Bard Systems Online

[Operator]

Hello! Was recommended this site, so I'm here to check things out. I've read the rules and I'm familiar with forum based writing platforms.

I go by Operator or Rook, either is fine. He/Him, trans dude, and overall weirdo. Been writing and roleplaying for about 20 years (started real young, probably shouldn't have. Alas, the internet was a very different place back in the day). Got started on ye olde platforms like MSN, IRC, and the first wave of publicly available forum sites. I enjoy writing on a variety of topics, but prefer darker, more serious themes (and erotica). I have a dedicated writing partner that I primarily engage with off site, but I'm curious about seeing how forums are doing these days. When not writing fiction, I spend the majority of my time writing poetry.

I'm able to match writing style, energy, and length so if you want to go ham, we'll go ham. If you want to take it easy, that's fine with me. I prefer fantasy and science fiction for the framework, and primarily write mostly nonhuman (anthro/mythical) or mechanical characters. I have made sure to familiarize myself with the rules on these types of characters so no worries there. When it comes to romance or erotica I only write m/m. Anything else I'm fine pairing with any variety of expression.

Outside of roleplaying, I currently work in the insurance industry (help), play too much WoW, and have an addiction to music. I'll probably lurk for a while to get a feel for the community, hope that's OK!

 

[MioBrave]

Welcome to Inner Sanctum, New Blood!

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First and foremost; it's nice to meet you! Welcome to our home! If you haven't already, please make sure you read your welcome letter in the top right! It should be the little icon! That's where all of your future messages will end up!

( There's multiple pages to this; just click/tap the arrows! )​

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Second! I bet you're wondering how to start Role Playing and where to go! I think it's pretty fun to explore the forums, and I highly recommend doing so! Most thread homes, if not all, have a pinned post at the top of them to tell you what goes there!

However, the Request Threads are pretty self explanatory; Here's a Link! There's plenty to look through, but you could also build your very own! Tell people what you're all about and get those writing partners! Take your time though; there's never any pressure! If you were looking for an open story you can just jump in straight away, you can find them in Unfinished Tales!​

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Next, I've created A Sanctum Tour to help find a lot of cool places on site! There's plenty to do while waiting on replies or to give yourself a break every now and then! But, these are some of my favorites! The first shout out goes to The Sanctum Tavern! Here you can find many a thing! By the Hearth can be found there and has many wonderful discussions; my personal favorite is where everyone talks up their writing partners! Want to see some cute pets or share your own? Pets of the Sanctum is where to go! Feeling up for a challenge? Check out the Monthly Writing Challenge and give it a whirl!

And, there's so so so~ much more! Please take the time to explore!​

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I think that's everything... Oh! I'm Mio, by the way! Just a friendly changeling and hydration bot! You can find me and several others in Sanctum's Chat Room! If you have any questions, you can always pop in there for help! I will say though, the best people to ask are staff! Green Names are Heralds and Hot Pink Names are Virtuosos which are the best to ask questions! Blue Names are Moderators and Purple Names are the Administrators, which help with tech support and discipline! You can find out which are online via the home page! On PC it'll be to the right of the screen, and on mobile it'll be near the bottom!

Now, get out there and write! May your muses sing for you!​

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[Ipsie]

Welcome to Inner Sanctum, friend!

 

[Nyx]

Many Welcomes,

Good to hear you found your way around ok. Sounds like your interests align with a fair number of the Sanctums populus, so you should have no problem locating a partner.

I will recommend one thing though. The RTs cycle very quickly so it's well worth going at least a few pages back to investigate potential writing partners.

Otherwise if you need anything feel free to ask on chat , someone there will almost certainly be able to point you in the right direction. If that's not your thing reach out to staff.

Look forward to seeing you round the site.

Nyx.