K289

📋 Outline

• 0 — Conduct, Respect and Protection
• 1 — Palace Titles and Roles
• 2 — Palace Authority and Structure
• 3 — Palace Members and Duties
• 4 — Resources
• 5 — PVP (COT)
• 6 — Portals
• 7 — Outlaws
• 8 — Dispute and Compensation
• 9 — Clan Requirements
• 10 — Taxes
• 11 — Kingdom Bonuses
• 12 — Official Chats

🛡️ 0. Conduct, Respect and Protection

All citizens of K289 are expected to uphold respect, discipline, and integrity at all times. These principles form the foundation of the kingdom and must be honored by all players.

• Players below 500k Might and City Level 14 or below are protected from attacks by all stronger K289 players.
• These protections reflect the standards established by previous kings and serve as the foundation of K289's ROE. All players are expected to uphold them through honorable actions.
• If a protected player attacks an unprotected player, the attacked party is allowed one retaliation per attack received.
• Players without a clan are not considered outlaws, but must still follow all ROE rules. Violations will result in enforcement by the King and Royal Guards.
• All clans must state their compliance with the current ROE in their clan description.
• Clan leaders and officers are responsible for understanding and enforcing ROE within their clans at all times.
• All clan buildings are fully protected.
• Attacking a clan fort will result in OUTLAW status or full compensation for damages.
• Clan leadership must enforce this rule.

Respect and Conduct

All players are required to maintain a respectful environment within the kingdom, especially in Kingdom Chat (KC).

• Spamming in KC will result in a temporary ban enforced by moderators.
• Racism, hate speech, and harmful behavior are strictly prohibited and will result in a temporary ban.
• Sexual harassment or misconduct will result in an immediate permanent ban from KC.
• Predatory behavior of any kind is strictly forbidden. All players must report such behavior to the developers. If the offender is in a clan, they must be removed immediately and will be declared an OUTLAW.
• Players who experience this behavior must: do not engage, take screenshots as proof, and block the offender immediately.
• These rules are not optional. They exist to protect the kingdom, its players, and the integrity of K289.

👑 1. Palace Titles and Roles

🏛️ 2. Palace Authority and Structure

The Palace serves as the governing body of K289, responsible for maintaining order, enforcing laws, and guiding the kingdom.

• The King holds final authority over all decisions within the kingdom.
• The Palace supports the King through coordination, strategy, and execution of kingdom operations.
• Each Palace member is responsible for fulfilling their assigned role and operating within their defined authority.
• No Palace member may override another role's responsibilities, except by order of the King.
• Major decisions, including ROE changes, treasury use, and kingdom-wide actions, require Palace discussion and approval, unless immediate action is required.
• In urgent situations, the King or designated authority (Queen or Hand) may act immediately in the best interest of the kingdom.
• Abuse of power, negligence, or failure to fulfill duties may result in removal from the Palace by the King.
• All Palace members must remain active, informed, and knowledgeable of the current ROE at all times.
• The Palace exists to ensure the kingdom operates with order, discipline, and unified leadership.

📜 3. Palace Members and Duties

Each role is responsible for its assigned system. Overlap is not permitted unless directed by the King.

💎 4. Resources

All resource usage within K289 shall follow a system of clarity, fairness, and simplicity.

Resource Ownership

• All resource points within clan territory belong exclusively to that clan. Unauthorized occupants may be removed without warning.
• Wild resource points (DM, WS, and others) operate under first come, first serve.
• A resource is considered occupied when a player is actively present.
• Presence takes priority over chat claims.

Resource Coordination

• The Chancellor oversees resource coordination when needed.
• Chat may be used for coordination, but registration is not required and does not grant ownership.

Conflict and Enforcement

• The Legate handles resource disputes and works to resolve conflicts.
• Violations may be escalated to the Centurion and Royal Guards for enforcement.
• Repeated violations may result in: compensation, disciplinary action, or OUTLAW status.

These rules ensure fair access to resources while maintaining order within the kingdom.

⚔️ 5. PVP (COT)

All internal conflict within K289 is to cease. Our enemy is no longer within, but beyond our borders. Unity and peace among all clans are mandatory.

Authorized PvP

• Clash for the Throne (COT) is the only official PvP event within the kingdom.
• All other PvP events are optional, strictly private, and must not impact other players or violate ROE.
• All players are strongly encouraged to focus on COT as the kingdom's primary PvP objective.

Portal Engagement (COT Only)

• During COT only, portals may be attacked by any player, including kingdom members, solely for the purpose of earning CP.
• Outside of COT, portal protections remain in effect.

City Attack Rules

• Cities may only be attacked within their attack tier or higher.
• Attack tiers are determined by city level (NOT hero level).

• Level 14 and below
• Level 15–19
• Level 20–24
• Level 25–29
• Level 30–34
• Level 35–39
• Level 40+

Strategic Rule – Hero Faron

• The use of Hero Faron is restricted and may only be used for kingdom strategic purposes during COT.
• Faron usage must align with the kingdom's war strategy, as directed by the King, Archon, or designated leadership.
• Unauthorized or uncoordinated use that disrupts strategy, interferes with allied operations, or creates internal conflict will result in disciplinary action.
• The use of Faron for personal gain or sabotage is strictly prohibited.

Faron is a tool of war and will be used with discipline, coordination, and purpose for the best interest of the kingdom.

These rules exist to maintain unity, discipline, and strategic control within K289.

🌀 6. Portals

All portals within K289 are protected by default and may not be attacked freely.

Portal Types

• Event Portals – Within five tiles of an epic monster, or within five tiles of a clan border if the monster is within clan territory.
• Clan Portals – Portals located within a clan's territory.
• Memorial Portals – Portals constructed to honor a player and must be registered with the Royal Guards. These portals are fully protected for up to 7 days and may not be attacked under any circumstances. Memorial portals must be closed on or before the 7-day limit.
• Wild Portals – Any portal not included in the above categories.

