Elf Clan

ELF CLAN CHARTER

OVERVIEW
ELF CLAN is a fantasy /sci fi / steampunk group stationed on multiple 3D virtual worlds. We have dozens of regions with various themes and designs, owned by individual members.

Elf Clan is more a "themed" group than role playing. We're an Elven Fantasy group, one of the oldest in the VR worlds (since 2004).
 
Members tend to be in-character while on our lands, as it's more fun that way. But we don't require anyone to take character roles or speak / act any certain way. Visitors and members may be in or out of character at their choosing. We're pretty relaxed.

WHERE?

Currently the Elf Clan Homeland is hosted at ElvenSong region on OSgrid.

Elf Clan was originally founded on a system called Second Life, a very expensive platform.  Increasing expense, decreasing service and unfriendly policies stifled our group creativity and prevented growth.  We eventually moved to the hypergrid... a cooperative group of virtual worlds.  It is far less expensive and provides us greater control over our properties. In short we got much more for our money and a more hospitable environment.  As a result our group boomed far beyond any growth we'd experienced before.  Our lands and creations are more beautiful and our theme more diverse.   Elf Clan is everywhere.

 
ElvenHope

 

ROLE PLAYING
We do have role playing rules available for those who wish to engage in such activities. However, reading such is not required to enjoy our group or lands; role playing is optional and voluntary.

 
Orc Embassy

 

ENVIRONMENT
Elf Clan is very loosely based on Lord of the Rings, with a few twists. The Orcs are our oldest and most loyal allies (despite the occasional very hyper wars). Dragons are guardians of our lands. Tinies run about causing mischief. Pixies and Fae abound (mostly to keep the Orcs in line). All in all we are a pretty laid-back and very friendly group. We openly welcome visitors. Our lands are "Web-G, family-friendly".
 
Replicant City, high-sky ElvenSong

 

GENRE
Elf Clan is not strictly limited to Elven fantasy. We also currently have science fiction and steampunk themes, and are looking to add additional fantasy / sci fi themes in the future. We believe diversity makes exploration more enjoyable.
 
EXPLORATION
Pick up a TOUR GUIDE and TELEPORT HUD at ElvenSong Castle.

Come join us in a wondrous romp that includes fantasy, science fiction, steampunk and more.
 
ElvenGlen Castle

 
YOUR OWN REGION
If you like Elf Clan and would like to own your own region, please contact us. Our members love being part of our group of fantasy / sci fi islands.  We'll be happy to help you get established on OSgrid or one of our affiliate grids, according to your needs.
 

-- Wayfinder Wishbringer, founder of Elf Clan

THE CLIFF NOTES VERSION:

Originally the Elf Clan Charter was an extensive document, necessarily so to protect group members and lands in the environment of Second Life.  Now with Elf Clan lands owned by individuals and spread throughout the Hypergrid, land owners are primarily in charge of their own land rules and the Charter has been greatly simplified.   The Elf Clan Charter now boils down to these basic concepts:

* Honor * Respect * Friendship *   The three original tenets of our group philosophy.

* Family friendly and visitor-friendly lands.  Lands should be open to visitors and designed to encourage visitors to explore.

* G-rated public areas (Mature areas are either clearly designated or restricted to high sky)

* The Elf Clan Affiliate Lands banner is present at your primary landing point.

* No political, nationalist, religious, or obviously controversial components in public areas.  Elf Clan is neutral and non-controversial, lands where people can escape from real life stress.

* Primary themes are fantasy, science fiction and steampunk. Your land doesn't have to be totally these themes, but needs to reflect theme to a notable degree.

* No open nudity, foul language, or other "mature" themes.  Ancient Elf Clan saying:  "What you do in your home is your business.  What you do in the streets is ours."  Elf Clan is and always has been a group where people can get away from the stress of the real world.  In setting up an Elf Clan Affiliate land, the owners are stating, "This is a safe zone that people can visit to relax and enjoy the environment."

* Beyond that, land owners are the sovereigns of their lands and set their own rules.  Elf Clan does not police Affiliates unless we receive report of obvious breach of trust.

That's it!  Far simpler than our early days. You can find a bit more information in our Visitor Guidelines, which of course apply to the lands themselves as well.

WHAT IS ELF CLAN... and WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL CHARTER?

The following information is presented here for archival purposes.  While these things can be used as guidelines, our new environments have allowed us to relax restrictions and rules.  This is primarily due to getting away from the highly restrictive and drama / griefer-filled Second Life environment.

Elf Clan is a virtual reality group based on the Opensim platform (https://www.osgrid.org/). We offer fantasy theme lands, science fiction, steampunk and other unique genres. Elf Clan is a visitor-friendly, family-friendly group.

The Elf Clan Charter is the foundation document of our group. It details our core concepts, rules, governing system, goals and functions. Members are encouraged to acquaint themselves with this charter and accompanying documents.

Core Concepts: HONOR * RESPECT * FRIENDSHIP

Elf Clan is a very visitor-friendly group. Feel free to visit any area of Elf Clan lands. (See Visitor Guidlines below.)
 

Those who conduct themselves properly are welcome on our lands. Our lands are peaceful, harmonious and friendly. We like our visitors to be the same.

Elf Clan lands are family-friendly and G-rated (not PG, PG13, R or X). Please conduct yourself modestly (dress, speech, gestures) and always remember the core concepts. Behave as if there are always "ladies and children present"... and that's a good rule of thumb. Thank you. : )

TO JOIN ELF CLAN: Just click the JOIN ELF CLAN link on this site's home page. It is good to read the following documents to become acquainted with Elf Clan concepts and guidelines.

Q: Do I have to be an elf to join?
A: No. You don't have to take a role at all, although doing so enhances the fun. Read more about different roles below. All you need is a love of fun and a respectful nature.

PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

INTRO TO ELF CLAN

VISITOR GUIDELINES

ATTRACTIONS

ELF CLAN RENTALS Have a beautiful home on Elf Clan lands

OWNING AN ELF CLAN REGION

EXPANDED GENRES  Diversified areas of Elf Clan fantasy lore

COMMON ELF CLAN ROLES You don't have to be an Elf. Look at these wondrous suggestions.

GROUP ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

IM and CHAT GUIDELINES

POSTING GROUP NOTICES

ROLE PLAYING and WEAPONRY

ELF CLAN LORE

HANDLING PROBLEMS (drama)

HOSTING EVENTS

EVENT IDEAS

REFEREE GUIDELINES-- Elf Clan sporting events

GREETERS

GUARDIAN GUIDELINE

ELDAR

Cinnamon Raymaker

Moontan Valeeva

Peter Lioncourt

Wayfinder Wishbringer

GREETERS and REGION OWNERS: The Greeters and Region Owners are in charge of assisting and moderating the lands, and hosting events. Please provide them your cooperation.
 

ELF CLAN FOUNDATION LANDS:
ElvenSong and ElvenGlen on OSgrid.
(These are re-creations of the first Elf Clan regions and are centers of Elf Clan history.)


MODERN DAY ELF CLAN

Elf Clan shut down all Second Life lands on November 17, 2011 and moved to Inworld.  Inworldz self-destructed July 27, 2018 and Elf Clan home worlds moved to OSgrid.  Affiliates moved to other grids, joined by the Hypergrid.  Elf Clan thrives today with more lands and creations than our entire history.


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