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 Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:09 pm
 Opens: Now Ends: 30th April, 8PM BST (British Summer Time) Hello all! Aka & Vanilla had three shells, and we (mindsend & I) would like to give you a chance at one of them!
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:10 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:10 pm
Your Chance:
You are entering for this shell! It's a boy!
Entry Form:
This will be a judged contest. You don't need to RP, but I'll ask for ideas on personality/plot ideas, and a sacrifice to the seathi god (aka me) for fun! To enter, just fill in this form:
[size=11][b]Username:[/b] (your username)
[b]Name:[/b] (proposed name for the shell)
[b]Temper:[/b] (if you want one for the cert)
[b]Personality:[/b] (tell me about your shell)
[b]Plot Ideas:[/b] (any immediate plot ideas? Not required, just if you have any ideas!)
[b]Your Sacrifice:[/b] (Make a sacrifice to the seathi queen. Link me a funny picture, a funny song, draw something, bake something silly, do something cute! It doesn't matter what, but the better the sacrifice the more we'll be inclined to pick you ;) )
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Our Shells:
This is Oke, owned by mindsend.
This is Ava, owned by Phail Ninja.
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:10 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:54 am
Username: Fayt_of_Redemption
Name: Brody
Temper: Inquisitive
Personality: Fittingly, he was given the name Brody, which means Waterway (in Gaelic.) He's an adventurous little fellow, with big dreams of venturing out into the world to explore and find treasure. Maybe they will be tangible treasures. Or maybe something more... He yearns for excitement and freedom, but is also afraid to be alone. As with many young ones, he also feels a bit lost and wonders if adventures on his own will help him find himself and who he is. Is he meant for grand things? Or a quiet life? What is his purpose in life, in the herd? Will he even find these answers?
Plot Ideas: I don't really RP, but if I were to RP him, it would heavily be about the things mentioned above.
Your Sacrifice: This watercolor I painted nearly 2 decades ago. It's in a fragile state as you can see by the tears, but still loved.
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:49 pm
Username: xKOVAKtheWOLFx
Name: Tua (behind or at back in Hawaiian)
Temper: ---
Personality: Tua was supposed to have a different name, one representing how he was the first-born, but instead, he is more of a guardian to his siblings. He watches over them and makes sure that they are taken care of before he is. With this, he seems to always be behind, protecting them and fending them from the unknown. Tua sometimes feels a bond with his surrogate father, hearing stories of the Gobiidae Sarab, and envisions himself travelling the seas to find it someday. But he doesn't mind being in the Grail Herd for the time being. He is a family-oriented foal, inquisitive, and protective of his siblings. Adventure is something that is calling him, and plans to eventually find his father once again after helping his mothers raise their family.
Plot Ideas: i would like some points mentioned above to be potential plots.
-- also, family rp/plots: something happens to the siblings, and it is Tua who ends up getting hurt in the end bc he didn't want his siblings to get hurt (e.g. Tua, Oke, and Ava explore a cove and accidentally enter a mer's home. the mer gets mad at the trespassers and starts to almost attack one of the sisters. Tua butts in and demands them to go home, only to get a bite/attack from the mer before escaping)
-- Tua and Aka: Tua is curious of Aka. why is he here? why is he helping his mothers? \ where did he go? did he not love his family?
-- finding a fishy familiar!
-- meeting a land soquili
Your Sacrifice: song of the sea (which will be Tua's song)
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:28 am
Username: Kaya Wolf Moon
Name: Jet
Temper: Quick-witted
Personality: Jet is exactly as his name suggests. He is fast and lithe in his movements as well as his speech. From birth, he has been unable to resist the need to zoom about, to go as fast as he can, attempting to reach some unseen object in the distance. It is a desire, a whim, a need. He will seek and he will find as quickly as he can, faster than any of his fellows. Not only to quench the unyielding fire in his heart and soul, but also for the aid of his friends and family; although, some might argue that his mile-a-minute habit of speaking could do with some brakes. It is often a common sight to see Jet in conversation with another, speaking in snatches as he darts to and fro. Even more amusingly are the times when he strings together what seems like an entire paragraph in one breath, his expression alight with a manic wonder.
