Shalashask

I'm fairly new to the server, what's with all the hate towards VAT? Why is it bad?

Yeah this is happening to me and the server says there are 0 people on, what's going on?

Out-Of-Character Information

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What’s your Minecraft Account Name?: Shalashask

How old are you?: 18

Are you aware the server is PG-13 (You won’t be denied for being under 13): Yes

Have you applied to this server before? (Please link all past applications): No

Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes

What’s the rule you agree with the most?: No metagaming or powergaming. I feel this is essential in creating a good rp environment. 

Are there any rule(s) that confuse you or don’t make sense?(If so we can help clear it up! You will not be denied for having a question on the rules): No but I was trying to find out what the current date is in game (my characters age might be a bit off)

How did you find out about Lord of the Craft? Google search for rp servers

Definitions

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What is roleplaying?: Where you create and portray a character different to yourself. 

What is metagaming?: Using information or knowledge that your character would have no means of acquiring  in game.

What is powergaming?: Where you prioritise having a powerful character over having a realistic and immersive rp experience. For example doing things that your character would not do just for the purpose of gaining exp or gold etc.

In-Character Information

Character’s name: Thenias Valur

Character’s gender: Male

Character’s race: Dark Elf

Character’s age: 53

Biography  (Please make it a decent two paragraphs long. Remember to add server lore, and events that happened to your character so that they don’t contradict history.): 

Thenias was born in Ker'nor to a family of black smiths. As a result he was brought up around a forge and learned how to craft many different armours and weapons. Thenias would often venture out of the city with his friends and go hunting. He enjoyed being outside the city and away from the heat of the forge. It was during one of these hunting trips however that something terrible happened to Thenias and his friends.

While on their way back they were ambushed by a group of  bandits demanding them to surrender their gold and weapons. One of Thenias' friends called Serioas was part of a rather wealthy family and had a great deal of gold on him. Serioas how ever chose not to give up his gold and instead attempted to flee. This angered the bandits and their leader commanded to kill them. Thenias and his two other friends split different directions, running as fast as they could. It was not until the next day that Thenias made his way back to Ker'nor. Upon arriving he was greeted by a town guard. He explained how only Serioas had made it back and the guards were about to mount a search for Thenias' other friends. 

Unfortunately the guards only found one of Thenias' friends, Benok. He had been stabbed multiple times and decapitated. This was a time of great anguish and sorrow for Thenias. He tried to meet with Serioas to ask him why he fled but he never responded to his letters. 

Months past and Thenias had become a drunk. He was often getting into fights at taverns and small scuffles with the guards. It was not until a year later that a small group of mercenaries visited Ker'nor. Thenias was sat near them and overheard that they were looking for new weapons and armour repairs. Although a broken man Thenias was still an apprentice at his families black smith and recommended that they visit it. The mercenaries did in fact visit the forge and got what they needed. As the mercenaries were about to pay Thenias' father asked them a favour. In return for his blacksmithing services they take Thenias under his wing as a mercenary apprentice. They mercenaries agreed and although reluctant eventually Thenias decided it was a good idea.

Thenias and the mercenaries left Ker'nor and travelled around Athera doing multiple jobs, some big and some small.

In 1481 when the break up of the Holy Oren Empire occurred Thenias and the mercenaries found themselves arrested temporarily by Kingdom of Oren forces. They were escorting a merchant caravan when ambushed by Oren soldiers. Being mistaken for Renatus spies the soldiers demanded that they surrender their weapons. The mercenary leader grudgingly complied and they were incarcerated in a make shift prison camp for two weeks. Thenias and the rest of them were subjugated to daily interrogations but were eventually deemed 'simple trouble makers'. The soldiers let them go with significantly lighter coin purses.  

During this time Thenias was taught much about combat. He became proficient in using swords and shields as well as surviving in the field. Thenias toured with this small group for years, eventually becoming a half decent warrior. More importantly he developed a lot as a person. He learned discipline under his leader and to be calm and collected when making important decisions. Although he will always be suspicious of others due to his betrayal by Serioas.

But Thenias knew that small time mercenary work is just a small part of what he could achieve. And so he left the group (on good terms), and looked for more exciting opportunities....

Personality Traits: Calm, suspicious, perceptive, Churlish on occasion 

Ambitions: Thenias main ambition is to find a cause that is worth fighting. One that will give him the biggest sense of accomplishment. So far the group that has sparked his interest most is the order of saint amyas. The biggest problem Thenias most overcome is of not being of noble birth for this, but he hopes with discipline and hardwork he can overcome this.

Strengths/Talents: Swordmanship- Has developed his fighting skills after years of travelling his mercenary group, Survival- Due to being out in wilderness for prolonged periods of time Thenias has learned how to adapt and live with little to no resources, Instincts of danger- Thenias is very perceptive person and can pick up on small signs of danger or bad intentions from the way people speak or act.

Weaknesses/Inabilities: Fear of betrayal- Although perceptive Thenias still has an irrational fear that almost everyone must have some ulterior motive behind their friendliness, Overwhelmed by numbers- When Thenias is presented with multiple enemies tends to panic affecting his fighting ability, Fear of Heights- He does not know why but Thenias has always been scared of heights, often causing him to become extremely nauseous.

Appearance (List the extra details of your characters appearance, IE; height & weight): Thenias has a face with quite sharp features and green eyes. He has long bush eyebrows and very short almost shaved, brown hair. Thenias stands at average height and has a lean but muscular build.

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