#// i might as well go back to those roots for his fc i think i have the PSD for the old icons but like..... i don't think

[dinomites]

if anyone finds a hinata from haiky/uu manga icon like dropbox or something and send me that link. that would be so cool.

[red-hemlock]

// 1, 7, 23?

Edgy OC Asks @mute-call

1. What memory would your OC rather just forget?

Many. Many, many many... One of them, would be the death of her younger brother. Men were not treated well in the Locke family, and arguably the ones who passed in infancy had it easier than the ones who were actually allowed to grow-up there. Though he was cowed and more than a bit soft-spoken, River's brother Micah wanted to prove that he was worthy of being an assassin like his sisters and female cousins; and River vehemently stood-up for him to be given a chance to prove it. Thus, their grandmother gave Micah an 'impossible' task to complete to prove his capability, with punishment awaiting them both should he fail to do so.

He wasn't ready for it, though.

When he failed to return, River went out to look for him. When she found Micah, she was unable to save him, leading to him ultimately falling to his death. It's a memory that's stuck with her to this day, a catalyst to her wanting to build-up her muscle-mass; and the sight of his body another reason for her aquaphobia.

7. What’s one way your OC has changed since you first came up with them?

Quite a bit, from what I still remember of how she was originally supposed to be! Granted I trashed all of that stuff more than a decade ago, but-... She used to be a LOT more serious. Not even sassy-serious, but very no nonsense. Instead of an assassin, she was also going to be a meta with fire powers... I think she was going to be an escaped experiment from some lab, or maybe even an alien. I ended-up changing her, because I felt like being a meta was a common choice for DC OCs; and I kind-of liked the challenge of figuring-out how River would have to handle/interact with super-powered characters while she is a standard human.

That, and I thought there were more than enough serious Batman villains too, so I wanted to try making one that was a little more funny.

Her FC was also going to be Gina Gershon, before I found the immaculate perfection that is Lena Headey. Gina instead became the FC for one of her aunts.

23. What emotion is the hardest for your OC to process? How about express?

Forgiveness. Loyalty is a big thing with her, and she expects it to go both ways, with broken loyalty having been the root cause of all her issues in the first place. After having been 'burned' so badly by people she loved and relied-on, she doesn't see the point in forgiving them let alone people not even related to her by blood. But that could be because she hasn't learned to forgive herself for placing trust in such awful people yet.

Even smaller instances, while they certainly wouldn't land someone on her blacklist or effect a relationship with her too negatively, she'll say things like 'it's fine' or 'it's water under the bridge' to them, instead of 'I forgive you'. She'll of course never forget those smaller infractions either, and might even bring them up later down the line as a clap-back for something. Expect a retaliatory prank down the line for small slights.

As for the second question, she doesn't really have problems expressing emotions, but she doesn't express anger very healthily... It tends to be intensely explosive and environmentally-damaging, due to how much she bottles it up.

[dismas-dumbass]

ohai this is a more detailed(tm) request for the Hamptons + two extra characters. i have a few ideas for ‘em and all but tbh a looooottt is super flexible. if anything below the line sounds good or if ya have any ideas yourself gimme a poke on Discord -i’m dismas#9766 lol

CW: Mentions of death

Summary: In the grand scheme of things the Hamptons are an insignificant family who live in Magnolia. Whether they have a lot of roots or not is anyone’s guess but Mama Hampton is still going strong despite being in her seventies so that’s good? Her husband has been dead for at least a few years now and she’s letting the once-nice house her kids and her live(d) in to rot though, still, she’s alive. Which she clearly can’t say as much for said husband. She’s got six kids in total with various age ranges and they have quite a few reasons to not like each other (they may love each other, though -except Jason, of course. He just doesn’t like anyone besides himself). Who those kids are and what they’re doing with their lives now is up in the air at the moment but one thing’s for certain: Jason returning to town probably doesn’t bode well for their lives remaining uneventful.

Concept: So, uh, this is pretty much a request for the Hampton fam! They’re not necessarily poor folks but they’re not necessarily rich either -especially nowadays- so whatever degree of comfort they were raised in might depend on the sibling’s opinions. Jason thinks his family is white trash but, then again, Jason is the type of person who thinks fine dining is the only dining experience okay he will eat fast food but he will NOT be happy about it, no siree i have the idea that all the siblings live at home for whatever reasons; they may like being close to family, they may be trying to help their mother out, they may be falling on desperate times (cough Jason cough) though they’re now there and, well, it’s cramped. Bound to be arguments about who ate the last of the leftovers or why, for God’s sake, is the house freezing? Maybe even arguments about someone taking something they shouldn’t have from another. Family is family, however, and that means they’ll love each other no matter what.

…right?

Also there’s two additional characters who are sort of attached to the family that I have and they’ll be described in their sections lmao i am not good at summarizing whatsoever

History: Not as much to say currently since there’s a lot left open but, at the very least, Mama Hampton has been living in Magnolia all, or almost all, of her life. How she met her husband and father of the kids is left up to the player but they’d been married for a while before Papa Hampton passed away a few years ago. I kind of have the idea that some of the kids are surprise! kids due to the vast age differences so that might play into how they’re treated and whatnot as well. Besides that, the Hampton residence used to be kind of nice looking but it’s been decaying ever since Papa Hampton died and Mama Hampton is refusing to do anything about it. Cue the kids living there as well for various reasons -perhaps to help restore the house somehow. And, of course, now Jason is back because of a totally bs reason (aka he claims a criminal or someone nasty is after him after a court case didn’t go in their favor, when in reality a major court case didn’t go in his direction and he blew through most of his money) which may make things interesting since, probably out of all of them, he’s the most likely to get himself into trouble as he tries to make his money back.

Oh, and, the house is right next to the woods but that’s probably not an issue. Nope. None whatsoever.

Family Members:

#1. Mama Hampton. 70-75. Pawn, Bishop, or Knight. FC Suggestion: Sigourney Weaver. Open

Mama Hampton is a flighty spirit. Kind of goes with the flow of things -drinking a wine cooler at 8am in the morning, wears bedazzled sunglasses, tells embarrassing stories about her kids to others with said kids in front of her, that sort of thing. She’s a good person overall, maybe, but she wasn’t necessarily a good mother. Papa Hampton probably had to pick up the slack a little bit since she was a bit more hands-off than she should have been though her kids came out well, right? They’re alive at least.

Ever since her husband’s death she’s been letting the house rot though the reasoning behind it hasn’t been said. Is it depression? Willful ignorance? Maybe something else entirely? Who knows but at the very least her kids are here and she loves them. In her own special way.

Some ideas could include her past: who was she before she met her husband? Is she from Magnolia? If not, what was she doing and how’d she find herself here, of all places? I also have the idea that she favors just a little more who she considers her Oops! children which I’m thinking are her eldest son, Jason’s younger identical twin (not sorry Jason), and the youngest daughter. Not that planning is really in her vocabulary but, at the very least, she was expecting the others. Maybe she works as a waitress at a diner? Has a bit of that energy I guess whatever that means lol

I have the idea that she’s quite religious (read: is a Christian) but it could be more of a front than anything else. Why? Who knows! But outwardly she’s the type to go to church every Sunday and attend church on the Holidays, along with maybe an additional day or two. Bonus points if she “mixes” Bible quotes or stories up and acts like nothing is wrong.

One more idea I had for her history was that she was in love with someone before she met her husband but that person died beforehand -could be her reasoning for going to her husband? To Magnolia, if she’s not originally from there? Cccoooullldd be somehow tied into the husband’s death~ and perhaps all is not as it seems after all.

#2. Oldest Hampton Son. 50-52. Pawn or Bishop. FC Suggestion: Toby Stephens. Open.

The oldest Hampton child was probably a mistake -born when Mama Hampton was in her early 20s- but she took the birth in stride. Overall, he’s pretty much the opposite of her: organized, reliable, and a hard worker. His stoic nature means that he’s the one to look up to when trouble comes running ‘round the corner… if the other siblings actually listened to him, anyway. His need to prove himself comes off as maybe a little bit of a control freak but, hey, when you’re raising your siblings maybe they need that. Again -if they ever listened.

Could be cautious about what happens to the others? Maybe worries after them and tries to set strict guidelines that nobody pays any attention to since they’re all adults and they can do what they want? (Even Mama Hampton, ouch). He’s, probably, a good man overall -cares about his family and his community. I imagine he might be in law enforcement of some sort though, of course, there’s plenty of other jobs that allow for him to help out when he can. Might be suspicious of any weird people or activity but might not! Or might be but covers it with a nice smile and a firm -if a bit too firm- handshake.

What’ll happen to him as events occur in Magnolia is absolutely open though I imagine he’s not going to be happy one bit. Especially when it affects his family.

#3. Jason Hampton. 44. Defense Lawyer. Pawn. Michael Fassbender. Played by Dismas.

Jason is… well, not a good guy. Greedy, selfish, an asshole -the whole nine yards. Sure, he’ll act smooth or coy when he’s trying to get something he wants but make no mistake: money and power are the only two things he cares about. And himself, of course. His family knows the truer version of him but whether they like him varies still probably. He certainly doesn’t like them. Yet, he’s “forced” to stay at the house since he blew through most of his money and lost a big case. Pride goeth before the fall, eh?

Mostly, the first chance he could get out of Magnolia he took and went to law school. Came back for visits every so often -the last time was for Papa Hampton’s funeral. But, the thing is, it seems like he’ll be back for longer and that could prove to make things… interesting, to say the least.

Plots of his may bring trouble to the household depending on who he interacts with and what he does. Doesn’t help that he’ll aid the highest bidder, even if said highest bidder is a horrid being, and that could spell danger. Might also not. Who knows! Either way, he’s bound to try to make an impression on others which may drag the others into a conflict they weren’t ready for.

#4. Jacob Hampton. 44. Bishop or Knight. Michael Fassbender. Open.

Poor Jacob. Younger identical twin of Jason Hampton, always in the shadows. When they were children Jason would drag him all sorts of places in the name of popularity and adventure. Except when it came to the woods -Jacob was the one to prompt them going in there and Jason was never happy about it. Something along the line of “giving him the creeps”. But Jacob was more happy there than he was anywhere else. He still is, now, but he was happier in the forest back then too.

Nowadays Jacob could be a little different but definitely does not have the bombastic attitude that his older twin has. More quiet, more contemplative -but cunning. And, unfortunately for him, bearing some sort of gift the others may or may not share (well, Jason doesn’t). Whether Jacob is fully aware of what he has or wants to try to ignore it to the best of his ability is up in the air. He won’t be able to ignore it forever, though.

He’s absolutely not pleased with Jason being back -and back for a while, it seems- though the level of dislike is open. Could it just be an annoyance? Might be a feeling of danger coming along with Jason. An omen, even. But probably not. Maybe. Either way, Jacob is dreading the day that Jason will try to drag him into whatever mess he’ll create for himself. It’s bound to happen; inevitable, even.

He could do something concerning forestry as a career (maybe even share the same job as the younger brother? Which is open btw it’ll depend on what you or the other player choose lol). Mostly, he tries to live a peaceful existence but neither twin nor the town will let that happen to him. Not only that, but could be concerned about the state of the forest itself depending on how things go on the site -might have to decide between that and, well, other people including family.

Because they’re identical, they share the same fc (Michael Fassbender) but I imagine Jacob is a lot scruffier than Jason is while Jason is more clean-shaven -and makes fun of Jacob for his appearance since… err, he’s an asshole, really. Now, what this could mean is that either one can pose for the other but, let’s be real, Jason can’t imitate anyone else to save his life. So it could bring in some interesting plots if Jacob does try to pose as his older twin. Whether he can get away with it is another thing entirely.

Oh! A character that’ll be listed in the Other People section is a childhood best friend of both Jason and his -kind of think the whole thick as thieves, doing everything together sort of friends except Jason left so it’s just the best friend and Jacob now. The issue is, mainly, that Jacob is secretly in love with the best friend while the best friend is in love with… Jason. And Jason is in love with himself so this is an absolutely messy situation that’s bound to blow up in their faces in one way or another. Whether Jacob knows said best friend is in love with Jason or not is open but it could make it especially tragic if he does know.

I aallssooo have an idea with said best friend, Jason, and Jacob concerning something they found in the woods when they were a kid. Could be something unexplainable -could just be a dead body- but whatever the situation it has left a sort of uneasiness on all three’s minds. Jason tries to ignore it, of course, though now that he’s back in town the circumstance they were in could sprout up again in some way. What’ll happen to them with that is left to be seen.

#5. Youngest Hampton Son. 40-42. Pawn or Bishop. FC Suggestion: Aaron Paul. Open.

Probably the better of the Hamptons, the youngest Hampton son is an easy-going sort of man. Likes people, likes doing things -especially likes his hobby. He tries to see the best in people and doesn’t like to judge; Papa Hampton always said that everyone’s got something good about them. Well, whether that’s true or not remains to be seen but at the end of the day this sibling just wants people to get along. Which they may not necessarily do. At least he’s gullible to believe this is the case? And maybe too oblivious for his own good, even.

A bit of a Mama’s boy, maybe, though Mama Hampton loves all of her children equally (except maybe more for the Oops! ones, idk). He enjoys staying at the house with everyone else since that means he can be close to family. And, well, despite liking people and stuff maybe the big wide world is a scary place that he’s still not ready to tackle just yet. Might explain the hobby that he enjoys a lot -maybe to the point of obsession- though maybe having a strenuous manual job could be the reason too. Said job could be the same one that Jacob Hampton has but that’s something that the other player can consider, the job being completely open btw.

One detail about this Hampton is that he’s in a serious relationship with a man -who’ll be talked about in the Other People section- and they seem to be in love. Probably have dated for a few months to a year now though could have known each other for a little while longer? The boyfriend seems to support his hobby while the others are… maybe weirded out, or just worried. But, overall, they seem to be happy with each other and not much seems to be threatening them to break up (maybe much to the chagrin of the younger Hampton daughter and Jason, who kinda think the boyfriend is hot lmao).

The hobby is completely open but a suggestion is video games! What kind, however, is up in the air i didn’t think this far out dhkshfkusdhfksdh

#6. Younger Hampton Daughter. 33-37. Pawn, Bishop, or Knight. FC Suggestion: Rose Leslie. Open.

The younger (or oldest, depending on how you frame it) Hampton daughter is definitely a firecracker. Impulsive, sarcastic, and indifferent to the people around her, she’s sort of a nice reflection of her older brother Jason -too bad they don’t get along. Well, unless she wants something and tries to sweeten up to him, much to his annoyance. And that’s usually something expensive since she knows, or at least assumes, he has the dough to pay for it. Probably is like this with others too but who knows. Just don’t get on her bad side: she’s known for being a vengeful, petty individual and it doesn’t matter who the person is that pissed her off. She’ll get her way.

May try to sneak off in Jason’s nice car since she wants to drive it around but he won’t be having any of that -since she could very well wreck it for all he knows. Maybe she will just to spite him.

Could also find something about him to perhaps “blackmail” him into getting her stuff. Could have done it in the past too but this time it might be significant -maybe even more significant than the truth of why he’s back in Magnolia. Uh oh.

She maaaaayyy also get tangled up in a situation where she pisses off the wrong person and gets in trouble. Or, alternatively, someone could piss her off enough that she’ll be that trouble and create an entire mess that the others have to help with. Turns out Jason isn’t the only one who may be causing commotions.

Also, is kind of jealous of the youngest Hampton son for having a hot boyfriend. Like, how dare him? (she and Jason can bitch about this as they’re watching the happy couple from a distance -and then get into an argument over who has the “rights” to sleep with said boyfriend if they ever got the chance to)

#7. Youngest Hampton Daughter. 25-30. Pawn, Bishop, or Knight. FC Suggestion: Willa Holland. Open.

If the younger Hampton daughter is a reflection of Jason, the youngest daughter is a reflection on the oldest son. Reliable, stoic, and hardworking -but maybe not as strict. She values her family greatly and wishes for everyone to be happy, perhaps showing a more idealistic outlook on life. She has no qualms being the first into the fray and getting a situation handled before anyone gets hurt though whether she succeeds is an entirely different factor. Sometimes you can’t save everyone.

