🌙 Luminara Hollow Rulebook

1. Introduction & Purpose

Luminara Hollow is more than a Discord server; it is a community, a sanctuary, and a living story world.
This rulebook serves as a professional operations manual, ensuring that all members can interact safely, creatively, and respectfully.

The purpose of this document is to:

Establish clear expectations for all members
Provide transparent protocols for staff and moderators
Maintain cohesion within our lore and roleplay structure
Protect every member’s safety, creativity, and enjoyment

Example:
A new member joins to roleplay a dragon character. By following this manual, they immediately understand where to post, how to interact in-character, and how to escalate issues if a conflict arises.

2. Community Mission Statement

Luminara Hollow exists to:

Foster a safe and inclusive environment
Encourage creative expression through lore, roleplay, art, and discussion
Maintain order and clarity in all server operations
Promote community engagement through events, storytelling, and collaboration

Guiding Principle:
✨ Respect + Creativity = Harmony ✨

3. Code of Conduct

3.1 Respect

Treat all members with dignity, regardless of skill level or experience.
Avoid derogatory language, microaggressions, harassment, or belittling sarcasm.

3.2 Integrity

Be truthful in all interactions.
Do not impersonate staff or other members.
Disclose any conflicts of interest affecting storylines or events.

3.3 Participation

Engage respectfully in discussions and roleplay.
Do not spam, troll, or intentionally derail conversations or channels.

3.4 Accountability

Acknowledge mistakes when they occur.
Accept staff decisions without hostility.
Rule concerns must be handled through official channels (see Section 11).

7. Content Rules

7.1 Media Sharing

Absolutely no NSFW, gore, shock content, or illegal material.
Images must follow roleplay-safe standards and must not disturb or harm members.

7.2 External Links

Only approved and safe links may be shared.
Suspicious links will be deleted, and the member may receive a warning.

7.3 Roleplay Content

RP channels are strictly in-character only.
No god-modding: you may not control another member’s character.
No meta-gaming: information your character doesn’t learn in-character cannot be used in roleplay.

8. Behavior & Etiquette

8.1 Respect Personal Space

Do not spam, pressure, or guilt-trip other members.
Roleplay requires mutual consent—no forced interactions.

8.2 Anti-Harassment

Bullying, stalking, discrimination, or targeted hostility is forbidden.
Violations lead to strike escalation (see Section 16).

8.3 Collaboration & Creativity

Encourage teamwork in storytelling.
All critique must remain constructive, respectful, and voluntary.

9. Conflict Resolution

9.1 Reporting

Use #report-issues and include evidence (screenshots, dates, usernames, context).

9.2 Mediated Discussion

Moderators may host private mediation sessions.
Outcomes may include warnings, strikes, or temporary bans.

9.3 Staff Intervention

Staff decisions are final.
Appeals may only be submitted through admin-approved channels.

10. Moderation & Enforcement

10.1 Warning Levels

LevelActionDescription

1->Verbal WarningMinor rule infraction

2->Temporary MuteRepeated minor offense

3->Temporary BanSevere or repeated offenses

4->Permanent BanMajor or malicious violation

10.2 Staff Discretion

Staff may interpret rules based on context and intent.
Final decisions rest with moderators and admins.

10.3 Appeals

Appeals must be submitted via #appeals with a full explanation.
Staff reviews the appeal within 48 hours.

11. Reporting Protocols

11.1 How to Report

Include:

Username
Type of violation
Screenshots or evidence
Date and channel

11.2 Follow-Up

A moderator reviews reports within 24–48 hours.
Reporters may remain anonymous upon request.

11.3 Abuse of Reporting

False reports or weaponized reporting will result in warnings or strikes.

12. Event Guidelines

12.1 Sign-Up Process

Use the designated event channels to register.
Late sign-ups may be denied to ensure fairness and structure.

12.2 Behavior During Events

Respect all event rules and follow staff instructions.
Cheating or disruptive behavior results in removal or strike.

12.3 Lore & RP Compliance

Events follow established Luminara Hollow lore.
Any deviation must be staff-approved beforehand.

13. Privacy & Security

13.1 Personal Data

Do not share real-life personal information in the server or RP.

13.2 Account Security

Use strong passwords and enable 2FA.
Report compromised accounts or suspicious activity immediately.

14. Special Permissions & Exceptions

14.1 Staff Privileges

Staff may override certain rules for enforcement and community safety.

14.2 Temporary Exceptions

Temporary exceptions may be granted for events, lore scenarios, or emergencies.

15. Lore Integration & Roleplay Policies

15.1 Character Creation

Follow species, age, hierarchy, and lineage rules.
All character sheets must be submitted and approved.

15.2 Roleplay Etiquette

No god-modding, auto-hitting, or controlling another character.
Stay in character within RP channels at all times.

15.3 World-Building Rules

Major plot changes require approval from Roleplay Masters.
All creative additions must align with Luminara Hollow canon.

16. Strike System & Escalation

16.1 Strike System Overview

StrikeActionNotes

1->WarningMinor violation

2->Mute / Temp BanRepeated violation

3->Extended BanSevere violation

4->Permanent BanMalicious intent

16.2 Documentation

Every strike is logged with evidence, reasons, and timestamps.

16.3 Strike Removal

Strikes may expire after 90 days of good behavior and no additional violations.

17. Appendices (Charts, Templates, Guidelines)

17.1 Reporting Template

Use this format when submitting a report:

Username:
Channel:
Date/Time:
Violation Type:
Evidence: (screenshots, links, timestamps)

17.2 Event Sign-Up Template

Required for all scheduled events:

Name:
Roleplay Character:
Availability:
Notes (optional):

17.3 Character Sheet Template

Character sheets must include:

Name
Species
Age
Backstory
Powers / Skills

Additional details (art, lineage, personality, weaknesses) may be added if desired.

17.4 Moderation Flowchart

Standard disciplinary escalation:

Violation → Warning → Temporary Mute → Temporary Ban → Permanent Ban

18. Final Notes & Acknowledgment

By remaining a member of Luminara Hollow, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

You will abide by all rules listed in this document.
Repeated or severe violations may result in permanent removal.
Staff may update rules at any time; changes will be announced.