Ursolon's Application

[Ursolon 197]

Out-Of-Character:

Minecraft Account Name:

Ursolon

Did you attend minecon and sign up at the LOTC booth?:

No. I didn't attend Minecon.

How old are you?:

16.

Time-Zone/Country of Residence:

(-8 GMT) Portland, Oregon (USA)

Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?:

Yes.

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself:

I enjoy roleplaying. Whether that is the good old DnD or on a minecraft server, it's always great and I almost always enjoy it. People say i'm a "gentle giant" (i'm 6'6).

How much time could you be on the server weekly?:

~21-28 hours a week... Depends on my homework and what not. This coming monday and throughout the week, I won't be online too much (finals week).

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you.:

To me, roleplaying means playing something your not. I guess it's just like acting... Such as the phrase "walking in someonelse's shoes for a day". The best part is that you can always shape it to bend to your liking and therefore, you'll always have fun.

In your own Words, describe what Metagaming and Powergaming are.

An example of metagaming: Someone on TS says "haha i just got diamonds from (blanks) chest!". Another person switches channels and tells the one who is being raided that they need to get online and attack them. (Metagaming). I feel that even when like a town is attacking another town and both sides are on TS but in seperate channels, giving out orders and providing information, it can be counted as powergaming or metagaming. Also, I think that just the general abuse of game mechanics can be considered to be metagaming. Powergaming is when you make your character completely overpowered and basically make yourself unbeatable.... This ruins RP as well as and enjoyment.

What do you expect this server will be like?:

Well first off, I expect to enjoy it... Most of the "RP" servers that I've played on in the past just haven't enforced the RP aspects. They tolerated constant OOC conversations or they didn't punish killing without a legit reason. I have high hopes and expectations for LOTC and I can't wait to join the community.

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?:

I was a long time player and then an Admin on "The Kingdoms MC". I left the Kingdoms due to poor management. The owner was never around and he was generally too busy to run a server. I currently play on "Nations MC" (which I believe that someone from LOTC is helping Diabloz and Chivers706?). I am currently a moderator on Nations and I plan on playing on Nations for some time now. Nations however, is "PvP with RP" unlike LOTC which is "RP with PvP". Like I stated before, i'm looking for a hardcore RP server.

Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?:

I do. After reading the rules, my desire to play on this server has increased...

How did you hear about us?:

A friend of mine (IGN: lugarthecougar) applied and told a few of us about how amazing the server is.

Have you voted for the Lord of the Craft on Minestatus? Which vote number were you?

Not yet, i'll vote when I think the server deserves it.

What is your The Lord Of Craft forum account name?:

Ursolon

In-Character:

Character Name:

Ursolon

What is your Race?:

Human

Biography(This should include the history of your character and his life as well as age, appearance and personality, etc.):

Ursolon was born in one of the northernmost reaches of Asulon, in a tiny village with a name he has yet forgotten. His father was a simple farmer and his mother had died during labor when his younger brother was born. When Ursolon was only 10 years old, without any other choices, his father had him apprenticed to the village's blacksmith. His training was harsh, it was difficult to keep the forge hot enough in the snow and ice of the region so he was constantly running for more and more lumber from the woods. Sometimes, he would run into wild wolves in the woods. He learned from experience however, if you bring a few scraps of meat and a few bones then the wolves will actually follow you. From his repeated trips to and from the woods, he befriended one wolf in particular. This wolf had a dark red color circling its neck. The wolf would protect him from any other dangers within the woods but one day Ursolon couldn't find him when he was on one of his lumber runs. This was Ursolon's life for several years... Eventually, he was taught how to craft several basic tools and weapons such as pick-axes, shovels and swords. Ursolon had a natural talent for the steel. Soon after he had first learned how to make a blade, his products were stronger and sharper than the Blacksmith's. The people of the village started requesting specifically for Ursolon's steel. Word soon traveled out of the town with the merchants from the mainland. One day, a general from the Kingdom of Oren, in search of Ursolon, 18 at this time, requesting to see his blades and armor.The General was extremely pleased with Ursolon's work and he paid the Blacksmith a large amount of coins for him to give up Ursolon. The General brought Ursolon back with him to the Kingdom of Oren and ordered him to create enough arms and armor to stock the army for years to come. Every soldier was to have a first set and another replacement. Ursolon was simply in shock... Taken from his home and now placed in some kind of slavery. Ursolon tried to keep up and meet the quota everyday but the work proved to hard to do alone and he began to slack due to fatigue. The General had men beat Ursolon daily and instill fear into him. After years of putting up with the punishment, Ursolon plotted an escape. Instead of making many suits of armor, he worked tirelessly on a single set, with beauty unmatched, A blade laced with diamonds, the armor covered in designs of dragons and idols of victory. The armor was truly fit for a king. He presented this to the General and asked in return for his freedom. The General, so very pleased, accepted his request and released Ursolon. Ursolon is 25 now, standing 6'4" in height, he is taller than most men and his hands look as though they belong to a 90 year old hermit, covered in calyces and scars. His only belongings being his blacksmith garb, apron, simple blade and steel facemask.