Could work law enforcement or in a similar field as the oldest brother, inspired by him to take up the career as well. She loves her job and wouldn’t trade it for the world (unless, of course, something bad happens at the job… would she willing to quiet?)

She’s a lesbian so what I was thinking was maybe she has a crush on someone -could be a friend or could be a coworker- but maybe is too shy to tell them??? so it’s just quietly and respectfully looking at them from a distance ty very much ;^;

Other People:

#1. Younger Hampton Son’s Boyfriend. 40+. Pawn, Queen, Bishop, or Knight. FC Suggestion: Shemar Moore. Open.

So! Details are pretty much light on this guy but the overall gist is that he seems like an upstanding, genuinely nice & reliable guy. Loves his boyfriend, aka the younger Hampton son, and supports him in his hobby of whatever that is. They’ve been seeing each other for a few months to a year now and there’s no sign of them splitting up. They could have known each other for longer, though, but probably not too much longer. Whether there’s more to this guy or whether their situation changes as things move along on the site is completely open!

Also, he may or may not be aware of the fact that Jason and the younger Hampton daughter think he’s attractive and wanna sleep with him haha. May just be a whole “gunna ignore them making comments about me” sort of thing.

#2. Childhood “Best Friend”. 42-46. Pawn, Queen, Bishop, or Knight. FC Suggestion: Hugh Dancy. Open.

Who doesn’t have a childhood best friend? Well, both Jason and Jacob certainly did -thick as thieves, they were. Went all over the place together (mostly places Jason wanted to go) and did everything together. That kind of friendship. Of course, some things aren’t forever and after high school Jason booked it out of Magnolia to go to Law School. He came back from time to time over the years and I imagine they hung out but, for the most part, Jason may not consider the best friend as much anymore.

But, unfortunately, the best friend considers him: the poor man is secretly in love with Jason. To the point where he tends to ignore Jason’s worse flaws and believes that maybe, one day, Jason will love him back. Slightly awkward since Jacob is the one in love with the best friend and not Jason. Is the best friend aware of this? Maybe, maybe not. Could be discovered along the way as well. Who knows! Messiness!

I kind of figure this character is more of a follower than a leader -could be reliable and good-natured but maybe willing to do things to appease another (hint hint Jason). The plot could be exploring the best friend’s attempt to win Jason’s favor and the things, some unfortunate, that he does in order to accomplish this. Perhaps even changing himself in the process. Could be an exploration of him starting to realize that Jason is honestly just not a good guy and maybe he needs to look elsewhere (which, doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll go for Jacob). It’s definitely all open and more!

Also, I had the idea that maybe the three of them, when they were kids, found something in the woods. Whether it was something unexplainable or something as simple as, say, a dead body is entirely open but it’s left its effects on them. Jason tries to ignore it, of course. However, with him back maybe the situation comes up again in some manner and they have to deal with that, and perhaps their pasts, somehow.

Ps: I’m pretty flexible with a lot of this information so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have an idea that isn’t really talked about here! That includes fcs: besides Jacob (since he’s an identical twin of Jason), all fcs are flexible! Or if you want the fc but not necessarily the character just lemme know lol i can definitely find someone else!!

[mountphoenixrp]

We have a new citizen in Mount Phoenix:

                Tu’er Shen, the Rabbit God of LGBTQIA+ Relations,                            whose origins stem from Ancient China.                                      He is currently unemployed.

FC NAME/GROUP: Lee Hoseok/Wonho - Soloist GOD NAME: Tu'er Shen / Tu Shen (Leveret Spirit / Rabbit God). He is the patron deity and safeguarder of LGBTQIA+ relations. IC NAME: Hu Tianbao PANTHEON: Chinese OCCUPATION: undecided DEFINING FEATURES: upturned rabbit-like nose

PERSONALITY: Ironically, Tian has grown a lot since his untimely death. However, he is still very much the same lovestruck young man that he was before his rise to divinity. Go figure that losing your life would give you a passion for living, right? He tries to experience new things whenever he can and not set limits on himself. This extends into his relationships with others as well. He has a big heart and cares very much for the people around him, the amount of which is always increasing because he's outgoing. Surprisingly, in spite of being a God who is known to help others find love, he isn't actually known for being monogamous. Part of his reasoning had been that he wasn't settled anywhere in the past, but nothing has changed now that he has put roots down in Mount Phoenix. Tian believes that he has a lot of love to give and that there is no reason it should be restricted to one person.

HISTORY: Many stories over the course of history have romanticized the act of sacrificing oneself for true love. Hu Tianbao doesn't really consider himself any different. A young soldier from the time of the Qing Dynasty, Tian found himself in quite the predicament when he fell for a man serving as a government official.

While bonds between men weren't unheard of in the province of Fujian, they were often concealed as a brotherly sort of relationship. The elder man, known as the qixiong (adoptive older brother) would pay what was essentially a bride price to the parents of the younger man, who would become known as the qidi (adoptive younger brother). They would even host a ceremony just like a formal wedding, after which the qidi would move into the qixiong's home and serve as the equivalent of a wife. Eventually, both men would be expected to marry women and procreate, but some of their partnerships could last up to twenty years before they separated to fulfill their "husbandly duties."

It was risky thinking that perhaps the man he desired would engage in such a deceptive partnership. The official was from another province and it was unlikely that their practices were the same, but Tian couldn't help how smitten he was. They'd met in passing, but he might as well have been invisible to the official, just another lowly commoner. Even so, he'd find himself longingly watching the man as he went about his duties and found it harder to keep his growing affections to himself. Could such a beautiful feeling truly be immoral? Unbeknownst to Tian, the official had noticed him hanging around and had grown suspicious of his intentions. He'd assumed he was a spy or some other shady criminal, but his attention had been harmless enough that the official couldn't make an accusation. The day came that Tian could no longer keep his feelings to himself, though, and he ventured to the bathhouse he knew the official frequented, hoping to catch him alone so he could tell him. He'd very nearly backed out, but the official saw him before he could and immediately questioned why Tian would invade his privacy. In a fit of nervous emotion, Tian confessed his love, saying that he knew it was wrong and that he was unworthy of a man of his stature, but that he couldn't help his heart's desire.

The official would have probably been less disgusted if Tian had confessed to murder. In a fit of rage, he dragged Tian out of the bathhouse and had his guards beat him to death, leaving his body beneath a dead tree. Tian journeyed to the Underworld, where the Lord of the Afterlife recognized his love had been true and granted him the title of the Rabbit God, so that he may oversee and protect the affairs of people like himself. With his newfound purpose, Tian returned to the mortal realm and appeared in the dream of a villager, telling him to build a temple where those in need could seek his aid.

For nine years, Tian blessed many relationships who would otherwise be shunned by the powers that be. In 1765, however, a new official named Zhu Gui came to Fujian. On the surface, he seemed like a true servant of the people, but his ultimate goal was the expansion of Confusian principles. He would create and enforce the first law in China to ban homosexual relations and so began his crusade against what he deemed as the "Cult of Hu Tianbao." Zhu Gui accused the Rabbit God's followers of being lewd individuals who prayed in secret for assistance in corrupting the youth to share in their depraved desires. It didn't take much convincing for him to receive government support to destroy their places of worship.

Tu'er Shen's temples were razed to the ground. His idols were smashed to pieces and scattered into the river to never be recovered. Like the forgotten bits sinking into the dark depths, those who worshipped and found comfort in the controversial God were forced to do so in secret. They would erect small, unmarked shrines that only they knew the true purpose for and couldn't even tell the tale of the unfortunate Hu Tianbao without the fear of retribution. Yet the shunned God still listened to the pleas of those who felt misunderstood and oppressed simply for who they loved. He only wished that he could reach out to more of the community that had no other Gods to turn to who understood their plight.

For nearly two centuries, the government's persecution of his followers had left Tu'er Shen's already discrete temples abandoned. If anyone happened across it, there wasn't even any sign that it belonged to the Rabbit God, except for the coincidental presence of bunnies that could occasionally be caught scurrying away into the foliage. He would go years before he would hear the whispers of someone's prayers... So it was with great sorrow that Tu'er Shen left Fujian. The harsh reality was that he couldn't do much for people who didn't know he even existed. A forgotten God was powerless... Yet as the civil rights movement for the LGBTQIA+ community grew in fervor, he realized that he could do so much more as just a man.

Tianbao traveled the world, finding the little pockets of people willing to fight for the freedom to love who they wanted without the fear of suffering the same grim fate as so many others. It wasn't until the 20th century that the movement truly started gaining traction and was able to make legal leaps and bounds to decriminalize same-sex partnerships. Seeing the progress that humans made, without having to entreaty the aid of a higher power, really astounded Tianbao. He would have never thought in his wildest dreams that any of what he'd witnessed would ever be possible. A once silent community had found its own voice and fought against all odds to make sure they were heard.

While Western nations were making more progress, though, Tian wasn't ignorant to the seemingly insurmountable oppression that was still going on in his homeland. In 2006, he found himself called back when a priest in Taiwan built the first temple dedicated to The Leveret Spirit in nearly two centuries. Even though he had been fighting for civil rights alongside mortals for many years, there had always been a sense that something was missing. Hearing the prayers of those who felt alone and reminding them that they were not fulfilled a purpose he had all but forgotten. During his years spent in Taiwan, Tian had crossed paths with a few Gods and Goddesses from an island out in the sea that mere mortals couldn't find. It wasn't until 2019, when same-sex marriages were legalized in Taiwan, that Tian decided to go check out this island for himself and he has remained there ever since.

POWERS: in his myth, Tu'er Shen can enter dreams and interact with the dreamer. But when going to his temple, people pray to him to find love and for blessings/good fortune in same-sex relationships. Usually at the temple, they ask for talismans or blessings on things like skin care products to hopefully attract a partner. So I was thinking his powers would be the ability to walk in dreams and influence the dreamer, momentarily increasing the luck or allure of someone carrying a blessed item, and minor wish granting.

STRENGTHS: confident, assertive, observant, instinctive, friendly WEAKNESSES: single minded, overly emotional, blames himself for things he can't control, overly protective of his children, cannot swim

[ofhoneyblood]

SECTION 1. OOC INFO

NAME / ALIAS: lydia * nary AGE: twenty-five PRONOUNS: demigirl * she & her and / or they & them TIMEZONE: central OOC FC: dita von teese

P. S. i’m super thrilled i ran across this group , it’s so incredibly original and well thought out ! i’m super glad  i made the cut , because i can’t wait to get involved in what is happening on the dash !!

SECTION 2. IC INFO

FACECLAIM: milo ventimiglia CHARACTER NAME: bryce atlas winslow GENDER AND PRONOUNS: cisman * he , him & his  AGE & DATE OF BIRTH: thirty-eight , january 29th * nineteen eighty-two   OCCUPATION: red hot pussy liquors burlesque & booze PLACE OF BIRTH: dublin , republic of ireland HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN IN PLEASANCE? since july of 1996 , he was twenty-four WHY DID THEY COME TO PLEASANCE? running from his past & happenstance for the most part ? something paranormal per chance ?

SECTION 3. ABOUT CHARACTER

“ have you had any strange encounters in town that you couldn’t provide a rational explanation for ? how did it make you feel ? if you haven’t had any encounters , have you heard any stories of people who have ? what do you think of these stories ? “

he irishman scoffs lightly , honey brown eyes dropping to avoid any potential eye contact for the briefest moment , “ been here o’er a decade , whadye’ think ? “ strong arms cross over a broad chest  , head lifting only to loll to the side as he regards the individual questioning him “ can’t really explain goin’ fer a walk out by the lake all on yer lones’m when suddenly ye hear a lass moanin’ an’ cryin’ in ye ear , but ye can’t see ‘er  and ye never find ‘er , now can ye ? coulda’ been that edith alby they’re always on about though , aye  ? “ eyes drop again as the dark haired man’s entire demeanour changes , clearing his throat bryce turns his attention once more to the other , “ then there’s that gideon’s friend. . . i think ye probably know about what happened in that encounter though , don’t ye ? “ he sighs lightly as the questions continue , nodding slowly , “ well , makes ye feel a bit like a mentaller , dunn’it ? can’t really get through a day without ‘earing about summit spooky happenin’ in this town. “ 

“ do you have any theories as to why you and other people have had these encounters ? can you support these theories or are they just at the top of your head ? “

his brow furrows as he considers the question asked , never having put too much thought into the strange rumors and happenings that only occurred in pleasance as far as he was concerned. he gives a light nonchalant shrug of his shoulders , “ i’m guessin’ summit paranormal might be goin’ on in pleasance er maybe i’m just a few brassers short of a whore house. “ bryce arches an eyebrow  , turning the second half of their question over in his head for a few moments, “ not sure i know what yer gettin’ at exactly , but i suppose it’s just all off the top o’ me head then. haven’t got any proof to support any of my blarney theories , if that’s what yer askin’. “   

why did you come to pleasance ? do you have any plans of leaving ?

bryce heaves a sigh as the next question is thrown at him , there was little the irishman disliked more than having to explain to others how or why he wound up in pleasance all those years ago. the big man drops into the thin , rickety wooden chair and tipped his head back to stare at the ceiling , “ made a right hames of me life back in dublin. me da’ was a feckin’ holy joe arsehole , so i legged it right the ‘ell outta’ there to the land o’dreams. what else ? “ he sat up straight , leaning forward to rest elbows on knees , “ to be honest witch’ye , can’t even tell ye how i ended up in pleasance anymore , probably just looking for a kip to crash in for the night but instead i grew roots. it’s a mystery why i decided to stay , but i just found a decent enough gaff an’ never really had any reason to leave. “ 

what is your favorite spot in town ? 

a smile actually graced the man’s face for the first time since the conversation started though , if you asked bryce , it was more of an interrogation. the smile proving just how handsome he was and providing if just a hint of the true warmth he held within. the bouncer stands to his full six feet , golden brown eyes roaming his small kitchen for his forgotten now warm beer , “ there’s a few places i frequent , fer keeps is a great shop an’ red hot pussy liquors is always a massive time. “ he moves to retrieve his newly found beer , but continues to speak , “ if we’re not talkin’ establishments , i’d hafta’ say northwood lake seein’ as i enjoy a good , quiet walk by moonlight on occasion even if that poor dead lass does lurk about. “  an easy shrug as the irishman takes a swig from the beer bottle now in hand.

what do you think of lourdes mason ? 

a roll of the eyes is the man’s immediate reaction , “ when’re ya’ll gonna’ give that geebag a rest ? no one’s chiseller can go on survivin’ in a feckin’ tree ! plus , it’s been such a holy show for donkey’s years , so why hasn’t anyone ever gone lookin’ in’te the shite ? “ it was his turn to pose questions , leaning back into the kitchen counter as he arched an inquisitorial eyebrow in the other’s direction , “ can’t think much’a someone ye’ve never met or seen , can ye ? as fer the gossip , just a bunch’a small town blather if ye ask me.“ 

if you could be any fictional character from a movie , tv show , book , etc. who would it be and why ?

the man chuckled as he finished off his warm beer and tossed it into the glass bin for recycling , “ i’ve actually been compared to a feckin’  animated rabbit before if ye can believe that er not , some bigwig er summit. “ the more inebriated bryce became the more noticeable his accent was and it was slowly creeping up on him. this question was probably the hardest for him to answer yet , but only for the fact he’d never truly given it any thought. a few quiet moments pass as he moves across the room to his almost comically small fridge  , pulling the door open and hunching slightly to peer inside only to find it void of anymore beer. with an unhappy huff he shuts the refrigerator door and turns back to face the other , “ i guess if i had teh choose it’d be that cute hoor , whas’s name ? gambit , believe it is... bit of a skiver really , but he can definitely put the heart crossways in ye. not too bad lookin’ either , aye ? “      

lastly , what is your greatest fear ? is it irrational ? did it come from experience ? why do you fear it ?

the last question had the irishman nearly ready to go into complete shut down mode and ask the nosy individual to leave his home , but he was able to steel himself after a brief moment of jaw clenching. bryce cleared his throat to fill the now awkward silence , shoving big hands into his jean pockets and dropping honied hues to the old linoleum floor , “ me greatest fear is just... teh past catchin’ up t’me. rejection might be another , if ye count that kind of thing. “ a light scoff as he was berated by more of the personal questions , talk about adding insult to injury  , “  oi , what do ye think ? o’course it’s irrational and o’course it comes from experience , whadye mean ? “ his brow furrows as he shakes his head as if in denial of something before , almost as if in defeat , he goes completely still and admits maybe for the first time “ i don’t think i can bear t’face it. “      

[homenum-revelio-hq]

Welcome (again) to the Order of the Phoenix, Mary!

