Welcome home.

If you are reading this guide, you have been given the great privilege of wearing either the Home collar of KTS, or the personal collar of O/our Master.  This can be extremely exciting, but also can seem overwhelming if you are new to KTS or to the Dom/sub, Gorean, or otheralternative lifestyles.  This guide has been written to help G/girls learn the duties and responsibilities of wearing these collars, and to ease your transition into this proud and highly respected Home.  Through this guide, you will learn why KTS is known throughout the Palace community for having the finest G/girls, and how you may best serve and please O/our Master.  Excellence has become a proud tradition for this Home, and it should always be on the hearts and minds of the G/girls to strive to uphold this.  To help U/us remember this important responsibility, O/our Master has given U/us a motto to keep to:  “Do it well, or don’t do it at all.”  Please make an effort to bear this in mind at all times; not only when you are on the Gate.  Remember that you are a representative of KTS and O/our Master wherever you go. 

Collars
O/our Master's girls wear one of two collars in His service.  If you are a new girl to the Home, it is likely that O/our Master has given you the Home collar («K†§»).  In this collar, you have the protection of the Home and O/our Master.  The girls wearing this collar are submissive first to Master Deviant~§lu†, and then to the Masters and Mistresses that visit KTS.  Some girls may have additional tags, denoting different duties or levels of training.  An (r) on the tag denotes a G/girl that is restricted exclusively to O/our Master’s service.  This tag is given for a variety of reasons.  The (tr) tag denotes a G/girl who is in training.  The (fg) tag is worn by O/our Master’s first girl, and (sg) by the second girl.  Home collar girls, while protected and cared for by O/our Master, are primarily the charge of the Head Mistress and O/our Master's first girl.  Under T/their charge, Home collar girls will be trained and cared for.
  
The other collar worn by girls of O/our Master is the personal collar of Master Deviant~§lu†. (»D§»«K†§») These girls have made a very sacred and solemn pledge of love and loyalty to O/our Master, ceremoniously swearing their loyalty to Him in the fashion of a "collaring."  A collaring is a role play in which the girl submits herself to O/our Master- an action also known as "begging the collar."  While this has been done, traditionally, as a dance, girls are encouraged to be creative in how they beg His collar. When a girl makes the decision to submit to a Master, it is not one to be made lightly.  The care and thought put into the presentation of herself to her intended Master reflects the love and loyalty that she has for Him.  Writing hurriedly, copying words or ideas from someone else's work, and not paying careful attention to spelling and grammar make a collaring that is not worthy of O/our Master, and unbecoming of a girl.  Remember the F/family Motto: "Do it well, or don't do it at all."

Expected Behavior
Time and again, W/we have expressed the importance of maintaining the reputation of KTS and the F/family.  As a collared girl, you are an extension of O/our Master, and your behavior (both inside and outside of the Home) is of the utmost importance.  The following guidelines have been set forth to help you to always be at your best in whatever you are doing.  

1. Love and Respect This Family
First and foremost, remember that this is your F/family, and as such there is an expectation of love and respect- not only for O/our Master, but for all bearing the KTS tag.  If you made the choice to come to this Family, W/we hope that it was because you sensed something special among U/us- a true feeling of family and belonging.  The girls do not serve O/our Master out of fear or intimidation- A/all serve out of love and an eagerness to please Him.  O/our Master loves and cares very deeply for each of His G/girls, and His G/girls truly love and cherish Him in return.  Remember that love begets love, respect begets respect; and A/all work together to strengthen this Family.  Let this Home be your refuge where you find love, respect, acceptance, and pride in yourself.  
Behaviors that are unbecoming of O/our Master’s G/girls will not be tolerated and do not belong in this Family.  There is no place for jealousy, spite, or pettiness in this Home.  Any personal issues should be taken directly to the Head Mistress as soon as there is a problem- do not wait until an argument has come to blows.  Any behavior arising from disagreements between G/girls that becomes apparent on the Gate will result in immediate removal from the Gate until the matter is resolved.  It would be wise to not allow disagreements to get this far along.  

