"Greetings, citizen! Are you interested in the Manastrel campaign? Well, you're in the right place!"
A slice-of-life fantasy roleplay group inspired by the Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Animal Crossing, and AFK franchises,
with an added touch of exploration and discovery.-preserver is currently not available-
General Rules
Remember to be respectful. Treat everyone kindly, regardless of their background. If you have an issue with someone, please resolve it privately. Ask a mod to mediate if needed.
This group is NOT for minors. You have to be 18+ to join.
However, the group rating is PG-16. While occasional adult jokes or innuendos are acceptable, keep in mind that NSFW art, RPs and discussions are not allowed. Move such topics to the DM if necessary.
Refrain from bringing up sensitive topics and issues inside the group. We want to keep the group as fun and lighthearted as possible. They are included but limited to real-life politics, religions, and the like.
Remember to use the correct channels and refrain from spamming unrelated stuff. For example: Post all art in the respective art channels and don’t comment on someone else’s RPs in their RP threads.
Keep drama to a minimum. It's okay to occasionally vent or share frustrations, but please don’t use the space for attention-seeking or excessive emotional dumping. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional who can offer the proper support.
Roleplay Rules
General roleplay rules apply here, including, but not limited to, no godmodding, metagaming, shipchasing, etc. If any of the terms are unfamiliar to you, you can google or ask the mods.
Please remember to separate reality from fiction. The character’s feelings and actions do not reflect what the author may feel or approve of. Even though a character may act hostile towards your own OC, this doesn’t mean the author/mun themselves dislike you. Please discuss with the author/mun if you need clarifications before jumping to conclusion.
Due to the group being international, please comment and roleplay in English. Feel free to use any other language for your private chats and roleplays, however. If you want to submit the roleplay to claim gold, it still needs to be in English (because otherwise the mods can’t check if it’s appropriate for the group or not).
Be mindful of the other author/mun’s boundaries. Please always ask them beforehand if you are unsure about it.
Be inclusive as possible. We don’t want to pressure you to interact with the whole group, but it is encouraged to make friends. After all, that’s what the roleplay group is for, right?
Art Rules
Do not trace and/or do not use AI. Do not “fix” other people's art without their permission. Referencing is allowed, please remember to credit or ask permission if necessary.
Do not post any NSFW images within the server. It's a PG-16 group.
Always ask for the author/mun’s permission before borrowing their characters to be drawn.
If you have any questions regarding your artwork (be it the rating or anything else), don’t hesitate to submit a ticket. The mods are always happy to help you.
Out of Character/OOC
• What is Mana Trail?
A slice-of-life fantasy roleplay group inspired by the Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Animal Crossing, and AFK franchises, with an added touch of exploration and discovery! The name reflects the island at the heart of the story — Manastrel, a land brimming with mana, despite its disrupted flow, waiting to be cultivated and restored.• What is the rating of the group?
The group’s rating is PG-16. Please be advised NOT to bring any 18+ topics inside the group. You may discuss it in private with the consent of involved parties.• Do we have to speak English in the group?
Yes. Please use English for public conversations and submissions (be it chatting, commenting, role playing, captions, etc). However, you are free to use your preferred language in private.• I'm more of a writer. Do I have to be able to draw to join?
No, you don't have to be able to draw! The group’s activity will accept both art and literature submission. We will try to balance both so non-artist can still enjoy and be active! However, we will still need a visual reference for the application.• Can I commission art for my application? Can commissioned art be posted in the group?
Yes! However, only use art that you commissioned, bought, and/or have permission to use. Don’t forget to credit the artist. You can acquire gold with commissioned art submission as well.• How many members are you accepting?
We accept 25 people for the first opening, excluding the invites.• Can I join together with a friend (ride-n-die)?
Yes. Please write it in an additional note when applying later.• Can I use a character that is currently active in another RP group?
Yes, but keep in mind you are expected to socialize and build relationships in the group. As long as your character will somewhat mingle and their alternate relationships in another group would not cause stir in Mana Trail, go ahead.
Character Creation
• How many characters can I have?
Only one in the beginning! As you progress and collect enough gold, you can buy a SC Ticket and NPC Ticket, up to 2 slots each. However, this feature is locked for now and will be available in the future.• Can my character bring their (NPC) family/friends into town?
No. Everyone starts with one character upon joining. Once when you have saved up and can buy the NPC Ticket, go ahead.• Can my character be pre-related to another character?
Yes. Please also state in an additional note if you want a ride or die application with the other character.• Can my character be pre-related to admin's NPC?
Yes, but please ask the respective owner beforehand. However, this doesn't guarantee your acceptance into to the group and the relationship will not grant you any benefits or advantages.• Can my character have a pet?
Not at the beginning! Pets will fall under the NPC category and will require an NPC Ticket, which can be purchased with gold later.• What's the difference between an MC, SC, and NPC?
Please refer to the table below.
| Main Character (MC) | Secondary Character (SC) | Non-Playable Character (NPC) |
|---|---|---|
| The character you start out with in the group. | Additional character you can purchase and roleplay independently. No relations between the SC and MC are needed. | Supporting character for your MC or SC. |
| Can have an occupation from the job list. | Can have an occupation from the job list. | Can NOT have occupation. |
| Can earn gold through submissions (art and writing). | Can earn gold through submissions (art and writing). | Can NOT earn gold. Not allowed to be submitted in art or writing without MC or SC. |
• What kind of fashion exists in the world?
- High fantasy inspired by HM/RF/AFK franchises! Please keep the mood and vibe light, and dress your character according to their respective job. They are still allowed to have casual clothes outside their job.
- Full nudity is not allowed. Merfolk may wear swimwear as fisherman, and a blacksmith may wear thin layers for convenience, but please keep it appropriate (do NOT show or imply genitals, female nipples, etc).• Can my beastman be based on mythical animals? (e.g: dragons, phoenix, etc)
No. Only land mammals and legged reptiles that haven’t gone extinct yet are allowed. Please refer to the Race page for further details.• Can I have locked character history?
Yes, you can. But it will have to be accessible for the admins so we can review whether your character's history is acceptable for the group or not.• Does my character have to have certain skills/prior knowledge to apply for their chosen job?
(e.g: Applying to be a cook despite not having any skill or knowledge in cooking)
It is encouraged to have the necessary skill! After all, the kingdom is willing to fund your move, so your character must at least be knowledgeable or familiar with the job. Even if they don’t have the required skill, as long as you can explain why they would still be eligible, we may consider it. But please bear in mind that those with skills will be prioritized (professional or amateur). After all, the job slots are limited!• Can my character be of royal or noble blood?
- Your character is not allowed to have any relations to the Royal Family/Family of the Monarch, nor are they allowed to be of high status. However, your character may come from either a noble family that has fallen from grace or is mid to low rank in terms of nobility. Keep in mind that that they would have to live as a commoner on a mostly uncharted island which is not something nobles of high status would put up with.
- If you wish for your character to be born with a silver spoon, you can consider having them hail from a successful merchant or other rich, non-noble family.