Finding something to channel this need for speed has been a difficult task at times. Of course, there have been the occasional races and things of that nature; however, contrary to what one might assume, these sorts of activities are little more than hobbies, if that. They have not truly quelled the disquiet that so drives Jet. They were not his calling, his purpose- the one thing he desires most to discover. Only then, he believes, will his restless ways settle at last.
Plot Ideas:
1. A Whole New World- The not-so-olibgatory-but-somewhat-obvious plot of the shells breaking open for the first time. This can be either a family plot of them all popping for the first time, seeing how the foals and their parents interact for the first time, or it can be a solo one of Jet exploring his new surroundings for the first time. AKA: That time Jet met a lot of fish. (Note: I would love to do more family and herd RP and plots. I didn't make anymore here so that it could be left open for discussion with other herd/family members.)
2. Don't You Dare Close Your Eyes- What happens when a young colt zips a little too far past the boundaries while playing with his friends? Well, a lot of different things can take place. Whether good or bad...that depends upon who happens to be skulking about in the deep. Knowing Jet's luck, it's a vicious monster that awaits him. Time to keep those eyes open, think fast, and hope his little tail doesn't fail him now. AKA: That time Jet's imagination ran away with him.
3. A Pirate's Life- For Jet, he dreamed of being a pirate one day, of gathering his own treasure and becoming one of the greatest legends known to his herd. There would be no higher honor than that. But to become a legend means taking risks and being a little rebellious. So, he and a couple of friends decide to venture out on their own under the cover of darkness and without escort. They have plotted and planned this adventure, picking out the exact spot they intend to loot. Except, things don't go as planned. Far from it. An angry curmudgeon, hellbent on killing, and a serious injury are but a couple of the trials these little ones face. AKA: That time Jet first discovered his calling but didn't realize it.
4. A Wonderful Life?- Time has passed since that disastrous adventure into the shipwreck. Jet and his friends have moved on, and everything has gone back to normal. The time for the Coming of Age Ceremony has come and gone, with him having passed and now recognized as a full-fledged adult. Now it's time for him to start gathering his own hoard. Only thing is...he's not exactly sure this is the life he wants to lead. The trauma of that day has stayed with him. Flashes, bits and pieces of it run in circles in his mind. How is he supposed to become a legend if he can't be a pirate? AKA: That time Jet had an existential crisis.
5. How Far I'll Go- Short and sweet: Jet finally realizes what his purpose in life is. He is meant to be a medic within the herd. His swift thinking and penchant for high speeds lend themselves perfectly to the care for those who are injured. Despite it's lack of grandeur, he knows this is what he's been seeking. He'll become a legend, yes, but in his own way, as a medic. AKA: That time Jet wasn't restless anymore.
Your Sacrifice: Roses are red. Violets are blue. Have a funny pic or two
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:45 pm
Username: Artymus
Name: Vaughn (Celtic/Welsh meaning Small)
Temper: Roguish
Personality: Vaughn has always been a sneaky, mischievous little thing; playing little (innocent) pranks on his mothers and siblings. Even though he grew older, he never really grew up, continuing to be a bit cheeky with his family. He's also quite the flirt, using his boyish charm and good looks to win over those he fancies. Vaughn thoroughly enjoys his role in the herd, raiding wrecks for their treasure; plundering and hoarding to better help his pod stay prosperous.
Plot Ideas: Walk the Prank: Vaughn puts little water critters in his mother's possessions. Critters are found, and then placed around a sleeping Vaughn. Hilarity ensues.
Crushing Depths: Vaughn develops a small crush on a filly from a neighboring pod, gets his little heart broken, goes to his mothers/siblings for comfort. (Developing closer familial bonds-type event).
