Player Cells
Rent a private plot to build, store gear, and afk in peace — your own Roman villa.
A player cell is your own private plot of Roman real estate. Rent one to build, store gear permanently, run farms, and have a home base you can teleport back to. Cells are where players set up shop outside the busy public mines and the spawn hub.
What a Cell Is
A cell is a regioned plot of land that belongs to you for as long as you pay rent. Inside, you can:
- Place and access storage chests for permanent item storage.
- Build whatever you like (within the server rules) — a villa, a workshop, a farm.
- Set a cell warp so you can teleport home instantly.
- Invite friends so they can share the space.
- Step away from the keyboard safely, away from public PVP areas.
Cells are separate from your vault. The /vault is a portable shared inventory that travels with you; a cell is a physical place you build in. Many players use both.
How to Rent a Cell
- Type
/cellto open the cell menu. - Browse available tiers and pick one that fits your budget.
- Pay the initial rent in Denarius.
- You are teleported to your new plot, ready to build.
Rent is paid in Denarius on a recurring cycle. Type /cell info any time to see when your next payment is due and how much it costs.
| Tier | Size | Rent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiro Cell | Small plot | Cheapest | Starter cell. Enough room for a few chests and a furnace. |
| Civis Cell | Medium plot | Mid | The default for most players. Room for storage, a small build, and farms. |
| Patrician Cell | Large plot | Higher | Big plots for serious builders and hoarders. |
| Praetor Cell | Largest plot | Premium | Top-tier cell. Maximum space and the most storage blocks allowed. |
Cell Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Private plot | A walled or regioned area only you (and players you invite) can build in. |
| Storage chests | Place chests for permanent storage beyond your inventory and vault. |
| Cell warp | A personal /home you can teleport to from anywhere. |
| Invite friends | Let specific players enter and build in your cell. |
| Build freedom | Decorate, farm, and craft inside your plot within the server rules. |
| AFK safety | Cells are private, so they are safer places to step away from keyboard than public mines. |
Storage: Cells vs Vault vs Sarcina
Imperium gives you three storage systems. They serve different purposes:
| Storage | What it holds | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcina (mining backpack) | Mined blocks only. Unlimited size. Auto-sold by /sellall. | /backpack |
| Vault (player vaults) | Items you want to carry across sessions. Travels with you. | /vault (alias /pv) |
| Cell chests | Permanent physical storage in your plot. Stays put. | Walk to your cell — /cell home |
Use the vault for gear you take mining; use cell chests for long-term hoards, collections, and backup gear.
Teleporting Home
Your cell comes with a built-in warp. Type /cell home from anywhere to teleport back to your plot. There is a short warm-up (a few seconds) and the usual combat-tag rules apply — you cannot teleport while combat-tagged.
You can also set a regular /sethome inside your cell for an additional home-slot teleport, or share the cell warp with friends using /cell invite.
Inviting Visitors
/cell invite <player>— gives a player access to enter and build./cell uninvite <player>— revokes that access./cell public— toggles whether anyone can visit (read-only by default)./cell visit <player>— visit a friend's cell if they have made it public or invited you.
Be careful who you grant build access. Trusted friends only — a builder with access can take items from your chests. Use the public (view-only) toggle for visitors you do not fully trust.
Rent and Eviction
Rent auto-renews if you have enough Denarius when the cycle ends. If you do not:
- Your cell enters a grace period during which you can still enter and reclaim your items.
- After the grace period, the plot is freed and another player can rent it.
- Items left in chests after eviction are held for you to claim for a limited time — do not abandon a cell without emptying it.
To surrender voluntarily, use /cell evict. Your items in chests remain claimable during the grace period so you can retrieve them.
Type /cell info regularly to see your rent due date. Rent is the one bill in Imperium you do not want to miss — losing a decorated plot is painful.
Tips for Cell Owners
- Keep rent money in your balance. Auto-renew only works if you have enough Denarius on the cycle.
- Use chests, not the floor. Items dropped on the ground can despawn; chested items are safe.
- Build smart farms. Cells are the only place to run crop and mob farms away from public grief.
- Back up rare gear. Keep a second set of armor in a cell chest so a PVP death never leaves you empty-handed.
- Decorate. Cells are your space to show off. Many players build elaborate Roman villas.
- Coordinate with your legion. Some legions share a member's cell as a meeting hall.
Quick Command Reference
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/cell | Open the player cell menu — rent, manage, and teleport. |
/cell home | Teleport to your rented cell. |
/cell rent <tier> | Rent a cell of the chosen tier. |
/cell info | See your cell tier, rent due date, and rent cost. |
/cell invite <player> | Invite a player to enter and build in your cell. |
/cell uninvite <player> | Revoke a player's cell access. |
/cell visit <player> | Visit another player's cell if they have made it public or invited you. |
/cell public | Toggle whether other players can visit your cell. |
/cell evict | Surrender your cell early (items in chests remain claimable for a grace period). |
/vault | Open your personal item vault — separate from cells (alias /pv). |