Arena Rules & Policies

Violating any rules that follow may result in a warning, banishment, or exile depending on the rule. Levels of punishment are:

1. Warning - To be mailed to the violator
2. Banishment (3 Hours)
3. Two Moon Exile (~7 Days)
4. Four Moon Exile (~14 Days)
5. Eight Moon Exile (~28 Days)
6. One Deoch Exile (~45 Days)
7. Two Deoch Exile (~90 Days)
8. Four Deoch Exile (~180 Days)

Anyone caught breaking multiple rules (or the same rule multiple times) within four deochs will begin at the defined punishment for that rule, and have their punishment increased by one level for each additional violation. If level 7 is reached, a four deoch exile will be added for each additional offense. Some exceptions below specify punishment for repeat offenses, which will overrule this section.

I. Violations of the Mundane Mandate

--Based on Severity (Levels 1-4)

II. Blocking

1. Ghosts:
   1. Intentionally preventing ghosts from exiting the arena. This only applies when the Arena Mundane is not in view with enhanced vision activated (('/' key)).
   2. Remaining in a zone as a ghost for longer than 1 minute will be considered blocking unless they are otherwise hindered from resolving on their own.

   --Removal & Warning

2. Portals: Intentionally blocking the entrance of any area within Coliseum Arena.

   --Removal & Warning

3. Spawn Points: The intentional blocking of spawn points or causing a player to be "stuck" using a spawn point.

   --Removal & Warning

In all blocking cases, the aisling should be warned and given at least a minute to reply. If there is no response or if they refuse to correct themselves, they can be removed via ban tool, but to be unbanished immediately for the first offense. Multiple charge procedures apply as defined above.

III. Summons and Pets

1. Visible Summons: All visible objects summoned via a spell, excluding spion beathaich, are not allowed.

   --Warning

2. Pets and Buddies: All summoned pets are not allowed within the arena, excluding Coliseum Entrance.

   --Warning

IV. Harassment

Sexual, racial, threats, or malicious speech in public domain, shouts, or whispers which disturb another player or those around them.

--Based on Severity (Levels 2-4)

V. Misconduct

1. Bashing Gear: Bashing a combatant with the intent of breaking or damaging gear.

   --Banishment. Repeat offenders will be exiled for eight moons.

2. Interrupting Battles or Events: Any player found disrupting battles/events hosted by an official Arena Host. Battles on the outer ring of the Coliseum Arena are excluded.

   --Warning

VI. Cheating

1. Speed Increase: Any movement faster than refreshing is forbidden, including item switching.

   --Two Moon Exile

2. Forms: Usage of all forms, including form changing mounts, but excluding Druid forms is forbidden in all zones except Coliseum Entrance.

   --Banishment

3. Mounts and Saddles: Usage of all mounts and saddles, excluding Tortoise Mount, is forbidden in PVP zones.

   --Banishment

4. Items and Equipment: Any item or equipment that is blocked by the gauntlet may not be used inside the hosted arena zones.

   --Banishment

5. Group/Exchange: Interrupting another combatant via a group request or an exchange window intentionally.

   --Banishment

6. Botting: Use of an external program to assist in casting, bashing, surviving or visibility of hidden entities or spell status inside the arena is forbidden. This does not apply to macros used for comboing.

   --Two Moon Exile

VII. Uniform Policy

1. Arena Host: Any host in uniform (boots are optional) is not to be attacked. There are no exceptions to this. Any concerns on host behavior, please report this to an Arena Host Captain or Master Host.

   --Warning or Banishment

2. Ranger: Any Ranger in uniform is not to be attacked.

   --Warning or Banishment, in addition to ranger's discretion on Tagor's response.

VIII. Forged Evidence and Blackmail/Threats

1. Forged Evidence: Forging evidence with the intent to either incriminate or prove innocence.

   --Two Moon Exile.

2. Blackmailing a Host: Blackmailing a host.

   --Four Moon Exile.

