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Post by Creative Consortium on Jan 19, 2010 15:02:42 GMT -6
*Read Prior to Filling out App
*Send completed applications to SNs: setinherway and Ekphrastic Lit with subject line Skye: The Winged Isle App. AIM users be sure to complete the e-mail address accordingly to reach us. Be advised while play does occur in AIM friendly chats , We are an MB Active Group with AOL based rooms. REMEMBER: You must be 18+ in order to join the SL as a standing member*
Please take a look at our Play-By Page, to make sure your Play-By (PB) choice is not already in use. Please utilize your best creativity for the writing sections!
We have established NPCs who may be adopted as your character as permitted by the MSTs. Please take a look at our Canons - Significant Others PB NPCs , to see if any would be of interest. Please understand we take a concerned interest in our NPCs, as they do play a major part in the heart of Skye: the Winged Isle ! In light of that, all rights to StWI NPCs adopted, remain with the MSTs.
Please note: This group requires board use! While holding no long term/weekly/monthly posting requirements it is essential to the experience. Information is posted to the boards, in order to keep up with play among even small partners or groups logs as well as free writing is posted to the board. Event information, announcements, schedules are here as well. If you are not one for forum use this is not the group for you!
* Please remember to have your character petition for citizenship in an IC Meeting with one of the MST Character's after application! We prefer to meet and greet everyone on a first hand basis *
Out-Of-Character
SN:
Time zone:
Play by/Model's name:
How often do you play? (Remember there are no time constraints, this is for the purpose of us remembering who is on and when):
Preferred Nickname, if any:
# of years in RP: (New, mature individuals welcome)
Have you read and can comply with our guidelines, both OOC and IC?:
What do you think you will gain by writing with us?:
What is your stance on alternative history as a genre, and how do you plan to use the differed enivronment for your writing?:
Are you familiar with proboards, and willing to utilize the format of live writing + boards with the full understanding some form of board use is a requirement?. If you aren't familiar and need help with board usage please state here as well:
If you are short on character ideas, we have a base of available NPCs to use. Would you be interested in bringing one of Skye's NPCs to life? And if so, do you agree with the rights to such character retained by the MSTs?:
In-Character
Character name: Class: Age: History: ( - please provide us a clear, concise picture of your character in words. Minimum 2 paragraphs. -)
Will your character reside in : {See MB for Regions, Cities, Clan Affiliations} [] Capital: Turas Lan [] Capital: Castle Resident [] Village/City: Resident [] Villages/City: Personal Estate or Manor [] Open Country: Farm, cottage in forest, roads, etc [] Open Country: Estates or Manors [] Other Inner/Outer Hebride Islands
Scotland [] Scotland- {Mainland West Coast, Lowlands, Highlands} [] Scotland- Northern Islands {Shetlands, Orkneys}
[] Isle of Mann [] Wales [] Ireland [] England
Europe [] any country, city of your choosing Asian [] any country, city of your choosing
Occupation: {Specify trade, specialty, and where you plan to conduct your work}
On Occupations: - You may list your own occupation, below are areas specific to referal for military/military styled service/medicinal/servant/etc that require referals: -all occupations will be refered to the proper IC character- -the main military is based out of Turas Lan with specific training areas/stations by division as listed by their heads. If interested in service across the Celtic Alliance please see MST. -all titled entrants (sirs/dames/nobles): be advised you may retain your title, but are still subject to the commands of your respective branches and areas. local recognition/titles/land tracts are earned through merits during writing cyles through plot, as well as local titles-
-If Military - Please Select an Area, Than a Position:
Griffin Army (General Maahes Asad-Aziem: aslanburning) [] Footsoldier (specify weapon/specialties) [] Archer [] Ranger [] Gunmen [] Logistics
Griffin Calvary [] Calvary (specify light{spears} or heavy{lance})
Griffin Navy (MST SetInHerWay/Ekphrastic Lit) [] Navy or Privateer (specify ship type for placement, mercantile, war, escort) [] Ship Type: [] Captain [] First Mate [] Botswain [] Lesser Crew (specify [] Other/Pirate
The Order at Ebony Hall: Intrigues (MST SetinHerWay) [] Spy [] Messanger [] Assasin [] Private Forces [] Outside Trade or Political Contact [] State Your Specialty: Politics/Diplomacy, Streets, Language, Sciences, etc:
Other Options of Trade Based All Military/Private Estate/Organization Service (Check Option, State Which Service) [] Smithy (specify arms, armor, leather smithy for saddles, etc) [] Messengers [] Escorts (armed) [] Falconers/Hawkers (for military use) [] Cartographer [] Squire *all squires will be matched according to written interactions with particular persons as interest arises*
If Medicinal: [] Attendant [] Traditional folk/village healer [] Healer [] Midwife [] Physician [] Apothecary/Herbalist [] Healer for Any Military Unit specify which *medicinal applicants will be referred to the appropriate lead for further development* * if military - you will be referred to both the Lead Physician AND Lead Military Person
If Seeking a Servant Position: Domestic (royal househould, nobility, clans, gentry, other): Specify job sought, and with whom you wish to serve if a specific sort of family/noble household/person in general,/business and in either case we will do our best to match you accordingly.
If Seeking Service Among Estates and Clans- Armed Services to Specific Estates (Households Beyond Turas Lan) -*If seeking this option,it is alright to be unsure of where you wish to go. Refer to MST for available location options and to be matched with household. If you already have prior arrangements with a writer to join their families please list that here as well. -in times of war, ALL private armed holdings join in the MAIN divisions- -you will be referred to both the landowner and respective military, so they are informed-
[] Squires/ [] Knights [] Weapon-masters [] Guards (Private Guards: Lord Guardian Kendrew Campbell - anoblepuzzle)
Writing Samples:
You have come into the capital city of Turas Lan underneath the Northern Gate. As you pass beneath the stone archway, you are witness to two men playing a game of dice in a corner. The stakes are large, welcoming, even to your ears. Describe... 1.) The game 2.) What it feels like to hear of a huge coin purse for the winner 3.) Does your character play or pass on? If they play, what do they wager, and why?
Show us how you enter a a room, a tavern, any place! Show us, tell us a story.
You are walking along the Cullin Mountains paths. The mountains themselves seem red and purple. Tell us
-What are you doing along the paths? -What are you looking for, or traveling from? -What time of day or night is it? -What season do you arrive, describe the weather
Finish the following phrases in an original way:
"It would be to soon if..."
"Should I ne'er see you again.."
"What do you mean you will defy.."
"My honor is.."
"The current Griffin year is 13..."
Please send a photo, if available, in body of this email. Photography and fine art (painting, sketching, digital rendering) are acceptable.
*By Filling out this application and sending it in, you acknowledge that you are meeting the age requirement for participation in writing with varying themes of potential darkness, light, humor, violence, gore, and other sensitive subject matter that require the maturity found in consent. You will be respectful of other members, rule abiding, and are familiar with all guidelines. If electing to reside in Please sign here with your OOC nickname: _____________ *
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