2. Keep yourself Well
This behavior has two components.  First, you are expected to always present yourself beautifully, with grace and elegance which is pleasing to O/our Master and visitors.  While you are encouraged to maintain your own sense of style and personality when selecting avatars, please keep in mind that they must be approved by O/our Master.  This is expected of A/all submissive to Him, including the Head Mistress, first girl, and second girl.  Be aware of what your avatar looks like.  Take careful note of details and use them to your advantage when describing looks and movements. Be beautiful within by your words and behaviors, and beautiful without by your avatars and actions.
Secondly, take very good care of yourself.  O/our Master and the F/family want the best for your well-being, and therefore care greatly about your health.  Due to the various laws of the areas in which W/we may live, you are not required to inform anyone of any health conditions or medications you have.  However, as W/we do care about you, should you make us aware of any regular medication or health condition you have, W/we will be steadfast in encouraging you to keep yourself well and help you as W/we can.  O/our Master will not tolerate A/anyone neglecting H/his or H/her health.  Strive to get the proper amount of rest, eat regularly and well, and if you become ill, do what you can to help yourself recover.  It does not help the Gate or the F/family for you to run yourself ragged.  Again, W/we care about you.  If you are having trouble of any kind, do not hesitate to come to the Head Mistress.  

3. Be Eager to Serve
G/girls are expected to display an attitude of eagerness to serve.  Whether that is to serve O/our Master or Guests of the Home, doing chores, or writing material for the forum, be ready and willing to offer service at all times.  This is a noted behavior of KTS that has helped to establish the fine reputation that W/we have gained.  If you are new to serving, watch your sisters as they serve and learn from them.  Know that W/we encourage you to ask for help and advice from your sisters and the Head Mistress.  As a collared girl of O/our Master, it should be your only desire to serve and serve well, no matter what you are doing.  If you have things going on in r/t that keep you distracted from concentrating on the Gate, please let O/our Master, the Head Mistress, or the first or second girls know and you may be excused until you can fully place your concentration on the Gate.  

4. Be Gracious and Welcoming to A/all
Remember that KTS stands for Kinky Taboo Sex.  The purpose of this Home is to offer a place for people of all fetish communities to come and explore their pleasures.  Some of the kinks and fetishes you encounter may be new or strange to you; remember that you must never judge A/anyone.  As always, you are never forced to interact with or serve A/anyone, but this does not afford you any place to be judgmental.  Always keep an open mind and try to encourage people to open up and feel welcomed to be themselves- as has been done for you.  

5. Be Wise and Judicious
Make yourself intimately aware of the rules of KTS- not just the rules applying to you, but the rules that apply to A/all.  If a G/guest is breaking a rule, ether alert O/our Master or the Head Mistress, or very graciously remind the visitor of the standing rule.  Never be rude or sarcastic about it.  
Remember that you are never forced to do anything.  In this, be sure that you do not get yourself into a dangerous situation.  No G/girl is ever required to give out any personal or otherwise r/t information to A/anyone.  No One may command you to do so, and if One tries, alert O/our Master or the Head Mistress immediately. If you do choose to give out any contact information, be very careful in doing so.  While O/our Master has a very powerful reach, He can only protect you as far as the Home.  Again, please do not put yourself in a dangerous situation.  

Duties
Every collared girl of O/our Master has duties.  These are outlined below.  Some of them are expected of all G/girls at all times, some are not.  In either case, please remember the Family Motto: "Do it well, or don't do it at all."

1.  Your first duty is always to serve and please your Master: It will do you very well to remember that every single move you make is an opportunity to gain the approval and love of H/her Master.  Whether you wear the collar of the Home or O/our Master’s personal collar, your duty- above all others- is to be pleasing in your service to Him.  When you are on the Gate, it pleases O/our Master that His G/girls fulfil the following duties (always keeping in mind, again, that nothing is forced upon you.)  

2.  Protocols: As previously mentioned, this Home blends a number of fetish/lifestyles.  The protocols followed in this Home were formed by O/our Master and to His liking and draws a bit from each.  Adherence to these protocols is absolutely expected of every G/girl.

a. Greetings and Greeting Order- 
O/our Master does not require that G/girls beg entrance when T/they come, but it is proper that all G/girls greet the P/people in the room to which T/they enter.  O/our Master is always to be greeted first.  While you are encouraged to add your own personality and style to your greeting, it should always be respectful.  The Head Mistress should be greeted next, and then any Free People visiting.  Please try not to greet all Free People in a “blanket” greeting- each should be greeted individually. The only exception to this is if there are six or more Free People in a room.  In this case, a blanket greeting is acceptable to avoid 15 minutes of greetings or goodbyes.
Always refer to Free People as “Master” or “Mistress” according to sex. If the sex is unknown or undeterminable, default to Master and graciously accept correction if it is given.  Next, greet your sisters in the room, and finally any visiting subs/slaves.  These may be grouped together, if you choose.  Such a protocol may seem lengthy or cumbersome at times, but it is a marked sign of respect and one that continuously affords the Home of O/our Master great respect.