You have been accepted for the role of TED TONKS with the faceclaim change of Dev Patel! We really enjoyed your discussion of Ted in relationship to his motivation and family, while also holding that subtle masculinity and sexism of how he feels he should “be the man in the family.” It was really clever and fit his character so well! So excited to see you take on this role! 

Please take a look at the new member checklist and send in your account within 24 hours! Thank you for joining the fight against Voldemort!

OUT OF CHARACTER:

NAME: Mary

AGE: 26

TIMEZONE: EST

ACTIVITY LEVEL: My activity level is definitely moderate, mostly active on the weekends since that’s when I can dedicate the most time. Though, my work load is slowing down a bit each week and I’ll be done with teaching completely by the beginning of June. Which means full time to rp!

ANYTHING ELSE: Same ones as before!

CHARACTER DETAILS:

NAME: Ted Tonks

AGE: 30

GENDER, PRONOUNS, and SEXUALITY: Cisgender Male, He/Him, Heterosexual.

BLOOD STATUS: Muggleborn (obvs)

HOUSE ALUMNI: Hufflepuff

ANY CHANGES: Dev Patel as FC <3

CHARACTER BACKGROUND:

PERSONALITY: 

Ted has always been known to be a loyal, hardworking, dedicated young man. It’s hard not to be charmed into his positive outlook. He’s got an adorable smile and a kind, respectful attitude that naturally gravitates people towards him. During his time at Hogwarts, Ted obviously didn’t care for blood status or background, so it wasn’t abnormal to see him mingling and getting along with different groups of people. He was one to empathize easily with any person’s situation and be the shoulder to lean on, if necessary. Becoming a husband and father has only amplified his best traits - pushing him to realize this is what he was meant to do his entire life. He was meant to be a life partner to Andromeda, the woman he loved, and to rediscover hope and new life every day in the eyes of his daughter Nymphadora. Ted has always been good at healing and charms. Becoming a stay-at-home dad has given him reason to perfect these skills, anytime Dora got sick or her young signs of magic would spontaneously appear without notice. Ted has been struggling with keeping the secret of his involvement in the Order from Andromeda. On any given day, Ted is the kind of person to be honest and communicate with his wife. However, with the war going on around them, his whole life is at stake of being taken away from him. Andromeda works hard in the Ministry to provide for the family and Dora grows worried as she hears stories all the way from school, and growing up as someone who was taught to work and sacrifice everything for family, he couldn’t just stay idly by and do nothing. Ted hates feeling underestimated or helpless in any situation, and in times like these, he will tell himself to “be a man” and see this as opportunity to step up for what is right.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF FAMILY: 

Ted Tonks is the only child of two muggle parents, immigrants who came to the UK from the slums of Delhi, India. His parents yearned for a better life for their child, teaching Ted everything he knows about hard work and sacrifice for the love of family. After moving to Birmingham at the age of 4, Ted learned to live anew in a community where very few people looked and shared a culture like him. Even though he was very likable amongst his childhood friends and their families, Ted knew even in the smallest ways that he was different, an outsider. The deep-rooted prejudices were most noticed in his father and mother’s small shop, and yet, the respect for cultivating a business from the ground up was still tested daily. However, a young Ted never paid too much attention to the way some people mistrusted his family. Even in his family’s most difficult years, getting accustomed to their new life in a new home, Ted found countless moments of simple joys and learned to make the most out of nothing.

OCCUPATION: 

For eleven years, Ted has been a stay-at-home dad. However, once Nymphadora went off to school, Ted began job searching, even with the difficult prejudices he faced being a Muggleborn wizard.  Eventually after a referral, he’s took on working part-time in the Muggle-Worthy Excuse Committee in the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. It fits him well since he is bridge between both worlds, but in some ways, still wishes he can do more without being judged for his blood line.

ROLE WITHIN THE ORDER/THOUGHTS ABOUT THE ORDER: 

Ted has always been good with healing magic and charms, especially after being a stay-at-home dad for so long. So he’s primarily began helping Emmeline with any tasks she needs assistance with, as well as any potion/charm work that needs to be taken care of. However, if he’s given the chance to go out for a mission, he will jump on the chance to do anything that’s asked of him.

Ted respects the Order of the Phoenix. Not only has it given a chance for him to do more, but he feels that in times like these, being above the law is a necessary evil for the common good. Before all this, Ted might have been the kind of person to back away and watch what happens to the world - but not anymore. He knows that the Order has had some rough patches and yet, that’s what war looks like. With the Order, Ted believes he can work toward making a better world for his daughter.

SURVIVAL: 

I think even if other people look down at their relationship, what is really keeping him alive at this point is Andromeda. Even being married to him, Andromeda with her blood line and ties to the Ministry carry weight in this world. He doesn’t like to admit it, since sometimes, he doesn’t quite understand what she does and he feels as man of the house, he should be providing more for his family. They also try to keep a quiet life in a little cottage by the coast, away from the eyes of the Wizarding community. So when you are secluded and keep your business to yourself, people tend to not pay any attention to you.

RELATIONSHIPS: 

Andromeda is the person closest to Ted, not only for being the love of his life, but also for the reason that once they got married and had Nymphadora, Ted lost touch with many of the people he had friendships with. He still talks to his parents every so often, but in order to keep them far from the dangers of the Wizarding World, he has kept a good distance from them, chugging it up to now living two hours away from his hometown. Ted still deeply cares for all of his estranged friends and even if they haven’t spoken in years, his loyalty to them will always be there. He might not find the same feeling the other way around and Ted wouldn’t blame them for feeling so. Regardless, he has no regrets for the decisions he has made, as he knows he did what’s best for his family.

OOC EXPLORATION:

SHIPS/ANTI-SHIPS: Andromeda/Ted for sure. There’s a lot going on there - between their own biases and withholding information about the length of their participation in the Order. But Ted/Chemistry is most important!! In the end, I ship all the things.

WHAT PRIVILEGES AND BIASES DOES YOUR CHARACTER HAVE? 

Being a Muggleborn and person of color, Ted would probably grow up with the least amount of privilege or bias towards anyone. Especially after becoming a father, Ted has been a very tolerant and open-minded person, as he truly believes that you should treat others the way you want to be treated. However, that doesn’t excuse the fact that deep down inside, after years and years of prejudice against his kind, Ted still grew an unconscious mistrust for Pureblood kind. Seeing Purebloods like Isla Selwyn-Macmillan, who have family members so vocal about their support for the Dark Lord, being a part of the Order put Ted in an uncomfortable spot. Even his wife still uses the word ‘mudblood’ around him, and she is the woman he loves, how does he trust any Pureblood outside of her? Ted also catches himself with what one can only consider mild forms left of traditional masculinity, whenever he compares his job to Andromeda’s and internally debates whether not telling Andromeda he is a part of the Order is the right thing to do. As open-minded as he is, Ted still remembers his father taking majority of the role as head of the house during his childhood, and sometimes, he asks himself whether that’s an expectation he should have for himself too.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? I love this rp!! It brought back the wonderful feeling of being in this community of Harry Potter role-play and I wanted to find a new character that was a bit different than Marlene. I’m just looking forward to finding more ways to have fun here :’)

PLOT DROP IDEAS: Oof, if he’s a muggleborn wizard and they start going after those Muggleborn wix, my angsty soul wants to say that he goes into hiding and before/after he does so, he gets abducted or hurt in some way through that. Maybe they even find out he works for the Order? Also, if something happens at Hogwarts and in turn, something happens to Nymphadora? Or maybe there’s a threat on her life so Andromeda/Ted will try to go after her? Possibilities are endless!!

ANYTHING ELSE? I love you guys and this rp!! I’m so excited <3

[diveronarpg]

Congratulations, KIERSTEN! You’ve been accepted for the role of CLEOPATRA with an approved FC change to Anais Mali. Admin Rogue: More than anything, Calina is one of the characters I've been most excited to see brought back to us, and I couldn't be more thrilled that you've captured her so well! Calina's such a balance between warmth and cunning, between drive and connection, and you really drove home her humanity. Her intelligence and fortitude clash so well with her loneliness in this way that really sang to my heart throughout your application, and the para sample blew me away. I love her with every ounce of my being, and I know just from reading this that you'll go beyond the distance and reach new heights with our lovely new Queen. We cannot wait to see what you have in store! Please read over the checklist and send in your blog within 24 hours.

WELCOME TO THE MOB.

Out of Character

Alias | Kiersten

Age | 21

Preferred Pronouns | she/her/hers

Activity Level |  I’ve never written a day before in my life…haha…unless…? (see here: https://catherinedaly.tumblr.com/ and https://isabellagagliano.tumblr.com/ :* ) Also, school is about to let out so I’m going to have so much free time that y’all will wish I had something else to do, or somewhere else to be.

Timezone |  EST

In Character

Character | Calina Sokolova – Cleopatra → With a face claim change to Anais Mali, please? uwu

CALINA

origin: Greek

meaning: beautiful, lovely; the moon

SOKOLOVA

origin: Russian

meaning: falcon; hawk

CLEOPATRA

origin: Greek

Meaning: glory of the father

What drew you to this character? | Well, it’s no secret that I’ve been dying to complete The Trifecta ™but I think I even surprised myself when I turned my attention to Calina. It’s been so long since the mesmerizing Cleopatra took the stage and, with each passing day, I find that I miss her more and more. She’s startlingly different from both my Catherine and Isabella. Both Isa and Cat are led by their heart, but Calina is decidedly not; she’s terribly bright and practical—a diamond in the rough that’s not yet been fully excavated… But, could Verona handle the savant in her unfettered brilliance and whip-quick wit? Is the city prepared to kneel out of their own volition, rather than being so savagely forced?  This girl turned woman turned phoenix has been scorned one time too many and she deserves to assert herself as an entity far greater than just being Faron’s loyal shadow. I’m eager to give her what’s due, and more!

What is a future plot idea you have in mind for the character? | Where do you see this character developing, and what kind of actions would you have them take to get there? 3 future plot ideas would be preferable.

I WILL NOT BE TRIUMPHED OVER: He picked her to be a general, and a general she will be; the King may have fallen, but the Queen is more than capable of continuing the legacy. Calina, of all people, knows that the Vasiliev man would roll over in his grave to know if she even considered so-easily conceding to the Veronesi and their brutally unforgiving ways. I would love to get the chance to explore the Sokolova woman PICKING UP WHERE FARON LEFT OFF. His roots in Russia run deep and wide, still viable even though he no longer lives. I like to think that Calina inherited his network, considering she was his right hand. However, such power holds great responsibility—and danger. The late Vasiliev’s connections were no secret to Damiano and his group, which places her in a precarious position: to work at intertwining her newly inherited network with the Montagues or keeping it tucked against her chest. After all, they took from her, so why would she give anything?

TURN YOUR WOUNDS INTO WISDOM: Her heart is a fickle thing that’s not yet stopped its beating���even with all that she’s lost–and now she’s looking for something that cannot be so easily taken from her. Alexander Rallis seems to have cemented himself firmly within Montague ranks and while this is what initially drew Calina to him, it’s not what makes her stay; she’s a wraith looking for a soul to tie herself to, and he’s her best bet. But, the Sokolova woman isn’t taking her heart into account when she decides to interact with him more. What started as a tactical attempt to grow closer to Alexander for the sake of learning what it takes to be the Montague consigliere has become somewhat muddled, at least on her end.

Calina knows desire like the back of her hand; she knows lust intimately, but is damningly inexperienced with feelings and how quickly they can strike. What she feels towards Alexander is an uncomfortable mix of a girlish crush and well-tamed, heady desire (though she’ll vehemently deny any feelings of affection for the man of war). I’d love to EXPLORE THE DYNAMIC BETWEEN ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (bonus points if he somehow finds out her words were ingenuine, at first) and how far she’s willing to go in terms of her own ascension within Montague ranks. But for now, for Alex, she’ll string her words together in the most beautiful of sentences; she’ll even drench them in his decadent gold, if it will coax the great Antony from his armor long enough so that she may come to understand what lies underneath; she’s vying for his mind, but not prepared for what else (his heart, perhaps?) might come.

I AM NO BIRD AND NO NET ENSNARES ME: Mona Chen, the Keeper of Sparrows, is her target; The Dark Lady is a fine price to tuck in one’s pocket. Damiano made his desires clear when he assigned the Sokolova woman to lure Mona from her Capulet-leaning ways into ways that better align with Montague ideologies, and Calina refuses to fail. I’m excited about CALINA RELYING ON HER PAST TO ASSIST HER while she tries to court Mona for the sake of the Montagues. She’s done well enough to stifle her memories of her time within halls of debauchery, but they’ll soon become her greatest asset–a sharp contrast to her belief that they were her Achilles’ Heel. How far is Calina willing to go to pull The Dark Lady to the Montagues’ side? She’s no stranger to using her body to get what she wants and she sees the way Mona watches her–closely, as though she’s waiting for the woman from Russia to slip up and return to her roots. If Mona thinks she’ll be able to make a Sparrow out of Calina, so be it; what the owner of The Dark Lady doesn’t know–that Calina refuses to return to that lifestyle–won’t hurt her. If white lies and gilded interest are what it takes to bridge the gap between Damiano and Mona, so be it.

Are you comfortable with killing off your character? | Only if it’ll cause the maximum amount of pain possible.

In Depth

In-Character:

PARA SAMPLE–

They don’t give him a funeral. They barely acknowledge the vacancy he’s left behind, the lives upended by his untimely departure–both here, and in Russia. Calina’s not surprised by this, not  at all; hosting a funeral for a man murdered by someone supposedly on the same side as he was would be… Tricky, to say the least. And in not giving Faron Vasiliev the proper burial he deserved, the unspoken message is clear: all that glitters is not always golden.

In the days after Faron’s demise, Calina is reminded of a cruel lesson she was remiss to keep in the forefront of her mind: everyone–no matter how highly they’re thought of, no matter what they bring to the table–can be replaced. Measure for Measure is gifted to Matthias before Vasiliev’s body coldens; her loyalty, too, is transferred to Damiano, the hefty price Faron paid to free her from her contract in Russia symbolically falling on the shoulders of the Montague king. She knows better than to bite at the hand that feeds her, so she remains stoic in the presence of those of whom haven’t earned her trust–an amount that, when totaled, can be counted on one hand and one hand alone.

Calina sighs into the darkness of her room, into the lush bedding that surrounds her body. She collects her scrambled thoughts as neatly as she can; she gathers those too-raw and fragmented memories that can’t have her attention–not now, maybe not ever–and and shoves them to the back of her mind, bringing others to the forefront so that she may concoct a plan to ensure her safety here in Verona–here, permanently, as she’ll be damned before she ever calls Russia ‘home’ again.

First and foremost, the Sokolova woman is acutely aware of the target on her back, no matter how curious Damiano may be about her silver tongue and whip-quick mind. The interest of the Montague can quickly wane; the lavish lifestyle she’s come to familiarize herself with can be snatched away without so much as a passing glance. Her attachment isn’t to the items, but rather to the intoxicating feeling of security–to knowing she’ll have a home, to knowing she’ll not have to worry about where her next meal will come from–and she’s not willing to lose it without giving it her all.

Secondly, she needs allies. In a game of chess, the Queen is the most valuable piece on the board and Calina knows, though no one can see, that there’s a crown atop those wily curls of hers and she won’t let it fall. She’ll gather people like pawns, find a niche for herself in Damiano’s kingdom and create a buffer. The people sing of Antony’s accolades, of Gertrude’s steadfastness in the middle of disasters and more, but it’s time they’ve learned a new song: a song of Cleopatra, the woman who didn’t cut others at the knee, but rather coaxed them to kneeling out of their own volition.

