Out-Of-Character Information Minecraft Account Name: Spearhartt
How old are you?: 18
Time-Zone: EST
Have you read, understood and agreed to the rules?: Yes
What previous experience have you had in role-playing?: None really, this will be my first experience in a true role-play environment.
How did you hear about the the Lord of the Craft?: I frankly don't remember, as a server owner I've just kept track of the major servers of recognition over the years and LotC is just one I've remembered.
Link any applications that you have previously made for the server: N/a
Have you posted this application on the Minecraft Forum? If not, then please do so (link above): Yes
Have you read the Elven lore, and shall you ensure you make use of it and follow it in your biography?: Yes, I've read quite a bit of it, but considering the current state of the Wiki it's possible I missed something. Definitions In your own words define the following terms. Do not take any definitions from elsewhere!:
Role-playing: Creating your own persona with which to pursue interactions and adventures in the nature and process that your created persona would address them.
Meta-gaming: Using information obtained from an OOC source to affect your decision making in character.
Power-emoting: Role playing in a way that prevents progression of events. (Either executing an un-preventable action or preventing all actions of another player).
I'm better with examples...
P1 strikes at P2 with sword
P2 blocks it with the mighty thunderbolt of Jesus and smites P1 by force pulling a house over him.
In-Character Information:
Full Name: Drodgen Spearhartt
Current Age: 23
Sub-race (if any): High Elf
Past / History (include childhood, major-events, etc. 2+ paragraphs long):
As a child I had an unusual upbringing. You see, I am a high elf, and my current parents are human. When I was even younger than I am now, my original parents took me to visit Normandor for an art exhibit. Both of my parents were very much artists and often get lost in the beauty of other people's works. During our visit to Normandor they got lost in their art as I got lost on the streets. That was the last day I saw my original parents.
On our way to the art exhibit we passed a toy shop, and being curious I slipped away from them to see what wonders were behind those walls. I saw doll houses and little ships, things of all sorts! What I didn't see was that my parents had already gone to the exhibit, lost in their own imaginations. We had left to see the exhibit when the sun had just crossed the horizon, and by time I realized I was alone in the toy shop, it was straight overhead.
Thankfully, the owners of the toy shop were kind. An older human couple who were never able to have children themselves, they were happy to take me in. Of course we searched for my original parents before I took residence with them, but we searched to no avail. They took me in as their own, and gave me the human name I have now, Drodgen Spearhartt.
Living with my human parents I learned to make toys. I particularly took to making the doll houses. I personally didn't care for dolls but I loved making the houses with their intricate details and design. I continued my happy life with them until the curse of Iblees took my newfound parents from me. By this time I was an adult by human standards, and by selling the toy shop, I was able to fund my study of architecture.
Ambitions for the Future:
I wish to become a recognized Architect among elves and men.
Personality:
Clever and quirky. Has a very sarcastic fun attitude but never in a condescending way. Likes to be in positions of leadership and organization.
Skills:
A skilled architect-in-training, Drodgen is also a talented writer and archer.
Appearance (this must include an in-game screenshot of your skin):
Any other details you wish to share about your character: N/A Open-Response-Questions ____ 1. As you walk through the deep forests you hear the sound of whispering and snickering. Upon inspection you realize that a group of older elves are mocking a small elven child. How do you react?
Answer:
Drodgen comes upon a group of older elves who are mocking a small child.
"What has this child done for you to demean him so?" he asks.
"This is none of your business human, stay out of it." they respond.
Often mistaken for human due to his short cut hair and human accent, Drodgen sees this as an opportunity to trick the Older Elves, he immediately begins stumbling a little in his step, and pulls out a canteen from his pack, taking a deep swig.
"If I see it it's my business right? *hic*" Drodgen says.
"Oh you drunk, all humans are the same, getting lost in their booze." the Elves respond.
"Take that back I say!" Drawing my sword swinging around aimlessly.
The Elves immediately turn their attention to me, shifting their stances as to better defend themselves if necessary. While they turn their backs on the child he sprints off into the woods.
"Hey where are you.." One of the elves starts to say, but it's too late, the child is gone.
"You guys are pathetic" I say, regaining a normal stance and sheathing my sword. Bested by a child and a human-raised Elf. I laugh and trot away before they can decide whether or not they want to fight over my insult.
2. Whilst wandering through the Elven forests you come across a frail old man with a walking stick. He collapses in front of you, falling to the ground with a sharp thud. Out of his pocket falls a small pouch of gold coins, which hits the ground and splits open spreading coins across the pathway. The man lies there, defenseless - what do you do? Answer:
Drodgen looks on in kindness.
"Excuse me sir, do you need help?" I ask.
*groans* "Oh eh, sure." he manages.
Drodgen helps the old man up, gathering the coins and putting them back into the pouch. He hands the old man the pouch back.
"It's been a long time since I've been able to count on the kindness of strangers." The old man said.
"I've counted on the kindness of strangers my whole youth. I am simply returning the favor."
3. Whilst traversing the Elven Woodlands, you come across a small clearing in which a colored carriage sits. A trader stands outside of it and calls you over, telling you of his wares. He points out that his carriage sells just about everything, and that he's willing for you to haggle for a price. What does your character do? (Please include:- item, haggling for prices and the discussion involved).
Answer:
Me: Oh, you sell everything do you?
Trader: Just about anything that'll fit in your pack!
Me: Well, in that case I'd like to see your toy collection.
Trader: Oh, Toys? We don't really sell those.
Me: What? I thought you sold everything "that could fit in my pack."
Trader: I do, just not toys. It's just not something many elven children or err adults ask for.
Me: Yes, that is quite a shame. Hopefully some day there'll be more toys among the elves.
Trader: I don't mean to send you off sir, but if you aren't interested in buying anything I must ask you to move along.
Me: Oh, well I am kind of hungry. I don't suppose you have any fruit?
Trader: Oh yes! We have quite a large selection of apples. How many did you want?
Me: Hm. That depends on how much they are.
Trader: I'll sell you an apple for 15 coins!
Me: Wow, are they rare in this area?
Trader: Uh yeah! A delicacy!
Me: Oh really? In that case what is that tree over there?
Trader: Oh that? ... That's my personal apple tree! It's where I get these delicious apples from.
Me: Wow. Hmm. Is that tree your too?
*points to a tree several yards away.*
Trader: *sigh* No that's not my tree.
Me: Well I guess I could just go snag an apple from over there then.
Trader: But that would be stealing!
Me: True, but you do see my point that apples are neither a rarity or a luxury in these parts. I simply can't give you 15 coins for one. I'll offer you 5.
Trader: 5!? That's less than half of what I asked you for!
Me: Find, I'll offer you 5 and buy 3. That way you still get 15 coins.
Trader: It's still not the same!
*walks toward the apple tree in the distance*
Me: Those apples look a bit better than your I think...
Trader: FINE! Here are your apples, 15 coins please.
Me: A pleasure doing business with you *smirks*