b.  Offering Service- 
Another aspect of KTS that is well-known among the community is the eagerness with which the G/girls offer service to Masters and Mistresses.  When there are no visitors on the Gate, O/our Master kindly allows G/girls a significant amount of freedom.  However, when W/we have G/guests, it is expected that T/they are treated with the utmost respect and have almost no wait in being offered drink or other service.  Do not wait- there is nothing wrong with multiple G/girls offering service at the same time.  If anything, visitors will find this pleasing and enjoy making a choice- meanwhile the idea of giving another G/girl a chance at a later time could ensure a return visit.  Laziness will not be tolerated.  If you have other things distracting you, please do not appear active but unresponsive.  Simply ask O/our Master or the Head Mistress for r/t, or to be excused to your kennel until you may return your focus on the Gate and your duties. 
 
c. Going afk, r/t, or Being Excused- 
From time to time, G/girls need a break for personal reasons or to sleep.  Of course, this is certainly permissible; but the proper protocol must be followed.  If you need to go afk (away from keyboard), r/t (real time), or need to be excused (to your kennel or log off completely), simply ask this of your Master, the Head Mistress, or the first girl (respectively) when it is necessary.  Be mindful of how long you may be away, as it can look very awkward for an av to be sitting very quiet and motionless for long periods of time.  

3.  General Interactions: KTS is Y/your Home, and W/we hope that Y/your time spent with U/us is enjoyable and sparks Y/your imagination and creativity.  Not all of your interactions here will be in serves or commanded activity.  There will be times when you are simply chatting with the F/family and/or V/visitors, attending parties or visiting other homes, or doing chores.  In all things, you are encouraged to be engaging and interactive with your surroundings.  Do not view this place as only a virtual, one-dimensional world.  Try and really place yourself in whatever room or palace you are in and imagine what you might do or say there.  Be creative and enjoy yourself.  The more deeply you can “create” yourself here, the more enticing you will be to A/all- thereby reflecting very well on yourself and, most importantly, your Master.  

4.  Serves: A “serve” is when you carry out the request of a Master or Mistress in a role play style.  Serves may be in the form of serving a drink, performing a dance, or providing sexual services (again- none are forced on you). Please remember- you are never forced to serve Anyone, but this is the best and most unique way that you can please O/our Master. Every detail that you can include will bring the serve to life.  Consider how your av looks, and use the physical attributes to your advantage.  A serve should be beautiful and elegant, yet possess elements of fun and flirt.  Use your surroundings.  Interact with those around you as you conduct your serve.   
When a request is made of you and you chose to perform the serve, your very first thoughts should be: “Do it well, or don’t do it at all.  The quality of my serve reflects upon my Master.” With this in mind, begin your serve by acknowledging the request to the Master or Mistress.  If you are asked to make a drink, do so with grace and eagerness.  If you are asked to perform a dance, be sure that you are prepared and practiced before you accept.  
Protocol for sexual service: W/we cannot stress enough that you are NOT required to perform any sexual act when requested by a Master or Mistress.  Keep a few things in mind when making your decision.  First, if you are restricted (r), you may not perform sexual acts for any Master or Mistress but your own.  If you are not restricted, you are asked to discreetly gain the attention of O/our Master for permission or over YIM.  This ensures that you are looked out for and that services are not being offered to One known for being offensive in the past.  If you choose to perform the service, enjoy yourself, but be ever mindful that the moment anything becomes uncomfortable or out-of-hand for you, you are entirely within your right to stop the service and immediately alert O/our Master, the Head Mistress, or the first girl.  If you do not tell U/us something is wrong, W/we cannot protect you.  
NO MASTER OR MISTRESS MAY ASK YOU TO LEAVE THE GATE. If this happens, gently remind Him or Her of this rule, and go on with your exchange.
If you are new and have never served, or do not feel comfortable serving yet, please continue to be interactive, but carefully watch those who serve. There is more to be learned by watching than by simply reading a guide.  However, you may always refer to the “Guide to Serving” located elsewhere on the forum.  Of course, you may also ask your sisters, first girl, and Head Mistress for advice.  Finally, practice makes perfect.  Just like writing, serving is perfected simply by doing it. 

A Final Word
As you have seen, W/we at KTS are extremely proud of O/our Home, and dearly love every M/member of it.  That includes you.  This is truly a Family, and each P/person in it bound together by a shared sense of love, respect, and loyalty.  S/some feel it immediately, and for O/others it may take time to come to understand; but it is O/our hope that you will find yourself thinking of KTS whenever you say “I/I’m going Home.”