Last, she knows that she must now work twice as hard to take what’s hers; she’s come to terms with taking three steps forward followed by two steps back. The newly-inherited title of emissary suits her far better than soldier, but not nearly as well as advisor. To say that she’s not become comfortable with the power Faron was wise enough to imbue her with would be a lie; the Sokolova woman relished the way he saw her as an equal, and she wants that same attention still, even though he’s gone. But, good things take time and she’s got plenty of it.

The King is dead; may God save the Queen.

She’ll not give them a chance to not give her a funeral, too.

INTERVIEW–

What does your typical day look like?

“I wake as early as my body will allow,” the Sokolova woman says, “which is earlier than some, but not others. I’ve broken my habit of favoring the night—thankfully.” It’s a lie, of course; her affinity for night and its darkness have been seared into the very marrows of her bones, what with her past as Madame’s precious драгоценный камень bleeding over to her present and eagerly waiting to devour her future. “Bast is a spoiled little thing; as soon as I wake up, she’s kneading at my side or sitting on my chest until I get up and feed her. In a way, she’s akin to an alarm clock.” A fond smile graces her visage at the thought of her Russian Blue–a gift from the Zaitsevs, longtime clients of hers and Faron’s that took note of the way she tended to their feline and his desire for her lithe fingers to stroke his silky silver fur while maintaining her focus and wit on the matters at hand. “I feed her, and then I have a cup of збитень while perusing Il Giornale. On my way to work, I might pick up a pastry from one of the bakeries I pass.“

Moments of peace before she slips into her role as Montague emissary and client charmer. But, of course, this little journalist need not know of her underground dealings.

Rather, Calina gives him what he wants–something palatable; something honest; something that piques his interest enough to get him to write it down, but not enough to ask more. “Once I leave my darling for the day, I typically don’t make it back until the evening. I spend my time working remotely in The Capital Library as often as I can. Offices are too stuffy for my liking. I’d rather be surrounded by thousands of books filled with rich history while crafting communication strategies for my clients.”

Where is your favorite place in Verona?

The answer that first comes to mind is bittersweet and far too personal: her favorite place in Verona is—was—Faron’s home—untouched and uninhabited since his demise. It leaves a bitter taste in her mouth, much like the сельдь с луком that her late mother was so fond of. The memories are nothing but quick flashes, though she can feel the goosebumps rising on her skin; she can feel Faron’s phantom touch along the small of her back, and can hear Alyona’s honey-drenched laugh as she playfully turned the hose from her azaleas to her gleeful daughter. But, Calina knows herself and she knows herself well; she’s far too proud to falter, especially in the face of a nosy reporter. So, she does what she does best: she chains the memories and thoughts before they have a chance to run wild; she shackles them together—two pieces of her irreparably-broken heart—and shoves them into a dark corner of her mind that’ll be ignored until something else taunts the perpetually-grieving beast that resides in her chest.

The journalist prompts again, curiosity evident in the slight furrow of his brows and in the way he doesn’t allow her to mull over her answer, to pull palatable words from her arsenal of languages. The Sokolova woman notes his softly spoken impatience, adding it to her list of observations—that he’s recently had coffee, the familiar scent of the drink lingering between them; that he’s not as seasoned as other journalists she’s come across, as he’s more concerned with what she says rather than what she doesn’t or won’t say; and that he’s not as subtle as he’d like to think, with his blue eyes that graze her frame in more instances than just one.

“Verona is such a beautiful city,” Calina muses at last, warmth coloring her words as though she’s speaking of a dear friend. “But, caro mio, if you must make me choose—“ a gusty, nearly dramatic sigh billows from her lacquered lips “—Lamberti Tower. There’s nothing quite like reaching the top and looking at the breathtaking scenery below.” A well-manicured finger twists at her brown curls. “Should you find yourself there, I highly recommend The Hathaway.” It’s sinful–how delicious and dangerous the drink is. “But, be careful—it’s practically impossible to just have one.”

What has been your biggest mistake thus far?

Were she a less professional woman, she’d have laughed in his face. She’d have parroted his question back at him, incredulity coloring her words and displeasure marring her now-placid expression. Calina Sokolova, making mistakes? No, she is far too meticulous, far too critical; she scours over every word, every shift in body language or facial expression, cataloguing it all in her mind so that she may act appropriately. Years spent morphing herself into whatever her clients wanted—a simpering coquette, a lustful breath against the shell of an ear, a body meant to be used and discarded soon after—have served her well.

Women like Calina don’t make mistakes. Calina doesn’t make mistakes. She cannot afford to do so.

“Oh, дорогая,” the woman says at last, a hint of mischief glinting in her dark hues as she leans back in her plush chair, “would you believe me if I said I’ve not yet made one?”  

What has been the most difficult task asked of you? (tw: allusion to terminal illness)

The Sokolova woman’s most difficult request was something that wasn’t asked at all. It wasn’t something she could stop or something she could pass to somebody else. No, the most difficult task for the princess of the dark alley was commanded. Not even she, freshly-graduated from Novobisrov State University and armed with the knowledge of old and new, could disobey the order… All she could do was helplessly watch.

The decline was cruelly slow, seemingly stretching time just far enough for her to take a second to hope. It’s both a blessing and a curse, that fickle thing called time. It gives as easily as it takes, tricking you into thinking there’s a chance when it’s only prolonging the inevitable. Может быть, мы уедем из России - найди другого доктора в другом месте, a frustrated Calina suggested long ago, her pride rearing its ugly head deep in her chest. Her mother couldn’t die. She forbade it…

…And in the end, it didn’t matter.

Her protests fell upon deaf ears, as did her pleas. Her prayers remained so damningly unanswered that she couldn’t help but blame herself for halfhearted attempts, so she only prayed more—desperately, angrily, fearfully. Calina bruised her knees with how often she fell to them in the name of the Redeemer–to a God her mother held so much faith in, to a God she once believed existed. When left motherless, possessionless, and poor, she only further dug her heels in, deciding that she’d never be made a fool in the face of time again. She sells her body, the notion of kneeling for less-than-holy reasons no longer distasteful, for at least it—unlike the time she wasted praying—yielded results. It paid for her rent, her food, her existence.

“My mother once told me it’s ill-advised to say you’ve already experienced the worst of things,” she murmurs.  “She said it tempted Fate and angered it so that it didn’t rest until it outdid what you thought was the most terrible of all.” Alyona Sokolova never said it, the light in her eyes snuffed out before she ever got the chance. Calina likes to believe she would have, had the illness not first taken her mind. Clearing her throat and finding her voice once more, the emissary tacks on,  “And mother knows best, да?”

What are your thoughts on the war between the Capulets and the Montagues?

A soft and disapproving hmmph comes first, and it is punctuated by an unimpressed response: “It’s brutish–the whole idea of it.” Wars fought for the sole purpose of destruction did nothing for either side; a pity, truly, but she expects nothing less from the crowned men that perpetuate its continuance. Both Cosimo and Damiano are bullheaded, though she does give them some credit; they’ve both picked women to be their Underbosses—women who know that cold calculation will always prevail over hot tempers and wounded prides.

Calina continues, “Ask any Veronesi why the two families feud and you’ll hear dozens of stories, each a bit different from its predecessor.” It’s one of the things she loves and detests about language—how malleable words are, how easily they diffuse as they’re passed from person to person. Calina tucks a loose curl behind her ear, golden ring glinting against the afternoon sun that shines through opened curtains. She pauses thoughtfully as though she’s considering an idea she’s not yet had, head canting just slightly before she venturing, “They’re going to run themselves and Verona ragged.” Fights can only last for so long. There’s nothing sustainable about war, nothing sustainable in pulling the downtrodden into the battles that they’ll never live to reap the benefits from.

Here, bodies are expendable; minds are not. Calina’s made sure to prove herself worthy of being grouped into the latter time and time again; her recent promotion within Montague ranks is only one of dozens of accolades she’s destined to earn. Spoken with the finality of a woman who has other matters to tend to, she closes with, “Adesso, corrispondente… Should you desire a more in-depth answer, ask them why they’re fighting. Ask them what the goal is.”

Extras: If you have anything else you’d like to include (further headcanons, an inspo tag, a mock blog, etc), feel free to share it here!

EXTRAS:

MBTI: INTJ - The Architect + | independent, jane-of-all-trades, driven -  | judgemental, blunt, secretive

ZODIAC: Virgo - 22 September + | logical, responsible, orderly -  | critical, obsessive, perfectionist

TEMPERAMENT: Choleric + | ambitious, confident, practical -  | uptight, impatient, uncomfortable around emotion

RICE PURITY TEST SCORE: 48

LOVE LANGUAGE(S): acts of service + physical touch

HEADCANONS:

In Novoborisk, Calina studied both history and linguistics (with a concentration in translation and translational studies). Before the tragedy of losing her mother, she planned on working as a professor while also researching ancient civilizations.

Alyona Sokolova stoked the burning desire to know in her precious daughter from her very first breath. Because of this, Calina is voraciously inquisitive; years of sharpening her mind and her tongue have created a well-spoken woman with undeniable charm.

Calina knows five languages, including her native language of Russian—English, French, Macedonian, and (most recently) Italian. She wants to learn more, should she ever get the opportunity.

She has a Russian Blue cat named Bast–a nod to Ancient Egypt and her dream to study civilizations of the past.

On her right hand, she wears a golden signet ring that she never takes off. It belonged to Faron—a ring he’d outgrown years ago but still kept as a reminder of his past. Now, it now belongs to her—a ring that fits perfectly on her right ring finger as a reminder of their pasts.

MOCK BLOG:

https://cleosokolova.tumblr.com/

PINTEREST BOARD:

https://www.pinterest.com/diaphcnous/calina-sokolova-the-savant/

[hqsloane]

hello !! it’s ally back at it again with another muse !! for those of you who don’t know, i also play violet ( the taylor hill fc ) !! but this is a very new muse that i’m v excited about, so if you want to plot just like this post & i’ll slide into your dms <3 

chicago’s very own sloane windsor has been spotted on madison avenue driving a rolls-royce dawn , welcome ! your resemblance to charlotte d'alessio is unreal . according to tmz , you just had your twentieth birthday bash  . your chance of surviving new york is uncertain because you’re insatiable , but being gregarious might help you . i think being a libra explains that .  3 things that would paint  a  better picture of you would be designer sunglasses disguising bloodshot eyes , vintage abba records , a room full of first place trophies. ( i just got out of rehab for a drug addiction ) & ( cisfemale + she/her  ) +  ( ally , 21 , she/her )

full name: sloane ( warrior ) madeleine ( of french origin woman meaning ‘ woman from magdala or high tower ’ ) windsor ( english last name ). nickname(s): s, princess. age: twenty. birthday: 3 october 1999. zodiac: libra. gender: cisfemale. pronouns: she / her / hers. sexual orientation: bisexual. languages spoken: english & french. hometown: buckhead, georgia. occupation: vlogger. parents: darcy sinclair ( rachel mcadams ) & spencer windsor ( jon hamm ). siblings:  two older brothers. pet(s): forrest ( golden retriever ) & jenny ( border collie ). religion: southern baptist. drink / drugs / sex: yes / yes / yes. height: 5′5. right/left handed: left handed. tattoos: a rose on her hip ( x ), this on the back of her right elbow, & a quote on her ribs ( x ).  positive traits: gregarious, discerning, tender, impartial, dignified, courageous, independent, empathetic, & audacious.  negative traits: covetous, controlling, aloof, rebellious, daunting, compulsive, tactless, vain, cunning, obstinate, & snarky. hobbies: photography, traveling, procrastination, meddling, partying, late night instagram live streams, dancing on tables well past last call, visiting art museums, & video editing. habits: tying her hair up in a loose ponytail when she’s stressed, fleeing the country on a whim, chewing the insides of her cheek in order to hold back what she truly wants to say, chewing the ends of brightly colored pens, binge drinking, & doodling. labels: the catalyst ( the independent one ), the doctrinaire ( the perfectionist ), & the aesthete ( the muse ). aesthetics: cat eye sunglasses shielding emerald hues, mascara tear stained cheeks, shattered trophies, polaroids, disposable film, late night notifications, hiding any ounce of emotion behind a camera, paint splattered jeans, parisian architecture, sunday brunch, missed phone calls, & the longing for her mother’s approval.  style inspo: nicola peltz, bella hadid, kendall jenner, rosie huntington whiteley, meghan markle, & alexa chung. here are just a few examples of her wardrobe !! ( x x x x x )  muse inspo: monica geller ( friends ), caroline forbes ( the vampire diaries ), serena van der woodsen ( gossip girl ), lydia martin ( teen wolf ), peyton sawyer ( one tree hill ), nancy wheeler ( stranger things ), & emily fitch ( skins ). net worth: 30 million.

background ;;

before spencer & darcy got married in 1989, they knew all they wanted was one child: a girl. yet, their life did not go according to plan. after they welcomed their first child into the world ( a boy ), they figured that the next one would be a girl. they of course loved their son more than anything in this world, but they knew they wanted a daughter to complete their growing family. however, when darcy discovered the sex of their second child was a boy, she knew she wouldn’t stop having children until they welcomed their perfect girl into this world.

soon after the birth of their second son, they discovered they were expecting again. this time, with the daughter they had always wanted !! sloane was born on october 3rd, 1999 in a wealthy suburb of atlanta, georgia. & from the day she was born, an enormous pressure was put on her.

what you need to know about the windsor family ( other than their strong southern roots ) is that they’re extremely rich. they are high key based off the carrington’s from dynasty bc i’m #trash. buttttt what you need to know is that they own a multibillion dollar international oil company called windsor industries ( formerly known as windsor petroleum group ). 

if you aren’t familiar with oil conglomerates, all you need to know is that windsor industries are responsible for literal power. they are one of the leading producers for oil & gas in the world which is why they have offices all over the country. & let me tell you, they don’t conduct business ethically !! they are notorious for fracking & their continuous use of fossil fuels. when people talk about climate change, they constantly bring up windsor industries & how much they have contributed to global warming. & to make matters worse, spencer & his eldest son put millions of dollars into the pockets of politicians to get them to support their cause & vote against climate change regulation. so if we all burn up one day, you can blame them !!

the windsor family has lived in georgia for generations ( big yikes ) & that’s where they started the family business in 1942. spencer’s grandfather came from a long line of prominent politicians in state politics which is why his family was ready to disown him when he decided to go into business over politics. but when his business took off & he was making more money than everyone else in his family by the age of twenty-two, they quickly shut up & started supporting him.

since then, windsor industries has been passed down from generation to generation. spencer was handed the business on his thirtieth birthday ( twenty years ago ) & has been dominating ever since. once his eldest son turned eighteen, he quickly got him involved & he is expected to take over the family business one day.

as successful as his business is, spencer is known as the bad guy in america. he is a billionaire who doesn’t know what it’s like to come from humble beginnings. he was literally handed a multibillion dollar business & the rest was history !! he definitely is a bad guy since he doesn’t care about the environment or anything else. all he cares about is making money no matter who gets hurt. he was even considered to work for trump at one point but quickly declined !! he just wrote him a big ass check instead bcsjkhdfs

but he does love his family. he would do literally anything for his family despite his tough love approach to his two sons. but when it comes to sloane, he is a complete softie. she can literally do no wrong in his eyes which is why they have such a great relationship !!

darcy, on the other hand, did not come from a lot of money. like her husband, she’s also from georgia but she’s not from a rich suburb. she is from a rural town where she literally grew up in a trailer. & from an early age, she always knew she wanted more. she was always ungrateful for her life & could have cared less about how hard her parents worked to support her & her three other siblings. 

things for darcy changed by the time she was eighteen !! she became miss. america which isn’t that big of a deal for most. but she took pride on receiving that title after years of competing in local pageants. despite not coming from a lot of money, she always knew how to fool the judges & everyone else for that matter. she really could have cared less about school, all she cared about was winning pageants.

so when she made it into miss. universe, she thought her life was going to be complete !! yet, it didn’t go according to plan. darcy lost the competition & her short lived media coverage quickly died. no one knew who darcy sinclair was until it was announced that she was marrying one of the heirs to windsor industries. 

the reason why darcy wanted a daughter so bad was so she could also be a pageant contender. she didn’t want her daughter to grow up to be a doctor, a lawyer, or anything else for that matter. all she wanted for sloane from the day she was born was to be a pageant queen.

by the time sloane turned five, her mother had already registered her for her first pageant. & unlike the ones darcy used to compete in, this was prestigious. her entire childhood consisted of tap dancing classes & pageants taking priority over school. & because her parents pride themselves on their southern values, they really could have cared less about their daughter attending school. so it came as no surprise when she started to slip up !!

