Out-Of-Character Information
Minecraft Account Name: job2109
How old are you?: I am 15 years old.
Time-Zone: GTM +1
Have you read, understood and agreed to the rules?: Yes.
What previous experience have you had in role-playing?: I have played on a roleplay server in World of
Warcraft.
How did you hear about the the Lord of the Craft?: I heard of it from a friend.
Link any applications that you have previously made for the server: http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/82917-durrak-uskrad/
.
Have you posted this application on the Minecraft Forum? If not, then please do so (link above):
Yes.
Have you read the Dwarven lore, and shall you ensure you make use of it and follow it in your biography?:
Yes.
Definitions
Role-playing: Taking the actions and thoughts of a
created character with his/hers own personality. You, as the player, control
the character, but you have to stay within the boundaries of that character.
Meta-gaming: Gaining information as the player, out of
character, to use it for the knowledge of the character, in character. Example:
the player knows a character's name by looking at his nameplate, and suddenly
his own character knows his name too.
Power-emoting: Performing actions as your character
that are out of the characters mental and/or physical boundaries, doing
something as your character that your character wouldn't be able to do
realisticly. Example: my character, a Halfling, casually kills a orc with a
wooden spoon.
In-Character Information:
Full Name: Durrak Uskrad.
Current Age: 84
Sub-race (if any): Cave Dwarf.
Clan (if any): None.
Past / History (include childhood, major-events, etc.
2+ paragraphs long):
As a child Durrak was always busy making little wooden
swords made from sticks he found lying around to play with it and act like a
warrior. While his dad played the bad villain he would play the hero and defeat
the him. This was what Durrak did most of the time, if his dad was home
ofcourse, but if he was alone he would usually play with his brother Fargrim
and played a made-up story every time they would play together. While they were
doing this, their mom just watched and laughed at the things the little Dwarfs did and at the great imagination they had, and after a while she would say: ‘’Come inside boys, I baked some cake and have a nice drink for you both.’’. And the boys would drop their wooden swords on the ground and run inside to enjoy the fresh baked caked their mother made for them. When Durrak was older he started working at a blacksmith in his hometown and learned a little bit about minerals and ores. When he was old enough, he and his brother went on a adventure to live a new life in Anthos.
Durrak and his brother came with the boat to Anthos. When he arrived he found an pamphlet that said something about a Dwarven clan. After that he joined a Dwarven clan where he got lots of training in the art of combat. He got very skilled after years of hard training and learned a lot about the use of lances. He trained hard every day and learned to master the lance with training every day from sunrise to sunset. He read books and practiced with the lance with the help of his training partner and his leader who learned him a lot about the lance and its history. Because the leader’s favorite weapon of choice was the lance as well. The leader always told him: ‘’One day you will be the best soldier we have ever trained.’’ and this gave Durrak lots of hope and that’s what kept him going. After years of hard training, reading and lots of cuts and bruises from the fighting, of which he still got a scar on the left side of his chest, he finally learned how to master the lance. He was a great soldier in the dwarven clan that knew how to use the lance instead of his companions who used battle axes. Over the years he got in higher ranks because he was so skilled and even learned his friends some of his best tricks. He started as an unskilled dwarf with almost no knowledge about the art of combat and grew to a great soldier in the Dwarven clan he had joined. Later on he found out that the general was planning to use the clan to go on a suicide mission. With around 500 men they wanted to try and take over the home of the humans: The holy Oren Empire. He warned his friends about this plan and they got away safely at night without anyone noticing them. So he needed to go somewhere else and went on an adventure to search his brother to join the caravan his brother was in. But finding his brother wasn’t easy because he travelled around the world with his caravan. After Durrak and his friends split up because they went home, he needed a place to stay for a while and to write a letter to his brother Fargrim. So he found a little inn where he could stay and started writing the letter which said:
’’ Dear Fargrim,
Not too long ago I found out the army I join had evil plans on taking over The Holy Oren Empire so I left and got a nice place to stay for awhile. But what I wanted to ask is if I could join the caravan you’re in, and be the guard of the caravan. I would like to hear much about your adventures and would love it to meet you soon my brother. I hope I will hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Durrak.’’
