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((-Thanks for reading this-)) [Questions] MC Name: Akira0 Why do you want to join? My character has been a thief of secrets. Selling information to those who seek it. She's now becoming more fearful of her position, seeking the help of an organization like-minded like her. How will you provide the guild and the LOTC community with a great RP experience? By creating a unique character that causes interesting romantic conflicts. I plan to steer her into the path of becoming a tavern keeper where there will be numerous RP potential with alcohol. What do you think are vital in RP? I value emotes and words over all else. If you’re writing detailed emotes to describe every situation clearly, RP will avoid entering the OOC realm. I’ve never personally had any ooc fighting over RP and hope I never will. To break the Guild laws, or the Server laws is instant banishment unless in a specific circumstance where you are offered an appeal form by the Guild, do you understand this? Yes~ [Character Questions] RP name: Marella (She uses different names for different groups of people. Mara, Mari, Marie, Mary, May, and etc. Officially, Marella is the registered name in the Kingdom of Oren.) Biography: Childhood: Teenage years: Present: Personality: She is a chaotic neutral character, every action is an action that is calculated for her personal benefit. Because of this, she can be described as manipulative, selfish, and conceded. She has a clear understanding of her place in society, when around her superiors she will become meek and shy, attempting to appear plain to attract as little attention as possible. If someone were to insult her position, she would proudly wear the title for she has no desires for nobility, their lives a prison in her mind. In situations of love, she isn’t capable of feeling it. She may have a desire for a man the way she has desire for a necklace but it too will lose its worth when she grows tired of it. She is unafraid to use men at her whim with whatever manipulative power she has; be it the innocence of youth or the seductive actions she observes from other maids. She can also be described as a natural beauty but relies heavily on powders and rouges to offset het pale skin, complimenting it with her exclusively dark toned closet. Motives: She wishes to save enough money to open her own tavern in the city one day. A permanent position that secures her a livelihood independent from an employer or a binding marriage. Aspirations: Her aspiration is to become known, to have the attention of many. Her desires are immediate and insatiable but coincide with her ambition. It could be the cake at the window of a bakery, or the cloth displayed at the tailor’s; so long as it was of value to raise other’s opinions of her. At the moment, she must have whatever it is she desires- to the point of obsession. However once acquired, it loses its importance and she will soon move to new interests. [Open Response. Answer all questions] You notice a rich foreign merchant in the markets browsing wares such as jewellery, weaponry and armor. You notice a stall owner has just walked away from his stall for a few moments, several guards are patrolling the area, the merchant walks towards the stall to browse its wares. To the North is a sewer grate you could escape through, though the guards seem to be patrolling it more than usual. How will you pull of this thievery? Marella approaches the foreign merchant, slipping into his view. She smiles brightly to him, showing white teeth under her lips. Without paying particular attention to which piece she takes from the counter, she models the necklace on herself, holding her neck high, seductively. She continues smiling, her voice dripping with silk as she coos, "O- doesn't this look divine? Fit for any fair maiden you have in mind, sir. Shall I wrap it up for your lady friend?" (If he accepts and purchases it) (If he purchases it for Marella) The Upright Man has asked of you to steal a scroll from a house that is just outside the city limits of Alras, the house seems to be alive with laughter and drunken men, you look through a window to see the chest is in the room, while 5 drunken men sit around the fire telling war stories, they seem armed but drunk, you see in the corner of your eye a small hole in the roof into the room. The door hinges are old and rusty, it can be easily kicked down. How will you pull of this thievery? Marella would spy on them for some time, listening in through the hole on the roof. With whatever information she gathers, she acts accordingly, using their tales of war to weave a convincing story. She pulls a small bottle of wine from her pack and carefully inserts a needle into the top of the cork. She pours a white powder, made of died poppy and chamomile, into the small hole, giving the a bottle a good swirl. Marella knocks on the door, smiling brightly at the men. “____ has sent this as a token for your recent victory. From his very own private collection.” She pauses for a second, holding each pair of eyes for a second before continuing with a coy grin, “And, I for company…” She sweeps into the room, pretending to search for mugs, “Where could they be…?” She serves the wine undisturbed, handing each man a mug before rising hers to the air, “A special toast that m’lord wishes to greet you with, and it is thus: “For your troubles and endless bravery, he bids you freedom to drink from the city tavern under his name and order, hence forth. May you never remember what trouble ails you, only the joy of ale’s sweet embrace when in the city.” She nods contently with finality, pretending to take the first sip. She raises one brow, watching and waiting for the powder to work it’s effect. When it does, she simply needs to pluck the scroll from its place and walk out through the front doors. An old man has taken rest from his travels under a tree, his bag is to the left of him, he appears to have a dagger on him. In the far distance you see some travellers coming, though they are still a far while off. How will you pull of this thievery? Marella wouldn't steal from an old man off the side of a road- she's not that petty. She walks by the old man without a second glance. The travellers ahead hold no interest to her either, so she brushes past them swiftly, humming a merry tune.