IX. Impersonation of a Host

1. Impersonation: The impersonation of a host in order to gain immunity, threaten others, or anything else within a host's power.

   --Two Moon Exile

X. Hosted Battles and Team Arena

1. Hosted Battle Compliance: Combatants, Spectators, and Arena Host must abide by the rules of the officiating host, avoid disruptive behavior, and participate until the end.

   --Removal

2. Hosted Battle Admission: An Arena Host also has the right to deny any player participating or spectating at any time before or during a hosted battle.

   --Removal, at discretion of Host.

3. Dual Logging: The use of multiple characters simultaneously in a hosted battle or a team arena match.

   --Based on Severity (Levels 2-4)

4. Team Killing: Intentionally killing teammates in battle.

   --Banishment

XI. Public Arena Board

1. Content from Outside the Arena: Any content obtained, witnessed, or derived from any area not within the Coliseum Arena and the areas contained.

   --Warning

2. Content Violating the Mundane Mandate: Any content, including links, that violate the Mundane Mandate. This includes, but is not limited to harassment and profanity.

   --Banishment

3. Reports or Accusations of Crimes or Misconduct: These must be submitted directly to an Arena Host, Arena Host Captain, or Master Host.

   --Warning

Hosts will be selected by a trial period of supervised hosted matches. Any aisling not previously barred from the team may contact a master host at any time to request a trial for becoming a host.

Trial Period and Probation

Once approved by a master host, the aisling will be appointed as a host and given one month to prove their valor. This will be considered their trial period, and they will be considered on probation during this time.

During this probationary period, the trial host is not approved to acquire their title, perform any disciplinary actions, or join the official host team until they have completed and passed the trial.

Requirements for Qualification

To qualify for the team, the trial host must host at least 10 supervised battles during this time.

• Supervision: The supervisor must be an existing member of the host team.
• Supervision by Captains or Master Hosts: At least five of these supervised battles must be supervised by a captain or master host.
• No Unsupervised Hosting: The trial host may not host any battles unsupervised. They will need to join the team before they may host on their own.

Evaluation and Decision

At the conclusion of the trial month, the host team will evaluate the trial host's performance and come to a decision on whether the trial host will be added to the team.

Once decided, this will be communicated to the trial host. If approved, they may then seek out their official title in Loures and will be added to the host discord where they may see additional information about their new position.

Failure to Pass the Trial

If the trial host does not pass their trial, they will be removed by a master host and may try again after at least one month has passed if they desire.

Abuse of Powers and Barred Host List

If the trial host is caught abusing their powers or hosting unsupervised, they will be removed and added to the barred host list. They may not apply as long as they remain on this list.

This list can be reconsidered every six months to determine if there may be an opportunity for redemption or if they will remain barred, as decided by the host leadership team.

In the event that a misfired win cast or a disconnect prevents an Aisling from getting credit for a win, the officiating host may decide to issue that Aisling a Certificate that may be redeemed for a win in a future battle.

Redemption and Eligibility

This Certificate is only redeemable by the Aisling it was granted to (you can't redeem the win on an alt).

The Certificate expires 1 month after the issue date.

Usage Restrictions

Please note that win certificates and free wins may not be used to solve imbalanced matches, reward timed survival, or to manipulate experience received.

It is the responsibility of the host to provide the fairest match possible, and it is up to the participants to have ascended prior if experience gain is a concern.

These may only be used to resolve incidents out of the host's control. If in doubt, they should be reviewed by a master host for approval.

Honorary Host

Honorary Hosts have been given Arena Host privileges due to their involvement in other institutions. They are not Arena Hosts.

• No Voting or Jurisdiction Powers: Honorary Hosts do not have voting or jurisdiction powers.
• Advance Notice for Events: Notice must be given to a Host Captain or Master Host at least two double moons in advance if the arena is needed for an event they are hosting.
• Supervised Hosting: Hosting a battle outside of reserved events must be supervised by a fully qualified Arena Host (an Arena Host or higher appointed by a Master Host or Host Captain) not participating in the battle. Exceptions can be granted by a Host Captain or Master Host.
• Adherence to Rules: Honorary Hosts are subject to all other Universal and Arena Host rules in addition to those defined in this section.

