October 11, 2024 Something is happening in the Scorched Wilds. There is a battle raging between a familiar force and an unfamiliar one. What will you do? Help or hinder?
October 1, 2024 Spooky things are happening as the afterlife start walking among the living once again.
September 30, 2024 Louve Dieudonné manages to keep Wolfbron Bluffs in the family. What will happen between the Bluffs and the otherwise peaceful pride of Lorien Plains?
September 20, 2024 Ilarion Rurik challenges for Wolfbron, will the Dieudonné lead pride fall?
September 8, 2024War broke out once again in the Lagoon when a wedding had some uninvited guest arrive. The war results in the most death matches the island has seen at once. The Summit was challenged by Brighid with Talisa answering the call. After many years of the Summit have the same two leaders, the Summit changes hands. What will this mean for the balance of Amaryllis? A witch hunt has started by Luther and Miaran which seems to be turning things on an island that is full of magic.
August 25, 2024 War broke out in the challenge for the Lagoon after Cassius tries to take the Lagoon from Isla. The Cove remains with Miaran. The leadership of the Mire switches from Sigrún hold to Rike when Luther comes back to take his birthland back. Elephants push into the Rainforest and push out the lions there. Soon after Lucifer lays claim to his birthland and takes over the Rainforest.
June 27, 2024 Conflict and tensions rise as prides come head-to-head with one another across Amaryllis - just as Pyrrha and Cassius take the leap to try and claim (or reclaim) their own thrones.
May 24, 2024 Rulers continue to shift, family strife ensues, and, per usual, tensions seems taunt and always lingering on the horizon.
April 24, 2024 Things are rocky within Amaryllis as the Dieudonne clash result in three deaths and forces a shift in the rulership of Firnen Rainforest. With Caladan Cove freshly overturned as well, what will the consequenecss of these events be?
March 30, 2024 The lull has ended as a long standing family, the Dieudonné, launch death matches against their own. The Plains sees a challenge from a new comer, Aphrodite, and the quite pride is pushed into the spotlight.
March 19, 2024 A momentary lull has overtaken the lands of Amaryllis as its inhabitants attempt to find their footing and rebuild after a string of challenges. How long it will last, however, nobody can be quite sure.
February 11, 2024 The Mire has fallen from the Stärke family and is now held by Luther Rike. The change has stirred but the fighting nature of those on the island. The Brook finds a new leader with Icefang and Isla takes over the Lagoon after a storm pushes out the old leader. Reti finds himself the leader of the Hollows after Alexander is hurt. The Oasis finds a new leader in Léonie who is soon tested by Harou.
January 8, 2024 The snow has finally begun to melt anew, which means that the world is slowly returning to the much-anticipated summer season. With the various holiday activities and the other jests put on by Nafasi also coming to a close, it is safe to say that winter is finally over.
December 5th, 2023 Nafasi had pulled a cruel trick and has sent Amaryllis back into a renewed winter season! But it's not all bad, because the lands will also see a handful of holiday-themed events popping up as a result. To make things more interesting, a wayward trio of travlers have also arrived and are facilitating a mass competition between the prides, bands, and rogues -- formally dubbed the Amaryllis Winter Games.
December 2nd, 2023 The spring air brings forth a number of pride challenges. A familiar challenger for the Cove and the Oasis arrive to try to earn what they want. The new leader of the Lagoon is tested in battle as well. What changes will come from the challenges? Who will remain standing and who will find their world turned upside down?
November 27th, 2023 In a challenge between mother and daughter, the leadership of Wolfbron Bluff changes for the first time in 5 IC years.
November 22nd, 2023 Two death matches, one resurrection, and an almost-war later, the lands find themselves in a constant state of turmoil and calamity. Families have been torn apart and endless blood has been spilt; but how is it all going to end?
November 3rd, 2023 The lands stir violently as a death match rages on between Aeistrios Saxe and Morrigan Greyflood. Observers spill into the pit in droves to witness what will no doubt be a historic battle -- and it is clear that this familial fued is far from over, no matter who wins and who dies.
October 12th, 2023 With winter comes the surge of more pride challenges; Ludivine challenges Ryker for Firnen Rainforest and is victorious in her endeavors, meanwhile an outcropping of maims breaks out on the sidelines. In a shocking turn of events Luther returns to challenge Bruno for Ecrosia Mire, will the former heir prove victorious or has Bruno got what it takes to keep his brother's ambitions at bay? This has undoubtedly shaken things up as Bruno declares war against Andal Oasis and Allies in the process!
October 05, 2024 Check out our Fall update. There are a lot of changes and some fun new things!
