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==How To Become a Citizen==
==How To Become a Citizen==
To become a citizen simply find the local citizenship office and <tt>ASK CLERK ABOUT CITIZENSHIP</tt> and follow the directions. Citizenship offices are typically found in town halls.
To become a citizen simply find the local citizenship office and <tt>ASK CLERK ABOUT CITIZENSHIP</tt> and follow the directions. Citizenship offices are typically found in town halls.
<br>You must have at least 300 total ranks to become a citizen.


Note: Free-to-play are not eligible for citizenship unless they purchase from the Simucoin store.


==Available Citizenships and Benefits==
==Available Citizenships and Benefits==
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|[[Aesry]]||of Aesry Surlaenis'a||
|[[Aesry]]||of Aesry Surlaenis'a||
*Recognition by the city guardians.
*Recognition by the city guardians.
*Public ship captains will alert you when their ship is about to leave, upon request.
*Access to citizen only rooms in the [[Inn of the Crystal Wave]]
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|[[Forfedhdar]]||of Forfedhdar||
|[[Forfedhdar]]||of Forfedhdar||
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|[[Ilithi]]||of Ilithi||
|[[Ilithi]]||of Ilithi||
*Access to citizen-only establishments.
*Access to citizen-only establishments ([[Vaalrin House]]).
*Recognition by the guards that allow entry at night through the north, south and west gates.
*Night access to shops for citizens.
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|[[M'Riss]]||of M'Riss||
|[[M'Riss]]||of M'Riss||
*Free galley fare between [[M'Riss]] and [[Mer'kresh]].
*Access to the [[RanikMap108|Fever Point]] Pier and the [[Degan]], a ship that sails between M'riss and [[Acenamacra]].
*Access to the [[RanikMap108|Fever Point]] Pier and the [[Degan]], a ship that sails between M'riss and [[Acenamacra]].
*Cypress medallion featuring the city's triskele crest.
*Cypress medallion featuring the city's triskele crest.
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|[[Ratha]]||of Ratha||
|[[Ratha]]||of Ratha||
*Free lift rides
*Free lift rides, access to the Golden Lyre club in the [[Hotagi'rath_Theater_(shop)|Hotagi'rath Theater]].
*Access to the Golden Lyre club in the [[Hotagi'rath_Theater_(shop)|Hotagi'rath Theater]]
*Public ship captains will gweth to alert you when their ship is about to leave, upon request.
*Public ship captains will gweth to alert you when their ship is about to leave, upon request.
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*Half-price barge and ferry fare.
*Half-price barge and ferry fare.
*Recognition by the [[Theren Keep]] guards that allows entry at night.
*Recognition by the [[Theren Keep]] guards that allows entry at night.
*Citizen-only Telomin Hall (clubhouse & library) in [[Therenborough]].
*Citizen-only [[Telomin Hall]] (clubhouse & library) in [[Therenborough]].
*Citizen-only backroom of [[Gretchen's Hats]].
*Citizen-only backroom of [[Gretchen's Hats]].
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|[[Velaka]]||of Velaka||
|[[Velaka]]||of Velaka||
*Anytime access to Palace Walk via KNOCKing on the palace gates.
*None.
*Reduced [[currency]] exchange fee (in [[Muspar'i]]).
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|[[Zoluren]]||of Zoluren||
|[[Zoluren]]||of Zoluren||
*Free ferry fare between [[Crossing]] and [[Leth Deriel]].
*Free ferry fare between [[Crossing]] and [[Leth Deriel]].
**Traders still pay ferry fees for caravans and cargo.
*Ability to close/open city gates (currently disabled).
*Ability to close/open city gates (currently disabled).
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===Citizenship Clerk Locations===
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!Region!!Clerk Location!!Genie Room!!Lich Room
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|Aesry Surlaenis'a||[[RanikMap99|North Inner Ring, within the Debt Office.]]||r153||
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|Forfedhdar||[[RanikMap117|Inner Hibarnhvidar, Office of Citizenship near the Office of Debts]]||r197||
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|Ilithi||[[RanikMap67|Within the Great Tower, Citizenship Office]]||r548||
|-
|M'Riss||[[RanikMap107|Mer'Kresh, Town Hall Office of Citizens]]||r297||
|-
|Ratha||[[RanikMap91|Within Shhoi-sson Palace, Office of Citizenry Registration near Debt Collection.]]||r470||
|-
|Therengia||[[RanikMap42|In Therenborough's Ibec Hall.]]||r272||
|-
|Velaka||[[RanikMap47|In Muspar'i, southwest of the jail, Civic Building.]]||r552||
|-
|Zoluren||[[RanikMap1|Crossing Town Hall, Citizenship Office]]||r312||11799
|-
|}


==Titles==
==Titles==
You can receive an [[:Category:Titles|AFFILIATION TITLE]] by locating the clerk adjacent to the clerk that first bestowed citizenship and by typing <tt>ASK CLERK ABOUT TITLE</tt>. Affiliation titles appear after the character's name and post title and look like "of Zoluren" or "of Therengia."
You can receive an [[Affiliation Titles| Affiliation title]] by locating the clerk adjacent to the clerk that first bestowed citizenship and by typing <tt>ASK CLERK ABOUT TITLE</tt>. Affiliation titles appear after the character's name and post title and look like "of Zoluren" or "of Therengia."


