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Hot Cycle 719 is here!

Last post by Pegasus « Fri May 31, 2019 11:57 pm
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by Pegasus » Fri May 31, 2019 11:57 pm » in Announcements

The Hot Cycle, Arc 719

We are currently in the Hot Cycle. Every Cycle in Standing Trials runs over four real life months and has two in-character seasons. The Hot Cycle has Ymiden (83 Trials) and then Saun (40 Trials) which are open for you to play. All new threads from June 1st - September 30th...

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News & New Features!

This thread will keep you updated on news and new features!

Last post by Basilisk « Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:41 pm
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The PSF

New Subforums

So, one of the things that has changed in the new site is that the new PSF is visible to everyone. This provides us an opportunity and so, this morning I've created some subforums in there - for completed / approved threads. You'll note that there are now separate...
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New Player Guide!

Last post by Pegasus « Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:10 pm
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by Pegasus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:10 pm » in Announcements

New Player Starting Guide Hi there and welcome to the site! We're glad that you've taken an interest in our story and hope, with the help of this guide, that you'll stick around and enjoy all the chaos-packed adventures we have planned. But first, you're probably wondering what Standing Trials is...

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Standing Trials Terms of Use

Last post by Munchkin « Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:52 pm
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by Pegasus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:50 pm » in Announcements

Standing Trials: Rules and Expectations

The Website: Standing Trials ( ), referred to through the rest of this thread as the website , our website , the site , our site , Standing Trials , and Trials .
You: The person reading these words right now.
The Staff: All users who are identified as...

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• Information • Etzos City Map

A layout and description of the various features of the city.

Last post by Maltruism « Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:08 am
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by Maltruism » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:22 pm

ETZOS CITY LAYOUT Outer Perimeter:
Starting due north and moving clockwise:

B.) North Approach and Gate.
Q.) Northeastern Civilian Outer Housing.
J.) Breaker Alley Ramp.
P.) The Outer Crafting Zone.
C.) Eastern Approach and Gate.
Q.) Eastern Civilian Outer Housing.
J.) Breaker Alley Ramp.
Q.)...

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Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:08 am
• Information • To Everything a Season

Calendar of Events - Hot Cycle 719

Last post by Maltruism « Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:57 am
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by Maltruism » Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:30 am

Hot Cycle 719

Ymiden 719
The Razing and Rising of Etzos

Trial 1: The Horror of The Still epidemic has begun to wane as both the harsh quarantine and martial law ordinances inflicted on the heaviest hit areas and demographics of the greater city begin to show results; and the effectiveness...

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Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:57 am
In Character News The Bounty Board

Risky means of slowly getting rich

Last post by Maltruism « Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:33 pm

by Maltruism » Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:33 pm

As creatures, monsters, villains and/or deadbeats gain notoriety, and accumulate moral debts to the worthy citizens of Etzos, The Tower will grant license to administer justice upon them for pay. The degree and nature of the allowable justice will be posted here along with the identities of the...

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Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:33 pm
• Information • Out and About

Features of the lands around Etzos

Last post by Maltruism « Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:48 am

by Maltruism » Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:48 am

Out and About

These are the better known locations outside of the city of Etzos. Some of them have a direct impact on the city's economy. Some are merely landmarks. All of them are named as they are referred to by the citizens of Etzos. Travelers and citizens of other lands and cities may have...

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Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:48 am
• Information • Forbidden Post NPCs

Trainers and troublemakers on the coast

Last post by Maltruism « Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:32 am

by Maltruism » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:32 am

Forbidden Post NPCs In addition to Post Commander Bassett and Houndmaster Raiden Valance , there are a few other prominent individuals at the Forbidden Post. Among them are...

Tracker Lew
Tracker Lew
Name: Lewin Tarrindell
Age, Race & Gender: 40-arc-old human male
Skills: Tracking - 78 /...

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Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:32 am
• Location • Outside the Box

Prominent locations outside the city walls

Last post by Maltruism « Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:40 am

by Maltruism » Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:40 am

Outside the Box
I will be adding more locations here as they come to me.
This is to be in addition to the far more general City Layout topic.
As you, the player, find likely attractions missing, please feel free to drop me a PM about it.
This will also be where some housing and employment...

