Althallos

Jarek - Jacque de la Croix Nicknames: Goggles, Four-eyes - Doc, Jack, Bird-man Age: appears to be in his thirties Gender: Male Race: Human Status: Alive and Thriving Description Height: 5'11 Weight: approx. 160 lbs. Body Type: Thin/Athletic Eyes: Green Hair: Light Brown Skin: Lightly tanned Markings/Tattoos: None Health: Excellent Personality: Outstandingly kind and helpful towards many he encounters, and fierce in their defence. Jacque is not one to dismiss a call for help, and often speaks with a calm, yet slightly happy tone. Inventory: White-dyed Leather Plague Mask, A long staff with a Kettle affixed to its top, a bag of tea(?) leaves, and a shortsword Further Details: /Jacque/ appears to have no memory of any childhood, his memories beginning from his 20's. Life Style Alignment*: Neutral Good Deity*: Though he follows an agnostic lifestyle, Jacque at least appears to believe in The Creator Alliance/Nation/Home: Jacque travels frequently, and usually will not make a long-term home for himself. Class: Commoner Profession(s): Travelling Doctor/Healer Special Skill(s): Extensive knowledge of herblore and human anatomy Flaw(s): Jacque does not enjoy the prolonged sight of blood, the few times he has attempted surgery, he has failed, and had to sew up the patient before he fainted. Weaponry Fighting Style: 1 Handed Blade Trained Weapon: Straight-Swords, Curved Swords, minor skill with an Uchigatana Favored Weapon: A specially crafted, single-edged straight sword. (Pic shown below) Archery: Little to no skill with bows Biography Parents: Dmitri & Katerina [surname unknown] Siblings: None Children: Marian (Pandasrcute2) Extended Family: Don de la Croix, a mentor/adoptive father Pet(s): Crusoe, his messenger Hawk History This character's actual history [Mostly the Jarek part] is immense, and I don't have the focus to write down the entire story here, so with my apologies, I give you a short summarized version: Jarek The travelling doctor Jacque de la Croix was first known as Jarek, a travelling warrior and cartographer from a distant desert land. In his travels, the young Jarek made many friends and a couple alliances. For a time, the mapmaking adventurer lived an adventurous, fulfilling life. However, his life would be annihilated as his friends were taken from him, one by one. Jarek was first torn from his new home in Asulon; Alras, when the dwarves retook it. After escaping to a small island nation called Holm, Jarek and his friends hid away there. Soon after, for reasons not entirely known to Jarek at the time, his close friend Anora Minesmasher, who he shared a home with, revealed that she was being hunted by a party of dwarves for her connection to a certain magic anvil. Forced to move again, Jarek and Anora did naught but move from safehouse to safehouse, until one day when Jarek awoke to find the safehouse dark, quiet, and devoid of life. As he searched the house, it became apparent that Anora had disappeared. As he realized that his home, one of his best friends, and his entire life was taken from him, Jarek fell into extreme depression. He spent many days sitting in the safehouse, falling into deeper depression. Some time into his moping, Jarek fell into a comatose state, due to lack of food and water. By luck, a travelling man came upon the unkempt safehouse, and found Jarek when he wandered inside. Jacque -A New Life- Jarek awoke in a countryside house, his vision fuzzy. He could barely remember a thing. He could remember part of his name... J...A... something, and aside from that, could only piece together faces of old friends, and something.... very painful that happened. A few minutes into the stupor, a robed man walked into the room. He identified himself as "Don" de la Croix, a travelling healer. Trying to introduce himself, Jarek stammered. "Uhm... I'm... Ja-... Uhh..." "Ja- what? You don't remember your name?" Jarek agreed with a slight shrug. "Well, what if I call you.. Jacque." Don suggested. "It was my son's name." Though he was put off slightly by the cliched name pass, as well as the implied father-son element that Don put forth, he accepted the new name. ...fast-forwarding a few months, Jacque had made a new life out of apprenticeship to Don, refining his medical knowledge to help the needy. Spending his days travelling, an d offering his assistance to the sick and injured, Jacque enjoyed his life in Asulon. (Jacque didn't do too much until Asulon was destroyed, so I'll skip the countless doctoring moments) ((The Temp Islands)) A new friend A few days after landing on Elysium, Jacque resumed his travelling doctor business. One day, as he approached a fortress to inquire about housing, he discovered a young girl sitting alone near the gate. The girl, named Marian, had apparently been wandering around for several days. She looked tired and hungry, so Jacque asked her if she would like to come into the fort with him, so they could look for food and lodging together. Luckily enough, the fort's residents were enjoying a small feast, and happily welcomed the two newcomers. After they'd eaten, Marian told Jacque that she actually had a home, but it was quite far away. Jacque offered to keep her safe on the way back, and they made their way towards a halfling village. They entered the burrow, and found it empty. Marian explained that her family hadn't been around for some time, and that she'd been living alone. As he looked around the house, Jacque found every cabinet dusty and empty, and what food he could see was old and no longer edible. Growing more worried for the child's safety, Jacque suggested that he watch over Marian until her family returned. After several weeks passed, it became apparent to Jacque that Marian's family, if they were even alive, would not return. During their time together, however, Jacque came to care very deeply for Marian, and took her in as his own child. They moved to a small house in Eyveror, where they lived calmly until the discovery and migration to Anthos... Artwork -Jarek- -Jacque-

