morrisaye

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I actually like them...

MC Name: MorriSaye

Character's Name: Mayna

Character's Age: 5

Character's Original Race: Sprite; White

Transformed form: None

Creator's MC Name: None

Creator's RP Name: None

Briefly explain the lore behind this construct or creature:

Sprites are born from the Acerfolia flower. They stand between 5 and 7 inches tall. Each sprite has a color that shapes the base of their personality. The color determines the toxin that they have to defend themselves.  

Examples:
Applied color information:

White sprites are by far the most innocent sprites. They hate to see people hurting, and they love helping everyone around them. They are pure and are said to shine the brightest out of all the sprites. In fact, it is said they will guide lost people out of the woods by using their bodies as a guide of sorts. The white sprite toxin is LN2. It acts like a small dose of liquid nitrogen, freezing a patch on the skin of the attacker. This patch is painful, and it would need to be properly treated to function normally again. It would most likely be able to be revived in about 15 minutes. 
 

Couple other color info for the heck of it:

Brown sprites are the savage sprites, more or less. They prefer to be solitary and within the wilds. They don't like talking with anyone, including their kin. They will rip into their food and act like an animal. Their toxin is Trimethylamine. It causes the area around the sprite or for the aggressor against the sprite to get a foul odor. If left on a descendant, it can be washed off. 

Grey sprites appear sick, depressed. They are manipulative and will use their appearance to get people to help them. They use propofol to basically knock out their target. It causes the person to fall into a drowsy, coma like state. 

They are capable of communing with nature in the same way Druids are, though they had no control over any of it. They can't use magic. They can't use weapons. Magic is a major weakness, and injury to their wings would more than likely mean certain death for a sprite. They are asexual and genderless, but do take on some physical characteristics of either gender. 

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it: No

Do you agree to keep the MT updated on the status of your magic app by using the Magic List Errors topic?: Yes

Have you applied for this creature on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app: No, but I did play a sprite before and willingly stepped down from that due to lack of time. 

MC Name: MorriSaye

Character's Name: Ashton

Character's Age: 47

Character's Race: Human

What magic(s) will you be learning?: Nature's Healing

Teacher's MC Name: Lordbobby123

Teacher's RP Name: Sharr

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it: Nope

Do you agree to keep the MT updated on the status of your magic app by using the Magic List Errors topic?: Yup

Have you applied for this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app: No

BASIC INFORMATION

« OUT OF CHARACTER NAME »  MorriSaye

« IN CHARACTER NAME »  Milena

« SURNAME »  d'Amaury

« CLASS »  A3

« GENDER » Female

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
« DATE OF BIRTH »  1570

« HEIGHT & WEIGHT »  5'3" & 130 pounds.

« EYE, SKIN & HAIR COLOR »  Blue eyes, white skin, blonde hair
« CULTURE » N/A
« MARKINGS »  None

PERSONAL INFORMATION
« HOME ADDRESS »  d'Amaury castle in Metz
« PROVINCE »  Lorraine
« OCCUPATION »  None

CITIZEN'S OATH
« ALL CITIZENS » 

I, Milena d'Amaury, hereby swear my loyalty the Emperor of the Holy Orenian Empire entirely by my free will. I swear to read and obey the laws of the Empire and understand the punishments and penalties that will be incurred should I violate the law.

« CLASS A OR B » 

I, Milena d'Amaury, hereby acknowledge and give my consent to the OOC rule that should my character be found guilty of High Treason within the Empire, the Emperor personally (and only the Emperor) has the right to execute permanently my character. I accept this condition and make it entirely upon my free will.

Just now, TheCritsyBear said:

Hello, Morrisaye is my wife.

 

I'm sure she'll find lots of time to devote to this. By all means, give her another reason to make me change all the diapers and do all the housework.

 

+1 grumble grumble hrumble

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT. Keep telling yourself that, love.

Yup, yup! Let's do this!

* - Tell me about your character. What race are they? What is their in-character job? What professions do you have on that persona?

Two main characters that I have played for the last 6-9 months. 

Ashton (created 2/17/2016). Human. She is currently a Druid guide. Her primary profession is farming. 

Avayla (started playing 5/11/2016). Wood Elf. Minister of the Interior of Sutica, Sirame, former woodshop owner, former tavern owner. Veteran woodworker, near veteran lumberjack.

 

* - Why did you choose the professions you chose? What made you pick it over all the rest, even those who don't have a ton of players already working on them? Do your professions match your character's roleplay/in-character profession? 

With Ashton, farming is quite fitting. I chose it, because I enjoy farming, and it seems only natural that a Druid would take up farming.

With Avayla, I chose woodworking since it's her racial profession. Lumberjack came along with that. For the timet hat she was a wood shop owner, those things ICly came into play. 

 

* - How many minas do you have on that persona? On all your personas? How many minas do you gain in a week?
Ashton -- Maybe 100?

Avayla -- 200, I think.

I rarely gain any minas in a single week. I do not actively try to earn money for myself. I tend to strictly RP.  

