─⋅✦ About
Via Lactea is a galaxy where all Aestrolos come together, to feast, to make friends, or to battle. There are group and solo missions that players can take and challenge themselves. In Via Lactea, there are four joinable factions. Members can apply to any faction that appeals the most to them. The Factions will host tournaments for players to challenge their comrades and prove their battle strength.
Via Lactea itself is located in the heart of the Nucleus, the nucleus is a hidden infinite universe. The nucleus can also be described as a gateway or warp-hole to all parallel universes. Aestrolos can gain access to the Nucleus by applying to the faction leaders. The Nucleus world is a world beyond imagination, because of its size and constantly changing environments, different kinds of galaxy, planets, materials, plants and living beings can still be discovered.
“I have seen life come and go. Tell me - are you here to stay?”
─⋅✦ Factions
Fortuna
creative
They are the Intuitive and Feeling types, known for their empathy, diplomatic skills, and passionate idealism.
Bonus: + 2% GD gain
Nocturn
cryptic
They are the Observant and Judging types, known for their mysterious nature, practicality, and focus on order, security, and stability.
Bonus: + 2% Cosma gain
Odyssey
energetic
They are the Observant and Prospecting types, known for their energetic nature, courage, spontaneity, and flexibility.
Bonus: +1 Atk, +1 Def
Genesis
intelligence
They are the Intuitive and Thinking types, known for their rationality, impartiality, and intellectual excellence.
Bonus: +2 Int
─⋅✦ Faction's mission
Every faction leader gives their members prompts every bi-month. Participation in missions is done via creating art, writing/roleplaying.
By participating in missions, you will gain Cosma (experience points). Cosma is calculated by dividing the number of GD earned on missions in half. Your Cosma gain in each level will depend on the art and rp you submit during the mission.
You will gain 10 additional cosma if you successfully master the mission, none if you failed.
─⋅✦ Tournaments
A tournament is a competition involving all four factions, all participating in a sport or game.
In a tournament there will be one winning factions and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place not relevant to the winning factions.
You will gain 100 additional Cosma and 200 GD if you are placed 1st
50 Cosma and 100 GD if you are placed 2nd
25 Cosma and 50 GD if you are placed 3rd
If your faction won the tournament and you have participated in the tournament, you will gain 5 Cosma and 10 GD.
─⋅✦ Classes
Aestrolos can join one class at a time. Classes define your skills but doesn't define what kind of weapon you use.
To join a class you must first purchase a class certificate from the Guild Merchant, the cost will vary depending on which class you choose.
You can change your class with the class change certificate from the Guild Merchant, the cost will vary depending on which class you choose. Once you have change your class you will start from level one again.
After getting your class certificate you can freely choose which job you’d like to have, for example if your class is a fighter, you may get a job as Knight, Weapon master, Samurai, Martial artist etc. Beware, Jobs require weapons/equipment. You will be given one starting weapon at the beginning, you can also buy weapons and equipment from the merchants and affiliated merchants.
Fighter
starting HP: 60
Tank
starting HP: 60
Mage
starting HP: 40
Cleric
starting HP: 40
Rogue
starting HP: 30
Ranger
starting HP: 30
─⋅✦ Leveling
When you first get your class, you will start at level 1.
You can level up by gaining Cosma from:
- Participating in your Faction's missions
- Roleplaying or drawing with your Aestrolos Mentor
- Participating in Aestrolos Events
- Participating in Tournaments
The Cosma you will gain depends on the Event you join and on the amount of RP and Artwork you bring during the Event.
─⋅✦ Level Milestones
Novice
Unlock: Skill 1
This is where new members start.
Journeyman
Unlock: Skill 2
After reaching lvl 5 Players can take the ranking test to unlock the Journeyman bonus.
The Journeyman's ranking test contains:
- Successfully complete at least 1 Mission
- Successfully complete the mystery mission given by the Headmaster
- If you fail you can try again next level
Adventurer
Unlock: Mentorship, Skill 3
After reaching lvl 10 Players can take the ranking test to unlock the Adventurer bonus.
The Adventurer's ranking test contains:
- Successfully complete at least 2 Mission
- Have at least one battle with a guild member (no need to win, required for battle experience)
- Successfully complete the mystery mission given by the Headmaster
- If you fail you can try again next level
Veteran
Unlock: Ultimate Skill
After reaching lvl 15 Players can take the ranking test to unlock the Veteran bonus.
The Veteran's ranking test contains:
- Successfully complete at least 3 Mission
- Have at least 2 battle with a guild member (no need to win, required for battle experience)
- Successfully complete the mystery mission given by the Headmaster
- If you fail you can try again next level
General
Unlock: Ultimate Skill
After reaching lvl 20 Players can take the ranking test to unlock the General bonus.
The General's ranking test contains:
- Successfully complete at least 4 Mission
- Have at least 3 battle with a guild member (no need to win, required for battle experience)
- Participate in at least one tournament
- Successfully complete the mystery mission given by the Headmaster
- If you fail you can try again after the next Faction mission
Level 20 is the max Level your Aestrolos can gain in one class.
─⋅✦ Mentor
Once an Aestrolos reach level 10 they are eligible to mentor other Aestrolos of max. 5 students. As a student you can only have 2 mentors.
You can level up by RPing or drawing relevant Plots with your Aestrolos Mentor, but once you reach their level you can no longer level up with this method.
You can ask an NPC to be your mentor too!
─⋅✦ Wandering Vendor
As a Wandering Vendor you are able to create custom-designed items for other Aestrolos. Vendors can 100% keep their income.
What kind of business can one make?
- Blacksmith - vendor can make custom weapon designs or armor design in exchange of GD or RC
- Seamstress - vendor can make custom armour or outfit designs in exchange of GD or RC
You cannot own an administration business, official business or something that competes against the Market, the Merchant or the Organization itself.
How does one own a business?
- Purchase a Vendor licence in the Market
- Submit your business form in the Headmaster office for approval
- Make a thread on our Forum about your business
Anyone can apply to becoming a Wandering Vendor.
─⋅✦ Joining
You must read and agree to Via Lactea Rules before Joining.
First application to Via Lactea is free. If you wish to add more Aestrolos after, you must purchase the Faction certificate from the Merchant.
You will be automatically added to Via Lactea and the Faction of your choice, when your application is accepted by the Headmaster. If not you will be notified.
This is what you need to send in for application:
- Aestrolos Reference: (colored image, can use normal aestrolos ref)
- Faction: (the faction you want to join)
- Class: (the class and job would you like to get)
- Starting Skill: (you may add one skill suited for the class)
- Stats: (you have 10 points to distribute at level 1)
- Attack:
- Defense:
- Dexterity:
- Intelligence: - Personality description: (min ~100 words, max ~600 words.)
- Lore: (min ~500 words, if more than 1000 words add TL;DR)