Atmospheric music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yV5uEmoRIo *As you walk towards the library, you notice a lack of light sources. The library looks like a cold shadow of itself, some windows broken, and others boarded over. There is a sign on the gates. "Attention: The Tuva Library has been closed indefinitely, due to recent violent activity, creature infestation, and additional undisclosed events." *You pass by the sign, walking into the library with a gleam of hope still in your heart. as you enter the library, you notice that the warm, papery smell of books and learning has been replaced. The library smells of mildew, and dust and cobwebs line the shelves. Only very few books remain on the shelves, and many of the torches have burnt out. A draft passes through the library, it sounds as though the building itself is sighing with sadness. You turn and leave the library, before its utter emptiness starts to bum you out too much. (( This post denotes the official disbandment of the Association of Robed Librarians. While it was a fun run, many of the members I started with have become busy with other things, and generally the rp around the library had slowed to a complete stand-still. Sorry to disappoint anyone, but i'm afraid that this is the end. )) ((I'll also request that this thread be placed into the Inactive Guilds page. ))

A heads-up to all those who have applied since February 2nd. Your applications are appreciated, but for now you have not been accepted. We are reworking the order of the system in accordance with the standard sizes of our library, as we have found that a large number of Browns are not needed. The main guild page will be updated soon with the new use for Brown robes. Sorry for the inconvenience.

(( Oops. I feel silly... Fixing that now. Edit: All patched up. sorry about that.

Greeno31, Tom_the_crafta, and thomascovey are all accepted. Send a PM to me and i'll reply with the Library's co-ordinates. Welcome to the Association!

PiercingDarkness and bluedude10, both of you are Accepted! PM me (MCname: Althallos) to keep on rollin'!

You're accepted, Lach'li/Dwarfman, send me a PM for location, and we'll roll from there!

(( @Geo the concern is well-placed, and we do indeed have guards of our own, though they serve a double job, being protectors as well as Battle Historians. I am planning on making a quick fix on the page when I get home. ((Edit: Additional title and edits implemented.

1/26/13 Sorry about the glitched up main article. I'll fix it soon. 2/5/13 Application details updated in accordance with posts after February 2nd. (Please read the entirety of the top post before applying, guys. While things are subject to change, We simply cannot take in everyone that applies as a librarian)

