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All original text, worldbuilding concepts, lore, game mechanics, setting materials, and written content related to Tales of Khassid are the intellectual property of Godsforge Chronicles Studios, unless otherwise stated.

These materials are protected under applicable copyright laws and international intellectual property conventions. No portion of this work may be reproduced, distributed, republished, or commercially exploited without prior written permission, except where permitted under the Khassid Authorized Roleplaying License (KARL) — see below — or other expressly stated licensing terms.

The following names, titles, and designations are part of the Tales of Khassid setting and are considered protected creative property of Godsforge Chronicles Studios:

• Tales of Khassid
• Khassid
• The Aelorian Archives

All deity names, cultures, locations, institutions, fictional organizations, and unique terminology associated with the setting are likewise protected creative property of Godsforge Chronicles Studios.

All characters, places, events, and narratives presented within the setting are works of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, organizations, or events is coincidental unless otherwise noted.

Visitors and readers are welcome to explore and enjoy the materials presented within the Aelorian Archives for personal and informational use. Limited quotation for commentary, scholarship, or discussion may be permitted where consistent with applicable fair use provisions.

For licensing questions or permissions beyond the scope of KARL, please contact the site administrator.

Some game mechanics, terms, and rules frameworks referenced within Tales of Khassid draw upon the System Reference Document 5.2.1 ("SRD 5.2.1"), made available by Wizards of the Coast LLC under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Required attribution:

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 ("SRD 5.2.1") by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd.

All rights to SRD 5.2.1 content remain with Wizards of the Coast LLC. All original expressions built on top of that framework — including Khassid's lore, subclasses, deities, and setting-specific mechanics — are governed separately by the Khassid Authorized Roleplaying License (KARL), below.

Some text and visual illustrations displayed within the Aelorian Archives and elsewhere on this site were developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools, used for drafting, editing, and conceptual illustration.

These materials are presented for visual representation and thematic inspiration only. They do not claim to depict commissioned or traditionally illustrated artwork unless explicitly stated elsewhere. All AI-assisted materials are curated and reviewed to support the presentation of the Tales of Khassid setting.

All worldbuilding, narrative concepts, and game design elements of Tales of Khassid remain the original creative work of the creator. AI tools are used here as a production aid, not as a substitute for original authorship.

Khassid Authorized Roleplaying License, Version 3.0 – April 8, 2026

This version supersedes and replaces all prior versions of the Khassid Open RPG License. Published by Aelorian Press

0.0 Definitions

For the purposes of this license:

"Tales of Khassid Content" refers to all original intellectual property published under the Tales of Khassid brand, including but not limited to settings, worlds, lore, characters, deities, factions, cosmology, metaphysical structures, divine systems, subclasses, species, mechanics, systems, narrative elements, artwork, maps, audio, video, and written works.

"Khassid Content" refers specifically to Tales of Khassid Content associated with the world, setting, history, cosmology, and narrative of Khassid.

"Commercial Use" refers to any activity that directly or indirectly generates revenue, compensation, or financial benefit of any kind.

"Public Distribution" refers to any sharing of content beyond a private gaming group, including but not limited to websites, social media platforms, livestreams, video platforms, file-sharing services, digital storefronts, or marketplaces.

"Derivative Works" refers to any work based upon, adapted from, derived from, or substantially inspired by Khassid Content, whether in whole or in part.

1.0 Purpose of This License

The Khassid Authorized Roleplaying License (KARL) is a limited-use license that governs how players, Dungeon Masters, and community members may use original content published for Tales of Khassid.

This license exists to support narrative-driven play, community creativity, and private enjoyment while protecting the integrity, ownership, and identity of Khassid's setting, lore, and systems.

KARL operates alongside the System Reference Document 5.1 and 5.2.1, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license applies solely to original content not covered by the SRD.

2.0 License Grant

Subject to full compliance with this license, Aelorian Press grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable, limited, worldwide license to use Khassid Content only as expressly permitted herein.

