Roleplay

Does life ever truly end?

As a human draws their last breath, their spirit is typically expelled from the mortal plane to an unknown final destination. However, this is not the case for all. Instead they emerge from the darkness and into a world where day is eternal.

It’s a seemingly vast woodland that stretches far to the east, eventually meeting an imposing range of mountains. Here the sunlight only dims and never extinguishes. The rivers never dry, the food is always plentiful, and the weather always pleasant. Those who live here refer to this place as Home.

Residents of this plane have had their minds cleansed of the past, the only trace left being their first name. While still possessing human intelligence and communication, they have been reshaped into a befitting animal. Conflicts between species are unheard of, as Home provides non-sapient prey for its spirits. The main distinction is that the spirits radiate a slight aura which gives away their nature.

Most do not question what may have existed for them before, preferring to accept what they now have. After all, why bother yearning for something that may have been far worse.

Others, as to be expected, aren’t nearly as content. Even without memories, a spirit may experience a motivation or emptiness that escaped being purged by their arrival. These individuals are often driven to seek a way to fill the void.

Those who have managed to leave the safety of Home and have returned speak of a well which can do just that. If one were to descend into its depths, they would be able to reclaim their past for themselves. When prodded for further information, these travelers claim they have been sworn to silence, the price of their failure.

To find this well, searchers must venture to the west. It is said that once you have gone far enough, the light begins to fade from the land until night finally reigns in day’s place. This is where the real challenge begins.

You have decided to take on the test. Will you survive it?

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• Respect. Basically, don’t be jerks to your fellow roleplayers.
• Communication. We will have an OOC thread, so this is heavily encouraged. I may not be the most talkative myself, but I do want to make sure we’re all on the same page.
• Dedication. This will not be a fast-paced roleplay. While there will be some action, there will also be stretches of slowness. If you cannot handle a roleplay without something big constantly going on, this may not be for you.
• Tying into the previous two rules, if you are having troubles keeping up or wish to drop out of the roleplay, please inform us. We can work things out from there.
• Do not blaze ahead of the other roleplayers. It can be rather irritating to log in the following day and see that you’re fifty or more posts behind everyone.
• No godmodding, powerplaying, etc. If you are a less experienced roleplayer who is unfamiliar with these terms, please acquaint yourself with this guide.
• Have decent grammar. I don’t care if you make the occasional mistake, since I do so myself. However, it’d be appreciated if you could at least proofread your posts.

[center][b]Auditions[/b][/center] Besides my own character, the roleplay will be limited to six slots. If there are more applications than this, players will be chosen based on whether I think they’ll be a good addition to the group. In order to join, you will need to PM me the form below. These details pertain to your character prior to their death. Primarily, personality and history will determine which animal your character is now. Writing samples can be created specifically for this application, or you can link me to them. Note: As a place that has collected spirits for time immemorial, Home is host to residents from various eras. This includes the distant future as well as the past. Perhaps even different timelines. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of that when creating your character. [code][b]Name:[/b] [b]Age:[/b] [b]Personality:[/b] [b]Appearance:[/b] [b]History:[/b] [b]Writing Sample:[/b][/code] After the slots have been officially taken, I will also require you to post a second form on this thread. Yeah, I admit this seems like a bit of a hassle, but it shouldn't take long to fill out in comparison. I just require your character's first name, their personality, and the animal that I will assign you in the thread. You can pretty much recycle stuff from your application. Please omit any details about your character's past from there though. That way most of the group is kept in the dark. [code][b]Name:[/b] [b]Personality:[/b] [b]Animal:[/b][/code] ----- [center][b]Applicants[/b] 1. @/DeathDino 2. @/BlackberryDown 3. @/hiolani 4. @/LillyJay 5. @/abyssals 6. @/DancingSkye 7. @/Relics 8. @/EssenceOfNexus 9. @/DangerousGirl 10. @/smerdyakov 11. @/Lethologica 12. @/SSSalutis 13. @/speedyturtle[/center]