((Come to our island and visit the town hall. You can fill out the form using the book plugin and hand it in to Kyra or Griffith. Hope that helps, typing this on break at work ><;; Edit. Oops that's the citizenship application you've filled out. Don't need one if you're just joining the academy! ))

((The News Post, "Island of ArmaLuna," points to a boat on the Wilven Sancturary Docks. I'll edit the thread and add it in somewhere.))

Lore When the sun first shone upon the unexplored lands of Asulon, forgotten knowledge of its past laid buried under its ruins, untouched for hundreds of years. These ancient technologies and forgotten beliefs gave birth to endless possibilities, waiting to be discovered. One such site lay in the far reaches of the Eastern Ocean, on an island now known as ArmaLuna. Uncovered in the crypts of ArmaLuna was a wealth of knowledge of its past inhabitants; meticulously recorded in their fragile and encrypted tablets. These tablets told of a jolly island community who we now know were moon gazers and masters of song. After years of research and translation, the citizens of the present ArmaLuna erected an Academy in homage to the power of music in hopes of spreading cheer across the four corners of Asulon. Asulon’s Academy of Bards and Minstrels is now officially open, accepting students from all walks of life. The Academy features a grand library that has an ever growing collection of books and will aim to provide the most complete selection of lore and history from both Aegis and Asulon. We welcome all who seek wisdom and peace! Introduction Asulon’s Academy of Bards and Minstrels is now accepting all students skilled with words and tongues. If you are a passive observer with a talent in speech, then we welcome you to our growing peaceful community! The grande Academy promises to nurture your talent with the guidance of our experienced instructors in a number of classes and challenging assignments! Whether you wish to be a wandering Minstrel who seeks for adventure to turn to song or a peaceful Bard singing songs of forgotten lore in a tavern, you shall not regret the path of becoming a musician of Asulon! Laws of Harmony 1. I will never call another writer’s work as my own 2. I shall never plagiarize from any source of material. 3. I will never produce song that I do not enjoy hearing myself. 4. I will never sell another person’s work without their permission. 5. I will never copy an exam paper, nor share the answers. 6. I understand that if I should break one of these laws, I will be expelled. Ranks Our academy promises to be unbiased and uphold equality by giving each student assignments and exams at each stage to test their knowledge and ability. No one student will be allowed to advance without having completed the necessary work. The ranks are as follows: Grand Maestro - The headmaster of the academy, the Grand Maestro has demonstrated great lyrical talent having mastered skills in both classes of Minstrel and Bard. He oversees all activity in the academy. This title is currently held by Griffith du Mont Duetic Bard-Minstrel - A graduate of the academy with an official license recognizing their abilities in both areas, they now have the experience to instruct new bright minds. High Minstrel-Bard - A highly acclaimed Minstrel and Bard, they have demonstrated their skills time after time. They now have the ability to do every job the Academy recieves. Minstrel - A street performer known for his quick wit and eccentric personality. Following every rumor, these active musicians live on spontaneity and must be inspired by experiences first hand to create their songs and jingles. Bard - A formal singer known for their versatile vocals, they have trained themselves tirelessly in singing songs of lore in taverns and houses of royalty. They enjoy a stationary lifestyle where these passive musicians more than often gain inspiration over a mug of ale while conversing of others’ adventures and hidden away behind stacks of ancient memoirs. Gleeman - A Bard/Minstrel in-training, they travel to the four corners of Asulon to train their singing on the field. This will gain them the much needed experience if they so choose to advance. Senior members may be offered jobs by the academy. Scribe - A new member interested in studying the art of song. Their voices are still shaky, their rhymes not yet perfected but their optimism drive them onwards, courageously. Assignments When aiming to graduate to your next title, know that the academy must challenge your knowledge and courage. Exams have been planned, specifically detailed and constructed for each path you may choose. Assignments will involve your street smarts, and your book wits. Some will even involve courage and the ability to gain an audience through charm and wit. Whichever assignment you may be assigned, know that special care was put into it to test your worth! Scribe Stages Scribes is the title for all new students. They are only just beginning to train their voices and nurture their lyrical know-how. To graduate from a scribe, scribes must complete four assignments and a written exam. These assignments are to give a student their first experience of being a performer. The final exam is research based and may be completed by any means; purchasing a study guide, research in the library, speaking to villagers, or exploring hidden rooms in ArmaLuna. Gleeman Stages Gleemen are amateur stage performers yet lacking the experience and vocal training in singing and thus must rely on lower forms of entertainment such as story telling and juggling. They will have a two main assignments. Each one giving a slight taste