& of course, they bribed her school to fix her grades. from the outside looking in, everyone wanted sloane’s life. she had it all: money, family, looks, everything. but in reality, her mother was working her like a dog. she would be practicing for pageants seven days a week with little to no breaks. but once she was crowned little miss georgia, they knew she was destined for greatness. 

the older she got, the more pressure her mother would put on her. & sloane took that pressure extremely seriously. all she ever wanted was to please her mother, so she would strive to be nothing less than perfect. & in order to keep up with the strict demands of her mother & her life, she started turning to drugs. at first, she would start taking adderall to have more energy that way she can cater to her hectic schedule. 

even sloane will admit that her high school years were a blur due to her growing drug abuse. the only thing holding her together was her growing addiction to pills. her mother knew. she saw the empty pill bottles lying around her bathroom & there was even a late night where she had to call 911 after finding her only daughter unresponsive. but she never told anyone. she never even asked sloane if she was okay or if she needed help. she only cared about her daughter becoming miss. universe since that was a title that she was robbed of.

all her life, sloane has tried to please her mother. everything she has ever done has never been good enough for her. so by the time she was a senior in high school, she decided the only way to escape her life was by going to college. she knew she didn’t have the grades to get in anywhere far enough from atlanta, even if her parents ensured her transcripts were nothing short of flawless. but when she sat her parents down & told them that she wanted to attend college, she was surprised by their reactions. her father, who has always supported sloane, was willing to do anything she wanted even if that meant delaying his wife’s plans for her. & even her mother came around on the idea after she promised her that she would go back to training for miss. universe once she finished college.

& following her graduation from high school, she packed her bags & went to the university of chicago. she figured that this was a school far enough away from her mother which is why she told her father this was the school of her dreams. sloane never questioned anything during her applications process. all she knew was that she needed to leave her mother’s grasp & learn to live life for herself.

at college, she had decided to study photography soon realizing that is one of her passions in life. & she’s damn good at it too. & even though sloane started living life in college, her drug addiction only worsened. there, she was introduced to even more drugs & the craze of combining uppers & downers.

things started to get crazy last year during the college admissions scandal when it was revealed that spencer & darcy had paid to get sloane accepted into the university of chicago. the school agreed to allow her to finish the semester before they would ultimately expel her due to the negative press coverage. & of course on her last night at school, sloane ended up in the hospital.

after combining far too many uppers & downers at a frat party, she overdosed. this was not the first time she landed up in the hospital after a night out, but it was the first time her father found out. & once he found out, he ensured that she would seek the help she needed.

so that’s where sloane spent the entire summer !! in a private rehab center seeking treatment for drug addiction. however, her family could not afford anymore scandals. so they quickly buried any stories about their youngest child’s overdose & told the media that she was traveling the world with friends this summer. sloane’s scandal is something that they are without a doubt ashamed of despite how many times her father has insisted the opposite. they are willing to do anything to bury this secret, no matter the cost. 

now, she’s twenty years old & living in new york. following her discharge from rehab, she wanted to move as far away from chicago as she could. she knows she can’t enroll in college anytime soon given her family’s involvement in the college admissions scandal, but she is wiling to do just about anything to avoid moving back home.

nowadays, you can find sloane vlogging !! she has a v successful youtube channel that is similar to matt king’s ( if ya’ll know who that is ily ). but all you need to know is that she is a daily vlogger with an artsy style & she definitely does q & a videos & all that fun stuff. she is still very dependent on her father’s money but she is making a lot of money off youtube.

personality & misc ;;

personality wise, i’d say she’s pretty easy going. her taste isn’t the usual which i’ll probs go into a little bit, but that doesn’t mean she’s not approachable unlike vi.

truth be told, she’s all over the place & has a lot of depth. she has the ability to light up any room she walks into but that doesn’t mean she lets people walk all over her. after dealing with darcy sinclair for eighteen years, sloane knows when to fight back & channel her rich bitch side.

she’s also really fucking smart despite her fuck ups & she would know her true potential if she just stopped getting fucked up all the time. even though she went to rehab, she isn’t clean but that doesn’t stop her from telling her dad she is.

has never had a serious relationship tbh

instead, she’s had flings that are like relationships without the title.

she may act like an independent bitch but she is also a 100% a daddy’s girl & calls him up for money every other week

very artistic 

aside from photography, she is great at painting & drawing & you can find dozens of sketches lying on the floor of her room ( you can also find baggies on her desk tbh )

extremely possessive of her family despite her relationship with her mom. she won’t let anyone else insult her other than her.

hella impulsive

speaks fluent french

also has an apartment in paris that she visits all of the time

tbh, she’s just in love with art. you will always find her at a museum just gazing at art for hours

she’s also constantly leaving the country for vlog material

doesn’t want to think that she has an accent but low key does

even though she’s a huge perfectionist, her room is literally always a mess but she doesn’t let just anyone see that

overall, she is a perfectionist art h*e tbh

if you made it this far ily. here’s her pinterest board if you want to take a look !! it’s v late for me rn & i have to get up early tomorrow so i don’t have any wc listed out but i promise i will bombard you all with plot ideas okay ily

[darkestshadeofgrey]

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1. how many muses, do you think, have you had in total while on tumblr?

Easily over 30. Most of them I have as unused sideblogs still, but I know there are a few shorter lived ones that are no longer with us. 

2. are there any tropes that pull you in or that you realise are reoccuring in your muses?

I tend to write a lot of mentor type muses. I also have a thing for writing mercenaries and Russians that I didn’t realize until I’d had a whole bunch and a friend pointed it out to me.

3. do you often get ideas when watching new media? do you end up wanting a canon character, an oc in that world, or just things involving current muses in the world / with those characters?

Oh all the fucking time. Pretty much any media I consume at least gives me new concepts if not a whole ass muse. Plenty of them honestly end up just living in the discord dms of whoever I chose to scream at about them, but sometimes they actually make it on site. I rarely, and I mean rarely, get the urge to write canons in anything. It’s typically OCs, either wholly separate ones or ideas I can apply to some existing one.

4. what’s the weirdest muse you’ve ever had?

One that’s never made it to tumblr, for sure. Weirdest one that has? Probably my Fae OC, Rosson. He’s...off, let’s say, even among other Fae. 

5. who is / was your favourite muse of all time to play?

That is tough. Purely from a how fun they’ve been to write and not so much about the events I’ve written/who I’ve written them with: probably Gideon. Sparknotes- He’s a relatively young but immortal mage who just has like no freaking filter. He’s a wise-cracking, pop culture spitting, always says what he means and has no shame ball of fun. 

6. is there a muse you’d add or bring back if you didn’t have to worry about whether others are interested in them or not?

If I wasn’t so worried about them coming under scrutiny I would bring over several of my muses that are part of a world I came up with years ago. So any of one of them, really.

7. what age group, gender and ethnicity do you most often end up playing?

Often 30 years old or older cis white men. That’s not the goal, but a quick onceover of my multi (the highest concentration of muses I have on site) shows that as the consensus. I don’t so much set out to have it that way, but it’s how things have shaken out so far.

8. who is your latest muse? can be someone you’re only considering / not planning to play at all, but is tempting you.

Working on bringing one of my Dragon Age: Inquisition Inquisitors to tumblr. Just gonna replay the game first to refresh myself on the story and such.

9. have the types of characters you play changed over the years?

Oh yea. Since joining tumblr I tend to be marginally more grounded with characters. I used to deal pretty much exclusively with fantastical powers and such-and I certainly don’t shy away from them now-but I’m far more willing to write muses with more toned down abilities, or no powers at all even. 

10. if you play original muses with canon roots  ( like oc siblings, coworkers, etc. )  or someone who’s been either just a name or a few lines of dialogue in canon, how do you build that character? do you pick the muse first and build from there, or do you need have the muse ready in your head and only then pick the connection, or a combination of the two?

So it’s rare that I make OCs that are like super directly related to/are underutilized canons. I might have them tangentially related, but typically in a way that if you pluck that canon out, the story/muse still works so I’m not reliant on it by any stretch. There have been a few occasions where I did do something to this affect, but they’re typically special cases. The 3 that come to mind are Dmitri- My OC Harley Quinn child that was the product of a magic anon years ago, Sully- A Gotham City Rogue that I built up to be very much woven into the fabric of Gotham and familiar with/to its various players, and Boris Turgenov- the very first Crimson Dynamo from Marvel comics who died in the same issue he appeared in. I got the idea on a while to flesh him out because I was like ‘they bring back like every bit character at some point why not him’ because as I researched, he’s hardly even been brought up and never revived since that initial appearance/death. I pretty much just made up what I thought ‘made sense’ at the time to explain his survival/continued existence.

11. have you ever built or picked up a muse because you wanted to use a certain faceclaim? how did it go?

I rarely make a muse solely for the sake of an FC. Typically, in OC creation in general these days, I’ll have an idea sorta just floating around unattached and then I’ll see a face and go ‘that’s a good face’ and keep it in mind, then at some point the idea and the face will link up in my mind (maybe I’ll see something the FC is in and it exhibits characteristics and mannerisms that line up with the idea) and go from there. It’s going pretty well so far.

12. what’s the weirdest thing that has ever inspired you to make or pick up a muse?

The song Between The Bars by Elliot Smith. The muse has never been finished, but it did spark an idea.

13. have you ever not gone through with playing / adding / making a blog for a muse because you’ve feared no one would care about that specific muse?

I’ve never held off on it because I thought nobody would care, but there are a few I’ve held off on because I thought people wouldn’t like them.

14. if you see that a friend of yours has just made a blog for a muse you were planning to play, will you still make the blog?

Yea, probably. One person’s portrayal of a character doesn’t take away from another’s. Hell, depending on the muse/friend, I might even suggest we figure out a way to make our versions of the character interact and see what hilarity ensues.

15. which muses of yours have currently very dead fandoms?

None right now. As it stands, all my muses are either OCs in fandoms that are still thriving or unaffiliated with any fandom at all.

[alternislatronemhq]

Congrats, Beth, you have been accepted to AL for the role of Kingsley Shacklebolt (FC: Aldis Hodge). Beth!! Way to go in breaking the ice on picking up your second character! I know that you’ve been thinking and dreaming about Kingsley since the beginning, and the way that you’ve brought a familiar but mysterious character to life while keeping that mystery alive is incredible! There’s so much tension within Kingsley that even he isn’t really aware of in his need to please in following in his father’s footsteps, and I can’t wait to see how that comes into play as the war begins to heat up again. Fantastic job! Please send in your blog (no sideblogs for first characters, please) in the next 24 hours and be sure to take a look at our new player checklist. Welcome home (once again), we’re so excited to have you join the family!

OOC

name — Beth age — 24 pronouns — She/Her timezone — CST

IC Overview

name — Kingsley Shacklebolt

age — 34 (Birthday: March 2, 1952)

gender — Cis Male

sexuality — Asexual, Biromantic: Kingsley hasn’t put much focus in relationships, and it’s left him feeling a bit lonely. Straight out of school, he began training to be an auror and was shortly after inducted into the Order. Even after the war ended, Kingsley has focused his attention on work things, like making sure Voldemort isn’t coming back. Still, he can’t help feeling like it would be nice to have someone to come home to—someone he could kiss good morning, make dinner for, and fall asleep with at night. Kingsley isn’t sex-repulsed and will have it with a partner he feels highly committed to, but he doesn’t seek it out or find inherent pleasure in the act itself so much as the intimacy with someone he loves and trusts. He hasn’t technically shared a bed with anyone since Hogwarts when he was still figuring himself out, and Kingsely has only had one romantic relationship as a full-fledged adult. He misses having someone he can be romantically close to. He feels alone and wonders at this point if that will be his lot in life.

hogwarts house — Hufflepuff, and it would be difficult to find one more likely to work hard than Kingsley. He probably trusts too easily, but his years as an auror have taught him to rely less on that instinct. Despite his experience, he has a hard time believing that anyone is ever truly without good. People can be redeemed, and Kingsley is pretty sure the moment he stops thinking that is the moment he stops being a good auror.

blood status — Pureblood (Though his non-English mother doesn’t exactly have his family in high standing with the “truly” pure English elite.)

patronus — Lynx, both because it’s canon and because that aloof individualism + steadfast loyalty thing feels fitting for Kingsley.

boggart — In school, his boggart was his father scoffing and yelling at him for failing out of school and being a disappointment. It was counteracted by imagining his mother coming in and laughing that his father was reading too many puff news publications and that no such thing was true of her well-achieving little boy. As an adult, it became a Death Eater slowly moving toward him. If he gives it long enough, it eventually takes off the mask to reveal his own face. The only time he’s been faced one in front of other people, Kingsley quickly cast the spell, imagining the figure tripping over his own robes and dropping his wand before the mask could come off. The explanation was a conversation Kingsley didn’t want to have.

IC In Depth

personality traits —

Kingsley is an incredibly driven individual, although he may have been accused of being obsessive a time or too. That drive has always worked out for him since he’s so goal-oriented, and both his job and his, well, other job have benefited from his methodical approach. Occasionally Kingsley has been called naïve because he desperately wants to see the best in people; however, he sees no problem with being trusting and giving people the benefit of the doubt. He has a big heart and doesn’t try to hide that from the people he’s closest to, perhaps even making him a romantic. His whole life was grooming him for a position as an auror, so Kingsley does well under pressure. He comes off cool and collected. A person would be hard pressed to consider him callous for this lack of emotion, but The Prophet has made the claim in respond to Kingsley’s ability to keep his emotions hidden during stressful interviews. Still, that power to remain calm and not let his feelings get the best of him are part of what makes him good at his job.

character biography —

The Shacklebolts are a longstanding pureblood family, and while Kingsley has some halfblood cousins, his immediate family could still claim their Sacred 28 title if they wanted.  His mother was born Esi Caron and attended Beauxbatons Academy before beginning her career as a seer. Her parents had immigrated from Libya to French when she was a small child, but Esi never fully felt comfortable there. It wasn’t difficult for her to give up those new roots when Cypress Shacklebolt entered her life while abroad on a Ministry mission. Although it was another three years before they married, Esi moved to the UK almost immediately.

The two were lovely together, even if they weren’t always the most cohesive. They loved each other and never had a harmful household, but when they didn’t agree, it was certainly a tense one for Kingsley and his siblings. Two headstrong parents meant that an argument could stew unsettled for the better part of a week. Still, his parents worked at their communication and always tried to create a loving environment for their kids.

As the oldest, Kingsley had a certain responsibility to look out for his younger siblings. Irma, Hendrick, and Rosetta had plenty of responsibilities too, but it was Kingsley who grew up constantly trying to meet Cypress’ expectations and always felt like he never truly got there. Cypress’ approval was hard won, and occasionally Kingsley wondered how his father would react if Kingsley hadn’t wanted to become an auror. It was family legacy at this point, but because of Kingsley, his siblings didn’t have the same expectations. The option was there if they wanted it, but it was Kingsley who had Cypress’ attention.

The weight of his father’s expectations wasn’t easy to live with, especially when Cypress was killed by a cursed object when Kingsley was sixteen. Kingsley was a fifth year studying for his O.W.L.S. Momentarily his indecision paralyzed him, but the thought that he’d never have his father’s full approval made Kingsley throw himself even harder into his studies. Maybe he couldn’t ever have his father’s praise, but he could follow the steps that would have made his father proud.

Kingsley came of age and joined in aurors right as long brewing tensions and whispers finally broke out into war. At first, he was convinced that the Ministry could handle it and that the aurors would be the front lines working toward stopping Lord Voldemort and his Death Eater followers. Instead he saw firsthand the Ministry’s corruption as higherups looked the other way or stalled searching on ‘important families.’ Kingsley grew more frustrated by the day as they barely reacted to something that had already spiraled beyond the Ministry’s control.

