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The VERY first thing you must do is read the rules. It will make posting a lot smoother, and should help you understand just how the game functions. And though I consider myself somewhat laid back, I'm not afraid to remove people that blatantly disregard these rules. So read them, eh? :)

There are five groups for you to choose from. First and foremost, of course, are the Musketeers...the "heroes." However, keep in mind that they are not the pure shining image of good! They're just the main focus of Dumas' stories. The Cardinal's guards, meanwhile, are not evil. They are merely in opposition most times with the Musketeers. These two sides are constantly bickering and starting up duels. The third faction will be known as the Fleurs. This will be a lady-based squadron (no men allowed) of female swashbucklers. Though they are not official yet, their leader Luna Vinzinni is struggling to form a legion of bodyguards to protect the queen. The fourth faction you can join, is ... none of the above! It would include any roles, such as King Louis XIV, a blacksmith, a lackey...whatever you like! Last, but definitely not least, are the villains. Need I say more? Also, should you grow bored, you are always welcome to create more than one character. After you've decided on a faction, click on the character creation link down below.

So you've got a character now, and the rules are understood! What next? If you're coming into the game after it's already started, it's recommended that you read up on a few of the previous posts on the Yahoo site. There will also be a storyline set up so you can read what's going on.

After that, send me an e-mail (to pyiiiii@yahoo.com) listing any IM devices and addresses that you might use. These will be added to the contacts page, which you should browse through. Add people to your lists, and don't be afraid to contact them for joint posts. This is a very friendly game, and is meant to be fun. The more people you plot with, the better!

Once you're a member, feel free to expand on your character and add what you can to the list. Send in any pictures or information or whatever you like, and I'll put it on the site. And now that all this is out of the way, Here's an explanation of the four factions!

The Musketeers are probably the most easy character to adapt to. They love wine, women, and DUELS! The favorite tavern of the Musketeers is Le Grenouille Bleu. Their captain is Monsieur DeTreville, who will station the Musketeers and send them to various locations. Your first duty is to the king, and the motto is "All for one, and one for all." The Musketeer's tunic is royal blue with silver trim. Most frequently they engage themselves in taunting the Cardinal's Guards.

Cardinal Richelieu heads this squadron of men, who protect not only His Eminence but also serve as the town and castle soldiers. The tunic is much like the Musketeers' own, but in a brilliant red color. These men, for the most part, are a bit more stern and serious in their duties. However, don't feel restricted to that persona. They're all individuals, varying in temper and goals. The Cardinal's Guards usually take their rest and drink at Le Faucon Rouge.

A new band of swashbucklers, very much akin to the Amazonian women. Luna Vinzinni is determined to make a place for women in society, much to the disgrace of most of the public. When you first join, there is no uniform. Luna has the applicant steal one from either a Musketeer or a Cardinalite. After which, it is tailored and dyed to the woman's tastes. The tavern of choice is L'Iris Violet.