And he posted it. After a
while he received a letter from his brother which said:
‘’ Dear Durrak,
My dear brother, I haven’t spoken to you in years! I would love you to join our caravan and be the guard of it, we need one of them. I have travelled much and would love to meet you soon. So if you travel to the city of Salvus we can meet up there. And then you could join our caravan as our guard. I will tell you everything of my adventures when we meet up. I will see you soon my brother.
Regards,
Fargrim’’
So Durrak went to the city of Salvus where he met his brother’s after many years and met the friends of his brother. As his brother said he could join the caravan and be the guard of it. And then he went on an adventure with his brother and his new made friends.
Ambitions for the Future: Durrak would like to join
the caravan where his brother is in. He would be the guard of it and helps the
caravan get safely around the world and defend the caravan and its members with
his life. Help the caravan get big and popular amongst the people. And
improving his skills in how to use the lance and learning how to use the
crossbow.
Personality: Durrak is a Dwarf who is nice to all
people that are nice to him, but if they are not, he will be an intimidating Dwarf that you need to look out for. Durrak protects the innocent and the weaker people and is loyal to all of his best friends. But he is inpatient, sometimes stubborn and he doesn’t trust many people.
Skills: He knows a bit about ores and minerals because
he worked in an blacksmith. And he knows how to use the lance pretty good, but
he might need some improvement here and there.
Appearance (this must include an in-game screenshot of your skin): Durrak has dark orange hair and has the same brown eyes as his brother.
Any other details you wish to share about your character: Durrak is a tough Dwarf, but has a great fear of spiders.
Open-Response-Questions
1. Whilst mining deep in the undergrounds of Kalos you see a large deposit of diamond ore at the other side of the ravine you are on. There is a very thin rock bridge that looks precariously unstable, but it is the only way to access the deposit. What do you do?
Answer: Durrak throws some stones at the bridge and poke it with a pickaxe to see if it holds. The bridge holds. Durrak safely places a foot on the bridge. A bit crumbles off in the middle of the bridge. Durrak takes away his foot and doesn’t bother getting the diamonds anymore because he doesn’t want to risk his life.
2. You are sitting in the local tavern with a large
pint of ale in your hand - sitting nearby you is a rather young dwarf whom is clearly going through a bad time. He is crying to himself, and clutching a small wooden hammer toy. In the other corner of the room two shady dwarves are sitting whispering to each other and pointing occasionally at the Dwarf. They stand up, one with a small dagger in his hand and begin to approach the young dwarf. What do you do?
Answer: As the two Dwarves approach, Durrak places his hand on the lance that's leaning on the table. "What 'yer gettin' in yer 'ead ther', ma'e?", he says to one of the Dwarves. The child looks hopefully at Durrak as he stands next to him. "Git out of me way, ye fool. It ain't ye business!'', one of the Dwarves says.
Durrak takes his lance and holds it right before the Dwarves's faces, the blade glittering in the light. ''Move 'long now, lil' one. 'Urry.'', hey says to the child and he hurries away. As one of the Dwarves tries to move forward, Durrak places the grip of his lance before him, looking him in the eyes ''Yer' not
gittin' trough 'ere, ye bugga!’’ The Dwarves nod to each other, knowing it will be a lost fight, and move on with their business.
3. Whilst wandering through the Dwarven Caverns you
hear a voice call out to you; “Oi, ye’! C’mere n’ get yerself an ale!”. You
spin on your heel and see a heavily bearded bar-owner looking at you - a huge
grin on his face, and a mug of ale in his hand. How do you react?
Answer: Durrak looks at the dwarf with a confused look. ’’ What’s in tha’ ale of yers.’’. The barman became a bit nervous. ‘’Uhh… erm just a goo’ ol’ale brewed by me father.’’. Durrak came closer to take a look at it and sniffed the ale. ‘’ I don’ trus’ this ale of yers’’, the barman stutters,‘’ Bu’ bu’ its realle’ goo’. Why don’ ye trust me?’’. Durrak looks at him, ‘’ Because I ‘ave more imporan’ things to do than listen to a bragger like ye’’. The barman opens his mouth wide. ‘’ Goo’ day sir’’, Durrak says while he turns around and walks away.