Alastor Moody saw this frustration. After some small testing of Kingsley’s loyalty and conviction, he invited Kingsley into the Order of the Phoenix. Despite its technically illegal nature, Kingsley never hesitated when faced with the opportunity to make lasting impact. Almost ten years of his life was devoted to that cause, but when the war ended, Kingsley couldn’t wrap it up quite like everyone else. Between the Ministry and the Order, he’s kept himself fairly busy in the time since then.

Kingsley has watched two of his siblings find happy partnerships and one have children. In his father’s absence, he hasn’t ever tried to be that figure, but he has certainly tried to help out his mother as much as possible, especially with Rosie. The gap between them is large enough that she literally has no memories of him before Hogwarts, so they’ve always been a little different than the other sibling relationships in their family. Every once in a while, Esi gently inquires about Kingsley’s love life, but she accepts his no with just a small nudging reminder that she wants to see him happy. Kingsley is happy. At least, that’s what he’s told himself.

With rumors of Voldemort returning and Death Eaters beginning to shift, Kingsley isn’t so sure he found the happiness and stability he was looking for. This has been his life for about fifteen years now. He’d hoped they were on the tail end of cleaning up that mess, but apparently that might not be the case. When he can see the rebuilding around him, Kingsley has a hard time accepting that everything could shift again in an instance, but he knows how easily it could happen. He’s hoping to be part of the force that can keep that shift from ever coming.

plot ideas —

The Order: Obviously certain members of the Order have never really stopped looking to cement that Voldemort doesn’t return. People like Alastor and Sirius are among Kingsley’s closest confidants. Surely they don’t always agree about how to move forward, though, especially right now when there are so many whispers about Voldemort’s potential return.

The old Order: Some members of the Order have “retired” so to speak in light of Voldemort’s disappearance. I’d love to see the tense interactions of people like Kingsley trying to convince them there’s still a threat—or on the flip side, Kingsley trying to mislead them against it for their own good.

Known Death Eaters: Plenty of Death Eaters escaped justice, some with fairly sizable evidence or gut instincts betraying them. Even if he wants to see the best in people, Kingsley won’t trust them.

Siblings: This is more character than plot, but it could be interesting to eventually see some of Kingsley’s siblings or in-laws in play. How do they react to their workaholic big brother? How do they feel on the matter of blood status? Family dynamics are always interesting, and the range for the Shacklebolts could be fun.

Potential romance: As I said above, Kingsley is asexual, but he’s still a romantic soul. In fact, he’s quite lonely and wouldn’t mind a relationship if he had more time to meet someone. It could be fun to play out a potential relationship forming, whether it works out or fails dramatically. I could also see fun potential for an ex where things didn’t go well (I mentioned above one particular one in his adult life, and that could be interesting to play with). Another connection off this idea is a well-meaning friend trying to set Kingsley up on dates that don’t really work out because his friend doesn’t really know much about his type (although to be fair, Kingsley isn’t always sure either).

Whistleblower: Eventually something is going to happen which cannot be denied any longer. While Kingsley wouldn’t probably be the person to go, “He’s back,” or, “The situation is worse than you’ve all feared,” I could see him potentially supporting the person who is, depending on how they go about it. Regardless of his beliefs, it would be interesting to see how everyone reacted and who the surprise denialists are.

extra —  

Family tree: https://narcissaamaryllis.tumblr.com/private/621468809324380160/tumblr_3GKGHoSROIWvKhxY7

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myrpboards/kingsley-shacklebolt/

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really LONG CHARACTER SURVEY. RULES.

repost , don’t reblog ! tag 10 ! good luck !

TAGGED. I stole it. TAGGING. Go for it. lol

FULL NAME : Arthur M/organ NICKNAME : A handful. English, Cowboy/Cowpoke, Black Lung, etc. Common aliases are Tacitus Kilgore and Arthur Callahan. AGE : 36. BIRTHDAY : January 25th, 1836. ETHNIC GROUP : Caucasian. NATIONALITY : American. LANGUAGE / S : English, primarily. Knew a handful of Welsh thanks to his father, but it’s faded with disuse.  SEXUAL ORIENTATION : Bisexual, somewhat closeted.  ROMANTIC ORIENTATION : Biromantic, somewhat closeted. RELATIONSHIP STATUS : Verse dependent, single-ship with @notanoutlaw in most. CLASS : Lower/working HOME TOWN / AREA : Arthur just mentions he was born “up north”, I headcanon around the Oregon area, possibly California due to his mother’s favorite flower, but it’s uncertain. Though, the place he laments the most about is New Austin, or “out west”.   CURRENT HOME : Transitory, he moves with the gang.  PROFESSION : Outlaw, occasional bounty hunter.

PHYSICAL. HAIR : Light brown, dark blonde in some lights. EYES : Unique eye colour, blue-grey-sorta hazel.  NOSE : Average, dimpled. Scarred from fighting and getting it broken a couple times.  FACE : Somewhat sharp features in the brow and cheekbones, square jaw.  LIPS : Full, can be dry/chapped.  COMPLEXION : Somewhat clear? Hard to tell. Dry, dirt spattered sometimes.  BLEMISHES : Uncertain. SCARS : A handful. Most notable are the one he has on his chin that is most visible with shorter facial hair, one across his nose, and the one left on his shoulder by the O’Driscolls in chapter 3.  TATTOOS : N/A HEIGHT : 6′0, possibly 6′1 WEIGHT : Uncertain, fluctuates.  BUILD : Stocky, broad shouldered and he can be fairly intimidating, especially when his weight is about average or above.  FEATURES : Look above? ALLERGIES : N/A USUAL HAIR STYLE : Right parted, about 3-5 in length. Though, for people who don’t know the system--fairly short, tufts out around his ears and may reach the back of his neck before he cuts it again. USUAL FACE LOOK : Expression wise, his kind of got a resting irritated face, sometimes bored. Rarely clean shaven unless he has to be, usually keeps a fair amount of stubble.  USUAL CLOTHING : I change him too much to say. Tends to keep his heavy navy blue winter jacket, jeans/ranch pants, some sort of button up shirt, and sometimes his tan leather jacket. Tends to keep his hat, however, unless he needs to go without. 

PSYCHOLOGY. FEAR / S : Arthur has a mild one of change. He’s adaptable but he’s very sentimental and nostalgic, he will miss “old ways” and previous places. There’s also losing his usefulness, disappointing those who depend on him (much as he will get defensive when it happens). Post-Guarma, he does develop a fear of drowning. It won’t keep him from swimming, but getting swept or held underwater may cause some panic. Post-game au, he does fear about getting sick again and actively avoids doctors.  ASPIRATION / S : Uncertain, just wants to get out of the mess he’s in and eventually just wants a calm existence somewhere. However, once he’s diagnosed with TB, his main goal is getting those who want/will listen to him out of the gang as it starts to fall down. POSITIVE TRAITS : Caring, compassionate (to people he knows, might not be clear on first impression), intelligent (much as he may say the opposite and isn’t exactly book smart), observational, brave, humorous (in certain situations and may be a cover sometimes), friendly (somewhat, changes as he ages), artistic, creative, loyal, etc. NEGATIVE TRAITS : Violent, murderer (doesn’t do it without reason but he knows he’s killed more than he certainly should), defensive, (passive) aggressive, sarcastic, depressive, self-deprecating, selfish, rude (sometimes intentional, sometimes not), conflicted, stubborn, reckless (sometimes, has mellowed out with age but it’s still there), self destructive (sometimes), money-driven (not always a flaw but he’s easily swayed by money). MBTI : ISFJ-T - Turbulent Defender  ZODIAC : Aquarius  TEMPERAMENT : Phlegmatic-Melancholic ANIMALS : I’m not going to take the quiz because the game is very heavy handed with the whitetail buck motif for high honor Arthur. lol VICE HABIT / S : Smoking, drinking, etc. FAITH : Non-religious. GHOSTS ? : Generally, the existence of ghosts isn’t something he completely writes off after he’s witnessed the few in the game, but he’s also hard pressed to admit to believing in them outright. AFTERLIFE ? : Not in any sort of defined sense. He’ll often say he doesn’t believe in one or it won’t be a nice one for him if there is, but he finds himself nervous about the subject once he gets sick.  REINCARNATION ? : He doesn’t know enough about it. ALIENS ? : Not really? Doesn’t really know he’s looking at a UFO when he sees it. POLITICAL ALIGNMENT : Don’t start. ECONOMIC PREFERENCE : Uncertain. SOCIOPOLITICAL POSITION : Uncertain. EDUCATION LEVEL : Does not have a formal education on even the basic levels (primary, high school, etc), however Hosea and Dutch have taught him to read and write and he’s learned a handful of things when it comes to survival and his lifestyle. However, he’s not exactly book smart or the “book learnin’ type”. 

FAMILY. FATHER : Lyle M/organ, deceased. MOTHER : Beatrice M/organ, deceased. SIBLINGS : No blood related, but considers John as one along with a couple other members of camp. EXTENDED FAMILY : He has a few uncles, aunts, and cousins, but he’s not in touch. Issac, his son, and his mother, Eliza, who are both deceased. Mary L/inton/Gillis, ex-fiance. (Cain Kennedy, lover - @notanoutlaw) NAME MEANING / S : Arthur - English, “noble, courageous”, Morgan - (and I’m going against what’s been said in fandom) - Celtic/Welsh surname, comes from Old Welsh name Morcant - “mor” as “sea” and “cant” as “circle”.    HISTORICAL CONNECTION ? : Uncertain in the game, but it’s been pointed out about King Arthur and also Morgan le Fay, which highlights his struggle with good vs evil themes in his character. 

FAVOURITES. BOOK : Uncertain, mostly non-fiction. MOVIE : -- 5 SONGS : -- DEITY : Doesn’t know enough to give a favorite. HOLIDAY : Christmas, in a way. Not quite for the religious context, but he enjoys the hunting and cooking the gang does to celebrate, singing and talking over fires. He remembers it vividly when he was younger, so it’s stuck with him. MONTH : April-May. SEASON : late spring, early summer. PLACE : He likes most places in wilderness, give him something with a view and he’s good. WEATHER : Sunny, average weather. Not too hot, not too cold. SOUND : Rain, birds, etc. SCENT / S : Again, rain, campfires, etc. TASTE / S : Prefers savory over sweet.   FEEL / S : Weightlessness in his limbs once he’s able to sit/lay down after a long day, fingers in his hair, etc. ANIMAL / S : Horses, dogs, cats, animals. NUMBER : He hasn’t given it much thought. COLOUR : Blues, greens, deeper colours.

EXTRA. TALENTS : Sharpshooting, Arthur’s got impeccable aim and speed when using guns, there’s also his drawing, he’s getting fairly good at tracking, etc. BAD AT : Admitting to mistakes, expressing himself emotionally, adhering to rules, anything overly scientific, etc. TURN ONS : Sense of humor, confidence or self-assurance, kindness and/or compassion, dark hair, etc. TURN OFFS : Hypocrisy (much as he suffers from that himself), cockiness (has a limit before confidence becomes a turn off), excessive or needless cruelty, etc. HOBBIES : Drawing, writing in his journal, hunting, wandering around/sight seeing, etc. TROPES : Anti-Hero/Anti-Villain,The Atoner, The Big Guy, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Obfuscating Stupidity, etc. AESTHETIC TAGS : Horses, old west, deserts, nature, gun slinging, writing, drawing, photography, etc. 

FC INFO. MAIN FC / S : R/oger Clark, mainly in game icons so I haven’t found a need for one. ALT FC / S : -- OLDER FC / S : -- YOUNGER FC / S : -- VOICE CLAIM / S : R/oger Clark GENDERBENT FC / S :

MUN QUESTIONS. Q1 : if you could write your character your way in their own movie , what would it be called , what style would it be filmed in , and what would it be about ? A1 : I actually REALLY enjoy the game’s story line, much as I feel the redemption through death is overplayed and not as deep as people make it out to be. I’d find a way to subvert that or some alternative, but idk. I like the game’s story. lol

Q2 : what would their soundtrack / score sound like ? A2 : Western-y. IDK? The game’s soundtrack is actually really good too so.  Q3 : why did you start writing this character ? A3 : I love his development and progression as a character, and even with the trailers where he seemed no more than an angry outlaw there was a part of me that was still “hmm” about writing him. Ultimately, he’s grown to mean a lot to me and I really enjoy writing for him on this blog.  Q4 : what first attracted you to this character ? A4: As mentioned above, Arthur probably has one of the best character progressions I’ve seen in a while imo. Even in the beginning, I went in under the impression that I’d be playing as this outlaw so the violence and gruffness wasn’t too much of a surprise, much as I wasn’t too attached until later chapters in the game because of this. However, as I spent more time playing as him and reading his journal, seeing how he interacts with strangers and people he loves, he has some depth to him and some deep rooted flaws and insecurities that are played very well in the game. He’s probably one of the few character deaths I’ve cried over. lol Q5 : describe the biggest thing you dislike about your muse. A5 : I have to be truthful, Arthur’s an asshole. lol I didn’t like and still don’t like him from Colter into Horseshoe in behavior and personality, much as it’s lessened from my first play of the game because I know what happens to him and how he grows. However, while he’s not blind to himself and how he acts, he doesn’t think for himself really. Even if he hates debt collecting, he does it for the gang and even tells Strauss he does it for pleasure at a point (sarcastic or not, considering they are talking about Thomas, a man trying to raise money for charity while suffering poverty himself on top of having TB), he does whatever Dutch tells him, among many other things. It’s not until later in the game that the theme of grasping redemption comes into play, and he starts to act and think for himself a little more once things start to spiral. As much as I love him with all my heart, Arthur’s got some deep flaws that are hard to ignore.   Q6 : what do you have in common with your muse ? A6 : HHHhh. I’d say we suffer from similar self-esteem issues, not just in body image but morality of character (much as his are way more complicated than mine jaksfha), we also have a similar sense of humor...Yeah, idk. I’m attached to him as a character and I can relate to him in certain ways, but it’s hard to pinpoint.  Q7 : how does your muse feel about you ? A7 : Idk, he’s pixels? Though, for the sake of a fun answer, I genuinely don’t know? We can be fairly similar in mannerisms and thought process (at points), but I have no idea if we’d actually get along if by some universe rip we were able to meet.  Q8 : what characters does your muse have interesting interactions with ? A8: I don’t want to get specific, I interact with a lot of interesting characters. Anybody who’s put me out of a comfort zone or forced me to look at Arthur in the different way has definitely stood out. Q9 : what gives you inspiration to write your muse ? A9 : The game itself is a good source, I enjoy putting up lets plays of it in the background sometimes if I’m struggling or just need something that isn’t music. I get more muse putting together blog playlists than playing them, but there’s that, too. Also generally plotting or talking about him can pull some to the forefront. Q10 : how long did this take you to complete ? A10 : An hour or so, I think?

