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Mel001

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Note To The Second Power: Although roleplaying is encouraged in this store, it is not at all required. Roleplaying will just give you more out of your buck.


                One thousand years ago, three factions ruled over the Earth; the Royals, the Roses, and the Decibels. Their empires flourished and ceased to expand, but when the world offered no more fertile lands, they were driven to conquer each others. In truth, each faction sought for more than just land. The Royals fought for power, the Roses strove for dominance, and the Decibels sought after infinite riches.

                    When the battle began, disaster became the sole mediator for the three rivals.

                In Sonus, where the Royals resided, the grounds trembled and many were captured by the mouths of the lands. In Symphonia, the winds stirred. Twisters scattered throughout and seized the Roses. When their grips loosened, only ash remained. Melodia was the only safe haven and it sat atop a mountain. The Decibels first refused to come to the aid of their opponents but when both the Roses and Royals came upon their doorstep, the Decibel king simply waved them in. Right after the unification of the three factions, one more disaster came.

                The waters of the oceans rose and enveloped all the lands, except the mountains. When the people saw this, they swore allegiance to the Decibel king for allowing them entry. Over the years, they had also discovered something new. The survivors of the disasters, were somewhat immortal - they could not die from aging or from sickness .They could only perish when inflicted with battle wounds. To avoid this, the King ordered the disband of the factions. This however, was impossible. The mark of the factions were clearly seen by the eyes of their people. Nonetheless, it was attempted.

                Now, with the arrival of a new millennium, the allegiance was forgotten. The water began to descend and the lands once again were teeming with life. But another disaster came. This disaster however, was made by man. The past King was slain by an unknown assassin and the factions rose again as guilds. With no one to take the crown, the guilds took it upon themselves to decide. Each guild was undoubtedly biased and elected one of their own to the thrown. No one agreed, and so violence entered their minds. They believed that the strongest guild would be the only one allowed to appoint kingship. Furthermore, the assassin still roams the streets of Melodia.

                Will you be the new king, or will you be the one to bring justice to the murderer?
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                        ♪♪♪ Introduction [Mel001]
                            The concept explained in-depth. Announcements also made here.

                        ♪♪♪ Contents [Mel002]
                            To navigate, ctrl + f then type in the code provided next to each post title. Scroll down, you'll most likely hit the previous post.

                        ♪♪♪ The Notes [Mel003]
                            Rules of the store as well as frequently asked questions.

                        ♪♪♪ Melodia [Mel004]
                            Map of the world as well as brief descriptions.

                        ♪♪♪ Melodics [Mel005]
                            Growth explained with images and short descriptions. Certificate and Guilds also explained.

                        ♪♪♪ Events [Mel006]
                            For any type of events; sales, auctions, games.

                        ♪♪♪ Events [Mel007]
                            Continued.

                        ♪♪♪ Armory [Mel008]
                            For customs, or alternations for existing pets. The item store also located here.

                        ♪♪♪ Chorus [Mel009]
                            School for teenage Melodics.

                        ♪♪♪ Battling [Mel010]
                            Battle System explained here.

                        ♪♪♪ Forms [Mel011]
                            Collection of forms for sales, auctions, games, etc.

                        ♪♪♪ Records [Mel012]
                            List of existing pets, as well as donors and tippers.

                        ♪♪♪ Affiliates [Mel013]
                            For advertisement, check here.

                        ♪♪♪ Credits [Mel014]
                            Rights over artwork, fonts, etc found here.


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                        ♪♪♪ General Rules
                            01. ) Follow The Gaia ToS.
                            02. ) Stealing is heavily frowned upon.
                            03. ) Eat spam all you want, but please just don't spam the thread.
                            04. ) Please don't quote anything from the first page. If there's a mistake, simply notify me where.
                            05. ) Keep the peace! Respect all members of the community.
                            06. ) Please try to use the English language correctly.
                            07. ) PM me for personal matters.
                            08. ) Roleplaying is definitely not required, but you may do so in the guild. ^^
                            09. ) I am God in this store - and I can do whatever I want. Please don't make me feel guilty if I do...


