this is the place for you! Come join us for a lifetime of fun, on the sandy coast, the crystalline waters, and make those encounters of fantasy into an unforgettable novel of fiction!

18+ Sᴇʀᴠᴇʀ, ɴᴏ NSFW --- Sᴛᴀғғ Wᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ!
Set within the universe of Zenless Zone Zero, this server aims to have a more grounded setting in order to work alongside the Canon presented while allowing our writers - both new and old - creative freedom for their own characters while still staying within the bounds set by Canon! With simple templates, orderly channels, and helpful staff, we can help even people new to the ZZZ series get a character up and running!

We allow writers to claim Canon characters, and as implied previously, OCs! While the server allows its writers to chase after plots of their own making, there IS an established endgame for an overarching, server-wide plot that allows anyone to contribute to the story. While the canon story for ZZZ's plot continues, characters new and old will uncover a dangerous plot that endangers the remnants of humanity at large. While the threat of the Exaltists presented in canon have thrust them into the limelight, a separate section of that faction move in the shadows, conducting experiments concerning the very nature of Hollows and Ethereal themselves. Their ultimate goal? To find the reasons Hollows form and force it into the world beyond them, acting as a catalyst for more of the Hollows to spawn and consume what remains of humanity in order to bring about the Age of Hollows. It's up to our writers to stop these Exaltists from finding and laying claim to the Hollow Heart.

This server is for finding furry friends!

Includes:
Active community
games
Hidden NSFW
Fun bots
More!

# ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧Welcome to Lost in Worlds✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧

Want a fun story driven rp server? One where you actually matter and affect the plot? Well Lost in Worlds might be for you!

-★This is a 18+ server★-

## About us and what we offer!
✧-┊This is a high fantasy based server with intensive lore, multiple kingdoms and countries to explore.
✧-┊Good for intensive writing with cool plots and lore while also being able to offer casual rp!
✧-┊We offer a safe place to be creative to your hearts contents, rather that be casual rp, spicy erp, or intense crp!
✧-┊Be a leader of a kingdom to further the story or a simple petty thief that accidently bit off more than you can chew!
✧-┊We don't judge here, be a lurker, a gamer, chatter or writer you'll have a place in this server!
✧-┊Age verification and self roles as well as leveling perks to gain more privileges and character slots
✧-┊Game nights, movie nights and other fun stuff to dive into and be apart of a new community

✧Come join and build this world with us to create something wonderful! Write your own story!✧

https://discord.gg/ksCTrdRz

Are you a passionate roleplayer searching for the perfect writing partner or an engaging group story? Look no further! The RP Constellation is your space-themed hub dedicated to connecting writers, fostering creativity, and building lasting stories.

What We Offer:
- Forum channels for one-on-one RP ads – find your ideal partner and story, and utilize tags for quick filtering,
- Group RP ad space to promote and discover collaborative worlds,
- Channels focused on improving your writing – from advice to peer feedback,
- Areas to share media, memes, and have fun beyond writing,
- A warm, tight-knit 21+ community of fellow writers and creatives,
- Welcoming, friendly staff always ready to help and support you,
- Recently founded! Come help us grow our community!

Whether you're new to roleplay or a seasoned storyteller, The RP Constellation is a place to connect, grow, and write with those with shared interests.

Join us today and see where your story takes you!

The lively void we know as the Multiverse, such a vast place. Even us higher-dimensional beings have not catalogued all of existence to designate the Omniverse.

Each universe is linked together by the traversal of the Beyonders: vastly powerful dimensional travelers who sit above the gods despite lacking creation powers, treating existence as if it were one big game.

In the interstice between universes, you find yourself pulled from your home dimension with no apparent way back. Shall you make yourself a new home and be indifferent to the grand scheme of things, or will you give it your all to trace down your home universe, or you might rather unite the universes against the interdimensional tyrants' twisted torturous games... or perhaps, your heart wishes to ascend beyond the Beyonders?