October 01, 2024 Halloween has come to Amaryllis in the spring! Check out the Spooky Time Fun we have going on, complete with scavenger hunt and ghostly hauntings! There might even be something going on in the Scorched Wilds, for those brave enough to look.
July 15, 2024 We have released our official summer update/patch. It includes a lot of important information so make sure to read it through!
July 12, 2024 Our summer break is here! Learn more here! It will end on the 26th of July.
July 1, 2024 Our summer break is coming up soon! Learn more here!
June 27, 2024 The June Posting Raffle is coming to a close this weekend, so get your posts and ticket counts in!
May 28, 2024 Our June posting raffle is posted for sign ups! Sign up here. Be sure you vote for your favortie banner! Seasons banner contest voting!
May 23, 2024 The Guidebook has officially been updated with the new trade perks, as per the revamp. Please ensure that you are changing your trades or picking your perks from the pools (if applicable) in this thread.
April 19, 2024 We are entering the next phase of our trade perk revamp and testing with the launch of our soft opening, which includes the new perks going live and changes being able to be made to characters. Please read the thread in its entierty. Additionally, this is a reminder that you have until May 9th to exit your double exp threads!
April 01, 2024 Our Spring Update is a MASSIVE update! New trade perks are annouced, changes to leadership and prides, new ranks, and more! Be sure to read it over! After you are done, be sure to head to member testing to give the new trade perks a test drive!
March 19, 2024 With our site-wide double trade experience event now fully underway, the Admin team would like to bring our official 2024 Site Fundraiser to everyone's attention. We rely on our members to keep the site going, and are offering a wide range of gifts and prizes - please take a look!
February 13, 2024 It is time for our 2024 Community Check In. This survey covers OOC areas, IC areas, and a few other things that staff are looking to gain insight on. This is very important to us so please take the time to answer the questions. You have until March 11th to finish this survery. Once complete, you can claim an item from the shop or 150xp. More details are in the survey.
January 25, 2024 Site update! Please review some changes to the site here.
January 8, 2024 Happy New Year and welcome back from our site-wide break! We're looking forward to picking things back up, and hope that everyone feels refreshed.
December 2, 2023 Fa la la la la, la la la la! It's finally December, and we all know what that means — holiday events, woohoo! We will also be having a site break December 22nd - Jan 5th.
November 28, 2023 We are looking for input on the trade system revamp. Learn more about it and the raffle here!
Summer is in full swing now, with clear skies, warm nights, and ample sunshine! As such, the deserts begin to grow dry, the shores remain a blissful escape, the north is spared with cooling winds, and humidity continues to rise in the jungle. Rain and storms are long forgotten troubles by now, which is both a virtue and a vice during the heat of the season.
All site-based items on Amaryllis are copywritten to the owners. Characters are copywritten and owned by their creators. Amaryllis is currently owned by Ice and Irish.
Themes coded by Dusk. Full credits here.
Welcome to Amaryllis! We are so thankful that you have decided to check out the site, and we hope that you decide to start roleplaying with our wonderful community. Our guidebook is here to help you better understand what makes the site run, our mechanics, and how you can become apart of it. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in Discord, on the forum, or reach out directly to a member of the Staff team.
First Steps
Guidebooks can be overwhelming, and that's okay! As a starting point, here are some of the first things that you should take a look at when thinking about joining:
Read about and join our Discord! This is the main hub for our community, and where you can go to ask questions, get help, or get involved. If you do not use Discord or don't want to join, all of our systems and Staff are available to you through the site itself.
Look through our rules to better understand the foundations of Amaryllis.
Get the creative juices flowing by heading over to our character creation guide! Also familiarize yourself with our lore.
If you have any outstanding questions, see if they are answered in our FAQs, or reach out to a Staff member.
The majority of our other site systems and mechanics can be learned as you go, but we are always here to help you along the way.
Ready To Join?
Members of Amaryllis use separate OOC and IC accounts, and we have a few steps to get them up and running.
The first account you will want to make is your OOC account.
If possible, please use the same name that you have listed in Discord, as this helps members and Staff know who is who.
You will need to fill in the 'Account Type', 'OOC Name', and 'Birth Month/Year' fields; any other information for your OOC account is extra and not mandatory.
All OOC related fields can be found at the bottom of the User CP.
Once you have made your OOC account, you can then make your IC account(s).
Once your first IC character is accepted, your OOC account will be activated automatically. You do not need to audition your OOC account.
To set up your IC account, please see this page of the Guidebook for more information and what needs to be filled out for your character.
Once your IC account has been accepted, you will be given the "member" role in Discord. This will give you access to a variety of other channels, both IC and OOC.