                        ♪♪♪ Sale Rules
                            01. ) Sales/Games officially start when the Thread Title indicates it.
                            02. ) First come first serve.
                            03. ) One toddler per person per event with the exclusion of Auctions.
                            04. ) Do not edit posts, just post again with your edits to avoid confusion.
                            05. ) However, if you do make a mistake, please inform me.
                            06. ) Please send the trade with the total price within a 24 hour range from the event.
                            07. ) Label trade with the page number of your order.
                            08. ) Use the claim form when claiming toddlers, not the sale form.
                            09. ) After claiming a toddler and you receive my confirmation, then please fill out the other required forms immediately.


                        ♪♪♪ Auction Rules
                            01. ) I accept First Gen. Evolving Items and MCs and items from my wishlist.
                            02. ) No retracting bids. Make sure you have the funds before bidding.
                            03. ) You are allowed to bid on more than one auction but only one bid may be active at any time.
                            04. ) Please do not guilt trip other bidders and try not to dramatize your wanting.


                        ♪♪♪ Frequently Asked Questions


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                        The Royal Guild
                            The Royal Guild from the outside closely resembles a large watchtower. It's the tallest building in the city of Melodia because before the rise of the guilds, this building was actually used to scan the outside world. The Royals were assigned by the former King to man the watchtowers, and so they had original control over this building as well. Their living quarters are high domes that contain no bathrooms. The Royal architectural philosophy is, "The more you can fit inside the better." The rest of the Royal's territory are stores suited for war such as blacksmiths and armories. Strategically, they were built to act as walls for the guild.


                        The Decibel Guild
                            The Decibel Guild was originally a library with three stories. To this day, the books are still in great condition. The Decibels, however, won't loan them to anyone outside of the guild for fear that a Royal may use it as toilet paper or a Rose may never give it back. The Decibel's living quarters were designed for comfort and efficiency. The buildings are complete with bathrooms, and kitchens. Their territory expands out into the market and general stores. Members from the other guilds are welcome here but it's not uncommon for a Rose to try and disguise herself as a Decibel for an attempt at winning a discount. Some believe that the Decibels own an underground bank.


                        The Rose Guild
                            The Rose Guild is just a mere flat building with a courtyard. A few spies from the other guilds once spotted a group of Roses enter the guild but never come out. It was only when they returned home that they spotted them again sitting around by a fountain in the middle of the city. No one can seem to remember what the building was originally for. The living quarters of the Roses are by far the narrowest. There are rumors that people die occasionally while inside due to suffocation. Although the members of the Rose Guild are actually very clean, their front yard is just a complete mess. Their territory consists of dirty alleys, street vendors, homes for the homeless, and restaurants that have been closed down for food poisoning.


                        The King's Palace

                            The King's Palace has been closed off ever since his death. Even before that, only a select few were allowed to enter. Each guild has their ideas of what's inside, but no one has any actual evidence for it. The door is said to open only to the rightful heir.

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                        ♪♪♪ Melodics
                        Melodics have four stages.

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                            Toddler - All toddlers wear pajamas. They love to roam at this age and often get lost. Their most favorite spot to go is the front gate of the King's Palace. They believe that the doors open with magic words, and so they shout random words at it throughout the day.
                              4 Days

                            Adolescent - At this stage, they start to show their personality. The clothes they wear here will closely resemble the clothes they wear as they grow older. The Guilds have not yet entered their minds and kids from other guilds are often seen interacting with each other. Parents don't always approve of this.
                              4 Days

                            Teenager - Melodic Teens are very active and love to spar. Teenagers can now attend Battle School but are still too young to actually participate in a battle. At this age, they fully realize the importance of secluding themselves away from other guild members. Often, childhood friendships are broken here.
                              5 Classes from the Chorus

                            Young Adult - After graduating from Battle School, Melodics receive their first weapon and a token from their Guild. From now on, their life consists of battling other guild members for power. Because Melodics are partially immortal, they can maintain this appearance for as long as they live.
                            "As the innocence of a child is taken away, as will the sparkle from their eyes disappear."
                              Death


                        ♪♪♪ The Guilds

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                            ♔ The Royals (Crown) - The Royals take it upon themselves to be the strongest out of the three guilds. To them, being the strongest means having the most muscle. If you ask them for a favor, they won't refuse - if you trick them into it anyway. No one actually knows if the Royals are naturally kind, or if they're just plain stupid. Even if they are mentally challenged, they have a strong belief that the Decibels betrayed their own king.

                            Combat-wise, the Royals have an advantage in close quarters. Every Royal child receives a brass knuckle on their tenth birthday and are expected to use it whenever a threat arises.