[center][b]Characters[/b][/center] [quote=Nemesis] [b]Name:[/b] Daniel [b]Personality:[/b] A quiet soul, Daniel is not fond of socializing with other spirits. This is primarily because he finds understanding their motivations as well as predicting their actions to be difficult. They never seem to be quite straightforward enough for him, whereas he always prefers to be direct. That does not mean he will entirely avoid conversation, however. The most certain way to reel him in is to begin a discussion on a more technical subject. While initially hesitant, he’ll eventually offer up his own opinions on the matter. When faced with more forceful personalities, Daniel often lacks a spine. He finds himself petrified to voice any disagreement in their presence. The louder they are, the more likely he is to bow to their will. He is far too aware of this problem and usually resents himself later for giving in to pressure so easily. When tackling a problem, he will always opt for what appears to be the simplest solution. [b]Animal:[/b] Opossum [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/650/32024350302_8c52cf8619_4k.jpg[/img][/quote] [quote=speedyturtle] [b]Name:[/b] Sheridan [b]Personality:[/b] Sheridan is a very curious and inquisitive person. They are always searching for more knowledge, always wondering how things work. Sheridan is fairly observant, often making note of details. Sheridan is an introvert, happy to be on their own, though they do get lonely sometimes. When interacting with people, they enjoy having conversations, learning about people and the way they think and view the world. Sheridan especially enjoys discussing scientific subjects, hypothesizing about whatever catches their interest at the moment. Sheridan doesn't like when people say mean things about other people for no good reason, and will usually try to avoid people who are regularly mean. They may try to defend the person who is being picked on, unless it could be dangerous for them, in which case, they will remain silent and keep their anger inside. When a problem arises, Sheridan will try to think of all plausible solutions, and choose the best one for the situation. Sheridan is always happy to learn something new, even something seemingly useless. [b]Animal:[/b] Aardvark [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfXnNsVWaug/VduUAY2QeTI/AAAAAAAAANU/utZddJLEvJM/s1600/Aardvark_Walking.png[/img] [/quote] [quote=smerdyakov][b]Name:[/b] Sims [b]Personality:[/b] Sims is a somewhat unpleasant individual who believes in pursuing his own benefit above all else. Self-righteous and rude, he despises being looked down on or underestimated, especially by those he considers beneath him. Though he talks a big game, he is remarkably mediocre in everything he attempts and only ever succeeds due to the graces or sympathies of those around him For all his stubbornness and ego, Sims is very aware he has no talents and does not measure up to the impossibly high standards he imposes on others. He desperately longs to be liked and exceptional, and is obviously and very insecure about being neither of those things. This only makes him meaner, especially in the presence of others who are liked and skillful. While Sims isn’t exceptionally intelligent, he is very observant and has good intuition regarding other people’s motivations and feelings. He can be remarkably cruel when he wants to be and he enjoys having power over others/harming others when the opportunity presents itself-- which is not often, considering that he is 2 inches long. [b]Animal:[/b] Pygmy Shrew [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/f1/b4/69f1b48b23f1da65971ae7450cd90228.jpg[/img][/quote] [quote=Relics][b]Name:[/b] Margaret “Peggy” Morris [b]Personality:[/b] In a word: bold. Peggy is often regarded as brave and outgoing, but also stubborn and relentless. She is very decisive, and rarely takes no for an answer when her mind is set. She has an energy that commands attention, and has no qualms being the center of everyone’s interest. She can be sassy, and will often reply to derisive remarks with some quick witted insult. In the grand scheme of things, she’s not exactly a team player, instead focusing on the philosophy of helping yourself before helping others. To her, the ends justify the means in almost any situation. If there’s something that in her opinion needs changing, she’s not afraid to change it, no matter how many people she has to step on to do so. Trust isn’t one of her strong suits, and she tends to veer away from men whenever possible. [b]Animal:[/b] Stoat [img]https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_hero_default/public/2017-12/RST_300611_0022.jpg[/img][/quote] [quote=BlackberryDown][b]Name:[/b] Tadhg [b]Personality:[/b] Tadhg always appears as if he is acting in some great play, and this greatly influences his personality. Almost always smiling, he speaks in a commanding tone to draw attention of his listeners. He is constantly joking and telling stories, often of himself, and some would say he is the jester of any group. He's not one to shy away from difficult situations, as long as someone is watching to notice his deeds, as Tadhg has a ravenous ego. He flourishes under attention from others, and will pout when he is ignored for too long. This dramatic display can turn to anger if he isn't stopped quickly enough, and results in short outbursts of bitter words and shouting. Despite his outward mannerism, underneath Tadhg is much smarter than he appears. Though he may often play the part of fool, he is smarter than he looks, and plays dumb to get information on others. Tadhg is a notorious gossiper, and loves to sprinkle in other peoples business into his stories to create strife. When questioned, his excuse for doing this simply for fun, but in reality he does it to fuel his own ego, feeling better about himself when others appear lower on the social scale. Relationship wise, Tadhg rarely gets close with people, preferring to remain distant so he doesn't feel bad when he eventually gossips or snaps at them. On the rare occasion Tadhg does make a closer bond with someone, its often a short one. He has a tendency to be clingy, and while he has the benefit of always sticking up for you, it comes with the downside of Tadhg always wanting your attention. Only a stronger personality, or someone Tadhg views as a "bigger fish" could make him act like a responsible person. Or at least a less clingy one. [b]Animal:[/b] Great-Tailed Grackle [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3c/74/03/3c74033071400aec9f36a36accaf7b0d.jpg[/img][/quote] [quote=abyssals] [size=2][b]name //[/b] alta[/size] [size=2][b]personality[/b] [u]pos. traits[/u] + curious // [i]observant of the world around him and constantly trying to puzzle out how things work. generally prefers to try and learn on his own instead of asking questions.