dariantravels

A Welcome Centre for Discovery, Character and Storytelling

The Stones of Lore Welcome Centre was created from a simple belief: Gor should be experienced, not simply explained.

Our vision is to create a welcoming place where someone who knows nothing about Gor can step through the door, become curious about its world, explore its cultures and traditions, discover its many roles, and begin to understand what Gorean roleplay can truly be.

The Stones of Lore are not intended to be another collection of notecards or a tutorial to complete. They are the beginning of a journey.

Through exploration, interaction, choice and discovery, newcomers are encouraged to experience Gor, rather than simply read about it. The Chambers of Choice allow each person to explore different paths, discover possibilities, and begin shaping the foundations of a character and their place within the world.

Our vision extends beyond simply introducing someone to Gor. We want newcomers to leave with understanding, confidence and the beginnings of a story.

They should have an understanding of the world they are entering, insight into the role they have chosen, practical tools for roleplay, and the confidence to step through the gates of a city and participate rather than simply observe.

The Stones of Lore also works hand in hand with the Academy of Gor. The Welcome Centre introduces the world and helps people discover their path. The Academy builds upon that foundation through interactive teaching, mentoring, practical learning and roleplay.

Together, the goal is to help transform a newcomer from someone asking, “What is Gor?” into someone asking, “What story can I create here?”

At the heart of this vision is storytelling.

Gorean roleplay comes alive through the interaction between characters, through friendships and conflicts, choices and consequences, responsibilities and relationships, unexpected encounters and stories that develop naturally between people.

We want to encourage people to become participants in those stories, not simply wait for someone else to create them.

The Stones of Lore is not intended to replace individual cities, sim rules, cultures or traditions. It is a bridge.

A bridge between curiosity and understanding.

A bridge between learning and participation.

A bridge between newcomers and the many Gorean communities that already exist

Our hope is that people can discover Gor here, find their path, develop the confidence to enter a city, and become part of its story.

This is ultimately a place of discovery, choice and possibility.

Come as someone who knows nothing about Gor.

Walk the Stones.

Enter the Chambers.

Explore the paths.

Discover your character.