Make new locations part of the Canis canon!

In Canis, you can have your characters discover territories. Locations can be discovered until a region is full. As a player, you can only discover one territory at a time.

Can I still reference locations that aren't part of the canon?
Yes! Map discovery isn't required to reference areas in Canis, it's just a fun way to let players add their creative additions to the map.

Creating a new location

To create a new location, you can fill out the Location Discovery form. Once your application is approved, others can start helping discover the location!

Magical Locations?

Some locations can have strange attributes, such as eternal winter or a fantastical visual aspect. Anything that couldn't happen in the real world should be cleared with staff first. Locations that have a magical effect on characters are only created by staff.

Discovery Points

To discover a location, characters explore the area in-character and earn Discovery Points. These points are earned for actions in each post in the thread. Each post can earn 1 point, with a maximum of 5 points per thread from all players. You will need 15 points for the location to be part of the official canon.

Examples of actions that earn points:

• A character shares the name of a location with someone.
• A character walks across a location, noting the species of trees and animals that they encounter.

To claim points on a thread, please tag each post that might count with Discovery, then submit them from your threadlog. Threads for discovery and formation can be submitted any time the post authors choose, regardless of whether there is a natural ending or not. Once a thread is submitted, it can't be re-submitted for more points.