Site Management
Amaryllis is comprised of a big, wide-ranging, and diverse community of people -- given this, there are a lot of things that happen on site, and we are all constantly evolving. The purpose of this guide is to allow for better transparency and staff accountability, so we ask that you keep an open-mind and read through this guide if you have any questions, or interest, in how we handle things here.
Admin Team Structure
Our Admin team is set up a little differently than what you might be used to. The Admin team works as a collective, unified unit -- Amaryllis will always have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 Admins, ensuring that there will never be one, singular person running things on their own.There are a few reasons we are structured this way, including to:
Help spread the workload and prevent burnout;
Keep a balance of perspectives, opinions, ideas, and experiences within the team;
Ensure that no one person has power over the entirety of the Site or the unilateral ability to close it; and
Prevent bias and offer our member-base a well-rounded team.
Admins are also the official owners of Amaryllis, and this ownership is shared equally amongst the Admin team.
All members of the Admin team have different strengths and weaknesses, and we use these differences to support, assist, and learn from one another. We may take on different roles or responsibilities at times, but no site decisions is made without an Admin discussion and vote.
All members of the Admin team are to be viewed as equals; no one is above the other on the team, we all have an equal voice, and we all work closely together to make decisions. The Admin team always has the final say on changes that do, or do not, happen on Amaryllis, but frequently pool input, ideas, and place high value on the voices of the rest of Staff.
All issues, problems, suggestions, and other things are shared amongst the Admin team. When one Admin posts something, reaches out to a member, or makes a change, it should be seen as the entire Admin team speaking through them, as a collective.
Amaryllis Admins are always expected to prioritize being open-minded, encouraging open and honest communication (between themselves, Staff, and members alike), avoiding personal bias, being perceptive to feedback and suggestions, respecting all members of the Amaryllis community, and always acting with integrity.
Staff Expectations
Without Amaryllis' Staff, nothing we do here would be possible. They are what keeps things moving, provide much-needed support and assistance, and should see themselves as role-models for the rest of the community. We want to stress, however, that being Staff is a volunteer position. The Staff of Amaryllis are always to be treated with respect, and are given breathing room in order to flourish, maintain balance, and take breaks where needed.
Sr.Staff Team: The Sr.Staff Team works closely with Admins to keep the site running, perform maintenance, enforce the rules, and help make changes to site mechanics. They are also expected to help oversee the remainder of the Staff team, provide assistance when needed, and be good role-models for the community.
Sr.Staff have more responsibilities than other Staff members. They are held to a higher standard in regards to professionalism, activity, integrity, and support.
There will always be 2-4 Sr.Staff members, at any given time. Being promoted from Staff to Sr.Staff typically occurs when a slot opens up or if the Admin team needs extra support. When this time comes, Admins send out a call for interest amongst Staff and accept applications, before making a decision.
Staff Team: Staff members are an integral component to Amaryllis, and are what allows things to run smoothly and efficiently from day-to-day. Each Staff member is given a main set of duties to perform (pertaining to various maintenance jobs around the site) and are trained directly by Admins upon admission.
Staff are those who have shown a love for the site, display kindness towards the community, and have a good grasp of the site's rules and mechanics. Admins and Sr.Staff lean on Staff members for support and input, and should always be shown respect and compassion.
The size of the Staff team varies depending on the needs of the site. When necessary, Admins announce that they are looking to take on new Staff members and open up applications that are reviewed and discussed, before making a decision.
There are several key points that we stress for all Staff members (and these guidelines extend to the Admin team, as well):
Bias Recognition: Bias is inevitable, but Staff are expected to spot and identify their own biases when performing their duties, and remove themselves when needed.
Know Your Limits: We are all human, and it is important that Staff take the time they need to reflect upon their personal limits. This includes emotional limits, time limits, physical limits, as well as make efforts to preserve their own well-being and mental health.
Honesty: Mistakes happen, and that is okay. However, Staff are expected to own up to these mistakes and act with integrity, so that Amaryllis as a whole can continue to thrive. It is also expected that Staff are honest when bringing up issues or concerns about the site to their fellow team members.
Respect: Given how crucial Staff members are to the site, they always need to promote a respectful, healthy, and kind environment. Staff not only need to respect the community, but also need to respect the site, and the spirit of the site, in its entirety.
Protecting Privacy: Issues are often brought to the Staff team for consultation. More sensitive matters are kept strictly between Sr.Staff and Admins, but privacy of our members is to be respected and upheld at all times, without exception. Gossip and the spreading of private information is strictly prohibited.
Amaryllis Staff are always expected to prioritize being kind and respectful towards the community, encouraging open and honest communication (between other Staff and members alike), upholding the rules and spirit of the site, providing Admins with support and perspective, and acting with integrity.