Don't Back Down: Vaughn's Coming of Age. Ignores his mother's cautions, and (of course) goes out on his own, stumbling upon a small wreck (infested with Fangtooth Moray eels). Thinking it will be a piece of cake, Vaughn ends up getting several bites and lacerations, but manages to find a small broken pendant to bring back with him.
We're pirates, you say?: Vaughn's first raid with others of the herd. He wants to prove himself useful, ends up nearly losing a fin after swimming too close to an eel den ("WHY IS IT ALWAYS EELS?!" ). Once they arrive at the wreck, it's much less stable than originally thought, with the ship beginning to fall apart around them. Another raiding party member becomes trapped, Vaughn darts in to help, barely making it in time before the wreck crumbles around them.
Your Sacrifice: My favorite funny music video/song
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:56 am
Username: muffled_undertone
Name: Koa ( Hawaiian for "warrior" and "brave" )
Temper: Honorable
Personality: Koa is an intrepid explorer and takes it upon himself to protect his family. He enjoys wandering the deep blue and loves his family deeply. If they encounter a threat, he is more than willing to fight to defend his family.
Plot Ideas: I don't RP, but if I did I would base plot ideas off of his personality mentioned above. Something with meeting turtle(s) could be fun, too.
Your Sacrifice:
I'm sorry I'm not very good with photoshop.. This is an acrylic panting that I did a couple years ago when I was in Hawaii, and it's 20” x 16”.
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 12:45 pm
Username: Kara Asumie
Name: Kai
Temper: Omit
Personality: Sai is one of those who tries to be protective over his siblings. But is the one that needs to be protected. Being timid when others pop up but acts brave when just him and family about the area. He would like to get over being timid but not in any hurry to get use to others right now.
Plot Ideas:
♥Protecting a Sibling♥ - this is where he either protects one of his siblings from something or they let him think he did.
♥Bravery Vanished♥ - Trying to puff out his chest to protect a family member until someone new shows up and he ends up hiding.
♥Getting to Know a mer♥ - He will be timid of their size but seeing a half sibling is a mer he will need to get use to that.
Your Sacrifice: SeaPony
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:24 pm
Username: Lady Argentum Draconis
Name: Alum
Temper: Salty
Personality: Sometimes coming off as rough around the edges, Alum is not afraid to say what he's thinking or do whatever he thinks is the right choice. He's loosely respectful towards authority but will bend the rules just short of actually breaking them. He's adventurous and loud. Loves to sing.
Plot Ideas:
Learning the Ways: Alum will be full speed ahead when it comes to learning Grail Culture and becoming a fully fledged corsair.
Trouble: No challenge is too small, no danger is too great until it is. Maybe gets caught in a wreck during a storm, the currents are too strong for him to get home so he spends a sleepless night hiding from sharks that prowl the wreck.
A Partnership: Maybe this is love, maybe it's just an apprenticeship but perhaps he hangs out with one of the few mer members of the colony and learns that while you can do everything yourself, maybe having someone to watch your back isn't a bad idea.
Your Sacrifice: Every pirate needs his horde <3
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 2:55 pm
Username: Azael_Rose
Name: Beryl
Temper: Breezy
Personality: Beryl is a free spirit, he loves nothing more than to be on the move and swimming in the open sea. He's probably the most easy going Seathi one could cross paths with. Perhaps a bit too easy going, to the point one might say he couldn't be bothered to do real work - he'd much rather swim anyways.
Plot Ideas: Sadly I don't have much time for RP so plots it is or super duper long waits between posts.
Oops : Beryl's careless nature gets the better of him during a salvage, and as he's distracted making laps his partner(s) are left on their own resulting in an injury.
Go the Distance : Finally a full fledged adult, Beryl feels the need to seek out his birth father and learn some answers about his nature and why he's the way he is.
Back in the Saddle : Feeling more certain of himself after meeting his biological father, he's learned to accept his quirks and refocus on his strengths and how to best apply them to his family's way of life.