Arena Host Emeriti

Arena Host Emeriti are previous Master Hosts and Arena Host Captains who have served with distinction (i.e., not removed, jailed, or discharged dishonorably otherwise).

• Rejoining the Team: Arena Host Emeriti are always able and welcome to rejoin the Arena Team.
• Probation Term: Arena Host Emeriti granted host status via this process will undergo the same Probation term that a new trial host is held to before they are to obtain their title, by approval of a Host Captain or Master Host.

Guest Hosting

Guest Hosting refers to allowing someone not on the Host team to host a battle.

• Supervision Required: All Guest Hosting must be supervised by a member of the arena host team. If Arena Host privileges are granted for this battle, they are to be immediately removed upon completion of the battle.
• Limited Powers: Guest hosts may not enforce any universal arena rules or perform any disciplinary actions for any reason; all issues must be reported to the supervising host or another member of the team. Guest hosts may only use the powers required to host a battle (broadcasting, placing team members, opening/closing gates, casting win, moving between maps).
• Consequences for Violation: Guest hosts who violate this privilege (e.g., logging off, hosting battles without assistance) will be exiled from the Arena for one Deoch. Subsequent offenders will be exiled for four Deochs.
• Accountability and Reporting: Any supervising Host that witnesses the guest host violating any host or universal arena rules must hold the guest host accountable and/or report to the Host Team with applicable evidence.

This directive outlines the duties and requirements of all hosts by rank.

Host Duties

The following duties apply to all ranks:

• Hosting Duels
• Hosting Arena Battles and Events
• Upholding Universal Arena Rules
• Attending Arena Host Team Meetings
• Voting on matters presented to the team, such as host applicants.
• Banishing and Unbanishing in accordance with all Arena related rules.

Quota Requirements

The following quota requirements apply:

• Monthly Active Status: 6 battles hosted, 6 battles attended
• Position Retainment: 45 battles hosted

Additional Senior Host Duties

Senior hosts are appointed by Master Hosts and may address matters in the absence of an Arena Host Captain or Master Host if explicitly permitted in any of the arena rules. Senior hosts share the same duties and requirements of a regular Arena Host, but they have an added role to assist in the mediation of issues within the Arena Host Team.

Additional Captain Duties

In addition to the duties listed previously, the following duties apply to all Arena Host Captains:

• Mediating issues within the Arena Host Team
• Revising rules
• Hosting Arena Host Team meetings
• Managing and monitoring arena related boards

Quota Requirements:

• Monthly Active Status: 4 battles hosted, 4 battles attended
• Position Retainment: 30 battles hosted or 15 battles AND 1 event hosted

Additional Master Host Duties

In addition to the duties listed previously, the following duties apply to all Master Hosts:

• Appointing & Removing hosts as needed
• Managing arena host applications
• Performing exiles and pardons according to Arena Host Rule regulations

Quota Requirements:

• Monthly Active Status: 2 battles hosted, 2 battles attended

Some additional rules will be added for events held in arenas.

1. Daydreaming Players: Daydreaming players will be removed from the Arena.
2. Ghosts Hiding in Arena: Ghosts hiding in the Arena will be removed from the Arena. Repeat offenders will be banished.
3. Arena Host Uniform: Arena Hosts do not need to have visible Host Uniform when banishing players in Ghost form.
4. Arena Host Patrol: Arena Hosts are allowed to patrol the arena during events and are not to be attacked.
5. Botting and Auto Hunting: Botting and Auto Hunting are still unacceptable and not allowed in the Arena. Players caught Botting or Auto Hunting will be exiled.

Please Note: All Universal Arena Rules I & II still apply during an event.