General Guidelines
Each site within the Wizard's Wardrobe has specific guidelines regarding the use of magic. In addition, characters fall under the governance of the local body of Magical leadership. (ex. characters living in Great Britain fall under the British Ministry of Magic.) Each member must be familiar with the guidelines of each. The purpose of these rules is to help members create realistic abilities for their characters and to ensure that there is order in our roleplaying. For more information, see the individual site guidelines.

Currently, our sites all exist within the British Isles and the guidelines set up in the HP books by the Ministry of Magic will suffice. As we expand to other countries, other magic governments with unique rules will be created.

Magical Terminology
For simplicity's sake, the term "spell" will refer to any magical act including potions, charms, transfigurations, etc. throughout our guidelines.

The Spell Archive
Our spell archive will exist to record any spells created by our members. It will hold any relevant details about what kind of spell it is, where it can be found, how it can be performed, etc.

Creating Spells
In addition to the spells used in the HP series, members are encouraged to create realistic spells. Players should consult the database before creating a spell to make sure that a similar spell does not exist.

The Admin/Mods do not need to approve each new spell (unless the specific site requires it), but if there is any doubt about an idea for a spell members should first consult an Admin or a Moderator.

New spells must be submitted to the spell archive for others' use. The information should be given to an Admin/Mod for public posting. Any incantations used, materials needed (wands, ingredients, etc.), instructions should be explained as well as the type of spell (charm, potion, etc.) and the results. If it is found in a particular book, that should be mentioned as well.

Personal Spells
Personal spells (such as Hermione's blue flames) are spells that the character has created on his or her own. These are acceptable only with Admin/Mod approval. Complete detail information should be sent to an Admin/Mod with the request that it be posted as a Personal Spell. If approved, only the spell results will be posted, along with the fact that it is the member's personal spell. Spells not posted in the archive will not be considered personal and may be used by any member who sees it being used.

Personal Spells will be granted if the Admin/Mods feel it beneficial to the majority of players, not simply because a member requests it. Personal spells are highly characteristic of that player, and should serve to enhance the character in some concrete way.

Secret Spells
Secret Spells are known only to a select group of people. They are generally not created by a character but rather discovered in an old book or writing. These are acceptable only with Admin/Mod approval. Complete detail information should be sent to an Admin/Mod with the request that it be posted as a Secret Spell. In addition, any members that know how to perform it should be listed, as well as whether others even know about the existence of the spell. If approved, only the spell results will be posted, along with the fact that it is the secret spell. Spells not posted in the archive will not be considered secret and may be used by any member who sees it being used.

Secret Spells will be granted if the Admin/Mods feel it beneficial to the majority of players, not simply because members request it. Secret spells are highly characteristic of the players involved, and should serve to enhance their characters in some concrete way.

Talents
Magical Talents are abilities known to only a select group of people. Some are instinctive (such as parceltongue) and some may be learned (such as Animagi).

Talents may be acquired through the Chargen application and will be given to members who have demonstrated good roleplaying skills and where the Admin feel the Talent will enhance the roleplaying environment.