Also possible are city-based titles. You can {{com|ask}} {{tt|about}} {{tt|CITY}} to gain the new title. You may only pledge to a single city at a time, and it's in addition to your "of (province)" affiliation title. Claiming one of these new titles comes with an initial paperwork fee and will increase your monthly taxes as well.


==Fees and Taxes==
==Costs of Citizenship==
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===Fees and Taxes===
There is a charge to becoming a citizen that is a few gold. Additionally, every month, real life time, taxes are assessed whether you are in the game or not. Taxes typically cost a few gold as well.
There is a charge to becoming a citizen that is a few gold. Additionally, every month, real life time, taxes are assessed whether you are in the game or not. Taxes typically cost a few gold as well. ''Please note some of these prices seem to be lower due to premium status. If you join and get a higher fee, please leave a note on the discussion page with the price, province and if you are premium or not.''
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===Joining Fees and Upkeep Taxes===
'''Aesry:''' ??<br />
'''Forfedhdar:''' 4500 dokoras debted to your account, and 4500 dokoras in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days].<br />
'''Ilithi:''' 4500 dokoras debted to your account, and 4050 dokoras in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days].<br />
'''M'Riss:''' 7200 lirums debted to your account, and 4500 lirums in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days].<br />
'''Ratha:''' 7500 lirums debted to your account, and 7000 lirums in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days].<br />
'''Therengia:''' 9000 lirums debted to your account, and 3150 lirums in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days].<br />
'''Velaka (Muspar'i):''' 4500 lirums debted to your account, and 4500 lirums in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days]. (Payable in Therengia) <br />
'''Zoluren:''' 4500 kronars debted to your account, and 3150 kronars in taxes every 120 days or so [30 real life days].<br />


==Canceling/Changing Citizenship==
===Canceling/Changing Citizenship===
In order to change citizenship to another area the existing citizenship must first be canceled. This is done by returning to the office of the province you ''currently'' have citizenship in and then typing <tt>CANCEL</tt>. Note that there is a fairly long waiting period of 30(RL) days afterward, before another citizenship with any province may be acquired. A fee is also added to your debt once you cancel.
In order to change citizenship to another area the existing citizenship must first be canceled. This is done by returning to the office of the province you ''currently'' have citizenship in and then typing <tt>CANCEL</tt>. Note that there is a fairly long waiting period of 30(RL) days afterward, before another citizenship with any province may be acquired. A fee is also added to your debt once you cancel.

===Cancellation Fees===
===Joining Fees, Upkeep Taxes, and Cancellation Fees===
'''Aesry:''' 10000 to the Collection of Qi.<br />
Taxes are charged approximately every 120 days (30 real life days).
'''Forfedhdar:''' ?? <br />
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'''Ilithi:''' 8100 Dokoras to the Domain of Ilithi.<br />
|-
'''M'Riss:''' 9000 lirums to the Collection of Qi.<br />
! Location !! Joining Fees !! Taxes&nbsp;<ref>Taxes are increased further if you hold a city [[Affiliation Titles|affiliation title]].</ref> !! Cancellation Fees !! Charging Province
'''Ratha:''' 12000 lirums to the Collection of Qi.<br />
|-
'''Therengia:''' ?? <br />
| Aesry: || 8,000 lirums || 5,000 lirums || 10,000 lirums || Collection of Qi.
'''Velaka:''' ?? <br />
|-
'''Zoluren:''' ?? <br />
| Forfedhdar: || 4,500 - 5,000 dokoras || 4,500 dokoras || 10,000 dokoras || Collection of Forfedhdar
|-
| Ilithi: || 4,500 dokoras || 4,050 dokoras || 7,000 - 9,000 dokoras || Domain of Ilithi.
|-
| M'Riss: || 7,200 lirums || 4,500 lirums || 9,000 lirums || Collection of Qi.
|-
| Ratha: || 7,500 lirums || 7,000 lirums || 12,600 lirums || Collection of Qi.
|-
| Therengia: || 9,000 lirums || 3,150 lirums || 7,000 lirums || Province of Therenborough (Ibec Hall)
|-
| Velaka (Muspar'i): || 4,500 lirums || 4,500 lirums || 8,100 Lirums || Province of Therenborough (Riverhaven)
|-
| Zoluren: || 5,000 kronars || 3,500 kronars || 7,000 kronars || Principality of Zoluren.
|}
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Revision as of 14:18, 10 August 2024


Citizenship is the state of being a member to a particular province or region.

