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== The Hub ==
== The Hub ==
The beating heart of the server is [[The Sunken Drunk|The Sunken Drunk]], a gathering place for all Lotus alike.   
At the heart of the land stands [[The Sunken Drunk|the Sunken Drunk]], a tavern and market that serves as the server’s central hub.   
Tavern, market, and neutral ground though neutrality is never guaranteed for long.   
Characters from every walk of life pass through its doors — to trade, to conspire, to drink, or to simply find a moment’s rest. 
Neutral ground is claimed here, though in practice it is kept only as long as the strong enforce it.   


== The People ==
== The People ==
While most races and species are welcome in story, some are considered "supported" within the server’s design.   
While nearly any race or species may be written into story, a core set is considered “supported” within server lore.   
These receive dedicated lore and in-world justification.   
These receive dedicated history and recognition.   
* [[Supported Species]]   
* [[Supported Species]]   


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Here you’ll find the foundations of how the unnatural is woven into the world.   
Here you’ll find the foundations of how the unnatural is woven into the world.   
* [[Magic]] – the forms of sorcery, its cost, and its corruption.   
* [[Magic]] – the forms of sorcery, its cost, and its corruption.   
* [[Potions]] – concoctions brewed for roleplay; effects are explained, but exact numbers are determined in-server.   
* [[Potions]] – roleplay-focused brews; effects are described, but precise numbers are set in-server and may shift with balance.   


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''This page is a living archive of lore and foundations.   
''This page is a living archive of lore and foundations.   
For up-to-date stats, numbers, and mechanical changes, always refer to the server itself.''
For up-to-date stats, numbers, and mechanical changes, always refer to the server itself.''

Revision as of 21:33, 25 August 2025

Server Lore

The world of the Black Lotus is one of shadow, blood, and desire. Here lies the foundation of the server — the factions, the places, and the forces that shape the stories told within it.

The Lotus Orders

The Lotus is not a single flower, but many. Each color represents a different path, a different way of surviving the Exiled Lands.

  • Black Lotus – mercenaries, assassins, and spies who thrive in shadows.
  • White Lotus – monks and healers who follow the divine light.
  • Red Lotus – vampires and their cartel, slinging drugs and weaving webs of influence.
  • Grey Lotus – loud mercenaries and sellswords, strength-for-hire.
  • Purple Lotus – sorcerers who delve too deep into the arcane.

The Hub

At the heart of the land stands the Sunken Drunk, a tavern and market that serves as the server’s central hub. Characters from every walk of life pass through its doors — to trade, to conspire, to drink, or to simply find a moment’s rest. Neutral ground is claimed here, though in practice it is kept only as long as the strong enforce it.

The People

While nearly any race or species may be written into story, a core set is considered “supported” within server lore. These receive dedicated history and recognition.

Magic and Alchemy

Power flows in many forms — the blade, the bargain, and the brew. Here you’ll find the foundations of how the unnatural is woven into the world.

  • Magic – the forms of sorcery, its cost, and its corruption.
  • Potions – roleplay-focused brews; effects are described, but precise numbers are set in-server and may shift with balance.

This page is a living archive of lore and foundations. For up-to-date stats, numbers, and mechanical changes, always refer to the server itself.