* - What do you spend your money on? What do you save up for? What's something you want to buy but don't have enough for?

Heads. More heads. Never can have enough heads. Also, diamond axes and hoes. I also save up for housing whenever I live in a place that requires me to pay taxes.

* - How often do you trade items for minas? If you're a crafter, approximately how many crafts do you sell? 

Only if it ever comes up in RP. Not extremely often these days.

* - Have you ever seen a nexus item (read: non RP) that you've gone "That's a pretty good item. I'm going to spend minas to buy it."? If so, what has it  been?

Not really. 

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Ashton cries once she learns of her brother's death. She hugs her newborn close to her chest while talking quietly to herself. 

"He never even got to meet his niece..." 

I attuned this person, and I will be teaching her. 

Cerridwen's Cauldron

In the Central District of Sutica, a small shop front is watched over by a dedicated Halfling. Oscar sits behind the wooden counter while he waits for his next batch of bread to finish baking. As the needy and destitute come in search of food, he offers to teach them of Druidism and the Aspects should they wish to hear it. Though, regardless of their interest or lack thereof, none are turned away from this place of nurture and love. Ashton, the Holly Druid, keeps careful watch over her student nearby, cradling her newborn. - 16th of First Seed 1585

Come one! Come all! Those in need of rest, food, and love -- Cerridwen's Cauldron is here for you. Free food, free tales. We are all family here. Meet your brothers and sisters from many walks of life. All struggle at some point in their life, and our goal is to help our brethren that are currently in need. Regardless of if that need is food, shelter, companionship, none are turned away from the Cauldron. 

Location: Central District #2, Sutica, Ceru, Axios

Current Proprietor: Oscar (Nate1450)

+1. 

Many of these creatures have already been RP'd in and around Sutica since coming to Axios. We currently have some ideas for events and Druid activity that can be done involving these creatures. I'd really enjoy having this be official rather than just made up on the spot type of stuff that we do throughout Ceru. 

Application

Name: Avayla Winterleaf

Race: Wood Elf

Age: 116

Occupation: Minister of the Interior of Sutica

Experience: Was her own personal bouncer when she ran a tavern

Proficiencies (Archery, etc.): Hand-to-hand combat

Place of Current Residence: Sutica

OOC:

Username: MorriBae (MorriSaye alt; contact me on either one)

Nexus Profession+Proficiency: Lumberjack; almost vet. Woodworker; vet.

Timezone: EST

Do you have Teamspeak?: Yes

Haikus for Gallic

Gallic, hey there, bae

You need to wake up right now

Make me a sandwich

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Haiku Ode to a Druid

You are a Druid

You have been for a year now

Time to branch out, dude

Also, love you, but

Can you please stop summoning

All these god damn bees?

Good job on the grove

It looks really nice, 10/10

You are talented

Hey, did you notice

I made a pun in line 3

I made myself laugh

But no, really, Gallic

Thank you for being my bae

I love you very much

@TheCritsyBear

Hey, did you guys hear?
Toren fathered a half-elf

Artimec is pissed

@Sky 

Hey there, Avayla

I promise I won't beat you

Oops, looks like I lied

@Space

MC Name: MorriSaye
 
Character's Name: Ashton
 
Character's Age: 45
 
Character's Race: Heartlander
 
What magic(s) will you be learning?: Unattunement
 
Teacher's MC Name: Ardor
 
Teacher's RP Name: Oo'ri Earthmover
 
Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it: No
 
Do you agree to keep the MT updated on the status of your magic app by using the Magic List Errors topic?: Yes
 
Have you applied for this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app: No

MC Name: Morrisaye/MorriBae

Skype Name: mcmorrisaye

Timezone: EST

Age: 25

Do you have Discord? (you need to): I have it, but I'm not actively using it until I have a group to use it with.

Do you feel that you have a solid grasp on our lore and an understanding of the application standards?: I do.

Why do you want to be an AT member and do you have the ability to work and collaborate with others?:  

I was recently the head of the A-Team over on the Birthright server. I love reviewing applications, and before I ever worked as an AT there, I would read through applications for fun. I do so here on LotC as well. I am currently a forum moderator here, so I am already on the forums throughout the day. I have the time and ability to carefully go through applications, and it's something I legitimately enjoy. 

I am very good at working with others. I like things to be efficient. ICly, I am the Minister of the Interior in Sutica. That job requires me to work with many people, keep open lines of communication, negotiate, and keep things organized for an entire team. The same was true for my head AT position on Birthright. I don't believe I would have been voted into that position had I not been excellent at communicating and working with others.

Beyond reviewing whitelist applications, what ways do you think you would enjoy helping new applicants?:

I love answering questions for new people and helping them figure out where it is they possibly belong on the server. While over on Birthright, I would receive many messages for help with applications and starting character development. This is something I like doing. I would walk through the lore with people, showing them what they would need to go know for their character as well as other interesting bits of lore that could help them figure out the groups, places, races, etc. that they'd maybe like to get to know or who could help them get the hang of things. 