Portal Protection

• Foreign portals (dark red) are hostile at all times and may be attacked without restriction.
• All other portals are protected unless conditions below are met.

Authorized Engagement (COT Only)

• During Clash for the Throne (COT) only, wild portals may be attacked by any player for the purpose of earning CP.
• No might, city tier, or reinforcement restrictions apply to portal attacks during COT.
• Outside of COT, all portals remain protected unless hostile.

Hostile Portals

• A portal becomes hostile if it is used to launch an attack.
• Once hostile, it may be attacked without restriction.
• If disputed, the attacker must provide proof within 24 hours.

Royal Guard Authority

• The Royal Guards, under the authority of the King or Centurion, may: scout suspicious portals, close unsafe or unauthorized wild portals.

Overall Guidance

• Players are expected to close portals when not in use.
• Event portals lose their status once the event ends or the monster is defeated.
• These rules exist to maintain control, security, and order within the kingdom.

💀 7. Outlaws

• Players may be declared OUTLAWS by the Court only.
• All OUTLAWS will be listed in the Kingdom Outlaw Chat.
• OUTLAWS are not protected by the ROE: they do not follow the rules, and no rules apply to them. They may be treated at the discretion of any player.
• Players are not required to join a clan; however, all players must follow the ROE to remain under its protection.
• OUTLAWS may be freely attacked without restriction.

OUTLAW status is the consequence of a player's actions. Those who choose to stand outside the law will receive no protection from it.

⚖️ 8. Dispute and Compensation

All disputes within K289 must follow a structured process to ensure fairness, order, and proper resolution.

Dispute Process

• Disputes must first be handled between the involved players.
• If unresolved, the matter must be escalated to clan leadership for resolution.
• If still unresolved, the case may be brought to the Court.
• Palace involvement is a last resort.

Reporting Requirements

• All ROE violations must be reported within 24 hours of the incident.
• All claims must include valid proof. Claims without proof may be ignored by the Court.
• The accused will be given 24 hours to respond once a claim is filed.
• Disputes must not be discussed in Kingdom Chat (KC).

Court Authority

• The Quaestor serves as the kingdom's chief magistrate and is responsible for reviewing disputes and determining rulings.
• The Tribune determines the appropriate punishment based on the ruling.
• The Centurion and Royal Guards enforce the outcome.
• Only the King may override a decision made by the Quaestor.

Compensation

• Victims may request full compensation for losses.
• Resources must be fully returned.
• Gold must be repaid through Gold Mine construction.
• Lost troops are compensated at twice the silver revival cost.

Enforcement

• Failure to comply with a ruling may result in: additional penalties, forced enforcement, or OUTLAW status in severe cases.

These rules ensure that all disputes are handled with fairness, structure, and accountability, maintaining order across the kingdom.

🤝 9. Clan Requirements

All clans within K289 are required to operate in accordance with the kingdom's laws and maintain responsibility for their members.

ROE Compliance

• All clans must clearly state their compliance with the current ROE in their clan description.
• Clans without a stated ROE compliance may not be entitled to protection under kingdom rules.

Leadership Responsibility

• Clan leaders and officers are responsible for ensuring that all members understand the ROE and follow all kingdom rules at all times.
• Clan leadership must address violations internally before escalation.

Enforcement Responsibility

• Clan leaders are responsible for the actions of their members.
• Failure to act on violations may result in: intervention by the Court, disciplinary action against the clan, or loss of protection under the ROE.

Outlaw Policy

• Clans harboring an OUTLAW will be ordered to remove the player.
• Failure to comply will result in the clan being considered in violation of the ROE and subject to enforcement.

Court Limitations

• The Court will not handle disputes that can be resolved at the clan level.
• Clan leadership is expected to manage and resolve internal matters before escalation.

These requirements ensure that all clans contribute to the order, discipline, and stability of the kingdom.

💰 10. Taxes

All citizens of K289 are required to contribute to the kingdom's economy through daily tax payments.

Tax Requirements

• Taxes must be paid daily.
• Players are encouraged to pay their taxes the moment they log in.
• If a player's accumulated taxes exceed three days of generation based on their city level, they become subject to collection.

Enforcement

• Failure to pay taxes will result in collection by force.
• The Treasurer has full authority to attack and collect unpaid taxes.
• If the Treasurer is unavailable, Royal Guards may carry out tax collection without city tier restrictions.

Warning System

• Players will receive three warning messages regarding unpaid taxes.
• If no action is taken within 24 hours, the Treasurer may proceed with enforcement.

Authority Separation

• Tax collection and enforcement are the responsibility of the Treasurer and Royal Guards.
• Disputes related to taxes must follow the Court process and will be handled by the Quaestor and Tribunal system.
• Tax enforcement is not considered PvP and is not restricted by city tier rules.

Taxes are essential to maintain the kingdom's strength, fund bonuses, and ensure continued growth. Failure to comply will result in enforcement.

✨ 11. Kingdom Bonuses

Kingdom bonuses are maintained through the tax contributions of all citizens and are managed to support the kingdom's growth and performance.

Bonus Activation

• As long as taxes are consistently paid, kingdom bonuses will remain active during events.
• During non-event periods, only one bonus may be active at a time.

Treasury Management

• The kingdom treasury must not fall below 70M ingots.
• The Treasurer is responsible for monitoring and maintaining treasury levels.

Authority

• The selection and activation of kingdom bonuses are determined by the Palace at its discretion.

These policies ensure that bonuses are used efficiently while maintaining the long-term stability of the kingdom.

💬 12. Official Chats

K289 Chat Channels and Oversight