The Association of Robed Librarians (This picture is simply a lighthearted representation of our group’s members. Don’t take it too seriously.) General information. Some background music, if you'd like to listen!: The master plan of the Librarians is to gather as much knowledge as possible, said knowledge spanning all possible fields of research. The Association’s members venture out and study either in search groups, or independently, and then return to the Grand Library to document and share their gathered knowledge. Specialist members are generally expected to carry out research in their specific field, but in times of urgency, may document subjects not normally attributed to them Lore Background The Association of Robed Librarians was established in the final two years of the 5 races’ stay in Asulon, after a group of intellectual minds became concerned with the safety and well-being of the collective knowledges each civilization held. The idea to create a Librarian’s Organization (or Association, rather,) was itself created around a campfire, where many a sausage was roasted. After their meals were eaten, and their worries exchanged, those around the campfire decided it was time to ensure the protection of all worldly knowledge. With each person vowing to dedicate themselves to a particular field of study and documentation. From that day on, a small group of robed men and women could be seen travelling about Asulon, scribing down their experiences, and poring over books of any library they came upon Current Events After the escape from Asulon, the Association was scattered for a time, but remained vigilant in their collection of knowledge, in the hopes that they would find each other again. Recently, the Master Keeper of the Association, a man named Randolph, took the steps to bring his order back together. Posting Notices in each city he could, Randolph issued the call for his friends.. A notice posted on a nearby board Attention all those of the Association of Robed Librarians, as well as any literate and studious mind who may notice this post! This is a call to rally after our scattered exodus from Asulon! The Association is beginning anew, and you are needed once more to protect the knowledge of the world! Any previous Robe must do their best to convene at the location listed at the bottom of this post, and any literate mind who believes they might qualify to join us is encouraged to send in a copy of the adjoined contract to the same address! Thank you for reading, and Long Live Literature! -Randolph The Grey, Master Keeper of Knowledge ((PM me after acceptance for co-ords to our establishment.)) ((A sheaf of contracts, with information on the Association are attached to the post.)) Association Rules: 1. No documenting of any information you do not have express permission to take. Always ask permission before making excerpts of currently existing tomes. 2. Do not attempt to use aggression to gain information. Such action is petty and may cause the temporary revocation of your specialty position. 3. Do not keep any information secret. The association’s purpose is to document knowledge for all to see. 4. Keep your robe neat and tidy. Appearance is important. Title Information. Titles: Master Keeper of Knowledge- Gray Robe The Master Keeper of Knowledge is in charge of the entirety of the Association’s documents. He is the Overseer of the grand library, as well as the appointer of new Specialties. Specialty Researcher- Colored Robe Specialty Researchers are Librarians who have proved their love of knowledge to the Master Keeper, and have been designated specific fields in which to gather and study information. Each Specialty Researcher may choose to take an Assistant Librarian as an assistant if their endeavors require it. (Specialties will be further discussed later.) Assistant Librarian - Brown Robe Assistant Librarians are the new recruits of the Association, and as such their jobs are basic, yet broad. An Assistant Librarian’s tasks range from; Tending the library, to delivering or receiving tomes, to directly assisting a Specialty Researcher. TomeGuard - Brown Robe (Lightly Armored) The Tomeguards, novice Battle Historians as well as physical protectors of the Grand Library and its residents, are tasked in both defending the Librarians and Books, as well as Assisting the Master Battle Historian (Red Robe) in their endeavors. To Become a Specialty Researcher, an Assistant Librarian must show proficiency in; 1. Intellect 2. Politeness and Promptness 3. Self Defense 4. An appreciation for a certain study. Specialties There are currently 5 specialties to take up, with some positions open to 2 members. Member amount is to be decided by the Master Keeper. Gray - Master Knowledge Keeper Randolph - (Althallos) Red - Battle Historian Robert - (Dr_Jewish) Green - Nature Documentator Gwendolyn - (CupCwakez) Orange (2 spots)- Magical Endeavor Historian [White robed] Sankar - (peterquartz) Yellow - Science Historian Blue - Astronomer / Lunar documentator Benjamin - (Chimlet225) Purple - Civil Historian Cir'dian - (Agith) Brown - Librarian Assistants/Tomeguards bluedude10 - Flint Ironcast mas0n99 - Aranga Association Application (LIBRARIAN POSITIONS ARE FULL, we are currently only accepting applications for Tomeguards) (We have also accepted members purely through rp, so if you meet the librarians before seeing this post, and show your worth through rp and such, you might be accepted that way.) OOC MC Name: Reasons you wish to join?: Do you believe you can provide enjoyable and interesting RP to the community as well as the Association?: IC Character Name: Character details(race, age, gender, etc.): *New* - A short bio/roleplay event describing your character, and how they came to discover the poster.