Afterwards, Ursolon traveled north again, in search of his home town. He met several groups of people on his way. Some being simple merchants and others being ferocious barbarians who he had to fight to survive. About half way through his journey northward, Ursolon found a camp that seemed to have been abandoned with haste. Curious as to their motives, he went closer and searched around for any signs of sentient life. He found enough food and waterskins to replenish his pack and decided he would move on before night fall. However, just as he was closing his pack, he heard rustling all around him in the bushes... followed by growls. Fearing the worst, Ursolon drew his blade and prepared for battle. One wild wolf lunged at him from behind a shrub, grasping its jaw around his forearm, slicing his skin with fangs like razor blades. Ursolon smacked the wolf with the butt of his sword in his other hand. He heard a crunch and the wolf fell to the ground, with a shattered skull. Another jumped from the woods but this time, Ursolon was ready. Landing one decisive blow on the wolf's spine ended its assault. Two more came out of the bushes, growling loudly. Ursolon quickly put together memories of fighting off wolves in the woods back in his village years ago. Remembering the bone trick, he looked around while still keeping his attention on the wolves. He heard a howl from behind him... A wolf with a dark red color around its neck, appeared. The other two wolves backed up, wimpering now. The new wolf was obviously the leader of the pack and it was ready to finish off Ursolon. Ursolon turned around to face his foe.... As soon as their eyes met, they both dropped their fighting stance. The wolf ran at Ursolon, licking his face and rolling over so Ursolon could pet his belly. Ursolon knew that this wolf was the one who had protected him in the woods several years ago.

Together, Ursolon and his wolf, newly named "Bjorn" due to his size, traveled farther north again in search of his old home. After several weeks in the wild, Ursolon decided to cut his losses and go begin his new life. He returned with Bjorn to the Kingdom of Oren in search of a new place to call home.

Your characters ambitions:

Ursolon hopes to open a blacksmith in a town somewhere and provide the people with the items required to defend themselves from evil. He knows nothing other than the smell of hot iron and coal. Although his experience with a forge can usually be linked with his personal pain and suffering, Ursolon will never give it up.

Out in the Wilds, your character comes across a small cottage. Outside, there appears to be an elf struggling combat with two bandits. What does your character do?

"Halt! What's going on here!?" says Ursolon. "Stay out of this, fool!" replies the bandit. The elf quickly makes a grab for the first bandit's blade when he is distracted.the elf is now engaged in a fight two versus one. Ursolon draws his blade and strikes down one of the bandits while the elf finishes off the other.

Your character walks up to a shop in a quiet market. "Hello, my good sir!" says the shop owner. "What may I help you with today?" How does your character answer?

He replies "Do you have any iron ingots?". Ursolon's purpose in the market is to replenish his stocks and to complete a recent order. The shop owner suggests a shop next door specializing in the minerals of the deep.

A screenshot of your skin:

Other Information: That most recent application by "Roy Mustang", I made his skin :3. And: He played on Kingdoms also.

[James Undercroft 129]

Please be patient as it can take a GM up to a day or so to promote you in game. If you have any questions in the mean time, feel free to contact me on the forums! :)

Although Aegis is destroyed and taken over by the undead now sadly, but everyone has escaped (well, apart from the heroes who died trying to destroy the nether in the event) and gone to a new land called Asulon which is bigger and a whole lot better.

If you have any questions like I said, please send me a PM :)

[James Undercroft 129]

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