Your Sacrifice:
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:00 pm
Username: Geyser Eelborn
Name: Madoc (Welsh name meaning "fortunate" )
Temper: ---
Personality: Curious, explorative, and a bit of a loner. Madoc loves exploring places, any place--caves, tunnels, shipwrecks, anything, really. He knows that he's supposed to be there for the treasure, but to be honest, he just really likes the thrill of exploration. He doesn't always pay attention to the dangers he's getting into--he's not always the most observant colt when he's distracted by the new and unexplained. He's impetuous and doesn't often listen to reason or logic. He thinks he knows better than most other people his age. While he loves spending time with his family, he also enjoys his alone time, using it to find new places no one, even the old timers, have ever seen (not that he's found one yet. But someday, he'll be the first to explore some really exciting places, just you see!).
Plot Ideas:
-- Foolish folly: going into some old cave with judges watching over him isn't really going to cut it for Madoc--he plans to complete the Folly (it just seems more exciting, y'know?). Unfortunately, Madoc is going to learn the hard way that there's a reason why experience trumps everything. He's going to be injured in the course of his investigations, and while he will survive, he will come out of it with a newfound respect for the adults in the herd, as well as a better understanding of the dangers of the world.
--Lookout: Being not particularly materialistic, Madoc isn't really interested in being a raider. But after his experience with his coming of age, he does have an idea of something else he can do instead: he will be a lookout, keeping his friends and family safe while they grab their treasure. If he thinks there is danger in a place, he will insist on giving the place a quick sweep first, just to make sure that there are no dangerous animals lurking within or rocks to fall on people's heads. He knows that being a mere lookout will bar him from achieving the full respect of the herd, but he wants to do something that is at once dangerous and fulfilling, and being a lookout feels like a good mix of both to him.
Your Sacrifice:
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:01 am
Username: Nyx Queen of Darkness
Name: Sea Glass
Temper: hardy
Personality: He's even tempered and used to teamwork when required. He prefers to be a distraction if there's any stealing going on and he's very good at sleight-of-hoof.
Plot Ideas:
Honestly, I just want RP with the family and the Grail. You got things to look for? People to bribe? He wants to be your faithful muscle. Maybe he never stands out as the best, but he's going to be reliable.
Your Sacrifice: Michael Bolton
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Nyx Queen of Darkness Crew
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:39 am
Username: Mahogany Sunset
Name: Marble (like the stone, ice cream, and also just because it's cute)
Temper: Curious
Personality: Marble is small, camouflaged, and perhaps a little too clever for his own good. The reef is his best friend, and he likes to swim around it, spooking the fish and giggling at them. He will, of course, mature a bit as an adult, but for a long time, he will be a happy little colt, as is his right. As an adult, Marble will still be fun-loving and mischievous, be prone to pulling pranks, and probably be stuck like glue to his siblings. His family will be his security blanket. It will take him a while to find his profession - he won't exactly fit in to the treasure-hunter culture after a while. Instead, he will be revealed to be something of a strategist in the future, living among the herd but mostly chilling with his family until the moment of need strikes. He does know the reef as only an explorer can, after all.
Plot Ideas: As a colt, Marble collects discarded objects from the seabed below the reef. One day, he gets in trouble for allegedly stealing from someone's hoard. He is called before the pod leaders and must explain himself, but goes oddly silent, feeling powerless, insecure, and uncertain. His family steps in to save him from exile. Anxious about treasure-collecting after that, he decides to pursue a different route - only, he's not sure what he wants to do...
Future plot ideas: As a bit of a strategist, Marble will help keep the Grail safe by spooking and outsmarting predators and strangers of ill intent. He'll learn different techniques for this by playing pranks on his friends (and of course, apologizing if he really scares them). He'll learn to make the reef seem haunted, to affect a larger lurking predator, etc. He might also encourage those who need to bounce out of the marketplace for bad behavior.
Your Sacrifice: Sirens of the Sea by OceanLab reminds me of the irresistible call of the aquatics. ;)
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