How we view the guidebook
The Guidebook is an important and integral part of the site, and is what gives everyone the same set of standards, expectations, and rules to go off of. It is also what allows Staff to enforce what is and is not allowed on the site, and to ensure that everything remains fair and consistent for the community. The site's rules are fluid, dynamic, and will evolve over time, and so we will periodically ask for your help in making sure that it remains inclusive and well-balanced as we move forwards.
It is very important to note that the Guidebook will never be all-inclusive. It is impossible for the Guidebook to cover every possible scenario, detail, and technicality. Given this, we also ask that everyone keep the spirit of the site, and of the community, in mind when roleplaying on Amaryllis. If something seems to toe the line or go against the intention of the rules, please do not do it. If you feel as though you see a loophole that could be used against the site or its members, please bring it to the attention of an Admin. If there are ever things that seem unclear or confusing, please speak up so that they can be corrected.
The Admin team is committed to making sure that the Guidebook stays up-to-date and relevant. All changes to the Guidebook and to the site rules are logged in our Mini Update Log, or has been announced in one of our Site News Updates.
Handling conflict
When conflict arises, the Staff team is committed to handling it in an unbiased, fair, and efficient way. Typically, we use the Ticket Tool via Discord to discuss conflicts that arise; the main purpose of this is so that we can log these interactions, and loop all relevant parties into the conversations.
By default, all Sr.Staff and Admins are included when tickets are opened.
If you wish for a ticket to be Admin-only, please let us know.
Similarly, please let us know whether or not you would like to include other members or exclude certain Staff from your ticket. This could be for your own comfort, preventing bias, or to bridge in other voices that are relevant to the situation.
With all conflicts, our focus is on minimizing bias and getting a chance to hear both sides of the story before making a decision. We understand that, sometimes, tensions can rise and that everyone might not get along with each other -- and we want to emphasize that that is okay. What is not okay, however, is to allow problems to impact the broader community, spread gossip or toxicity, or to tear down others. All members are expected to treat each other with kindness and respect, even in the face of disagreement. Communication is always key.
You will often see that Staff lean-on and assist each other in de-escalation situation and providing emotional breaks in high-velocity situations. Staff are encouraged to know and respect their limits, and to acknowledge when to tap-in and tap-out -- they are also encouraged to spot their own bias, and to remove themselves from situation where they cannot remain neutral, or may be impacted by the decision somehow.
When we receive a complaint in the Ticket Tool, this is our typical system of response:
Step 1: We receive a complaint or concern in the Ticket Tool.
Step 2: Admins and Sr.Staff look into the concern to validate the issue.
Step 3: Discuss the issue and gather more details if needed.
Step 4: If applicable, create a separate ticket for the other party and discuss the issue with them. In this step, there is an emphasis on protecting privacy where needed and maintaining a productive conversation.
Step 5: If needed, and with the permission of the member involved in the ticket, the issue may be shared with the broader Staff team for input and additional guidance.
Step 6: Admins and Sr.Staff discuss the issue privately in order to make a decision. This could include mediating member-to-member conflict, giving a warning, delivering a strike, etc.
Step 7: Share the decision and log the transcripts of the ticket.
Handling Suggestions
We are proud of the fact that Amaryllis is a site that is built by and for the member base. We place immense value on the input of our community, and appreciate the ability to listen, learn from, and incorporate ideas that are shared with us by others -- without all of you, we would not be the amazing site that we are today!
Having said that, not every suggestion can be incorporated. The Staff team tries their hardest to incorporate and make realistic adjustments that improve gameplay and user experience, but it is impossible for us to take every idea and make it work. There are several factors that go into this, including:
Frequency and Volatility: Too many changes to the gameplay at one time can be confusing for members and Staff alike, and make it difficult to enforce rules. Frequent changes to gameplay will not be implemented unless it is site-breaking, or if it encompasses large loophole that we believe needs to be fixed. This goes for lots of small changes at one time, as well, as this can be equally time consuming on the Staff team. Where possible, we will always look to incorporate thoughtful, fun, and realistic ideas into the site.
Prioritization and Time Management: There is only so much that the team can take on at any given point, and only so much that can be changed. Staff are volunteers, and Admins frequently encourage Staff to take breaks, enjoy their real lives, and find a healthy balance that works for them. Given this, we need to carefully and thoughtfully select site changes and other suggestions that get brought to us.
Urgency: Like previously mentioned, suggestions or issues that are site-breaking, address loopholes, or impact the mechanics of the site are focused on first, and are placed as high-priority items. Other suggestions might have slower turnaround times, or may not be implemented due to lack of necessity.