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Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:40 am
• Location • Location, Location, Location!

Last post by Maltruism « Thu May 28, 2015 6:17 am

by Maltruism » Thu May 28, 2015 6:17 am

Location, Location, Location!
This is a topic that will probably never be truly finished. I will always be adding more.
This is to be in addition to the far more general City Layout topic.
I will be adding descriptions of other shops and inns and such as they come to me.
I am also open to ideas....

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Thu May 28, 2015 6:17 am
• Location • The Forbidden Spit

A dark finger of land where not all the storms are from the sea

Last post by Maltruism « Sat May 02, 2015 9:50 pm

by Maltruism » Sat May 02, 2015 9:50 pm

The Forbidden Spit
There is an expanse of wild lands between Etzos and the Central Ocean. Any arm of the military on rotation in that direction knows to check on the stability of the small garrison placed at the base of the spit of land extending into the sea. But by an odd directive of High...

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Sat May 02, 2015 9:50 pm
• Information • On the Surface

In-Depth overview of life in Etzos. A very good place to start.

Last post by Maltruism « Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:16 pm

by Maltruism » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:16 pm

ETZOS

Overview: Etzos, ‘The City of Stones’, is a growing stronghold in the eastern portion of the western continent. Founded in the cycle of Vhalar, in the 389th arc, it is approximately 300 miles from both the city of Hiladrith to the northwest, and the two bays that define the stem of the...

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Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:16 pm
• Information • Housing and Employment

Details on stabilizing your stay in Etzos

Last post by Maltruism « Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:39 am

by Maltruism » Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:39 am

Housing and Employment
HOUSING:

Housing is available in the outer perimeters of the city, beyond the safety of the walls, to start. If chosen to be a starting house, it is assumed to be one of the adobe structures, which will make it more resistant to fire damage. If you are moving into Etzos,...

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Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:39 am
• Information • The Army of the Etzori

Details about Etzos' glorious armed forces.

Last post by Maltruism « Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:31 am

by Maltruism » Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:31 am

The Army of the Etzori

The Army of the Etzori is a force of approximately 5,000 men, dedicated to the concept that men should be in control of their own fate; not subject to the pernicious whims of arrogant deities that nearly destroyed their own world. It breaks down as follows:

A ’Block’ is...

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Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:31 am
• Information • Factions and NPCs

Who to see, and who to avoid

Last post by Maltruism « Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:25 am

by Maltruism » Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:25 am

Factions and NPCs
Who to See and Who to Avoid

These are the groups, organizations and committees that are in command of the everyday life of Etzos and its citizens. And while it's true that most of them really do have the best interest of the people at heart, their beliefs in what constitutes...

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Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:25 am
• Information • Let the Celebration Begin!

Etzori Holidays and Observations.

Last post by Maltruism « Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:11 am

by Maltruism » Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:11 am

Let the Celebration Begin!
Holidays and observations indulged in by the Etzori

Procession of Recognition: - Held around the 12th trial of the season of Ashan. This is an award and reward ceremony and parade honoring those who deserve it, for their contributions to the city during the previous...

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Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:11 am
• Information • The Etzori Academy

WIP, but mostly complete, and IC available.

Last post by Maltruism « Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:33 am

by Maltruism » Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:33 am

The Etzori Academy

This is technically still a W I P, but most of the info here is available to rp.

As one might guess, the ever proud Etzori do not play well with other cities. For this reason, the state-run Academy of Etzos is not part of the agreement between the academies of Scalvoris,...

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Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:33 am
Mentor NPCs

For all your Mentor NPC needs

Last post by Maltruism « Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:35 am

by Maltruism » Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:35 am

Mentor NPCs of Etzos

Name : Sima Gupta

Race : Human

Date of Birth : Ymiden 51, 663

Skills : Abrogation: 76 / Attunement: 26
Hone: 51 / Da'Riya: 60 / Teaching: 50

Bio:

calm - controlling - collected - commanding - cultured

One of the few who bear Torvyn's spark of abrogation, Sima is a...

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