[farmlandskillrp]

Amelia Spurling | The Sweetheart | FC: Jessica Sula | Taken

Personality Traits:

+ Allocentric, Determined, Perceptive

- Easily-Influenced, Anxious, Secretive

Aesthetic:

Moodboard

Gender and Pronouns: 

She/Her

Birthday and Zodiac:

February 24, Pisces

Moral Alignment: 

Neutral Good

Headcanons (past, present, personality, preferences)

darling we love you: Amelia grew up in a seemingly perfect family. Her Dad the MP of Spenningdale, her Mum a successful real estate agent. Her parents were kind, patient, happily in love with one another, and showered Amelia in constant love and affection. They raised her to be thoughtful and honest. So, when Finn was introduced into her life after years of being raised as an only child, she felt conflicted. She was elated to have the sibling she had always wished for but hiding it from her for so many years went against all that Amelia’s parents had raised her to believe was right. As a result, Amelia has grown quite secretive with her parents, only sharing with them what she thinks they would want to hear. To the Spurlings, their daughter has remained the perfectly trusting and naive girl that they always believed she was, and Amelia prefers it that way. 

your heart is really missing the way things used to be: Amelia has been dating her boyfriend, Nate, for 2 years. Their innocent young love has slowly developed into abusive codependency where Nate attempts to control all aspects of Amelia’s life and lashes out when she doesn’t comply, leaving her with injuries that she keeps hidden. Amelia has become complacent in her relationship; no longer happy, but hesitant to leave because of all that she’s experienced with him. Every time she’s doubted their relationship, he’s changed her mind by making her believe that things are back to the way they were before. Amelia loves Nate, but she is beginning to see that some things will never be the same again.

on the days when i couldn’t remember how to make my own light: Amelia has an undiagnosed anxiety disorder. She is ashamed of her anxiety, so she masks it with her happy and positive demeanor. Amelia hides her symptoms from everyone but Nate, who takes advantage of this power, often holding it over her as leverage to keep her in the relationship. His abusive behavior towards Amelia exacerbates her symptoms, causing a vicious cycle that she can’t seem to break. Her anxiety often manifests in nervous habits like nail biting, playing with her hair and, in severe instances, panic attacks.

perhaps this is where the light breaks through: Amelia is a runner. It is meditative for her - she feels most at peace when she is alone, music flowing, running in nature with no specific destination. She chooses not to take medication for her anxiety, and instead relies on these moments of solitude and mindfulness to calm her mind.  

but to love takes strength: Amelia prides herself on taking care of things. Whether its her family’s cat, Sunny, whom she has insisted on feeding herself since she was little, her collection of plants that line her bedroom window that she tends to each week, or her coursework that is almost always turned in on time. This extends to the people in Amelia’s life as well. She is attentive to those that she loves, stopping at nothing to ensure that they are safe and happy. There is only one instance in which Amelia has failed to do this, her friendship with Keira. She still feels guilty about how things ended between them and has vowed to never repeat that mistake again.

kind heart. fierce mind. brave spirit: Amelia often feels like people view her as a sheltered and helpless little girl who needs to be protected from the negativity in the world. She feels vastly underestimated by most and absolutely hates it. She doesn’t want to be seen as a one-dimensional archetype, and doesn’t like being confined by superficial labels. Beneath her genuine positivity and kindness, Amelia knows she is also smart and capable, and is determined to prove that to everyone around her.

IN CHARACTER:

·      Which of your scars has the best story behind it? And what’s the story?  

I have a habit of zoning out while I’m running, especially when a song comes on that I really love. I was out on a path near the farm last year when one of my favorite songs to run to came on, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. I ran a bit faster and didn’t notice a root in front of me… I tripped and scraped up my arm and leg. Everything healed except a scar on my right knee from breaking the fall. It definitely wasn’t as bad as it could have been, I will happily wear a scar in place of a broken bone any day. Now it just serves as a reminder that accidents happen, and even though girls do want to have fun, they should pay better attention too.

·      What was your first sexual experience if you’ve had one? Do you think back to it fondly or not?

I lost my virginity to Nate on my 15th birthday. Everyone says that the first time is awful, but with Nate it was quite special. He was so gentle and loving, so I do think back to it fondly. It’s one of the memories I remind myself of when he’s angry or upset, to help me remember why I should stay with him, that somewhere deep down he’s still the loving and gentle guy I fell in love with.

·      What were the last three songs you listened to?

Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris + Florence Welch

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough- Marvin Gaye + Tammi Terrell

You Can’t Hurry Love- The Supremes

·      What would be the title of your autobiography?

The Tale of A Perfectly Imperfect Life

·      Who would you call in an emergency? Why?

Nate. He’s the first person I go to when things go wrong. He’s not always the best under pressure, but I know he would do anything for me.

Important Connections:

·      Owen Summers - The most intriguing person she knows. Her parents have taught her to see the good in everyone, so she’s picked the most difficult person to see the good in and has made it a mission to get him to not even change, but just be nicer sometimes. She’s about to give up due to not getting anywhere, but she’s still on her last piece of hope.

·      Keira Lee - Amelia and Kiera were best friends growing up, but once Amelia began dating her boyfriend, she spent less and less time with Kiera until they were simply acquaintances that said hi when they passed each other in the corridor.

·      Alice Banks - A friendship with Alice has always seemed somewhat unattainable to Amelia. They’ve practically grown up together throughout school, and yet things have never bloomed past friendly classroom conversation. Now with Alice dealing with so much, Amelia wants to reach out to offer friendship and a helping hand.

·      Finn Cozier - Finn is the dirty past that has been tucked away by the Spurling family since Amelia was a child, but they’ve always been there, in the shadows. Amelia always wanted a sibling, so when Finn was introduced into her life, she immediately saw it as an answer to her wishes. To this day, Amelia adores her big brother and is always there to support Finn and remind them to take care of themselves.

Information that may/may not be relevant to case:

Amelia went for a run near the farm the morning Matt had been discovered and found something that might be evidence.

[arashianeel]

WHY BEING AN INTERNATIONAL ARASHIAN IS EXTRA SPECIAL?

Let me tell you why being an Intl Arashian is so special and what separates us to other "easy" fandom fans. With this, people might also understand why we're so eager to reach such dream of attending an Arashi Concert.

1. Arashi is different. In many aspects, Arashi has many differences compared to typical idol groups others stan. Their visuals, their music, their beliefs, their work ethics, dedication and hardwork. Arashi isn't like other idol groups who are marketed in other parts of the world. They are only in Japan. Yes, they did out of their countries concerts years ago but that's it. You cannot watch videos of them on youtube. You can't download songs from itunes. You cant buy cds outside Japan unless you order and pay extra for shipment. They don't do fan meetings. No high touch. No Photo ops. You cannot watch concert as easy as paying the counter and go. Its a no easy process. So with all these why Arashi still gets tons of fans around the world?

2. Arashi has a lot of faithful fans. Once an Arashian always an Arashian. Well, many would say that they became an Arashian because of Jun via Gokusen/Hana yori Dango. Imagine, those dramas were aired in their country 13-15 years ago. And from those elementary/high School days, international fans have been dreaming to see them live up until this day. Why? because it's Arashi. If you ask intl fans why they love Arashi despite of the fact that they are hard , no, almost impossible to reach, they would just answer "Because they are Arashi. The reasons why they are great are beyond explanation" So how an Arashi fan fulfill her ultimate goal of attending an Arashi Concert to see them live despite of the no easy process?

3. Arashi concerts and the no easy process. Since Arashi don't do concerts out of Japan now, the happening of an Arashian's dream will definitely be in Japan. But, they won't get concert tickets just by buying from the event venue counter. They have to win the lottery normally done 1 month before the concert tour. And the winning chance they could have is 1/2,300,+++ . Yes, Arashi's Official fanclub members only in Japan is more than TWO MILLION. And before winning the lottery they 'll be needing to apply for it after registering as an official fc member. If they're living out of Japan, they must have someone who lives in Japan to help them out in registering. They will be needing his/her residence info etc. That's route 1 which is the most proper thing to do. They can also get tickets if they knew someone who's already an official fanclub member and can apply them tickets as companion. So why every international fans go extra extra miles just to see ARASHI live?

4. Arashi concerts are Japan's highly acclaimed concerts, once NHK said. But for Arashi, concerts is not just performing to gather fans and collect money. They do concerts every year to gather fans, see them, sing and dance for them and exchange love with them. Arashi concerts are incomparable to others. Because Arashi are the ones who do it. From Day 1 of planning to last day of perfomance. They are very very hands on. Arashi wont do the staff tells them to do but the staff will do what Arashi tells and wants them to do. Arashi concerts might be the number 1 in making "Getting close to fans" as priority. Moving stage, Harness, Crane-like machines and etc, all of these are used just for one goal. For them to get close to their fans. So is it really impossible for an international fans to see them live and get closer to Arashi?

5. No. With effort, dedication, right timing and faith, an international Arashian can watch ARASHI LIVE!

I have been a fan of them for exactly 12 years now. And I just happened to see them live freshly 3days ago. And its 5x20. I only got registered this year as an ofc member through my bff who's now working in Japan and luckily won 4 Sapporo tickets for me and my friends who are also members. We didn't expect that it will be Sapporo for we also appliedand root for other nearer venues. October 11, we knew the results so everything was fast tracked since we only got 1 month for the preparation. I've been in Japan twice, during Johnnys countdown 2015-2016 and Wakuwaku 2017. Its not for the events why me and friends went , it just so happened that our planned trip coincided with it. But the last time I was standing outside Tokyo Dome while Waku waku Gakkou was happening inside, I said to myself, "The next time I will go to dome is not just to wait outside, my next time will be my FIRST ARASHI CONCERT!" I didn't know that what I've said is not just a message to myself, but a declaration and claiming of what will really happen.

So friends and co- international Arashians, be it 3 months, 2, 5, 10 years of waiting, believe! YOU ARE GOING TO SEE THEM LIVE! And when that moment comes, you will know why God made you wait.

Even Jun said during the concert, the particular day I attended, that the TIMING we shared with them together is something he thinks special and uncommon. He waved at me twice by the way.

Just believe! 🌈 "and more" is definitely for you! 😄

/made this on my way and back from Otaru. Sorry for grammar errors and typos. 😅

Hope this can uplift moods or something! 💜❤️💛💙💚

[mountphoenixrp]

We have a new citizen in Mount Phoenix:

                                 Cha Woojin, who is known by no other name;                                                      a 19 year old son of Apollo.                                           He is a student and DJ at Visión / Ilusión.

FC NAME/GROUP:  Na Jaemin (NCT) CHARACTER NAME:  Cha Woojin AGE/DATE OF BIRTH:  August 13, 2000 PLACE OF BIRTH: Seoul, South Korea OCCUPATION: Student (Recording Arts major), DJ at Vision/Illusion HEIGHT: 175 cm DEFINING FEATURES: - Thick eyebrows, long hooded eyes, upturned lips, bright smile - 02 piercings on his two earlobes

PERSONALITY: Woojin belonged to the ambivert category, as he needs communication to stay live, yet requires utter solitude to create. He loves to share, but still guarantees that people would always be aware of the unbreakable boundary around his privacy. Like the sun, he shines when it’s the right time to shine. When Woojin is in his element, he exudes charm and confidence, probably the coolest, friendliest, most approachable, and sometimes loudest person in the room. His gallantry comes naturally, and kindness is something he will never lack of. Work hard, play hard, he could be someone one needs for the party to start, but the demigod always had great self-control. Despite the laid-back and distant vibe he usually shows to the world, Woojin still secretly cares about what people might think of him. He doesn’t crave anything more than recognition and respect for who he is and what he does, so no, he wouldn’t give anyone a chance to degrade and call him fuckboy, a swindler, a slob, a criminal, or any other names along the line.

Rooted from the fear of being looked down on, Woojin always wants to control everything happening in his, and sometimes others’ life, striving to perfect all of the perfect-able. Brought up to his mother’s turbulent lifestyle, since a very young age, the demigod has believed that all of what he’s got is useless, unless it is hard-earned. Without intense competition, hardship, blood, sweats, and tears, no prize would be valuable. He put all of himself into getting what he think would worth it, and as one could foresee, once he gets it, it’s nearly impossible for him to let it go, which makes him appears to be over-possessive and over-obsessive. There is always a fire burning inside him, commanding him to act and fight, so patience and calmness are definitely not his strengths. Easily provoked, he may get into a fight or accept a challenge before being aware of what is really happening. Regarding his temper, Woojin has a lot more things to learn to tame it.    

HISTORY: Their mother was beautiful, charming, and ambitious. A talented archeologist, an eager globetrotter, a passionate treasure seeker.

That was it. That was everything Woojin could, and would, say about the one who brought his elder brother and him to life. The life that at first, the brothers considered as absolutely awesome, that they could fit in perfectly well until the day they died. Even though they were constantly on the go, and even though Woojin couldn’t stay long enough to be close friends to any of his classmates, it was fine by him.

Long story short, they were wrong. Jungjin, him, and their mother, all realized that they were deadly wrong right from the start.

“I regret it the most, you know…”

His footsteps were halted by the slightly trembling voice of his mother. The whole floor reverberated with her frustrated, angry voice, her occasional teary sniffs served as an extra sound effect. He didn’t mean to eavesdrop, because he was a good-mannered and well-educated young man. But, his mother forgot to lock the door, and because it looked like she wouldn’t even care if anyone could hear her rant at this ungodly hour of the night.

“Set’s a fucking huge mistake! I doubt he even gives a shit about Jungjin’s existence. And I thought it would be better with the other… Yeah, Woojin’s father. But fuck it, they’re gods! Asshole ones! Hahaha, I was stupid enough to believe in asshole gods, can you believe it?”

Right at that moment, Woojin decided that even when he became legal, not a single drop of wine, or anything that could mess up his brain system, would be allowed to pass his lips. Or else, he might be doing what his tipsy, mythology - obsessive mother was doing right then, babbling about how her children were sons of ancient a-hole gods.

The real question was asked only about a year later, in the dirty kitchen, when his mother was sober and his elder brother off to the bathroom. At that time, he was sixteen, Jungjin two years older, both had a plan to say goodbye to their mother, but this time not because she was going on another trip to somewhere none of them could pronounce.

“Who’s my father, mom?” Woojin added before his mother’s eyebrows could properly knit to each other and mouth open to spit not-so-nice words at him, “Not the one died in the fire when I was freshly born. I know, he doesn’t exist. And know who hyung’s father is.”

That was how he learned Apollo wasn’t only the name of those cool spaceships of NASA. That was also the name of who had blessed half of his existence. A Greek god, one of the Olympian deities, someone might not even care enough to learn about his existence, much less meeting him in person someday.

Woojin was sure that not many, if none, of his schoolmates would go through the bizarre experience of getting to know their fathers via ancient hardcovers from the Mythology section. After forcing himself to read up all the sources of info about Jungjin’s and his deity dads, he believed it would be better to keep it as a secret from his elder brother for a little bit longer, at least until their plan was proved to be a success. Their plan was to run away, no, to stay away from their mother. A conflict between lifestyles was what Woojin would describe about the cause, simply because saying that he disliked his own mother was not really pleasant to anyone’s ears.  

The brothers chose to settle down in South Korea, right in the old apartment that Woojin called his very first home. While Jungjin tried his best to afford their so-much-freedom-but-so-little-of-everything-else new life, Woojin strived to be the best at whatever he was able to. An excellent student, a helpful friend, a well-behaved and supportive little brother, he made sure not to let anyone and himself down. Except for a couple times when he had to punch someone’s face because that was what they deserved, he was totally fine. Actually, thanks to those encounters with the bad guys, Woojin had discovered his healing ability. Even though it was almost impossible for him to perform it during the night, he felt somewhat grateful to be the son of the Greek god of the sun.

He planned to spill the beans to Jungjin - about the deity blood running in their veins – right after he won a scholarship of some kind for college. But, that fateful day came much faster than he thought, as Jungjin came home one day with money, also a major mental breakdown.  

After helping his elder brother to calm down, Woojin finally confessed, “Hyung, so… I heard this from mom… That our father hasn’t died in a fire. You and I, we have different dads, and they’re gods. Like, literally, gods.”

It took an hour or so after that for Woojin to help Jungjin, once again, calmed down, and to brief what he had researched about their fathers. It seemed like his elder brother needed more to accept the fact than he did. At least, Woojin was thankful that his elder brother wasn’t convinced that he had gone insane or just got high on something without his approval.

One or two years later, with his outstanding achievements in high school, Woojin won some prestige scholarships, also got accept to well-known music academy abroad. While he was preparing for the very first school term living alone, Jungjin brought home a shocking, yet intriguing news about Mount Phoenix, a place made for gods and their descendants.

“There are plenty of jobs you can have, hyung! We also can live in a nice apartment, befriend people like us, and there is a big university with all of the majors in this world, all free! And maybe we can meet our dads, who knows? We still have this place as a back-up plan if things don’t work out there, so why not give it a try?”

He wasn’t sure how many times he had repeated that same monologue to his elder brother in the next few weeks, but it was finally proved to be fruitful. Woojin’s world brightened up right at the moment his brother nodded his head in approval. And like that, with great hope and burning passions packed in his luggage, Woojin followed his brother to Mount Phoenix, determined to earn a much better future for both of them.    