Our server features:
- The ability to submit more than one version of the same canon character. Your favorite character is already claimed? No problem! Just make up an alternate universe/timeline version, or write another profile in your own words, and put a number designation on them!
- Say, it's a multiverse after all, why not explore how would Mario react if he meets Mario?
- What if Goku and Superman team up against the primordial evils lurking in the void beyond?
- May you interpret what a fight between Sephiroth and Darth Vader would be like?
- How would things transpire if Jake the Dog and Satoru Gojo allied against all odds? (Yes, this actually happened in the RP).
- A current amount of 8 original universes from a single mind in a heavily WIP stage, to be fleshed out in the coming years!
- An ever-expanding multiverse, into which you can import your own universes, and pull them out when leaving the place.

**DC COMICS: BRAND NEW DAY**

For the first time, perhaps ever. The earth has known peace, as the Justice League has yet again successfully defended the earth. Exactly as they have done time and time again. Yet, far beyond the reaches of the naked eye. A new evil lurks. As the heroes celebrate their victory, they must also be prepared for this new threat. What is that threat? Will the heroes be able to vanquish yet another foe? Join us in finding out

**WHAT WE OFFER**

A 17+ community,

A safe space free of any sort of discrimination,

Freedom to express your ideas in regards to scenes, characters, and plots,

Both role play and server events,

A staff that is more than willing to help you along the way,

**SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?**

**WRITE YOUR OWN DESTINY IN DC COMICS: BRAND NEW DAY TODAY**

Africa.
One of the harshest, most diverse, ever-changing climates of the world.
Nestled deep in the spaces between lies the Secret Savannah.
A parallel paradise built by the land itself.

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Our Lore
At first lions ruled over herbivores, they were the only predators.
Suddenly hyena, wild dogs, and other hunters appeared.
The pompous lions tore the new predators apart with no mercy, claiming they were 'True Kings' of all.
Devastated, the land sent ferocious storms to hasten the Kiburi Pride.
After losing too many lives the lions retreated back from whence they came.
With the damage done, animals of all species had no choice but to band together.
Spreading the message of peace, they became the Iferi.

With the storms having subsided, the Kiburi lions are in the midst of deciding the savannah's fate.

Will they hold onto their power, or will the Savannah fight back?

You Decide.

꧁༺ __༻꧂


⋆.˚ ¤ 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚎 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛 ¤ ˚.⋆
✮ A 100% community-led plot.
✮ Multi-Species Animal roleplay
✮ LGBTQ Inclusive Community
✮ Lots of Channels to RP in
✮ Beginner Friendly Dice Based Combat
✮ Plenty of High Ranks Available for Active Members
✮ Activity Based Server Economy & Perks!


Fulfill your dreams of being a:
Lion, Jackal, Hyena, Serval,
AWD, Fennec Fox, Zebra, Hippo,
Warthog and so much more!

꧁༻꧂


The Secret Savannah awaits you!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐬 💎
18+ 𐄁 new york city 𐄁 literate 𐄁 upper class elite 𐄁 family dynasties 𐄁 ocs only 𐄁 character-driven 𐄁 sandbox 𐄁 world-building 𐄁 modern 𐄁 realistic 𐄁 slice of life 𐄁 strictly sfw 𐄁 age-gated

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✧. ┊Welcome to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐬, a 𝗆𝗈𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗇 day city roleplay server.
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic cities, The Heirs explores 𝗇𝖾𝗉𝗈𝗍𝗂𝗌𝗆, 𝗐𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗍𝗁, & 𝗂𝗇𝗁𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 in today’s fast-paced professional world. Whether you're postgrad with an ambitious idea, the black sheep of a corporate dynasty, or the only child of a billion-dollar family fortune, you are shaping your family's name and legacy!

