Hey, friends! This RPG forum is intended as a sort of virtual playground - there are lots of places to RP and explore, but there isn't the same structured game play as in the Wizarding World RP areas (Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and the MoM). We want you to have LOADS of fun here, so suggestions and questions are always welcome. If you see something we can make better, PM one of the St. Mungo's mods.

Just to help facilitate your play, we want to provide some general guidelines and work together to develop an SS canon. To see Exam information, skip to here.

How many characters can I play in this forum?

You can play as many characters as you can successfully manage. We suggest starting with one or two.

Are there any restrictions on what my character can be like? Can my character have special abilities?

The guidelines for special characteristics and abilities are similar to the ones for the Hogwarts RPG. Because abilities like Animagi, Metamorphmagi, werewolves, etc. are meant to be rare, you must get permission from the St. Mungo's mods before playing that character.

I play a student character here, but now I want to transfer them to Hogwarts? Is that okay?

Of course, that's okay! While we're saddened to see them go, there's no restricting a student from transferring to Hogwarts in the upcoming term. We ask that you follow the guidelines when it comes to any new student being admitted to Hogwarts. If your character has any special characteristics and abilities established that require permission to be RPed, you must contact the Wizarding World RPG Admins. A reminder that permission is not a guarantee and disallowance is possible.

I want to enroll my student. What year is it and how old should they be to enroll?

Students enrolled must be at least 11 years of age before the start of their first-year school term (September 1st) and typically graduate after seven years of study the year they turn 18 or 19. Less if they're a transfer student. It is okay if the student is older than their peers since some start school late, have to repeat a year, etc. Below is a guideline for you to help your biography information post. Students with their birth year too young will automatically have it raised up.

Below is the adjusted birthday range per school year and is updated accordingly to the upcoming school year: 2118-2119.

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Class of 2125: Sixth Grade
January 1st - August 31st 2107 or September 1st - December 31st 2106
Class of 2124: Seventh Grade
January 1st - August 31st 2106 or September 1st - December 31st 2105
Class of 2123: Eighth Grade
January 1st - August 31st 2105 or September 1st - December 31st 2104
Class of 2122: Ninth Grade aka Freshmen
January 1st - August 31st 2104 or September 1st - December 31st 2103
Class of 2121: Tenth Grade aka Sophomores
January 1st - August 31st 2103 or September 1st - December 31st 2102
Class of 2120: Eleventh Grade aka Juniors
January 1st - August 31st 2102 or September 1st - December 31st 2101
Class of 2119: Twelfth Grade aka Seniors
January 1st - August 31st 2101 or September 1st - December 31st 2100

Is there an Elementary / Primary school before Ilvermorny?

There isn't an official school listed canon-wise. For SS canon, however, the American Primary Wizarding School is the Salem Academy of Magic that holds students in Pre-K through Fifth grade.

Who plays the professors? Can I be a staff member?

Previously, all professors (excluding those established by SS canon in the Wizarding World RPG plots) were NPC. Beginning with the 2116-17 school term, any member can apply for a staff position for Ilvermorny and Beauxbatons. The Headmaster / Headmistress will remain NPCs. More details can be found here.

Is there a caretaker at Ilvermorny?

No, the school has no caretaker. A group of Pukwudgies continue to reside at the school. These Pukwudgies provide security and maintenance at the school and cook the daily meals. They are compensated for their work with fair wages and free room and boarding. However, there is a Groundskeeper that assists the Pukwudgies in taking care of the castle grounds.

What about housepoints?

Nope. Not here!

Why aren't there any classroom threads?

Because most of the RP in classroom threads is the actual class, we didn't include these types of threads as actual lessons will not be played out here like they are in the Hogwarts RPG. There are a few exceptions based on areas at Hogwarts that are popular for RPing: the Potions Hut for lab work, the Conservatory for planting and gardening, and the Barns for interacting with animals. If you think there are other classrooms that you'd enjoy for RPing, let one of the St. Mungo's mods know.

Are there prefects/HBs/HGs at Ilvermorny? Head of Houses?

No, Ilvermorny has a Student Council instead of prefects. The council is made up of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Class Representatives*. Students who wish to be on the council must apply and campaign for their desired position (elections are held in the middle of spring semester for the next school year, while 6th-grade elections are held in the middle of the fall semester of the current school year). Council members serve as representatives for the school, are responsible for organizing various school-related events (e.g., homecoming, school dances), and promote school spirit and leadership among students. All Professors collectively monitor the common rooms.

* The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian roles are usually filled by upperclassmen; each grade has a Class Representative.

Do students from Hogwarts and students from Ilvermorny use the same currency?

No, they do not. In the United Kingdom, wizardfolk use Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts. In America, however, the currency is the Dragot and the Sprink.