No ownership rights are transferred. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Aelorian Press.

3.0 Permitted Use

You are permitted to:

• Play: Use Khassid Content in private games, campaigns, home tables, livestreams, or play-by-post formats.
• Stream: Broadcast Khassid-based gameplay on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or podcasts, provided proper attribution is given.
• Create Characters: Use Khassid species, subclasses, and lore for player characters and NPCs.
• Write for Personal Use: Create adventures or campaign material for private use within Khassid.
• Share Privately: Distribute handouts, notes, or materials within a closed group, provided no monetization or public distribution occurs.

Streaming & Monetization Conditions

You may monetize streams (ads, subscriptions, donations) only if:

• Khassid Content itself is not sold or paywalled.
• No Khassid-based product is being sold.

You may not sell:

• Access to Khassid-exclusive campaigns
• Khassid-based modules or supplements
• Khassid-derived books, systems, or expansions

Aelorian Press reserves the right to revoke streaming permissions in cases of misuse, misrepresentation, or exploitation.

Use of official logos, artwork, or trade dress is permitted only as incidental display within gameplay and may not be used as standalone branding without written permission.

4.0 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Redistribute or republish Khassid Content in whole or in part (digital or print) without written permission.
• Sell or commercially exploit any Khassid-derived content.
• Claim ownership of Khassid's setting, lore, deities, systems, or mechanics.
• Use Khassid Content for AI training, NFT minting, or blockchain-based systems.
• Imply endorsement, partnership, or official affiliation with Aelorian Press.
• Create or distribute derivative works for public or commercial release without permission.
• Use Khassid Content as a substitute for or competitor to official products.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

5.0 Commentary & Actual Play Safe Harbor

Non-commercial commentary, discussion, reviews, analysis, campaign journals, wikis, and actual play recordings do not constitute Derivative Works, provided:

• They comply with attribution requirements
• They do not reproduce substantial protected content verbatim

6.0 Relationship to the System Reference Document (SRD)

KARL exists alongside the SRD 5.1 and 5.2.1 (CC BY 4.0).

SRD content (rules frameworks, class structures, etc.) is not owned by Aelorian Press and is not restricted by this license.

However, all original expressions within Tales of Khassid — including lore, subclasses, deities, mechanics, and setting-specific rules — are governed by this license.

7.0 Required Attribution

When using Khassid Content publicly, you must include:

"This content is set in Tales of Khassid, created by Darnell Coates and published by Aelorian Press under the Khassid Authorized Roleplaying License (KARL)."

Attribution must be visible or audible.

Attribution does not imply endorsement or partnership.

8.0 Termination

Violation of the terms of this license — including unauthorized reproduction, commercialization, misrepresentation, or reputational harm — results in immediate termination of all granted permissions without notice.

Upon termination:

• All use, publication, streaming, and distribution of Khassid Content must cease immediately.
• Aelorian Press may pursue content takedowns through hosting platforms, distributors, and payment processors.
• Continued use after termination constitutes willful copyright infringement.

Failure by Aelorian Press to enforce any provision of this license does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

Termination under this license is permanent unless explicitly reinstated in writing by Aelorian Press.

9.0 Morality & Brand Protection

Aelorian Press reserves the right to revoke this license for any use that:

• Promotes hatred, harassment, or real-world violence
• Exploits sexual violence, minors, or abuse
• Associates Khassid with extremist ideology
• Damages the reputation of Tales of Khassid

10.0 Contact & Clarifications

For permissions or inquiries: info@khassid.com

11.0 Version Control & Precedence

This version (KARL v3.0) supersedes all previous versions.

Continued use of Khassid Content constitutes acceptance of the current version.

12.0 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

13.0 Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire agreement governing use of Khassid Content and supersedes all prior agreements.

14.0 Force Majeure

Aelorian Press is not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, labor disputes, outages, or governmental actions.