                            ✾ The Roses (Rose) - The Roses are probably the most cunning when compared to the other guilds. When Roses successfully deceive their superiors, they are praised for it, not scolded. Lying is second nature to the Rose Guild, and that's probably why so many accuse them of assassinating the previous king. The odd thing is, although they deny murder, they don't make an attempt at passing the blame to some other guild.

                            What the Roses lack in firepower, they make up for it with amazing speed. They prefer to use daggers, whips, or any other easily concealed and fast-acting weapons during combat.


                            ♫ The Decibels (Musical Note) - Although very peaceful, Decibels are considered to be the most greedy people on earth. Often, the only thing that provokes their fighting spirit is money. If a Decibel is unskilled and therefore cannot work, they turn to music and play in the streets for easy money. When news of the king was first heard, they accused no one else but the Roses for murdering their beloved king.

                            Decibels are second to none when it comes to ranged weapons. Their eyes have such pinpoint accuracy that they can locate tension points with needles from ten yards away.


                            The Guildless - The Guildless have always been around. They are the people that are born with no faction blood - or at least very little of it. They have no real place in the world and are often found traveling. The Guildless are immensely scattered and they are all different from one another, so it's hard to generalize their fighting capabilities. After the King's death, more and more Guildless are appearing. No one actually knows why, but they all have their ideas and assumptions.


                        ♪♪♪ The Certificate

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                        Because the Roses invented a way to alter eye color temporarily, this is the only proof of being part of a guild. This certificate needs to be renewed once a month, or else you may be kicked out of your guild.

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                        To design the terrain that goes along with the certificate, use the following method.
                        Let's say I want water in tiles one two and three and then light grass for the rest. Then the combination would be: Ba Ba Ba - Ca Ca Ca - Ca Ca
                        If I wanted the water to be in 3, 6 and 8, then the combination would be: Ca Ca Ba - Ca Ca Ba - Ca Ba

                        From left to right and top to bottom the terrain types are,
                        Snowy Grass, Still Water*, Light Grass
                        Snow, Dirt, Grass
                        Ice, Sand, Dark Grass

                        *There's also moving water, just type MW for that.

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                            ♪♪♪ Event Previews

                        These guys have nothing set except for the first two who must be born into the Royal Guild.
                        Other than that, you are free to choose their weapon and background story for roleplaying.
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                            CYOA~
                        Oh no! One of the Royal's living quarters have been set into flames! We're not sure if there's still anyone inside, but a few bystanders swore they could hear crying from within. No one wants to risk their lives for a hunch, will you?

                        To Participate -
                        Entry Fee is 1ooog. Simply send me a trade with 1ooog and the title CYOA.

                        Instructions -
                        On the day of the CYOA, I will set up a thread in the Main Discussion forum of the guild. This will contain the first scene and its choices as well as rules of the game. You will then need to create your own thread with your account name in the topic and a spiffy title. Your first post must contain the scene and choices. Bold your choice. I will cycle through threads and respond to those who have already made their choice. This is the speed factor.

                        If the choice you made is correct, I will post the new scene and choices until you hit three ends.
                        |||| The first end is when you have to restart from the very beginning.
                        |||| The second end is when you rewind to the last scene to choose again.
                        |||| The third end is when you have successfully completed the Adventure and have won a character.

                        Rules -
                        Once you've completed the adventure and chosen to claim the character you received, you're stuck with that character until everyone else completes the adventure. If you want to trade characters, PM the owner of the character you want. Only when you both have reached an agreement will you be able to talk to me. Please try to switch before I cert them.


                            RAFFLE~
                        Raffle tickets cost 100g each. Drawing date is TBA.
                        To buy a ticket, quote me and tell me how many tickets you'd like to buy.
                        Send the trade as soon as possible after that.
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                        ♪♪♪ Armory
                            There are no available armor at this time.

                            Weapons Include: Bow & Arrow, Daggers, Swords, Ball & Chain, Sling Shots, Battle Staffs, Spears, and Whips.


                        ♪♪♪ Storage - Click here for all the items.

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                        These storage items go in your certificate once received. You must have room for them!


                        Level 0 Storage (Your Pockets) - Received at Lv. 1 - Can store 2 items. Allows owner to bring 2 items into a battle.

                        Level 1 Storage - Received at Lv. 3 - Can store 7 items. Allows owner to bring 4 items into a battle.