How To Become a Citizen

To become a citizen simply find the local citizenship office and ASK CLERK ABOUT CITIZENSHIP and follow the directions. Citizenship offices are typically found in town halls.
You must have at least 300 total ranks to become a citizen.

Note: Free-to-play are not eligible for citizenship unless they purchase from the Simucoin store.

Available Citizenships and Benefits

Location Title Benefits
Aesry of Aesry Surlaenis'a
  • Recognition by the city guardians.
  • Public ship captains will alert you when their ship is about to leave, upon request.
  • Access to citizen only rooms in the Inn of the Crystal Wave
Forfedhdar of Forfedhdar
  • Access to additional home sites.
Ilithi of Ilithi
  • Access to citizen-only establishments (Vaalrin House).
  • Recognition by the guards that allow entry at night through the north, south and west gates.
  • Night access to shops for citizens.
M'Riss of M'Riss
Ratha of Ratha
  • Free lift rides
  • Access to the Golden Lyre club in the Hotagi'rath Theater
  • Public ship captains will gweth to alert you when their ship is about to leave, upon request.
Therengia of Therengia
Velaka of Velaka
  • Anytime access to Palace Walk via KNOCKing on the palace gates.
  • Reduced currency exchange fee (in Muspar'i).
Zoluren of Zoluren
  • Free ferry fare between Crossing and Leth Deriel.
    • Traders still pay ferry fees for caravans and cargo.
  • Ability to close/open city gates (currently disabled).


Citizenship Clerk Locations

Region Clerk Location Genie Room Lich Room
Aesry Surlaenis'a North Inner Ring, within the Debt Office. r153
Forfedhdar Inner Hibarnhvidar, Office of Citizenship near the Office of Debts r197
Ilithi Within the Great Tower, Citizenship Office r548
M'Riss Mer'Kresh, Town Hall Office of Citizens r297
Ratha Within Shhoi-sson Palace, Office of Citizenry Registration near Debt Collection. r470
Therengia In Therenborough's Ibec Hall. r272
Velaka In Muspar'i, southwest of the jail, Civic Building. r552
Zoluren Crossing Town Hall, Citizenship Office r312 11799

Titles

You can receive an Affiliation title by locating the clerk adjacent to the clerk that first bestowed citizenship and by typing ASK CLERK ABOUT TITLE. Affiliation titles appear after the character's name and post title and look like "of Zoluren" or "of Therengia."

Also possible are city-based titles. You can ASK ABOUT CITY to gain the new title. You may only pledge to a single city at a time, and it's in addition to your "of (province)" affiliation title. Claiming one of these new titles comes with an initial paperwork fee and will increase your monthly taxes as well.

Costs of Citizenship

Fees and Taxes

There is a charge to becoming a citizen that is a few gold. Additionally, every month, real life time, taxes are assessed whether you are in the game or not. Taxes typically cost a few gold as well. Please note some of these prices seem to be lower due to premium status. If you join and get a higher fee, please leave a note on the discussion page with the price, province and if you are premium or not.

Canceling/Changing Citizenship

In order to change citizenship to another area the existing citizenship must first be canceled. This is done by returning to the office of the province you currently have citizenship in and then typing CANCEL. Note that there is a fairly long waiting period of 30(RL) days afterward, before another citizenship with any province may be acquired. A fee is also added to your debt once you cancel.

Joining Fees, Upkeep Taxes, and Cancellation Fees

Taxes are charged approximately every 120 days (30 real life days).

Location Joining Fees Taxes [1] Cancellation Fees Charging Province
Aesry: 8,000 lirums 5,000 lirums 10,000 lirums Collection of Qi.
Forfedhdar: 4,500 - 5,000 dokoras 4,500 dokoras 10,000 dokoras Collection of Forfedhdar
Ilithi: 4,500 dokoras 4,050 dokoras 7,000 - 9,000 dokoras Domain of Ilithi.
M'Riss: 7,200 lirums 4,500 lirums 9,000 lirums Collection of Qi.
Ratha: 7,500 lirums 7,000 lirums 12,600 lirums Collection of Qi.
Therengia: 9,000 lirums 3,150 lirums 7,000 lirums Province of Therenborough (Ibec Hall)
Velaka (Muspar'i): 4,500 lirums 4,500 lirums 8,100 Lirums Province of Therenborough (Riverhaven)
Zoluren: 5,000 kronars 3,500 kronars 7,000 kronars Principality of Zoluren.

References

  1. ↑ Taxes are increased further if you hold a city affiliation title.

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