of being either a Bard or Minstrel. This will help you decide which path you wish to continue pursuing. A practical exam will be given when you are ready. Bard Stages Bards are peaceful, solitary folk who seek solace in their scrolls or in a mug of ale. They strive to perfect their singing and begin their training with their instrument. This instrument will be crafted with the City Blacksmith, Sean Bradshaw and will require them to search the shores for the correct materials in order to craft one. This material is unique and protected in ArmaLuna, producing Asulon’s best instruments. Next they will be given three assignment and a practical, two person exam (consisting of one Bard and one Minstrel) will be conducted under the City. It will require absolute team work to solve all the riddles and puzzles that come their way. Minstrel Stages Minstrels will also begin their training with their instrument. This instrument will be crafted by the City Blacksmith, Sean Bradshaw and will require them to search the shores for the correct materials in order to craft one. This material is unique and protected in ArmaLuna, producing Asulon’s best instruments. They will be given three assignments where their quick wit and fast thinking are to be challenged. A practical, two person exam (consisting of one Bard and one Minstrels) will be conducted under the City. It will require absolute team work to solve all the riddles and puzzles that come their way. High Minstrel or High Bard Stages There are no assignments or exams for High Minstrels/Bards as this is the highest obtainable stage if one does not want to gain dual class. Taste sweet success and reflect on your growth from a wee scribe. Congratulations! Duetic Bard-Minstrel Stages A Duetic Bard-Minstrel has gained both the titles by finishing the assignments and exams for both Minstrel and Bard. They are eligible to become instructors which are only hand picked by the Grand Maestro. Courses Pronunciation - There will be no “Okays” and “Cool” or any such disgusting street filth leaving our student’s mouths. We offer pronunciation classes to help transition peasant speech into the flowery language of upper class society. We will ensure that you will no longer embarrass yourself in the presence of royalty. Scribes are required to attend one Pronunciation course before graduating to a Gleeman. ((Grammar class to eliminate as much colloquial speech, improper use of lower case and capitals and etc.)) Performance - Having been granted an official title by the academy, you will be sent on jobs of your choosing from our employment board in the administration office. The academy will prepare you by teaching you various jingles and songs as well as how to sing publicly without fear. Gleemen are required to attend one Performance course before graduating to a Bard or Minstrel. ((We will teach you the when and how to emoting lyrics without overcrowding the page)) Musical Instruments - The academy offers classes to those interested in picking up a musical instrument. We offer lessons in playing the following instruments: drum, flute, lute, harp, and tambourine. We will teach the proper techniques needed to ensure that you’re always prepared to perform on stage. Bards and Minstrels are required to attend one Music class before graduating to a High Minstrel/Bard. ((Emoting course that teaches students how to emote properly with an instrument to make it as realistic as possible. This will always help with your everyday emoting to increase your RP ability.)) Private Tutoring (on a request basis) - You may be granted a one on one class with an instructor or with a small group. This will cost extra but will allow you more time and attention from an instructor. Line exchange games are an example of what to expect out of this special training for students struggling with lyrics. And also ensemble lesson will also be offered for those who wish to sing with a partner. Employment The Academy handles all employment opportunities so that the students may focus on their studies. We take a small percentage for organizing these jobs and all earnings will go into the further development of the Academy. Meticulous records will reveal to us our most popularly requested Bard and Minstrel or the best seller. Permanent/one time tavern position Description: Sing in a tavern on a regular basis. Take popular requests. This job is available to a Gleeman or above. Shop Advertisement Description: Singing jingles related to the wares of the particular shop. Pay is a hourly base excluding tips and/or commission. Available to a Gleeman and higher. Accompaniment Description: Accompany a companionship on an adventure. The main duties include singing songs of encouragement as well as recording the events as they happen. This event is then turned into song. This job is only available to Minstrels and Bards or higher. Court Performance/Wedding Description: A formal performance at a private event or wedding. The theme of songs will depend on the occasion and one song will be composed specially for the bride and groom. This job is only available to a Duetic Bard-Minstrel. Entrance Fee There is but one long standing tradition at the Academy; all new applicants must bring an offering of twenty one leather bound books. The journey to the island and this small gift is proof of your commitment and determination to becoming a student with us. There is limited space in our dorms however so it is recommended that you visit the inn when you arrive. A ship in the eastern docks of Wilven Sancturary is ready to set sail for ArmaLuna! We await for your arrival! - Lady Kyra du Mont, Head Secretary of ArmaLuna