TheBigBubbles

Hey! December 2020 new player here. These numbers are bewildering. I have been ridiculously active since I started, especially in my first week. I think this has something to do with the process and I did actually have a CT monk help me find Haelun'or and such. Though I believe I would have found my own way about as I was pretty excited about the server based on what I had seen on the wiki and such. I think that generally new players are accepted by the community fairly openly and the pink name tags help. Though it could be an issue of cliques there is a lot of OOC things to retain such as every single race and their various communities. I can see how this would be confusing and even overwhelming for a new player. Attempting to introduce people to a community they would likely click with would help I believe! The tutorial island does a good job, though that is very overwhelming as it gives you information out of context... information the new player likely worries they wont get another chance to retain. Also... LOTC is quite intense at times, you can find yourself sinking many hours into it perhaps these players were just worried about their spare time taking a hit? I don't know I personally jived with the server straight away and don't see myself going inactive. Perhaps if OOC things get intense (school or something) however such circumstances aren't permanent. Sorry for my unplanned rambles at 3:05am but they are my uneducated uninformed opinions and I hope they help bring some perspective on the issue?

Aymon Liawenys frowns at the Newspaper, wondering how it found its way to the streets of Haense "Propaganda at its finest, it even twists Mrs Sullas' words..." pauses grimacing and turns to his house mate "Maenor, I have fuel for the fire." He says as he tosses the misinformation into the flames. @thiccpazuzu

[!] Heavy hearted Aymon would pin his own small note that reads: To whomever it may concern: It pains me to say but I shall be following my colleague's because after all 'Haelun'or is where the students of Larihei reside.' this has motivated me to follow my fellow lliran to other lands. I say this with a heavy heart: Any of you who have grown fond of me, I apologize and hope to see you on the other side of this momentous change. I will forever be grateful for what this city has given me and I wish it nothing but progress and success. However I can ne stand by and allow oppressive forces, one must be allowed to ask hard questions it is how society and the mind progress. lliran van'ayla. maehr'sae hiylun'ehya.

Aymon Liawenys: blinks in quick succession at the missive and squints at the picture on the missive with a furrowed brow. "That is rather on the nose, ne?" he comments to no one in particular before dragging his bag of books to the desk to continue his writings. Leaving the crumpled missive lying on the kitchen table. @VillainousVivs @thiccpazuzu

((OOC Information)) What is your Discord?: bubbles#5614 What is your Minecraft Profile Name?: bigpurplebubblez What is the ideal time for you to partake?(Please use GMT as well as EST for convenience ;_;): GMT+1, EST+6 ((Only IC past this point.)) What is your name?: Aymon Liawenys How old are you?: 27 What is your race?: Mali'ahreal Are you aware of the rules of the College and that not conforming with them will attract consequences?: Ti. What class/classes do you wish to enroll in, of the options? (x) Standard High Elven Studies (Culture, History and Language) (x) Natural Philosophy (x) Thaumaturgy () Common Studies () Health Why is it you wish to enroll in this class/ these classes?: I find Natural Philosophy truly fascinating, I want to be able to understand the word and how it functions and be able to make hypotheses and test them, this is what brings me the most satisfaction. I also wish to learn more about my own culture in order to be politically enlightened so as to make informed decisions. I also want to honor my own traditions and culture, I feel grateful to have the resources of San'evarir and to be surrounded by like minded people. My pursuit of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya motivates my interest in Thaumaturgy, and the void fascinates me. Please describe yourself in a few sentences, to the best of your abilities: A curious, dedicated, analytical, mali'thill with an overarching drive to learn and improve. Anything else you wish to add?: Ahern ito Nae'leh for this wonderful opportunity. Ay'haelun'or, ay'maehr'sae [!] Signing with his neatly kept quill, Aymon Liawenys proceeds to gracefully fold the application form, a nervous smile forming across his face. Finally he had the chance to truly blossom into the mali'aheral he wants to become.

[!] The mali'thill Aymon Liawenys would read the missive with unbridled excitement, smile and set the paper back down.

Aymon: pulls the flyer close to him and reads it through. The mali'thill would sigh and place it back unsure what even to think of the whole situation. As the mali walked away he mutters "What a mess."