                        Level 2 Storage - Received at Lv. 5 - Can store 15 items. Allows owner to bring 7 items into a battle.

                        Level 3 Storage - Received: Unknown - Can store 25 items. Allows owner to bring 10 items into a battle.

                        ♪♪♪ Customs
                            Open~ Bribes Only


                        Custom Skills will cost you more! But you have full powers over what they do. - As long as their reasonable, of course.

                        New Weapons will also cost more, seeing as how I have to create a whole new skill tree.

                        Please PM me for discussion.

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                        ♪♪♪ The Chorus School
                        Melodics are required to take any combination of 5 classes. The classes they take determine what skills/abilities they will first acquire. Students may only take three classes at a time and only Teenage Melodics may attend. Months translate into Days for real world time.

                            Boxing
                            Duration - One Month
                            Description - Boxing improves the body's muscle capacity, speed, and resistance to withstand attacks while still learning combat techniques for the future.

                            Swimming
                            Duration - One Month
                            Description - Swimming builds flexibility, endurance, and muscle strength. With the reduced pressure on the body, swimming is a much safer way to exercise.

                            Weight Lifting
                            Duration - One Month
                            Description - Weight lifting greatly improves body strength and muscle capacity. Students will also improve their resistances to injury.

                            Track & Field
                            Duration - One Month
                            Description - Various events help improve overall fitness but with an emphasis on speed and flexibility.

                            Weapon Mastery
                            Duration - Two Months
                            Description - Mastering weapons ultimately leads to a better understanding which will then maximize proficiency and technique.

                            Meditation
                            Duration - Two Months
                            Description - For the less violent type, meditation can calm the senses and mind, allowing for more control over them.

                            Thieving
                            Duration - Two Months
                            Description - Thieving, although frowned upon, can heavily improve a student's senses, speed, and natural instinct.

                            Chemistry
                            Duration - Two Months
                            Description - Having understanding of the sciences could potentially lead to understanding of Nature and its components.

                            Human Anatomy
                            Duration - Two Months
                            Description - Anatomical research can be used for various things. Students mostly use their research to find what parts of the body can be hurt the most.

                            Martial Arts
                            Duration - Two Months
                            Description - Martial Arts trains both the body and the mind. Being able to calm your senses and redirect your energy flow could potentially increase combat power.


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                        Note: Battle System is reliant on roleplay abilities, but can still be viable either way. Example Low-Level Battle

                            ♪♪♪ Health and Stamina

                        Health (HP) determines how much damage you can take in a battle before losing. All Melodics start off with 100 health points at Level 1 but increases with levels. Stamina puts a limit on how many actions you can take during a battle. Stamina is static at 20 points.

                            ♪♪♪ Abilities/Skills

                        Abilities and Skills are earned after every level up and are influenced by classes you previously took and the way you battle. Upon receiving a Melodic's first weapon, he/she will also learn four skills/abilities. Skills need activation during a battle while Abilities are passive during a battle. Make sure to do whatever the skill your using requires you to do, otherwise the action will be considered invalid. You must also remember skills you learned and keep track of them yourself in a skill book. (Or word document/journal/etc)

                        Note: Some skills last for a duration. One turn is one battle post made by the user.

                            ♪♪♪ Leveling Up

                        When Melodics level up, their Health Points are increased by 75. To level up, you must defeat 3 opponents that are equal levels to you, one level below you, or at a higher level than you. To determine a Melodic's level, simply divide how many wins they have by 3 and add 1. 3 Losses also translates as 1 Win. Leveling up will also lead to new abilities or skills.

                            ♪♪♪ Battle Actions

                        Attack (1 Stamina) - A normal attack committed with a weapon/fist or battle item. Roll a 10-sided die. The total number multiplied by the user's level will be the total damage inflicted.
                        Use A Skill (Stamina Varies) - Do whatever the skill tells you to do, or requires you to do.
                        Use an Item (Stamina Varies) - Apply the chosen item's effects. If it has required actions, do those first.

                        Note: Battle Items are items that you can find around you during a battle. These items are predetermined by both players. You can generalize - sticks, rocks, bones, clubs, etc. Battle Items are lost upon Battle Completion.

                            ♪♪♪ The Battle Sequence

                        First, find an opponent, then decide who will go first by rolling a die or just deciding. You should also exchange skill books or item pouches for verification before or after this.