PANTHEON:  Greek CHILD OF:  Apollo POWERS:

Healing: Able to use the power of light to heal physical wounds of others’ and his own. The more serious the wounds, the more energy he will have to spend. Sometimes the wounds would leave permanent scars. Unable to heal mental disorders. Unable to save people from death.

Natural musical ability: Able to remember melodies, sing and compose songs, DJ-ing, and learn how to play musical instruments well in a shorter time than usual. Potential in rap and dance, but choose not to invest his time on those.

STRENGTHS:  

A natural musician and leader

A good conversationalist and negotiator

A go-to man in times of crisis

WEAKNESSES:

Hotheaded, can be ruthless and violent when angry

Highly competitive, accepting challenges too quick  

Possessive (and maybe obsessive) towards people and things he cares about

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Ian Harding, Emily Vancamp, Torrey Devitto, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jessica Lowndes, Emeraude Toubia

Ian Harding

First off, Ian is just an underappreciated fc and I will fight anyone who says otherwise. But of course my first thought when I see him is my dear sweet Declan Everett. For real, you taking my wanted connection has been one of my best experiences. I had this idea of what kind of guy I had in mind for it but then you messaged me about it and as we went back and forth about his, bouncing off of each other’s creativity and next thing I knew you had created exactly what I wanted so perfectly for him. Like even more so than I first thought. The thing I love about Declan is his maturity and I know that sounds like a funny thing to say, but it’s actually more rare in male character’s than you would think. Because I think that mature can make people think boring when creating a character but you have done such a great job at establishing him as this mature man but making it interesting and just seeing how he handles situations because of it. Just through hc of their past and what we are currently writing now I love the balance you have of him showing his heart while trying to hold on to his emotions at the same time. I love how gentle he is in everything he does. In his kindness and his anger he still has this grace about him. I’ve loved being able to write opposite of him and just having the way the character handles things be a challenge to my writing because again you’ve just done such a great job at showing that having a mature character can still be exciting to write/read. 

Emily Vancamp

I have had a couple experiences with Emily before and nothing negative, but again Vera Rollins is what comes to mind. Wow. Wowwww. Let’s just say I never thought that Vera would become what she did to my character Flynn. I was expecting immature fights and fun, but instead, it has turned into nothing but heartbreak and I absolutely love it! I’m going to echo a little bit on a thought I wrote for Zach that fits Vera as well and that I loveeee that you are consistent with her. Again you have the “bad girl” character that didn’t just all of the sudden change because of love. No instead you showed that Vera has this very fragile vulnerability that comes in sparse moments while still having this harsh tongue and hardened way about her. I like that you don’t change her for threads or plots. When you think she might cave she comes back swinging and for Flynn that is frustrating as heck but for me, as a writer, I think it is so great. She is a wild card but in a way that makes sense for who she is. She is two sides of a coin with her harsh outlook and yet her deep unspoken desire to feel the softness of love. Each thread is such a joy to write because it’s unpredictable with her.

Torrey Devitto

I have two Torrey opps and I love them both so much. 

First is @onehopthistime Michelle. While most of what we have done with that character is hc, I adore Michelle. She is the kind of character that I root for to do things that would be deemed bad but it’s because I want what is best for her, which is Oliver, okay?? But for real she is the kind that you want to scream at to be selfish but understand why she isn’t. I really suck at 1x1′s but I’m excited to get more into her character because of those reasons.

Then there is Vienna Ricci. Tripp’s sweet darling fwb. I had random interactions with her, and we had the friendship between them that was amuseing but yes it wasn’t until me bringing Tripp back that I have gotten the chance to know Vienna more than just the “nice character”. I mean, don’t get me wrong, she is nice. Her heart is one the beats with kindness and she treats everyone she meets with the sweet nature, but I have loved being able to get past that into more. I love that she battles with her own desires and morals. Making sure they line up before she gives in to something that she wants. I love her playfulness that comes out subtly at first but the more comfortable she is with someone she stops holding back. I love that she can be open and not so open at the same time? Like she is willing to talk about things and how she feels but it always feels like she only allows that to a certian point. I feel like there is so much more left untapped in this character that I have yet to discover and just like Tripp I am eager to know more about her and what she really wants for herself.

Jessica Parker Kennedy

I’ve always liked this fc but anytime I was in a rp with her the character was so short-lived that no impression was ever made but oh boy did all that change. @weryourlegacy has stolen my heart with Willow Deighton, okay? Another great wc that I received even if I don’t play that character anymore (or lets be real for right now) I am so so so happy that I had that character there so that I could have Willow in my life. I’ve been able to play against Willow as someone who just met her and someone who has known her for years and it has been so interesting to me that way because I get to see the surface level and the deeper level all at the same time, and Liz has done such a great job in distinguishing who Willow is in those interactions. They are so different but it’s all the same Willow and all makes sense for the character. I love Willow’s struggle with loyalty to the family, staying true to herself, and also questioning what her future life should be. She is like that friend that you have who when you first meet seems reserved then comes out with this sarcasm that takes you by surprise, but fits right into who she is. She has more love in her than she gets to show, and I just want her to have a happy life with Noah and Hope. 

Jessica Lowndes

If I have ever rped with a Jessica besides Jordyn Daniels, I don’t remember. Jordyn I first started writing against  in a 1x1 with @onehopthistime but I’m so glad that she brought her to Rockford because I have been able to really get a better feel for the character. Jordyn has this way about her that she kind of just seems like the fun girl. She’s a good time, a goof, and a great person just to joke with. On the surface level she is this sarcastic food obsessed a bit lazy girl, but from seeing other interactions (just cause my guys are always jerks to her) she has this unbelievable heart. She just wants to be there for people and she is. Whether that be in a way of talking with them through it all or just simply offering her time with them, she has such a subtle way of really being a selfless character. I am just excited to see her development and possibly see how she handles things when she is the one that will have to go through stuff and how that plays out with who she is. 

Emeraude Toubia

Technically I have never rped against her yet butttttt @claurps   is bringing her into my life as Catalina Abbott and I am already in love with this character without even writing a reply to her yet. I just love the sweet, authentic, genuine character that Clau has already created, and I am so excited to dive into getting to know her. To see the heart for people that I know she has played out in different interactions with others. How her story looks as she holds on to her background and her past home while continiously looking to what her future is. She is already this strong fierce character but fierce in a way that isn’t always depicted because she is that in the most gentle way. She is an example that being strong can come from being meek and I am so looking forward to writing against her.

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Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Gina!

You have been accepted for the role of SEVERUS SNAPE with the faceclaim change of Aneurin Barnard! We really enjoyed Severus’ ambiguous motivations that might come back to bite him in the butt later on! Your personality section was on point and we’re looking forward to having the resent grump come back to the Order. We are so excited to have you as part of this roleplay!

Please take a look at the new member checklist and send in your account within 24 hours! Thank you for joining the fight against Voldemort!

OUT OF CHARACTER:

NAME: Gina

AGE: 25

TIMEZONE: MST-Arizona

ACTIVITY LEVEL: First and foremost, I’m a promotions producer at a local news station, so I’m on call if breaking news happens. Thankfully, for my job, doesn’t happen too often. Also, my boss is currently on maternity leave, but will be back mid-March. In the meantime, I’ve been given a lot of extra tasks that sometimes make me work 60 hour weeks. Luckily, The Academy Awards was one of our biggest nights with deadlines, news, etc., so things have somewhat calmed down. Thank goodness! Weekends are usually when I’m on the most. I’ll try to get on during the week – especially on my early days. All that being said, I’ll definitely will be able to post at least once a week! As long as writing is still fun, and doesn’t feel like a chore, I’ll be on the dash frequently (and I’m very good about keeping admins informed if there’s ever going to be an issue with activity check)!

ANYTHING ELSE: trigger: non-con.

CHARACTER DETAILS:

NAME: Severus Snape

AGE: 21

GENDER, PRONOUNS, and SEXUALITY: Cis-Male, He/Him, Heterosexual.

BLOOD STATUS: Halfblood

HOUSE ALUMNI: Slytherin

ANY CHANGES: Request FC change: Aneurin Barnard. I can see Adam Driver work as well. Either way, I am comfortable - just happen to have more resources of Aneurin.

CHARACTER BACKGROUND:

PERSONALITY:

Generally, Severus is seen rather than heard.

The mind of Severus Snape is complex – to be sure. Filled with calculations, fragile threads of truths and lies he’s told and webbing them all together, and innovations for many different forms of magic. To keep all of these thoughts collected, Severus keeps a journal that he has heavily bound to keep secret. There, he states the deepest parts of his soul, creates new potions, spells, and whatever else he deems worthy. It is protected by a blood spell that only he knows the enchantment to. Like him, everything is kept very private and close to his chest.

While Severus has plenty of thoughts coursing through his brilliant mind, he does not initiate conversation. In fact, he says much more with his eyes. Even if they can be cold. However, this does not mean Severus will keep silent – nor is it out of shyness. When Snape graces others with his opinions or ideas, they should not be taken lightly. Every single word uttered has meaning.

Being around Death Eaters and the Dark Lord, he’s kept a keen eye – finding everyone’s tells and when it is best for him to speak his true sentiments. As well as this, if he feels provoked or given an opportunity to speak freely, he will not cower. Often, his retorts have a bite to them, thick with sarcasm or bitterness; or both.

Severus Snape is profound in potions – and dare we say even more skilled in the Dark Arts. Books were a comfort for him growing up, finding company with leather-bound pages and becoming well-versed in their contents. A strength he chooses not to boast about is his ability to create new spells, new magic, even. Most of these, however, were being saved to get a slight revenge over his old school enemies. And therein lies the rub. Snape’s insecurities are tightly bound to Hogwarts and being bullied – not to mention his inability to reveal his true feelings toward the one girl who showed him kindness all those years.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF FAMILY:

A broken family. That was the home of Tobias Snape and Eileen Prince.

A Muggle father and a Pureblood mother. Such parents didn’t give Severus an opinion on blood purity – but rather if an individual could prove themselves. While his parents may have had married for love at some point, something shifted their feelings.

For Snape’s father, nothing seemed to please him. Except for, perhaps, a bottle of gin. This instilled a primal instinct for Severus to do better; be better. Strive for power.

As for Snape’s mother, she grew sickly and thin. Her grief taught him empathy. It also made him value any comfort; starving for any sort of love and affection. This was, most likely, the cause for Severus’ immediate interest in Lily Evans – and the roots of his near-obsession with her.

Both of his parents were unhappy, and let it affect both their home and their son. Living near-destitution, the Snape house was filled with hateful words, arguments, loud shattering of priceless heirlooms or objects, and other things that still haunt Severus to this day. When thinking back on his past, Severus prefers the memories of when they both neglected him altogether, rather than any other aspects of his upbringing.

OCCUPATION:

Potions Apprentice to Professor Slughorn.

Invaluable to the Dark Lord, the talents of Severus Snape brought him closer to his inner circle. For Voldemort, it also meant he could manipulate the young man’s talents to foil any plots that the Order may have against him. Knowing his passion for potions, Voldemort encouraged Snape to take on an apprenticeship with Professor Slughorn – while also peeking behind the curtain at Hogwarts and keeping an eye on the Headmaster.

ROLE WITHIN THE ORDER/THOUGHTS ABOUT THE ORDER:

**I read the following note: “Severus will not be in the plotline until a player is accepted in his role. Him turning on the Death Eaters and coming to the Order as a spy will be considered a “roulette” plot drop whenever he becomes a taken character. Until that happens, players should write as though he is not yet in the Order.” AND he plot drops, *so I’m writing him as if he’s newly joined the Order at first as a DE spy, but now as a means to win Lily’s friendship back. 😊

Walking a thin line between hero and villain had never once crossed Severus’ mind. Yet, here he was. An Order member. At first, in a plot for the Dark Lord, carrying out the order to spy on the organization; find out how it could crumble. The young wizard had already grown steadily in their ranks, garnered enough trust, and was even listening to Voldemort’s other requests like his employment. All for the sake of war. It was a task daunting enough for anyone; however, Severus knew pretending to be an Order member would bring him closer to Lily. That, and potentially erase any suspicions Frank Longbottom might have if he thought he saw the Slytherin’s face during the arrest. At first, it was all an act.

Now, within the Order, Severus is a black sheep. Many of his childhood bullies are within their ranks, and many who distrust him. Although, with Severus’ lust for power, proving himself is nothing new to him. In fact, he thrives on it. No more fighting behind a mask…watching those he cares for nearly meet their end. An easy task to spy, being a great reader of both people and their minds. However, an overwhelmingly difficult task to want to continue fighting for something he didn’t believe in. Not that he believes in the Order either, but his lust for power has now been overcome with a desperate need to win an old friendship back. Perhaps to take Lily Evans far away from any wars as well, forgetting the two sides; no more choosing between what is right, and what is easy. Severus faces this new challenge, while fighting off those he once stood beside. For now, he’ll leave it to fate – if he’s able to win Lily’s friendship back. Maybe even try and win her heart as well.

SURVIVAL:

Severus Snape survives purely relying on his skills – and providing them to whichever side he feels is winning. It was part of the reason why he joined the Death Easters in the first place. Unfortunately for the Order, Snape believes the Dark Lord will win; that they will fall – and not rise from the ashes, as their namesake. A lust for power has blinded him most of all. But with it, he’s earned the trust of Voldemort, become invaluable. A faithful servant. Once the war s over, Severus believes he will be rewarded for his acts. At least, as long as he continues to do his bidding…

While with the Order, Severus has taken up housing in Hogwarts during the school year under his apprenticeship with Slughorn. During the summers, he’s found a small flat down near Hogsmeade to keep close enough. Beforehand, he often stayed with Lucius Malfoy in their incredibly large manor. It made it easy to stay near his comrades and to carry out any dark deeds.

Until there seems to be a clear winner, Severus will carry out his work as a spy. Even if it means slightly changing sides to do it as time goes on. The skills he carries with Occlumency are not to be trifled with. It seems he’s one of the few to have mastered such magic, making him the perfect soldier for espionage.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Severus’ relationship with Lily Evans was broken long ago. However, he will try and make peace with her, at the very least. If they rekindle their friendship, Severus would likely switch sides; happily die for her and prove himself. If it blossomed even more (something he fears even daydreaming about will jinx it), Severus would give up everything with the Dark Lord and his following. Everything with the Order. All to be with her – away from the rotting parts of the Wizarding World.

OOC EXPLORATION:

SHIPS/ANTI-SHIPS:

Ships: Snape/Lily & Snape/Chemistry.

Anti-Ships: None

WHAT PRIVILEGES AND BIASES DOES YOUR CHARACTER HAVE?

Having gone through a very traumatic animalistic incident in his years at Hogwarts, Severus has a large bias against werewolves. The whole experience left a nasty memory for him, left in complete shock and disagreement with Dumbledore. And having Fenrir Greyback at the Dark Lord’s disposal certainly didn’t make matters any better.

There is one thing that will never chance for Severus Snape, and that is his hatred and bitterness towards certain Gryffindor boys he now has to work with in the Order. The thought alone makes his blood boil and skin crawl. Yet, he will do what he must for his cause…and maybe even throw in a snide remark or two every so often.

Muggleborns are something of a mystery to Snape now. When he first met Lily, he thought she was different from any other one – slumping the rest together with the likes of his father. Although seeing how fierce Dorcas has become – and so well integrated with the Wizarding World – Severus has gained a new understanding. Of course, he’s still untrusting, at first, and even a little cold; but, that doesn’t mean his mind cannot be changed.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?

Jess and I were talking because I’ve been itching to write again. She linked me to the RP, and there was a spark to my muse once more! Had to apply because I love the Wizarding World and exploring it. This is an interesting take on the Marauders era, in that it’s concentrating on one organization and its inner workings. I’m excited to explore that!

PLOT DROP IDEAS: 

There was a head cannon I had once read where Irma Prince is actually Severus’ mother in disguise. That might be something to play around with! Perhaps to prove his loyalties to the Dark Lord, he must eliminate his parents. Instead of this, Severus uses his connections to hide her as the librarian at Hogwarts and keep her safe.

ANYTHING ELSE? Super excited to be applying! 😊