How do you think the server’s application process could be improved?:

I don't really have any ideas for how the server's application process could be better. It seems efficient from what I've seen, and since I've never been a member of the team, I don't think it's fair for me to say any one thing is wrong. A-Team tends to be a fairly self reliant team from my experience. It's up to each member to prove themselves as being efficient and effective. Beyond that, the process is fairly straight forward.

Is there anything else you would like to add or that we should know about you?: 

I enjoy organizing things so much that I have a specific daily planner just for LotC. Also, I have two kids in real life. I think they're awesome. 

Tell me a joke:

Helium walks into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve noble gasses here." He doesn't react.

MC Name: MorriSaye

Character's Name: Ashton

Character's Age: 43, I think.

Character's Race: Human

Link to your accepted MA: 

What magic(s) will you be teaching?: Communion and Control

Summarise the Lore of this magic(s): 

Communion

This is the base of their abilities. They meditate, train, and receive lessons in order to strengthen their ability in communion. In the beginning, through meditation, they can hear the nature around them and feel it moving about. However, the signals are difficult to decipher. As time goes on and with much practice, a Druid is able to understand more of what is around them. 

Control

Control of Nature is used to guide things in nature to aid the Druid. While a Druid can't force anything to act against its true nature (a pet turning against its master when truly loyal; forcing a peaceful creature to go full attack predator mode), they more a Druid practices communion and control, the more persuasive they will be to the flora and fauna. A new Druid wouldn't be able to do much, if anything, in terms of control without becoming drained quickly. While more powerful Druids can do quite a bit, they also will become tired after extended use of their abilities.

Write up a lesson that your character would give to a student:

For communion, Ashton would take her newly attuned student to a small clearing, sparse aside from the wildlife and a few flowers. She'd sit with the Druid and guide them in meditation, leading them through the clearing inch by inch and helping them find small forms of life. From there, she would try to encourage them to focus on each thing they find and attempt to identify the location and type of creature/plant based on what signals they are receiving. This lesson would continue periodically, between other lessons, until the new Druid is able to confidently tell where their focus is directed and is able to comprehend what they are getting from that interaction to some extent.

For control of nature, she would sit with the new Druid and give them a potted seed. They would not only have to use their ability in communion to focus on that seed, but they would then be told to coax it to sprout. She would encourage the student to speak openly to the seed, even if they feel silly at first. The goal of the lesson would be to get the student to remain calm while focused on trying to control the plant to be more persuasive, like trying to convince a kitten to come out from under a bush. The Druid would continue the lesson until they begin feeling tired. This lesson would be repeated whenever the Druid feels they have made progress until they are able to get the seed to sprout without becoming drained. Then, in similar fashion, they would learn to help the flower grow at an increased rate until they are proficient in this. 

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it: No.

Do you agree to keep the MT updated on the status of your magic app by using the Magic List Errors topic?: Yes.

Have you applied to teach this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app: No.

A few fliers hang around Sutica and the rest of the world. In that order.

In a completely original and not last minute plan of action, Sutica will be holding a costume contest! Held on the Amber Cold (Monday, 4:30 EST), this contest will be judged by a panel of experts in all things spook and costume related! The contest will be held in the plaza in front of the palace, with signs posted to lead you.

Prizes are as follow:

1st Place - 500 Minas and a SPOoOooOoOoOOoOoKY ITEM

2nd Place - 250 Minas and a 'Chestplate of Strength!'

3rd Place - 100 Minas and a music disc

- Avayla Winterleaf, High Steward of Sutica

NOOOO! Ashton loves Thalon. ;-;

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I hope everything goes well with your surgeries. We never got to RP as much as I would have liked. I'll miss you. <3

Just now, Murdervish said:

 

 

I also used schematica for both of those builds, and, trust me, even when I thought I was overestimating on top of the printable list, it wasn't ever enough. Those builds had the sort of huge size and variety of blocks that gathering resources ahead of time took a ridiculous amount of time and still always left me needing more halfway through (including some modreq materials that I thought I modreqqed enough of before), so it's possible with smaller or less block-varied builds this isn't a big deal, but when you have a build that uses more kinds of materials than your inventory can even carry even with a dozen trips, losing fake money to get back real time sounds pretty lovely. The first one (where I didn't even have fly) I'd already gathered the materials for a massive ship we ended up not building, and already had a wall of dubchests of wood, stone, and stone brick. It was not enough. It was never enough. I had to do so many trips. I'd have gladly paid overprice for LC then.

I see what you mean there. We use mostly nature based items (leaves & wood). We honestly don't have a huge variation in item type. If you were to throw in several types of blocks, especially the free ones, you'd save money.

So, yes, for larger, varied builds -- I see the benefit. It's for smaller or less varied builds that it doesn't make sense. Yet, even with less varied builds, they can become quite large and time consuming. We'd love to be able to use LC. Just for these prices, our needs aren't met. 

Though, my complaint is more pointing out that their own system is flawed. Either the prices here should be lowered or the prices of their resource buying should be raised to make it comparable.