Before you read onward, know that the information here presented may be considered a 'spoiler'. If you enjoy learning things as your character learns them ICly, you may want to reconsider reading this. The information herein would be known by Crinos natives or those who would, by virtue of long-time residence or association, know these things. It's not secret, per se, but it is offered as information that one would have to work for, in a sense, if one were not already deeply involved in Crinos. In our opinion, it's much more fun to have this information be hard-won IC knowledge, giving the learner a sense of accomplishment. Certainly it's fine to reveal this knowledge in an In-Character manner -- storytelling, for example. This information is also provided publicly so that those who have an interest in making a Crinosian character can have a wider understanding of the background of the shadow.

Our philosophy is that you can never have too much information. However, we realize that the amount of information that we throw at you is somewhat overwhelming. To that end, we've organized the insider info into categories, hopefully to help you find what you're looking for. Also, below are a couple of guidelines on reading background information.

Thinking about a character background? Read through all the tribal descriptions. Read the +lhelp thoroughly (this version and the new version).

Trying to figure out what your character should know? Read through the Background And Culture section below.

Trying to figure out what your character's abilities are? Read these topics: SHAPESHIFTING, SORCERY, COMBAT.

Want to build a room? Read these topics: BUILDING, CODE.

Want to advertise your character, or keep in touch with others? Read these topics: BIOS, ACTIVE, CHATLINE.

Crinos Culture (things you would know): LUNA, Lunar Cycles, SERPEN

Character Background topics: DEA, Luna's Blessings, EMPATHY

Legends (these are things most Verdimm, unless isolated or grown up out of Crinos, would know. Keep in mind each tribe has its own 'slant' on the story presented): BROTHOS, EARLY AGES, FLECTIVI, LOST TRIBES, TIMELINE, UNCIAE LEGEND

Building and Code topics: BUILDING, CHATLINE, CODE

Communications topics: ACTIVE, BIOS, CRINOS_BLDR.

Roleplay topics: COMBAT, PUPPETS.

Character Development Topics: CHILDREN, SHAPESHIFTING, SORCERY

The tribes themselves (all Verdimm are were-somethings, the following gives the tribe name and whatever "something" is in parens): Overview (short desc of every tribe), Aeolae (Wyvern), Alkari (Moose), Altaica (Tiger), Brusticai (Horse), Deicus (Lion), Ekli'in (Elk), Harcolin (Jackal), Kei (Griffin), Lemesech (Python), Marswt (Batlike), Mervain (Gazelle), Mokh (Crcodile), Ret-Ti-Senek (Rat-Ant), Tenebrae (Panther), Tenetic (Gargoyle), Unciae (Snow Leopard), Ursum (Bear), Venator (Wolf), Verachka (Gorilla)