[/i] + composed // [i]at least outwardly, alta is generally able to keep his cool in tense situations and be rational. this is partly because he can be stupidly reckless with his life- he recognizes danger, but he's oddly more prone to being hit with intense panic and fear when the issue has already been solved than in the moment.[/i] + perceptive // [i]this doesn't refer to his ability to read others (which is poor), but he's constantly aware of his surroundings and has excellent pattern recognition/a lot of accumulated (if not seemingly random) knowledge. he's usually the first to pick up on disturbances and it's likely that he's come up with 5 approaches to a given problem before you even think to ask him for input.[/i] [u]neut. traits[/u] = taciturn // [i]rarely speaks more than three words at a time, and doesn't start conversations. while he's polite enough, the monotone brusqueness of his voice makes him come off as cold.[/i] = straightforward // [i]while he's relatively formal in speech, he's also unapologetically honest. generally he won't actively be trying to offend or antagonize others, but alta has so little interest in putting on a filter that he comes off as callous regardless.[/i] [u]neg. traits[/u] - guilt-prone // [i]often experiences bouts of melancholy characterized by feelings of self-pity/loathing. while he generally isn't committed enough to view mistakes of his as anything serious, when he does fail something he considers important, even if it's a small thing, alta will berate himself constantly for it. since he doesn't really confide in others, most don't notice he's even upset about something until he lashes out after weeks of repressed emotional conflict.[/i] - distant // [i]bad at socializing and frequently ends up tuning out of conversations, whether intentionally or not. though alta isn't unfeeling in any sense, he does have trouble emoting. if he wasn't taught to appear intimidating and hide his expressions because of the situation he grew up in, this would've been far less of a problem, but as things stand he's hard to empathize with.[/i] - passive // [i]for the most part, not invested enough in anything to fight for it. as long as you aren't actively restricting alta, he'll alternate between going along with the group and wandering off to whatever catches his interest.[/i][/size] [size=2][b]animal //[/b] black bear[/size] [img]https://2y3n643rsopr28uizkjve0hu-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/black-bear.jpg[/img] [/quote] [quote=DancingSkye] [b]Name:[/b] Arabella [b]Personality:[/b] Arabella matches the word "nocturne" well - fickle and daydreamy, she often has her head quite literally stuck in the clouds, counting their patterns while idly going about her day at the Home. If that wasn't enough she's as headstrong as she is idealistic. It's a rare thing to see Arabella ever take no for an answer after springing to action, especially if the matter is something she dreams of having for herself. She is well known in many circles of every type of spirit, flying around like the social butterfly, or bat in this case, that she is. That's not to say Arabella gets along with everyone, in fact her ideas are too disorganized and unrealistic for most spirits to tolerate for more than a minute but she has a knack for getting others to open their mouths long before she opens hers. It would be safe to assume that Arabella is sensitive in the way a poet might be. For all her uncaring when it comes to others' judgement, she seems to glow from the inside out when in good company. Her friends are a constant source of happiness to her, and she strives to do the same for others. She surrounds herself with the theatrical and exciting, drawn to music like a moth to the flame and always eager to hear another story or two from whoever she might come across. Arabella has an impressive amount of patience for someone so rarely found sitting still when it comes to other spirits, but she does have a breaking point. If push ever comes to shove her adamant streak springs into action, usually accompanied by the brilliantly petty display of flying into the offender's face while angrily noting their usual lack of opposable thumbs. [b]Animal:[/b] Vampire Bat [/quote]

And we're open!
Feel free to ask any questions. I'll try my best to answer them.

Is it possible for me to reserve a spot?

Also, do you decide what animal our character is?

@Sincerity11

I'm sorry to say that reservations won't be possible. Whether or not you get in is based on the amount of applications I receive. I'll likely keep this open for a few weeks. If I don't receive more than six applications, then your entry into the roleplay will be guaranteed. Otherwise, joining will be based on who I think will mesh best together as a group.

Yes, I'll be determining what animal your character is. This will depend on their personality as well as their history.

Alright! Thank you very much!

@Nemesis
For the age section of the character form, do we fill it out as the age the character died, or the age they are in their "spirit body"?

@hiolani

Hi! That'd be the age the character died.