If your idea or suggestion is not used, it does not mean that it is not good! It might just mean that it is not suitable for right now or does not work with the current mechanics of the site. Most suggestions are tabled and talked about multiple times, even if they are originally denied. A major role of the Sr.Staff team is to determine what needs to be focused on, which includes, sometimes, vetoing or tabling suggestions that are brought to us.
We have a member voting channel on our Discord server that we use to engage with the community on large or expansive site changes. This is a members only channel.
When there is a topic we would like to discuss, an Admin will drop a small blurb into the channel explaining the situation, and then provide options for members to vote on.
Following the vote, the Staff team considers the outcome of the member vote and uses this to guide their discussion and make a decision.
The "outcome" of the member vote does not indicate whether or not the idea will be used/implemented. It is simply a way for Staff to gage the thoughts of the community; a decision is only final after it has been formally announced by the Admin team.
We also have a suggestions channel on our Discord server where we use a bot to pool ideas, encourage member-to-member discussion, and make decisions on site updates. This is a members only channel.
This channel is open (meaning that we are accepting suggestions) from the 1st to the 12th of every month.
After that, the channel is closed for the remainder of the month so that the Staff team can review suggestions, discuss, make decisions, and prep any changes for our monthly new posts.
Please ensure that you read the pinned messages in the suggestion channels before participating. Failure to follow the pinned rules will result in suspension and/or removal.
Here is the step-by-step process that we use for our suggestions channel:
Step 1: A suggestion is made by a member. This opens the floor to chatter and discussion on the topic. The suggestion is also sent to a separate 'master log' channel.
Step 2: Staff and members can think and talk about the suggestion at the same time. Suggestions sit for a minimum of 24 hours before Staff approve or deny them, and some may sit longer if Staff feels the need to discuss it further or have questions.
Step 3: Admins and Sr.Staff vote to approve or deny the suggestion. If approved, it will go into a voting channel. If denied, it will be shown in the master log, along with a brief explanation as to why it was turned down. Staff reserve the right to approve/deny a suggestion for any reason.
Step 4: Members can vote in the voting channel and can continue to discuss the topic as needed. The results of the voting do not determine whether or not something will be implemented; it is simple a factor for Staff consideration.
Step 5: Admins and Sr.Staff review all of the given information and make a final decision. There is no time frame for this step.
Site Teams
On Amaryllis, we are so lucky to have members with a wide range of talents, knowledge, and expertise. We have a number of teams that help Staff with things around the site, which cover a range of gameplay-mechanics and character creation tools. These teams are made up of members who have shown their dedication to the site and an understanding and respect for the site's rules -- they are not, however, considered Staff members.
Current Amaryllis Teams:
Designer Team: Helps members with establishing designs, pricing, and understanding the character creation system. Any member can apply to be on this team, and will be quizzed on their understanding of the system before admittance.
Welcoming Committee: Reaches out to new members when they join to help them get settled, answer any questions they may have, and provide assistance navigating the site. Currently, this team is invite only, where Admins reach out to members that are active in the Discord and seem to enjoy helping others.
Fight Club: Assists the Sr. Staff with questions and issues concerning fights, such as determining scenarios of PP/GM, rule-breaking, and so forth. Currently, this team is invite only, where Admins reach out to members with experience using the fight system, have a good understanding of the fight rules, and are helpful to other members.
BWP Team: Helps facilitate the creation, planning, and execution of board-wide plots on Amaryllis, with oversight and guidance by Staff. Any member can apply to be on this team.
Donating to Amaryllis
Thank you so much for supporting us! If you would like to donate, please click on the donation button below. Be sure to let an Administrator know much you donated, and to leave a 'note' when sending the donation, so that we know who sent what for our log.
Every donation we recieve will be used to keep the website running smoothly, and all donations are used specifically for Amaryllis and its well-being.
When Donating: If you send your donation via the "friends and family" option, you can claim your petals right away. If you send your donation a via the "service/goods" option, you will need to wait until the funds clear (this could take up to 7 days, and is dictated by Payapl).
Spending Log
Coding payment to Cala - $200
Domain payment to Camy - $19.99
Payment to Widow - $75
Payment to Widow - $150
Host payment to Camy - $216
Support payment to Cala - $50
Support payment to Camy - $60
Payment to BotGhost - $149
Support payment to Dusk - $25
Support payment to Koi - $50
Host payment to Camy - $216
Payment to K'sariya for new pride page coding and layouts - $80
Support payment to Koi - $50
Payments to Camy, Koafox, and Koi for troubleshooting and petal system restore - $130