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💎 𝖠𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 & growing since May '25.
💎 All writers & characters are 𝟣𝟪+. Writing sample & 𝖺𝗀𝖾-𝗀𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 entry.
💎 Character submission ensures descriptive, 𝗅𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗍𝖾, & passionate writers.
💎 Responsive & 𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗅𝗒 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝖿𝖿 turnaround. 𝖫𝖦𝖡𝖳𝖰𝖨𝖠+ & 𝖡𝖨𝖯𝖮𝖢 friendly.
💎 Simple New York City lore, intricate 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋-𝖽𝗋𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗇 stories.
💎 1x1 writing, & bi-weekly group writing options in member hosted events.
💎 50+ roleplay channels including 𝗌𝗈𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝗆𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖺, custom businesses, & Manhattan districts.
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Opened on 5/3/2024
A friendly and welcoming '18+ ONLY' server for people interested in cyber wrestling/ wrestling roleplay. We are a chill community of people who like do some wrestling roleplay and meet new people! 1000+ Complete matches & counting

→ Channels: Introductions, roles, and a challenge room to help find compatible partners.
→ General chat, Meme, and gaming channels to help you hangout with the community & talk about anything.
→ Match rooms available for public matches.
→ Media channels with pics/videos and art-works to browse or contribute to.
→ Quickly meet people with similar interests, jump into matches instantly without having to wait for cards.

Join the community, follow the rules and have fun!

The Roleplayer's Directory is here to help connect roleplayers and those passionate about roleplay.
- Be that for 1v1 or group roleplay.
- Play-by-post or Table top style roleplays.
- Those who provide supporting content for roleplays.
We are here to connect all types of roleplayers to all types of games.

What we offer:
- All advertisements done in forum format, so advertisers can add to and update their ads.
- Bumping every 2 hours.
- Various aged spaces, ( to keep minors and adults separate )
- Optional verified 18+ spaces where verification is done by two means, Human (admin) Or Automated 18+ verification system with Ageify. (bot)
- Partnerships in forum format with announcement channel.
- Friendly and engaging staff that are all adults.
- Perks for those who support the community by being active or Nitro boosts.

Join us today and help us build an awesome Roleplaying community!

The Storytellers
Come tell a story with us!

We’re an advance lit, 3rd POV, past tense, play-by-post roleplay community. We write together to bring the world of Cityscape to life, one story at a time!

Through collaborative writing, we weave multi-layered plots that stretch across several group style roleplays. All running alongside each other. Creating an intense and lore rich experience.

Our world of Cityscape is an urban, modern fantasy setting, where the majority of the space is a **mega** metropolis. In this urban sprawl you’ll get the chance to tell stories that traverse various sub genres: crime, slice of life, scifi supernatural, romance, paranormal, dark/gritty. Just to name a few.

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🔹 We interview all our roleplayers through a 3-step process. To ensure that everyone gets along, and that our standards are maintained.
This will have you interacting with the community, joining our event roleplay, and creating a character.

Our current event roleplay: Moonlit - Starting the new year off with a bang!

It’s been years since the criminal underground was under one ruler. Consequently, a power vacuum formed. Various players have begun to move, and things have started to shake up. In the mix, a series of bombings have happened all across Cityscape Proper.
In the days leading up to NYE the old criminal king sent out invitations to ring in the new year at his establishment, Moonlit! The only neutral ground in all of Cityscape. He hasn’t done this in years!
Do you accept his invitation?!

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Why should you come join us?

- We are an 18+ community - most of us in our 30s
- A member base that is consistent in both activity and communication.
- Roleplays that have been active for years. We have stood the test of time.
- Our roots take us all the back to 2004. We have now been on discord since 2017!

This is KTE. Welcome.

Simply put, the process is simple: come on in, drop your character in, give them a story, and push them into the madness (depending on who you interact with).

This isn't focused on a specific fandom, but you'll see some common themes when you look around. Just focus on having fun and tolerating some rough edges; this is newly released to the public.