                        The one who’s turn is first (P1) creates his opening post. Opening posts can contain pretty much anything – it’s up to you. It’s recommended that you provide a description of the environment, and what items can be found here. After this, the opponent (P2) creates his opening post. This opening post however, should contain some sort of meeting between the combatants. It should contain the cause of the battle, but not the initiation. By the end of this post, the two combatants should be aware of each other’s presence (or at least one of them should).

                        Now, after opening posts are completed, we come back to P1 who will make the first action post. This post initiates the battle and should contain some sort of action by the player. It could be using a skill, an item, or committing a normal attack.

                        P2 then creates his/her reaction post if required - or rather, the actions he/she takes after the previous action. A few skills require the target to roll a die or generate a random number to determine its effects. If P1 did not use a skill that requires this, then your reaction post will also be an action post. But if P1 did use a skill that requires this, then P2 must create two posts. In the first post, you can describe how the action affected you or simply leave it blank – as long as you do what the skill asks. The second post will be your action post.

                        Repeat by creating action/reaction posts until someone loses. Stamina recovers by 2 points in the beginning of each turn and should be deducted or increased accordingly. These posts should also make somewhat sense. For example, if your Melodic uses a bow, it's practically impossible to shoot at someone that is only a few inches away from you. Likewise with a sword and a few yards away. You may battle in 1st person, or 3rd person but never 2nd person. Battle posts can be in any type of literacy, as long as you don't use symbols to label actions. There is no penalty upon losing.

                        When completing a battle, state in the last battle post that the battle has been completed and who the winner is. If items were used in the battle, state which items were used and what items you have left. In the shop thread, quote me with the battle thread's link.

                            ♪♪♪ The Battle Post

                        Battle Posts can be designed however you want them. However, you must always have your Current HP, Current Stamina, and Melodic showing. They can be anywhere in the post, but must be easy to find and read. The action taken must also be shown. If Passive Abilities, Duration Skills, or Status Effects are present, they should be included.

                            ♪♪♪ Battle Rewards

                        Upon winning a battle, you may receive a battle reward. It may be a chance to increase the tiles on your certificate, or an item for decoration or use in battle. It is random but is influenced by the quality of the battle.

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                            ♪♪♪ Forms


                        Claim Form
                        [size=24][color=Red]I CLAIM TODDLER #(-)[/color][/size]


                        Sale Form
                        [color=Purple]Sale Form:[/color]

                        [b]Owner Name:[/b]
                        [b]Name of Event:[/b]
                        [b]Toddler Number/Name/Description:[/b]
                        [b](New) Pet Name:[/b]
                        [b]Weapon:[/b]
                        [b]Terrain Combination:[/b]
                        [b]Tip?:[/b]
                        [b]Total Cost:[/b]


                        Auction Form
                        [color=Green]Auction Form:[/color]

                        [b]Owner Name:[/b]
                        [b]Name of Auction:[/b]
                        [b]Pet Name:[/b]
                        [b]Weapon:[/b]
                        [b]Terrain Combination:[/b]
                        [b]Total Cost:[/b]


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                            ♪♪♪ Owners

                        ✖✖Owner - Date Born - Pet Name & Link (Organized by Level/Stage)

                        ✖✖52Luv - July 16th, 2011 - Lex
                        ✖✖Hyp3rHugz - July 25th, 2011 - Bastila
                        ✖✖Hexe123 - July 27th, 2011 - Lila

                        ✖✖Afrorez- July 19th, 2011 - Luthor

                        ✖✖PinkyTurnip - July 18th, 2011 - Reiji
                        ✖✖shyanimegrl - July 17th, 2011 - Marion
                        ✖✖PinkyTurnip - July 25th, 2011 - Ryuuichi

                        ✖✖Afrorez - July 20th, 2011 - Talia


                            ♪♪♪ Certificates Expired



                            ♪♪♪ Tippers & Donors

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                        PinkyTurnip heart
                        Hexe123 heart
                        Shyanimegrl heart

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                            ♪♪♪ Concept/Story: 52Luv
                            ♪♪♪ Pixel Art: 52Luv
                            ♪♪♪ Other Graphics: 52Luv
                            ♪♪♪ Fonts Used: Dutch & Harley - Visitor from DaFont.com
                            ♪♪♪ Textures Used: Musical Notes by FredTheCow-Stock
                            ♪♪♪ Programs Used: Photoshop & MS Paint

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